1 Flyways and Byways. Ranger-led hike identifying bird population by sight and sound. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 8am. 624-4442; toll free, (888) 677-3668.

1 Live music by Molly Ringwalds! Wall Street, 4240 Hwy 22, Mandeville. 674-7911.

1 Slidell Churches in 1800s Exhibit. Guardians of Slidell History Museum, 2063 2nd St., Slidell. Thurs and Sat, 2-4pm. Free. Rosita Pastoret, 646-6118.

1 ZOOMobile: Furs, Feathers, Scales and Skins. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 1-2pm. 624-4442.

1-2 Mandeville’s Shared Stories, Diverse Expressions Art Exhibit. Linda Dautreuil and Luz-Maria Lopez are collecting oral histories that express and celebrate St. Tammany’s diverse culture. Mandeville Trailhead and Interpretive Center, 675 Lafitte Street, Mandeville. 2-4pm. Free. Dana Lafonta, 898-3011.

1-2 Miss Louisiana Teen & Miss Louisiana Jr. Teen America State Pageants. Greater Covington Center, 317 W. Jefferson, Covington. $10.

1-8 Mixed Media Art Exhibit. Slidell Cultural Center, 444 Erlanger St., Slidell. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat, 10am-2pm. Free. Juried. Kelli Gustafson, 646-4375.

1-16 A Decorative Arts Bestiary. Exhibit of the history and tradition of animal imagery in decorative and functional pieces. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, New Orleans. Tues-Sun, 10am-5pm. $6 adults, $5 seniors and students. (504) 488-2631.

1-22 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Seasonal farmers’ market items, artisans’ wares, unique gifts, cooking demonstrations. Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville. Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. Denise Gutnisky, 624-3147.

1-22 Trace Community Market. Arts and crafts. Pocket Park, E. Gibson St., Covington. Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. Sheryl Landry, 898-0686.

1-28 A Fusion of Nations, A Fusion of Cultures: Spain, France, the United States and the Louisiana Purchase. Exhibition of more than 75 maps, documents, paintings and artifacts that made the Louisiana Purchase possible. Adjoining exhibit, Napoleon’s Eyewitness: Pierre ClÇment Laussat and the Louisiana Purchase, traces Napoleon’s colonial prefect’s activities in the transfer of Louisiana from one nation to another. The Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal St., New Orleans. Tues-Sat, 10am-4:30pm. Free. (504) 598-4662.

1-28 Covington Farmers Market. Vegetables, fruit, dairy, poultry, seafood, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, plants and much more. 609 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed, 12-4pm; Sat, 9am-1pm. Bo Gallup, 892-1873.

1-28 Patterns. Group exhibition. Fort Isabel Gallery, 410 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm. 892-1841.

1-28 Selections from the Blackwater. Meredith Pardue and Emily Sartor Exhibit. Paintings, drawings, collages. Brunner Gallery, 215 N. Columbia St., Covington. Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm. Opening reception Feb. 8, 6-8pm. Free. Robin Hamaker, 893-0444.

2 Krewe of Claude Mardi Gras Parade. Famous pecan throws. Slidell. 1pm. Captain Hicks, 646-4366.

3-28 Julie David Art Exhibit. Mandeville City Hall Artists program, Mandeville City Hall, 3101 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Free. Interested artists call Nancy Clark, 626-4975.

7 Live music by The Blackened Blues Band! Wall Street, 4240 Hwy 22, Mandeville. 674-7911.

7-21 Les Nuits des Musiciens de France. UNO Performing Arts. Musical Excursions Series celebrating the Louisiana Purchase. Some of France’s greatest artists in their New Orleans debut. University of New Orleans, New Orleans. Fri. Dr. Jeff Cox, (504) 280-6381.

7-23 Bells Are Ringing. Musical. Playmakers Theater, 17101 Playmakers Rd., Covington. Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. $15 adults, $8 students. 893-1671.

8 Bug-Day Afternoon. Audubon Nature Institute’s Bugmobile. Fairview-Riverside State Park, Madisonville. 1-3:30pm. 792-4652.

8 Indoor Nature Trail Hike. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 3pm. 624-4442.

8 Junior Ranger Day. Fairview-Riverside State Park, Madisonville. Children ages 7 and up are invited to attend orientation day to receive program details. Bring a sack lunch and plan to stay for three scheduled programs to receive the Junior Ranger handbook. Noon-4pm. 792-4652.

8 Live music by Manny Bazoo! Wall Street, 4240 Hwy 22, Mandeville. 674-7911.

8 Millennium Krewe Mardi Gras Parade. Slidell. 1pm. Linda Ernce, 643-5115.

8 U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dance. Senior Center, 610 Cousin St., Slidell. 7-10:30pm. $8 adult members; $10 adult non-members. Sylvia Dahm, 641-6979.

8-28 Invitational Clay Exhibit. St. Tammany Art Association, 317 N. Columbia St., Covington. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm; Sat, noon-4pm. Tracy Thomassie, 892-8650.

9 Krewe of Slidellians. Slidell. 1 pm. Juanita Berdine, 641-1498.

9 A Walk of Art. Tile-making event kickoff for downtown Covington sidewalk beautification. Hasslock Studios, 334 N. Vermont St., Covington. 6-9pm. $100 per tile; proceeds benefit Junior League of Greater Covington. Reservations, 727-4038.

9 Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestra Concert. Northshore Philharmonia and Northshore Sinfonia performing. Greater Covington Center, 317 N. Jefferson St., Covington. 3pm. Hilary Brook, (504) 728-6470, (504) 392-4300, www.gnoyo.org.

14 Live music by Chris Leblanc Band. Wall Street, 4240 Hwy 22, Mandeville. 674-7911.

14-28 Alive & Kicking. Poignant drama/comedy about empty-nest syndrome. The Playhouse, Times Square Shopping Center, 1320 North Morrison Blvd., Hammond. Fri-Sat. 542-9243.

15 All Town Market. Vegetables, plants, crafts, art, children’s games, and more. Highway 36, Abita Springs. 10am-4pm. Free. Diane Trail, 868-3323.

15 Celebration of Nations. Cedarwood School’s PTA fund-raiser. Silent and live auction, dinner and dancing event at the Maritime Museum. Linda Reagan, 674-2684.

15 Fontainebleau’s History. History of the park from the days of Native Americans to the Louisiana Purchase era, and from the plantation era to the establishment of a State Park. Weather permitting, tour of park and plantation ruins. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 2pm. 624-4442.

15 Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestra Concert. Northshore Philharmonia and Northshore Sinfonia performing. First Baptist Church of New Orleans, New Orleans. 3pm. Hilary Brook, (504) 728-6470, (504) 392-4300, www.gnoyo.org.

15 Krewe of Bilge. Slidell. 12pm. Captain Rodney Nunez, 643-6680.

15 Live music by Chee Weez! Wall Street, 4240 Hwy 22, Mandeville. 674-7911.

15 Wild Night Life. Nocturnal trek explores creatures of the night. Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, New Orleans East. 6-9pm. $7 adults, $5 children; discounts for members. Dia Hitt, (504) 378-4149.

16 Camellia Garden Stroll. Hammond Research Station. 1-4pm. Annie Coco, 748-9381.

16 Krewe of Perseus Mardi Gras Parade. Slidell. 1pm. Patty Patterson, 643-9698.

16 Third Sunday Concert Series. Michael Gurt. Christ Episcopal Church, 120 S. New Hampshire St., Covington. Sun, 5pm. Free. 892-3177.

20 George Winston. Grammy Award-winning pianist/composer. Jazz, rhythm and blues, folk, stride and classical music. Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, Hammond. 7:30pm. Donna Gay Anderson, 543-4366.

21 Krewe of Eve Mardi Gras Parade. Mandeville. 7pm. Judy Frentz, 892-8904.

21 Live music by Bottoms Up! Wall Street, 4240 Hwy 22, Mandeville. 674-7911.

22 Folsom Open Air Market. 82337 June Street (corner of Hwy 40 East), Folsom. 9am-2pm. Free. Clythia C. Anderson, 796-9448.

22 Krewe of Mona Lisa & Moon Pie Mardi Gras Parade. Olde Towne Slidell. 7pm. Jacque Jenkins, 641-4783.

22 Krewe of Olympia Mardi Gras Parade. Covington. 5:30pm. Rusty Read, 867-1500.

22 Krewe of Push Mow Mardi Gras Parade. Abita Springs. 11am. Ann O’Brien, 892-8097.

22 Live music by Bag of Donuts. Wall Street, 4240 Hwy 22, Mandeville. 674-7911.

22 Ranger-led Nature Trail Hike. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 3pm. 624-4442.

22 Strawberry Festival Talent Show. Ponchatoula High School. Amy Harris, 370-5464, Jeff Pugh, 386-6737.

22 Whist Drive. Learn the classic card game of Whist and the history of some of today’s popular card games. Fairview-Riverside State Park, Madisonville. 10am-noon. 792-4652.

22 YMCA Guide Parade. Annual children’s parade. Covington. 11am. Stephanie Highfill, 893-4800.

22-28 Madisonville’s Shared Stories, Diverse Expressions Art Exhibit. Artists Linda Dautreuil and Luz-Maria Lopez are collecting oral histories that express and celebrate St. Tammany’s diverse culture. Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum, 133 Mabel St., Madisonville. Daily, 2-4pm. Opening reception Sat, 2-4pm. Free. Dana Lafonta, 898-3011.

23 Krewe of Dionysus Mardi Gras Parade. Slidell. 1pm. John Cassisa, 646-1899 or 726-0178.

26-28 She Loves Me. Romantic musical. Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond. Charles Effer, 549-2249.

27 Krewe of Aliases Mardi Gras Parade. Hammond. 6pm.

27 Krewe of Omega Mardi Gras Parade. Hammond. 6:30pm.

28 Live music by Four Unplugged. Wall Street, 4240 Hwy 22, Mandeville. 674-7911.

28 Original Krewe of Orpheus Mardi Gras Parade. Mandeville. 7pm. John Lawrence, 727-0920.

28 Krewe of Selene Mardi Gras Parade. Slidell. 6:30pm. Karen Baird, 641-7454.

MARCH 2003

1 Alive & Kicking. Poignant drama/comedy about empty-nest syndrome. The Playhouse, Times Square Shopping Center, 1320 North Morrison Blvd., Hammond. 542-9243

1 Bush Mardi Gras Parade. Bush. 9am. John Guzzardo, 886-3152.

1 Live music by Neighborhood Stars! Wall Street, 4240 Hwy 22, Mandeville. 674-7911.

1-2 Madisonville’s Shared Stories, Diverse Expressions Art Exhibit. Artists Linda Dautreuil and Luz-Maria Lopez are collecting oral histories that express and celebrate St. Tammany’s diverse culture. Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum, 133 Mabel St., Madisonville. 2-4pm. Free. Dana Lafonta, 898-3011.

1-29 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Seasonal farmer’s market items, artisans’ wares, unique gifts, cooking demonstrations. Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville. Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. Denise Gutnisky, 624-3147.

1-29 Trace Community Market. Arts and Crafts. Pocket Park, E. Gibson St., Covington. Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. Sheryl Landry, 898-0686.

1-31 Covington Farmers Market. Vegetables, fruit, dairy, poultry, seafood, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, plants and much more. 609 N. Columbia, Covington. Wed, 12-4pm; Sat, 9am-1pm. Bo Gallup, 892-1873.

1-31 Invitational Clay Exhibit. St. Tammany Art Association, 317 N. Columbia St., Covington. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm; Sat, noon-4pm. Tracy Thomassie, 892-8650.

1-31 Zemurray Gardens: Louisiana’s Best Kept Secret Garden. Zemurray Gardens Drive off Hwy. 40, Loranger. Jeanine Connelley, 878-2284.

2 Krewe of Tchefuncte Mardi Gras Boat Parade. Tchefuncte River, Madisonville. 2pm.

3 Mystic Krewe of Mardi Paws. Mandeville lakefront, Mandeville. 11am. Denise Gutnisky, 624-3147.

3-31 Sarah Dunn Art Exhibit. Mandeville City Hall Artists program, Mandeville City Hall, 3101 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Free. Interested artists call Nancy Clark, 626-4975.

4 Lions Club Mardi Gras Parade. Covington. 11am.

6 Copacabana. Exciting, passionate musical inspired by Barry Manilow’s hit song. Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, Hammond. 7:30 pm. Donna Gay Anderson, 543-4366.

7-22 Uncle Earl. Play about Gov. Earl Long. Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Dr., Slidell. Fri, Sat. Sunday matinee Mar 16. Adults, $12; 18 yrs and under, $5. 641-0324.

8 Live music by Machine Gun Kelly! Wall Street, 4240 Hwy 22, Mandeville. 674-7911.

8 Strawberry Festival Bass Tournament. South Pass. Ponchatoula City Hall. 386-6484.

8 Strawberry Festival Little Kings & Queens Pageant. Ponchatoula Community Center. Ponchatoula Jaycees, 370-5464.

9 Third Sunday Concert Series. Chamber Orchestra, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Christ Episcopal Church, 120 S. New Hampshire St., Covington. 5pm. Free. 892-3177.

14 Live music by Allison Collins! Wall Street, 4240 Hwy 22, Mandeville. 674-7911.

14-16 Amite Oyster Festival. Tangipahoa Parish Fairgrounds, Amite. Georgette Dupuy, 748-5161.

14-31 Alan Gerson Exhibit. Contemporary Mixed Media. Slidell Cultural Center, 444 Erlanger St., Slidell. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat, 10am-2pm. Free. Kelli Gustafson, 646-4375.

15 All Town Market. Vegetables, plants, crafts, art, children’s games, and more. Highway 36, Abita Springs. 10am-4pm. Free. Diane Trail, 868-3323.

15 Krewe of Erin. St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Ponchatoula. 10:30am. Bryan McMahon, 386-2877.

15 Live music by Molly Ringwalds. Wall Street, 4240 Hwy 22, Mandeville. 674-7911.

15 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville. 9am-1pm. Free. Denise Gutnisky, 624-3147.

15 Strawberry Festival Dance. Ponchatoula Lions Club. 9pm-1am. Leslie Fontenot, 969-5655, 370-9897.

15-17 Gospel Singing Jubilee. Apostolic Campground, Independence. “Pop” Cooksey, 878-3772.

16 Chef Soirée. Youth Service Bureau’s 19th annual fundraising gala. Bogue Falaya Park, Covington. 5-9pm. St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins at 5pm. 893-2570.

20 Tennessee Williams Literary Festival - Vieux Carre. Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, Hammond. Donna Gay Anderson, 543-4366.

22 Southeastern’s Rock & Roar Fest. Southeastern Louisiana University Campus, Hammond. 8am-3pm. Kathy Pittman, 549-2150.

22 Strawberry Festival Softball Tournament. Goodwin Park, Ponchatoula. Amy Hatatis, 370-5464, Jeff Pugh, 386-6737.

22 Strawberry Jam’n Toast to the Arts. Downtown Ponchatoula. Dr. Ted Hudspeth, 543-3624.

22-23 Northshore Spring Garden Show and Plant Sale. St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds, Covington. 9am-5pm. Adults, $3; children under 12, $1. 875-2635.

23 9th Annual Hammond Garden Club Spring Home & Garden Tour. Hammond. 2-5pm. Glenda Nelson, 345-5604.

28 Live music by Manny Bazoo. Wall Street, 4240 Hwy 22, Mandeville. 674-7911.

29 Whole Town Garage Sale. Abita Springs. 8am-4pm. Free. JoAnne Barton, 893-7529.

29 Folsom Open Air Market. 82337 June Street (corner of Hwy 40 East), Folsom. 9am-2pm. Free. Clythia C. Anderson, 796-9448.

29 Annual Plant Sale. Plants such as Cyprus Vine, Toadflax, Milk Weed, Fire Spike and more. Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, New Orleans East. 10am-4pm. Free with general admission. Dia Hitt, 504-378-4149.

29-30 Tickfaw Gospel Music Festival. Village of Tickfaw. 8am-8pm. Rose Loewenthal, 542-7159.

31 Wine Tasting Dinner. Five-course dinner with wine pairing. $65, reservations required. 7 pm. Cappita! Italian Bistro, 2891 Hwy 190. 626-5752.