Inside Scoop
January/February 2008

 

January 2008

1-11 Les Femmes: “Women Created By Women.” Featuring female artists with their take on the female. Arts and Frames Gallery, 503 N. Columbia St., Covington. Patricia Williams, 867-9080.

1-31 Mandeville City Hall Artist of the Month: Lynda Mitchell. Mandeville City Hall, 3101 E. Causeway Approach. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Free. Nancy Clark, 626-4795.

1-31 Southeastern Louisiana University Contemporary Art Gallery. Monthly exhibitions, lectures. 100 East Stadium, Hammond. Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm; Wed, until 8pm. Free. Dale Newkirk, 549-5080.

1-Mar 30 “Duty, Honor, Country: When Baseball Went to War.” Continuing exhibit at the National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. Tue-Sun, 9am-5pm. $14 admission; $8/seniors and students; $6/12 and under; under 5, free. (504) 527-6012. www.nationalww2museum.org.

2-30 Covington Farmers Market. Vegetables, fruit, dairy, poultry, seafood, beef, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, prepared foods, plants, homemade soups, dog biscuits, music and more. 609 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed, 12-4pm; Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. 867-3652.

3-27 Varnado Store Museum. A glimpse of the past. Exhibits change monthly. 936 Pearl St., Franklinton. Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm; Friday, by appointment. 795-0680. varnadostoremuseum.org.

4 First Friday Gospel Concert. Mike Vaughn and special guests. Good News Fellowship Church, 13101 Hwy 442, Tickfaw. 6pm. Free. 974-0507. www.mvmgoodnews.com.

4-5 Shot Hole Entertainment Motocross. Florida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite. 748-5914. www.fparena.com.

4-Feb. 23 “Sh-Boom: The Story of The Crew Cuts.” Minacapelli’s Dinner Playhouse, 1540 Lindberg Dr., Slidell. 781-6565. www.minacapellis.com.

5 Illusionist Mike Super. Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, 220 E. Thomas St., Hammond. 7:30pm. $20-$32. 543-4371.
www.columbiatheatre.org.

5-26 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Vegetables, fruit, seafood, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, plants, artisans, bike rentals and more. 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville. Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. 624-3147.

8-9 Our Lady of Holy Cross College registration. Moreau Center, Our Lady of Holy Cross College, 4123 Woodland Dr., New Orleans. 9am-12pm and 3-6pm. (504) 398-2208. www.olhcc.edu.

9 “It’s 2008-Let’s Rejuvenate!” Mandeville/Covington Christian Women’s Connection. Featured guests: Dr. Graham Boyce and Bette Fauquet. Benedict’s Plantation, Mandeville. Complimentary preschool nursery by reservation. Socializing at 11am, luncheon 11:30am-1:00pm. $18. Mary, 893-4945. MAWalkerRN@aol.com.

9 Second Wednesday Lunch. East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce. Speaker and sponsor Steven Kernahan, Financial Solutions for Business Professionals; speaker from Junior Auxiliary of Slidell. 643-5678 or www.estchamber.com for details.

9 Tammany Twirlers free open house party. 35386 Home Estate Dr., Slidell. 7:30-9:30pm. Refreshments will be served. Families are welcome. Free square dance lessons begin Wed, Jan 16, 7pm. Faye, 285-4111.

9-11 Delgado Community College registration for the 2008 Spring Semester. Classes begin on Jan 12, 2008. (504) 483-4410 for times and locations.

10 Hammond Chamber of Commerce Installation & Awards Banquet. Twelve Oaks, Southeastern Louisiana University Campus, Hammond. 12pm. Hammond Chamber, 345-4457. www.moveuptohammond.com.

11 2008 Masquerade Ball. Sponsored by NorthShore Regional Medical Center. Sponsorships available. Trinity’s Banquet and Reception Hall, 1000 Caruso Blvd, Slidell. Tickets, $50 per person. East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, 643-5678. www.estchamber.com.

12-Feb 2 Fort Isabel Gallery group show. Carol Hallock, Suzanne King, Kelly Landrum-Hammell, Wes Koon, Carol Lapari, Martin Needom, Johnny Stout and Beryl Carbon. 502 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm. Opening, Sat, Jan 12, 6-9pm. 892-1841.

12 Krewe of Claude. Slidell. 1pm.

12 Second Saturday Evening Stroll. Coordinated gallery openings. Downtown Covington. 6-9pm. Free. www.cityofcovingtonla.com.

12 Slidell Christians Singles Dance: Winter Wonderland theme. Dancing, door prizes, free setups, food and a smoke-free environment. St Luke’s Family Life Center, 910 Cross Gates Blvd., Slidell. 8pm-12am. $12. Don, 646-1953.

12-Mar 1 Swiss mixed media artist Claudia Meyer exhibit. Brunner Gallery, 215 North Columbia St., Covington. 10am-5pm. Opening reception, Sat, Jan 12, 6-8pm. 893-0444. www.brunnergallery.com.

13 Krewe of Slidellians, Slidell Women’s Civic Club parade. 1pm. Mary, 649-5589.

15 The National Safety Council’s Alive at 25 Parent Program. Registration required. 6-9pm. Louisiana Driving School, 1362 Corporate Square, Slidell. 643-7803. www.louisianadrivingschool.com.

16 Business Appreciation Luncheon. Tchefuncta Country Club. Registration at 11:30am, presentation at 12pm. $25/members, $30/non-members. Reservations mandatory by Jan 10. St. Tammany West Chamber, 892-3216, ext. 2. www.sttammanychamber.org.

17 Breakfast Briefing. S. Michele Blanchard of Airey & Blanchard, LC. “Estate Planning for Families with Minor Children.” East St. Tammany Chamber Boardroom, 118 West Hall Ave, Slidell. Chamber members free; $10/non-members. 643-5678. www.estchamber.com.

18-20 S3 Farms Team Penning. Florida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite. 748-5914. www.fparena.com.

18-Feb 3 “Romeo and Juliet.” Slidell Little Theater, 2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell. Fri-Sun. Call for show times and reservations, 641-0324. www.slidell-slt.org.

19 “American Pastime.” Movie screening in conjunction with “When Baseball Went to War.” National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. Tue-Sun, 9am-5pm. $14 admission; $8/seniors and students; $6/12 and under; under 5, free. (504) 527-6012. www.nationalww2museum.org.

19 Krewe of Bilge. Slidell. Noon.

19 Krewe of Pericles Tableau Ball. Southeastern Louisiana University Campus, Hammond. 8pm. Tom Fry, 386-9421. www.KreweofPericles.net.

20 Christ Episcopal Church’s Third Sunday Series. Nancy Ross Assaf, soprano, and John Paquette, tenor. 120 S. New Hampshire St., Covington. 5pm. Free. 626-5714. www.christchurchcovington.com.

20 Krewe of Perseus. Slidell. 1pm.

20 Pearl River Lion’s Club parade. Pearl River. 1:15pm.

23 Business After Hours. Franco’s Athletic Club, Inc., 100 Bon Temps Roule, Mandeville. 5:30-7:30pm. $5/members; $10/non-members. St. Tammany West Chamber, 892-3216, ext. 2. www.sttammanychamber.org.

25 Fourth Friday Breakfast. “Non-profits: What they can do for the community!” Sponsored by Mental Health Association of St. Tammany and Plexis Plus. East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, 643-5678, or www.estchamber.com for details.

25 Jamie Wax in “Goin’ to Jackson.” Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, 220 E. Thomas Street, Hammond. 7:30pm. $19-$28. 543-4371. www.columbiatheatre.org.

25 Krewe of Eve. Mandeville. 7pm.

25 Krewe of Pericles. Ponchatoula. 7pm.

25 Net Connect. St. Tammany West Chamber, 610 Hollycrest Blvd., Covington. 8-9am. Free. Members only. 892-3216, ext. 2. www.sttammanychamber.org.

25 Small Business Advisory Council. Forum for small businesses at Courtyard by Marriott, Covington. 7:30am-2pm. $50/members; $60/non-members. Lunch and breakfast included. St. Tammany West Chamber, 892-3216, ext. 2. www.sttammanychamber.org.

26 FeLions Champagne Bingo. Have lunch, play bingo, bid on silent auction items and be waited on by Southeastern’s football players. Twelve Oaks on SLU Campus, Hammond. 11am-2pm. Kathy Pittman, 549-2150. www.selu.edu/alumni.

26 Krewe of Mona Lisa and Moon Pie. Slidell. 7pm.

26: Krewe of Omega XXII Annual Ball. Presenting King William Chaucer, Jr. and Queen Cindy Chaucer Spears. Food and setups provided. Formal. 8pm-12am. $60/couple. St. Joseph’s Reception Center, Ponchatoula. Ann Dwelle, (225) 294-5979.

26 Krewe of Olympia. Covington. 6pm.

26 Krewe of Push Mow. Abita Springs. 11am.

26 Orpheus Royal Coronation Ball. You don’t have to be a member! Food by Patton’s Restaurant. The Boogeymen and Four Unplugged performing. Castine Center. 7pm. $200/couple. Tickets at Lowe’s Jewelers. Brett Lowe, 845-4653.

26 Xtreme Fighting Championships. Florida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite. 748-5914. www.fparena.com.

26-27 Citywide Inventory Sale. Shops throughout downtown Ponchatoula will be having sales. 10am-5pm. (800) 617-4502. www.ponchatoulachamber.com.

27 Krewe of Dionysus. Slidell. 1pm.

29 Business After Hours. Co-Sponsored by Nathan’s Restaurant and Top Notch Health Care Staffing. 36440 Old Bayou Liberty Road, Slidell. 5-7pm. Chamber members free; $10/non-members. East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, 643-5678. www.estchamber.com.

29 Pajamas & Play Series: “Jemimah Puddle Duck.” Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, 220 E. Thomas St., Hammond. 7pm. $8, children 10 and under; $12, adults. 543-4371. www.columbiatheatre.org.

31 Hammond Harley Davidson Bike Night. Free food, soft drinks and live music. Hammond Harley Davidson Shop, 1530 S. W. Railroad Ave., Hammond. 6pm- 9pm. Laura Dove, 345-8381. www.hammondharleydavidson.com.

February 2008

1 First Friday Gospel Concert. Mike Vaughn and special guests. Good News Fellowship Church, 13101 Hwy 442, Tickfaw. 6pm. Free. 974-0507. www.mvmgoodnews.com.

1 Krewe of Omega XXII parade. Hammond. 6pm.

1 Krewe of Orpheus parade. Mandeville. 7pm.

1 Krewe of Selene parade. Slidell. 6:30pm.

1-29 Southeastern Louisiana University Contemporary Art Gallery. Monthly exhibitions, lectures. 100 East Stadium, Hammond. Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm; Wed, until 8pm. Free. Dale Newkirk, 549-5080.

1-29 Mandeville City Hall Artist of the Month: Farley Dennis. Mandeville City Hall, 3101 E. Causeway Approach. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Free. Nancy Clark, 626-4795.

2 Krewe of Bush. Bush. 9am.

2 Krewe of Salt Bayou. Slidell. 2pm.

2-23 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Vegetables, fruit, seafood, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, plants, artisans, bike rentals and more. 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville. Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Free. 624-3147.

2-24 Varnado Store Museum. A glimpse of the past. Exhibits change monthly. 936 Pearl St., Franklinton. Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm; Friday, by appointment. 795-0680. varnadostoremuseum.org.

2-27 Covington Farmers Market. Vegetables, fruit, dairy, poultry, seafood, beef, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, prepared foods, plants, homemade soups, dog biscuits, music and more. 609 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed, 12-4pm; Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. 867-3652.

3 Krewe of Tchefuncte. Madisonville. 2pm.

5 Krewe of Chata-Ima. Lacombe. 1:30pm.

5 Lions parade. Covington. 10am.

5 Covington parade. Follows Lions. Covington.

5 Krewe of Skunks. Lacombe. 1pm.

8 “An Evening with Valentino.” Cabaret Theater: Northlake Performing Arts Society. Cocktails (cash bar), hors d’oeuvres, dessert and coffee. Bogue Falaya Hall, 371 N. Jefferson St, Covington. 8pm. $35. 792-1392. www.npas.info.

8 February Fun Fever. Silent and live auctions. Food and beverages free with admission fee. 6-9pm. Lions Club, Ponchatoula. (800) 617-4502. www.ponchatoulachamber.com.

8 Sweethearts Night. Downtown shops will be open and displaying the Valentine theme. Art, music and refreshments. Downtown Hammond. 5:30pm-10pm. Downtown Development District, 542-3417.

9-Mar 1 Fort Isabel Gallery group show. Carol Hallock, Suzanne King, Kelly Landrum-Hammell, Wes Koon, Carol Lapari, Martin Needom, Johnny Stout and Beryl Carbon. 502 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm. Opening, Sat, Feb 6, 6-9pm. 892-1841

9 Grand Opening. Michele Cooper, M.D., Cosmetic Surgery and Skin Care. Refreshments, gift bags, door prizes. 1090 W. Causeway App., Mandeville. 10am-2pm. 626-6163.

9 Kymbra Recatto Downing Memorial Talent Show. Annual Strawberry Festival talent show. Ponchatoula Junior High School Auditorium 2pm. (800) 917-7045. www.lastrawberryfestival.com.

9 Second Saturday Evening Stroll. Coordinated gallery openings. Downtown Covington. 6-9pm. Free. www.cityofcovingtonla.com.

9 South Louisiana Team Sorting. Florida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite. 748-5914. www.fparena.com.

9 Tammany Christian Singles Valentine’s Dance. Food and setups provided; door prizes; 50/50 drawings. 3090 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville. 8pm-12am. $10. Claudette, 626-7930. tammanysingles@yahoo.com.

10 Camellia Garden Stroll. Stroll through a collection of camellias, japonicas and sasanquas. Camellia plants sale by Tangipahoa Master Gardeners. Hammond Research Station, Hammond. 1-4pm. Annie Coco, 748-9381. www.lsuagcenter.com.

10-Mar 14 Salvations: A Juried Furniture Exhibition and Auction. Fundraiser benefiting The Green Project. Canal Place, New Orleans. www.thegreenproject.org.

11-Feb. 23 Mixed Media Juried Art Exhibition. Slidell Cultural Center, 1827 Front St. City of Slidell Dept. of Cultural and Public Affairs, 646-4375. www.slidell.la.us.

11-29 Penny Power. Children in Tangipahoa Parish Schools collect money for a week to help children with disabilities. Robin Abrams, 549-0712.

12 Lunch & Learn Workshop. East Tammany Chamber of Commerce, 643-5678. www.estchamber.com for more details.

13 “February Romance is in the Air!” Mandeville/Covington Christian Women’s Connection. Featured guests: Nikole Herasymiuk and Annvernette Graham. Benedict’s Plantation, Mandeville. Complimentary preschool nursery by reservation. Socializing at 11am; luncheon from 11:30am-1:00pm. $18. Mary, 893-4945. MAWalkerRN@aol.com.

13 Second Wednesday Luncheon. “New Destinations,” sponsored by Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. East Tammany Chamber of Commerce, 643-5678. www.estchamber.com for more details.

14 Smokey Joe’s Café. Valentine’s Day benefit for the Columbia Theatre. Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, 220 E. Thomas St., Hammond. 6pm, cocktails; 7:30pm, performance. Post-show Champagne & Chocolates. Columbia Theatre, 543-4371. www.columbiatheatre.org.

16 Hammond Policeman’s Union Ball. Twelve Oaks on SLU Campus, Hammond. Auction, 6-8pm; 8pm, sit-down dinner; 9pm-12:30am, music and dancing; open bar all night. Contact Charles Deliberto for ticket prices. 969-0038.

16 “African-American Baseball and Civil Rights in WWII.” In conjunction with “When Baseball Went to War.” National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. Tue-Sun, 9am-5pm. $14 admission; $8/seniors and students; $6/12 and under; under 5, free. (504) 527-6012. www.nationalww2museum.org.

16 Slidell Christians Singles Dance: Chinese New Year theme. Dancing, door prizes, free setups, food and a smoke-free environment. St Luke’s Family Life Center, 910 Cross Gates Blvd., Slidell. 8pm-12am. $12. Don. 646-1953.

17 Christ Episcopal Church’s Third Sunday Series. Musaica, an ensemble from the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. 120 S. New Hampshire St., Covington. 5pm. Free. 626-5714. www.christchurchcovington.com.

17 Kickin’ it for Kids, Louisiana Spirit Championships. Charity cheerleading and dance competition benefiting Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Miracle Network. Southeastern Louisiana University Center. 9am. Bill Yeates, 345-4383. www.spiritprofessionals.com.

20 Business After Hours. Ochsner Health Center, 1100 Ochsner Blvd, Covington. 5:30-7:30pm. $5/members; $10/non-members. St. Tammany West Chamber, 892-3216, ext. 2. www.sttammanychamber.org.

21 Business after Hours. East Tammany Chamber of Commerce, 643-5678 or www.estchamber.com for more details.

25-March 1 Ladies Top 28 Tournament. Louisiana Girls High School State Basketball Championship. Southeastern Louisiana University Center. Hammond. Hammond Chamber of Commerce, 345-4457. www.sweet16tournament.com.

27 St. Tammany West Chamber monthly luncheon. Beau Chêne Country Club, Mandeville. 11:30am-1pm. Registration at 11:30am; program at 12pm. $25/members; $30/non-members. St. Tammany West Chamber, 892-3216, ext. 2. www.sttammanychamber.org.

28 Hammond Harley Davidson Bike Night. Free food, soft drinks and live music. Hammond Harley Davidson Shop, 1530 SW Railroad Ave., Hammond. 6-9pm. Laura Dov,. 345-8381. www.hammondharleydavidson.com.

29 Concordia Concert. Concordia College Choir performs traditional and classic choral songs, hymns and folk songs. Amite High Performing Arts Center, 403 South Laurel St., Amite. 7:30pm. $15. 748-8891.

29 Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra: “Mississippi River, Highway of Culture.” The LPO explores the rich history of the Mississippi River. Historical commentary provided by Mark Twain. Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, 220 E. Thomas St., Hammond. 7:30pm. Columbia Theatre, 543-4371. www.columbiatheatre.org.

29-March 2 3rd Annual Spring Market. Junior League of Greater Covington. Aisle after aisle of unique shopping, door prizes and children’s activities. Castine Center, Mandeville. Fri, 10-5; Sat, 10-7; Sun, 11-4. $5/person/day or $8 multi-day pass. Fleur de Leap Party, Fri, 7-10. Cocktail buffet and spirits. The Bucktown Allstars. $25 or 2/$40 in advance; $30/person at door. 809-6914. www.jlgc.net.

29-March 16 “The Hollow”: A Mystery by Agatha Christie. Playmakers Theater, 19106 Playmakers Rd, Covington. Call for show times, ticket prices and reservations. 893-1671. www.playmakersinc.com.