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MARCH

“Miriam Barranger’s Founding Visions”

March 1 through March 29, Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The St. Tammany Art Association (STAA) presents “Miriam Barranger’s Founding Visions”, an exhibition of the STAA founder’s work from a decades long career in enamel on copper, charcoal, glass, and watercolor on display. Free Admission.

320 N. Columbia St.,Covington, (985) 892-8650, sttammany.art/upcoming-exhibitions

Vintage Market Days

March 7-9, Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Vintage Market Days is an upscale vintage-inspired indoor open air market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home decor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and a little more. Vintage Markets Days events are so much more than a flea market. Each event is a unique opportunity for vendors to display their talents and passions in creative venues.

Florida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, vintagemarketdays.com

Dew Drop Jazz Hall Concerts

Saturday, March 8, March 22, April 5 and April 19, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The historic Dew Drop Jazz Hall in Old Mandeville presents the Spring 2025 Concert season, March 8: pianist Tom McDermott with vocalist Debbie Davis; March 22: Chris Thomas King; April 5: New Orleans Guitar Masters; April 19: Delfeayo Marsalis. A limited amount of seating is available inside for those who prefer a listening room experience (arrive early to secure a spot), and ample space outside the hall for those who prefer to socialize while they listen. Bring a lawn chair, friends and family, and enjoy the show under live oaks and stars. $10 General Admission at the door, free for students and children.

430 Lamarque St., Mandeville, dewdropjazzhall.com

Slidell St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Sunday, March 9, 1 p.m.

Olde Towne Slidell Merchants Association invites you to join in the fun of its wildly popular St. Patrick’s Day parade, rolling for the 50th year. The parade features 50+ floats, walking groups, bikes, horses, cars, trucks, dance groups and school bands, and anything else one can push, pull or drag, with throws to include beads and stuffed animals, as well as everything to make a traditional Irish stew.

Slidell City Hall , Slidell, (985) 641-1105, facebook.com/OldeTowneSlidell

Mardi Paws Mardi Gras Parade

Sunday, March 9, 2 p.m.

The 30th annual parade will roll and stroll through historic downtown Covington with the theme, “Mardi Paws Gets in the Game”. Krewe members will be celebrating their favorite musician, band, or music through the ages! The parade will start at the corner of Columbia and Kirkland Streets (near Covington Police Department) on a half mile route to the Covington Trailhead for the Post-Parade Extravaganza with music, food trucks and sponsor fun for kids and K9s. Free to public. $25 registration fee for each dog.

419 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, (985) 892-0060, MardiPaws.com

Covington St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration

Saturday, March 15, 12 p.m.

Covington celebrates St. Patrick’s Day 2025 with its 7th annual parade presented by the Covington Celtic Club. Marching Covington Celtic Club members hand out green, white and orange silk flowers and other Irish-themed throws, led by bagpipers and followed by dancing and marching groups. The block party taking place at parade end will have lots of free, family fun to keep the celebration going, including bagpipers and live music until the block party ends at 5 p.m. There will be food and drinks available for purchase.This event is presented by the City of Covington, The English Tea Room & Eatery, Covington Celtic Club, Jewel’s Cigar and Briar and others. Free to the public.

Covington, (985) 892-1873, covingtoncelticclub.com

Krewe du Pooch Mardi Gras Parade

Saturday, March 15, 12:00 p.m.

The 2025 Krewe du Pooch dog parade has a theme for the 6th annual walking parade and costume contest “Woofs of Art”. Parade participants – dogs and their owners – are encouraged to dress according to the theme. Immediately after the parade and costume contest, the fun will continue on the lakefront with pet adoptions with local rescue groups, food and drinks, and fun activities for the whole family! Profits from Krewe Du Pooch will be distributed among local and regional animal welfare organizations. Free to the public, $35 per participating dog.

Mandeville, (985) 624-3147, krewedupooch.org

30 by Ninety presents “The Play that Goes Wrong”

March 15-30, Fridays and Saturdays, 8:00 p.m, Sundays, 2:30 p.m.

Welcome to opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. This 1920s whodunit has everything you never wanted in a show—an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines). Nevertheless, the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences! Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this Olivier Award–winning comedy is a global phenomenon that’s guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter! Tickets:Adult - $32; Senior (65+) & Military $30; Student (13+) $28, and $25 for age 12 and under.

880 Lafayette St., Mandeville, 844-THE-3090, 30byninety.com

Youth Service Bureau’s Chef Soirée

Sunday, March 16, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Chef Soirée features samples of delicious food and beverages from wonderful local restaurants and vendors. Approximately 3,000 guests and sponsors enjoy live music on two stages and a fireworks grand finale. A highlight of the evening is the grand prize drawing for the Chef Soirée Banner Ford raffle. Chef Soirée is the Youth Service Bureau’s signature fundraising event, providing critically needed funds to support the agency’s programs of advocacy, counseling, education, and intervention for at-risk youth and their families, helping them reach their full potential. Tickets start at $145.

213 Park Dr, Covington, ysbworks.com

Swinging for Scholarships Golf Tournament

Saturday, March 20

The St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce is committed to the growth of business and keeping local talent in the community. Proceeds from this tournament are used to provide three (3) $1,000 scholarships to local students who plan to attend a Louisiana college, university or community college. The tournament will be a 4-person scramble. Admission is $700 - Foursome, $175 Individual Golfer.

100 Country Club Drive, Abita Springs, (985) 273-3007, sttammanychamber.org

“United in Song”

Friday, March 21, 7:30 p.m.

This Northlake Performing Arts Society (NPAS) concert will be filled with patriotic music. The concert will include a special recognition to the area’s first responders. Admission is $15 ages 13+, free for ages 12 and under.

73030 Lion Drive, Covington (985) 276-9335, npassingers.org

Art House Live

Saturday, March 22, 6 p.m.

Join the St. Tammany Art Association this spring for a celebration of art, community and creativity at the nonprofit’s annual fundraiser, Art House Live, an evening of artistry, live music, delectable food, an open bar, and an exciting silent auction—all in support of Covington’s beloved Art House. Live music by Dave Jordan and the NIA; and a Silent Auction including exquisite artworks, unique experiences, and one-of-akind treasures. General admission is $100. Sponsorships Available.

320 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-8650, sttammany.art/tickets

Girls Health Day

Saturday, March 22, 9:00 a.m

21st annual Girls Health Day is a health-centered event for girls ages 8-14 and their guardians to participate in complimentary health screenings, talks and demonstrations to explore their overall health and mental well-being. Come out for a mother/guardian and daughter day out for girls and young teens. Registration fee is $5 per girl, free for mothers/ guardians.

Lakeview Hospital, 95 Judge Tanner Boulevard, Covington, (985) 867-3900, jlgc.net

Abita Springs Whole Town Garage Sale

Saturday, March 22, 8 a.m.

If you enjoy garage sales and flea markets, and the ambiance of a small town celebration, don’t miss one of Louisiana’s largest “garage sale” events where hundreds of people in the Abita Springs area all have their garage on the same day, and people from all over the region come to find great deals and a good time. Vendors set up around the town and at Town Hall, and residents participate with individual private sales at their homes throughout town that day.The event is rain or shine.

Abita Springs, (985) 871-5327, trailheadmuseum.org/whole-town-garage-sale

Crawfish and Cornhole Tournament & Wellness Fair

Sunday, March 23, 9 a.m.

Enjoy crawfish, beer and beverage garden, a wellness fair, the Family Fun Zone, Wacky Cornhole Course, arcade games, inflatables and prizes. This is a benefit for women in the community who have battled or are battling cancer. Two-person cornhole teams may enter for $250 and vendors for the Wellness Fair, $125. Entry-only admission is $10 for age 11 and up, $5 for ages 10 and under. Admission that includes coupons for two pounds of crawfish and a beverage is $20 for ages 17 and under, $25 for ages 18 and up.

63350 Pelican Drive, Mandeville, 877-591-5936 x1, younightevents.com/cornhole

The Lobby Lounge Listening Room Concerts

Thursday, March 27 & April 17, 7-9:30 p.m.

Join your friends at The Harbor Center in Slidell for the “Up Close and Musical” concerts at The Lobby Lounge on March 27: Nanci Zee and April 17: Ever More Next. The concert series features nationally touring acts throughout the year, focusing on artists from the worlds of indie rock, folk, country, jazz, blues and more. Performances are acoustic or lightly amplified, in a Bohemian-style, smoke-free, 124-seat venue. Tickets are $22 general admission, $54 for a table for 2, and $108 for a table for 4.

100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell, (985) 781-3650, harborcenter.org

Northshore Garden & Plant Show

March 28-29, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The Northshore Garden & Plant Sale presented by the St. Tammany Master Gardeners Association returns to the St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds. You will find plant material, outdoor furniture and garden art as well as vendors specializing in roses, native plants, day lilies, vegetables, shrubs and trees. There will also be educational speakers, children’s activities and food concessions. If you have plant issues, an expert from the St. Tammany Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your questions. Admission is $5 for ages 18 and up, free for 17 and under.

1305 N Columbia St., Covington, (985) 875-2635, stmastergardener.org

Maritime Music & Art Festival

Saturday, March 29, 12-10 p.m.

Maritime Museum Louisiana presents the 4th annual Maritime Music & Art Festival at Madisonville Ball Park. The festival features live music and includes food trucks and vendor booths by artists from across the region. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome, but please, no ice chests, outside food, no glass, and no pets. Admission is $20 for ages 13 and up, free for ages 12 and under.

1007 Pine St., Madisonville, (985) 845-9200, maritimemuseumlouisiana.org

Olde Towne Slidell Spring Street Fair

March 29-30, 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Celebrating its 44th year in 2025, the Slidell Spring Street Fair is an annual, two-day family event held in and around Griffith Park and ranging over six blocks of the Olde Towne area of Slidell. The festival features over 200 booths of antiques, collectibles, arts and crafts, and antique shops, plus great food and live music on three stages. Shops and galleries in the district carry antique and distressed furniture, stained glass, art, pottery, jewelry, crystal, hand painted porcelain, collectibles, home decor, vintage clothing, and Saints & LSU merchandise. Free to the public.

Slidell, (985) 265-4551, slidellstreetfair.com

Abita Springs Busker Festival

Sunday, March 30, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

The performance lineup will be announced on the website. Bring your lawn chair, sun screen and dancing shoes. For those who may not be familiar with the term, a “busker” is a street performer who performs for tips. A community of these musicians flourished in New Orleans following Katrina, and began performing at the Abita Opry (held six times per year at Abita Springs Town Hall). A big hit with audiences, producers decided to devote an entire day-long festival to this unique style of musical performance. Free to the public.

22044 Main St., Abita Springs, (985) 892-0711, townofabitasprings.com

APRIL

Mandeville Live! Free Friday Concert

April 4-25, 6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m.

Grab your blankets and chairs and come to the Mandeville Trailhead for the spring 2025 free outdoor concert series, Mandeville Live!. The six-concert series opens on April 4 and continues every Friday through May 9. Food trucks and drink concessions available, no outside food or beverages allowed. Free to the public.

75 Lafitte St., Mandeville, (985) 624-3147, experiencemandeville.org

Ready Start GROW

Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Get ready for a fun, educational play day for the kids on the grounds of LCMC Hospital in Covington with Ready Start GROW. Bring the kids out to roam from table to table, exploring fun, hands-on activities and games that encourage learning through play, while you receive educational information from local organizations about resources for young families. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. Admission $5/child; $2/adult.

95 Judge Tanner Blvd., Covington, (985) 898-3306, readystartsttammany.com

Jazz’n the Vines Concert

Saturdays, April 5 and 19, 6:30 p.m.

A springtime tradition at the winery. Performers include; April 5: Amanda Shaw and April 19: Mia Borders. Wild Bush Farm + Vineyard wines are available for tasting and purchase, and local food trucks will be serving up some good eats. Picnic baskets are welcome, though no outside alcohol permitted. Bring your fest chairs, blankets and battery powered candles, but no bonfires, pets, sky lanterns or canopies.Tickets are $12 per person. Children are welcome, and free under 12.

81250 Old Military Rd., Bush, (985) 892-9742, wildbushfarmandvineyard.com

SLT Presents “Rent”

April 11 - 27, Fridays and Saturday 8 p.m., Sundays, 2 p.m.

Slidell Little Theatre presents “Rent”. Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, Jonathan Larson’s Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical. Tickets are $35 for adults, $25 for students and seniors.

2024 Nellie Dr., Slidell, (985) 643-0556, slidelllittletheatre. org/tickets

Covington Antiques & Uniques Festival

April 26-27, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Covington Heritage Foundation celebrates 10 years of its popular springtime treasure hunt at the Covington Antiques and Uniques Festival at and around the Covington Trailhead. The two-day, juried, free event will showcase more than 50 vendors displaying an eclectic mix of antique furnishings, period collectibles, architectural salvage, silversmithing and vintageinspired fine arts and crafts, as well as food and live music throughout the weekend. Free to the public.

419 N. New Hampshire Street, Covington, (985) 892-1873, covingtonheritagefoundation.com