Upcoming concert is ‘A Far Cry’ from ordinary

February 16th, 2012

The City of Slidell and Mayor Freddy Drennan are pleased to announce that A Far Cry, an nationally acclaimed chamber orchestra, will perform in the Slidell Municipal Auditorium on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. The group will be performing in Slidell in conjunction with their nationwide tour. Admission is free, but tickets are [...]

Amy Guidry’s ‘Hyperreality’ exhibit opens soon at Slidell Cultural Center

February 15th, 2012

The City of Slidell and Mayor Freddy Drennan are pleased to announce that the works of Louisiana artist Amy Guidry will be on display at the Slidell Cultural Center at City Hall from February 24 through March 30, 2012.
Amy Guidry grew up in Slidell and is an artist working in Lafayette. She attended Loyola University [...]

Kevin Davis named Slidell Commission on Arts’ 2011 Bravo Award recipient

February 7th, 2012

Slidell Mayor Freddy Drennan and the City of Slidell’s Commission on the Arts are pleased to announce that Kevin Davis is the recipient of the 2011 BRAVO! Award.  Mr. Davis is being honored for his long-term commitment to the arts, both professionally and personally.
In 2000, then-Parish President Davis founded the St. Tammany Arts Commission, which [...]

City announces West Hall street closure for emergency sewer repairs

February 3rd, 2012

A portion of West Hall Avenue – from Bayou Lane to Carnation Street – will be closed to through traffic beginning on Monday, Feb. 6, for emergency sewer repairs. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, construction is projected to be completed by Monday, Feb. 13, 2012.
“I know this closure may cause an inconvenience to some of our [...]

City of Slidell receives $1.5 million grant for Heritage Park marina

January 27th, 2012

Slidell Mayor Freddy Drennan, Councilman Bill Borchert and the Slidell City Council are proud to announce that the City of Slidell has received a $1.5 million Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
“We are honored to be one of 10 states to receive grant money from the U.S. Fish and [...]

Slidell’s ‘Salad Days’ Call for St. Tammany Student Artists

January 26th, 2012

The City of Slidell and Mayor Freddy Drennan are inviting St. Tammany Parish student artists to submit their works for the Slidell Cultural Center’s upcoming Salad Days juried exhibition.
The city’s Department of Cultural & Public Affairs has released the prospectus for the twenty-first annual Salad Days. This popular exhibit offers students an opportunity to have [...]

Keep Slidell Beautiful Tree Giveaway on Saturday, January 28.

January 26th, 2012

Keep Slidell Beautiful will be celebrating Arbor Day by giving away 2,000 trees at Heritage Park. The tree giveaway will begin on Saturday, January 28, 2012, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. or while supplies last.
This event is sponsored by the Slidell Tree Board, who will be handing out a variety of trees, including cherry [...]

Mardi Gras offers opportunity for families, groups to show community pride

January 24th, 2012

Keep Slidell Beautiful is looking for volunteers to help clean the streets after the Mardi Gras parades in Slidell. This is a great opportunity for students to serve their community and earn service hours for school. Families, church groups, civic organizations and school clubs who are interested in volunteering should visit Keep Slidell Beautiful’s website [...]

Slidell Mardi Gras 2012 Parade Schedule

January 23rd, 2012

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Krewe of Claude, starts at 1 p.m. on Pontchartrain Dr.

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Krewe of Bilge, starts at 12 p.m. at Marina Cafe

Krewe of Slidellians, starts at 1 p.m. on Pontchartrain Dr.

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Krewe of Perseus, starts at 1 p.m. on Pontchartrain Dr.

Friday, February 10, 2012

Mona Lisa and Moonpie, starts [...]

Slidell’s ‘Mixed Media 2012′ winners announced

January 20th, 2012

The City of Slidell and Mayor Freddy Drennan are pleased to announce the Mixed Media 2012 winners who were honored during the opening reception of the exhibit on Friday, Jan. 13, in the Slidell Cultural Center at City Hall.
Art patrons, featured artists and family and friends filled the Slidell Cultural Center to admire the works [...]