Downtown Covington comes to life with
SPRING FOR ART 2009! Saturday, April 4 from 6pm – 9pm
In Haik Park located in the 300 block of Columbia Street, STAA presents live art demos by local artists. Come see ceramic and painting demonstrations, among many other exciting artists at work. Spring For Art is sponsored by the following local merchants, who will all be featuring local artists and will be open to the public from 6-9 during Spring For Art. Come out and support local business!
» STAA Exhibition: Inside Northside Cover Art

COLUMBIA STREET

Antiques of Covington
315 N. Columbia Street | 898-0955
Artwork by Camille Barnes

Art on Columbia
501 N. Columbia | 893-0870
Pottery by Joan Bly, watercolors by Shirley Doiron, silk painting by Kathy Goertzen, painting by Carolyn LeBlanc, silver jewelry by Carol Mashler and glass art by Patti Villalobos
www.artoncolumbia.com

Arts & Frames
503 N. Columbia | 867-9080 | Tu-Sat, 10-4
Artwork by Denise Austin, Tchad Bailey, David Barfield, Priscella Betz, Chuck Billiot, Harriet Blum, Becky Burt, Ronnie Cardwell, Anne Cicero, Chris Clark, Katherine Ganucheau, Linda Jacobs, Darlene Johnson, Janet Jordon, Dána La Fonta, Mary Monk, Max Ryan, Jenry Salinas, Phillip Sage, Lori Seals, Nellrea Simpson, Terry Sita, Stanley Smith, Sue Sutherlin, and Robert Viosca.
www.artsandframes.net

Atelier
317 N Columbia Street | 871-7061 | Th-Sat, 10-4
Paintings by Jim Seitz and Marcia Holmes

Brunner Gallery
215 N. Columbia St. | 893-0444 | W-Sat, 10-5
Elizabeth L. Noble: Mixed Media paintings and new work by Vicki Grant: Windows to the Earth
www.brunnergallery.com
Chez-Soi
228 N Columbia St. | 869-3339 | Tu-Sat, 10-5pm
Columbia St. Mercantile
236 N. Columbia | 809-1789
Art work by Lois Whitmore
Columbia Street Tap Room*
434 N Columbia | 898-0899
Music by Contraflow from 9pm till
www.columbiastreettaproom.com
Courtyard Restaurant*
321 N Columbia St | 246-6789 | Lunch 11-2pm, M-F | Dinner 5-10pm F-Sat
Live Music by Carlo Ditta- New Orleans Folk and Blues
Dependable Glass
334 N Columbia St | 892-0999
Glass works by Laurel Porcari
www.dependableglass.com
The Factory
508 N Columbia | 809-0032
Artwork by Bernard Mattox and Stephanie Schoen; featuring a beading demo- a new destination for birthday parties and classes.

Fort Isabel Gallery
502 N. Columbia | 892-1841, W-Sat, 10-4
Featuring artwork by Mary Andersson, Charlotte Schully Coe, Suzanne King, Wes Koon, Kelly Landrum-Hammell, Carol Lapari, Martin Needom, Johnny Stout and the giclee prints of Beryl Carbon
www.fortisabelgallerycom

Gallery NU
410 N Columbia | 867-5300
Bill Binnings, Jim Seitz, Kevin LeBlanc, Gale Ruggiero, Peggy Bergeron, Jan Warshauer, Gabe Leonard, Ana Lazovsky, Robert Seago, Darrell Frank and Benjamin Bullins
Global Dwelling
228A N. Columbia | 867-9797 | Th-F, 10-5, Sat, 10-4
HJ Smith and Sons
308 N. Columbia St | 892-0460 | M,Tu,Th, F, 8:30-5, Wed, 8:30-12, Sat, 8:30-1pm
Mo’s Art Supply & Framing*
323 N Columbia St | 809-6854 | Tu-Sat, 9-5
Artwork by Alex Mollére and music by guitarist Roy Blaum

Porteous, Hainkel and Johnson
408 N Columbia St | 893-4790
Nature Photography by Robert Baumgartner
Roy’s Knife and Archery Shop
319 N Columbia St | 893-1060 | M-Sat, 8:30-5, Su, 8:30-12
Featuring contemporary oil paintings by Jessica Porter Blaum and Northwest style woodcarving by Roy Blaum. Guitar plucking, harmonica wailing and vocal screeching by Roy Blaum next door at Mo’s Art Supply.
St. Tammany Homestead
205 N Columbia | 892-4556, M-F, 9-4
Featuring artwork by St. Scholastica Academy Art Students
www.sttammanyhomestead.com
St. Scholastica Academy
122 S. Massachusetts St | 892-2540
Exhibition located at St. Tammany Homestead

Shoefflé
222 N Columbia St| 898-6465, Mon-Sat, 10-6
Join us for wine, cheese and shoes!
www.shoeffle.com
Spectrum Gallery
434 N Columbia | 504-512-2609
Art work by Garland Robinette, Robert Cook, Leslie Dudley, Bob Tompkins and Robert Maxwell
Zorro's: Cool Stuff for People & Pets
434 N Columbia | 249-6056, Tu-Sat, 10-5
Artwork by Ted Pullig, Sarah Whatley, Becky Burt, David Henson and Alice Gidley.
One Night Only Sale- 15% all items
www.zorrospets.com
LEE LANE
Calypso Patio Bar & Grill*
326 Lee Lane | 875-9494 | M-F, 11-2, W-F, 5-10p, S, 2-10p
Featuring music by Alex Peters and $4 Margaritas All Night!
Coffee Rani*
234 Lee Lane | 893-6158, M-Th, 7-7, Sa-Su,
Featuring STARC Talented Artists. Please come and support this WORTHWHILE event!
Discover all the services STARC has to offer.
Cottage Antiques
205 Lee Lane | 875-0789

Copper Rooster Antiques & Gifts
222 Lee Lane | 892-5171
Artwork by Jae Levy, Rue McNeill, and Frankie Demelo

The French Mix
228 Lee Lane | 809-6158
Laurier, llc
218 Lee Lane | 869-3816
New Orleans Food & Spirits
208 Lee Lane | 875-0432
Mon & Tues, 11-3pm, Wed-Sat, 11-9pm
Southern Cotton
827 Walker Alley | 898-0140
Walker House & Gardens
221 Lee Lane | 893-4235
Artwork by Eddie Mormon and Peggy Imm
www.walkerhouseandgardens.com
BOSTON STREET

Aladdin Oriental Rug Gallery & Antiques
634 E Boston St | 892-1230
Artwork by One of a Kind Ceramics: glazed pottery from Big Lake LA. Featured artists: Betty Dartez, Valarie Precht, and Diana Taylor
Buster’s Place Restaurant
519 E Boston St | 809-3880 | Open 7 days a week
www.bustersplaceonline.net

Del Porto Restaurant
501 E Boston St | 875-1006 | Lunch Tu-F, 11:30-2:30, Dinner Tu-Sa, 5:30-10p
Artwork provided by Brunner Gallery
The Green Room Music Club*
521 E Boston St | 892-2225
Featuring artwork by Victoria John, Timothy Servat and John West. LIVE MUSIC by ‘Bout It Brass Band from 10pm-1:30am
Innisfree Farm, Jennifer Rice, Realtor
729 E. Boston St. | 892-1478
Pontchartrain Hardwood Flooring*
705 Boston | 892-9855

Sarah Dunn Art
609 E. Boston St. | 249-5062
Sarah Dunn Arts celebrate their last show at the Downtown Covington location. Moving to the new gallery on Magazine St. in New Orleans. The show will feature a vibrant new series by artist Sarah Dunn along with photography by Sally Dunn. Other artists included are Heather Huston, Tanny Baker, and Karlee Watkins.
www.redonmagazine.com
T.
736 E. Boston St. | 867-5299
Zita’s Too
728 E. Boston St | 893-3555
Artwork by Reese McCance with refreshments
NEW HAMPSHIRE ST.
Covington Trailhead
419 N New Hampshire St.

Lola Restaurant
517 N. New Hampshire | 892-4992 | Lunch M-F, 10:30-2:30, Dinner F/Sa, 5:30-9:30
Featuring photography by Evan Waller
*LIVE MUSIC

200 Block of Columbia St: Gene Lipps
300 Block of Columbia St: The Green Room presents: 19th Street Red Blues Trio
400 Block of Columbia St: The Leisure Kings
500 Block of Columbia St: Steppin’ Up Jazz Band
200 Block of Lee Lane: Chris Burke and His New Orleans MusicAFTER HOURS
The Green Room, 10pm till: ‘Bout It Brass Band
Courtyard Restaurant, 7-10: Carlo Ditta: New Orleans Folk and Blues
Columbia Street Tap Room, 10pm till: Contraflow
STAA Spring for Art Exhibition: Inside Northside Cover Art
The featured exhibition at STAA during Spring For Art is the Inside Northside Cover Art Exhibition. This extensive collection of locally and internationally acclaimed local artists includes the works of George Rodrigue, Rolland Golden, Rhea Gary, James Michalopoulos, Allan Flattman, Garland Robinette, Bernard Mattox, John Preble, Bill Hemmerling, Sarah Dunn and many more. Please join STAA and Inside Northside magazine during SFA as we feature a show stopping reception with book signings by several celebrity artists, including James Michalopoulos and Roland Golden.

The Inside Northside reception at STAA is sponsored by Arabella Fine Gifts, Champagne Beverage, The Curtain Exchange, Loews Hotel, Nonna Randazzo’s Italian Bakery and Caffé, Paretti Jaguar, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, and The Tent Man.
Spring for Art Sponsors

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