Inside Scoop: July/August 2008

 

July 2008

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

1-31 Southeastern Louisiana University Contemporary Art Gallery. Monthly exhibitions, lectures. 100 East Stadium, Hammond. Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm; Wed, until 8pm. Free. Dale Newkirk, 549-5080.

1-Aug. 3 Treasures of Napoleon. Old U.S. Mint. 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans. 10am-5pm; open to 8pm Thurs. $6 for adults/$5 for students, seniors, and active military. Louisiana State Museum, (800) 568-6968.

1-Aug. 31 New Orleans: A Sense of Place. Joint exhibition by The Historic New Orleans Collection and the New Orleans Museum of Art. New Orleans Museum of Art. 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park, New Orleans. Wed-Sun, 10am-4pm. Free to Louisiana residents; $8, adults; $7, seniors/students; $4, children 3-17. (504) 658-4100. noma.org.

1-Sept. 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.

2-6 Mandeville Seafood Festival. Food, live music, children’s corner, carnival rides, arts and crafts. Free concert July 2, Summer of Love concert July 3, 5pm-midnight; tickets, $30 in advance; $40 at gate. Fireworks July 4. Mandeville Idol Contest July 4-5. Festival, noon to midnight. $10; active military, over 65 and children under 10 free. Fontainebleau State Park. seafoodfest.com.

2-30 Covington Farmers Market. Food, music and more. 609 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed, 12-4pm; Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. 867-3652.

3 Light Up the Sky for the 4th of July. Food, rides, family fun and fireworks. Zemurray Park, Hammond. 5pm; fireworks at dark. Free. Hammond City Hall. 542-3400.

3-31 New Baby Support Group. St. Tammany Parish Hospital’s Parenting Center. Thurs 11:15am-noon. Free. 898-4435. ksupan@stph.org.

4 4 on the 4th Road Race. 15th Avenue Flyers annual 5K race. Free. 893-3684. cityofcovingtonla.com.

4 First Friday Gospel Concert. Mike Vaughn and The Wilsons. Good News Fellowship Church, 13101 Hwy. 442 W. Tickfaw. 6pm. Free. Barbara Vaughn. 345-6455. mvmgoodnews.com.

5 Mistress of Spices (English). International Film Night. St. Tammany Parish Library, Causeway Branch, 3457 Hwy. 190, Mandeville. 6:30pm. Free. Melissa Bryant, 893-6280. melissa@stpl.us.

5-26 Camellia City Market. Regionally grown fresh produce, goods, food and local entertainment. Griffith Park in Olde Towne Slidell. 333 Erlanger Street. Sat, 8am-1pm. Free. camelliacitymarket.org.

5-26 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Food, bike rentals and more. 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville. Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. 624-3147.

5-27 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.

5-Aug. 2 Art Chaud. Sculpture by Destiny Allison and collage paintings by Arless Day. Coordinated with the Bastille Day Art Walk. Brunner Gallery, 215 N. Columbia St., Covington. 10am-5pm. Opening reception: Sat, July 12, 6-8pm. 893-0444. brunnergallery.com.

7 Memoir Writing Group. St. Tammany Parish Library, Folsom Branch. 82393 Railroad Ave. Free. Melissa Bryant, 893-6280. melissa@stpl.us.

7-12 Summer Theater Camp 2008. St. Tammany Art Association. Children and teens aged 6-16. Fuhrmann Auditorium at the Greater Covington Center. 9:30am-2:30pm; performances Fri evening and Sat afternoon. $125. 892-8650.

9 Ham'nd Eggs. La Capitol Federal Credit Union. 1000 N. Oak St., Hammond. 7:30-9am. Hammond Chamber, 345-4457. moveuptohammond.com.

10 Black & Gold Kickoff Party. East St. Tammany Chamber’s Business After Hours at Sunrise Assisted Living Center. Raffle sales for two Saints season tickets and a give-away of a pair of pre-season Saints tickets. 2200 East Gause Blvd, Slidell. 5-7pm. 643-5678. estchamber.com.

10, 24 Jammin’ on the Trace. Local bands compete; performances will be taped and broadcast on Access St. Tammany, Channel 10. Tammany Trace Trailhead, Koop Dr., Mandeville. 6-9pm. Lisa Maddox, 867-9490. tammanytrace.org.

11-13 Monster Truck Show. Florida Parishes Arena. 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite. 748-5914. fparena.com.

11-27 Les Misérables, School Edition. Playmakers, Inc., 19106 Playmakers Rd., Covington. Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. $25, $15/students. 893-1671. playmakersinc.com.

12 Arts and Frames Gallery Artists Showing. Bastille Day Art Walk; gallery artists with a French twist. 501 N. Columbia St., Covington. 867-9080.

12 Mistress of Spices (English). International Film Night. St. Tammany Public Library, Covington Branch. 310 W. 21st Ave. 6:30pm. Free. Melissa Bryant, 893-6280. melissa@stpl.us.

12 Painted Ladies. Sarah Dunn Art Bastille Day exhibit. Paintings by Sarah Dunn; live painted models by New Orleans make-up artist Glenn Mosely. 609 Boston St., Covington. 6-9pm. Free. 249-5062. sarahdunnart.com.

12 Second Saturday Evening Stroll Bastille Day celebration. Coordinated galleries stay open from 6-9pm. Free. 892-1873. cityofcovingtonla.com.

12-Aug. 2 “Oooh La La, Menage à huit!” In conjuction with the Bastille Day Art Walk. Featured artists are: Carol Hallock, Kelly Landrum-Hammel, Peggy Hesse, Suzanne King, Wes Koon, Carol Lapari, Martin Needom, Johnny Stout, and Beryl Carbon. Fort Isabel Gallery. 502 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm. Opening reception, July 12,
6-9pm; 892-1841. fortisabelgallery.com.

12-Aug. 9 Summer Show. St. Tammany Art Associationís 43rd annual juried exhibition. Tues-Fri, 10am-4pm; Sat, 11am-4pm. Opening reception July 12, 6-9pm in conjunction with Bastille Day celebration during the Second Saturday Evening Stroll in Downtown Covington; award ceremony, 7pm. Closing reception Aug 9, 6-9pm. STAA, 892-8650. sttammanyartassociation.org.

17 Joint After Hours. Gabriel’s Building Supply. 510 W. Pine St., Ponchatoula. 5-7pm. Hammond Chamber, 345-4457. moveuptohammond.com.

17, 18 The Northshore Excellence in Teaching with Technology (NETT). On Thursday, various locations in St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Livingston, Orleans, Jefferson and Plaquemines parishes; Friday at Southeastern’s main campus in Hammond. nettconference.org.

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

18-19 The Art of Caricature. Workshop with artist Roy Robinson. St. Tammany Art Association. 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. 10am-2pm. $110/non-members; $100/members. 892-8650. sttammanyartassociation.org.

18-20 Watercolor workshop. Instructor Sheila Parsons. The Artist Retreat Center. Irene Sarran, 871-9100 or Rita Trosclair, 750-3702. artisrretreat@bellsouth.net or trosclairstudio@yahoo.com.

19 Jamaica Me Crazy. Fundraiser for The American Cancer Society. Food, cash bar, live and silent auctions. Greater Covington Center, Bogue Falaya Hall. 7pm-midnight. Advance tickets, $35/person, $50/couple; $40/person at the door. Lynn Weber, 705-6301.

19 The Lives of Others (German). International Film Night. St. Tammany Parish Public Library, Slidell Branch. 555 Robert Blvd. 6:30pm. Free. Melissa Bryant, 893-6280. melissa@stpl.us.

19-20 Christmas In July. Enjoy Historic Downtown Ponchatoula and shop early for Christmas. Downtown Ponchatoula. 9am-5pm. Free. (800) 617-4502. ponchatoulachamber.com.

21-25 Bitty Theater Camp. For actors 5 and 6 years old. Creative Arts of St Tammany. 10am-noon. $55. Performances July 25, 7pm; July 26, 2pm. Jennifer Patterson, 590-3645. dramaandmusic.com.

25 Columbia Street Block Party. Street festival and classic car display. 200 through 500 blocks of Columbia St., Covington. 6:30-9:30pm. Free. 892-1873. cityofcovingtonla.com.

26 Beach Party Dance. St. Tammany Singles dance. 3090 E. Causeway App., Mandeville. 8pm-12am. $12. 626-7330. tammanychristiansingles.com.

28-Aug 1 Fingerprints Summer Art Camp. An introduction to art for ages 7 - 12 in a fun and educational environment. Campers must bring a bag lunch daily. St. Tammany Art Association. 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. 9am-3pm. $220/non-members; $200/members; includes all materials. 892-8650. sttammanyartassociation.org.

31 Hammond Chamber General Meeting. Twelve Oaks, Southeastern Louisiana
University Campus, Hammond. 12pm.
Hammond Chamber, 345-4457. moveuptohammond.com.

August 2008

1-2 “Oooh La La, Menage à huit!” In conjuction with the Bastille Day Art Walk. Featured artists are: Carol Hallock, Kelly Landrum-Hammel, Peggy Hesse, Suzanne King, Wes Koon, Carol Lapari, Martin Needom, Johnny Stout, and Beryl Carbon. Fort Isabel Gallery. 502 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm. 892-1841. fortisabelgallery.com.

1-3 Treasures of Napoleon. Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans. 10am-5pm; open to 8pm Thurs. $6 for adults/$5 for students, seniors, and active military. Louisiana State Museum, (800) 568-6968.

1-9 Summer Show. St. Tammany Art Associationís 43rd annual juried exhibition. Tues-Fri, 10am-4pm; Sat, 11am-4pm. Closing reception Aug 9, 6-9pm. STAA, 892-8650. sttammanyartassociation.org.

1-31 Mandeville City Hall Artist of the Month. Louisiana Junior Duck Stamp Art Winners. Sponsored by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Mandeville City Hall, 3101 E. Causeway Approach. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Free. 626-4975.

1-31 New Orleans: A Sense of Place. Joint exhibition by The Historic New Orleans Collection and the New Orleans Museum of Art. New Orleans Museum of Art. 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park, New Orleans. Wed-Sun, 10am-4pm. Free to Louisiana residents; $8, adults; $7, seniors/students; $4, children 3-17. (504) 658-4100. noma.org.

1-31 Southeastern Louisiana University Contemporary Art Gallery. Monthly exhibitions, lectures. 100 East Stadium, Hammond. Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm; Wed, until 8pm. Free. Dale Newkirk, 549-5080.

1-31 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.

2 Kuch Naa Kaho (Hindi). International Film Night. St. Tammany Parish Library, Causeway Branch, 3457 Hwy. 190, Mandeville. 6:30pm. Free. Melissa Bryant, 893-6280. melissa@stpl.us.

2-30 Camellia City Market. Regionally grown fresh produce, goods, food and local entertainment. Griffith Park in Olde Towne Slidell, 333 Erlanger Street. Sat, 8am-1pm. Free. camelliacitymarket.org.

2-30 Covington Farmers Market. Food, music and more. 609 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed, noon-4pm; Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. 867-3652.

2-30 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Food, bike rentals and more. 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville. Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. 624-3147.

2-30 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.

4 Memoir Writing Group. St. Tammany Parish Library, Folsom Branch, 82393 Railroad Ave. 10:30am. Free. Melissa Bryant, 893-6280. melissa@stpl.us.

4-25 Black River Crafters. Knitting group meeting at St. Tammany Public Library’s Madisonville branch, 1519 Hwy. 22 West, Ste. 9. Mondays, 10:30am. Free. Melissa Bryant, 893-6280. melissa@stpl.us.

5 Weight Loss Surgery Seminar. The Surgical Specialists of Louisiana at Fairway Medical Center, 7005 Hwy. 190 E. Service Rd., Covington. Registration, 6:30pm; seminar, 7pm. 234-3000. whyweight.com.

6 Ham'nd Eggs at Restoration House/Bobby Drude GMAC Real Estate. 101 S. Spruce St., Hammond. 7:30-9am. Hammond Chamber, 345-4457. moveuptohammond.com.

7-10 New Orleans Antiques Forum. Enjoy four days of lectures and tours dedicated to the study of the southern decorative arts. Historic New Orleans Collection Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres St., New Orleans. Registration deadline July 25. $75, Fri only; $100, Sat-Sun only; $150, full forum. (504) 523-4662. hnoc.org.

7-28 New Baby Support Group. St. Tammany Parish Hospital’s Parenting Center. Thurs, 11:15am-noon. Free. 898-4435. ksupan@stph.org.

9 Black Tie Affair. Social event for all community leaders. Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum, 1600 Phoenix Square, Hammond. 7pm. George Perkins. 345-9134.

9 Kuch Naa Kaho (Hindi). International Film Night. St. Tammany Public Library, Covington Branch, 310 W. 21st Avenue. 6:30pm. Free. Melissa Bryant, 893-6280. melissa@stpl.us.

9 North Shore Art Market. Lee Lane in downtown Covington. 10am-4pm. 809-6854. northshoreartmarket.com.

9 Second Saturday Evening Stroll. Coordinated galleries stay open from 6-9pm. Free. 892-1873. cityofcovingtonla.com.

12 The Truth About Autism. Community health workshop. The Foundation for Wellness Professionals. Call for location. Noon. (888) 334-2886.

12 Weight Loss Surgery Seminar. The Surgical Specialists of Louisiana, Southern Surgical Hospital, 1700 Lindberg Dr., Slidell. Registration, 7pm; seminar, 7:30pm. 234-3000. whyweight.com.

14 Business After Hours with Kidney & Hypertension Associates. Final drawing for a pair of Saints season tickets. 877 Brownswitch Road, Slidell. 5-7pm. East St. Tammany Chamber, 643-5678. estchamber.com.

14 Chamber 101. East St. Tammany Chamber, 118 West Hall Avenue, Slidell. 8:30am. 643-5678. estchamber.com.

15 Chillin’ with the Chamber. Music, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and a chance to win $10,000. Hammond Chamber of Commerce, 400 NW Railroad Ave. 5:30pm-7:30 pm. 345-4457. moveuptohammond.com.

15 Hot August Night. Art, shopping and food. Historic Downtown Hammond. 6-10 pm. Hammond Downtown Development District. 542-3471. hammond.org/ddd.

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

16 Goodbye Lenin! (German). International Film Night. St. Tammany Parish Public Library, Slidell Branch, 555 Robert Blvd. 6:30pm. Free. Melissa Bryant, 893-6280. melissa@stpl.us.

19 Ponchatoula Business & Professional Expo. Lions Club, 750 E. Pine, Ponchatoula. 6-9 pm. (800) 617-4502. ponchatoulachamber.com.

21 After Hours at Hammond Harley Davidson. 1530 S.W. Railroad Ave., Hammond. 5-7pm. Hammond Chamber, 345-4457. moveuptohammond.com.

21 Cultural Extravaganza! Eight-course dinner, art exhibit and more. Part of the Lt. Governor’s Cultural Economy Week. Slidell Municipal Auditorium. 2056 Second St. 5:30-8:30pm. $25, advance tickets only. East St. Tammany Chamber, 643.5678; or City of Slidell Cultural and Public Affairs, 646-4375. slidell.la.us.

23 Hawaiian Lua. St. Tammany Singles dance. 3090 E. Causeway App., Mandeville. 8pm-12am. $20. 626-7330. tammanychristiansingles.com.

23 Tenth Annual Genealogy Workshop: Italian Genealogy. The Historic New Orleans Collection. Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres Street. 8:30am-noon. Registration fee $25 to Aug. 9; $35 after. (504) 523-4662. hnoc.org.

27 Business After Hours with Northshore Regional Medical Center. Palmetto’s Bayou Bar & Grill, 1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell. 5-7pm. East St. Tammany Chamber, 643.5678. estchamber.com.

27 Monthly luncheon. The St. Tammany West Chamber. Featured speaker Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu. Holiday Inn, Covington. Registration 11:30am; program noon. $25/members; $30/non-members. 892-3216, ext 2. sttammanychamber.org.

28 Chamber General Meeting. Tope La Catering. 113 E. Thomas St. 12-1pm. Hammond Chamber, 345-4457. moveuptohammond.com.

29 Columbia Street Block Party. Street festival and classic car display. 200 through 500 blocks of Columbia St., Covington. 6:30-9:30pm. Free. 892-1873. cityofcovingtonla.com.

29 Katrina Remembrance. Slidell Municipal Auditorium. 2056 Second St. Free. Slidell Cultural and Public Affairs, 646-4375. slidell.la.us.

29-Sep 1 Tangipahoa African-American Heritage Festival. Featuring music, arts and crafts booths and lectures. African-American Heritage Museum, 1600 Phoenix Square, Hammond. 1pm-noon. George Perkins, 345-9134. africanamericanheritagemuseum.com.