Inside Scoop-Events Calendar May/June 2008

 

MAY 2008

1-4 Jazz Fest 2008. New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation. Fairgrounds Racecourse, New Orleans. For full lineup and ticket information, see nojazzfest.com.

1-28 Music Arts Exhibition. In conjunction with the Smithsonian Exhibit. The Berkeley Gallery of Abita. 72066 Maple St. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-4pm.

1-28 Smithsonian Exhibit: New Harmonies, Celebrating Roots Music in America. Abita Trailhead Museum. Mary Davis, 892-3597. townofabitasprings.com.

1-31 Mandeville City Hall Artist of the Month. Mandeville Junior High talented artists, instructed by T.A. Callahan. Mandeville City Hall, 3101 E. Causeway Approach. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Free. Nancy Clark, 626-4795.

1-June 7 Salad Days Children’s Juried Exhibition. Slidell Dept. of Cultural and Public Affairs. 1827 Front St., Slidell. 646-4375. slidell.la.us.

1-Sept. 20 Surrounded by Water. Historic New Orleans Collection, Williams Gallery. 533 Royal St., New Orleans. Tue-Sat, 9:30am-4:30pm; Sun, 10:30am-4:30pm. Free. (504) 523-4662. www.hnoc.org.

2 Chase Zoo-To-Do! Morris Day and The Time headline. Sponsor/patron party, 7:30-8:30pm; gala, 8:30pm-midnight. $110-$195 for individual tickets; sponsorship levels available. (504) 861-2537. auduboninstitute.org.

2 Free Music Fridays at the Mandeville Trailhead. AsheSon Cuban Band/The Iguanas. 5:30-9pm. Free. mandevilletrailhead.com.

2 Jazz Luau with the Chamber. Dinner, dancing and open bar. Music by Four Unplugged. Palmettos Bayou Bar and Grill, 1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell. 7pm. $125/person. East St. Tammany Chamber, 643-5678. eaststtammanychamber.com.

2 TGIF Concert. Dr. Michael White and the Original Liberty Jazz Band. Tammany Trace Trailhead, 21490 Koop Drive, Mandeville. 6-9pm. Free. 898-5243. stpgov.org.

3 Abita Springs Crawfish Festival. Rockin’ Doopsie and the Chee Weez perform. Abita Springs Park. 11am-midnight. $10, children under 10, free.
892-2065. townofabitasprings.com.

3 Animal Habitat Investigation. Audubon Nature Institute’s ZOOmobile. Fairview-Riverside State Park, 119 Fairview Dr., Madisonville. 1pm. Free with park admission. $1/adults; free for seniors 62+, children 3 and under. 792-4652. crt.state.la.us.

3 ArtWalk in the Park. Slidell Art League. Heritage Park, Slidell. 5-7pm. 847-9458.

3 Cruisin’ on the River Car Show. Madisonville Chamber of Commerce. Tchefuncte riverfront, Madisonville. 10am-4pm. Free. Michelle Vanderbrook, 626-8142.

3 East St. Tammany Parish Relay for Life. Benefits the American Cancer Society. Northshore High School, Slidell. 6pm-6am. Danielle Evans, 847-1853.

3 Mother-Daughter Conference. St. Timothy on the Northshore United Methodist Church. 335 Asbury Dr., Mandeville. 8:30am. $50/person. 626-3307. sttimothyumc.org.

3 Some Enchanted Evening with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Heritage Park, Slidell. 7pm. Free. Slidell Dept. of Cultural and Public Affairs, 646-4375. slidell.la.us.

3, 11, 17, 25 History Hayride. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 1pm. Free with park admission ($1/person); reservations recommended. 624-4442. www.crt.state.la.us.

3-4, 10-11, 17-18 St. Tammany Home Builders Association Parade of Homes. Raffle for 4-bedroom home in Barkley Parc subdivision in Covington. 12-5pm. Free; raffle tickets, $100. Maps and information, 882-5002. sthba.org.

3-31 Covington Farmers Market. Food, music and more. 609 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed, 12-4pm; Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. 867-3652.

3-31 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Food, bike rentals and more. 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville. Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. 624-3147.

3-31 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 Crawfishman Triathlon. Benefits Have A Heart Thru Art Foundation and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Research Center. Grande Hills Estates, Bush. 7:30am. For details and registration go to crawfishman.net.

5 Senior Security Seminar. St. Tammany Seniors And Law Enforcement Together Council. Pelican Athletic Club, 1170 Meadowbrook Drive, Mandeville. 11am-1:30pm. Free box lunch. Pre-registration mandatory. 809-5450.

7 EXPO ’08. St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce. Approximately 100 exhibitors and 1,000 business professionals; door prizes. Castine Center, Mandeville. 11am-7:30pm. Free. 892-3216, ext. 21 or info@sttammanychamber.org.

8 Budgeting for Grants and Programs. Developing budgets for grant proposals and programs for non-profit organizations. Greater Covington Center, 317 N. Jefferson St., Covington. 10am-2pm. Free. Laurie Panzeca, 630-5873.

9 Free Music Fridays at the Mandeville Trailhead. 30 x 90 Blues Band/The Stringbeans. Mandeville Trailhead Foundation. 5:30-9pm. Free. mandevilletrailhead.com.

9 Gershwin Revue. Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. First Baptist Church, 16333 Hwy. 1085, Covington. For tickets, (504) 523-6530 or lpomusic.com.

9, 10 Strawberry Jam’n Toast To The Arts Festival. Art displays, music on nine stages, car show, food, petting zoo and more. Downtown Ponchatoula. strawberryjam.org.

9, 10, 16-18, 23-25 The Miss Firecracker Contest. Playmakers, 19106 Playmakers Rd, Covington. Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. $10, $5/students. 892-9767. playmakersinc.com.

10 Hammond Art Guild Spring Art Show. In conjunction with the Strawberry Jam’n Toast to the Arts. studio métier, 120 W. Pine St., Ponchatoula. 10am-5pm. Free.

10 Jazz’n the Vines. Ann Savoy & Her Sleepless Knights. Bring flashlights and picnics. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, Bush. 6:30-9pm. $10. John Seago, 892-9742. pontchartrainvineyards.com.

10 ZOOmobile. Fontainebleau State Park
Nature Center, Mandeville. 1pm. Free with park admission ($1/person). 624-4442. www.crt.state.la.us.

10-June 7 Fort Isabel Gallery May art show. Featuring Carol Hallock’s new series “People on the Beach.” Member artists also on exhibit. 502 N. Columbia St., Covington. Reception: Sat, May 10, 6-9pm. Regular hours: Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm or by appointment. 892-1841.

10-June 28 Sculpture and mixed media by Rick Brunner. Brunner Gallery, 215 N. Columbia St., Covington. 10am-5pm. Opening reception: Sat, May 10, 6-8pm. 893-0444. brunnergallery.com.

11 New Harmonies “Informance.” Jerry Hess; talent show winners will also perform. Abita Springs Trailhead Plaza. 1pm. Free. Mary Davis, 892-3597.

11 Our Lady of Holy Cross College Graduation ceremony. Speaker, Governor Bobby Jindal. Alario Center, Westwego. 2pm. olhcc.edu.

14 Dine Around in Mandeville. Singles for Fellowship and Fun. For information, contact keithmaher619@charter.net, or 892-2851.

14 Second Wednesday Luncheon. Speaker: Judge Jim Lamz. The Gallery, 137 Taos Street, Slidell. 11:15am. $20/members; $30/future members. $30. East St. Tammany Chamber, 643.5678. eaststtammanychamber.com.

15 STARC Art Linen Night & Business After Hours. STARC and East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce. Works of over forty artists for sale to benefit STARC. Patton’s, 127 Cleveland Ave., Slidell. 5pm-7pm. Dawn Rivera, 641-0197.

16 Free Music Fridays at the Mandeville Trailhead. Amanda Shaw/Paula and the Pontiacs. Mandeville Trailhead Foundation. 5:30-9pm. Free. mandevilletrailhead.com.

16 Sunset at the Landing. Tom Fischer Dixieland Band; Jimmy Foster and Hank Mackie opening. Columbia Street Landing, Covington. 6-8pm. Free. 892-1873.

17 Abita Springs Opry. Live Louisiana roots music. Doors open, 5:45pm; show, 7-9pm. $15, reserved; $12, general admission. 892-2342. abitaopry.com.

17 Art Marketing Workshop with Annie Strack. Slidell Art League, 1827 Front St., Slidell. 9am-4pm. $50/members, $60/non-members. For reservations, call 847-9458 or info@slidellartleague.info.

17 Pet Adoption Day. Pontchartrain Humane Society. Midtown Square Shopping Center, 1370 Corporate Square Blvd., Slidell. 11am-4pm. 966-9040. pontchartrainhumancesociety.org.

17, 18 Bayou Lacombe Art Center Member Show. Louisiana Heart Hospital lobby, Lacombe. Reception, Sat, 6-10pm; viewing Sun, 12-4pm. Free. Bob Stentz, 882.6299.

17, 18 The Book That Binds You. Bookbinding class by Christopher Deris. St. Tammany Art Association. 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. 10am-3pm. $85, STAA members; $95, non-members. Call for materials list. 892-8650. sttammanyartassociation.org.

18 New Harmonies “Informance.” Joe Manuel and the Abita Strings. Abita Springs Trailhead Plaza. 1pm. Free. Mary Davis, 892-3597.

18 Third Sunday Concert Series. The Rites of Swing. Reception following concert. Christ Episcopal Church, 120 S. New Hampshire St., Covington. 5pm. Free. 892-3177. christchurchcovington.com.

21 Business After Hours at Banner Ford. St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce. 1943 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville. 5:30-7:30pm. $5/members, $10/non-members. 892-3216. sttammanychamber.org.

23 Annual Pearl Williams' Women in Business Breakfast. Annual tribute to the late Pearl Williams featuring women-owned business leaders. The Gallery, 137 Taos Street, Slidell. 7:30am. $18/members; $20/future members. Reservations required. East St. Tammany Chamber, 643.5678. eaststtammanychamber.com.

23 Free Music Fridays at the Mandeville Trailhead. Christian Serpas and Ghost Town/Paul Sanchez & the Rolling Road Show. Mandeville Trailhead Foundation. 5:30-9pm. Free. mandevilletrailhead.com.

24 La Fete De L’Eglise Saint-Anselm. Benefits St. Anselm Church in Madisonville. Theme: “The Jewel of Madisonville.” Castine Center, Mandeville. Food, silent and live auctions. Patron party, 6pm; gala, 7-11pm. Individual tickets $50; sponsorships available. 845-7342.

24, 25, 31 Hand Built Ceramic Workshop. Led by artist Ruth Siporski. Ages 15 and up. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. 9am-noon. $100, STAA members; $110, non-members. Does not include materials. 892-8650. sttammanyartassociation.org.

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

30 Free Music Fridays at the Mandeville Trailhead. Robert Fortune Band/Big Sam’s Funky Nation. Mandeville Trailhead Foundation. 5:30-9pm. Free. mandevilletrailhead.com.

31 Champagne Tasting. Benefits WYES-TV. Hors d’oeurvres, desserts. Étoile Restaurant, Covington. 4-6pm. $50. Reservations: Joan, (504) 486-5511. jcreson@wyes.org.

31 Jazz’n the Vines. Don Vappie & The Creole Jazz Serenaders. Bring flashlights and picnics. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, Bush. 6:30-9pm. $10. John Seago, 892-9742. pontchartrainvineyards.com.

31 Oil Painting with Bruce Hume. Slidell Art League, 1827 Front St., Slidell. 9am-3pm. $50 advance, $60 at the door. For reservations, call 847-9458 or info@slidellartleague.info.

31 Tammany Christian Singles “Western Dance.” Food and setups provided, door prizes, 50/50 drawings. 3090 E. Causeway App., Mandeville. 8pm-midnight. $12. Suzanne, (504) 259-4224 or tammanysingles@yahoo.com.

31 Wetlands Express. Mobile wetland education program by Audubon Nature Institute. Fairview-Riverside State Park, 119 Fairview Dr., Madisonville. 1pm. Free with park admission. $1/adults; free for seniors 62+, children 3 and under. 792-4652. crt.state.la.us.

June 2008

2-6, 9-13 Fingerprints: Summer Art Camps. Ages 7-12. Painting, drawing, clay, printmaking, sculpture and art history. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. 9am-3pm. $200, STAA members; $220, non-members. Includes all materials. 892-8650. sttammanyartassociation.org.

4-28 Covington Farmers Market. Food, music and more. 609 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed, noon-4pm; Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. 867-3652.

6 Kid’s Fest Children’s Art Festival. Music, dance and hands-on arts projects for kids. Slidell Art League. Heritage Park, Slidell. 4-6pm. 646-4375. slidell.la.us.

6, 13, 20, 27 Adopt-a-Tree. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 3:30pm. Free with park admission ($1/person); reservations recommended. 624-4442. www.crt.state.la.us.

7 National Trails Day. Hike the boardwalk at Fairview-Riverside State Park. 119 Fairview Dr., Madisonville. 1pm. Free with park admission. $1/adults; free for seniors 62+, children 3 and under. 792-4652. crt.state.la.us.

7 Ride for Recovery. YouthTruth, Inc. Riders meet for barbeque and entertainment at the Tammany Trace Trailhead, 21490 Koop Drive, Mandeville. 8am-5pm. $15 registration fee. David Kiviaho, 639-8040.

7, 21 History Hayride. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 1pm. Free with park admission ($1/person); reservations recommended. 624-4442. www.crt.state.la.us.

7-28 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Food, bike rentals and more. 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville. Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. 624-3147.

7-28 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.

11 Dine Around in Mandeville. Singles for Fellowship and Fun. For information, contact keithmaher619@charter.net, or 892-2851.

12 East St. Tammany Chamber Business and Community Showcase. Northshore Harbor Center, Slidell 4-8pm. To register for a booth, or for more information, contact the Chamber at 643-5678. eaststtammanychamber.com.

13 Breast Cancer Screenings. St. Tammany Parish Hospital and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. Free for women without insurance. Call for reservation. Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Network, (888) 616-4687.

14 Jazz’n the Vines. Casey Kelley, Duke Bardwell & Friends—Louisiana Legends. Bring flashlights and picnics. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, Bush. 6:30-9pm. $10. John Seago, 892-9742. pontchartrainvineyards.com.

14 Louisiana Bicycle Festival. Festival food, music, bicycle rides, bicycle garage sale, competitions. UCM Museum, 22275 Hwy. 36, Abita Springs. 10am-4pm. 892-2624. ucmmuseum.com/bikefest.htm.

14 Northshore Art Market. Lee Lane in downtown Covington. 10am-4pm. northshoreartmarket.com.

14-July 5 Fort Isabel Gallery June art show. Kelly Landrum-Hammell pottery show, “Sticks and Stones”; Carol Lapari new stained glass and watercolors. Member artists also on exhibit. 502 N. Columbia St., Covington. Reception: June 14, 6-9pm. Regular hours: Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm or by appointment. 892-1841.

17-19, 24, 25 Fingerprints: Kid’s Clay Workshop. Ages 7-12. Hand-built ceramic techniques used in creative projects. St. Tammany Art Association. 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. 9am-12pm. $120, STAA members; $130, non-members. Includes all materials. 892-8650. sttammanyartassociation.org.

18 Business After Hours at St. Tammany Homestead. St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce. 205 N. Columbia St., Covington. 5:30-7:30pm. $5/members, $10/non-members. 892-3216. sttammanychamber.org.

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

21 Slidell’s Got Talent. Fundraiser showcasing Slidell’s Got Talent winners. Slidell Municipal Auditorium. 7pm. For tickets, contact the City of Slidell Dept. of Cultural and Public Affairs, 646-4375. slidell.la.us.

25 Monthly Luncheon. St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce. Tchefuncta Country Club, Covington. Speaker Mike Strain. Registration, 11:30am; program, noon. $25/members; $30/non-members. Reservations required by June 20. 892-3216. sttammanychamber.org.

26, 27 Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training. Sponsored by St. Tammany Outreach for the Prevention of Suicide (STOPS). Greater Covington Center, 317 N. Jefferson St., Covington. Pre-registration required. 237-5506. stops-la.org.

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

27, 28 Glory. Patriotic music and dance show. Northshore High School Performing Arts Theatre, Slidell. Fri, 7:30pm; Sat, 2pm and 7:30pm. $20 at door, or rosieshows.com.

28 Old-Fashioned Family Fourth. Music, food, fireworks. Bogue Falaya Park, Covington. 6-9pm. Free. 892-1873. cityofcovingtonla.com.

28 Tammany Christian Singles “Stars and Stripes” Dance. Food and setups provided, door prizes, 50/50 drawings. 3090 E. Causeway App., Mandeville. $12. 8pm-midnight. Suzanne, (504) 259-4224. tammanysingles@yahoo.com.

28, 29 Lacombe Crab Cook-Off Festival. Cooking competitions, rides and music. John Davis Park, Hwy. 190 & 12th St., Lacombe. Sat, 11am-11pm; Sun, noon-9pm. $3 ($5 after 6pm), adults; children 10 and under, free. 882-3010. lacombecrabcookofffestival.com.