The streets of Olde Towne Slidell will come alive with a celebration of the arts during the 32nd Annual Arts Evening on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. More than 50 artists and eight bands and musicians will transform the historic district into an outdoor arts venue, offering art, live music, food and drinks, and unique shopping experiences for visitors.
“Olde Towne Slidell is the cultural heart of our community, and Arts Evening is a perfect showcase of the creativity and talent that make our city special,” said Slidell Mayor Randy Fandal. “I invite everyone to come out, enjoy the music, meet the artists, and celebrate the arts in Olde Towne Slidell.”
Visitors will enjoy a vibrant mix of visual arts, live entertainment, fine and casual dining, a variety of drinks, and antique and boutique shopping throughout Olde Towne. They may also notice something a little unexpected – Christmas decorations.
“If you notice Christmas decorations in Olde Towne during Arts Evening, you’re not imagining things,” said Alex Carollo, Director of Cultural & Public Affairs. “Netflix is currently filming a Christmas movie in Olde Towne, and parts of the district will be decorated for the holidays, so visitors will get to experience a little holiday magic during this year’s event.”
Participating businesses include:
- American Legion Post 374 – Artist Michele Maiaroto
- Antiques & Art on First – Music by Two Peace Mild
- Arcade on Carey
- Audibert’s Bistreaux – Live entertainment by Fat City Swing. Artists Betty Baker-Kelly, Jake James, Omega Johnson
- Brass Monkey – Music by Alpha Tribe
- Bridge Street Ink
- Camellia City Pizza – Music by Overboard
- Camellia Wellbeing – Coach Chias Trucker Hat Bar with Anastasia, The Bread Company
- Carolynn’s Wonderland – Artists Cher Levis, Paula Merrit Windham
- Christina’s Therapeutic Touch – Artist CoCo Calderon
- Crave 985 – Music by Audio Beach. Artist Joe Dean
- Engel & Völkers – Artists Christy Gautreaux, Hannah Marks, Joshua Wichterich
- Expo Signs – Arts Evening Poster Artist Charmaine Allesandro. Artists Cindy Bachemin, Connie Born, LaRisa Clevinger, Keith Delaune, Pat Lera, Matt Litchliter, David Miller.
- The Golden Goat
- Heidelberg’s
- KY’s
- Lowry-Dunham, Case & Vivien – Artists Elsa Baker, Lizzie Shelby D’Aquin, Charlotte Lowry-Collins, Lyba Murphy, Michael Reed
- Luna Tequila
- Old Town Soda Shop
- Olde Towne Pizza
- Olde Towne Slidell Main Street at Crippin Cottage – Music by SteveA. Artists Lori Anselmo, E. Robert Gallery Decor, The Happy Photo Booth, K.L. Smith Fine Art, Mosquito Mollie Insect Resin Art, Olivia’s Creations, Gina Reviere, Sweeties Creamy Pralines, Shana’s Kitchen, Olivia Yi
- Olde Towne Tavern
- Pontchartrain Investment Management – Music by Sara, Jim and Jeff. Artists Ray Farrell, Mary Rich, Mia Simmons
- Roots Plants + Coffee – Slidell Art League, Swamp Sprouts Art
- Rustic Wick
- St. August Maison – Artists Linda Bickel, Phil Galatas, Ernest Robert, Krystal Shermack, Robin Veerkamp, John Wilson, Dustin Young
- Slidell Museum – Leadership Northshore’s Team Trashformation
- Tacos & Beer
- Tres Co.
- Triangle Square – Music by Highway Miles. Artist Wild Lily Designs
- Whiskey and Ashe
Live entertainment will fill the streets during Arts Evening, with eight musical acts performing throughout the district. Alpha Tribe will perform near Brass Monkey, Audio Beach will play near Crave 985, Fat City Swing will perform near Audibert’s Bistreaux, and Highway Miles will take the stage at Triangle Square. Overboard will entertain under Antique Umbrella Alley near Camellia City Pizza, Sara Jim and Jeff will perform at Pontchartrain Investment Management, SteveA will play a solo set near the Olde Towne Slidell Main Street booth on First Street, and Two Peace Mild will perform in the courtyard at Antiques & Art on First. The lineup features a diverse range of musical styles, from jazz and rock to pop favorites, ensuring there is something for every musical taste.
Visitors can also enjoy Olde Towne’s thriving dining and bar scene throughout the evening. Participating establishments include Audibert’s Bistreaux, Brass Monkey, Camellia City Pizza, The Golden Goat, Heidelberg’s Bar, KY’s, Luna Tequila, Olde Town Soda Shop, Olde Towne Pizza, Olde Towne Tavern, St. August Maison, Roots Plants + Coffee, Tacos & Beer, Triangle Square, and Whiskey and Ashe. These venues will offer their regular menus along with special Arts Evening offerings, providing everything from casual to fine dining, craft cocktails, and specialty coffees.
This year’s Arts Evening Poster Artist, Charmaine Allesandro, will be selling signed event posters at Expo Signs. A New Orleans native, Allesandro is a retired registered nurse who dedicated 30 years of service to Children’s Hospital. Her artistic journey began during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when she turned to acrylic painting as a source of solace and creative fulfillment. Her path as an artist has been shaped by personal trials and resilience, including undergoing treatment for breast cancer while her husband, Phil, was placed on the lung transplant list for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Although he received the gift of life in 2022, he sadly passed away two years later due to organ rejection. Now cancer-free, Allesandro has returned to her art with renewed passion and purpose. Known for her impressionistic style, she creates portraits and landscapes featuring bold colors, often hiding a small bluebird in her paintings as a tribute to her mother, “Birdy,” symbolizing love and loss. Her future work will continue to reflect themes of healing, perseverance, and compassion.
For more information about Arts Evening, contact the City of Slidell Department of Cultural & Public Affairs at (985) 646-4375. Updates and details about City of Slidell events can be found at MySlidell.com or by following the City of Slidell, Louisiana on Facebook.
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“If you notice Christmas decorations in Olde Towne during Arts Evening, you’re not imagining things,” said Alex Carollo, Director of Cultural & Public Affairs. “Netflix is currently filming a Christmas movie in Olde Towne, and parts of the district will be decorated for the holidays, so visitors will get to experience a little holiday magic during this year’s event.”
l and its beautiful bayous and wildlife. Being selected as this year’s artist is one of the greatest honors of my life. This recognition is not only validation of my art but an inspiration for me to continue my journey in capturing the beauty of nature that is all around us.”
