Inside Scoop: Events Calendar September/October 2008

 

September 2008

1-20 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. hnoc.org.

1-30 Mandeville City Hall Artist of the Month. Young Energetic Seniors, instructed by Catherine Mayer. Mandeville City aHall, 3101 E. Causeway Approach. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Free. 626-4975.

1-30 Southeastern Louisiana University Contemporary Art Gallery. Monthly art exhibitions. 100 East Stadium, next to Clark Hall, Hammond. Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm, Wed until 8pm. Dale Newkirk, 549-5080.

1-30 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.

3 Nazis and the Occult, Lunchbox Lecture by Michael Edwards. The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans. Noon-1pm. Free. 504-527-6012, ext. 229.

3-27 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, noon-4pm; Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. 867-3652.

4 Open House. The Curtain Exchange of Baton Rouge. 7580 Corporate Blvd., Baton Rouge. 10am-6pm. Free. 225-757-3804.

6 Folsom’s Third Annual Open Car and Bike Show. Railroad Avenue, Folsom. Food, beautiful cars, bikes and music. To register, or for more information, call 796-9833.

6-27 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.

6-Oct. 4 Painter Kat Fullilove and sculptor Joseph Watts exhibit new paintings and sculptures. Brunner Gallery, 215 N. Columbia St., Covington. Reception: Sat, Sept. 13, 6-8pm. Gallery hours: Wed-Sat, 10am-5pm. 893-0444. brunnergallery.com.

10 Second Wednesday Luncheon. “The Summit at Fremaux” development; speaker Stan Middleton. Sponsored by Coastal Waste. The Gallery, 137 Taos St., Slidell. 11:30am. East St. Tammany Chamber, 643-5678. estchamber.com.

10 ZOObilation. Special after-hours event for Audubon Zoo members. Audobon Zoo, New Orleans. 3-7pm. To purchase membership, call 504-861-5105 or visit auduboninstitute.org.

11 Hammond Community & Business Expo. Hammond Chamber of Commerce and the Southeastern Small Business Development Center. Southeastern Louisiana University Center, Hammond. 3-8pm. Charlotte Lenoir, 345-4457. hammondchamber.org.

11 Judicial Candidates Meet & Greet. The Gallery, 137 Taos St., Slidell. 5-7pm. East St. Tammany Chamber, 643-5678. estchamber.com.

12 Block Party. Entertainment, local artists, crafts, antique cars, trucks and motorcycles. Co-sponsors Slidell Antique and Collectible Association and the City of Slidell. Olde Towne Slidell. 6-9pm. Free. 646-4322.
 
12 Breast cancer screenings. Franklinton. Free breast exams, mammograms and screenings for uninsured women. Sponsors: St. Tammany Parish Hospital and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center; co-sponsor Women’s Hospital. Pre-register for location and times. 898-4581.

12 Northlake Newcomers Meet and Greet coffee. Benedict’s Plantation, 1144 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville. 10am. northlakenewcome@aol.com.

12-28 “Lost in Yonkers.” Comedy by Neil Simon. Playmakers, Inc. 19106 Playmakers Rd., Covington. Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. 893-1671. playmakersinc.com.

12-Oct. 5 “Another Op’nin’ (Celebrating the Songs of Cole Porter).” The North Star Theatre, 347 Girod St., Mandeville. Fri and Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. $22/adults, $18/seniors 65 and over, $10/students. 626-1500.

13 Fort Isabel Gallery Opening. Photographer Johhny Stout. 502 N. Columbia St., Covington. 6-9pm. Free. 892-1841.

13 Jane Austen/Regency Revisited Day Experience. Live music, dancing, fashion show. Mandeville Trailhead. 10-11:30am, Regency era dancing; 11:30am-1pm, “Regency Roadhouse” fashion show. Free. mandevilletrailhead.com.

13 Second Annual Celebrate National Honey Month. Honey tasting, demonstrations, exhibits, recipes and more. Ponchatoula Country Market. 11am-4pm. Free. 386-9580.

13 Second Saturday Evening Stroll. Coordinated galleries open from 6-9pm. Free. City of Covington, 892-1873. cityofcovingtonla.com.

13 Stop, Drop, Rock & Roll. Fundraiser for the Covington Fire Department. Call 892-1811, ext. 217 for details.

17 Lunchbox Lecture. Topic TBA by Walt Burgoyne. The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans. Noon-1pm. Free. 504-527-6012, ext. 229.

18 Business After Hours with Regions Bank. 2179 Gause Blvd, Slidell. 5-7pm. East St. Tammany Chamber, 643-5678. estchamber.com.

18 St. Tammany/Washington Home Builders Association Golf Tournament. Oak Harbor Golf Club, Slidell. Registration, 10:30am; play starts 12:30pm. $125/person. Jessica, 882-5002. jessica@sthba.org.

19 28th Annual PIG Golf Tournament. Evening party featuring music by Soul Revival. Beau Chêne Country Club, Mandeville. Breakfast, 10am; shotgun start, 11:30am; party, 7:30-11pm. jenstek.com.

19 Breast cancer screenings. Covington. Free breast exams, mammograms and screenings for uninsured women. Sponsors: St. Tammany Parish Hospital and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center; co-sponsor Women’s Hospital. Pre-register for location and times. 898-4581.

19 Concerts and Cocktails. Music by Tremè Brass Band and cocktails by Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal St., New Orleans. 5:30-8pm. $10; members, free. 504-523-4662. www.hnoc.org.

19 Krewe of Orpheus Golf Tournament. A portion of proceeds to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Covington Country Club. 10am. $125/golfer, $500/team. Sponsorships available. Steve Griffin, 504-701-7089.

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

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

20 Annual Alligator Day. Fun, food, entertainment, live band and tours available. Kliebert’s Turtle & Alligator Tours, Hammond. Tours begin at 11am. Free admission; tours, $6/adults, $4/seniors, $3/children. Jennifer Kliebert, 345-3617. klieberttours.com.

20 DNA Lifeprint Child Safety Event. Sponsored by and held at Brian Harris Autoplex. 293 Howze Beach Rd., Slidell. 9:30am-2pm.

20 Living History Corps. World War II reenactors share their knowledge of lives of military men and women. The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. Free. 11am-3pm. 504-527-6012, ext. 333.

20 Sock Hop Dance. Tammany Christian Singles. Food and setups, door prizes. 3090 E. Causeway App., Mandeville. 8pm-midnight. $12. Suzanne, 626-7330. tammanysingles@yahoo.com.

20 Tour de Tangipahoa. Leisurely paced bicycle ride through Tangipahoa Parish on 32-mile or 60-mile trek. Southeastern’s University Center, Hammond. 6am. $35, includes t-shirt, drinks, meal. Judy Couvillion, 345-8127. kiwanis.i-55.com.

25 Marketing the 10/12 Business Corridor. American Marketing Association luncheon. Speaker, J.R. Ball. Dakota Restaurant, 629 Hwy 190, Covington. $25/members, $30/non-members. 11:30am-1pm. RSVP required, 504-522-4367. amaneworleans.com.

25-Jan. 11 The Russian Front: Barbarossa to Berlin. The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans. 504-527-6012 ext. 270.

26 Columbia Street Block Party. 200-500 blocks Columbia St., Covington. 6:30-9:30pm. Free. 892-1873. cityofcovingtonla.com.

26 Fourth Friday Breakfast: Law Enforcement Breakfast. East St. Tammany Chamber, 643-5678. estchamber.com.

26 Love in the Garden. Fundraising gala for New Orleans Museum of Art. Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, NOMA, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans. Tickets start at $50/members; $60/non-members. To order tickets or reserve tables, contact Kristen Jochem, 504-658-4121. noma.org.

27 Gator Dunn Poker Run. Open to autos, boats and bikes; proceeds benefit Child Advocacy Services. 10am-5pm. $50 donation per hand. Cheri Viola, 634-6400. gatordunnpokerrun.com.

27 Jazz ’N the Vines. Band TBA. Bring your flashlight, umbrella, lawn chair and picnic dinner. 81250 Hwy 1082, Bush. $10. 6:30-9pm. 892-9742. pontchartrainvineyards.com.

27-January 11 Lives Remembered: Photographs of a Small Town in Poland 1897-1939. Special exhibition on loan from the Holocaust Museum, Houston. The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. 504-527-6012. ddaymuseum.org.

28 Bayou Jam Concert Series featuring the No Idea Band. Heritage Park, Slidell. Free. 5:30-7:30pm. 646-4375. slidell.la.us.

October 2008

1 St. Tammany Parish Regulations and Codes. St. Tammany Home Builders Association. Members free; $50/non-members. For time, location and reservations, call Jessica, 882-5002. jessica@sthba.org.

1 Trunk show featuring Annieglass. Arabella Fine Gifts and Home Décor, 3902 Hwy. 22, Mandeville. 5-8pm. Free. 727-9787.

1-4 Painter Kat Fullilove and sculptor Joseph Watts exhibit new paintings and sculptures. Brunner Gallery, 215 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed-Sat, 10am-5pm. Free. 893-0444. brunnergallery.com.

1-5 Tangipahoa Parish Fair. Family-oriented fair with midway, 4-H and school exhibits, food, games, live entertainment. Parade on Friday. Tangipahoa Parish Fairgrounds, Amite. 10am-10pm. D. D. Gill, 748-6643. tangifair.org.

1-30 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, noon-4pm; Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. 867-3652.

1-31 Fanfare. Month-long celebration of the arts, humanities and sciences. Southeastern Louisiana University Campus and Columbia Theatre, Hammond, and other venues throughout the area. Box office, 543-4371. columbiatheatre.org.

1-31 Mandeville City Hall Artist of the Month, Charles Flattmann. Mandeville City Hall, 3101 E. Causeway Approach. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Free. 626-4975.

1-31 Southeastern Louisiana University Contemporary Art Gallery. Monthly art exhibitions. 100 East Stadium, next to Clark Hall, Hammond. Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm, Wed until 8pm. Dale Newkirk, 549-5080.

1-31 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.

1-January 11 The Russian Front: Barbarossa to Berlin. Special exhibition. The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans. 504-527-6012, ext. 270.

1-February 20 A Closer Look: The Antebellum Photographs Of Jay Dearborn Edwards, 1858–1861. The 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 Seventh Annual Les Comédiens Français Lecture. “Manon Lescaut: An opera by Giacomo Puccini based on the novel by Abbé Prevost” by Dr. Quinn Peeper. The Historic New Orleans Collection Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres St., New Orleans. Limited seating, 504-523-4662 or wrc@hnoc.org for reservations.

2 2nd Annual JLGC Read for the Record. Once again, help us break the Guinness World Record for the largest shared reading experience ever. Koop Drive, Mandeville. 9:30am-2pm. Free. Lisa Gros, jlgcreadfortherecord@gmail.com.

2-5 St. Tammany Parish Fair. Covington Fairgrounds, 1304 Columbia St., Covington. 892-8421. sttammanyparishfair.info.

3 Mary Payton Miracle Foundation Benefit. Music by Mainstreet and Bag of Donuts; silent auction. Benedict’s Restaurant, 1144 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville. 7pm. For tickets, see marypaytonsmiracle.com.

3 Tenth Annual East St. Tammany Chamber Golf Tournament. Oak Harbor Golf Course, Slidell. Shotgun start, 11am. Golfers receive Ping duffle bag, shoe bag and valuables pouch. Lunch, dinner, 6+ party holes. East St. Tammany Chamber, 643-5678. estchamber.com.

3-4 Ponchatoula Fall Music Fest. Kiwanis Park, Ponchatoula. Fri, 5-10pm; Sat, 10am-10pm. Cheri Viola, 634-6400.

3-5  Ozone Film Festival. Film screenings, workshops, OFF Art Crawl and live music. Downtown Covington. 893-2050. ozonefilmfest.com.

3-5 Using Color to Establish Dramatic Light. Oil Painting Workshop with Libby Johnson. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. $220/$200 members. Fri-Sat, 9am-4pm; Sun, 9am–noon. 892-8650. sttammanyartassociation.org.

4 Deo Gratias Benefit. Food by Chef John Folse; music by Jubilation. St. Joseph Abbey, St. Benedict (north of Covington). Vespers (optional), 6pm; 6:30pm dinner and dancing on the grounds of the Abbey. $75. Sponsorship opportunities available. Vanessa Crouere, 867-2242. vcrouere@sjasc.edu.

4 Harvest Cup Polo Classic Patron Party. 7-10pm. $100. For ticket locations and more information, call Bridgette Taranto, 504-722-6789. btaranto@latterblum.com.

4-25 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.

5 Festival of Hope. Guest evangelist Don Wilton. Northshore Harbor Center, Slidell. Tobey Pitman, 504-782-6122.

6 Methodist Home for Children’s 3rd annual golf tournament. Beau Chêne Country Club, Mandeville. $175/person, $600/foursome. Marline Giacona, 626-6649.

8 Second Wednesday Luncheon. Regional Mayor’s Breakfast. For details, call the East St. Tammany Chamber, 643-5678. estchamber.com.

9 Chamber 101. Find out what the Chamber can do to help grow your business. Open to all new and prospective members. Free. East St. Tammany Chamber, 643-5678. estchamber.com.

10 Black & Gold Gala. Payton’s Play It Forward Foundation. Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans. Chris Berman of ESPN, Saints head coach Sean Payton and many more. $250. Karen Hegner, 214-529-6681. paytonsplayitforwardfoundation.com.

10 Block Party. Entertainment, local artists, crafts, antique cars, trucks and motorcycles. Co-sponsors: Slidell Antique and Collectible Association and the City of Slidell. 6-9pm. Free. 646-4322.

10 Light the Night for Safe Harbor Gala. Benefits Safe Harbor’s local domestic violence program. Tchefuncta Country Club, Covington. $75. For tickets, sponsorship and information, contact Karen, 626-5710 or e-mail Pamela Egan at pbegan@aol.com.

10 Oktoberfest. Heiner Brau Brewery annual festival “under the water tower.” Join in the food, fun and beer on tap! Heiner Brau Brewery, 226 Lockwood St., Covington. 893-2884.

11 5th Annual Antique Appraisal Fair. Antiques and collectibles appraised by local appraisers for a small fee. Country Market, Ponchatoula. 9am-4pm. Ponchatoula Chamber, 800-617-4502. ponchatoulachamber.com.

11 Berry Patch Quilt and Art Expo. Outdoor quilt show, indoor exhibits of antique and fragile quilts, lectures, demonstrations, antique shopping and dining. Downtown Ponchatoula. Outdoor events, free; Community Center admission, $6. 800-617-4502. berrypatchproductions.com.

11 Fall for Art and St. Tammany Art Association Louisiana Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition. 320 North Columbia St., Covington. 6-9pm. Free. 892-8650. sttammanyartassociation.org.

11 Fort Isabel Gallery member show opening in conjunction with Fall for Art. Covington. 6-10pm. 892-1841.

11 Middendorf’s Manchac Run. 10 mile and 5k. and 10k Middendorf’s Restaurant, 75 Manchac Way, Manchac. Karen Pfiefer, 386-6666. middendorfsrestaurant.com.

11 North Shore Art Market. Lee Lane, downtown Covington. 10am-4pm. Free. 809-6854. northshoreartmarket.com.

11, 18, 25 Pumpkin Festival at Red Bluff Farm. A day of family fun at the farm. 15110 Hwy 1078, Folsom. 9am-4pm. $7/adults, $4/children 12 and under. 796-0452. redblufffarm.com.

12 Bayou Jam Concert. Featuring Penny Lane. Heritage Park, Slidell. 5:30-7:30pm. City of Slidell. 646-4375. slidell.la.us.

14-18 Washington Parish Free Fair. The second-oldest parish fair in Louisiana, featuring rodeo, music, activities. Washington Parish Fairgrounds, Franklinton. freefair.com.

16 Bon Appétit. Food-tasting festival with selections from area restaurants and caterers. Music, door prizes. Amite Community Center, Amite. 7pm-9pm. Amite Chamber of Commerce, 748-5537. amitechamberofcommerce.org.

16 Business After Hours with Whitney Bank. Business to Business Networking. 5-7pm. East St. Tammany Chamber, 643-5678. estchamber.com.

16 Fifth Annual Francisco Bouligny Lecture. “Smoking Other Men’s Pipes: Gayoso’s Negotiations at Nogales, 1793” by Dr. Patricia Galloway. The Historic New Orleans Collection, Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres St., New Orleans. Limited seating. 504-523-4662 or wrc@hnoc.org for reservations.

16 Sleep Support Group. St. Tammany Parish Hospital Sleep Disorders Center. Covington/Mandeville Conference Room, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, 1202 South Tyler St., Covington. 7-9pm. Free.

17 Maritime Mania Party. Patron kickoff party for Wooden Boat Fest. Dress as pirates to compete in costume contest. Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum, Madisonville. 7:30pm. $75/person advance purchase only. 845-9200. woodenboatfest.org.

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

18 St. Tammany Singles Halloween Dance. 3090 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville. 8pm-midnight. $12. 626-7330. tammanychristiansingles.com.

18-19 Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival. Benefiting the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum. “Quick and Dirty” boat-building contest, Classic Car Cruise-in and Maritime Mania party. 10am-6pm. $10; $5/seniors over 65; children under 12 and uniformed military personnel, free. woodenboatfest.org.

18-19 Old Farmer’s Day. Reenactment of the way our forefathers lived, worked and played. Todd Brunett Dairy Farm, Loranger. 9am-4pm. Gerald Brunett, 878-2360. bbrunett@i-55.com, oldfarmersday.com.

19 Concerts and Cocktails. Music by Ingrid Lucia and the Flying Neutrinos; cocktails by Sazerac Rye Whiskey. The Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal St., New Orleans. 5:30-8pm. $10; members, free. 504-523-4662. hnoc.org.

19 St. Paul’s Jazz ’N Roll. Live music, dancing, cuisine by various northshore restaurants. St. Paul’s School, Covington. 4-10pm. $60. Karen Whiteside, 892-3200, ext. 1270. stpauls.com.

19 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. City Park, New Orleans. 8am. Sponsorship information, Lisa Plunkett, 504-455-7310. komenneworleans.org.

24 Spooktacular. A Halloween family night hosted by Franco’s. Costume contest, games, movies, rock wall and more. Franco’s, 100 Bon Temps Roulé, Mandeville. $20 in advance, $30 at door. Julie Hudson, 985-792-0247.

24-25 Sweet Home Folklife Days Festival. African ancestry celebrated with exciting gospel music, artifacts, storytelling and more. Sweet Home Baptist Church Museum, Sweet Home Road, Kentwood. 9am-4:30pm. Fochia Wilson, 229-5016.

24-26 Boo at the Zoo. Audubon Zoo, New Orleans. Safe, fun-filled Halloween event for children up to age 12. Trick-or-treat houses with candy, the Mombassa Ghost Train, haunted house, games with prizes and entertainment. 5-9:30pm admission, $16; 7pm-9:30pm, $13. AudubonInstitute.org.

25 Animal Assistance League of Slidell Halloween Gala. Benefits Slidell Animal Shelter. Buffet, dinner, music, silent auction and costume contest. Palmetto’s Restaurant, 1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell. $125/couple. 640-6680.

25 Monster Mash. The Parenting Center of St. Tammany Parish Hospital presents the 20th annual fun fall family festival. Bogue Falaya Park, Covington. 10am-4pm. $4 advance admission; $6 at gate; $15 for activities wristband. 898-4435.

25-26 Olde Towne Slidell Antique Street Fair. Family fun with approximately 100 booths featuring antique furniture, jewelry, depression glassware, crafts and food. 10am-5pm. Free. 641-6316.

26 12th Annual Harvest Cup Polo Classic. Polo matches, fabulous array of food and beverages, live entertainment, live and silent auctions, raffle. Junior League of Greater Covington fundraiser. Folsom Equestrian Center, Noon-5pm. $75. For more information, contact Bridgette Taranto at 504-722-6789 or btaranto@latterblum.com.

26 Halloween at Heritage Park in Slidell. Over 50 Chamber businesses plus Vince Vance & the Valiants. Concert, 5:30pm; trick-or-treating follows. Free. East St. Tammany Chamber, 643-5678. estchamber.com.

29-31 Global Wildlife Spirit of Halloween. Staff dressed in kid-friendly costumes the whole week of Halloween. Global Wildlife Center, Folsom. 796-3585. globalwildlife.com.

30 Business After Hours with Simply Fabulous. Business to business networking. 5-7pm. East St. Tammany Chamber, 643-5678. estchamber.com.

31 Columbia Street Halloween Block Party Street Festival and Classic Car Display. 200-500 blocks of Columbia St., Covington. 6:30-9:30pm. Free. 892-1873. cityofcovingtonla.com.