Happenings

Cosmos in the Country

You are invited to this ladies only event to enjoy a mini Spring Break of your own on Thursday, April 17 beginning at 6:30 pm. Cocktails, conversation, and delicious cuisine are on the agenda. This second annual event will feature cocktails, dinner buffet, door prizes, and female-only topics! Music will be provided for those needing to stand out in a crowd - show us your dance moves or singing voice!  Dressy Casual Attire and Reservations Required. $65 per person all inclusive.  225-635-2635 or www.varnedoes.com.

 

Angola Rodeo

Yes, even the high waters of the Mississippi River can’t stop the Wildest Show in the South.  Rain or shine, the show must go on!  Tickets are now on sale by calling 655-2607 or 655-2030 or click on www.angolarodeo.com.  There will be food, music, hobby crafts, kiddie land and photos with the Angola Bloodhounds.  Gates open at 9 am, and the rodeo begins at 2 pm on both April 19 and 20.

 

Avondale Antiques

This shop on Commerce Street is open on third weekends only so that means it will be open this weekend.  They have a new shipment in, too, according to the sign out front.

 

Music at the Mag

Friday, April 18 = Chris Cole; Friday, April 25 = Delta Drifters

Free Cajun – Zydeco dance lessons every Thursday night!

 

Spring Horticultural Seminar

Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site Manager/Horticulturist Patricia Aleshire conducts this popular spring garden program on “Antique Roses.”  During a slide/lecture session, Aleshire will discuss the historical background of the numerous varieties of heirloom roses, as well as the care needed for these beautiful plants to thrive in a southern garden. The slide/lecture session will be followed by a walking tour of selected areas of Rosedown’s historic gardens and greenhouse.  Scheduled for Saturday, April 19, from 10 am – 12 pm, please call toll free 888-376-1867 or locally at 635-3110 for more information.

 

Community Arts Day

Sponsored by the Arts for All group on Saturday, April 26 from 2 pm until 6 pm in Parker Park, this day of activities includes art, music and creative writing activities for all ages.  Artists will also have their art for sale, and the Fugitive Poets perform at 4 pm.  And there’s more . . .

 

Vibes in the Ville

This music event started as a one-time day of music but was so popular that it has become a quarterly event.  Music Under the Stars, sponsored by the Bank of St. Francisville, will feature “The Jazzy Jags” from Southern University on Saturday, April 26 at 6 pm in Parker Park.  And there’s even more . . .

 

High Stakes Proposal

Now, here’s an interesting project from Arts for All for the Community Arts Day.  Go by the BirdMan Coffee Shop, pick up four pieces of wood – each three feet long – and add anything.  Carve, paint, cut, stack, glue, decorate, assemble, attach – ANYTHING – but use all of the wood.  Return your “art” to the BirdMan before April 26.  They will be exhibited during the Community Arts Day, and then auctioned off.  Okay, one more thing . . .

 

Edible Art

Not being satisfied with just challenging you to figure out what to do with four pieces of wood, the Arts for All gang has come up with an “Edible Art Show” to be held in conjunction with the other festivities on Community Arts Day, April 26.  Bring your food-made creations to Parker Park at 2 pm for judging.  Prizes will be donated by local restaurants and stores – THANK YOU!!!  There are three categories:  Professional for chefs or restaurants; Junior for middle school and below; and Senior for high school and adult.

 

Guitar Hero

Rural Broadcasting Service is sponsoring an evening of Guitar Hero competition. Cash prizes will be awarded for the overall winner in each category, and there is no entry fee.  All ages are welcome to participate, but an adult must accompany children.  This is scheduled for the front porch at Que Pasa Restaurant on Saturday, April 26th at 5 pm, hoping that the river will recede by then.  If not, the alternative location is the Parish Livestock Barn – same date and time.

 

Theatre Summer Season

The St. Francisville Transitory Theatre, which has entertained audiences since 2003, plans to step it up a notch.  An original script will be created from the works of Lewis Carroll – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass.  More on auditions, rehearsals and performance dates later.