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Mar 20, 2024

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FOURSOME: Yet another new stage show will debut Sept. 8 in St. Tammany when the Cutting Edge Theater welcomes the return of "some favorite ladies" — Betty, Ginger, Marla and Margo — to headline "Love

FOURSOME: Yet another new stage show will debut Sept. 8 in St. Tammany when the Cutting Edge Theater welcomes the return of "some favorite ladies" — Betty, Ginger, Marla and Margo — to headline "Love is a Battlefield: Back to the Chapel." This jukebox musical (the fourth in a series) continues the saga of four friends who experience highs and lows of living. You last saw them in 2022 in "Back to the Chapel: Here We Go Again" as they were breaking into Vietnam. After all, love is a battlefield. Now they are back but still battling for love. Shows weekends through Sept. 23. Tickets are $30 to $45; get them at Eventbrite or avoid online fees by texting ticket orders to (985)285-6666. Get details at cuttingedgetheater.com.

13!: Tickets on sale now for six performances over two weekends, Sept. 8-17, for the coming-of-age musical comedy-drama “13!” Meet the geek, the poser, the jock, the beauty queen and the wannabe. You’ll recognize these archetypes (from everyone’s own school days) on stage at 30 by Ninety Theater, 880 Lafayette St., in Mandeville. This 2022 story of fitting in — and standing out — comes with a rock score from Jason Robert Brown. Directed by Jenn Gesvantner, assisted by John Wesley; musical director, Aaron Turnipseed; and choreographer, Carley Elliers. Tickets $25 to $32; 2:30 p.m. matinees and evening shows at 7:30 p.m. Visit 30byninety.com.

LOVE: The Slidell Little Theatre's 2023-24 season opener, a stage production of the classic "Beauty and the Beast" tale, is showing through Sept. 10. Relive the story of the young woman who feels out of place in her provincial French village. When her father is imprisoned in a mysterious castle, Belle’s attempt to rescue him leads to her capture by the Beast, a grisly and fearsome monster. Can love save them all? Get tickets at www.slidelllittletheatre.org; $35 adults, $25 for students and seniors. The show is directed by Scott Sauber.

IT'S BACK: Visit the Covington Art Market under the oaks of the former courthouse at the corner of Boston and New Hampshire streets in downtown on Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free art market takes place on the first Saturdays during the spring and fall. It is a juried market of visual arts and crafts that features a variety of work by association members, including jewelry, photography, paintings, woodworking, fiber art and more. Presented by the St. Tammany Art Association in partnership with the City of Covington. Enjoy live music while shopping and free parking throughout the walkable district. For more information, contact the association at (985) 892-8650 or [email protected].

SHOW: Christwood Atrium Gallery continues to host St. Tammany Art Association's summer show through Sept. 15. Entitled "Color as Light," the exhibit features abstract works by three southern Louisiana artists: Linda Dautreuil, Dale Newkirk and Zona Wainwright.

HELP: NAMI St. Tammany will offer free online classes starting Sept. 5 to help adult family members and close friends living with mental illness. The four-week course will meet every Tuesday and Thursday evening. Register as soon as possible at (985) 626-6538; email [email protected]; or visit www.namisttammany.org. Learn coping skills for those living with mental illness; how to advocate for family members in the system; learn the best methods of communicating with someone who is suffering; share strategies for care; and more. Taught by trained, experienced family members of people who live with mental illness.

BREAKFAST: Northlake Newcomers Club's annual membership coffee Sept. 8 at Beau Chene Country Club, 602 N. Beau Chene Drive, Mandeville. Cost for members and guests is $17 each. Doors open at 10 a.m. Learn about club activities, meet old friends, and make some new ones. Everyone welcome but reservations are a must no later than Sept. 1. Visit www.nothlakenewcomers.com and click on Announcements.

WIDOWS WEST: The next general meeting of Widows Social West is Sept. 5 at 10 a.m. at North Cross Methodist Church in Madisonville. This is a social community for widows that provides opportunities to develop friendships while enjoying activities of interest. All widows welcome. At the meeting, enjoy breakfast and social time, followed by a guest from COAST (Council on Aging St. Tammany) to talk about the new COAST Activity Center in Madisonville and its activities; sign up for all that are of interest. Questions to Laura Norsworthy at (985) 789-9899 or [email protected].

PD: The Northshore Parkinson's Support Group to meet Sept. 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lamb of God Lutheran Church, 57210 Allen Road, in Slidell. The speaker, Ochsner neuropsychologist Dr. Stella Tran, to discuss dealing with the mental and emotional aspects of PD. Group open to everyone, especially people living with Parkinson's, their care partners, medical professionals, and anyone else interested in learning more about living well with PD. In a related note, the greater New Orleans Parkinson’s community will hold Louisiana Walks on Oct. 14 on Pavilion Island at Lafreniere Park in Metairie; benefits the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s. It is a celebration of living well, complete with two handicap-accessible walking routes, local food and drinks, a silent auction, raffles, live music and local resources for people with PD. Visit parkinsonswalk.org to register for the walk, donate, or get more info.

FEDS: The Slidell Chapter of the National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association to meet Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. in the Cornelius Community Center (the second white building past First Christian Church) 102 Christian Lane. Speaker will be real estate attorney Brian Glorioso to discuss receiving a Property Fraud Alert. The Lunch Bunch will meet to eat at 11:30 a.m., LeBlanc's Restaurant, 797 Robert Blvd., also in Slidell. Anyone interested in lunching should notify Elroy Noel at (985) 290-0757 or email [email protected].

TEE OFF: Get ready for the seventh annual Miracle Golf Scramble on Oct. 5 at Money Hill Golf and Country Club, 100 Country Club Drive, in Abita Springs. Register at 7 a.m.; tee off at 8 a.m. Individual golfer, $150; foursomes and hole sponsorships also available. All proceeds raised will go to Miracle League Northshore. For more info, visit miracleleague northshore.org or contact Trevor Johnson at (504) 301-7614 or trevor.johnson2elchealth.org.