The 15th Annual Hot August Night will include something for everyone! 

6 – 9 pm Look for the Hot Spots:
- Art Stroll – over 60 art exhibits in Downtown Hammond
- sp[OIL]ed - A viral photography campaign in support of protectourcoastline.org at Paris Parker Salon and Spa.  Please RSVP at (985) 345-3760.
- Wine Tasting – sample various wines in the shops, office & restaurants  All wines can be found at Red, White & Brew and the Crescent Bar.
- Hot Deals at Stores & Boutiques

On the La Carreta Band Stage:
6:30 pm – SLU Athletics Pep Rally & Lionpawlooza Fan Event in front of Regions Bank - football players signing autographs, pictures with Roomie the Lion and the SLU Spirit Spin Wheel - everyone wins a prize!
7:30 pm - Hammond's Hottest Talent - Singing Competition Finals – Four finalists will compete for the title and the $1,000 prize.
8:30 pm - Live Music by local favorite True Too Life

Other Special Activities:
6 pm – Saints football player signs autographs at Chuck’s Field of Dreams
6 pm – Louisiana Children’s Discovery Cnt. hosts “Lil Bill” Hurricane Reconnaissance Aircraft from the Air National Guard, TJ the DJ and “Pluggie” from the Hammond Fire Department.
6 – 8 pm – SLU Community Music School Violins & fall art school demonstrations at the Hammond Regional Art Cnt
8 pm – Columbia Theatre will screen Beach Blanket Bingo (1965) starring Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello.  (98 mins, tickets: $7)  www.columbiatheatre.org
8:30 pm - A vintage Fashion Show at Vintage 106


More Live Music:
- Detective Fish at Tommy's on Thomas
- Biscuithound at Discoveries Furniture & Finds.
- New Orleans Strathspey & Reel Society at Keith Davis – Violin Shop
- Kevin Schexnayder at PJ’s Coffee & Tea Co.
- AMP'D Brass Band at Vintage 106


Cool Spots:
- KSLU 90.9 FM serving free lemonade samples from PJ’s Coffee & Tea Co., outside of PJ’s on Thomas St.
- Snowballs – Boy Scout Troop 316 selling snowballs to support their troop, in the courtyard next to Change Clothes
- Hammond Market vendors, on the lawn behind La Carreta, selling fresh produce, handmade gifts and more.
- Main Street Dance Studio will sell tea and lemonade on the sidewalk at 201 W. Thomas Street, next to Bayou Booksellers

Special Thanks to the Downtown merchants and the Hammond Downtown Development District Promotions Committee.