Inside Northside Magazine's February/March 2005 Issue

FEBRUARY 2005

1-28 Exhibit. “New Year, New Work.” New work by gallery artists. Brunner Galley, 215 N. Columbia, Covington. Tues-Fri, 10-5; Sat, 1-5. 893-0444.

1-28 Mandeville City Hall Art Exhibit. Artist William Crowell. Arts program featuring a particular artist or group on a monthly basis. Mandeville City Hall, 3101 E. Causeway Approach. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Free. Interested artists or groups, call Nancy Clark, 626-3144.

2-26 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. Toll-free: (866) 892-1873.

3-26 “America’s Best Buy: The Louisiana Purchase” Exhibit. Slidell Museum, 2020 First St., Slidell. A comprehensive look at this monumental event. Thurs-Sat, 9am-4pm. Free. 646-4380.

5-26 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Vegetables, fruit, seasonal seafood, meat, wines, teas, poultry, honey, fresh baked goods, prepared foods, plants, flowers and herbs, artisans and more. Sat, 9am-1pm. Denise Gutnisky or Donna Beakley, 624-3147.

5-27 Old Time Religion–A Glimpse of Early Churches, Histories, Buildings, Preachers, Music and More in Rural Washington Parish. Varnado Store Museum, 936 Pearl St., Franklinton. Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm. Free. 795-0680, or Darlene Jones, 839-4210.

12 Beans and Bullets. Fort Pike State Historic Site, New Orleans. Rifle demonstrations; loading and firing techniques. Red beans and rice prepared over an open-hearth fire. 10am. (504) 662-5703.

12 Coordinated Gallery Openings. Downtown Covington. 6-9pm. Free. 892-1873.

12 Fontainebleau’s History. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. Park history from Indian era to early state park era. Walking tour of plantation era ruins, weather permitting. 2pm. 624-4442; toll-free, (888) 677-3668.

12 Language of the Fan. Fairview-Riverside State Park-Otis House, Madisonville. Children construct fan to take home. 11am-noon. Registration/information, 792-4652.

12 Meet the Authors. Reception and book signing with Bruce and Lou Stewart, Local authors of “Your Way Home: The Psychology of Place Inside and Out. Brunner Gallery, 215 N. Columbia, Covington. 6-8 pm. 893-0444.

12 Victorian Valentines Workshop. Fairview-Riverside State Historic Site, Madisonville. Children learn history of valentines; assemble a lacy Victorian Valentine or a mechanical valentine. 10am. Registration, 845-3318.

12-28 Exhibit. The Flaming Flamingo; artist Ginger Pine. Ft. Isabel Gallery, 502 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm. Opening reception: Feb 12, 6-9pm. 892-1841.

16 Luncheon. Sponsored by the Mandeville/Covington Women’s Connection. Benedict’s Restaurant, Mandeville. 11am. Tickets: $13. Teresa, 845-0067.

16-20 New Orleans Boat Show. The Gulf South’s biggest boating and fishing show. Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans. Wed-Fri, 5-10pm; Sat, 11am-10pm; Sun, 11am-6pm. $8, adults; $3, children 6-12; kids under 6 free. Advance tickets: www.neworleansboatshow.com. Judi Hymel Jacobs, (504) 780-1818.

17 Moscow Circus. A Russian Winter’s Tale. European-style circus from Moscow. Columbia Theatre, Hammond. 7pm. $19-$33. Tonya Lowentritt, 543-4366. www.selu.edu/columbia.

17 West St. Tammany Relay for Life Team Captain Meeting. For persons interested in becoming a team captain for the American Cancer Society’s Relay on April 9 at Covington Fairgrounds. St. Timothy’s Methodist Church, Asbury Dr., Mandeville. 7pm. Look for purple balloons. Susie O’Mahoney, 674-0767; ACS, (800) ACS-2345.

19 Artist Party. Works of Church Russell. CRU, 22 St. Ann St., accross from Mandeville post office. 7pm. 951-8982.

19 Fontainebleau’s History. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. Park history from Indian era to early state park era. Walking tour of plantation era ruins, weather permitting. 2pm. 624-4442; toll-free, (888) 677-3668.

19 Northshore Cajun Dance. Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs. Live Cajun music, dancing and food. Lessons, 7-7:30pm; live band, 8-10:30pm. Members, $6; non-members, $8. Paulette Laurent and Bill Weissborn, 882-3016.

20 Third Sunday Concert Series. Robin Williams on piano. Wine and cheese reception. Christ Episcopal Church, 120 S. New Hampshire St., Covington. Free. 5pm. 892-3177.

23 Go Red for Women. Sponsored by Northshore Regional Medical Center and the American Heart Association. Slidell City Auditorium, Slidell. Speakers 10:30 and 11:15, lunch and fashion show: 12 noon. Tickets: $20. Mary Christopher, 646-5014.

23 Re-Leaf Slidell. Heritage Park, Slidell. Unveiling of commemorative plaque listing Re-Leaf Slidell tree sponsors. Time TBA. Kelli Gustafson, 646-4375.

26 Art Exhibition. Artist Michael Beveridge. P.J.’s Coffee and Tea, Hwy. 22, Mandeville. 7pm. 373-8641.

26 Hardanger Embroidery Class. Fairview-Riverside State Park-Otis House, Madisonville. Basics of Hardanger embroidery for adults. Participants create decorative bookmark. Participants are encouraged to bring a sack lunch. 9:30am-2:30pm. Registration required; call 792-4652.

26 Nature Hayride. Fontainebleau State Park. Ranger-led tractor-pulled hayride viewing park flora and fauna; emphasis on poisonous plants. Meet at sugar mill ruins. 10am. Room for up to 30 participants. 624-4442; toll-free, (888) 677-3668.

27 Kidz Konfection, a Kulinary Extravaganza. Castine Center, Mandeville. Benefits Kids Konnection. Food, beverages, entertainment, silent and live auctions. 5-9pm. $85/person. 626-KIDZ, or www.kidz.la.

MARCH 2005

1-31 Exhibit. Group Show. Ft. Isabel Gallery, 502 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm. Opening reception: Mar 12, 6-10pm. 892-1841.

1-31 Mandeville City Hall Art Exhibit. Artists: Mandeville Junior High Talented Art Class. Arts program featuring a particular artist or group on a monthly basis. Mandeville City Hall, 3101 E. Causeway Approach. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Free. Interested artists or groups, call Nancy Clark, 626-3144.

4 Celebration of Nations 2005. Cedarwood School PTA Global Gala. Vintage Court, 75082 Hwy. 25, Covington. International cuisine, live music and dancing, silent and live auctions. Tickets start at $50; sponsorships available. Regina Wurtzel, (504) 401-5411; or CelebrateNations@hotmail.com.

4-20 Hotel Paradiso. Play. Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Dr., Slidell. Fri-Sat, 8pm. Adults, $12; youth, $5.

4-31 Photographic Exhibit. A.E. Fournet: Litost/Bardo/Wabi-Sabi. Black and white images from artist’s experiences in Prague during a ten-year period. Slidell Cultural Center. 444 Erlanger St., Slidell. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat, 10am-2pm. Free. Kelli Gustafson, 646-4375.

5 Bird Hike. Fairview-Riverside State Historic Site, Madisonville. 8:30-10am. 792-4652.

5 Flyways and Byways. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. Ranger-led walk identifying bird population. 8am. 624-4442; toll-free, (888) 677-3668.

5 Fur, Feathers, Scales & Skin. Audubon Nature Institute Zoomobile Program. Fairview-Riverside State Park, Madisonville. 1pm and 2pm. 792-4652.

5 Jeans & Queens Dogwood Square & Round Dance Festival. ESM Methodist Church, 510 Ave. B, Bogalusa. Nationally known callers and cuers. Workshops: round dance, 12-2pm; square dance, 2-4pm. Early rounds, 7:15-7:45pm; square/rounds, 8-10:30pm. John McKie, (601) 749-8471.

5 Rhapsody on the River. Northshore Symphony concert. Bogue Falaya Park, Covington. Free. Time TBA. 892-1873.

5 Third Annual Attic Sale. Junior League of Greater Covington. Indoor Self Storage, 809 Florida St., Mandeville. 7am.

5-27 All Aboard! Trains and Railroad Lines and the Early Settlement of Washington Parish and Southeastern Louisiana. Varnado Store Museum. 936 Pearl St., Franklinton. Free. Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm. 795-0680; or Darlene Jones, 839-4210.

5-29 Exhibit. Patricia Whitty and Margo Manning. LeMieux Galleries, 332 Julia St, New Orleans. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm. Opening reception: Sat, Mar 5.

5-31 Zemurray Gardens. Louisiana’s best-kept-secret garden. Loranger. 10am-6pm daily, weather permitting. Kent Robbins, 878-2284.

6 Bayou Jam Spring Concert Series. Heritage Park, Slidell. Live entertainment. Bring chairs, picnic blankets, food and beverages. Music: Four Unplugged. 6-8pm. Free. Kelli Gustafson, 646-4375.

6 Greater New Orleans Youth Concert. Greater Covington Center, 317 N. Jefferson St., Covington. 3pm. 867-1206.

9 Luncheon. Sponsored by the Mandeville/Covington Women’s Connection. Benedict’s Restaurant, Mandeville. 11am. $13. Teresa, 845-0067.

11 Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Casual Classics. St. Petersburg and Moscow; a journey of Russian music. Columbia Theatre, Hammond. $19-$33. 7pm. Tonya Lowentritt, 543-4366; www.selu/edu/columbia.

11 Northlake Performing Arts Society Concert. Greater Covington Center, 317 N. Jefferson St., Covington. 7pm. 867-1206.

12 Abita Springs Opry. Louisiana roots music in acoustic setting. Live radio broadcast. Abita Springs Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs. 7-9pm; doors open at 6. Food available. Music TBA. Advance tickets, $10 (center section). Adults, $7; seniors, 65+, $5; children 12 and under, free. 892-0711.

12 Appetite for Art 2. STAC’s pre-party for Spring for Art. Justice Center, Covington. New art will be unveiled. Initial presentation of Annual President’s Art Awards. 5-7pm. $50/person. 898-3011.

12 Creepy Crawly Critters. The world of invertebrates presented by the Louisiana Nature Center. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 1pm. 624-4442; toll-free, (888) 677-3668.

12 Exhibit. Mixed-media on canvas by Kat Fullilove and mixed-media sculpture by Babette Wattingy. Brunner Gallery, 215 N. Columbia, Covington. Tues-Fri, 10-5pm; Sat, 1-5pm. Reception: Mar. 12, 6-8pm. 893-0344

12 Krewe of Erin St. Patrick’s Parade. Downtown Ponchatoula. 10am. Bryan T. McMahon, 386-2877.

12 Nature Hayride. Fontainebleau State Park. Ranger-led tractor-pulled hayride viewing park flora and fauna; emphasis on poisonous plants. Meet at sugar mill ruins. 10am. Room for up to 30 participants. To pre-register, call 624-4442; toll-free, (888) 677-3668.

12 Spring for Art. A grand opening of galleries. Covington. 6-9pm. Free. 892-1873.

12-26 Bogalusa Farmers’ Market. 500 block of Columbia St., Bogalusa. Locally grown produce, homemade products. Sat, 8am-noon. Juried arts and crafts on second Saturday of each month. Vendors may contact Karen Applewhite, 735-0462; Joe Romano, 516-2392; or Larry Miller, 732-4018.

13 Hammond Garden Club Spring Tour of Homes. Hammond. 2-5pm. Melanie Stein, 345-8295.

13 Northlake Performing Arts Society Concert. Greater Covington Center, 317 N. Jefferson St., Covington. 3pm. 867-1206.

14 Save our Lake Golf Classic. Chateau Golf and Country Club, Kenner. Benefits Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation. $250-$2,000 sponsorships. Players, $125. Registration, 10:30am; tee time, 11:30am; awards party, 4pm. Sheila Ehren, (504) 836-2205.

17 Prospective Member Reception. Junior League of Greater Covington. Brunner Gallery, 215 N. Columbia, Covington. 6:30pm. Vicki Toups, 792-5093.

18 Columbia St. Block Party. Covington. 6-9pm. 892-1873.

18-19 Cajun Comedy Show. Greater Covington Center, 317 N. Jefferson St., Covington. 7pm. 867-1206.

18-20 Amite Oyster Festival. Tangipahoa Parish Fair Grounds, Amite. Amite Chamber of Commerce, 748-5537.

19 Abita Springs Whole Town Garage Sale and Flea Market. Hundreds of booths in field across from Abita Springs Town Hall; garage sales throughout Abita Springs. Benefits the Abita Recreation Center, Inc. 8am-4pm. JoAnne Barton, 893-7529.

19 Children’s Basket Weaving Workshop. Fairview-Riverside State Park, Madisonville. Children 8+ learn reed weaving techniques. 2-3pm. Registration required. 792-4652.

19 Explore the Shore. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 2pm. 624-4442; toll-free, (888) 677-3668.

19 Rock ’N Roar Fest. Student Union, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond. 8am-3pm. www.selu.edu/roarfest.

19 Strawberry Jam ’N Toast to the Arts. Downtown Ponchatoula. 10am-6pm. www.strawberryjam.org.

19-20 Northshore Spring Garden Show and Plant Sale. Magnolia Park, 13296 Hwy 40, Folsom. Presentations by flower, shrub and tree specialists; children’s discovery area; master gardeners answer questions. Proceeds to Dr. Bobby Fletcher College Scholarship Fund for students interested in horticulture. Admission, $3. 9am-4pm. James and Brenda Caston, 875-2635.

20 Bayou Jam Spring Concert Series. Heritage Park, Slidell. Live entertainment. Bring chairs, picnic blankets, food and beverages. Music: Pride’s Crossing. 6-8pm. Free. Kelli Gustafson, 646-4375.

20 Chef Soirée. Bogue Falaya Park, Covington. Benefits Youth Service Bureau. More than 100 restaurants participating. Music by Flite, Live Bait, and others. Fireworks. 5-9 pm. Tickets, $95 until 2/28; $110 after. No tickets sold at gate. Lorayne Martinson, 893-2570.

20 St. Joseph’s Altar and Parade. Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence. 4 pm. Buster Guzzardo, 878-2093.

20 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Olde Towne, Slidell: Second Street and Bouscaren to Front Street to Carey to Pontchartrain Drive to Front Street. Community parade; full-size floats, throws, bands. 1pm. Brad Champagne, 643-3151.

25 Concert at the Landing. Bogue Falaya River, Columbia Street Landing, Covington. 7pm. Free. 892-1873.

26 Celebrating Easter Traditions. Fairview-Riverside State Park, Madisonville. Easter egg hunt; egg rolling. Learn “egg pocking,” a custom that originated in Louisiana. 2-3 pm. 792-4652; toll-free, (888) 677-3247.

26 4th Annual Gospel Music Fest. Tickfaw. Gospel music groups, crafts and food. Donald Cimin, 542-7159.

26 27th Annual Crescent City Classic. 10K race starts at Jackson Square and finishes at City Park. Post Race Festival, with food tents, refreshments and live entertainment. Race starts at 8:30am. www.CCC10K.com.

26 Northshore Cajun Dance. Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs. Live Cajun music, dancing and food. Lessons, 7-7:30pm; live band, 8-10:30pm. Members, $6; non-members, $8. Paulette Laurent and Bill Weissborn, 882-3016.

26 Rescuing Animals in the Wild. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. Learn how to tell if and when a wild animal should be rescued and what organizations to contact for help. 1pm. 624-4442; toll-free, (888) 677-3668.

26 Wonders of the Wetlands. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 10am. 624-4442; toll-free, (888) 677-3668.

26 Zoomobile. Fairview-Riverside State Historic Site, Madisonville. 1 and 2pm. 845-3318.





		FEBRUARY 2005 1-28 Exhibit. “New Year, New Work.” New work by gallery artists. Brunner Galley, 215 N. Columbia, Covington. Tues-Fri, 10-5; Sat, 1-5. 893-0444. 1-28 Mandeville City Hall Art Exhibit. Artist William Crowell. Arts program featuring a particular artist or group on a monthly basis. Mandeville City Hall, 3101 E. Causeway Approach. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Free. Interested artists or groups, call Nancy Clark, 626-3144. 2-26 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. Toll-free: (866) 892-1873. 3-26 “America’s Best Buy: The Louisiana Purchase” Exhibit. Slidell Museum, 2020 First St., Slidell. A comprehensive look at this monumental event. Thurs-Sat, 9am-4pm. Free. 646-4380. 5-26 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Vegetables, fruit, seasonal seafood, meat, wines, teas, poultry, honey, fresh baked goods, prepared foods, plants, flowers and herbs, artisans and more. Sat, 9am-1pm. Denise Gutnisky or Donna Beakley, 624-3147. 5-27 Old Time Religion–A Glimpse of Early Churches, Histories, Buildings, Preachers, Music and More in Rural Washington Parish. Varnado Store Museum, 936 Pearl St., Franklinton. Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm. Free. 795-0680, or Darlene Jones, 839-4210. 12 Beans and Bullets. Fort Pike State Historic Site, New Orleans. Rifle demonstrations; loading and firing techniques. Red beans and rice prepared over an open-hearth fire. 10am. (504) 662-5703. 12 Coordinated Gallery Openings. Downtown Covington. 6-9pm. Free. 892-1873. 12 Fontainebleau’s History. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. Park history from Indian era to early state park era. Walking tour of plantation era ruins, weather permitting. 2pm. 624-4442; toll-free, (888) 677-3668. 12 Language of the Fan. Fairview-Riverside State Park-Otis House, Madisonville. Children construct fan to take home. 11am-noon. Registration/information, 792-4652. 12 Meet the Authors. Reception and book signing with Bruce and Lou Stewart, Local authors of “Your Way Home: The Psychology of Place Inside and Out. Brunner Gallery, 215 N. Columbia, Covington. 6-8 pm. 893-0444. 12 Victorian Valentines Workshop. Fairview-Riverside State Historic Site, Madisonville. Children learn history of valentines; assemble a lacy Victorian Valentine or a mechanical valentine. 10am. Registration, 845-3318. 12-28 Exhibit. The Flaming Flamingo; artist Ginger Pine. Ft. Isabel Gallery, 502 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm. Opening reception: Feb 12, 6-9pm. 892-1841. 16 Luncheon. Sponsored by the Mandeville/Covington Women’s Connection. Benedict’s Restaurant, Mandeville. 11am. Tickets: $13. Teresa, 845-0067. 16-20 New Orleans Boat Show. The Gulf South’s biggest boating and fishing show. Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans. Wed-Fri, 5-10pm; Sat, 11am-10pm; Sun, 11am-6pm. $8, adults; $3, children 6-12; kids under 6 free. Advance tickets: www.neworleansboatshow.com. Judi Hymel Jacobs, (504) 780-1818. 17 Moscow Circus. A Russian Winter’s Tale. European-style circus from Moscow. Columbia Theatre, Hammond. 7pm. $19-$33. Tonya Lowentritt, 543-4366. www.selu.edu/columbia. 17 West St. Tammany Relay for Life Team Captain Meeting. For persons interested in becoming a team captain for the American Cancer Society’s Relay on April 9 at Covington Fairgrounds. St. Timothy’s Methodist Church, Asbury Dr., Mandeville. 7pm. Look for purple balloons. Susie O’Mahoney, 674-0767; ACS, (800) ACS-2345. 19 Artist Party. Works of Church Russell. CRU, 22 St. Ann St., accross from Mandeville post office. 7pm. 951-8982. 19 Fontainebleau’s History. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. Park history from Indian era to early state park era. Walking tour of plantation era ruins, weather permitting. 2pm. 624-4442; toll-free, (888) 677-3668. 19 Northshore Cajun Dance. Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs. Live Cajun music, dancing and food. Lessons, 7-7:30pm; live band, 8-10:30pm. Members, $6; non-members, $8. Paulette Laurent and Bill Weissborn, 882-3016. 20 Third Sunday Concert Series. Robin Williams on piano. Wine and cheese reception. Christ Episcopal Church, 120 S. New Hampshire St., Covington. Free. 5pm. 892-3177. 23 Go Red for Women. Sponsored by Northshore Regional Medical Center and the American Heart Association. Slidell City Auditorium, Slidell. Speakers 10:30 and 11:15, lunch and fashion show: 12 noon. Tickets: $20. Mary Christopher, 646-5014. 23 Re-Leaf Slidell. Heritage Park, Slidell. Unveiling of commemorative plaque listing Re-Leaf Slidell tree sponsors. Time TBA. Kelli Gustafson, 646-4375. 26 Art Exhibition. Artist Michael Beveridge. P.J.’s Coffee and Tea, Hwy. 22, Mandeville. 7pm. 373-8641. 26 Hardanger Embroidery Class. Fairview-Riverside State Park-Otis House, Madisonville. Basics of Hardanger embroidery for adults. Participants create decorative bookmark. Participants are encouraged to bring a sack lunch. 9:30am-2:30pm. Registration required; call 792-4652. 26 Nature Hayride. Fontainebleau State Park. Ranger-led tractor-pulled hayride viewing park flora and fauna; emphasis on poisonous plants. Meet at sugar mill ruins. 10am. Room for up to 30 participants. 624-4442; toll-free, (888) 677-3668. 27 Kidz Konfection, a Kulinary Extravaganza. Castine Center, Mandeville. Benefits Kids Konnection. Food, beverages, entertainment, silent and live auctions. 5-9pm. $85/person. 626-KIDZ, or www.kidz.la. MARCH 2005 1-31 Exhibit. Group Show. Ft. Isabel Gallery, 502 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm. Opening reception: Mar 12, 6-10pm. 892-1841. 1-31 Mandeville City Hall Art Exhibit. Artists: Mandeville Junior High Talented Art Class. Arts program featuring a particular artist or group on a monthly basis. Mandeville City Hall, 3101 E. Causeway Approach. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Free. Interested artists or groups, call Nancy Clark, 626-3144. 2-26 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. Toll-free: (866) 892-1873. 4 Celebration of Nations 2005. Cedarwood School PTA Global Gala. Vintage Court, 75082 Hwy. 25, Covington. International cuisine, live music and dancing, silent and live auctions. Tickets start at $50; sponsorships available. Regina Wurtzel, (504) 401-5411; or CelebrateNations@hotmail.com. 4-20 Hotel Paradiso. Play. Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Dr., Slidell. Fri-Sat, 8pm. Adults, $12; youth, $5. 4-31 Photographic Exhibit. A.E. Fournet: Litost/Bardo/Wabi-Sabi. Black and white images from artist’s experiences in Prague during a ten-year period. Slidell Cultural Center. 444 Erlanger St., Slidell. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat, 10am-2pm. Free. Kelli Gustafson, 646-4375. 5 Bird Hike. Fairview-Riverside State Historic Site, Madisonville. 8:30-10am. 792-4652. 5 Flyways and Byways. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. Ranger-led walk identifying bird population. 8am. 624-4442; toll-free, (888) 677-3668. 5 Fur, Feathers, Scales & Skin. Audubon Nature Institute Zoomobile Program. Fairview-Riverside State Park, Madisonville. 1pm and 2pm. 792-4652. 5 Jeans & Queens Dogwood Square & Round Dance Festival. ESM Methodist Church, 510 Ave. B, Bogalusa. Nationally known callers and cuers. Workshops: round dance, 12-2pm; square dance, 2-4pm. Early rounds, 7:15-7:45pm; square/rounds, 8-10:30pm. John McKie, (601) 749-8471. 5 Rhapsody on the River. Northshore Symphony concert. Bogue Falaya Park, Covington. Free. Time TBA. 892-1873. 5 Third Annual Attic Sale. Junior League of Greater Covington. Indoor Self Storage, 809 Florida St., Mandeville. 7am. 5-26 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Vegetables, fruit, seasonal seafood, meat, wines, teas, poultry, honey, fresh baked goods, prepared foods, plants, flowers and herbs, artisans and more. Sat, 9am-1pm. Denise Gutnisky or Donna Beakley, 624-3147. 5-27 All Aboard! Trains and Railroad Lines and the Early Settlement of Washington Parish and Southeastern Louisiana. Varnado Store Museum. 936 Pearl St., Franklinton. Free. Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm. 795-0680; or Darlene Jones, 839-4210. 5-29 Exhibit. Patricia Whitty and Margo Manning. LeMieux Galleries, 332 Julia St, New Orleans. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm. Opening reception: Sat, Mar 5. 5-31 Zemurray Gardens. Louisiana’s best-kept-secret garden. Loranger. 10am-6pm daily, weather permitting. Kent Robbins, 878-2284. 6 Bayou Jam Spring Concert Series. Heritage Park, Slidell. Live entertainment. Bring chairs, picnic blankets, food and beverages. Music: Four Unplugged. 6-8pm. Free. Kelli Gustafson, 646-4375. 6 Greater New Orleans Youth Concert. Greater Covington Center, 317 N. Jefferson St., Covington. 3pm. 867-1206. 9 Luncheon. Sponsored by the Mandeville/Covington Women’s Connection. Benedict’s Restaurant, Mandeville. 11am. $13. Teresa, 845-0067. 11 Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Casual Classics. St. Petersburg and Moscow; a journey of Russian music. Columbia Theatre, Hammond. $19-$33. 7pm. Tonya Lowentritt, 543-4366; www.selu/edu/columbia. 11 Northlake Performing Arts Society Concert. Greater Covington Center, 317 N. Jefferson St., Covington. 7pm. 867-1206. 12 Abita Springs Opry. Louisiana roots music in acoustic setting. Live radio broadcast. Abita Springs Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs. 7-9pm; doors open at 6. Food available. Music TBA. Advance tickets, $10 (center section). Adults, $7; seniors, 65+, $5; children 12 and under, free. 892-0711. 12 Appetite for Art 2. STAC’s pre-party for Spring for Art. Justice Center, Covington. New art will be unveiled. Initial presentation of Annual President’s Art Awards. 5-7pm. $50/person. 898-3011. 12 Creepy Crawly Critters. The world of invertebrates presented by the Louisiana Nature Center. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 1pm. 624-4442; toll-free, (888) 677-3668. 12 Exhibit. Mixed-media on canvas by Kat Fullilove and mixed-media sculpture by Babette Wattingy. Brunner Gallery, 215 N. Columbia, Covington. Tues-Fri, 10-5pm; Sat, 1-5pm. Reception: Mar. 12, 6-8pm. 893-0344 12 Krewe of Erin St. Patrick’s Parade. Downtown Ponchatoula. 10am. Bryan T. McMahon, 386-2877. 12 Nature Hayride. Fontainebleau State Park. Ranger-led tractor-pulled hayride viewing park flora and fauna; emphasis on poisonous plants. Meet at sugar mill ruins. 10am. Room for up to 30 participants. To pre-register, call 624-4442; toll-free, (888) 677-3668. 12 Spring for Art. A grand opening of galleries. Covington. 6-9pm. Free. 892-1873. 12-26 Bogalusa Farmers’ Market. 500 block of Columbia St., Bogalusa. Locally grown produce, homemade products. Sat, 8am-noon. Juried arts and crafts on second Saturday of each month. Vendors may contact Karen Applewhite, 735-0462; Joe Romano, 516-2392; or Larry Miller, 732-4018. 13 Hammond Garden Club Spring Tour of Homes. Hammond. 2-5pm. Melanie Stein, 345-8295. 13 Northlake Performing Arts Society Concert. Greater Covington Center, 317 N. Jefferson St., Covington. 3pm. 867-1206. 14 Save our Lake Golf Classic. Chateau Golf and Country Club, Kenner. Benefits Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation. $250-$2,000 sponsorships. Players, $125. Registration, 10:30am; tee time, 11:30am; awards party, 4pm. Sheila Ehren, (504) 836-2205. 17 Prospective Member Reception. Junior League of Greater Covington. Brunner Gallery, 215 N. Columbia, Covington. 6:30pm. Vicki Toups, 792-5093. 17 West St. Tammany Relay for Life Team Captain Meeting. For persons interested in becoming a team captain for the American Cancer Society’s Relay on April 9 at Covington Fairgrounds. St. Timothy’s Methodist Church, Asbury Dr., Mandeville. 7pm. Look for purple balloons. Susie O’Mahoney, 674-0767; ACS, (800) ACS-2345. 18 Columbia St. Block Party. Covington. 6-9pm. 892-1873. 18-19 Cajun Comedy Show. Greater Covington Center, 317 N. Jefferson St., Covington. 7pm. 867-1206. 18-20 Amite Oyster Festival. Tangipahoa Parish Fair Grounds, Amite. Amite Chamber of Commerce, 748-5537. 19 Abita Springs Whole Town Garage Sale and Flea Market. Hundreds of booths in field across from Abita Springs Town Hall; garage sales throughout Abita Springs. Benefits the Abita Recreation Center, Inc. 8am-4pm. JoAnne Barton, 893-7529. 19 Children’s Basket Weaving Workshop. Fairview-Riverside State Park, Madisonville. Children 8+ learn reed weaving techniques. 2-3pm. Registration required. 792-4652. 19 Explore the Shore. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 2pm. 624-4442; toll-free, (888) 677-3668. 19 Rock ’N Roar Fest. Student Union, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond. 8am-3pm. www.selu.edu/roarfest. 19 Strawberry Jam ’N Toast to the Arts. Downtown Ponchatoula. 10am-6pm. www.strawberryjam.org. 19-20 Northshore Spring Garden Show and Plant Sale. Magnolia Park, 13296 Hwy 40, Folsom. Presentations by flower, shrub and tree specialists; children’s discovery area; master gardeners answer questions. Proceeds to Dr. Bobby Fletcher College Scholarship Fund for students interested in horticulture. Admission, $3. 9am-4pm. James and Brenda Caston, 875-2635. 20 Bayou Jam Spring Concert Series. Heritage Park, Slidell. Live entertainment. Bring chairs, picnic blankets, food and beverages. Music: Pride’s Crossing. 6-8pm. Free. Kelli Gustafson, 646-4375. 20 Chef Soirée. Bogue Falaya Park, Covington. Benefits Youth Service Bureau. More than 100 restaurants participating. Music by Flite, Live Bait, and others. Fireworks. 5-9 pm. Tickets, $95 until 2/28; $110 after. No tickets sold at gate. Lorayne Martinson, 893-2570. 20 St. Joseph’s Altar and Parade. Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence. 4 pm. Buster Guzzardo, 878-2093. 20 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Olde Towne, Slidell: Second Street and Bouscaren to Front Street to Carey to Pontchartrain Drive to Front Street. Community parade; full-size floats, throws, bands. 1pm. Brad Champagne, 643-3151. 25 Concert at the Landing. Bogue Falaya River, Columbia Street Landing, Covington. 7pm. Free. 892-1873. 26 Celebrating Easter Traditions. Fairview-Riverside State Park, Madisonville. Easter egg hunt; egg rolling. Learn “egg pocking,” a custom that originated in Louisiana. 2-3 pm. 792-4652; toll-free, (888) 677-3247. 26 4th Annual Gospel Music Fest. Tickfaw. Gospel music groups, crafts and food. Donald Cimin, 542-7159. 26 27th Annual Crescent City Classic. 10K race starts at Jackson Square and finishes at City Park. Post Race Festival, with food tents, refreshments and live entertainment. Race starts at 8:30am. www.CCC10K.com. 26 Northshore Cajun Dance. Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs. Live Cajun music, dancing and food. Lessons, 7-7:30pm; live band, 8-10:30pm. Members, $6; non-members, $8. Paulette Laurent and Bill Weissborn, 882-3016. 26 Rescuing Animals in the Wild. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. Learn how to tell if and when a wild animal should be rescued and what organizations to contact for help. 1pm. 624-4442; toll-free, (888) 677-3668. 26 Wonders of the Wetlands. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 10am. 624-4442; toll-free, (888) 677-3668. 26 Zoomobile. Fairview-Riverside State Historic Site, Madisonville. 1 and 2pm. 845-3318.

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