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| February 2004 1 Krewe of Slidellians Mardi Gras Parade. Slidell. 1pm. Catherine Bankston, 643-8240. 1-7 Dearly Departed. Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Dr., Slidell. Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. 641-0324. 2-14 14th Annual Mixed Media Exhibition. Artists from six southeastern states compete in juried exhibit. Slidell Cultural Center, 444 Erlanger St., Slidell. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat, 10am-2pm. Free. Kelli Gustafson, 646-4375. 2-17 Pre-K Play. Parents and children have fun and learn together. The Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida St., Ste. B, Covington. Mon-Tues, 9:30-10:15am. Cost/month: members, $15/child; non-members, $21/child. Registration, 898-4435. 2-27 Mandeville City Hall Art Exhibition. Featuring Jae Levy. 3101 E. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Free. Nancy Clark, 626-3144. 4-25 Wednesday Gallery Talks. 533 Royal St., New Orleans. Wed, 12:30pm. (504) 523-4662. 4-28 Covington Farmers Market. Vegetables, fruit, seafood, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, plants, artisans, entertainment and more. 609 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed, 12-4pm; Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. 892-1873. 5 Coppelia. Canada’s Ballet Jorgen presents the comedic “toy story” of a beautiful and charming puppet who comes to life. Columbia Theater, 220 E. Thomas St., Hammond. 7pm. $20-$25. 543-4366. 5-15 Reflections. Group exhibition. Slidell Art League Gallery and Gift Shop, 1827 Front St., Slidell. Thurs and Sun, 11am-5pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-7pm. Free. Naomi Schmidt, 649-4017. 7 Explore the Shore. Study the Lake Pontchartrain shoreline with the park naturalist and learn about native plant and animal life. Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville. 3-4pm. Free with park admission. Rita McMurray, 624-4443. 7 Krewe of Bilge Mardi Gras Boat Parade. Slidell. 12pm. Rodney Nunez, 643-6680. 7 Northshore Cajun Dance. Live Cajun music, dancing and food. Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs. Dance lessons, 7-7:30pm; live band, 8-11pm. Members, $6; non-members, $10. 882-3016. 7-28 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Vegetables, fruit, seafood, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, plants, artisans and more. 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville. Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. Denise Gutnisky, 624-3147. 8 Chef Soirée Patron Party. Featuring “The Ultimate Beatles Revue,” performed by Twist and Shout. Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, Hammond. Noon-6pm. (See Mar 21 listing for information on Chef Soirée benefit.) 893-2570. 8 Krewe of Pearl Mardi Gras Parade. Pearl River. 1pm. Augie Panks, 863-3271. 8 Krewe of Perseus Mardi Gras Parade. Slidell. 1pm. Patty Patterson, 649-5596. 10 Tea on Tuesday. Lecture by antique appraiser John Fowler on buying and collecting antiques. Tea features pastries, scones, sandwiches. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Rd., New Orleans. 1:30-3:30pm. Members, $20; non-members, $25. Reservations, (504) 488-5488, ext. 12. 11-14 The Tender Land. Aaron Copland’s opera performed by the Southeastern Louisiana University Opera/Music Theatre Workshop. Pottle Music Building Auditorium, Hammond. 7:30pm. Adults, $12; seniors, Southeastern faculty, staff, alumni and non-Southeastern students, $8. Southeastern students admitted free with ID. Charles Effler, 549-2249. 12 Culta and Cocktails: Shaken or Stirred? Learn how to mix the perfect martini just in time for Mardi Gras. Hosted bar. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Rd., New Orleans. 5:30-7pm. Members, $5; non-members, $7. Reservations, (504) 488-5488, ext. 12. 12 Kid’s Craft Corner. A fun-filled creative adventure. The Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida, Ste. B, Covington. 10am. Members, $5; non-members, $7. Register by 1pm Friday, Feb 6. 898-4435. 13 Krewe of Eve Mardi Gras Parade. Mandeville. 7pm. Judy Frentz, 892-8904. 14 Fontainebleau’s History. History of park during different eras. Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy 190, Mandeville. 2pm. Free with park admission. Rita McMurray, 624-4443. 14 Krewe of Mona Lisa & Moon Pie Mardi Gras Parade. Slidell. 7pm. Jacque Jenkins, 641-4783. 14 Krewe of Olympia Mardi Gras Parade. Covington. 5:30pm. Rusty Read, 867-1500. 14 Krewe of Omega Ball. St. Joseph’s Reception Center, Ponchatoula. 8-12pm. 345-3442. 14 Romance on the River. Dinner cruise aboard the steamboat Natchez. New Orleans. 6:30-9:30pm. (504) 569-1480, www.neworleanssteamboat.com 14 Victorian Valentine Workshop. Children create a Victorian valentine and learn about different valentines and their origins. Otis House Museum & Fairview-Riverside State Park, Hwy. 22, Madisonville. 10am-12pm. Free with park admission. Ann Durel, 792-4652. 15 Camellia Garden Stroll. Hammond Research Station. 1-4pm. Free. Annie Coco, 748-9381. 15 Krewe of Dionysus Mardi Gras Parade. Slidell. 1pm. John Cassisa, 726-0178. 15 Third Sunday Concert Series. James Alexander performs Beethoven, Chausson and Schumann. Wine and cheese reception. Christ Episcopal Church, 120 S. New Hampshire St., Covington. 5pm. Free. 892-3177. 19 Krewe of Aliases Mardi Gras Parade. Hammond. 6pm. Deek DeBlieux, 345-1221. 19 Krewe of Omega 18th annual Mardi Gras Parade. Hammond. 6:30pm. Joyce Smith, 345-3442. 19-29 Student Art Exhibition. Slidell Art League Gallery and Gift Shop, 1827 Front St., Slidell. Thurs & Sun, 11am-5pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-7pm. Opening reception Feb 21, 7-9pm. Free. Naomi Schmidt, 649-4017. 20 Original Krewe of Orpheus Mardi Gras Parade. Mandeville. 7pm. John Lawrence, 674-4446. 20 Krewe of Selene Mardi Gras Parade. Slidell. 6:30pm. Karen Baird, 641-7454. 21 Bush Mardi Gras Parade. Bush. 9am. John Guzzardo, 886-3152. 21 Nature Trail Hike. Guided nature hike. Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville. 2pm. Free with park admission. Rita McMurray, 624-4443. 22 Krewe of Tchefuncte Mardi Gras Boat Parade. Madisonville. 2pm. Bill Blythe, 727-3422. 23 Mystic Krewe of Mardi Paws Parade. Mandeville. 11am. Denise Gutnisky, 624-3147. 24 Krewe of Chahta Mardi Gras Parade. Lacombe. 1:30pm. Garry Pierre, 882-5850. 24 Krewe of Skunks Mardi Gras Parade. Lacombe. 1pm. Cissey McCabe, 882-6761. 24 Lions Club Mardi Gras Parade. Covington. 11am. William Woessner, 892-0788. 24 Mystic Knight of Covington Mardi Gras Parade. Covington. 11:30pm. Leroy Jenkins, 892-6584. 26 Managing Stress. Learn to deal with the stress of being a parent. The Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida, Ste. B, Covington. 6-7pm. Members, $5; non-members, $7. 898-4435. 27 Mostly Mozart. The first of three 2004 concerts by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra is a must for Mozart fans. Columbia Theater, 220 E. Thomas St., Hammond. 7:00pm. $20-$30. Donna Gay Anderson, 543-4366. 27-28 The Last Private. Command Performers, The Playhouse, Times Square Shopping Center, Hammond. 8pm. Linda Broussard, 345-7154. 28-29 38th Annual Nokia Sugar Bowl Mardi Gras Marathon. Marathon, Half-marathon, 5K and Kids 1 Mile Run/Walk. Louisiana Superdome, 1500 Poydras St., New Orleans. (800) 886-5534, www.mardigrasmarathon.com. 28 Flyways and Byways. Tour park’s oak bottomland and marsh habitat with naturalist. Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville. 8-10am. Free with park admission. Rita McMurray, 624-4443. March 2004 1 Massenkoff Russian Folk Festival. Russian song, Balalaika music and folk ballet starring Nikolai Massenkoff, with a Balalaika Ensemble, virtuoso musicians and the Russian Folk Ballet. Slidell Cultural Center, 444 Erlanger St., Slidell. 7pm. $15. 646-4375. 1 Save Our Lake Golf Classic. Chateau Golf and Country Club, New Orleans. (504) 836-2205. 1-6 Sweet 16 Girls High School State Basketball Tournament. Southeastern Louisiana University Center, Hammond. (800) 617-4508. 1-31 Mandeville City Hall Art Exhibition. Featuring Edy Gilreath. 3101 E. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Free. Nancy Clark, 626-3144. 1-31 Zemurray Gardens. Louisiana’s best-kept-secret garden. Zemurray Gardens Drive off Hwy 40, Loranger. Jeanine Connelley, 878-2284. 2-30 Hammond Art Guild Spring Show. Hammond Regional Art Center, 217 E. Thomas, Hammond. Tues-Fri, 10am-5pm. 542-7113. 5 Celebration of Nations. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Cedarwood School with a dinner, silent auction and entertainment. Vintage Court, 75082 Hwy. 25, Covington. 7:30-11pm. Patron party begins at 6:30pm. For additional information, call Robin Kurtz-Lendner at 845-8256 or visit www.cedarwoodschool.com. 5-13 The Last Private. Command Performers, The Playhouse, Times Square Shopping Center, Hammond. Fri-Sat, 8pm. Linda Broussard, 345-7154. 5-20 Marvels of the Marsh. Visitors are invited to examine the bio-diversity of plants and animlas that inhabit the marsh. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. Fri, 5pm. 624-4442. 5-21 Best Kept Secrets. Three women spend weekend at friend’s country home. Playmakers, 19106 Playmakers Rd., Covington. Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun matinee Mar 14 and 21, 2pm. 641-0324. 5-31 Fine Silver Exhibition. Commission on the Arts 25th Anniversary Celebration. Slidell Cultural Center, 444 Erlanger St., Slidell. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat, 10am-2pm. Free. Kelli Gustafson, 646-4375. 6 Nature Trail Hike. Enjoy a guided nature walk along the trails through the park. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 2pm. 624-4442. 6 Strawberry Festival Bass Tournament. South Pass, Manchac. (800) 917-7045. 6-27 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Vegetables, fruit, seafood, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, plants, artisans and more. 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville. Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. Denise Gutnisky, 624-3147. 7 Bayou Jam Spring Concert. Bring chairs and ice chests for a relaxing evening. Music by Christian Serpas & Ghost Town. Heritage Park, Slidell. 6-8pm. Free. Kelli Gustafson, 646-4375. 8-23 Pre-K Play. Parents and children have fun and learn together. The Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida St., Ste. B, Covington. Mon-Tues, 9:30-10:15am. Cost/month: members, $15/child; non-members, $21/child. Registration, 898-4435. 12, 14 NPAS on Broadway II. The Northlake Performing Arts Society Chorale. Greater Covington Center, 317 N. Jefferson St., Covington. Fri, 7:30pm; Sun, 3pm. 792-1392. 13 Krewe of Erin St. Patrick’s Parade. Downtown Ponchatoula. 10:30am. Bryan McMahon, 386-2877. 13 Nature Station. Learn about the habits and habitats of swamp critters, mammals and feathered friends. Fairview-Riverside State Park, Madisonville. 10-11:30am. 792-4652. 13 Northshore Cajun Dance. Live Cajun music, dancing and food. Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs. Dance lessons, 7-7:30pm; live band, 8-11pm. Members, $6; non-members, $10. 882-3016. 13 Spring for Art. Peruse galleries and shops while enjoying live entertainment and great food throughout downtown Covington. 6-10pm. Free. St. Tammany Art Association, 892-8650. 13-31 The Fibers of Life. Exhibition featuring shields by Rick Brunner. Brunner Gallery, 215 N. Columbia St., Covington. Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm. Opening reception March 13, 6-8pm. Free. Robin Hamaker, 893-0444. 14 St. Joseph’s Altar Procession. Downtown Independence. Buster Guzzardo, 878-2458. 18 Culta and Cocktails: Wine Pairing. Learn how to taste, serve and fully enjoy wine, from wine choosing to deciphering winespeak. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Rd., New Orleans. 5:30-7pm. Members, $5; non-members, $7. Reservations, (504) 488-5488, ext. 12. 18 Strawberry Festival Golf Tournament. Location and time TBA. Tangipahoa Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau, (800) 917-7045. 18-28 Anniversary Show. Group exhibition. Slidell Art League Gallery and Gift Shop, 1827 Front St., Slidell. Thurs and Sun, 11am-5pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-7pm. Opening reception March 20, 7-9pm. Free. Naomi Schmidt, 649-4017. 19-21 Amite Oyster Festival. Food, live entertainment and midway rides. Tangipahoa Parish Fairgrounds, Amite. Georgette Dupuy, 748-5161. 20 Boot Camp for New Dads. Veteran dads orient rookies to the realities of fatherhood. The Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida St., Ste. B, Covington. 9am-12pm. $35. Register by 1pm Monday, Mar 15. 898-4435. 20 Southeastern Louisiana University’s Rock ‘n Roar. SLU Student Union Park. Kathy Pittman, 549-5079. 20 Strawberry Festival Softball Tournament. Ponchatoula. Tangipahoa Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau, (800) 917-7045. 20 Strawberry Jam ‘n Toast to the Arts. Live music, art exhibitions, nine different stages. Downtown Ponchatoula. Free. Tangipahoa Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau, (800) 617-4502. 20, 27 Nature Hayrides. Enjoy a hayride while the park naturalist identifies flora and fauna. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 4:30-6pm. 624-4442. 20-21 Northshore Spring Garden Show & Plant Sale. 13296 Hwy. 40, Magnolia Park, Folsom. 9am-4pm. Adults, $3; children under 12, free. 875-2635. 21 Bayou Jam Spring Concert. Bring chairs and ice chests for a relaxing evening. Music by Audio Beach. Heritage Park, Slidell. 6-8pm. Free. Kelli Gustafson, 646-4375. 21 Chef Soirée 2004. The Beetles are coming to the 20th annual benefit for Youth Service Bureau. Bogue Falaya Park, Covington. Celebrity Chef of Honor Frank Davis. Music, food, fireworks, raffle of 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, and more. 5-9pm. Advance tickets only; $95 before Mar 1; $110 after Mar 1. (See Feb 8 listing for patron party information.) 893-2570. 21 Hammond Garden Club Spring Tour of Homes. Music, refreshments, raffle and more benefit the Southeastern Horticulture Scholarship Fund and the Cleanest City Campaign. 2-5pm. $10. Melanie Stein, 542-7691. 21 Spring Concert. Bring a picnic and enjoy beautiful music and scenery on the lawn. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Rd., New Orleans. 1-2:30pm. Members, $5; non-members, $10. (504) 488-5488, ext. 12. 21 Third Sunday Concert Series. Local tenor Cedric Bridges and soprano Vicki Fisk. Wine and cheese reception. Christ Episcopal Church, 120 S. New Hampshire St., Covington. 5pm. Free. 892-3177. 23 Tea on Tuesday. Patricia Sander, from the Orchid Society, will demystify nature’s most illusive flowers. Tea features pastries, scones, and sandwiches. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Rd., New Orleans. 1:30-3:30pm. Members, $20; non-members, $25. Reservations, (504) 488-5488, ext. 12. 24-28 18th Annual Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival. www.tennesseewilliams.net. (504) 581-1144. 25-26 1st Annual Smokin’ Blues & Barbecue Challenge. Listen to great blues while competing against other locals in this first-ever BBQ competition presented by the Hammond Chamber of Commerce and sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society. Sign up at hammondbluesandbbq.com, or contact the Hammond chamber at 345-4457. 27 Abita Springs Whole Town Garage Sale & Flea Market. Historic district, Abita Springs. 8am-4pm. Free. JoAnne Barton, 892-7529. 27 Centennial of Flight Air Show. Aerobatic star Frank Ryder, military demonstration teams. Slidell Municipal Airport. Murray Seals, 649-5148. 27 Kid’s Fishing Clinic. Children age 10 and older are invited to learn how to fish. Pre-registration required. Fairview-Riverside State Park, Madisonville. 9am-12. 792-4652. 27 Strawberry Festival Fun Softball Tournament. Kiwanis Park, Ponchatoula. (800) 917-7045. 27 Strawberry Festival JC’s Jambalaya Cook-off. Kiwanis Park, Ponchatoula. (800) 917-7045. 28 Art á la Carte Spring Coordinated Gallery Openings. Olde Towne art galleries fire up the grills and open their doors for a progressive dinner and gallery openings. Slidell Cultural Center, 444 Erlanger Street, Slidell. $10. Kelli Gustafson, 646-4375. 30 4th Annual Family Life Conference. Workshops for students, parents and professionals sponsored by Southeastern’s College of Education & Human Development. Southeastern University Center, Hammond. 8:30am-4pm. $25; students, $15. Register online at www.tadac.org/flc. Beth Abel, 345-5493. Got an upcoming event? 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