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 Welcome to Louisiana's Northshore
Welcome to St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana’s Northshore. We’re 45 minutes north of New Orleans – and a world away. The Northshore is the natural choice for families, foodies, nature lovers, golfers and art enthusiasts. Come enjoy our great attractions, relaxed atmosphere and fantastic dining (we’ll feed you well). Find fun and funky festivals, eclectic shopping, and urban pleasures in communities surrounded by beautiful green spaces. Cycle the Tammany Trace or take a swamp tour, gallery-hop, hunt antiques and enjoy a wine tasting – we offer a feast for all the senses.
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Come see Southern Living's Idea House this summer!
Popular magazine chooses Covington for design project
 St. Tammany Parish, aka Louisiana’s Northshore, gains a new tourist attraction for the summer when Southern Living magazine’s Louisiana Idea House opens for tours in June. The popular magazine’s Idea Houses attract as many as 30,000 visitors for the three months they're open for touring. The magazine has chosen Covington’s Terrabella, an exciting Traditional Neighborhood Development, as one of its two Idea House sites for 2010. Idea Houses use local architects and design teams to showcase a region’s unique lifestyle and sensibilities. Visitors tour the always-special homes for design tips, fresh decorating ideas and creative expressions of Southern life.
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| Discover your inner Romantic at Jane Austen Fest
Old Mandeville hosts lively literary event this weekend
 Come enjoy the best of the Regency era in Old Mandeville at the 3rd annual Jane Austen Festival Saturday and Sunday (March 6-7). Saturday’s events, all free and held at the Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St. from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., include calligraphy and dance demos, lectures, and costume contests. Sunday’s events take place at the Lake House, 2025 Lakeshore Drive, and offer live music, lectures, a buffet lunch and more (for $35; $25 for students and teachers). Restaurants in historic Old Mandeville are getting into the spirit, offering fish and chips, English ales and high tea. See you there!
| Northshore chefs semifinalists for James Beard Award
Ristorante Del Porto duo in running for Best Chef: South
 Locals recognize the kitchen talent of married chefs Torre Bagalman and David Solazzo but now recognition’s moved well beyond the Northshore. The chef-owners of Covington’s popular Ristorante Del Porto were recently named semifinalists for the 2010 James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards. Perhaps the nation’s most prestigious culinary honor, the Beard award recognizes the best and brightest. The Del Porto pair showcases the finest local and seasonal ingredients in a menu melding Tuscan, California and Louisiana sensibilities for its memorable take on Italian. Read more about Del Porto and other great Northshore dining spots in our restaurant listings.
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Current EventsClick on an underlined date in the calendar to read about that date's event. Bayou Jam ConcertThe City of Slidell's Bayou Jam Concert Series continues in Heritage Park, behind the historic Slidell Train Depot on Front Street 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in Heritage Park
Bayou Jam Concert featuring Burnside FlashersThe City of Slidell's Bayou Jam Concert Series continues in Heritage Park, behind the historic Slidell Train Depot on Front Street 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in Heritage Park.
Gumbo CookoffGet your best Gumbo recipe out and enter in one of two categories-Seafood or Sausage/Meat. Gumbo teams and potential sponsors can contact Beth Bonnel or Pat Macloud at (985) 960-6698.
Jazz on the BayouJazz on the Bayou is a 2-day event that takes place at the Slidell howe of renow jazz pianist Ronnie Kole. The event features food from premier chefs from the...
"The Children's Hour" Presented by Slidell Little TheatreAn angry student, Mary Tilford, runs away from the school and to avoid being sent back she tells her grandmother that the two headmistresses are having an affair. The accusation proceeds...
Ozone Spring RunRunners Race Registration and Fees:
Due latest - March 6, 2010
Pre-registration in person
Varsity Sports
2021 Claiborne St., Mandeville
985 624 8200
Runners Choice
4700 Hwy 22, Mandeville
985 845 1948
Pre-registration by mail
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Cajun DanceLive cajun music accompanied by free dance lessons.
St. Patrick's Day ParadeThis festive parade makes it way through Olde Towne Slidell and ends with a bang at Heritage Park with a free outdoor Bayou Jam concert featuring the Topcats!
TOP OF THE HOPS – BEER FESTIVALTop of the Hops – North Shore Beer Festival will showcase the growing popularity of craft beers from
around the country and the world in a relaxed and friendly outdoor environment. Patrons...
1st Annual Pastel ExhibitionWe are excited to announce that Alan Flattmann, PSA will be judging our event. Awards & Reception open to the public will be from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. For more...
BEYOND THE BRUSH: The Diverse Universe of AcrylicsThe class will focus on encouraging students to experiment with various materials, techniques, and tools in new ways. Where to look for inspiration, how to manifest an idea onto canvas, and...
1st Annual Crawfish Cook-Off benefitting St. Tammany Parish HospitalThis will be a family event with activities for children and live music. Proceeds from the event will benefit both the Hospice of St. Tammany abd St. Paul's Alumni Association. If...
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