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Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer and the City of Slidell’s Commission on the Arts are inviting artists from the Gulf Coast region to submit their works for the upcoming Mixed Media juried exhibition.

This annual competition always proves to be a unique exhibit. To qualify as mixed media, artists must use two or more mediums to create their art.

Charlotte Lowry Collins, an art educator and artist, will serve as the juror for this year’s exhibition. A practicing artist and lifelong learner, Collins has earned two undergraduate degrees in art, as well as a Masters of Fine Arts from Memphis College of Art. She has been awarded both Assistant Professor and Associate Professor status from Kennesaw State University and a Directorship for arts programs at Southeastern Louisiana University. Within her hometown community of Slidell, she is the Director of the Olde Towne Arts Commission (OTAC), and a founder and board member for the arts krewe, the Krewe of Mona Lisa and MoonPie. She believes “each artist has their own unique style and brings a distinct viewpoint for their viewer to appreciate.”

All artists 18 years or older and residing in the states of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas are eligible for entry in the City of Slidell’s Mixed Media exhibit. Up to three works may be submitted by each artist, with a flat rate entry fee of $25.00. A total of $600 in awards will be given to artists selected by the juror for first, second and third place. Entries must be submitted no later than Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Artists will be notified of acceptance into the exhibit by Thursday, Sept. 12. Complete entry details are available in the prospectus, which can be obtained from the Department of Cultural & Public Affairs (250 Bouscaren Street, Ste. 304) or downloaded under the Cultural & Public Affairs’ section on the city’s website, MySlidell.com.

Mixed Media will be displayed in the George Dunbar Gallery in Slidell Cultural Center at City Hall located at 2055 Second Street, in Olde Towne Slidell. The exhibit opens on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, with an opening reception and awards presentation from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibit will remain on display through Oct. 24, 2024. Gallery hours are Monday – Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment only. Same day appointments are available. Call the Department of Cultural & Public Affairs at (985) 646-4375 to schedule a viewing.

For more information about Mixed Media, please call the Department of Cultural & Public Affairs at (985) 646‐4375 or visit the city’s website at www.myslidell.com. For the latest city news updates and information about upcoming events, follow the official “City of Slidell, Louisiana” page on Facebook and Twitter.

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It’s the perfect recipe for an enchanting evening. Enjoy a picnic with family and friends, sprinkle in some great music by the Northshore Community Orchestra, add a gorgeous sunset over scenic Bayou Bonfouca and voilà! You have “Some Enchanted Evening!”

Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer, the Slidell City Council, and the Slidell Commission on the Arts are pleased to present the 22nd annual “Some Enchanted Evening” concert on Sunday, June 9 in Heritage Park. The concert begins at 5 p.m. Admission is free.

“Some Enchanted Evening” is the perfect family event for both the young and young at heart. A celebration of family, friends and fellowship, this event encourages the community to come together to enjoy timeless music from the Northshore Community Orchestra.

The concert was originally scheduled for April but was postponed due to weather.

The Northshore Community Orchestra is the only symphony orchestra in St. Tammany Parish where both youths and adults can make learning and performing music a lifelong endeavor. The orchestra was established in 1987, and has operated continuously ever since. The orchestra performs several full orchestra concerts as well as some smaller group ensembles throughout the year, with genres including classical, jazz, pop, folk, ethnic, traditional, movie themes, and Broadway hits. Each year, the orchestra typically performs for Slidell’s Patriot Day ceremony and Christmas and spring concerts.

The members of the orchestra come from Slidell, St. Tammany Parish and from surrounding parishes in the Greater New Orleans area and south Mississippi. The members represent a diverse assortment of backgrounds such as students, medical professionals, engineers, skilled tradesmen, scientists, homemakers, members of the military, educators, and retirees. Though our student members typically begin with us around late middle school or junior high age, currently our youngest member is just 9 years old, and our oldest is in his 80s. Some of the orchestra’s musicians are family members who play together – spouses, parents, children, and siblings.

The orchestra’s conductor since 2006 has been Mrs. Susan Messina, a Slidell native who has a master’s degree in music from Southeastern Louisiana University, and over 30 years experience as a music educator. She has served as a band director at several area schools, and currently teaches private lessons on a wide variety of instruments at Christy Music in Slidell.

Guests are encouraged to bring their ice chests, picnic baskets, blankets, and chairs to enjoy a picnic in the park.

For more information about this event, please call the Department of Cultural & Public Affairs at (985) 646-4375. For the latest information about City of Slidell news and events, visit MySlidell.com or follow the “City of Slidell, Louisiana” on Facebook.

In the event of inclement weather, please check the city’s website or Facebook page for the latest information. Cancellation decisions will be made by 1 p.m. on the day of the event.