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Inside Scoop March/April 2007

MARCH 2007

1 St. Joseph’s Altar Class. Sandra Scalise Juneau. Sicilian celebration foods; history of the tradition. Free. Limited class size. Covington Branch Library. 6:30pm. 893-6280.

1 Spring Market Preview Party. Junior League of Greater Covington. Wine, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and first access to the Spring Market. Castine Center, Mandeville.
6-9pm. $40/couple, $25/person. 727-2869.

1-3 Mystical Arts of Tibet: Creation of a Sand Mandala. A spiritual sand painting by Tibetan Lamas from the Drepung Loseling Monastery. Slidell Cultural Center, 1827 Front St. Free. Th-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat, 10am-2pm. 646-4375. www.slidell.la.us/cultural.php.

1-4 Thoroughly Modern Millie. Play by St. Scholastica Academy Benedictine Players. Benet Hall, St. Joseph Abbey, Covington. Th-Sat, 7:30pm; Sun, 2pm. $10-$20. 892-2540, ext. 104.

1-30 The Iconographic Image: The Paintings of Nancy McCallum. Contemporary Art Gallery, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond. Weekdays, 8am-4:30pm; Weds, until 8pm. 549-5080.

1-31 Mandeville City Hall Art Exhibit. Work from Mandeville Junior High Talented Art Program. Mandeville City Hall, 3101 E. Causeway Approach. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Free. Nancy Clark, 626-4795.

1-July 7 What’s Cooking in New Orleans? 300-year influence of food and dining on New Orleans. Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal St., New Orleans. Free. (504) 523-4662. www.hnoc.org.

2 Comedian Michael Strecker. Seasons Steak and Spririts, 1398 Front St., Slidell. $12 at the door. Call for times. 649-7558.

2 Mystical Arts of Tibet: Sacred Art, Sacred Dance. The Tibetan Lamas from Drepung Loseling Monastery. Slidell Municipal Auditorium. 7pm. Reserved seating, $20/$25 at the door; general admission, $15/$20 at the door. 646-4375. www.slidell.la.us/cultural.php.

2-3 Private Lives. Minacappelli’s Dinner Playhouse. $35, including dinner. 1540 Lindberg Drive, Slidell. 781-6565.

2-3 2nd Annual Spring Market. Shop at 64 participating merchants; kids’ activities. Junior League of Greater Covington. Castine Center, Mandeville. 9am-7pm. $5/day, $8/two-day pass. 727-2869.

2,6 Singles and Single Again. Mary Queen of Peace Church, 1501 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville. 7pm. 893-1837.

3 Christian Motorcycle Association. First meeting of Hammond-area group. Ryan’s Steak House, Hammond. 345-4445.

3 Dance Festival on the Bayou. Exhibition of a variety of dance styles. City of Slidell. Free. Heritage Park, Slidell. 646-4375. www.slidell.la.us/cultural.php.

3 Mystical Arts of Tibet: Sand Mandala Closing Ceremony. Procession to Bayou Bonfouca follows. Slidell Cultural Center, 1827 Front St. $20; limited availability. Procession free. 646-4375. www.slidell.la.us/cultural.php.

3 Saturday Night Swing Dance. Join the MHS Jazz Ensemble for a night of big band music. Mandeville High School Commons. $15, $20/couple. 674-0550.

3 Shakespeare at the Landing: Julius Caesar. Shakespeare under the oaks along Bogue Falaya River. Columbia Street Landing, Covington. 8pm. 892-1873. www.cityofcovingtonla.com.

3, 10 Beginning Photojournalism. Single-use cameras and notebooks open kids to documentary journalism. St. Tammany Art Association. $110; $100 for members; includes materials. 320 North Columbia St., Covington. 892-8650. www.sttammanyart.org.

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.

3-31 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.

3-31 Precious Little: Paintings and Drawings. Mobile artist Benjamin Shamback. Paintings reflect the “precious” nature of metal’s history in painting. LeMieux Galleries, 332 Julia St., New Orleans. Tue-Sat, 10am-6pm. (504) 522-5988.

3-June 2 400 Years of French Presence in Louisiana—Treasures from the National Library of France. (See page 102.) Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal St., New Orleans. Free. (504) 523-4662. www.hnoc.org.

4 Bayou Jam Concert Series. The Topcats. City of Slidell. Heritage Park. Free. 6pm-8pm. 646-4375. www.slidell.la.us/cultural.php.

4-5 Playmakers Auditions. Auditions for Crimes of the Heart. Casting 4 females (20s-30s) and 2 males (20s-30s). 19106 Playmakers Rd., Covington. 893-1671.

4-June 3 Femme, femme, femme: Paintings of Women in French Society from Daumier to Picasso from the Museums of France. (See page 102.) New Orleans Museum of Art. City Park, New Orleans. $15; La. residents, $7. Group, senior citizen, children’s discounts. Ticketmaster.com, (504) 522-5555 or www.noma.org.

5 18th Annual Chamber Golf Classic. St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce. Golf; samplings from member restaurants and beverage distributors throughout the course. Beau Chêne Country Club, Mandeville. 892-3216.

6-April 7 Natalie Needs a Nightie. Minacappelli’s Dinner Playhouse. $35, including dinner. 1540 Lindberg Dr., Slidell. 781-6565.

6, 31 Infant/Child CPR. Emergency skills. The Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida, Covington. Mar 6, 6pm-10pm; Mar 31, 10am-noon. $20/person, $30/couple. 898-4435.

7 Go Red for Women. Health screenings, fashion show, silent auction; heart-healthy lunch. American Heart Association event sponsored by Slidell Memorial Hospital, Northshore Regional Medical Center and Peoples Health. Northshore Harbor Center, Slidell. 10am-1pm. $35. For ticket and sponsorship info, call (504) 830-2300.

7 Les Secrets de la Cuisine Familiale Française. Learn French culinary terms and techniques while preparing a typical French home cooking 3-course meal. $175 per person Speak Easy Center, 839 Heavens Dr., Mandeville. To register, call 792-0901. www.speakeasycenter.com.

7 Piano Duet Concert. Elizabeth Gentry Sayad and Cynthia Hartley. Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal St., New Orleans. 6:30pm. Free. (504) 523-4662. www.hnoc.org.

8 Mega Marketplace. St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce. Courtyard Marriott, Covington. Call 892-3216 for details.

8-10 Grease. Northshore High School. NHS auditorium, 100 Panther Drive, Slidell. $10; $6 for NHS students. 7:30pm. 649-6400.

8, 15, 26 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.

9 Mayor’s Breakfast. Slidell Mayor Ben Morris. Sponsored by the Greater Slidell Area Chamber of Commerce and Parish National Bank. The Gallery, 137 Taos St., Slidell. $18, members; $28, non-members. Reservations required by Mar 6. 643-5678. www.slidellchamber.com.

9-24 Noises Off. Slidell Little Theater, 2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell. 641-0324 for dates, times and tickets. www.slidell-slt.org.

10 Gallery opening. Fort Isabel Gallery. In conjunction with Spring for Art. 6pm-9pm. 502 N. Columbia St., Covington. 892-1841. www.fortisabelgallery.com.

10 Spring for Art 2007. St. Tammany Art Association. Coordinated gallery openings and Art Walk in downtown Covington. 6pm-9pm. 892-8650. www.sttammanyart.org.

10 Comedy Show. Includes Terry Comeaux, Dane Kennedy and Michael Strecker. Track Side Tavern, Hwy. 11, Pearl River. 9pm. Email mstrecker@tulane.edu for more information.

10-11 Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days. Outdoor festival. Ponchatoula. 9am. (800) 617-4502. www.ponchatoulatradedays.com.

10-May 5. Exhibition. Louisiana artist Rick Brunner and regional artists. Three-dimensional and wall-hung sculptures; large-scale artwork. Wed-Sat, 10am-5pm. Brunner Gallery, Covington. 893-0444. www.brunnergallery.com.

13 Monthly luncheon. West St. Tammany Business and Professional Women. Beau Chêne Country Club, Mandeville. 11:30am. Please RSVP by Mar 2. For more information or to RSVP, contact Kelly at 867-9090.

14 East Meets West—Second Wednesday Luncheon. Speaker: Dan Juneau, president of LABI. Presented by the Greater Slidell Chamber of Commerce and the St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce. Trinity’s Banquet and Reception Hall, 1000 Caruso Blvd., Slidell. 11:30 am. $20 members, $25 non-members. Reservations required by March 9. 643-5678. www.slidellchamber.com.

14 Luncheon. Mandeville/Covington Christian Women’s Connection. 11am-1pm. Benedict’s Plantation Room, Mandeville. $15. Topics vary; reservations required. 626-4585.

15 Phenomenal Woman. West St. Tammany Business and Professional Women forum. Benedict’s Plantation, Mandeville. Registration, 8am. 801-0097 for fees and reservations.

16 Sunset at the Landing. Columbia Street Landing. Free concert. 6pm-8pm. Covington. 892-1873. www.cityofcovingtonla.com.

16-18 Amite Oyster Festival. Carnival rides, parade, pageant and rodeo. Amite City Chamber of Commerce. Carol or Jeri, 748-7156

16-April 1 The Compleat Works of WLLM SHKSPR (abridged). The Reduced Shakespeare Company. Playmakers, Inc. 19106 Playmakers Rd., Covington. 893-1671.

17 Abita Springs Opry. Louisiana roots, old-time country, bluegrass and traditional Southern gospel music. Abita Springs Town Hall, Level St., Abita Springs. 7pm-9pm. Reserved seats, $15; walk-ins $12; $10 for walk-in seniors over 65. Bryan Gowland/Abita Town Hall. 892-2342/892-0711. www.abitaopry.com.

17 Comedy Show. Terry Comeaux, Dane Kennedy, Michael Strecker and Tee Ray. Dawn’s Dance Studio, Bogalusa. 7pm and 9:30pm. Email mstreck@tulane.edu for more information.

17 Ikebana Workshop. St. Tammany Art Association. Japanese flower arranging. $60; $50, members. 320 North Columbia St., Covington. 892-8650. www.sttammanyart.org.

17 Kids’ Day and Family Expo. Family fun and trade show. Castine Center, Mandeville. 626-7997.

17 Krewe of Erin Parade. Walking parade begins at 9am. Ponchatoula. Brian McMahon, 386-2877.

17 Open House. Natchez Trace Garden Homes; Hearthstone Homes by Ron Lee. 1-3pm. Hwy. 21, north of Tchefuncta Club Estates. Nancy Lee, 626-7619.

17 Skipper Party. Follows Leukemia Cup Regatta. Pontchartrain Yacht Club, Mandeville. 6:30 pm. Open to the public; reservations preferred. (504) 837.0945.

17-18 Northshore Garden Show. Herbs, flowering shrubs, trees; other garden-related items. Speakers every hour, including Dan Gill. Children’s Discovery Area, door prizes, demonstrations. St. Tammany Fairgrounds, Covington. 9am-4pm.

17-18 Sail to Save Lives. Leukemia Cup Regatta. Pontchartrain Yacht Club, Mandeville. Races begin at 10am, subject to weather. Open to the public. Boat registration, $75. (504) 837-0945.

17-18 St. Joseph Altar. Blessing and viewing. St. Joseph Hall, St. Anselm Catholic Church, 306 St. Mary St., Madisonville. Open to the public. Sat, after the 4pm Vigil Mass; Sun, 11am-3pm. To help, call Olivia at 264-7957.

18 Bayou Jam Concert Series. Redline. City of Slidell. Heritage Park, Slidell. Free. 6-8pm. 646-4375. www.slidell.la.us/cultural.php.

18 Chef Soirée. Benefiting the Youth Service Bureau. Samplings from over 100 restaurants; live music; fireworks. Bogue Falaya Park, Covington. 5-9pm. $110/person; sponsorships start at $360. 893-2570.

20 Lunch ’N Learn Workshop: Understanding Consumer Behavior. Bill Joubert of Southeastern Louisiana University. Greater Slidell Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Board Room. 118 West Hall. 11:30am-1pm. For reservations, call 643-5678. www.slidellchamber.com.

21 Business after Hours. St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce. Select Automation, 68445 James St., Mandeville. 5:30-7:30pm. $5, members, $10, non-members. 892-3216. sttammanychamber.org.

21-24 Too Many Sopranos. Southeastern Opera/Music Theatre. 7:30pm. SLU Pottle Music Building Auditorium, Hammond. Tickets at door: $14, adults; $10, senior citizens, faculty/staff/alumni, non-SLU students; SLU students free with ID. 549-2184.

24 Business Expo. Greater Madisonville Chamber of Commerce. Learn about the great businesses in Madisonville. Madisonville Town Hall, Water St., Madisonville. 10am-4pm. 845-2805.

24 Christian Singles Dance. Our Lady of the Lake Christian Singles. Food, setups, door prizes, 50/50 drawing. Mandeville Community Center, 3090 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville. 8pm-12am. $10 at door. Claudette, 626-7930. www.ollsingles.com.

24 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. Sponsored by St. Tammany Parish and the Honey Island Group of the Sierra Club. Parish administrative complex parking lot, Koop Dr. off Hwy. 59, just north of I-12. Volunteers can call 626-5268. www.stpgov.org.

24 23rd Annual Falaya Fling. Benefiting St. Scholastica Academy. Buffet dinner, live and silent auctions and dancing to Distractions. Castine Center, Mandeville. 7pm-12am, patron party, 6pm. Call for ticket/sponsorship information, 892-2540, ext. 104.

25 Spring Celebration. Garden Club tour of four homes and a lovely garden. Hammond. 345-8295.

28 Mimosa Stroll. A day of shopping in Downtown Covington, beginning with mimosas over breakfast and ending with a visit to the Farmer’s Market. City of Covington. Reservations required. 892-1873. www.cityofcovingtonla.com.

29 Count Basie Orchestra Performance. Benefits the Fountainebleau High School Band. Fontainebleau High School Auditorium, 100 Bulldog Drive, Mandeville. 7:30pm. $40. 893-0121, www.fhscrimsonband.com.

29 Seminar. Cosmetic breast surgery. Dr. Jay Appurao. Cosmetic Laser and Surgery Center, 1407 Avenue F, Bogalusa. For information and to RSVP, call 732-1530.

29 Seminar. Estate Planning For Women. Ronda M. Gabb, Esq. Sponsored by St. Scholastica Academy. St. Scholastica Academy Cafeteria, Covington. 3:30-5:30pm. For reservations, call 892-2540, ext. 132, or e-mail esimmons@ssacad.com.

30 Columbia Street Block Party. Street festival and classic car display. 200 through 500 blocks of Columbia St. 6:30-9:30pm. Free. 892-1873. www.cityofcovingtonla.com.

30 Skipper Party. Follows Leukemia Cup Regatta. Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans. 6:30 pm. Open to the public; reservations preferred. (504) 837-0945.

31 Day of Art, Heart and Soul. Celebration of art, wellness and music. Food vendors, crafts and artists. Giant Easter Egg Hunt, 5K race. Mandeville Trailhead and Girod St., Mandeville. Free. 9am-5pm. 502-8896.

31 13th Annual Abita Springs Whole Town Garage Sale and Flea Market. Benefits Abita Springs Recreation Center. Dozens of garage sales around town. CJ Finn Ballpark, Hwy 36, Abita Springs. 893-7529.

31-April 1 Sail to Save Lives. Leukemia Cup Regatta. Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans. Races begin at 10am, subject to weather. Open to the public. Boat registration, $75. (504) 837-0945.

APRIL 2007

1 Barq’s Woofstock Festival (formerly Pooch Parade). Northshore’s largest family dog festival. Benefits the St. Tammany Humane Society. Bogue Falaya Park, Covington. 892-7387. www.sttammanyhumanesociety.org.

1 Bayou Jam Concert Series. The Boogie Men. City of Slidell. Heritage Park, Slidell. Free. 6-8pm. 646-4375. www.slidell.la.us/cultural.php.

1 Gospel Music on the Northshore. Featuring Grammy-winning artist David Phelps and the St. Timothy Choir. St. Timothy on the Northshore United Methodist Church, 335 Asbury Dr., Mandeville. Free. 626-3307.

1-7 Natalie Needs a Nightie. Minacappelli’s Dinner Playhouse. 1540 Lindberg Drive, Slidell. $35, including dinner. 781-6565.

1-31 Mandeville City Hall Art Exhibit. Darlene Moore. Mandeville City Hall, 3101 E. Causeway Approach. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Free. Nancy Clark, 626-4795.

2 Southeastern Guitar Festival. Southeastern Guitar Quartet, SLU Pottle Music Building Auditorium, Hammond. 7:30pm. Free. 549-2184.

3 Annual Family Life Conference. Workshops for students, parents and professionals. Co-sponsored by the SLU College of Education and Human Development Department and Tangipahoa Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council. SLU University Center, Hammond. Registration $25; $15 for students. 8:30am-4pm. 345-5493. Register online at www.tadac.org.

4 Southeastern Guitar Festival. All Stars Guitar Night on the Circle. SLU Pottle Performance Circle, Hammond. 7:30pm. Free. 549-2184.

4-28 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.

5-May 20 Special exhibition. Boats of Wood, Men of Steel: Wooden Combat Vessels in WWII. The National WWII Museum, 945 Camp St., New Orleans. (504) 527-6012. www.nationalww2museum.org.

6-7 Spring Farm Fest. Hay wagon rides, fishing, bottle feeding baby calves, cow milking, bee hive observation, sheep shearing, Easter-egg hunt and more. Red Bluff Farm, 15110 Hwy. 1078, Folsom. 796-0452. 9am-4pm. $7, adults; $4, children 12 and under. www.redblufffarm.com.

6, 20 Singles and Single Again. Mary Queen of Peace Church, 1501 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville. 7pm.

7-28 Exhibition. Deedra Ludwig. Tue-Sat, 10am-6pm. LeMieux Galleries, 332 Julia St., New Orleans. (504) 522-5988.

7-28 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.

10 Monthly luncheon. West St. Tammany Business and Professional Women. Beau Chêne Country Club, Mandeville. 11:30am. Please RSVP by Mar 30. For more information or to RSVP, contact Kelly at 867-9090.

11 Luncheon. Mandeville/Covington Christian Women’s Connection. 11am-1pm. Benedict’s Plantation Room, Mandeville. $15. Topics vary; reservations required. 626-4585.

13 Eighth Annual Bill Russell Lecture. Les Amis du Jazz: William Russell, Fred Ramsey, Hugues Panassié, Charles Delaunay and the Revival of New Orleans Jazz, 1938-1949. Historic New Orleans Collection’s Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres St., New Orleans. 7pm. Free. (504) 523-4662. www.hnoc.org.

13-15 Louisiana Strawberry Festival. One of the largest festival parades in Louisiana; music, food and fun. Parade Sat., 9:30am. Ponchatoula. 542-7520. www.lastrawberryfestival.com.

13-15 Ozone Film Festival. Fifth year promoting the film/video industry in Southeast Louisiana. Local, regional and national films by amateur and professional filmmakers. Covington. 782-2527. www.ozonefilmfest.com.

14 Gallery Opening. Photographic artist Johnny Stout. Fort Isabel Gallery, 502 N. Columbia St., Covington. 6pm-9pm. 892-1841. www.fortisabelgallery.com.

14 North Shore Art Market. 10am-4pm. Covington. 809-6854. www.northshoreartmarket.com.

14 3rd Annual Acoustic String Jam Fest. Greater Madisonville Chamber of Commerce. Riverfront in Madisonville, south of the bridge. Noon-6pm. Free. Robin Reynolds, 630-3461.

15 Bayou Jam Concert Series. Witness. City of Slidell. Heritage Park, Slidell. Free. 6pm-8pm. 646-4375. www.slidell.la.us/cultural.php.

15 Piano Music of 19th-Century New Orleans. Peter Collins. Historic New Orleans Collection’s Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres St., New Orleans. 4pm. Free. (504) 523-4662. www.hnoc.org.

17-26 Juried Show. Works by students of the SLU Department of Visual Arts. SLU Contemporary Art Gallery, Hammond. Weekdays, 8am-4:30pm; Wed, open until 8pm. 549-5080.

18 Business After Hours. St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce. At Bedico Creek Golf and Country Club, 528 Hwy. 1085, Madisonville. 5:30-7:30pm. $5, members; $10, non-members. 892-3216. sttammanychamber.org.

18 Southeastern Guitar Festival. Martha Masters. SLU Pottle Music Building Auditorium, Hammond. 7:30pm. Free. 549-2184.

19 Dance for Thought. Multimedia dance concert. Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, Hammond. 7:30pm. Free. 549-2184.

19-20 Broadway Bound. St. Tammany Art Association’s showcase for spring performance classes. Greater Covington Center, 317 N. Jefferson St., Covington. $7. 892-8650. www.sttammanyart.org.

20 Sunset at the Landing. Concert. Columbia Street Landing, Covington. 6pm-8pm. Free. 892-1873. www.cityofcovingtonla.com.

21 Abita Springs Opry. Louisiana roots, old-time country, bluegrass and traditional Southern gospel music. Abita Springs Town Hall, Level St., Abita Springs. 7pm-9pm. Reserved seats, $15; walk-ins $12; $10 for walk-in seniors over 65. Bryan Gowland/Abita Town Hall. 892-2342/892-0711. www.abitaopry.com.

21 Christian Singles Dance. Our Lady of the Lake Christian Singles Dance. Food, setups, door prizes, 50/50 drawing. Music by DJ Ron Harris. Mandeville Community Center, 3090 E. Causeway Approach. 8pm-12am. $10 at door. Claudette, 626-7930. www.ollsingles.com.

21 Crawfish Cook-Off. Fundraiser for Hospice Foundation of the South. 50 teams boil crawfish for the public. Bag of Donuts, Topcats, Lost Bayou Ramblers. Fritchie Park, Slidell. 11am-6pm. Advance tickets, $20; $25 at the gate. Kathy Busco, 643-5470.

21 Kids’ Day and Family Expo. Family fun and trade show. Cross Gates Athletic Center, Slidell. 630-0572.

21 Super Gala 25. Benefits the Richard Murphy Hospice Foundation. Food, drink, live and silent auctions, car raffle, music by the Dominos. Landmark Hotel and Conference Center, 2000 South Morrison, Hammond. $100/person, sponsorships available. Patricia Westmoreland, 386-0400.

21-22 Northshore Symphony Book Fair. Benfiting the La. Philharmonic Orchestra. Mandeville Trailhead. 9am-6pm. Free. 625-8117.

21-22 St. John’s Family Fair and Art Festival. 11345 St. John’s Church Rd., Folsom. 11am-5pm. 796-9840.

21-22 Spring Street Fair. Slidell Olde Towne’s family event. Food, antiques, gifts, collectibles, rock climbing wall. Erlanger, First and Second streets, Slidell. 10am-5pm. Free. 641-6316.

22 St. John’s Classic. 8th annual 5K and 1 mile fun walk/run. $15 includes t-shirt and post-race party, ($10 no t-shirt). 11345 St. John’s Church Rd., Folsom. 796-9840.

24-28 Much Ado About Nothing. Southeastern Theatre. SLU Vonnie Borden Theatre, Hammond. 7:30pm. $10, adults; $6, senior citizens/faculty/staff/non-SLU students; SLU students free with ID. 549-2184.

25 Monthly Luncheon. St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce. Sponsored by DonahueFavret Contractors, Inc. 11:30am-1:30pm. Benedict’s Restaurant, Mandeville. $25, members;$30, non-members. 892-3216. sttammanychamber.org.

25 Southeastern Guitar Festival. Southeastern Guitar Ensemble. SLU Pottle Music Building Auditorium, Hammond. 7:30pm. Free. 549-2184.

27 Columbia Street Block Party. Street festival and classic car display. 200 thru 500 blocks of Columbia Street, Covington. Free. 6:30pm-9:30pm. 892-1873. www.cityofcovingtonla.com.

27-29 11th Annual Party at the Pavilion. Benefits St. Peter School. Food, games and live music, including VooDoo Funk & Soul Company, Four Unplugged and Flight. The Marketplace will offer goods from local vendors. 30 East Temperance St., Covington. Fri, 5-11pm; Sat, 10am-11pm; Sun, 10am-5pm. Free. Connie Boudreaux, 792-4951.

27-29 Independence Italian Festival. Mater Dolorosa School Grounds, Independence, La. Toni Jean Catalano, 878-2191. www.TheItalianFest.com.

27-29 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. New Orleans Fairgrounds. $35 in advance, $45 at gate. For tickets, call (504) 522-5555. www.nojazzfest.com.

27-June 2 16th Annual Salad Days Children’s Juried Exhibition. Work of young St. Tammany artists in formal gallery setting. Slidell Cultural Center, 1827 Front St., Slidell. Free. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat, 10am-2pm. 646-4375. www.slidell.la.us/cultural.php.

27-May 20 Cabaret. Slidell Little Theater, 2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell. For dates, times and tickets, call 641-0324. www.slidell-slt.org.

29 Bayou Jam Concert Series. Burnside Flashers. City of Slidell. Heritage Park, Slidell. Free. 6pm-8pm. 646-4375. www.slidell.la.us/cultural.php.