There is still so much going on this month here in Louisiana’s Hill Country, and the weather couldn’t be more perfect! Get out and enjoy not only the weather but all the things we have to offer here in West Feliciana parish and St. Francisville. Here’s what’s happening:
Farmer’s Market
Oh, the beautiful and tasty vegetables at the market will have you remembering recipes from the past. Lots of greens and okra still for that gumbo you want to make. Fresh lettuces, butternut squash, miniature eggplants, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and pumpkins! Include fresh cut flower bouquets and herbs to plant in your garden or to use in those recipes! It’s every Thursday from noon until 5 pm at the Old 4-H Barn on Wilcox Street.
pARTy in the Ville
This Thursday, October 22 at 7 pm, the girls have put together another painting party at Sage Hill Gifts & Antiques. This week’s artist is Susan Woodard, a water colorist who specializes in unique portraits, gift cards and other paintings. The class is $35 which includes all needed materials. Appetizers are served but you bring your own beverage. To make a reservation, call 225-635-6596.
Haunted Hayrides!
Thursday, October 22 is the inaugural run of this new seasonal attraction in West Feliciana. Located on Highway 965 just two miles off of Highway 61, The Pumpkin Patch will offer 25 – 35 minutes rides from 7:30 pm until 10:30 pm from October 22 through 25, and again from October 29 through October 31. The cost is $7 per person. You can also pick up a pumpkin or two for your jack-o-lantern! For more information, call 245-1307 or 978-2342.
Live Music at The Mag
Let this Friday night’s performance be a prelude to the awesome lineup of music for the Yellow Leaf Arts Festival this weekend. Signs plays Friday night on the porch at The Mag starting around 7 pm. On Saturday night, Lee Barber & the Broken Cup Band will play, and there is a $10 cover fee. Next Friday, it’s one of our local favorites – The Delta Drifters!
Friends of the Library Book Sale
This annual book sale is set for Saturday, October 24 from 8:30 am until 2:30 pm at the St. Francisville Town Hall on Ferdinand Street. Each year when the Friends hold its book sale, all sorts of wonderful, gently used items appear – fiction and non-fiction books for all ages, CDs, DVDs, videos, and even games. It’s a great opportunity to either restock your own book shelves or look for gifts for others. In addition, this year the Friends will be raffling off a large Madame Alexander “Scarlett O’Hara” doll. There will be coffee and sweet rolls for the early birds, and all proceeds benefit the West Feliciana Parish Library.
7th Annual Yellow Leaf Arts Festival
Lynn Wood and the Arts for All group have a dynamite festival planned for this weekend, October 24 and 25, in Parker Park, from 10 am until 5 pm both days. This is a good place to start your Christmas shopping! Artists of all medium will be there displaying and selling their wares – a partial list includes jewelry, glass, photography, fabric art, furniture, a beekeeper, water color paintings, dolls, pottery, wooden bowls, candles, birdhouses, folk art, soaps and lotions, metal artistry, outdoor art, and so much more. Artist in residence will be muralist Ronnie Collins.
Yellow Leaf Music Lineup
Saturday, October 24: 11 am – Voices in Motion, West Feliciana Children’s Chorus; 11:45 am – The Mosspickers, an old time string band; 1 pm – The Laughing Lizards String Band, blue grass; 2 pm – Kim Smith, singer/songwriter; 3 pm – Karuna Spoon, singer/songwriter, alternative; 4:30 pm – Lee Barber & The Broken Cup.
Sunday, October 25: 11 am – Nancy Roppolo’s Songwriters Circle; 1 pm – Dylan Sneed with Judd and Maggie; 2:30 pm – The Ben Bell 3; 4 pm – The Fugitive Poets.
Methodist Church Folk Choir
You are invited to join the United Methodist Church Folk Choir for an evening of gospel, country and folk music on Sunday, October 25. The Methodist Men will serve a pancake supper at 5:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall on Fidelity Street, and the Folk Choir will present music in the Sanctuary starting at about 6:15 pm. All donations will benefit the Highway 61 property fund.
Last Rodeo of the Year
This Sunday will be the last of this year’s Angola Prison Rodeo & Craft Show. Gates open at 9 am for the arts and crafts show, while the rodeo starts at 2 pm. The rodeo features bull riding, bareback riding, the wild horse race, barrel racing, bull-dogging, wild cow milking, rodeo clowns and more. Tickets are $10 each and should be purchased ahead of time as all of the last Sundays have been sold out. For more information, call 225-655-2607 or visit www.angolarodeo.com.
Halloween Carnival and Trunk or Treat
St. Francisville United Methodist Church on Royal Street/Fidelity Street presents the Halloween Carnival, hosted by PAX youth and assisted by the church family, on Thursday, October 29th from 6 to 8 pm. A long-standing tradition of St. Francisville United Methodist Church, they invite all ages to join them for fun, food, and fellowship among the pumpkins, candy and costume clad. This year’s celebration will include “Trunk or Treat”, a time for members of the congregation to park their trucks or cars along Fidelity Street and distribute candy and other prizes as part of the evening’s activities. On the church grounds, there will be the 14 games, including 5 new games, along with the traditional favorites. Games will be set-up on both playgrounds and include a variety of “skills” for a variety of ages. Under the carport, near the Robb House, will be the Cake Walk. Inside the Fellowship Hall will be four different activities. At the west entrance you can add a Halloween “design” to your costume through the talents of our face painters. In the center of the room share your vocal talents through Karaoke, complete with mic, stage, and lights. To top the activities off, there will be an area for you to have your pictures taken with a harvest background. At the east end enjoy grilled hotdogs with chili, chips, a drink, and yummy homemade goodies.
All Hallows Eve
Visitors are invited to Audubon State Historic Site on October 30, to discover Halloween traditions of the 1800s during the program All Hallows Eve. Between 6:30 and 8:30 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 games and treats for the whole family to enjoy. 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.
Halloween Extravaganza at The Myrtles
For a real Halloween treat, take a guided tour through “One of America’s Most Haunted Homes,” The Myrtles Plantation, circa 1796. It’s a Halloween Experience like no other! Tours will be ongoing from 6 until 10 p.m. on Friday, October 30th and Saturday, October 31st. Admission is $10 per person, and tickets will be sold at the door. Food and beverages by The Carriage House Restaurant will be available throughout the weekend event for indoor dining, or choose from hamburgers, BBQ chicken, pizza and concessions in The Courtyard. For additional information, call 800-809-0565 or email chloe@myrtlesplantation.com.
Halloween at Rosedown
On Saturday, October 31, Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site will be in mourning as Rosedown Staff re-enacts the wake and funeral service of Daniel Turnbull, the plantation’s original owner and builder. Turnbull was laid to rest on October 31, 1861, shortly after the commencement of the Civil War. Funeral and mourning customs of the 19th century followed strict traditions and formalities, and in keeping with the event, the main house will be decorated according to 19th century mourning customs, and re-enactors will be dressed throughout the day in 19th century-style mourning costumes. The funeral service will be held in the Informal Parlor of the Main House at 4 pm.
Following the funeral service, Rosedown Plantation will be visited by members of the historic Turnbull-Bowman family, as the Plantation opens its doors for a rare evening of “ghost” tours in celebration of the Halloween season. At 5:30 pm visitors are invited to take a candlelight tour through the Plantation Main House as living history presenters portray the spirits of family members who have returned from their graves. Each of the “spirits” will speak about their former lives at Rosedown and share reminiscences from their pasts. Admission charged. For more information, call 635-3110.
Open Auditions
The St. Francisville Transitory Theatre will be holding open auditions for A St. Francisville Christmas Carol, its adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic. Actors of all ages – no experience necessary – are needed, as well as musicians, costume designer and coordinator, scenic painter and anyone else who wants to help. Auditions are Tuesday, November 3 at 6 pm at the Old Presbyterian Church behind Grandmother’s Buttons. For more information call 721-2124 or visit www.sftheatre.wordpress.com.
Community Treasure Sale Day
The Downtown Merchants and the St. Francisville Youth Groups are hosting a “Clean Out Your Closet and Store Room” sale day on Saturday, November 7 from 8 am until at Parker Park. For set up information, call Laurie Walsh with St. Francisville Main Street at 635-3873.
Save the Date
The Women’s Service League of St. Francisville will host its Seventh Annual Taste of the Felicianas Gala on Friday, February 26, 2010, at Heminbough Convention Center. This year’s theme is “A Mystical Night in Black and White.” For further details and ticket purchasing information, visit www.womensserviceleague.com.
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