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Salad Days 2010 Prospectus The City of Slidell’s Department of Cultural & Public Affairs has released the prospectus for the nineteenth annual Salad Days juried exhibition of student art. This popular exhibit offers St. Tammany Parish students an opportunity to have their art featured in a formal gallery setting. Salad Days recognizes student artists in four different categories, ranging from ages 5 to 19. 04-19-2010

The Topcats Celebrate Slidell at Bayou Jam Concert The City of Slidell’s popular Bayou Jam concert series kicks off the spring season with a performance by The Topcats on March 14 and a special hometown award presentation to Slidell from the National League of Cities. The award ceremony begins at 5:00 p.m. and the concert begins at 5:30 p.m. in Heritage Park. Admission is free. This celebration is a great way to continue to the festivities of the St. Patrick’s Day parade, presented by the Olde Towne Merchants Association, which will begin at 1:00 p.m. in Olde Towne Slidell. 03-14-2010

Friends of the Arts present The Final Curtain Call gala As we reach the final days of the Slidell Municipal Auditorium and celebrate an era of memories, we also celebrate the creation of the new Friends of the Arts organization. 03-08-2010

Bayou Jam Concerts Return for Spring 2010 Season The City of Slidell’s popular Bayou Jam concert series returns on March 14 with a performance by The Topcats and a special hometown presentation to Slidell from the National League of Cities. The concert begins at 5:30 p.m. in Heritage Park, shortly after the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Olde Towne. The concerts will continue on March 28 with a performance by The Burnside Flashers, April 25 with Soul Vaxxination, May 2 with Redline and special guest Jenny Brooks (rescheduled from a previously rained out event last fall) and May 16 with Sgt. Pepper’s Band. Admission is free. 02-12-2010

Your quick guide to Some Enchanted Evening 02-10-2010

Salad Days 2010 call for student artists The City of Slidell’s Department of Cultural & Public Affairs has released the prospectus for the nineteenth annual Salad Days juried exhibition of student art. This popular exhibit offers St. Tammany Parish students an opportunity to have their art featured in a formal gallery setting. Salad Days recognizes student artists in four different categories, ranging from ages 5 to 19. 02-10-2010

Community invited to Celebrate Slidell at special Bayou Jam event The community is invited to join the celebration when the National League of Cities presents the Gold Award for Municipal Excellence to the community for its cultural programming. The award presentation will begin at 5 p.m., followed by a Bayou Jam Concert featuring The Topcats at 5:30 p.m. 02-05-2010

Mixed Media 2010 Winners Announced The winners of the City of Slidell’s nineteenth annual Mixed Media juried exhibit were announced at the exhibit’s opening reception, Friday, January 15, and awards were presented by Mayor Ben Morris. 01-28-2010

Artists from Four States Featured in Mixed Media Exhibit The works of artists from four southeastern states will soon be on display in the Slidell Cultural Center when the City of Slidell’s nineteenth annual Mixed Media juried exhibition opens on January 15. The competition is open to artists from ten southeastern states. This year a total of 58 entries were received from 24 artists from Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia and Tennessee. A total of 35 works by 16 different artists were selected for the exhibit by juror Dale Newkirk. 01-11-2010

Updated Slidell Mardi Gras Parade Schedule Click here to see Slidell's 2010 parade schedule. 01-07-2010

Salad Days 2007 Children's Juried Art Competition Prospectus

Mystical Arts of Tibet See the colorful event poster here!

Presenting Cultural Extravaganza

Cultural Affairs Department receives Savvy accolades

Mystical Arts of Tibet Get all the details of this event in this informative press release.

Cultural Affairs Department Wins National Awards

Cultural Affairs' DVD Honored with Telly Award

Collectible Art is Life Pin Can Help Bring Back the Arts Get your pin today and help us support cultural events in our city!

Salad Days 2008 Prospectus

Mystical Arts of Tibet - Create your own mandala Become part of this spectacular event!

Salad Days 2007 postcard

Animator Brings 'Shrek' to Slidell

Mixed Media 2008 Exhibit Opening Soon

• Brigham Young Symphony Band Performs Free Concert in Slidell

• Out of Our Element Call For Artists

2008-2009 Cultural Season Announced Our Cultural Calendar brochure will soon be mailed to residents throughout the area. In the meantime, get the full scoop with this more detailed version of the many events we will bring to Slidell in the 2008 - 2009 Cultural Season.

Slidell continues to win awards for the arts in 2008 The city was one of only five in the nation recognized with a Savvy Award for arts. See complete details in the press release.

• City of Slidell 2008 - 2009 Cultural Events Calendar

• Out of Our Element Prospectus

Olde Towne Cultural District boundaries This pdf map indicates the boundaries of the City of Slidell's new Olde Towne Cultural District.

City of Slidell Welcomes New Commissioner The City of Slidell and the Department of Cultural & Public Affairs is pleased to announce that John Perkins has joined the city’s Commission on the Arts. Perkins took his seats on the commission and attended their first meeting in August 2009.

Slidell's Cultural Affairs takes home two more national awards The City of Slidell’s Department of Cultural & Public Affairs has taken home first and second place awards in two categories in this year’s Savvy Awards competition sponsored by the City-County Communications and Marketing Association, or 3CMA. The awards recognize outstanding local government achievements in communications, public-sector marketing and citizen-government relationships.

Slidell Selected to Showcase Cultural Event Sponsorship Program The City of Slidell’s Department of Cultural & Public Affairs has been selected to showcase its program, “Strengthening the Community and the Economy through the Arts,” at the National League of Cities’ annual Congress of Cities & Exposition, November 10-14 in San Antonio, Texas.

Slidell Takes Top Honors at National League of Cities Expo The City of Slidell took home the first place Gold Award for Municipal Excellence at the 86th annual National League of Cities’ Congress of Cities & Exposition in San Antonio, Texas, for its program titled “Strengthening the Community and the Economy through the Arts.” Slidell holds the distinct honor of being the only Louisiana city ever to have received the prestigious award in its 20 year history, and is the only 2009 recipient being recognized for arts programming. Joining Slidell in the Gold Award Winning circle are Savannah, Ga., Long Beach, Ca., and New York City. Silver Award Winners include Estes Park., Colo., Burnsville, Minn., St. Louis, Mo., and Seattle, Wa.