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November 2006

1 La Toussaint: Lighting of the Graves. All Saints Day tradition to pray for the souls of the departed. Lacombe Heritage Center, 29069 Clesi St., Lacombe. Tom Aicklen, 882-7218 or Peter M. Cousin Sr., 882-5200.

1-4 City of Hope: New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. An exhibition of a variety of objects, media presentations and oral histories. The Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal St., New Orleans. Tues-Sat, 9:30am-4:30pm. Free. Jean Parmelee, (504) 523-4662.

1-4 Mo’s Fall For Art Opening. Local artist Monique Perry. Mo’s Art Supply and Framing, 323 N. Columbia St., Covington. 9am-5pm. 809-6854.

1-5 Painting the Figure in the Landscape. Lead by Charles Muench, painters paint from a live model in historic downtown Covington. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. 9:30am-4:30pm. $475; $450 for STAA members. 892-8650.

1-11 Maize Quest. A corn maze in the form of the American Cowboy. Brunett Farms, Loranger. For ticket info, call Todd Brunett, 878-9343.

1-18 Abstract Expressions. Artists Justin Smith and Anne Boudreau. Slidell Train Depot, 1827 Front St., Slidell. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat, 10am-2pm. Free. 646-4375.

1-29 Mudbugs. Ceramics class, lead by Bernard Mattox, for children 5-14. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. Weds, 3:45-5:45; Sat, 10am-12pm. $140, members; $150, non-members. 892-8650.

1-30 Covington Farmers Market. Vegetables, fruit, seafood, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, plants, artisans, entertainment and more. 609 N. Columbia St., Covington. Weds, 10-2pm; Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. 892-1873.

1-30 Mandeville City Hall Art Exhibit. The artists of STARC. Mandeville City Hall, 3101 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville. Mon-Fri, 9am-4:30pm. Free. 626-3144.

2 Lamaze Class. Natural childbirth process. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, 95 East Fairway Dr., Covington. 6:30pm-9:30pm. $45/couple. Patients who deliver at LRMC are reimbursed for the cost of the class after delivery. 1-866-4-LAKEVIEW.

3-4 Tammany Twirlers Festival. Square and round dancing; workshops. Food, refreshments. 35386 Home Estate, Slidell. 7-11pm. 707-3471. www.geocities.com/tammanytwirlers/index.htm.

3-19 Dearly Departed. Comedy-drama directed by Paula Leffman. Playmakers Theatre, 19106 Playmakers Rd., Covington. 893-1671. www.playmakersinc.com.

3-25 You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown by Charles Schulz. Minacapelli’s Dinner Playhouse. 1540 Lindberg Dr., Slidell. 781-6565. www.minacapellis.com.

3-26 Varnado Store Museum Exhibit. A photographic look at Washington Parish. 936 Pearl St., Franklinton. Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm; Friday by appointment. Free. Judie Dauser, 839-5195. www.varnadostoremuseum.org.

4 Arts Evening Festival. Works of 100+ local/regional artists at 40+ Olde Towne Slidell businesses. Live music, dance exhibitions, children’s art walk and casual/fine dining. 5:30–9 pm, post-event Bayou Bash concert in Heritage Park, 9–11 pm. Rain date Nov. 5. Free. 646-4375.

4 Baby Chat for Siblings. A fun class for the siblings of newborns. Girls and boys, ages 3 and up; must be accompanied by a parent. Mandeville Room, St. Tammany Parish Hospital. Free. Call to register, 898-4083.

4 New Family Center Open House. Tour includes labor, delivery, recovery and post-partum care suite and the neonatal intensive care unit. New Family Center, 3rd Floor, St. Tammany Parish Hospital. 10am. Free. 898-4083.

4 Northlake Rotary Fall Family Festival. Music, food, games, chili cook-off and a parade of chili princesses. Madisonville Ball Field. 10am-4pm.

4 Run for the Arts and Adventure Fest. Mandeville Elementary, 519 Massena St., Mandeville. 9am-3pm. 626-6126.

4 Walker Percy Symposium. Celebrate Southern literature and Covington’s most famous author. Greater Covington Center, 317 N. Jefferson St., Covington. Continental breakfast, light lunch. 8:30am-5pm. Free. 871-1220.

4-5 Iron Eagle Motorcycle Rally. Bike games, poker run, food, fun and live music by Lillian Axe. Hidden Oaks Family Campground. For ticket info., call 345-9244.

4-25 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Vegetables, fruit, seafood, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, plants, artisans, and more. 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville. Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. Denise Gutnisky, 624-3147.

4-26 Washington Parish Fair Memorabilia. Exhibit of artifacts, pictures and documents from decades of the fair. Varnado Store Museum, 936 Pearl St., Franklinton. Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1pm-4pm. Free. 795-0680.

4-30 Louisiana Renaissance Festival. Jousting tournaments, falconry, master craftsmen, live entertainment, exotic food. 46468 River Rd., Hammond. Sat- Sun, 10am-5pm. Fri, Nov 24, 10am-5pm. Adults, $12; ages 6-12, $7; under 6, free. 429-9992.

6 Breastfeeding Support Group. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, 95 East Fairway Dr., Covington. 2-3pm. 1-866-4-LAKEVIEW.

6-27 New Baby Support Group. For mothers and babies from birth to seven months. The Parenting Center, Covington. Mon, 10:45am. Pre-registration required. 898-4435.

7 It’s Alive! The History of Frankenstein from Mary Shelley to Boris Karloff to Mel Brooks and Beyond. SLU Arts and Lecture Series, features William B. Robison. Christwood, 100 Christwood Blvd., Covington. 4:00pm. Free. 898-0515.

7 Overcoming Diabetes Burnout. Psychologist Douglas W. Walker, Ph.D. St. Tammany Parish Hospital Conference Center, Mandeville/Covington Room, 1202 S. Tyler St., Covington. 5:30-8pm. Free. 898-3774.

7-9 Empowering Women to Win. 12-hour training seminar for women to learn defensive tactics. Abita Springs Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs. 6-10pm. 892-2321.

8 Coaching the Coach Class. Class for expectant dads. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, 95 East Fairway Dr., Covington. 6:30-9pm. $10. 1-866-4-LAKEVIEW.

9 AARP Safe Driving Class. Abita Conference Room, St. Tammany Parish Hospital. 12:30pm. Free. 898-4043.

9 Business Woman of the Year Award Banquet. The West St. Tammany Business and Professional Women’s benefit for its educational scholarship fund. Honors professional, personal and political achievements of women in our community. Vintage Court, Covington. Silent auction, 6:30pm; seated dinner, 7:30pm. Tickets, $40. Joanne Crespo, (504) 460-1885.

9 Preparing for Childbirth Class. For first-time mothers and fathers, those needing a refresher course or those who want information on childbirth options. Includes a tour of labor, delivery and postpartum units. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, 95 East Fairway Dr., Covington. 6:30-9:30pm. $10/couple. 1-866-4-LAKEVIEW.

9 Sicilian Pastry Class. Free demonstration and tasting. Sandra Scalise Juneau prepares holiday cookies and explains Sicilian food/art traditions. Limited class size. Covington Branch Library. 6:30pm. 893-6280.

9, 16, 30 Toddlin’ Time. Parents and their children have fun and learn together. Discussion, music and movement, hands-on exploration, art and craft activities, and story time. Ages 16-24 months. St. Tammany Parish Hospital’s Parenting Center. 9:30am. Per month: $15, members; $24, non-members. 898-4435.

10 AARP Safe Driving Class. Abita Conference Room, St. Tammany Parish Hospital. 12:30pm. Free. 898-4043.

10 Starry November Night. Historic Downtown Hammond. Art displays, live music, wine tasting. Shops and businesses offer specials. 5-9pm. Free. 542-3471.

10-12 Fall Swamp Pop Music Fest. Craft booths, great food and performances by Louisiana artists. Hidden Oaks Family Campground, Hammond. Noon-11pm. Adults, $10; children, $5. Nita Vedros, 345-9244.

11 Breastfeeding Class. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, 95 East Fairway Dr., Covington. 1-3pm. $10/person. 1-866-4-LAKEVIEW.

11 German Stammtisch. Speak Easy Center, 839 Heavens Dr., Mandeville. 9am-12pm. 792-0901.

11 Get More Out of Your Digital Camera—Beginning Photography. Daniel Kariko. Bring your digital camera. Lunch included. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. 10am-4pm. $85/student, $75/STAA members. 892-8560.

11 Newborn Care Class. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, 95 East Fairway Dr., Covington. 10am-12pm. $10/couple. 1-866-4-LAKEVIEW.

11 Pastel Workshop with Jean Lajaunie. Slidell Art League. 9:30am-3:30pm. Laurie Manley, 847-9458. SlidellArtsLeague@Yahoo.com. 

11 Southeastern vs. Sam Houston State. Strawberry Stadium, Hammond. 6pm. Ticket information, 1-866-LIONTIX.

11, 12 Fort Isabel Gallery Art Show. Featured artists Carol Hallock, Suzanne Kind, Delaina LeBlanc, Wes Koon, Carol Lapari, Martin Needom, Ginger Pine, Johnny Stout, Lynda Thurlow and Beryl Carbon. Fort Isabel Gallery, 502 N. Columbia St., Covington. 10am-5pm. 892-1841.

11, 12 Three Rivers Art Festival. Juried art exhibit outdoors on N. Columbia St., Covington. Entertainment, Children’s Discovery Area, 5K run and food court. 10am-5pm. 871-4141.

11-30 Crazy Eights. An exhibition of artists’ miniature works no larger than eight inches in any direction. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm; Sat, 10am-2pm. Free. 892-8650.

13-27 Children in the Middle. Two-part class for families dealing with divorce. Separate classes for adults and children. The Parenting Center, Covington. Mon, 7-9pm. $20/adult; $30/couple; $5/child, maximum $10 cost for children per family. Pre-registration required. 898-4435.

14 Colonists, Calumets and Yellow Corn: Perpetual Thanksgiving on the French Louisiana Frontier 1699-1762. SLU Arts and Lecture Series, features Charles Elliott. Christwood, 100 Christwood Blvd., Covington. 4pm. Free. 898-0515.

14 Sibling Class. For ages 3-12. For big brothers- and big sisters-to-be. Includes tour of labor and delivery. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, 95 East Fairway Dr., Covington. 4:30-6pm. Free. 1-866-4-LAKEVIEW.

16 Bariatric Support Group. Hosted by the Nutrition Company. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, 95 East Fairway Dr., Covington. 6-7pm. 1-866-4-LAKEVIEW.

16 Breastfeeding Class. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, 95 East Fairway Dr., Covington. 7-9pm. $10/person. 1-866-4-LAKEVIEW.

16 That’s Entertainment. Networking event to hear from respresentatives of local tourism, film and entertainment industries. Sponsored by the St. Tammany Coalition of Republican Professionals and Republican Professional Women of St. Tammany. LA Grill, Mandeville. 6:30-9pm. $15, club members; $25, non-members. 264-7285.

17 Family Comedy Night. Fundraiser for City of Slidell featuring some of the area’s best family-friendly comedians. Slidell Municipal Auditorium. 7pm. $10 in advance, $15 at door. 646-4375.

17 Landing Concert. Columbia Street Landing, Covington. 6-8pm. Free. Shelley Tolson, 892-1873.

17 White Light Night. Baton Rouge’s Mid-City District’s festive start to the Christmas season. Local artists; area restaurants offer tastes of their specialties; live music. 6-10pm. Free. Chuck Booksh, (225) 387-2188.

18 Abita Springs Opry. Abita Springs Town Hall, 22161 Level St, Abita Springs. Doors open 6pm; show, 7-9pm. $15, reserved seating; $12, general admission. 892-2342.

18 Adult Comedy Night. Fundraiser for the City of Slidell featuring the area’s best comedians. Slidell Municipal Auditorium. 7pm. $15 in advance, $20 at door; VIP seating: $20 in advance, $25 at door. 646-4375.

18 Avvenimento Italiano. Speak Easy Center, 839 Heavens Dr., Mandeville. 9:30-10:30am. 792-0901.

18 Boot Camp for New Dads. Taught by veteran dads. St. Tammany Parish Hospital’s Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida St., Covington. 9am. $10, includes t-shirt. 898-4083.

18 Our Lady of the Lake Christian Singles Thanksgiving Dance. Live band: Swamp Roots. Food, champagne at midnight. Free drawing for 2-night stay at the New Orleans Marriott. Must be present to win. 3090 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville. 8pm-12am. $10. Claudette, 626-7930.

18-19 Camp Moore’s Annual Civil War Living History Encampment. Camp Moore Confederate Museum & Cemetery, Tangipahoa. 9am-4pm. 229-2438.

19 Third Sunday Concert Series. Classical pianist Michael Gurt. Reception follows. Christ Episcopal Church, 120 S. New Hampshire St, Covington. 5pm. Free. 892-3177.

21 Rickard Schwartz and Southeastern Jazz Ensemble. SLU Arts and Lecture Series. Christwood, 100 Christwood Blvd., Covington. 4pm. Free. 898-0515.

23-26 LIHA Fall Pow Wow. Hidden Oaks Family Campground, Hammond. Nita Vedros, 345-9244. www.hiddenoaksfamilycampground.com.

24-26 Christmas in the Country. Holiday shopping experience. Downtown Covington. 892-1873.

24-26 Christmas Open House. Downtown Ponchatoula. Participating merchants have sale items and light refreshments. 10am-5pm. 386-4676. chamber@ponchatoulachamber.com.

24-26 Festival of Trees. Benefits Varnado Store Museum. Decorated Christmas tree display and auction, photos with Santa, music, food, and more. $1 raffle for decorated tree. Washington Parish Fairgrounds, Franklinton, at the same time as the Mile Branch Settlement Pioneer Christmas. Fri, Sun, 12-5pm; Sat, 10am-5pm. Auction Sun, 3pm. Free. 839-5195, 795-0680, 839-3279. www.varnadostoremuseum.org.

24-26 Mile Branch Settlement Pioneer Christmas. Old-fashioned Christmas celebration. Washington Parish Fairgrounds, Franklinton. Fri, Sun, 12-4pm; Sat, 10am-5pm. Free. Chuck Boyd, 986-8411.

25 Harvest Celebration. Live music, food and holiday gifts. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, Bush. 12-5pm. 892-9742.

25 Northshore Cajun Dance. Live Cajun music by Rodney Thibodeaux and Tout Les Soir, dancing and food. Abita Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs. Lessons, 7-7:30pm; live band, 7-11pm. Members, $6; non-members, $8. (504) 887-1485.

26-30 Christmas in the Pines. Bluegrass and gospel music. Apostolic Campground, Independence. L.J. Cooksey, 878-3772.

28 All Too Visible: Politics and Art in Ralph Ellison and Albert Camus. SLU Arts and Lecture Series, features Peter Petrakis. Christwood, 100 Christwood Blvd., Covington. 4pm. Free. 898-0515.

28 Baby Care Basics. Learn to care for your new baby. Mandeville Room, St. Tammany Parish Hospital. 7pm. Free. 898-4083.

29 Alzheimer’s Support Group. SSB Conference Room, St. Tammany Parish Hospital. 12pm. Free. 898-4043.

30 Glitz, Glamour and Giving. First gala by St. Tammany’s United Way honors Chief Freddy Drennan. Red carpet stroll for sponsors, fashion show, silent auction, wine and martini bar, jambalaya, pasta and desserts. Sponsorships available. Slidell City Auditorium, Slidell. 7pm. 875-3026.

30 Holiday Open House and Trunk Show. Featuring hand-carved painted Russian Santas. Arabella Fine Gifts and Home Décor, 3902 Hwy 22, Mandeville. 5-9pm. 727-9787.

30 Newborn Care Class. Taking care of a new baby. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, 95 East Fairway Dr., Covington. 7-9pm. $10/couple. 1-866-4-LAKEVIEW.

December 2006

1 6th Annual Lobster Bash. Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School’s fundraiser. Silent and live auctions, raffles, music, food and fun. 14520 Voss Dr., Hammond. 6:30pm. Gina Perrilloux, 542-8941.

1 Christmas Lights. Local bands, choral groups, dance troupes. Downtown Ponchatoula. 6pm. chamber@ponchatoulachamer.com.

1-9 Crazy Eights. An exhibition of artist’s miniature works no larger than eight inches in any direction. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm; Sat, 10am-2pm. Free. 892-8650.

1-2 Christmas in the Pines. Bluegrass and gospel music. Apostolic Campground, Independence. L.J. Cooksey, 878-3772.

1-2, 8-9 Holiday of Lights. 7th annual exhibition on Tammany Trace. Live entertainment, music and choral groups in Christmas wonderland. Grand opening of Kids Konnection Playground, Dec 1. Tammany Trace Trailhead, 21490 Koop Dr., Mandeville. Fri-Sat, 6-9pm. Free. Patron Party, Nov 30, 7-10pm. 867-9490.

1-3 2006 Christmas Extravaganza. Arts and crafts, food, children’s area, Christmas village and 600 vendors. St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds, 1304 N. Columbia St., Covington. 9am-5pm. 796-5853.

1-10 Louisiana Renaissance Festival. Jousting tournaments, falconry, master craftsmen, live entertainment, exotic food. 46468 River Rd., Hammond. Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm. Adults, $12; ages 6-12, $7; under 6, free. 429-9992.

1-31 Christmas in the Depot. Meet artists, purchase quality gifts, pine art paintings, prints, photography, jewelry, pottery, sculptures, woodworking, mosaics. Slidell Arts League Gallery. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat, 10am-2pm. Free. Laurie Manley, 847-9458. SlidellArtsLeague@Yahoo.com.

1-31 Covington Farmers Market. Vegetables, fruit, seafood, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, plants, artisans, entertainment and more. 609 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed, 10-2pm; Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. 892-1873.

1-31 Mandeville City Hall Art Exhibit. Featured artist Cindi Guillot. Mandeville City Hall, 3101 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville. Mon-Fri, 9am-4:30pm. Free. 626-3144.

2 Breakfast with Santa. St. Timothy United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 335 Asbury Dr., Mandeville. 8:45am-12:15pm. 626-6126.

2 Hammond Christmas Parade. Santa Paws and Candy Canes. Downtown Hammond. 5pm. 345-4457.

2 Starry, Starry Night. Honors art patrons. Auction of stars decorated by local artists. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia, Covington. 6-10pm. 892-8650.

2 Voices of Louisiana—From the Purchase to the Present. (See article on pg. 116) The post-Katrina traveling Evacuation Theatre Troupe presents stories and histories to keep Louisiana tradition and heritage alive, as well as to create public awareness of and provide information about issues that affect Louisiana and the nation. North Shore Universalist Unitarian Church, Lacombe. 7:30pm. Tickets, $25. Rose Marie Sand, (504) 666-1220. www.thevoicesfoundation.org.

2-9 Mudbugs. Ceramics class, lead by Bernard Mattox, for children ages 5-14. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. Weds, 3:45-5:45pm; Sat, 10am-12pm. $140, members; $150, non-members. 892-8650.

2, 9, 16 Reindeer Games. Meet Santa in the Safari Shop and see his reindeer in the fields. Staff supervises holiday crafts, activities, games and gift shopping for kids; parents relax or shop. Global Wildlife Center, Folsom. Sat, 10am-12:30pm. Christina Cooper, 796-3585, ext.13.

2-26 Holiday Nights, Christmas Lights. Holiday lighting displays. Drive through or walk through; food and beverages available. Zemurray Park, Hammond. 5-8pm. Call for ticket info., 542-3533.

2-30 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Vegetables, fruit, seafood, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, plants, artisans and more. 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville. Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. Denise Gutnisky, 624-3147.

3 The Nutcracker. Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra with Maestro Glenn Langdon and professional ballet directed by Maria and Joseph Giaboffe of the Delta Festival Ballet of New Orleans. Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Dr., Slidell. 4pm. 290-8750.

4-18 New Baby Support Group. For mothers and babies from birth to seven months. The Parenting Center, Covington. Mondays, 10:45am. Pre-registration required. 898-4435.

5 The Louisiana Purchase: The Biggest Real Estate Deal in the History of the United States. SLU Arts and Lecture Series, features Edwin Brown. Christwood, 100 Christwood Blvd., Covington. 4pm. Free. 898-0515.

7-9 Florida Parishes Arena Farm and Garden Show. Florida Parishes Arena, Hwy. 51, Amite. Call for info., 748-5914.

8, 9 The Nutcracker. Ballet. Presented by the Hammond Ballet Company. Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, 220 E. Thomas St., Hammond. 7:30pm. 543-4371.

8-10, 14-17 Christmas under the Stars. Santa and Mrs. Claus, Parade of Trees, storytelling, live entertainment by area schools, churches and organizations. Olde Towne Slidell. 6-9pm. Free. 646-4375.

9 All Small. Featured art works 12” x 12” or smaller—great stocking stuffers. Fort Isabel Gallery, 502 N. Columbia St. 6-9pm. 892-1841.

9 Christmas Parade. Downtown Ponchatoula. 3pm. chamber@ponchatoulachamber.com.

9 German Stammtisch. Speak Easy Center, 839 Heavens Dr., Mandeville. 9am-12pm. 792-0901.

9 Midlife Tune-up: Six Simple Steps. Book signing by Tim Burns. Sam’s Club, 181 Northshore Blvd., Slidell. 1-3pm. 641-1401.

9 North Shore Art Market. Juried regional artists display. Oils, acrylics, and watercolor paintings; pastels, etchings, block prints, ceramics, sculpture, glass, jewelry, photography and one-of-a-kind furniture. Lee Lane, Covington. 10am-4pm. www.northshoreartmarket.com.

9 Northshore Cajun Dance. Music by Lee Bruce Daigreport, dancing, food. Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs. Lessons, 7-7:30pm; live band, 8-11pm. Members, $6; non-members. $8. (504) 887-1485.

9 Sicilian Pastry Class. Free demonstration and tasting. Sandra Scalise Juneau prepares holiday cookies and explains Sicilian food/art traditions. Limited class size. Covington Branch Library. 6:30pm. 893-6280.

10 Christmas Parade. Sponsored by St. Tammany Fire District #1. Dalmatian puppy throws. Olde Towne Slidell. 1pm. Rain date, Dec 17. Caroline, 646-4861.

11-18 Children in the Middle. Two-part class for families dealing with divorce. Separate classes for adults and children. The Parenting Center, Covington. Mon, 7-9pm. $20/adult; $30/couple; $5/child, maximum $10 cost for children per family. Pre-registration required. 898-4435.

12 Amite Christmas Parade. Downtown Amite. 6pm. 748-5537.

15 Landing Concert. Columbia Street Landing, Covington. 6-8pm. Free. Shelley Tolson, 892-1873.

16 Avvenimento Italiano. Speak Easy Center, 839 Heavens Dr., Mandeville. 9:30-10:30am. 792-0901.

16 Holiday Concert. Brass and Percussion Ensemble of the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra. Slidell High School Auditorium, Slidell. 2pm, 6pm.

17 Third Sunday Concert Series. Christmas program by The Louisiana Vocal Arts Chorale; reception follows. Christ Episcopal Church, 120 S. New Hampshire St., Covington. Free. 5pm. 892-3177.

30 Katrina Relief Basketball Classic. LSU Lady Tigers vs. Louisiana Tech. Basketball tournament helping to rebuild Louisiana. New Orleans Arena. www.lsuoperationrebound.com.