The Covington Bicentennial Committee and the City of Covington invite the public to a free presentation at the Fuhrmann Auditorium. “Reminiscing Covington’s Walker Percy”
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“A Literary Soiree… Celebrating Covington’s Bicentennial” Presented by The Northshore Literary Society
The Northshore Literary Society invites writers to submit works for oral readings at “A Literary Soiree…Celebrating Covington’s Bicentennial” to be held on Sunday, June
“Covington’s History” Encore Presentation by Mark Johnson
From the founding fathers through the Civil War and into the 20th Century, Mark tells the stories of Covington with fun-filled facts (most of
KCB Announces Historic Tree Hunt Results
As part of Covington’s 2013 Bicentennial Celebration, Keep Covington Beautiful sponsored the “Historic Tree Hunt” this spring. The goals of the project were to
Covington’s Ongoing Bicentennial Celebrations
The Historic Home Tour was a great success this past weekend, and there are many more Bicentennial events still planned before the big Fourth
The Late Author, Walker Percy
Walker Percy was born in Birmingham, Alabama on May 28, 1916. He was an author who devoted his literary life to the exploration of
Covington, LA – 2012 Tree City USA
Congratulations to the City of Covington for its recognition as a “Tree City USA” just received – our 19th year of holding the title!
A Bicentennial Historic Home Tour: Visit The Historic Treasures Of Downtown Covington
On Saturday, April 27, the City of Covington hosts an Historic Home Tour as part of the continuing 2013 Bicentennial festivities. The days events
Memories to Memoirs: Remember Covington in Your Writing
Three local writers discuss how they mined the memories of their pasts to create original work. This is a how-to session designed to inspire
City of Covington Siren Dedication
In celebration of the Bicentennial year, the City of Covington is bringing back the old siren! This siren is located at the old water
Whisperings from the Past: Tours of Covington Cemetery #1
Sunday April 7th, Cemetery Tours at the Covington Cemetery! Hear the stories and anecdotes of people from Covington’s past. Not suitable for small children,
Upcoming for April
Rockin’ the Rails Free Concert Series Enjoy live music every Thursday in April from 5pm to 7:30pm at the Covington Trailhead. All concerts are
AAUW Bicentennial Presentation by Patricia Clanton
Thursday March 21st at the City Council Chambers, 6pm The public is invited to join the American Association of University Women (AAUW) for a
The Life of Russell Krogsgard: Playmakers Theater Honors Their Past President
Playmakers invites you to honor and celebrate the life of the late Russell Krogsgard on March 22 at the Playmakers Theater, 8pm. Russell worked
KCB Garden Tour Saturday March 23
The tour will guide participants through Covington’s historic streets, lined with iconic Live Oak trees, to seven beautiful gardens of various styles. Participants are
“Covington’s Past” – A Lecture on the History of Covington and STAA
Among the backdrop of their Bicentennial Exhibition, join STAA this Sunday March 17th at 3:00pm, as we take a journey back to the Covington of the past. If you
Second Saturday Art Stroll: An Evening of Art March 9th, 6-9 pm
On the second Saturday of every month, coordinated art openings throughout Covington’s Cultural Arts District provide an excellent backdrop for an evening walk around
Garden Tour & Historic Trees: A Keep Covington Beautiful Bicentennial Event
In honor of the City of Covington’s Bicentennial, Keep Covington Beautiful will host a Garden Tour on March 23, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to
Upcoming Bicentennial Events
Covington has released a schedule of events planned to celebrate our bicentennial year, to culminate with a grand Bicentennial Celebration on July 4th. For
Upcoming Spring Events in Covington
Sunset at the Landing Concert Series March 15th Enjoy live music on the bank of the Bogue Falaya River every third Friday of the