Friday, October 26, 2007

Happenings

Homecoming

West Feliciana High School celebrates homecoming on Friday, October 26 with a parade through St. Francisville beginning at 2:35.  Pre-game festivities begin at 6:30 with the game against Capitol High School at 7 pm.

 

ALL HALLOW’S EVE OF THE 1800s

 Schools are invited to Audubon State Historic Site on October 26, to discover Halloween traditions of the 1800s during the program All Hallows Eve.  Between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., there will be an interactive program held throughout the grounds of Oakley illustrating Halloween practices of the 1800s in America. Included will be the origins of pumpkin carving and tales of mystery, apple bobbing, an old fashioned maze, plus funerary practices of the 1800s. All school groups wanting to participate in this unique program must pre-register with the site.  There is a $2 admission to the program.  Children (12 and under) and senior citizens (62 and older) are admitted free.  For more information, call 1-888-677-2838 toll free or 635-3739 in the St. Francisville area.

 

Soul Stories at Rosedown Plantation

On Saturday, October 27 the Rosedown Main House will be in mourning as Rosedown Interpretive Staff re-enacts the funeral service for a member of the historic Turnbull-Bowman family. Throughout the day, the house will be decorated according to 19th century mourning customs and re-enactors will be dressed in 19th century-style mourning costumes. The funeral service will be held at 4 pm inside the main house. Following the funeral, costumed Rosedown Interpretive Staff will portray the spirits of various Turnbull-Bowman family members who have returned to the main house from their graves. The “spirits” will talk about their lives and share reminiscences from their pasts. The funeral starts at 4 pm, and Soul Stories are told between 5:30 and 7 pm.  For more information call 635-3110.

 

Exploring Southern Gardens

The 19th Annual Southern Garden Symposium & Workshops is scheduled for the weekend of October 26 and 27 at various venues throughout St. Francisville including Afton Villa Gardens, Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site, Market Hall on Royal Street, Jackson Hall at Grace Episcopal Church and Hemingbough.  Pre-registration is required by calling 635-3738.

 

The Myrtles Halloween Extravaganza

This ever popular event will be held on Friday the 26th, Saturday the 27th, and, of course, Wednesday the 31st at 6pm.  Tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis (cash or check) at the Front Gate, and the tours will be continuous until Midnight.  Varnedoe's will be serving an a la carte dinner in the Restaurant as well as providing Jambalaya, Red Beans and Rice, and beverages on the Courtyard.  Please call 225.635.6277 or 800.809.0565 or225.635.2635 with questions, to schedule a Private Tour, to make a reservation or purchase a ticket.  www.myrtlesplantation.com

 

Audubon Fall Festival to Benefit St. Jude

Also scheduled for the weekend of October 27 and 28 with the sole purpose to raise money for St. Jude is the Audubon Fall Festival.  There will be tennis and softball tournaments, arts & crafts and vendor booths, a car show, hot air balloon and more at the West Feliciana Sports Park; a 5K run at The Bluffs Nature Trail; a Challenge of the Cooks and a Live Auction at the Parish Barn; and much, much more.  For more information, call 225-635-0005 or 225-721-1624 and leave message.  For up to date info, visit http://stfrancisvillefestivals.com.

 

Yellow Leaf Arts Festival

The 5th Annual Yellow Leaf Arts Festival will be held on October 27th and 28th from 10:00 until 5:00 in the area in front of BirdMan Coffee, behind Magnolia Cafe'.  Artists from jewelry makers, painters, stained glass artists, photographers to woodcarvers will be displaying and selling their work. Some artists will even be demonstrating!  There will be live music off and on all weekend including on Saturday: 1:00 Annie Fergus, 2:00 Villanelle, 3:00 Kevin Johnson; and on Sunday: 1:00 James Williams, 3:00 The West Feliciana Community Singers.  For more details, visit www.stfrancisvillefestivals.com.

 

"Vibes in the 'ville"

Music under the Stars in Parker Park with The Fugitive Poets after the Yellow Leaf Arts Festival, October 27, Saturday night from 6 – 9 pm.

 

Angola Rodeo

This is the last Sunday for the Wildest Show in the South.  Gates open at 9 am, and the rodeo begins at 2 pm.  For more information call (225) 655-2030 or visit www.angolarodeo.com.

 

 

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Week 2-3

Wines Of Spain

This special Wine Tasting in The Piano Bar at Eighteen at The Bluffs is tonight, Wednesday, October 17 at 7 pm.  Taste 6 wines from the finest regions of Spain and traditional Spanish tapas will be served to enhance the evening’s pleasure.  Reservations Required.  Call 634-5222, ext.169, $48.00 per person.

 

Farmers’ Market

Thursdays from 1 pm to 5 pm at the 4-H barn you’ll find some of the best produce around!  Pumpkins, squash, greens, lettuce, fresh bake breads and pies, homemade jellies and preserves, sweet potatoes, and much more.  Please help support your local farmers!

 

CC Lockwood Book Signing

Tomorrow night, Thursday, October 18 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the West Feliciana Parish Library, C.C. Lockwood will be signing his newest book, C.C. Lockwood's Atchafalaya, which comes out in August.  For more information, call the Library Director at 225-784-0260.

 

Movie Under the Stars

Monster House is the feature film being shown at Parker Park on Friday, October 19 at 6 pm.  Admission is one canned good for the West Feliciana Parish Food Bank.  Wear your costumes for the costume parade, and there will be bags to decorate for your trick or treating.  Concessions will be available from the Women’s Service League so bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy!  This event is sponsored by the St. Francisville Main Street so for more information call Laurie at 635-3873.

 

Live Music

Cypress Grill – Friday, October 19 -- karaoke by Lyn Barsott; Saturday, October 20 - LSU vs. Auburn on the Big Screen in the Bar; Sunday, October 21 - Studio B Productions

Fat Mama’s at the Bluffs – Fridays, October 19 – Run Jane Run; October 26 – Keith and Scott

The Mag – Fridays – October 19 – Root 61; October 26 – Delta Drifters

 

Lost Arts Saturdays

Rosedown Plantation presents the lost art of Spanish Moss Preparation on Saturday, October 20 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.  These demonstrations of the “Lost Arts” of the 19th century occur every third Saturday of each month.  For more information call 635-3110.

 

Chamber Music Series

The Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra will perform on Saturday, October 20, at 8pm at Grace Episcopal Church.  Tickets are available at the Bank of St. Francisville or by calling BRSO at 225-383-0500.

 

The Dead of Locust Grove

 Visitors are invited to Locust Grove State Historic Site on Saturday, October 20, to discover who is buried in the historic plantation graveyard in the program, The Dead of Locust Grove.  Between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., visitors to the cemetery can learn about both the famous and the not-so-famous inhabitants of the cemetery. Locust Grove SHS is the setting for the one-acre 200-year-old Locust Grove cemetery which is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.  Admission to the historic site is free.  For more information, call 635-3739.

 

Life Changing Skills “Coping with Stress”

The Institute of Mindfulness presents a day with The Master, Mindfulness Meditation Master Thich Dao Quang on Sunday, October 21st at Hemingbough Conference Center.  Registration begins at 1:00 p.m., and the day will end at 7:00.  An evening meal is included, specially prepared by Hemingbough’s chef Ida Cage.  Seating is limited so call for your reservation at 505-3403.

 

Harrington Gallery

Herschel reminds us that the holidays are fast approaching! It's time to start thinking about framing those special photos and art prints. Harrington Gallery is offering 10% off picture framing that is brought in before October 31. He’s celebrating their 31st year serving the community with fine picture framing in St Francisville. Please stop in and visit next time you are on Royal Street.

 

Homecoming

West Feliciana High School celebrates homecoming on Friday, October 26 with a parade through St. Francisville beginning at 2:35.  Pre-game festivities begin at 6:30 with the game against Capitol High School at 7 pm.

 

Soul Stories at Rosedown Plantation

On Saturday, October 27 the Rosedown Main House will be in mourning as Rosedown Interpretive Staff re-enacts the funeral service for a member of the historic Turnbull-Bowman family. Throughout the day, the house will be decorated according to 19th century mourning customs and re-enactors will be dressed in 19th century-style mourning costumes. The funeral service will be held at 4 pm inside the main house. Following the funeral, costumed Rosedown Interpretive Staff will portray the spirits of various Turnbull-Bowman family members who have returned to the main house from their graves. The “spirits” will talk about their lives and share reminiscences from their pasts. The funeral starts at 4 pm, and Soul Stories are told between 5:30 and 7 pm.  For more information call 635-3110.

 

Exploring Southern Gardens

The 19th Annual Southern Garden Symposium & Workshops is scheduled for the weekend of October 26 and 27 at various venues throughout St. Francisville including Afton Villa Gardens, Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site, Market Hall on Royal Street, Jackson Hall at Grace Episcopal Church and Hemingbough.  Pre-registration is required by calling 635-3738.

 

The Myrtles Halloween Extravaganza

This ever popular event will be held on Friday the 26th, Saturday the 27th, and, of course, Wednesday the 31st at 6pm.  Tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis (cash or check) at the Front Gate, and the tours will be continuous until Midnight.  Varnedoe's will be serving an a la carte dinner in the Restaurant as well as providing Jambalaya, Red Beans and Rice, and beverages on the Courtyard.  Please call 225.635.6277 or 800.809.0565 or225.635.2635 with questions, to schedule a Private Tour, to make a reservation or purchase a ticket.

 

Audubon Fall Festival to Benefit St. Jude

Also scheduled for the weekend of October 27 and 28 with the sole purpose to raise money for St. Jude is the Audubon Fall Festival.  There will be tennis and softball tournaments, arts & crafts and vendor booths, a car show, hot air balloon and more at the West Feliciana Sports Park; a 5K run at The Bluffs Nature Trail; a Challenge of the Cooks and a Live Auction at the Parish Barn; and much, much more.  For more information, call 225-635-0005 or 225-721-1624 and leave message.  For up to date info, visit http://stfrancisvillefestivals.com.

 

Yellow Leaf Arts Festival

The 5th Annual Yellow Leaf Arts Festival will be held on October 27th and 28th from 10:00 until 5:00 in the area in front of BirdMan Coffee, behind Magnolia Cafe'.  Artists from jewelry makers, painters, stained glass artists, photographers to woodcarvers will be displaying and selling their work. Some artists will even be demonstrating!  There will be live music off and on all weekend including on Saturday: 1:00 Annie Fergus, 2:00 Villanelle, 3:00 Kevin Johnson; and on Sunday: 1:00 James Williams, 3:00 The West Feliciana Community Singers.

 

"Vibes in the 'ville"

This event was so successful that it’s back with an encore performance.  Join us for Music under the Stars in Parker Park with The Fugitive Poets after the Yellow Leaf Arts Festival, October 27, Saturday night from 6 – 9 pm.

 

Angola Rodeo

Remember that there are still two Sundays of The Wildest Show in the South.  Gates open at 9 am, and the rodeo begins at 2 pm.  For more information call (225) 655-2030 or visit www.angolarodeo.com.

 

November Preview

Celebrate 200 years of St. Francisville during the weekend of November 9 through the 11.  Starting on Friday local author Anne Butler and photographer Darrell Chitty will be on hand to sign and make a presentation on their new book THE SPIRIT OF ST. FRANCISVILLE. The event will be held at Old Market Hall on Royal Street starting at 6:30pm. This will kick off our weekend 200-year celebration in conjunction with the Louisiana Main to Main project.

 

Saturday, November 10, will begin with Birthday sales by the downtown merchants, and a Quilt Show in Parker Park. The day will cap off with the showing of “The Reaping” in the 4-H barn.

 

Sunday, November 11, will begin with a Veterans’ Recognition Program, a black and white photo exhibit and Julius Freyhan School Open House.  For more information call Laurie Walsh at 635-3873 or email lauriemstreet@bellsouth.net.

 

Swing for Scholarships Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, November 12 with registration and range open at 10:30.  Lunch buffet begins at 11 and shot gun start is at 12 noon.  Proceeds from this tournament benefit the Swing for Scholarships Fund and the Greater St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce.  Teams are $500 and there are $200 hole sponsorships available.  For more information or to register, call 635-6717.  Deadline to enter is November 7.

 

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Week 1-2

Live Music

Cypress Grill = Saturday, October 13 - Pandora (all girl band) $3 cover charge

Fat Mama’s at The Bluffs = Fridays, October 12 – Kirk Holder; October 19 – Run Jane Run

The Mag = Fridays, October 12 – The Andy Roberts Band; October 19 – Root 61

 

Flea Market

The Vintage Store will be having a flea market on Saturday, October 13.  If you would like to sell, please call the store at 635-6466. Libbey invites everyone else come on out and check out the neat stuff being sold.

 

Olde West Florida Day

Learn about life in Old Spanish West Florida and find out about the 1810 Rebellion time period of when the local colonists successfully fought against the Spanish Government.  This program will feature living history crafts demos, costume talks, black powder demonstrations and much more.  It’s all at Audubon State Historic Site, Oakley Plantation on Saturday, October 13 from 10 am until 4 pm.  For more information, please call 635-3739.

 

Angola Rodeo & Craft Show

Every Sunday in October you can enjoy “The Wildest Show in the South” and/or a day of shopping for arts and crafts. The rodeo features bull riding, bareback riding, the wild horse race, barrel racing, bull-dogging, wild cow milking, rodeo clowns and more, in a recently expanded arena.  Gates open 9:00 a.m. for the arts and crafts show. Rodeo starts at 2:00 p.m. Ticket cost $10.00 each.  For more information call (225) 655-2030 or visit www.angolarodeo.com.

 

Wines Of Spain

Move beyond Sherry into the wines of the world’s third leading wine producing nation!  A special Wine Tasting in The Piano Bar at Eighteen at The Bluffs on Wednesday, October 17 at 7 pm.  Come explore the noble grape from the Spanish point of view!  Spain is one of the most exciting wine nations of the world, producing great reds, whites, and sparkling.  We will taste 6 wines from the finest regions of Spain and traditional Spanish tapas will be served to enhance the evening’s pleasure.  Reservations Required.  Call 634-5222, ext.169, $48.00 per person.

 

CC Lockwood Book Signing

On October 18 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the West Feliciana Parish Library, C.C. Lockwood will be signing his newest book, C.C. Lockwood's Atchafalaya, which comes out in August.  For more information, call the Library Director at 225-784-0260.

 

Movie Under The Stars

It’s that time again so join the fun on Friday, October 19 beginning at 6pm at Parker Park.  There will be a costume parade for those who dress in Halloween costumes, and this year we will be decorating Trick or Treat Bags before the Movie.  Bring you chair and blanket and join the fun as we watch Monster House.  The admission is one canned good for the West Feliciana Parish Food Bank.  Concessions will be available by the Women’s Service League to help fund their philanthropic endeavors.  For more information please call Laurie Walsh, St. Francisville Main Street, 635-3873

 

Lost Arts Saturdays

Rosedown Plantation presents the lost art of Spanish Moss Preparation on Saturday, October 20 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.  These demonstrations of the “Lost Arts” of the 19th century occur every third Saturday of each month.  For more information call 635-3110.

 

Chamber Music Series

The musicians of the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra will perform selections from Mozart, Ravel, and Debussey on Saturday, October 20, at 8pm at Grace Episcopal Church.  Tickets are available at the Bank of St. Francisville or by calling BRSO  at 225-383-0500.

 

The Dead of Locust Grove

 Visitors are invited to Locust Grove State Historic Site on Saturday, October 20, to discover who is buried in the historic plantation graveyard in the program, The Dead of Locust Grove.  Between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., visitors to the cemetery can learn about both the famous and the not-so-famous inhabitants of the cemetery. The cemetery contains the final resting places of such notables as Sarah Knox Taylor Davis, the daughter of President Zachary Taylor and first wife of later Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Also included in the cemetery is the grave of Maj. General Eleazar Ripley, a hero of the War of 1812 and one of the first Major Generals in the United States Army.  Locust Grove SHS is the setting for the one-acre 200-year-old Locust Grove cemetery.  Locust Grove is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.  Admission to the historic site is free.  For more information, call 635-3739.

 

Life Changing Skills “Coping with Stress”

The Institute of Mindfulness presents a day with The Master, Mindfulness Meditation Master Thich Dao Quang on Sunday, October 21st at Hemingbough Conference Center.  Registration begins at 1:00 p.m., and the day will end at 7:00.  An evening meal is included, specially prepared by Hemingbough’s chef Ida Cage.  Seating is limited-Call for Reservation 225-505-3403

 

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Happenings

The Wildest Show in the South

The Angola Rodeo is another of those fall celebrations we look forward to every year.  Held every Sunday in October, this event draws thousands to West Feliciana parish to watch rodeo events and browse through the arts and crafts created by the inmates of the Louisiana State Penitentiary.  Gates open at 9 am, and the rodeo begins at 2 pm.  For more information call (225) 655-2030 or visit www.angolarodeo.com

 

Farmers Market

Looking for a pumpkin for that jack-o-lantern?  Try the Farmers Market this Thursday from 1 pm until 5 pm.  You’ll also find other gourds available, as well as Indian corn, fresh eggs, lettuce, okra, greens, potatoes, baby eggplants that are delicious grilled or broiled, and beautiful fresh cut flowers.  There’s even fresh baked fruit breads, homemade jellies and jams and pickles.

 

Live Music

Cypress Grill = Saturday, October 6 - Kid Mixon 7-10 pm; Sunday, October 7 - George Freeman 6-9 pm; Saturday, October 13 - Pandora (all girl band) $3 cover charge

Fat Mama’s at The Bluffs = Fridays, October 5 – Eric Baskin; October 12 – Kirk Holder

The Mag = Fridays, October 5 – Gary Bello; October 12 – The Andy Roberts Band

 

Archaeology Week

In conjunction with Louisiana Archaeology Week, the West Feliciana Parish Tourist Commission, West Feliciana Historical Society and St. Francisville Main Street will host a Wine and Cheese Reception on Thursday, October 4 at 6:30 pm at Old Market Hall on Royal Street that will feature a discussion of the recently completed Archaeological Investigations of the Star Hill Sugar Mill Site.

 

Digging Up the Past

Many artifacts from the 1800s have been found at Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site so on Saturday, October 6, from 11:00 am - 3:00pm is devoted to learning the art of the archaeologist. Visitors will learn how archaeologists find historic artifacts, by participating in an archaeological “dig.” Participants will be shown the proper way to excavate, and record their findings by drawing their “dig site” and the artifacts found. This program is being held in conjunction with Archaeology Week.  For more information call 635-3110.

 

Chamber Events

The Greater St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce will host a public forum for candidates for all local offices on Monday, October 8 from 6 pm until 7:30 pm at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.  The Chamber will also host its After Hours on Thursday, October 11 at 5:30 pm at the Bank of St. Francisville.

 

Olde West Florida Day

Learn about life in Old Spanish West Florida and find out about the 1810 Rebellion time period of when the local colonists successfully fought against the Spanish Government.  This program will feature living history crafts demos, costume talks, black powder demonstrations and much more.  It’s all at Audubon State Historic Site, Oakley Plantation on Saturday, October 13 from 10 am until 4 pm.  For more information, please call 635-3739.

 

Young Life FUN-draiser 

The annual fall fundraising event for Young Life of West Feliciana will be October 14, 5 - 7 p.m., at The Glynns.  Tickets are $10 and are available by calling - 634-7590 or emailing Young Life Director, Dan Vander Woude at dan@westfeliciana.younglife.org   

 

Sip & Shop

The Wine Parlor at the St. Francisville Inn will host a wine and Silpada jewelry show on Thursday, October 18 from 5 pm until 7:30 pm.  For more information, call 635-6502.

 

Movie Under the Stars

It’s back!  Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy watching “Return to Halloween Town” under the stars at Parker Memorial Park in downtown St. Francisville on Friday, October 19.  St. Francisville Main Street will host this popular event and invite the children to decorate trick or treat bags and show off their costumes in a Halloween Costume Parade around the Park.  All this begins at 6 pm.

 

CC Lockwood at the Library

Hear the author/photographer discuss his latest book at the West Feliciana parish Library on Thursday, October 18 at 6 pm. The book will be available for purchase (check or cash only, please), and gift wrapping is available.  For more information, call the Library at 635-3364.

 

Harrington Gallery

Herschel reminds us that the holidays are fast approaching! It's time to start thinking about framing those special photos and art prints. Harrington Gallery is offering 10% off picture framing that is brought in before October 31. He’s celebrating their 31st year serving the community with fine picture framing in St Francisville. Please stop in and visit next time you are on Royal St.

 

Symphony Performance

The St. Francisville Symphony Association’s Chamber Music Series featuring the musicians of the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra has its first concert on Saturday, October 20 at 8 pm at Grace Episcopal Church.  Tickets are on sale now at the Bank of St. Francisville or by calling BRSO at 383-0500.

 

Homecoming

West Feliciana High School celebrates homecoming on Friday, October 26 with a parade through St. Francisville beginning at 2:35.  Pre-game festivities begin at 6:30 with the game against Capitol High School at 7 pm.

 

Exploring Southern Gardens

The 19th Annual Southern Garden Symposium & Workshops is scheduled for the weekend of October 26 and 27 at various venues throughout St. Francisville including Afton Villa Gardens, Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site, Market Hall on Royal Street, Jackson Hall at Grace Episcopal Church and Hemingbough.  Pre-registration is required by calling 635-3738.

 

The Myrtles Halloween Extravaganza

This ever popular event will be held on Friday the 26th, Saturday the 27th, and, of course, Wednesday the 31st at 6pm.  Tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis (cash or check) at the Front Gate, and the tours will be continuous until Midnight.  Varnedoe's will be serving an a la carte dinner in the Restaurant as well as providing Jambalaya, Red Beans and Rice, and beverages on the Courtyard.  Please call 225.635.6277 or 800.809.0565 or225.635.2635 with questions, to schedule a Private Tour, to make a reservation or purchase a ticket.

 

Audubon Fall Festival to Benefit St. Jude

Also scheduled for the weekend of October 27 and 28 with the sole purpose to raise money for St. Jude. Lots of activities will be going on – tennis and softball tournaments, arts & crafts and vendor booths, a car show, hot air balloon and more at the West Feliciana Sports Park; a 5K run at The Bluffs Nature Trail; a Challenge of the Cooks and a Live Auction at the Parish Barn; and much, much more.  If you are willing to volunteer in any capacity or want to participate in any of the events, call 225-635-0005 or 225-721-1624 and leave message.  For up to date info, visit http://stfrancisvillefestivals.com.

 

Yellow Leaf Arts Festival

We’ve been enjoying this great little festival for five years now!  On October 27th and 28th from 10:00 until 5:00 in the area in front of BirdMan Coffee, behind Magnolia Cafe' artists from jewelry makers,  painters, stained glass artists, photographers to woodcarvers will be displaying and selling their work. Some artists will even be demonstrating!  There will be live music off and on all weekend including on Saturday: 1:00 Annie Fergus, 2:00 Villanelle, 3:00 Kevin Johnson; and on Sunday: 1:00 James Williams, 3:00 The West Feliciana Community Singers.

 

"Vibes in the 'ville"

This event was so successful that it’s back with an encore performance.  Join us for Music under the Stars in Parker Park with The Fugitive Poets after the Yellow Leaf Arts Festival, October 27, Saturday night from 6 – 9 pm.