ST. TAMMANY
ARTS COMMISSION:
WEEKLY ARTS &
CULTURAL EVENTS
May 4, 2007 – May 10, 2007
ST. TAMMANY ARTS COMMISSION WEEKLY UPCOMING EVENTS BY E-MAIL. Once per week we send out an email indicating arts events, special events, fairs, and calls to artists, as well as sources for funding for arts-related projects. To subscribe, visit http://www.stpgov.org, click “Subscribe to weekly calendar of events,” and follow the subscription instructions. If you need assistance contact the St. Tammany Arts Commission at 985-898-5243 or email lafonta@stpgov.org. If you would like to be removed from this email list, please reply with “Remove” in your subject heading.
DECENTRALIZED ARTS FUNDING GRANTS PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION FORMS AVAILABLE:
Guidelines and application forms are now available for the Decentralized Arts Funding (DAF) Grants Program for St. Tammany and St. Bernard Parishes, and may be downloaded at www.stpgov.org/arts. Applications are available for arts project assistance, organizational support, and a new category this year – recovery assistance. All projects must occur between October 1, 2007 and September 30, 2008 (Fiscal Year 2008 - FY08). If you have questions about the Decentralized Funding Program or any of our workshops, please contact Dána La Fonta, Assistant Director of Cultural & Governmental Affairs - St. Tammany Parish, at 985-898-5243
MUSIC…
CITY OF
SLIDELL PRESENTS BROWN BAG CONCERT:
Location:
Griffith Park, Olde Towne
corner of 2nd & Erlanger, Slidell
Date/time:
May 4, 11am-1pm
Admission:
Free
Event Details:
Outdoor concert featuring Mr. Pierre Descant & the Cajun Fiddler Band with
Les Danceurs Acadian.
Contact:
985-646-4322 or visit
www.slidell.la.us.
CITY OF
SLIDELL PRESENTS SOME ENCHANTED EVENING WITH THE LOUISIANA PHILHARMONIC
ORCHESTRA:
Location:
Heritage Park behind the
historic train depot in Slidell
Date/time:
May 5, 7pm
Admission:
Free
Event Details:
The LPO returns for the fifth annual concert. Bring your blankets, chairs
and picnic baskets. Mayor Ben Morris is once again
challenging everyone to participate in the most creative picnic contest.
Prizes will be awarded to the winners of the four categories: Perfect
Interlude, Chromatic Overtures, Grand Staff, and Minor Scales. Call or
visit the website for details.
Contact:
985-646-4375 or visit
www.slidell.la.us.
THEATRE…
SLIDELL
LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS CABARET:
Location:
2024 Nellie Dr., Slidell
Date/time:
April 27 thru May 21,
8pm. Sunday matinees, 2pm
Admission:
$17 adults, 18 and younger $10
Event Details:
Musical set in 1920’s Berlin.
Contact:
985-641-0324 or visit
www.slidell-slt.org
VISUAL ARTS…
SLIDELL
ART LEAGUE PRESENTS ART WALK IN THE PARK:
Location:
Heritage Park behind the historic train depot in Slidell
Date/time:
May 5, 5-7pm
Admission:
Free.
Event Details:
Slidell Art League artists
have their works on display and for purchase. There will also be artist’s
demonstrations, face painting with Slidell Art League Teens and more.
Contact:
985-847-9458.
CITY OF
MANDEVILLE MAY ARTIST OF THE MONTH:
Location:
Mandeville City Hall, 3101 East Causeway Approach.
Date/time:
Monday thru Friday, 9am – 4:30pm
Admission:
Free
Event Details:
Local artists Pat Ward
will be exhibiting his original oil paintings, many of local scenes. This
exhibit is sponsored by Mayor Price and the Mandeville City Council.
Contact:
Call Nancy Clark
985-626-3144 or visit
www.cityofmandeville.org.
BARLOW
ART GALLERY MAY ARTIST OF THE MONTH:
Location:
3523 Hwy 190, Mandeville
Date/time:
Tuesday thru Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday 11am-5pm
Admission:
Free.
Event Details:
Featured artist is Ralph
Shanta.
Contact:
985-624-4053.
SLIDELL
ART LEAGUE MAY ARTIST OF THE MONTH:
Location:
St. Tammany Parish Library, 555 Robert Rd., Slidell
Date/time:
Through May 31
Admission:
Free.
Event Details:
Acrylic painting titled
“Smokey Mountain” by Artist Andree’ Maduell is featured.
Contact:
985-847-9458 or visit
www.SlidellArtLeague.info.
THE
SLIDELL MUSEUM MAY ARTIST OF THE MONTH:
Location:
2020 Front St., Slidell
Date/time:
Through May 31, 9am-4pm Thursday through Saturday.
Admission:
Free.
Event Details:
Award winning artist Jean
Lajaunie has been selected as the featured artist.
Contact: 985-847-9458 or visit
www.SlidellArtLeague.info.
MARKETS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS….
ABITA
SPRINGS-WALDHEIM VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION PRESENTS CRAWFISH
FESTIVAL:
Location:
The park in downtown
Abita Springs
Date/time:
May 5, 10am-10pm.
Admission:
$5 gate admission
Event Details:
Community festival featuring arts & crafts, food and special children’s
area. Rockin Dopsie and the Zydeco Twisters will be the featured band. 5
other bands will also be performing.
Contact:
985-966-3068.
NORTHSHORE
HARBOR CENTER PRESENTS IMAGINATION MOVERS:
Location:
100 Harbor Center Blvd.,
Slidell
Date/time:
May 5, 11am
Admission:
$12 admission
Event Details:
Disney Channel regulars, the Imagination Movers sing about messy rooms,
healthy snacks, sibling rivalry and other topics that relate to being a
little kid.
Contact:
985-781-3650.
MANDEVILLE TRAILHEAD COMMUNITY MARKET:
Location:
Mandeville Trailhead, 675
Lafitte St.
Date/time:
Saturdays, 9am – 1pm.
Admission:
Free
Event Details:
Community Market featuring everything handmade or homegrown.
Contact:
985-624-3147.
COVINGTON
FARMERS MARKET:
Location:
Side lawn of Covington
City Hall, 609 N. Columbia St.
Date/time:
Saturdays 9am – 1pm and
Wednesdays 10am – 2pm. Rain or Shine.
Admission:
Free
Contact:
985-892-1873.
LIBRARY PROJECTS & EVENTS…
SEASONS
IN THE KITCHEN GARDEN:
Location:
Slidell Branch, 555 Robert
Rd., Slidell
Date/time:
May 7, 6pm
Event Details:
Presentation by gardening expert and
well-known author, television and radio personality, Dan Gill on how to keep
your vegetable garden productive year round.
Admission:
Free. Call to register.
Contact:
985-646-6470 or visit
www.sttammany.lib.la.us.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM:
“Book a Trip Program” is a
self-directed reading program that encourages children to read over the
summer. “Library Quest” is the program for teens. For information on the
program check your local branch library or visit the library’s website at
www.sttammanylib.la.us. You may also call Children’s Services at
985-893-6280 x112 for information about the “Book a Trip Program and Teen
Services at 626-9779 x4 for information about the “Library Quest” program.
STORYTIME SCHEDULE AT THE ST. TAMMANY PARISH LIBRARY: No Registration Required. Schedule available on the website www.sttammany.lib.la.us/kidsstorytime.html or call 985-893-6280.
LOOKING FOR ARTISTS
LACOMBE CRAB COOK-0FF FESTIVAL CALL TO ARTISTS & CRAFTSMEN: The 3rd annual festival will be held at John Davis Park on June 23 and 24, 2007. To participate go to www.lacombecrabcookofffestival.com and click on How to Participate. Mail your application to Jacki Schneider, P. O. Box 1985, Lacombe, La 70445 or email jackieschneider1@yahoo.com.
THREE RIVERS ART FESTIVAL CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Covington Three Rivers Art Festival invites you to apply to our 11th annual juried festival. Application for the 2007 festival will be accepted and processed through ZAPPlicationTM. Deadline date is June 1, 2007. You may access this application through the website, www.threeriversartfestival.com or by going directly to ZAPPlication, www.zapplication.org. If you have any questions, please contact Event Coordinator Karen Whiteside at 985-705-7968.
ST. TAMMANY ART ASSOCIATION CALL FOR ARTISTS for their 42ND Annual Juried Artists Exhibition the “Summer Show”. Artists may submit up to three works for consideration. Original visual art in all media completed within the last two years and not previously exhibited at STAA is accepted. For more information contact Roberta Carrow-Jackson at 985-892-8650 or stassn@bellsouth.net.
ST. TAMMANY ART ASSOCIATION MEMBERS’ GALLERY exhibits artwork for sale in an array of media including drawings, paintings, pottery, sculpture, monotype and etching prints, photography, fine jewelry, digital designs, handmade books, hand-painted porcelain and mixed media. For submission criteria contact Roberta Carrow-Jackson at 892-8650 or visit www.sttammanyart.org.
CLASSES, TRAINING, WEBLINKS, ETC….
MAY CLASSES AT THE PARENTING CENTER:
The Parenting Center of
St. Tammany Parish Hospital offers a variety of classes for the month of
May. Pre-K@Play, Play Pals, Toddlin’ Time, and Creative Movement are all
offered. For a complete list of dates and times please call 985-898-4435 or
visit www.stph.org.
ST. TAMMANY ART ASSOCIATION PRESENTS IKEBANA WORKSHOP: The art of Japanese flower arranging will be taught by Dr. Betty Lyons, president of the New Orleans Ikebana Society. May 5, 11am-3pm at the STAA, 320 N. Columbia St. Covington. The cost is $50 for members and $60 non-members. Call 985 892-8650 for more information.
ST. TAMMANY ART ASSOCIATION IS NOW TAKING ENROLLMENT FOR KIDS SUMMER CAMPS: In addition, STAA also offers a full slate of after-school, evening and weekend arts education for children, teens and adults. Beginners and experienced artists alike can choose from studio art classes in drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, art history, or performance education in acting and voice. Children’s classes start at age 5 up to age 14, with adult classes starting at 15 or 18. Details are available by calling 985-892-8650 or emailing stassn@bellsouth.net. You may also visit http://www.sttammanyart.org for more information.
SLIDELL ART LEAGUE ARTIST DON EDWARDS WILL CONDUCT TWO WORKSHOPS: “Plein Aire” (outdoor painting) class on May 12 and “Watercolor Basics” class on May 19. Classes will meet from 9:30am until 3:30pm in the Slidell Art League Gallery, 1827 Front St., Slidell. Cost of each session is $20 for members, $30 for non-members, $10 for teens. To register and obtain a supply list, call 985-847-9458.
SLIDELL LITTLE THEATRE YATS AND MINI-YATS: Registration is now being accepted for SLT’s summer activities for students. For more information and to download an application, visit www.slidell-slt.org.
BRAVO! SLIDELL’S CULTURAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS, AVAILABLE ONLINE. Find the current edition by visiting the city’s website at www.slidell.la.us and clicking the “Bravo” button toward the bottom of the left hand column.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES...
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES announces Humanities Collections and Resources Grants. Closing date is July 17, 2007. Amount: $350,000. For detailed information go to http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/Collections_and_Resources.html
2007 AT&T EXCELERATOR GRANT PROGRAM will provide $9 million in competitive technology grants to help local nonprofit organizations integrate technology into their operations and community outreach. This program helps nonprofit organizations better serve their communities by improving technology and providing fund resources such as Internet access and computer training to assist organizations with various programs, many aimed to increase educational learning and job skills development. Deadline May 4, 2007. More information is available online at www.att.com/gen/corporate-citizenship?pid=7745.
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