Happenings

Rosedown Open, Oakley Closed

Yes, Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site has re-opened to the public as of Monday, October 6.  Now the crews that cleaned up that park have moved over to Audubon State Historic Site to do the debris clean up there.  John House, Park Manager, expects the work to take at least two weeks.  Stay posted for updates on the progress.

 

Ferry Down

It seems like our ferry lost its rudder and now the part is on back order.  It is always an inconvenience when the ferry is not running but never as much as when we have so much going on.  Let’s hope the part comes in quickly so we can get that river traffic moving.

 

Live Music at The Mag

Every Friday at 7:30 pm, the music cranks up at The Magnolia Café.  This Friday, October 10 – Chris Cole; next Friday, October 17 – Gary Bello.  Also, on Sunday, October 25 at 6:30 pm, The Iguanas of New Orleans will be having a CD Release Party.  For advanced tickets -- $15 – call 721-7003.

 

Freedom Walk

On Saturday, October 11, the Blue Star Mothers are hosting a Freedom Walk to honor the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11 and in support of our armed forces who protect the freedoms we so often take for granted.  Check in time is at 8 am with the walk beginning at 10 am.  Pre-registration is encouraged for an accurate t-shirt count which is included in the $10 fee.  For more information on the walk, call 635-3640.

 

Red, White and Blue – American Sale Day

Walk, snack and shop St. Francisville’s downtown stores all day on Saturday, October 11^th.  This sale is in conjunction with the Freedom Walk.  Participants include:  Sage Hill Gifts with sale items and apple pie and ice cream; Shanty Too has a sidewalk sale, hot dogs and mac & cheese; St. Francis Art & Antiques is having a 10% storewide sale; Harrington Gallery will contribute 10% of all sales that day to the Military Family Fund; Grandmother’s Buttons is offering 20% off “Made in America” GB jewelry and Yankee Doodle Snickerdoodle cookies; Hillcrest will have a 25% to 75% sidewalk sale and lemonade; The Wine Parlor is offering 15% off any bottle of wine and popcorn; and Ins-N-Outs Nursery has 10% off all mums and peanuts, too!  For more information on the American Sale Day, call Laurie at 635-3873.

 

Angola Rodeo

Don’t forget the Wildest Show in the South.  Every Sunday in October the gates open at 9 am, the rodeo begins at 2 pm, and crafts are open until 5 pm.  Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased by calling 655-2030 or by visiting www.angolarodeo.com.

 

Mystery Tours

And as a special treat after the rodeo each Sunday in October, The Myrtles Plantation will be open for a 7 pm Mystery Tour.  This is in addition to their regular Mystery Tours which are held on Friday and Saturday evenings throughout the year.  Cost is $10.  For more information, call 635-6277 or 800-809-0565 or visit www.myrtlesplantation.com.

 

Southern Garden Symposium

Friday and Saturday, October 17 and 18, the 20^th Southern Garden Symposium will be held.  This annual meeting attracts garden enthusiasts from across the South.  For more information, visit www.SouthernGardenSymposium.org or call Lucie Cassity at 635-3738.

 

Digging Up the Past

Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site offers this program which is devoted to learning the art of the archaeologist.  On Friday, October 17 from 11 am until 4 pm, visitors will learn how archaeologists find historic artifacts by participating in a “dig.”   This program is being held in conjunction with Archaeology Month.  For more information, call 888-376-1867 or 635-3110.

 

Lost Arts Saturdays

This program occurs every third Saturday of each month at Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site.  The October program will feature the “lost art” of Spanish moss preparation.  Held on Saturday, October 18 from 11 am until 3 pm, call 888-376-1867 or 635-3110 for more information.

 

Symphony Concert

The St. Francisville Symphony Association kicks off its 2008-08 Baton Rouge Symphony Chamber Music Series on Saturday, October 18, at Grace Episcopal Church.  Timothy Muffitt, Music Director for the BR Symphony, will direct the string quintet plus clarinet in playing selections from Handel, Shostakovick and Mozart.  Tickets are available at the Bank of St. Francisville, by calling the BRSO at 383-0500, or at the door.  Tickets are $20 each or $18 each for seniors and students.  Children under 18 get in free if accompanied by an adult.  Other concerts are scheduled for December 5 and on April 4, 2009.  Season tickets are $50 or $40 for seniors and students.

 

Library Book Sale

This annual event will be held on Saturday, October 25 from 8:30 am until 3 pm at St. Francisville Town Hall.  Hosted by the Friends of the Library, all proceeds benefit the West Feliciana Library.

 

Yellow Leaf Arts Festival

Bigger and better, the 6^th annual festival will be held at Parker Park on Saturday and Sunday, October 25 and 26.  There will be artists display and selling their wares as well as demonstrating their artistic talents.  Musical groups will entertain you during this not-to-miss weekend.  More information is on the web at www.stfrancisvillefestivals.com.

 

Movie Under the Stars

It’s back!  This ever popular event makes a comeback on Friday, October 24 at Parker Park.  Meet the Robinsons will be shown at dark, and the Women’s Service League will provide refreshments.  All you’ll need is a canned good for the Food Bank for admission and a blanket and/or chairs.