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31 03, 2025

Cue Up the Fun

Tamanend LA2025-03-31T13:40:47-04:00March 31st, 2025|Blog, Uncategorized|

The coming months are full of an incredible lineup of events, festivals and activities on the Northshore. Here are three special standouts to enjoy the long days of summer. Cue to Greatness You can "pour" over the list of wine dinners and tastings during May. While the official kickoff to summer is Memorial Day Weekend, it begins a little early in our parish! That’s because May is going to be one month for the (cook)books. The 14th annual event celebrates Covington's amazing restaurants and art lovers alike. A long list of our parish's top restaurants will feature wine

11 10, 2024

Liven Things Up This Fall

Tamanend LA2024-10-15T11:55:40-04:00October 11th, 2024|Blog, Uncategorized|

The fall season in St. Tammany Parish brings us crisp, cool days to enjoy getting out and about. Here are some of my recommendations on activities and events to partake in over the fall time. Live Music Three concerts at Jazz'n the Vines take place in November at Wild Bush Farm and Vineyard. Jazz’n the Vines at Wild Bush Farm and Vineyard has three great opportunities to listen to some fantastic music, whether you favor pop, country, soul or somewhere in-between. On November 2, The Walrus takes the stage with a tribute song list of The Beatles. Two weeks

5 06, 2024

Red, White and Blue All Summer

Tamanend LA2024-06-05T15:41:09-04:00June 5th, 2024|Blog, Uncategorized|

Summer is hot up on the Northshore, and it is also hot, hot, hot with fun. Here are just a few fun-filled things to do over the next few months. Put on Your Red, White and Blue It's summer, and that means pie-eating contests at July Fourth celebrations. The Northshore has many celebrations of America’s independence on Thursday, July 4. Madisonville presents an "Old-Fashioned 4th of July" on the banks of the Tchefuncte River. The fun begins at 10 a.m. with cornhole and horseshoe tournaments, watermelon eating contest, pie bake-off, kids’ games, food, music, and of course, fireworks.

26 03, 2024

Foodies Unite

Tamanend LA2024-03-26T15:11:10-04:00March 26th, 2024|Blog, Uncategorized|

If you love food, I mean really love food, the Northshore is the place to be. St. Tammany Parish has so many restaurants, events and festivals to celebrate the deliciousness of our area. Here are three upcoming special events to bring your food game to a new level! Foodie Fun #1 – Crawfish Cookoff Be sure to work up your appetite before heading to the Crawfish Cookoff! It is all going down on Saturday, April 20, with the 19th Annual Crawfish Cookoff in Slidell. The all-you-can-eat fundraiser takes place at Fritchie Park and benefits Hospice House. The event

30 11, 2023

It’s Time to Have Fun

Tamanend LA2023-12-13T08:56:59-05:00November 30th, 2023|Blog, Uncategorized|

It's a new year, and that means lots of new fun! From January through March, you have a wide choice of activities and events in St. Tammany Parish. Here are a few highlights. Play Time We love our arts on the Northshore, and that includes local theatre! We are fortunate to have a variety of options to enjoy a live performance of some of the most beloved plays and musicals. Slidell Little Theatre always seems to have an amazing array of comedy and drama, so there is something for everyone. Coming up in January is Shakespeare’s epic tragedy, Romeo and

30 08, 2023

Three Fests for Family Fun

Tamanend LA2023-09-20T11:19:29-04:00August 30th, 2023|Blog, Uncategorized|

We love being on the Northshore, especially for the fall festival season! Here are three fests to enjoy during the cooler weather. Blueberries abound at the Fourth Annual Bluesberry Festival! A “Berry” Cool Day Back for its fourth year, the Annual Bluesberry Festival is set for Saturday, October 7, 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m., at Bogue Falaya Wayside Park. This family friendly fest boasts live music, art, food and culture, all with the added “flavor” of blueberry. Blues music from regional and local artists will be performed throughout the day, including bands from Austin, Nashville and New Orleans. In

30 05, 2023

Toast the Taste

Tamanend LA2023-06-01T17:38:14-04:00May 30th, 2023|Blog, Uncategorized|

June is one of my favorite months of the year. Yes, it is the beginning of summer, school is out and vacations begin! However, the reason I get so excited is it is A Taste of Covington time! This annual event, held every June, continues to expand this year with so many opportunities to partake. Here are three tasty ways to truly enjoy these 30 days of yum. Tasty Treat #1 Each week of A Taste of Covington presents a choice of wine dinners. If you are looking for a special evening out, the Vintner’s Dinner schedule boasts

27 02, 2023

Press Your Luck

Tamanend LA2023-02-28T15:18:46-05:00February 27th, 2023|Blog, Uncategorized|

Top o’ the morning (or evening) to you! We all know St. Tammany Parish has loads of fun opportunities from January through December. After the abundance of Mardi Gras, you may wish for some relaxation in March. If you are up for more excitement, here are three upcoming events sure to make you see green! Come out to see the action at the Paddles on Paddy's Day Pickleball Tournament. Lucky Button #1 – America’s Newest Sport On Saturday, March 11, it is time to witness what all the hubbub is about pickleball! While registration to play is closed,

30 01, 2023

Come to Your Senses

Tamanend LA2023-02-10T09:19:13-05:00January 30th, 2023|Blog, Uncategorized|

I absolutely love a parade. I appreciate how one event can arouse all five senses of sight, sound, taste, smell and touch. While New Orleans is the most famous city for Mardi Gras parades and events, the Northshore adds a special flair to its productions. From Madisonville to Covington, and from Bush to Slidell, you have the opportunity to delight in 20 parades over the Mardi Gras season. I have a few standouts to recommend. Lots of beads to catch during Mardi Gras 2023 on the Northshore! Going for the Gusto The The Town of Abita Springs knows

23 12, 2022

A New Way of Looking at Things

Tamanend LA2023-01-18T09:51:10-05:00December 23rd, 2022|Blog, Uncategorized|

With the new year upon us, we have the opportunity to enjoy new experiences on the Northshore. The only resolution to keep is to take advantage of them! Here are a few 2023 delights I hope to partake in: One – A New Play We are so fortunate to have several venues to see performances of the latest musicals, historic comedies and memorable dramas. I am a huge fan of playwright Neil Simon, so a must-see performance is Laughter on the 23rd Floor at 30 by Ninety Theatre in Mandeville. Inspired by Simon’s youthful experience as a staff writer on