Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer invites everyone to come out and enjoy an exciting evening of arts and entertainment in Olde Towne at the City of Slidell’s annual Arts Evening, one of the largest and most celebrated cultural festivals on the Northshore. The festivities begin on Saturday March 2nd, from 5 to 9 p.m. in Olde Towne Slidell. Admission is free.
Join Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer for a Holiday Concert with the Northshore Community Orchestra on Thursday, Dec. 21st at 7 p.m. in the Slidell Municipal Auditorium. Admission is free.
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 Slidell Municipal Auditorium is located at 2056 Second Street in Olde Towne Slidell. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission is free, but a donation to the Northshore Community Orchestra is welcomed.
Mayor Greg Cromer is inviting the community to participate in the fourth annual Olde Towne Slidell Community Christmas Golf Cart Parade on Sunday, December 3rd at 5 p.m. People and groups are welcome to come out dressed in creative Christmas costumes and enjoy the parade of decorated golf carts. This event is free!
The City of Slidell celebrates the holiday season with Christmas Under the Stars, an annual celebration of twinkling lights, festive decorations, the Parade of Trees, the life-size Christmas Cottages, Slidell’s Nativity, Christmas songs, and much more. Griffith park will be lit up nightly from 6-9 pm beginning December 1st and going through December 30th. Admission is free!
Please join us for the opening reception of the “Celebrating 60 years of Slidell Art League” at the George Dunbar Gallery in Slidell City Hall. The opening reception will be held on Friday November 10th, from 5-7 p.m. and the exhibit will be on display at the George Dunbar Gallery in Slidell City Hall from November 15th-December 22nd. Gallery hours are by appointment only Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Same-day viewings will be accommodated based on availability. Please call the Department of Cultural & Public Affairs at (985) 646-4375 for appointments. The Slidell Cultural Center is located at 2055 Second Street, on the first floor of City Hall in Olde Towne Slidell. Admission is free.
Join us on Friday, October 6th for a Bayou Jam Concert featuring The Bucktown All-Stars. The concert starts at 5:30 and admission is free!
Concert‐goers are invited to bring their chairs, blankets, ice chests and picnic baskets to the park to enjoy the free concerts. On‐site catering will be available for a nominal charge. Please note that park regulations prohibit pets in the park as well as the use of skateboards, scooters, barbeque grills and glass items.
Join us on Friday, September 29nd for a Bayou Jam Concert. The concert starts at 5:30 and admission is free!
Concert‐goers are invited to bring their chairs, blankets, ice chests and picnic baskets to the park to enjoy the free concerts. On‐site catering will be available for a nominal charge. Please note that park regulations prohibit pets in the park as well as the use of skateboards, scooters, barbeque grills and glass items.
Join us on Friday, September 22nd for a Bayou Jam Concert featuring 5eaux4. The concert starts at 5:30 and admission is free!
Concert‐goers are invited to bring their chairs, blankets, ice chests and picnic baskets to the park to enjoy the free concerts. On‐site catering will be available for a nominal charge. Please note that park regulations prohibit pets in the park as well as the use of skateboards, scooters, barbeque grills and glass items.
