St. Tammany’s celebrates its Fall Festival and Arts Era | News from St. Tammany Parish

MUSIC

FRIDAY NIGHT: Bayou Jam continues October 11th at Heritage Park with melodic New Orleans Mystics, elegant entertainers who stay true to their R&B roots and dress in appropriate outfits for each show. Attendees of the 6-8 p.m. show are invited to bring their chairs, blankets, coolers and picnic baskets to the park to enjoy this free Friday night concert. If it rains, check the city’s website or Facebook page for updated information.

VILLAGERS: The Village Church Music Series continues October 18th in Lacombe with Those Olivers, showcasing their unique sound of warm harmonies and excellent guitar/keyboard/mandolin/bass, presented with a spicy Louisiana flair. Steve & Monica’s music will delight young and old alike. The duo recently performed at the Abita Springs Opry, the Three Rivers Art Festival and the Slidell Street Fair. Plan a relaxing evening with friends and family and enjoy the show at 7 p.m. on the stage at Village Church, 29180 US 190. For tickets, call (504) 237-7491.

FOUR STAGES: Abita Fall Fest on October 12th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Abita Springs Trailhead. The event celebrates the art, music and culture of Abita Springs. Enjoy live music from local and national artists on four stages. delicious local cuisine and a family environment full of fun and games for everyone, including a children’s area, an interactive circle, multiple bounce houses, a rock wall, a tiger tailgate party and a gaming trailer with televisions, a vineyard and more. For additional music, get a ticket to “After Dark” on Friday night, October 11th from 5pm to 10pm, headlined by Tab Benoit. For the complete music program, parking details and more, visit www.abitafallfest.com/guide.

MOVE!: Gregg “MacDaddy” Martinez will bring his American rhythm & blues and “swamp pop” sounds to Mandeville Live on October 11th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. bring to the Trailhead stage. continues its free concerts. The Lafayette native and Louisiana Hall of Fame member will move people. Bring a sturdy chair or blanket so you can sit comfortably, but please no food, drinks or coolers. Food and drinks are sold on site.

rocking: The one and only Bruce Daigrepont, a South Louisiana cultural institution from his days as a fais-do dancer at the Maple Leaf Bar and original Tipitinas, will be performing at the Covington Trailhead on October 10 as part of the free Thursday night Rockin’ the Rails concerts occur continue. Daigrepont and his band will play Cajun and Zydeco music from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., singing the lyrics in Louisiana Cajun French.

LPO: The Sunset Symphony on the Lake: An Evening with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra will take place on the Mandeville Lakefront on October 19th at 4:30 p.m. The Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestra will open the music.

TROUBADOUR: John Oates, known as part of the Hall & Oates duo, will headline this year’s Ozone Songwriter Showcase on October 25 at Fuhrmann Auditorium in Covington. The show “An Evening of Songs and Stories with John Oates” will feature this member of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame and the American Songwriters Hall of Fame. For more information and tickets, visit www.ozonemusic.org.

FRIENDS: Samuel Wheelock will perform modern electric folk music Oct. 15 in the South Slidell Branch Meeting Room, 3901 Pontchartrain Drive, the third of four concerts presented by the nonprofit Friends of Slidell Library. The concert takes place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to this free concert and light refreshments will be provided. For further information please contact the host library.

BLUEGRASS: The Northshore Traditional Music Society will host its third and final Rivergrass Sessions concert on Oct. 18, concluding a series that brings some of the country’s best buegrass players to a stage in Covington. The show at Fuhrmann Auditorium will feature Seth Mulder & Midnight Run from the Great Smoky Mountains. Get tickets at bontempstix.com by searching “Rivergrass Sessions” or go to nstms.org/the-rivergrass-sessions.html. The Fuhrmann Auditorium is located at 317 N. Jefferson Ave. in Covington.

TOGETHER: The Abita Springs Songwriter’s Circle meets the third Thursday of every month from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Abita Springs Opry/Town Hall, 22161 Level St., for an evening of creative collaboration, sharing and encouragement. People from across the region are invited to this free, artist-friendly gathering. All styles of songwriters, musicians, singers and poets are welcome. No fee or registration; Just bring your own acoustic instruments (keyboard with your own equipment and cables). Check the Abita Springs Songwriters Circle Facebook page to make sure the meeting date is still valid for October 17th of this month or contact Todd Lemoine at [email protected]. for more information.

THEATER

MONSTER: Slidell Little Theater presents “She Kills Monsters” for another long weekend October 11-13, taking audiences into the world of fantasy role-playing games. A fast-paced, dramatic comedy of murderous fairies, nasty ogres and ’90s pop culture, author Qui Nguyen’s heartbreaking tribute to the geek and warrior in all of us. Director: Gary Mendoza. For ticket information, visit slidelllittleheatre.org/home.

COZY MYSTERY: Veronica Blather is a sweet little old lady who spends most of her time solving the murders that happen every time she shows up. Understandably, she is having trouble finding an apartment! When her niece invites her to live in a retirement home for old knitters, it seems ideal – until one of its members dies as a result of drinking poisoned punch. In this fast-paced ensemble comedy, clues fall as quickly as corpses. Who did it? Come find out when The Village Theater Co. performs “Murder at the Crazy Quilt Club” during an evening dinner theater show on October 11th and 12th (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) or at a dessert matinee on the 13th. October (doors open) presented at 2:30 p.m.) See it at Village Church, 29180 US 190 in Lacomb; a presentation of church theater work. Evening shows are $30 and matinees are $20. For tickets and information, call (504) 237-7491.

CLASSIC MURDER: Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express” runs October 12-27 at 30 by Ninety Theater. For many it is a familiar story. Shortly after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express. The luxury train is surprisingly full for the time of year, but in the morning there are one fewer passengers. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a murderer in their midst, the passengers rely on Detective Hercule Poirot to identify the killer – just in case he or she decides to strike again. Tickets range from $14 to $22 for 8 p.m. shows on October 12, 18 and 19 and October 25 and 26. 2:30 p.m. matinees on October 13th, 20th and 27th. Director: Chris Aberle; supported by Tonya Lagman. See the website at https://30byninety.com/.

BOO MAKEUP: The 30 by Ninety Theater and AHB Makeup present a MONSTER MAKEUP CLASS on October 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the theater, 880 Lafayette Theater, Mandeville. Learn from Amanda Hampton Bravender and her team as they create three unique Halloween makeup looks. Perfect for aspiring makeup/SFX artists, theater professionals, character actors and Halloween enthusiasts alike. General admission: $30; VIP seating and swag bag, $75. For more information, visit the website https://30byninety.com/.

YIKES: Rocky Horror Omen, runs October 18-26. Cutting Edge Theater, 767 Robert Blvd., in Slidell. Get tickets at Eventbrite.com.

COMMUNITY GUMBO

OUTSIDE: Wild Things on October 12th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters, 61389 La. 434, in Lacombe. This free, annual fundraiser for the nonprofit Friends of LA Wildlife Refuges is one of the largest events at a National Wildlife Refuge in the United States. Enjoy canoe rides, pontoon boat rides, live music, delicious food, children’s arts and crafts events, and more. Tons of educational exhibitors. Be sure to check out the Youth Art Competition entries, which showcase the wealth of talented young artists across the state. For more information, visit fws.gov/event/wild-things.

JOY: The ladies of JOY are ready for their fall “Make it, Bake it, Grow it” event on October 11th and 12th at Lamb of God Lutheran Church in Slidell, 57210 Allen Road. In addition to unique quilts, savory sweet treats and plants, there will be a special additional event on the first day, a pet/costume blessing contest. The event takes place daily from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information or to become a seller, call (985) 847-1877.

WONDER: The Miracle League Beer Festival will be held at the Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St., on Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get ready for good beer and a good time. All proceeds benefit the non-profit league, which provides sports teams for all children with special needs. General admission $50, VIP $100. For details, visit www.miracleleaguenorthshore.org.

FEDERALIS: The Slidell Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association next meets on October 11th at 12:00 p.m. (second Friday of the month) at the Cornelius Community Center (the SECOND white house behind First Christian Church), 102 Christian Lane , in Slidell. This will be the annual pot luck luncheon followed by a white elephant auction. All active and retired federal employees and their spouses are welcome and invited to these meetings. For more information, please contact Chapter President Elroy Noel at (985) 290-0757 or email [email protected].

WOMEN: Women interested in building community through social activities are welcome to join the Northlake Newcomers Club, meeting at 10 a.m. on October 11th at the Tchefuncta Country Club with a mini art exhibit and art talk by Elizabeth Impastato. For more information and lunch prices, see the newsletter at Northlaknewcomers.com.

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