Visitors to tonight’s opening of the Super Bowl exhibit at the newly restored Cultural Center in Slidell’s City Hall will find that Olde Towne is definitely alive and kicking.

Not one but two block parties are planned, beginning at 5:30 p.m. “Who’s on First?” will take place on First Street between Fremaux Avenue and Erlanger Street, and will feature art demonstrations, shopping, belly dancers at the Ali Baba Café, antique cars, face painting and wrestling exhibitions.

Mike the Tiger will drop in at the Who Dat Shoppe, which will also have the infamous LSU fan mobile on display.

This 21-passenger people mover will be pressed into service for the first time during tonight’s block parties in Olde Towne. Called the City Slicker, the motorized tram will travel around the perimeter of Olde Towne, stopping at various points along the way to take on or drop off passengers attending the festivities. (Staff Photo by Anne Lautzenheiser)

In addition, the Slidell Museum will offer free tours, and highlights from this fall’s “Faces of Olde Towne” exhibit will be on view at the Olde Towne Arts Center.

A “Creative Kids Night,” complete with pizza dinner, will also be offered at Dubuisson’s Art Corner, located within OTAC at First and Robert streets. Call 649-0555 for reservations.

“What’s on Second?” will happen on Second Street between Erlanger and Bouscaren streets, and will additional artist’s displays, free yogurt courtesy of Counter Culture, andouille gumbo compliments of Debautte’s Mega Air, other food samplings from the kitchen of Chef Chris Case.

Sunrise on Second Street will be open late for the occasion, and Witness will play live music on the Flood Stage at Second and Bouscaren streets.

Elsewhere in Olde Towne, the 2100 Front Gallery will open its “Recycled for Good” show, featuring art by Charlotte Lowry Collins, Michael Eddy, LaNelle Landry, Martin Needom and many others. Levy’s Furniture, at 2024 Front St. will host an art exhibit as well, along with free home-baked cookies.

More live music can be found at Patton’s in the Salmen-Fritchie House at Front and Cleveland streets.

The historic home will feature music by the Randy Herbert Duo, a wine bar, and an exhibit by the artists of STARC.

Other festivities include a drawing for a signed and numbered artists proof of the Rigolets Bridge by Phil Galatas at KY’s Olde Towne Bicycle Shop at Carey and Robert streets, while live mariachi music can be found at Tacos & Beer at First and Cousin streets.

Traveling between the various locations will be a breeze as well. The city will introduce its new City Slicker, a 21-passenger people mover that is handicapped equipped for easy riding.

For more information call 646-4322.