Inside Scoop: July/August 2007 
July 2007
1 Greater Mandeville Seafood Festival. Food vendors, children’s tent, games and prizes, rides, music. Lakeshore Dr. at Jackson Ave., Mandeville. 11am-10:30pm. Fireworks at 8:45pm. $10; military, guard, seniors over 65 and children under 10, free. 624-9762 www.seafoodfest.com.
1-29 Tribute to the Military. D.A. Varnado Store Museum, 936 Pearl St., Franklinton. Saturdays, 10am-4pm; Sundays, 1-4pm. Free. www.varnadostoremuseum.com.
1-31 Connie Chapman, featured artist. Barlow Art Gallery, 3523 Hwy 190, Mandeville. Tue-Fri, 10am-6pm; Sat, 11am-5pm. 624-4053.
1-31 Covington Farmer’s Market. Side lawn of City Hall, Covington. Wed, 10am-2pm; Sat, 9am-1pm, rain or shine. City of Covington, 892-1811. www.cityofcovingtonla.com.
1-31 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville. Sat, 9am-1pm, rain or shine. www.mandevilletrailhead.com.
3 Light up the Sky for the 4th of July. Family entertainment and fireworks. Zemurray Park, Hammond. Park opens at 5pm. City of Hammond, 542-3400.
4 Go Fourth on the River. Riverboat rides, music, food and fireworks. Woldenberg Park, New Orleans. 581-4629.
4 Slidell Heritage Festival. Music, food, children’s activities, fireworks. Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell. 3:30-11pm. (985) 643-1234. www.slidellheritagefest.org.
4-28 Stennisphere Tours. NASA museum offers fun and educational hands-on activities for children and adults, from a mock test control center to a real space shuttle main engine. Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, Exit 2 on I-12 East. Wed-Sat, 10am-3pm. Free. 1-800-237-1821 or 228-688-2370. http://www1.ssc.nasa.gov/public/visitors.
6 Gospel Concert. Mike Vaughn and Special Guests. Good News Fellowship Church (formerly The Country Village), Tickfaw. 6pm. Barbara Vaughn, 974-0507. www.mvmgoodnews.com.
7 Green History Program. Audubon State Historic Site, La. Hwy 965, St. Francisville. $2. Free for 12 and under and seniors 62 and over. (888) 677-2838.
7-8 First Annual Military Extravaganza & Living History Demonstrations. Special exhibit to honor the military. Features re-enactment and demonstrations of military weapons, artillery and vehicles. Washington Parish Fairgrounds, Franklinton. Sat., 11am-11pm, Sun., 10am-11pm. Free. www.varnadostoremuseum.com.
7–Aug 11 Brunner Gallery exhibit. Artwork by artists new to the gallery and new art by gallery artists. Coordinated gallery openings, July 7, 6–8pm. Brunner Gallery, 215 N. Columbia St., Covington. 893-0444. www.brunnergallery.com.
9-14 Summer Theatre Camp. For grades 1-10. Fuhrmann Auditorium, Greater Covington Center, 317 N. Jefferson St., Covington. $125. St. Tammany Art Association, 892-8650. www.sttammanyart.org.
9, 16, 23 Summer Junior Tennis Fun Camps. Oak Knoll Country Club, Hammond. Abrie du Plooy, 542-5756. www.futuretennis.com.
10 Mix It Up! Happy hour mixer for northshore Realtors, mortgage professionals and brokers. CRU Wine Bar, 22 St. Ann Dr., Mandeville. Must be 21; proper attire required. 4-7pm. Free. 951-8983.
10-12 Clocks and Frames. Students ages 12 and over will create a one-of-a-kind clock and picture frame. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. 9:30am-12:30pm. $110; STAA members, $100. 892-8650.
10, 17, 24, 31 Introduction to acrylic painting and lives of famous artists. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. Ages 6-10, 9:30am-12pm; ages 11-14, 1-2:30pm. $50/workshop. 892-8650. www.sttammanyart.org.
12-Sept. 3 Cottage Living Magazine’s newly built home at 4505 Camp Street in New Orleans opening July 12th and will be open Thursday to Sunday through Labor Day (open Monday on Labor Day) with proceeds benefitting the Preservation Resource Center (PRC) of New Orleans. $10. www.prcno.org.
12 Natchez Native Maggie Brown Live Acoustic Set. CRU Wine Bar, 22 St. Ann Dr., Mandeville. 9pm-2am. Must be 21, proper attire required. Free. 951-8983.
13 OLL Singles Social. Home-cooked meal; everyone brings a covered dish. New members/visitors welcome. Our Lady of the Lake Church, 316 Lafitte St., Mandeville. 7pm-9pm. Free. Claudette, 626-7930.
13-21 Art Melt. A fusion of art, music and Forum 35. Fourth annual all-media juried art competition hosted by Brunner Gallery. Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge. www.artmelt.org.
13-Aug 5 Babes in Toyland. Playmakers’ summer musical. Playmakers Theatre, 19106 Playmakers Rd., Covington. Fri-Sun. 893-1671. www.playmakersinc.com.
14 2nd Saturday Art Walk & Columbia Street Merchants’ Bastille Day Celebration. Strolling musicians, French wines, food and artists creating their art. Columbia St., Covington. 6-9pm. Arts and Frames, 867-9080.
14 The Art of Death. What forensic archaeology can tell us about past lives. Locust Grove State Historic Site, Baines Road off La. Hwy 10, St. Francisville. 3-5pm. Free. (888) 677-2838.
14 The Dead of Locust Grove. Locust Grove Historic Site, Baines Road off La Hwy 10, St. Francisville. Free. (888) 677-2838.
14 Exhibit by local artists. Mo’s Art Supply & Framing Gallery, 323 N. Columbia St., Covington. 6-9pm. 809-6854.
14 Gravestone Rendering. Learn how to produce actual-size copies of gravestone markings. Locust Grove Historic Site. Baines Rd. off La. Hwy 10, St. Francisville. 12-2pm. Free. (888) 677-2838.
14 Jazz’n the Vines. Benny Grunch & the Bunch. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy 1082, Bush. 6:30-9pm. $10. 892-9742. www.pontchartrainvineyards.com.
14-31 42nd Annual Juried Exhibition. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. Call for times of gallery openings. Free. 892-8650. www.sttammanyart.org.
18 Business After Hours. St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce. Keith Young’s Steakhouse. 165 Hwy. 21, Madisonville. 5:30-7:30pm. Members, $5; non-members, $10. 892-3216. www.sttammanychamber.org.
18 Champagne Summer Soirée. Celebrating the partnership between DéMurs Fine Tea and the St. Tammany Hospital Foundation, to benefit the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Cancer Resource Center. $40, advance tickets only. Nicole Suhre, 898-4171. nsuhre@stph.org.
19 Chris LeBlanc Unplugged. CRU Wine Bar, 22 St. Ann Dr., Mandeville. 9pm-2am. Must be 21, proper attire required. Free. 951-8983.
19 Chamber After Hours. Hammond Chamber of Commerce. Gabriel’s Building Supply, 510 W. Pine St., Ponchatoula. 5-7pm. 345-4457. www.moveuptohammond.com.
19 OLL Singles Dine Out. Our Lady of the Lake Christian Singles meet to eat and socialize. McAlister’s Deli, 206 Lake Dr., Covington. 7pm-9pm. Free. Claudette, 626-7930.
19-20 NETT-Northshore Excellence in Teaching with Technology Conference. Pre-conference workshops July 19, various locations. Conference July 20, Teacher Education Center, Southeastern Louisiana University, 500 W University Ave., Hammond. Workshops and conference, $100; conference only, $45. 893-6251. www.nettconference.org.
19-21, 25 Clay Creatures: Hand-built Ceramics. For ages 6-13. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. 9:30am-12pm. Call 892-8650 for fees. www.sttammanyart.org.
20 Net Connect. Informal networking event. St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce, 610 Hollycrest Blvd., Covington. 8:30am. Chamber members only. Free, 892-3216 ext. 2. www.sttammanychamber.org.
20 Sunset at the Landing. Columbia St. Landing, Covington. 6-8pm. City of Covington, 892-1873. www.cityofcovingtonla.com.
20-21 10th Annual Deep South Crane & Rigging Swamp Pop Music Festival. Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, 9039 St. Landry Rd., Gonzales. Fri, $12; Sat, $10; weekend, $20. www.swamppopmusicfest.com.
21 Cruise-In. Ponchatoula Open Cruise for all special-interest vehicles. Downtown Ponchatoula. 5-9pm. Northshore Mustang Club, Jerry Bryant, 386-8673. www.northshoremustangclub.com.
21 Jamaica Me Crazy. American Cancer Society’s party for a cure. Greater Covington Center, Bogue Falaya Hall, 317 N. Jefferson St., Covington. 7pm-11pm. $25/person; $45/couple; $35/person at the door. Lynn Weber, 705-6301 or Sally Crow, 867-9329.
21 Northshore Cajun Dance. Abita Springs Town Hall, 22161 Level Street. 7-11pm. Free dance lessons 7-7:30pm. 887-1485.
21 Slidell Christian Singles Dance. Band, “Summer Breeze.” St. Luke’s Church, Cross Gates Blvd., Slidell. 8pm-12am. $15. 869-0663.
21-22 Christmas in July. Downtown Ponchatoula. 10am-5pm. (800) 617-4502. www.ponchatoulachamber.com.
23 OLL Singles Dine Out. Our Lady of the Lake Christian Singles will meet to eat good Italian food and socialize. Romano’s Macaroni Grill, 3410 Hwy 190, Mandeville. 6:30pm-8pm. Free. Claudette, 626-7930.
26 Business After Hours. Slidell Chamber of Commerce. Sunrise Assisted Living, 2200 East Gause Blvd., Slidell. 5-7pm. Slidell Chamber members free; non-members, $10. 643-5678. www.slidellchamber.com.
26 Natchez Native Maggie Brown Live Acoustic Set. CRU Wine Bar, 22 St. Ann Dr., Mandeville. 9pm-2am. Must be 21, proper attire required. Free. 951-8983.
27-28 Feliciana Hummingbird Celebration. The Feliciana Nature Society. Hummingbird-friendly plants; crafts; birding optics. (800) 488-6502. www.audubonbirdfest.com.
28 Children’s Back to School Health and Wellness Fair. Immunizations, health and wellness screenings, crafts activities, refreshments free to children. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, 95 East Fairway Dr., Covington. 9am-12pm. Shay Lorenz, 867-4172.
28 Fish Pitch & Turtle Splash. Fish toss and turtle race. Benefits TARC. Tin Lizzy’s, 29592 Hwy 22, Springfield. Robin Abrams, 549-0712. www.TARC-Hammond.com.
28 Jazz’n the Vines. Limited Edition. Classic New Orleans R&B. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy 1082, Bush. 6:30-9pm. $10. 892-9742. www.pontchartrainvineyards.com.
28 OLL Singles ‘Beach Party’ Dance. Music by DJ Ron Harris. Food, setups provided. Door prizes, 50/50 drawings. 3090 E. Causeway App. 8pm-12am. $10. Claudette, 626-7930.
28-Sept 29 Brunner Gallery Invitational 2007. 2nd annual exhibition of artwork by emerging regional artists. Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge. (225) 389-7224. www.brunnergallery.com.
30 Ravioli Making. Learn the techniques of pasta making, including fettuccini and ravioli, taught by Sandra Scalise Juneau and her daughter, Therese Fury. Covington Branch Library, 310 W. 21st Ave. Covington. 6:30pm. Free. 893-6280.
August 2007
1 Ham’nd Eggs. Hammond Chamber of Commerce. Allied Home Mortgage, Hammond. 7:30-9am. 345-4457. www.moveuptohammond.com.
1-11 42nd Annual Juried Exhibition. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. Call for times of gallery openings. Free. 892-8650. www.sttammanyart.org.
1-29 Stennisphere Tours. NASA museum offers fun and educational hands-on activities for children and adults, from a mock test control center to a real space shuttle main engine. Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, Exit 2 on I-12 East. Wed-Sat, 10am-3pm. Free. 1-800-237-1821 or 228-688-2370. http://www1.ssc.nasa.gov/public/visitors.
1-31 Covington Farmer’s Market. Side lawn of City Hall, Covington. Wed, 10am-2pm; Sat, 9am-1pm, rain or shine. City of Covington, 892-1811. www.cityofcovingtonla.com.
1-31 Joseph Falgot, featured artist. Barlow Art Gallery, 3523 Hwy 190, Mandeville. 624-4053. Tue.-Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 11am-5pm. 624-4053.
1-31 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville. Sat, 9am-1pm, rain or shine. www.mandevilletrailhead.com.
3 Gospel Concert. Mike Vaughn and Special Guests. Good News Fellowship Church (formerly The Country Village), Tickfaw. 6pm. Barbara Vaughn, 974-0507. www.mvmgoodnews.com.
3 Net Connect. Informal networking event. St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce, 610 Hollycrest Blvd., Covington. 8:30am. Chamber members only. Free. 892-3216 ext. 2. www.sttammanychamber.org.
4-26 Tribute to the Military. D.A. Varnado Store Museum, 936 Pearl St., Franklinton. Saturdays, 10am-4pm; Sundays, 1-4pm. Free. www.varnadostoremuseum.com.
7 Mix It Up! Happy hour mixer for northshore Realtors, mortgage professionals and brokers. CRU Wine Bar, 22 St. Ann Dr., Mandeville. Must be 21; proper attire required. 4-7pm. Free. 951-8983.
7 President’s Roundtable. St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce. Courtyard by Marriott, Covington. Registration, 7:30am; discussion, 8am. Chamber members only. $15. Reservations mandatory. 892-3216, ext.2. www.sttammanychamber.org.
9 Natchez Native Maggie Brown Live Acoustic Set. CRU Wine Bar, 22 St. Ann Dr., Mandeville. 9pm-2am. Must be 21, proper attire required. Free. 951-8983.
10 OLL Singles Social. Home-cooked meal; everyone brings a covered dish. New members/visitors welcome. Our Lady of the Lake Church, 316 Lafitte St., Mandeville. 7pm-9pm. Free. Claudette, 626-7930.
11 Black Tie Affair. Social gathering for all political, church, business and community leaders. African American Heritage Museum, 1600 Phoenix Sq., Hammond. 8 pm. George Perkins, 345-9134. www.africanamericanheritagemuseum.com.
11 Jazz’n the Vines. Rites of Swing, acoustic group. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy 1082, Bush. $10. 6:30-9pm. 892-9742. www.pontchartrainvineyards.com.
15 Business After Hours. St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce. Statewide Bank, Hwy 21, Covington. 5:30-7:30pm. Members, $5; non-members, $10. 892-3216.
16 Chamber After Hours. Hammond Chamber of Commerce. Hammond Harley Davidson, 1530 Southwest Railroad Ave., Hammond. 5pm-7pm. 345-4457. www.moveuptohammond.com.
16 OLL Singles Dine Out. Our Lady of the Lake Singles will meet to eat and socialize. McAlister’s Deli, 206 Lake Dr., Covington. 7pm-9pm. Claudette, 626-7930.
17 Chamber Raffle Event. Hammond Chamber of Commerce. Cocktails, food, music, fun and raffle drawing. Hammond Chamber of Commerce, 400 NW Railroad Avenue, 5-7pm. 345-4457. www.moveuptohammond.com.
17 Hot August Night. Hammond Downtown Development District. Wine tasting, art exhibits, live music, great shopping and fine restaurants. Historic Downtown Hammond. 6-10pm. 542-3471.
17-Sept 8 “Where are they now?” Former students who have gone into arts careers. Slidell Cultural Center, 1827 Front St. Reception, Aug 17, 7-9pm. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat, 10am-2pm. Free. 646-4375. www.slidell.la.us.
18 Cruise-In. Ponchatoula Open Cruise for all special-interest vehicles. Downtown Ponchatoula. 5-9pm. Northshore Mustang Club. Jerry Bryant, 386-8673. www.northshoremustangclub.com.
18 Night Gallery. Featuring local artists. Maggie Brown and The Chris LeBlanc Band will perform together. CRU Wine Bar, 22 St. Ann Dr., Mandeville. Must be 21, proper attire required. Free. 951-8983.
18 Slidell Christian Singles Dance. St. Luke’s Church, Cross Gates Blvd., Slidell. 8pm-12am. $12. 869-0663.
18 Ticket to Paradise. St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce raffle and party. Castine Center, Mandeville. $100 per ticket donation includes two admissions, food, beer, wine and one raffle entry. 892-3216.
18 Vino Blanco. A tasting of summer white wines from Napa Valley and Spain. Maggie Brown will perform. CRU Wine Bar, 22 St. Ann Dr., Mandeville. 4-7pm. Must be 21, proper attire required. $20/couple. 951-8983.
18–Sept. 1 DIVA Exhibition and Country Roads Collection: New Acquisitions. Bruner Gallery. Opening night, Aug 11, 6-9pm. Brunner Gallery, 215 N. Columbia St., Covington. 893-0444. www.brunnergallery.com.
20 OLL Singles Dine Out. Our Lady of the Lake Singles will meet to eat and socialize. Chili’s Grill & Bar, 3420 Hwy 190, Mandeville. 6:30pm-8pm. Claudette, 626-7930.
21 Ponchatoula Business & Professional Expo. Lions Club, Ponchatoula, 750 East Pine Ponchatoula. 5-8pm. (800) 617-4502. www.ponchatoulachamber.com.
22 Cultural Economy Awareness Week kickoff luncheon. St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce. Speaker from the Lt. Governor’s Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism will speak on the viability and importance of Louisiana’s cultural economy. Benedict’s Plantation, Mandeville. Registration at 11:30am; presentation at noon. Members, $25; non-members, $30. Reservations required by Aug 17. 892-3216, ext. 2. www.sttammanychamber.org.
23 Business After Hours. Slidell Chamber of Commerce with Northshore Regional Medical Center and Palmettos. Palmetto’s Bayou Bar and Grill, 1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell. 643-5678. www.slidellchamber.com.
25 Jazz’n the Vines. Wardell Williams. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy 1082, Bush. $10. 6:30-9pm. 892-9742. www.pontchartrainvineyards.com.
25 OLL Singles Hawaiian Luau Dance. Music by DJ Ron Harris, 3090 E. Causeway Approach. 8pm-12am. $10.00. Claudette, 626-7930.
26 Slidell Remembers: Hurricane Katrina, A Ceremony of Remembrance. Heritage Park, Slidell. 5pm. Free. 646-4375. www.slidell.la.us.
29 True Grits breakfast. St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce honors businesses that relocated to the northshore after Katrina. Chamber office, Covington. 8-10am. Free to all relocated businesses. RSVP required. For information, call 892-3216, ext. 2. www.sttammanychamber.org.
31-Sept. 2 Tangipahoa African American Heritage Festival. African American Heritage Museum, 1600 Phoenix Sq., Hammond. 1pm-12am. George Perkins, 345-9134. www.africanamericanheritagemuseum.com.
