JUNE 2003

1 Bayou Liberty Pirogue Races. Oldest on-going pirogue races in the state in its 53rd year. St. Genevieve Church, Hwy 433, Bayou Liberty. 12-7pm. Free. A.L. Pichon, 643-2581.

2-6 Summer Arts Camp. Teens aged 13-17 will learn about and create a variety of arts and crafts. Hammond Regional Arts Center, 217 E. Thomas St. Members, $50; non-members, $65. 10am-2pm. Joey France, 542-7113.

2-28 The Gardens of Monticello and Malmaison. New Orleans Botanical Gardens, in collaboration with the Historic New Orleans Collection, presents an exhibit featuring the gardens of the estates of President Thomas Jefferson and Emperor Napoleon and the Empress Josephine of France. City Park, #1 Palm Drive, New Orleans. Tues-Sat, 10am-4:30pm. Paul Soniat, (504) 483-9472.

2-30 Marra Barcelona Exhibition. Arts program sponsored by Mayor Eddie Price and the Mandeville City Council. Mandeville City Hall, 3101 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Free. Nancy Clark, 626-3144.

2-30 Pre-school Summer Camp. From Monday's Macaroni Madness to Freaky Friday's Face Paint, children ages 1-5 will experience new and exciting events every day. Primary Colors Learning Centers, 2250 7th St., Mandeville; 1980 Rosemeade Dr., Slidell. Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm with extended hours. Amy Poteet in Mandeville, 674-0086; Effie O'Neill in Slidell, 643-7400.

2-30 Summer Safari Camp. Swimming, field trips, arts and crafts, movies, bowling, zoo and much more for children ages 4-12. Bring lunch Mon and Wed; hot lunch provided other days. Creative Child Learning Center, 4441 Iberville St., Mandeville. Mon-Fri, 6:30am-6pm. $75 registration fee includes t-shirt. $135/week. 626-0220.

3-26 Mudbugs with Bernard Mattox. Clay sculpting classes for ages 5-13. Student art exhibition in August. Students receive camp t-shirt. Tues and Thurs, 10am-12 or 1-3pm. STAA members, $70; non-members, $90; lab fee, $35. 129 N. New Hampshire St., Covington. St. Tammany Art Association, 892-8650.

3-29 Jefferson's America & Napoleon's France. Commemorating the Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial. Exhibition illustrates the ideals and vision of two of history's most fascinating figures, Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon Bonaparte. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park. Tues-Sun, 10am-5pm. Adults, $12; seniors and students, $11; children ages 3-17, $6. (504) 488-2631.

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

4-28 White Night Exhibition. Group theme show of new works. Fort Isabel Gallery, 401 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm. Free. Wes Koon, 892-1841.

5-28 Saloons, etc... Slidell Business Community 1880-1940. Art exhibit. Guardian of Slidell History Museum, 2063 Second St., Slidell. Thurs, Sat; 2-4pm. Rosita Pastoret, 646-6118.

6 Kids Fest Children's Art Festival. Audubon Louisiana Nature Center will present its Wild Side table in the gazebo with live animals; Aquarium of the America's AquaVan will show off creatures of the deep; chalk drawing contest; spacewalk; entertainment. Heritage Park, Slidell. 11am-2pm. Free. 646-4375

6 Live music by Blue Meanies. Wall Street, 4240 Hwy 22, Mandeville. 674-7911.

6-27 Marvels of the Marsh. Examine the bio-diversity of marsh plants and animals. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. Fri, 5pm. 624-4442.

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

7 Old Fashioned Meet & Greet Picnic. Picnic in conjunction with Folsom Centennial Celebration. Midway Ministries Center, Hwy 25, Folsom. 11am-3pm. Debbie Wactor, 796-9833.

7-28 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Vegetables, fruit, seafood, honey, baked goods, plants, herbs, artisans and more. 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville. Sat, 9am-1pm. Denise Gutnisky, 624-3147.

7-28 Trace Community Market. Arts and crafts nestled in the trees of Pocket Park. E. Gibson St., Covington. Sat, 9am-1pm. Sheryl Landry, 898-0686.

9-13 Summer Arts Camp. Educational art-filled camp includes art projects, dance, music and theater. Ages 6-12. Hammond Regional Arts Center, 217 E. Thomas St. Members, $100; non-members, $150. 9am-5pm. Joey France, 542-7113.

9-14 Missoula Children's Theatre Camp. Production of "Red Riding Hood." No experience necessary. Auditions Mon, June 9; rehearsal following. Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Dr., Slidell. 10am-2:30pm. K-12. STAA members, $50; non-members, $85. St. Tammany Art Association, 892-8650.

9-27 Art Camp Scribbles & Giggles. For children ages 5-11. Projects from painting to paper mach‚, print making to jewelry making. Camp participants' art exhibition in August. Location in Covington to be announced. STAA members, $100; non-members, $120. All supplies included, plus camp t-shirt. Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm. St. Tammany Art Association, 892-8650.

9-29 Acting Camp. Workshop for actors ages 8-16. Includes characterization, improvisation, music, dance, basic stage movement, set design and make-up. Performances June 28-29. Skyfire Theatre, 332 N. New Hampshire St., Covington. Mon-Fri, 1-5pm. Rita Stockstill, 875-7577.

10 Smart Women Finish Rich. Investment seminar especially for women including delicious dinner at Demarco's Restaurant, 1300 S. Morrison, Hammond. 6:30-8:30pm. Free. A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., 542-7770.

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

14 Bug Day Afternoon. Audubon Nature Institute's Bugmobile. Otis House, Fairview-Riverside State Park, Madisonville. 1-3pm. 792-4652.

14 Coordinated Gallery Openings. Galleries throughout downtown Covington preview the monthly featured artists. 6-9pm. Free. Tracy Thomassie, 892-8650.

14 Jazz'n the Vines. Outdoor concert series offering jazz, swing and bluegrass. Bring a blanket, chairs, flashlight and picnic dinner. Music by Don Vappie & The Creole Jazz Serenaders. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy 1082, Bush. 6:30-9pm. $8.50. Susan Seago, 892-9742.

14 Live music by Coffee. Wall Street, 4240 Hwy 22, Mandeville. 674-7911.

14 Louisiana Renaissance Festival Open Cast Call. Annual open cast call and participant sign-up. All ages welcome; no experience required. Learn how to be an interesting and interactive villager for the 2003 Louisiana Renaissance Festival to be held in November. 46468 River Road, Hammond. 10am. Kenneth Dickson, 429-9992. www.larf.org.

14 U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dance. Dance lessons, exhibition and social dancing. Senior Center, 610 Cousin St., Slidell. 7-10:30pm. Live music: adult member, $8; adult non-member, $10. Recorded music: Adult member, $5; Adult non-member, $8. Sylvia Dahm, 641-6979.

14-30 Alan Flattmann Exhibition and Book Signing. One-man show featuring book signing for "French Quarter Impressions." St. Tammany Art Association, 317 N. Columbia St., Covington. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm; Sat, 12-4pm. Opening reception June 14, 6-8pm. Free. Tracy Thomassie, 892-8650.

14-30 Jerry Greenberg Exhibition. Impressionistic landscapes. Brunner Gallery, 215 N. Columbia, downtown Covington. Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm. Opening reception June 14, 6-8pm. Free. Robin Hamaker, 893-0444.

15 Bayou Jam Concert Series. Bring blankets, chairs and picnic lunches. Music by Amy & The Hank Sinatras. Heritage Park, Slidell. 4-6pm. Free. Kelli Gustafson, 643-4375.

15 Juneteenth Festival. Zemurray Park, Hammond. Geraldine Young, 345-2844.

15 Louisiana Bicycle Festival. Antique bicycle exhibits, bicycle flea market, unique bike contest, high-wheeler demonstration, prizes and more. UCM Museum, 22275 Hwy 36, Abita Springs. 11am-5pm. Free. John Preble, 892-2624.

15-19 Alan Flattmann Pastel and Watercolor Landscape Workshop. Four-day workshop of plein aire painting. Welcoming reception and slide show June 15, 6pm. St. Joseph Abbey, River Road, Covington. Adrienne Laborde, 867-2234.

17-27 The Brave Magnolia. Artists express their most fervent feelings toward the Louisiana State Flower. Hammond Regional Arts Center, 217 E. Thomas St. Tues-Fri, 10am-5pm. Opening reception June 20, 5-7pm. 542-7113.

18-22 9th Annual Jumpin' With Jazz Charity Horse Show. Lagniappe Farm, Folsom. Grounds open daily 8am. Free. Suzy Kessenich, 892-7848.

20 Live music by Top Cats. Wall Street, 4240 Hwy 22, Mandeville. 674-7911.

20 Sunset at the Landing Concert Series. Outdoor performance on the Bogue Falaya River. Some seating provided; concert goers welcome to bring blankets, chairs, food, etc. Music by Don Vappie & The Creole Jazz Serenaders. Columbia Street Landing, Covington. 6-8pm. Free. Bo Gallup, 892-1873.

20-22 Ponchatoula Magic City Reggae & Latino Festival. Tasker Park, Ponchatoula. Sherman Sterling, 386-0538.

21 Abita Springs All Town Market. Antiques, plants, baked goods, art, crafts and more. Hwy 36, Downtown Abita Springs. 10am-4pm. Diane Trail, 867-3323.

21 Live music by Big Wheel. Wall Street, 4240 Hwy 22, Mandeville. 674-7911.

21 Northshore Cajun Dance. Live Cajun music and dancing with a workshop. Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs. 7-11pm. Members, $6; non-members $8. Pat Baudier, 882-3848.

21-22 Ponchatoula City Wide Sidewalk Sale. Mary Scandurro, 386-0026.

21-22 Tour de Louisiane-New Orleans Bicycle Club Bike Race. Time trial event Saturday morning in Abita Springs on Hwy. 36. Saturday afternoon the Tour moves near Hammond for the road race event. Highlight of the event in downtown Covington Sunday morning for the four-corner criterion with start/finish at the courthouse. Free to spectators. Keith Duet, 626-8787.

27 Columbia Street Block Party. Antique cars, music and family fun. Columbia St., Covington. 6:30-9:30pm. Free. Susie Diamond, 892-1873.

27-28 Oliver! Musical directed by Wendy Taucher, internationally acclaimed freelance director and choreographer. Columbia Theatre, 220 E. Thomas St., Hammond. Fri, 7:30pm; Sat, 2pm and 7:30pm. Donna Gay Anderson, 543-4366.

27-28 West Side Story. Teenage musical. Skyfire Theatre, 332 N. New Hampshire St., Covington. 8pm. Rita Stockstill, 875-7577.

27-29 Bayou Lacombe Crab Festival. 27th year. Live music, arts and crafts, carnival rides and lots of crab specialties. John Davis Park, Hwy 190, Lacombe. Fri, 5-10pm; Sat, 10am-11pm; Sun, 12-10pm. Friday, free; Sat-Sun, $4. Dorothy Calderone, 882-5528.

28 Folsom Open Air Market. Local farmers, nurseries, antiques, crafts and garage sale items. 82337 June St. (corner of Hwy 40 East), Folsom. 9am-2pm. Clythia Anderson, 796-9448.

28 Kids Fishing Clinic. For beginning anglers ages 10 and over. Registration required. Otis House, Fairview-Riverside State Park, Madisonville. 9am-12. Free with park admission; supplies included. 792-4652.

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

28 Old Fashioned Family Fourth. Bring a blanket, chairs and picnic to enjoy live entertainment and fantastic fireworks. Bogue Falaya Park, Covington. 6-9pm. Free. Susie Diamond, 892-1873.

28-29 Varnado Store Museum. Century-old general store museum features old-fashioned canning and preserving demonstrations. 936 Pearl St., Franklinton. Sat, 10-4; Sun, 1-4. Free. 795-0680.

29 Bayou Jam Concert Series. Bring blankets, chairs and picnic lunches. Music by Los Sagitoros. Heritage Park, Slidell. 4-6pm. Free. Kelli Gustafson, 643-4375.

JULY 2003

1-7 Alan Flattmann Exhibition and Book Signing. One-man show featuring pastels by Alan Flattmann and book signing for "French Quarter Impressions." St. Tammany Art Association, 317 N. Columbia St., Covington. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm; Sat, 12-4pm. Free. Tracy Thomassie, 892-8650.

1-31 Pre-school Summer Camp. From Monday's Macaroni Madness to Freaky Friday's Face Paint, children ages 1-5 will experience new and exciting events every day. Primary Colors Learning Centers, 2250 7th St., Mandeville; 1980 Rosemeade Dr., Slidell. Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm with extended hours. Amy Poteet in Mandeville, 674-0086; Effie O'Neill in Slidell, 643-7400.

1-31 The Gardens of Monticello and Malmaison. New Orleans Botanical Gardens in collaboration with the Historic New Orleans Collection presents an exhibit featuring the gardens of the estates of President Thomas Jefferson and Emperor Napoleon and the Empress Josephine of France. City Park, #1 Palm Drive, New Orleans. Tues-Sat, 10am-4:30pm. Paul Soniat, 504-483-9472.

1-31 Jefferson's America & Napoleon's France. Commemorating the Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial. Unprecedented exhibition illustrates the ideals and vision of two of history's most fascinating figures, Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon Bonaparte. Artwork by American and French masters, priceless historical documents and dazzling examples of jewelry, textiles and furniture reflecting the opulence of the Napoleonic era. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park. Tues-Sun, 10am-5pm. Adults, $12; Seniors and Students, $11; Children ages 3-17, $6. 504-488-2631.

1-31 Laurie Power Exhibition. Art exhibit sponsored by Mayor Eddie Price and the Mandeville City Council. Mandeville City Hall, 3101 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Free. Nancy Clark, 626-3144.

1-31 Summer Safari Camp. Swimming, field trips, arts and crafts, movies, bowling, zoo and much more for children ages 4-12. Bring lunch Mon and Wed; hot lunch provided other days. Creative Child Learning Center, 4441 Iberville St., Mandeville. Mon-Fri, 6:30am-6pm. $75 registration fee includes t-shirt. $135/week. 626-0220.

2-30 Covington Farmers Market. Vegetables, fruit, dairy, poultry, seafood, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, plants, artisans and more. 609 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed, 12-4pm; Sat, 9am-1pm. Bo Gallup, 892-1873.

2-31 Fort Isabel & Friends Exhibition. Group show of new and recent works by member artists and invited guest artists. Fort Isabel Gallery, 401 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm. Free. Wes Koon, 892-1841.

3 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza. Zemurray Park, Hammond. Hammond City Hall, 542-3403.

4 Slidell Heritage Festival. Food, music, arts and crafts and classic cars. Fireworks over Bayou Bonfouca at 9pm. All profits go to local charities. Historic Olde Towne Slidell. 10am-9pm. $3. Brenda Case, 643-1234.

4-6 Mandeville Seafood Festival. 25th anniversary. Great seafood, arts and crafts, live entertainment, children's activities and fireworks. Mandeville Harbor, Lakeshore Dr. and Jackson Ave., Mandeville. Fri-Sat, 11am-midnight; Sun, 11am-9pm. Adults, $7; 10 and under, free; 65 and older, free. Bill Dobson, 624-9762.

5-26 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Vegetables, fruit, seafood, honey, baked goods, plants, herbs, artisans and more. 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville. Sat, 9am-1pm. Denise Gutnisky, 624-3147.

5-26 Trace Community Market. Arts and crafts nestled in the trees of Pocket Park. E. Gibson Street, Covington. Sat, 9am-1pm. Sheryl Landry, 898-0686.

7-27 Acting Camp. Workshop for actors ages 8-16. Includes characterization, improvisation, music, dance, basic stage movement, set design and make-up. Performances July 26-27. Skyfire Theatre, 332 N. New Hampshire St., Covington. Mon-Fri, 1-5pm. $125 per participant. Rita Stockstill, 875-7577.

7-31 Art Camp Scribbles & Giggles. For children ages 5-11. Projects from painting to paper mach‚, print making to jewelry making. Camp participants' art exhibition in August. Location in Covington to be announced. STAA members, $100; non-members, $120. All supplies included plus camp t-shirt. Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm. St. Tammany Art Association, 892-8650.

8-31 Mudbugs with Bernard Mattox. Clay sculpting classes for ages 5-13. Student art exhibition in August. Students receive camp t-shirt. Tues and Thurs, 10am-12 or 1-3pm. STAA members, $70; non-members, $90; lab fee, $35. 129 N. New Hampshire St., Covington. St. Tammany Art Association, 892-8650.

10-27 Pajama Game. Musical. Playmakers Theater, 17101 Playmakers Rd., Covington. Thurs-Sun. Adults, $15; students, $8. Box office, 893-1671.

11 Del McCoury Band. Bluegrass legend peforming at the Columbia Theatre, 220 E. Thomas St., Hammond. 7:30pm. Donna Gay Anderson, 543-4366.

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

11-26 Monky Business. The Playhouse, Times Square Shopping Center, Hammond. Fri-Sat, 8pm. 542-9243.

11-26 West Side Story. Teenage musical. Skyfire Theatre, 332 N. New Hampshire St., Covington. Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. Rita Stockstill, 875-7577.

12 Coordinated Gallery Openings. Galleries throughout downtown Covington preview the monthly featured artists. 6-9pm. Free. Tracy Thomassie, 892-8650.

12 Jazz'n the Vines. Outdoor concert series offering jazz, swing and bluegrass. Bring a blanket, chairs, flashlight and picnic dinner. Music by Milonga Tango Band. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy 1082, Bush. 6:30-9pm. $8.50. Susan Seago, 892-9742.

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

12 U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dance. Dance lessons, exhibition and social dancing. Senior Center, 610 Cousin St., Slidell. 7-10:30pm. Live music: adult member, $8; adult non-member, $10. Recorded music: adult member, $5; adult non-member, $8. Sylvia Dahm, 641-6979.

12-31 Jack Swanson Photographic Exhibition. Photographs by Jack Swanson with special exhibit, The Photographs of Herman Leonard. St. Tammany Art Association, 317 N. Columbia St., Covington. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm; Sat, 12-4pm. Opening reception July 12, 6-8pm. Free. Tracy Thomassie, 892-8650.

13-16 Carol Arabie Watercolor Workshop. Three-day workshop dealing with watercolor materials, brushwork, color mixing and composition. Welcoming reception and orientation July 13, 6pm. St. Joseph Abbey, River Road, Covington. 225-752-7804.

14 Culinary Arts Series. Fundraiser features area chefs demonstrating their talents along with wine tastings. Door prizes. Hammond Regional Arts Center, 217 E. Thomas St. 6-9pm. $30. Joey France, 542-7113.

18 Sunset at the Landing Concert Series. Outdoor musical performance on the Bogue Falaya River. Some seating provided; concert goers welcome to bring blankets, chairs, food, etc. Columbia Street Landing, Covington. 6-8pm. Free. Bo Gallup, 892-1873.

19 Abita Springs All Town Market. Antiques, plants, baked goods, art, crafts and more. Hwy. 36, Downtown Abita Springs. 10am-4pm. Diane Trail, 867-3323.

19 Live music by Liquid Sand. Wall Street, 4240 Hwy 22, Mandeville. 674-7911.

21-26 Missoula Children's Theatre Camp. Production of Hansel and Gretel.No experience necessary. Auditions Mon, July 21, with rehearsal following. Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Dr., Slidell. 10am-2:30pm. K-12. STAA members, $50; non-members, $85. St. Tammany Art Association, 892-8650.

25 Columbia Street Block Party. Antique cars, music and family fun. Columbia St., Covington. 6:30-9:30pm. Free. Susie Diamond, 892-1873.

26 Folsom Open Air Market. Local farmers, nurseries, antiques, crafts and garage sale items. 82337 June St. (corner of Hwy. 40 East), Folsom. 9am-2pm. Clythia Anderson, 796-9448.

26 Jazz'n the Vines. Outdoor concert series offering jazz, swing and bluegrass. Bring a blanket, chairs, flashlight and picnic dinner. Music by Rites of Swing, 81250 Hwy 1082, Bush. 6:30-9pm. $8.50. Susan Seago, 892-9742.

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

26 Northshore Cajun Dance. Live Cajun music and dancing with a workshop. Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs. 7-11pm. Members, $6; non-members $8. Pat Baudier, 882-3848.

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