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JANUARY 2007

1-31 Mandeville City Hall Art Exhibit. Photographer Bonita Waeshe. Mandeville City Hall, 3101 E. Causeway Approach. Mon-Fri, 9am-4:30pm. Free. Interested artists or groups, call Nancy Clark, 626-3144.

3-31 Covington Farmers Market. Vegetables, fruit, seafood, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, plants, artisans, entertainment and more. 609 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed, 10am-2pm; Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. 892-1873.

4-6 Printmaking Workshop: Encaustic Monotype. Hands-on encaustic printmaking without a press. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia, Covington. 9:30am-4:30pm. $425, $400 for STAA members—plus $55 for materials. 892-8650. www.sttammanyart.org.

4, 11, 18 Lamaze Class. Lakeview Regional Medical Center. 6:30-9:30pm. Registration required. 866-4-Lakeview (866-4525).

5 Singles and Single Again. Mary Queen of Peace Church, Room 10, 1501 West Causeway Approach, Mandeville. 7pm. 893-1837.

6, 13, 20, 27 Athletic Injury Clinic. Pre-participation physicals and athletic injury evaluations for local student athletes. Southern Surgical Hospital, 1700 W. Lindberg Dr., Slidell. 8-9am. Free. 661-2100.

6, 13, 20, 27 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Vegetables, honey, baked goods, plants, herbs, artisans and more. 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville. 9am-1pm. Free. Denise Gutnisky, 624-3147.

6-28 Quilts. Museum exhibit featuring antique quilts. D.A. Varnado Store Museum, 936 Pearl St., Franklinton. Saturdays, 10am-4pm; Sundays, 1-4pm. Free. 795-0680. www.varnadostoremuseum.org.

8 Breastfeeding Support Group. Lakeview Regional Medical Center. 2-3pm. Registration required. 866-4-Lakeview (866-4525).

9, 16, 30 Pre-K at Play. Educational, age-appropriate program for parents and children to have fun and learn together. The Breast Center, 201 St. Ann, Mandeville. 9:30-10:15am. $24/child, $15/child for members. 898-4435.

10 Mandeville/Covington Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon. Carla Johnson from Lubbock, Texas presents “Life is a Symphony” and singing. Benedict’s Plantation Room, Mandeville. 11am-1pm. $15. Reservations required, 626-4585.

10-14 37th Annual New Orleans Boat Show. The Gulf South’s biggest boating and fishing show. Hundred of exhibitors. Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans. www.neworleansboatshow.com.

11, 18, 25 Cuddle Buddies. Learning/support opportunity for parents; “social” playtime for babies. The Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida, Covington. Call for times. $12, $6 for members. 898-4435.

12-24 Spiritual Treasures. Artists Luz Maria Lopez and Sister Catherine Martin, O. Carm. and the City of Slidell. Slidell Art League Gallery, 1827 Front St., Slidell. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm; Sat 10am-2pm. Opening reception Jan 12, 7-9pm. Free. 646-4375.

13 2nd Saturday Art Opening. Art on Columbia, 501 N. Columbia, Covington. 6:30-9:30pm. Free. 893-0870.

13 Deco Ball. Fundraiser for Columbia Theatre. Dancing to music by the Dominoes, festivities, food and beverages. Columbia Theatre, Hammond. 8-12pm. $100/person. 543-4366. See details on page 27.

13 Get More Out of Your Digital Camera. Digital photography for beginners with Daniel Kariko. Includes lunch. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia, Covington. 10am-4pm. $85, $75 for STAA members. 892-8650. www.sttammanyart.org.

13 Art Show Reception. Artists Carol Hallock, Suzanne King, Kelly Landrum-Hammell, 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. 6-9pm. Free. 892-1841.

13 Health Fair. Free screenings. Sponsored by Northshore Regional Medical Center. 10am-2pm. Northshore Square Mall, Slidell. 646-0661.

13 Jack Swanson Memorial Juried Exhibition. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. Free. 892-8650. www.sttammanyart.org.

13 Newborn Care Class. Lakeview Regional Medical Center. 10am-12pm. Registration required. 866-4-Lakeview.

13 Opening showcasing local artists. Mo’s Art Supply & Framing Gallery, 323 N. Columbia St., Covington. 6-9pm. Free. 809-6854.

13 Post-Katrina Concert Tour. Concert by the touring Jewish A Capella Choir from Yale University. The Northshore Jewish Congregation, Mandeville. 8pm. 951-7976. www.magevet.com.

13-31 Art Exhibit. Aubry Frederick: New Releases from the Private Collection of Lee Frederick. Brunner Gallery, 215 North Columbia Street, Covington. Opening reception Jan 13, 6-9pm. 893-0444. www.brunnergallery.com.

19 Singles and Single Again. Mary Queen of Peace Church, Room 10, 1501 West Causeway Approach, Mandeville. 7pm. 893-1837.

19-31 A Raisin in the Sun. Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell. Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. Adults, $12; children, $5. 641-0324. www.slidell-slt.org.

20 Food for Thought: The Culinary History of New Orleans. The Twelfth Annual Williams Research Center Symposium. Wyndham Hotel at Canal Place. 9am-4pm. Free. (504) 598-7139.

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

20-21 Citywide Inventory Clearance Sale. Participating shops in downtown Ponchatoula. 10am-5pm. Mary Scandurro, 386-0026. www.ponchatoulachamber.com.

21 Krewe of Claude Parade. Slidell. 1pm.

21 Third Sunday Concert Series. LSU Chamber Orchestra presents Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante for violin, viola and orchestra. Christ Episcopal Church, 120 S. New Hampshire, Covington. 5pm. 892-3177. www.christchurchcovington.com.

22-31 Acting for Children. 12 weekly sessions with Jennifer and Shawn Patterson, culminating in two final performances in April. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. Ages 8-11 meet Tues, 4:30-5:30pm; ages 12-16, Tues, 5:30-6:30pm. $240; $220 for STAA members. 892-8650. www.sttammanyart.org.

23 Wage & Hour Considerations for Your Organization. Breakfast briefing by attorney Michael F. Weiner and the Greater Slidell Area Chamber of Commerce. Chamber board room, 118 West Hall, Slidell. Members, free; non-members, $10. Response required. Amy Ulmer, 819-8400.

24-31 Performance Chorus. 12 weekly sessions with Jennifer and Shawn Patterson, culminating in two final performances in April. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed, 5:30-6:30pm. $260; $240 for STAA members. 892-8650. www.sttammanyart.org.

25 H2U. Program designed to meet health needs of people age 50+. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, Covington. $15. Felicity Cole, 867-3952.

25-31 Musical Theater. 12 weekly sessions with Jennifer and Shawn Patterson, culminating in two final performances in April. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. Thurs, 4:30-6pm. $345; $325 for STAA members. 892-8650. www.sttammanyart.org.

28 Krewe of Slidellians Parade. Slidell. 1pm.

28 Slidell Women’s Civic Club Parade. Begins at Corporate Square; ends at Salmen High School. 1pm. 643-4390.

30 SLU Arts and Lecture Series. Divine Ideas: King David, The United Kingdom of Israel and Biblical Archeology. Presented by Matt Rossano. Christwood, 100 Christwood Blvd., Covington. 4pm. Free. 898-0515.

31 Women Painters and Painted Women. (Continues through February.) The role of women in the arts. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia, Covington. Wed, 6:30-8pm. $90, $80 for STAA members. 892-8650. www.sttammanyart.org.

FEBRUARY 2007

1-4 A Raisin in the Sun. Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell. Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. Adults, $12; children, $5. 641-0324. www.slidell-slt.org.

1-28 Art Exhibit. Aubry Frederick: New Releases from the Private Collection of Lee Frederick. Brunner Gallery, 215 North Columbia Street, Covington. Reception: Sat, Feb 10; 6-9pm. Free. 893-0444. www.brunnergallery.com.

1-28 Mandeville City Hall Art Exhibit. Artist Bill Badon. Mandeville City Hall, 3101 E. Causeway Approach. Mon-Fri, 9am-4:30pm. Free. Interested artists or groups, call Nancy Clark, 626-3144.

2 Singles and Single Again. Mary Queen of Peace Church, Room 10, 1501 West Causeway Approach, Mandeville. 7pm. 893-1837.

3 Krewe of Bilge Parade. Slidell. 12pm. 845-2027.

3 Living With Hope. Charity benefit for six-year-old Carly Blankenship, who was born with holoprosencephaly. Food, drinks and music by Clockwerk. Madisonville Maritime Museum. 8pm-12am. $75. 237-9787.

3-24 Quilts. Museum exhibit featuring antique quilts. D.A. Varnado Store Museum, 936 Pearl St., Franklinton. Saturdays, 10am-4pm; Sundays, 1-4pm. Free. 795-0680. www.varnadostoremuseum.org.

3, 10, 17, 24 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Vegetables, honey, baked goods, plants, herbs, artisans and more. 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville. Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. Denise Gutnisky, 624-3147.

3-24 Athletic Injury Clinic. Pre-participation physicals and athletic injury evaluations for local student athletes. Southern Surgical Hospital, 1700 W. Lindberg Dr., Slidell. Sat, 8-9am. Free. 661-2100.

3-28 Covington Farmers Market. Vegetables, fruit, seafood, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, plants, artisans, entertainment and more. 609 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed, 10am-2pm; Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. 892-1873.

4 Arts on Columbia Birthday Bash. Celebrating art in downtown Covington. Raffle with gift basket. Arts on Columbia, 501 N. Columbia Street, Covington. 10am-9pm. Free. 893-0870.

4 Krewe of Pearl River Lions Club Parade. Pearl River. 1:15pm.

4 Krewe of Perseus Parade. Slidell. 1pm. www.kreweofperseus.com.

5 Breastfeeding Support Group. Lakeview Regional Medical Center. 2-3pm. Registration required. 866-4-Lakeview (866-4525).

6 SLU Arts and Lecture Series. “Psychology of the Smile,” presented by Kara Faust. Christwood, 100 Christwood Blvd., Covington. 4pm. Free. 898-0515.

7, 21, 28 Women Painters and Painted Women. The role of women in the arts. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia, Covington. Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm. $90, $80 for STAA members. 892-8650. www.sttammanyart.org.

8 Music Together. A research-based music and movement program for families with children ages newborn to 5 years. Body Expressions, Mandeville. Free CD. 10am and 11am. Reservations required. 259-1037. www.northshoremt.com.

8 Newborn Care Class. Lakeview Regional Medical Center. 10am-12pm. Registration required. 866-4-Lakeview (866-4525).

9 Krewe of Eve Parade. Mandeville. 7pm. www.kreweofeve.com.

9 Krewe of Pericles. Ponchatoula. 7pm. 386-3875.

10 2nd Saturday Art Opening. Arts & Frames Gallery, 503 N. Columbia St., Covington. 6-9pm. Free. 867-9080.

10 Exhibition Reception. Features artists Linda Thurlow and Martin Needom. Fort Isabel Gallery,502 N. Columbia St., Covington. 6-9pm. Free. 892-1841.

10 Krewe of Mona Lisa & Moon Pie Parade. Walking krewe through the streets of downtown Slidell. 7pm.

10 Krewe of Olympia Parade. Covington. 6pm.

10 Krewe of Push Mow Parade. Abita Springs. 11am. www.townofabitasprings.com.

10 North Shore Art Market. Outdoor market featuring all original fine artwork. Lee Lane, Covington. 10am-4pm. Free. 809-6854.

10 Opening showcasing local artists. Mo’s Art Supply & Framing Gallery, 323 N. Columbia St., Covington. 6-9pm. Free. 809-6854.

11 Krewe of Dionysus Parade. Slidell. 1:30pm.

13 Lunch ’N Learn Workshop. “Natural Solutions to Digestive Problems,” by Dr. Lyle Schween. 11:30am-1pm. Slidell Chamber board room, 118 West Hall, Slidell. Reservations required. 643-5678.

13 SLU Arts and Lecture Series. “The Movies Begin,” presented by Joe Burns. Christwood, 100 Christwood Blvd., Covington. 4pm. Free. 898-0515.

14 Mandeville/Covington Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon. Brenda Copeland from Bastrop, La. presents “How to be a princess and not wear the crown all the time.” Includes a mini-concert. Benedict’s Plantation Room, Mandeville. 11am-1pm. $15. Reservations required, 626-4585.

14 Second Wednesday Luncheon. Speaker: Jack Finn, President of the Metro Hospital Council. Greater Slidell Area Chamber of Commerce. The Gallery, 137 Taos St., Slidell. 11:30am. $20, members; $25, non-members. Reservations required by Feb. 9. 643-5678.

15 Preparing for Childbirth. Lakeview Regional Medical Center. 6:30-9:30pm. Registration required. 866-4-Lakeview (866-4525).

16 Krewe of Orpheus Parade. Mandeville. 7pm. www.pineloon.com.

16 Krewe of Selene Parade. Slidell. 6:30pm. www.kreweofselene.net.

16 Singles and Single Again. Mary Queen of Peace Church, Room 10, 1501 West Causeway Approach, Mandeville. 7pm. 893-1837.

17 Krewe of Bush Parade. Bush. 9am.

17 Krewe of Salt Bayou Parade. Slidell. 2pm.

18 Krewe of Tchefuncte Parade. Boat parade on the Tchefuncte River in Madisonville. 2pm. www.lebontempsroule.org.

20 Krewe of Chahta-Ima Parade. Lacombe. 1:30pm.

20 Krewe of Covington Parade. Covington. Begins after Krewe of Lions.

20 Krewe of Lions Parade. Covington. 10am.

20 Krewe of Skunks Parade. Lacombe. 1pm.

20 Mardi Party. Follows the Krewe of Covington parade. Bogue Falaya Park, 213 Park Dr., Covington. 892-1873. www.cityofcovingtonla.com.

22 H2U. Program designed to meet health needs of people age 50+. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, Covington. $15. Felicity Cole, 867-3952.

23 February Fun Fever. Silent and live auctions, music, food, beverages. Lions Club, 750 Hwy. 22E, Ponchatoula. 6-9pm. Call for pricing. Sparky Welles, 386-3511.

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

24 Our Lady of the Lake Christian Singles Dance. Includes food and door prizes. What’s at this address? 3090 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville. 8pm-12am. $10 at the door. 626-7930.

27 The Mystical Arts of Tibet. (Continues through March 3.) Tibetan monks perform traditional music and dance and construct a Mandala sand painting display using millions of grains of colored sand to create geometric patterns of spiritual significance. Slidell Art League Gallery at 1827 Front St., Slidell. 646-4375. www.slidell.la.us/cultural.php. See details on page 24.

27 SLU Arts and Lecture Series. “Dispatches from the Middle of Paradise,” presented by Dayne Sherman. Christwood, 100 Christwood Blvd., Covington. 4pm. Free. 898-0515.

28 Ladies’ Top 28 Tournament. Features the top four ladies’ basketball teams from each of the seven statewide high school classifications. Continues through March 3. SLU University Center, Hammond. Call for schedule and pricing. 542-3456.

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