Festivals abound in and around SE Louisiana

Reproduced from: NOLA.com

The 21st annual Jazz on the Bayou will be March 23-24 at the Bayou Liberty home of Gardner and Ronnie Kole. This "backyard festival" has raised more than $1 million dollars for the charities it supports.

Every year, Jazz on the Bayou spotlights many of the area's top chefs who bring their featured dish to the event for all to enjoy. Food and wines are but the tip of the iceberg, for Jazz on the Bayou has a lot more to offer its guests.

Events include: live and silent auctions, The Storyville Stompers act as greeters and Bobby Ohler and the Harbor Band serve as the entertainment.  With Kole, of course joining in to perform with the band as well.

The public is invited to attend and enjoy this festival celebration and support its worthy causes. Tickets are $100 per person, and tables of 10 are available at $1,000 each.For additional information or to purchase tickets visit www.jazzonthebayou.com or by email jazzonthebayou@aol.com. For information you may also call 504.524.5716.

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COLUMBIA STREET BLOCK PARTY MARCH 22

The City of Covington will kick off its Columbia Street Block Party 2013 season on March 22 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., along Columbia and Boston streets in downtown Covington. The events will continue every last Friday of each month through October.

“There are also several new businesses on Columbia Street for attendees to enjoy, including Winos and Tacos and Columbia Street Rock N Blues Café, which both feature live music regularly,” says Sarah Chambless, City of Covington Cultural Arts and Events.

For inquires about participating in the monthly car shows, classic car owners can call 985.892.1873 or email schambless@covla.com.

BOYET-BRANNON VFW FISH FRY

Boyet-Brannon VFW Post 5174 will hold a fish fry March 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Post, 64245 Highway 3081, Pearl River. Dinners, $8 each, will include fired fish, fries and coleslaw. For information, call the Post at 985.863.7809.