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Month: April 2015

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Final Rockin’ the Rails Free Concert of the Spring Season This Thursday

Rockin’ The Rails finishes up this Thursday with James Andrews and the Crescent City All Stars. Bring a chair and watch the free show

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Last STAA Art Market Of The 2015 Spring Season This Saturday

The St. Tammany Art Association, in partnership with the City of Covington, presents the Covington Art Market, a juried market of visual arts and

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Mayor’s Council on Healthy Lifestyles Hosts Community Resource Workshop

The Mayor’s Council on Healthy Lifestyles is hosting a community resource fair at the Covington Trailhead on Saturday in conjunction with the Art Market

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Support Keep Covington Beautiful on GiveNOLA Day

Keep Covington Beautiful is participating in Give NOLA Day, a one-day online giving event hosted by the Greater New Orleans Foundation. Donations can be

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Save the Date for Seersucker & Sazeracs: a St. Tammany Art Association Fundraiser

The St. Tammany Art Association is hosting a new fundraiser combining two classic icons of southern living – Seersuckers and Sazeracs – in an

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Overby Gallery Now Open on Florida Street

James Overby is proud to announce the opening of The Overby Gallery at 529 N. Florida Street, offering original art, antiques and framing. Overby

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Playmaker’s Presents “The Odd Couple” (Female Version) in May

Playmakers Community Theater in Covington presents “The Odd Couple” (Female Version) by Neil Simon, directed by Anne Pourciau — May 8 – 24, 2015! Unger

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Center of Performing Arts Announces New Season – Kicks Off With “Steel Magnolias”

Center Of Performing Arts is proud to open the 2015 theatrical season with “Steel Magnolias” written by Robert Harling. The play will run from

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Good Dog Naturally & Scrubby Puppy Offer Summer Solutions for Your Pets

For the flea and tick season, Good Dog Naturally is carrying Lumino Diatomaceous Earth for Pets.  Diatomaceous Earth (DE) is the fossilized remains of

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Block Party Happenings This Friday In Downtown Covington

Downtown Covington’s Friday Block Parties are in full swing. The St. John’s Historic District features many fantastic restaurants and night clubs, plus great shopping

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Rockin’ the Rails Thursday: Luther Kent at the Covington Trailhead

Rockin’ The Rails continues this Thursday with the legendary Luther Kent (“Blood, Sweat & Tears” and “Trick Bag”). Bring a chair and watch the

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Treat Mom to a Mother’s Day High Tea at The English Tea Room

Now is the time to celebrate Mom at The English Tea Room! From scones and a pot to Mother’s Day High Tea, it is

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STAA Accepting Submissions for 50th National Juried Exhibition: Summer Show

For STAA’s landmark 50th edition of the popular juried exhibition, the STAA will award some $3,000 in prizes, including the coveted $1,000 Best of Show

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“Plank & Feather” Exhibit of Works by John Atkins & Zach Slough on Display Now at STAA

The St. Tammany Art Association is currently featuring Plank & Feather, an exhibit of new works by John Atkins and Zach Slough. The two-man exhibition consists of

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Hope House CovLuv Power Fundraiser a Success!

Thank you, Covington, for Generously Supporting the CovLuv Power Fundraiser for Hope House! Hope House Children’s Advocacy Center is a local, independent, non-profit organization

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COPA Presents “Steel Magnolias” Local Production in May

Center Of Performing Arts is proud to open the 2015 theatrical season with “Steel Magnolias” written by Robert Harling. The play will run from

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Playmakers Announces Auditions for “9 to 5: the Musical”

Set in the late 1970’s, “9 to 5” follows the exploits of three female co-workers and their ultimate revenge in this sweet, thought provoking,

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KCB & iShred Partner for Paper Shredding Day – Earth Day Celebration

Keep Covington Beautiful is sponsoring a Paper Shredding Day on April 25 to celebrate Earth Day 2015. The event will take place at the

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Court Decisions Reject Local Authority In Fracking Lawsuits
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Court Decisions Reject Local Authority In Fracking Lawsuits

Decisions from the 22nd and 19th Judicial Districts dismissed separate lawsuits from The Town of Abita Springs and St. Tammany Parish related to Hydraulic

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Covington Heritage Antique Festival This Weekend!

Festival-goers with a penchant for antiques and vintage collectibles may want to mark their calendars for the Covington Heritage Antique Festival on April 18-19th.

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