Happenings

Farmer’s Market

You can’t beat the just-picked freshness of homegrown vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers from local farmers.  Every Thursday from 9 am until 1 pm, you’ll find the best tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, onions, bell peppers, eggplants, blueberries, corn, lettuce, farm eggs, homemade preserves, jellies and jams, herbs, honey, flowers and even more!  Let’s all eat healthier and support our local farmers!

 

Art at the Market

During the Thursday Farmer’s Market sessions, Arts for All has a large easel set up for children to create masterpieces while their parents shop for fresh fruit and vegetables.  It’s a public service to get children interested at an early age in the arts.  What a great opportunity!

 

Community Market Day

This Saturday is the third Saturday of the month so that means we welcome back Community Market Day at Parker Park from 9am until 1pm.  The market will feature locally grown produce, homemade mini pies, vegetables, bread, quilts, dresses, photographs, jewelry, soaps, canned goods and so much more.  Kevin Johnson will play music in the gazebo so come spend the morning in Parker Park.  For more information, call either Lynn at 635-3665 or Laurie at 635-3873.  The Community Market is brought to you by St. Francisville Main Street and Arts for All.

 

One Book/One Community

On June 17, Patty Birkett will be the speaker at a discussion of Neil White’s In the Sanctuary of Outcasts, the Summer 2010 choice for One Book/One Community.    This book is the story of the time the author spent as a federal prisoner in Carville, the people who became his friends there, and the life-changing effect they had on him.  Mrs. Birkett was employed as librarian at the federal prison during the time that Mr. White was there.  She will lead the discussion and share her own experiences during that time.   Copies of the book are available to be checked out from the library.  Anyone can participate at this discussion which will be held at the BirdMan.

 

Music

Live music at The Mag begins at 7 pm each Friday.  June 18 – United We Jam; June 25 – Delta Drifters.

 

The Blue Room

Located next door to the Magnolia Café on Commerce Street, this smoke-free establishment has weekly specials.  On Wednesday, June 16, there will be Ladies Nite and Karaoke from 7 – 9 pm.  If you miss karaoke on that night, not to worry!  On Friday, June 18, it’s Karaoke Night again!  On Saturday, June 19, Gary Bello & Friends will entertain you, while on Monday, June 21, there will be a special performance by Gingersnap.  Tickets are available at the door or you can call in advance at 225-721-3668.

 

Rosedown and the Lost Arts

Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site offers the next in its monthly series of “Lost Arts of the Nineteenth Century” Living History Demonstrations with a new presentation scheduled for Saturday, June 19.  Visitors to Rosedown are invited to join Interpretive Ranger Sasha Traña, as she introduces historic arts, activities and crafts that are little seen today.  The “Lost Art” featured this month is Basket Weaving.  For the program, Traña will discuss the history of basket weaving, explaining the various types of basket weaving and the different materials and weaving processes used to make baskets.  Traña will be presenting her demonstration on the back porch of the Main House between 11 am and 2 pm.  Additional “Lost Arts” programs will be offered on the third Saturday of each month.  The Lost Art to be featured in July is Toymaking and Games.  For more information, call 225-635-3110.

 

So, You Want to Be in Movies

Cypress Moon Studios will present the second in a series of music and film workshops and seminars on Saturday, June 26, at Old Centenary Inn in Jackson.  Four workshops are scheduled and include Getting the Audition, Working with the Agent and/or Manager, Preparing for the Audition, and The Producer’s Role.  Cost of all four workshops is $150, and you must register in advance but hurry.  Seating is limited and the deadline is Thursday, June 17!  For more information contact Cypress Moon Studios at 256-381-5745 or info@cypressmoonproduction.com.

 

Introduction to Clay

Potter Barry Galloway will be holding several sessions of pottery classes for all ages.  For ages 8 and up, the 1^st session will be held June 28, 29 and 30, from 9 am until 11 am.  The second session is set for July 26, 27, and 28 from 9 am until 11 am.  An adult introductory session will be held June 22, 23, and 24, from 5:30 pm until 8 pm.  The fee is $50 plus a $10 clay fee for each session.  This is an ArtsforAll program.  For more information, call Lynn Wood at the BirdMan Coffee and Books at 225-635-3665.

 

Library Fun

Johnette Downing, a multi-award winning musician and author, whose many books are already well-known to the children in our area, will be performing at Jackson Hall in St. Francisville on Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.  One of her books, Today is Monday in Louisiana, takes young readers through a culinary calendar describing a delicious Louisiana meal for each day of the week, as children sing along and try to remember the verses!  Her movin’ and groovin’ musical performances are entertaining, educational and filled with audience participation.  She combines her books with her music in a rhythmic vibe to promote literacy.  Students enjoy making these books come alive when they become part of the presentation.  Her performance is sponsored by West Feliciana Parish Library, through a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts.  The performance is free and open to the public.

 

Main Street’s Poppin’!

It’s a Red, White & Blue Celebration all weekend!  The St. Francisville Main Street presents this annual event that includes the Fourth Annual Pie Baking Contest.  Entries will be taken at BirdMan Coffee & Books by 12:30 pm on Saturday, July 3.  Judging will be at 1 pm, and the pies will be sold AFTER the judging.  On both Saturday and Sunday, July 3 and 4, Main Street Merchants will be holding a Sidewalk Sale and “flag pull” for store discounts.  That evening, join Mayor Billy D’Aquilla at the Town Ball Park (behind the Sonic) for fireworks and music.

 

Freedom Appreciation Day

As part of Main Street’s Poppin’, The Myrtles Plantation presents Freedom Appreciation Day on Sunday, July 4.  From 3 pm until 7 pm, enjoy music, food and fun.  It’s just another way to celebrate the greatest country in the world!

 

Greenwood Plantation Celebrates

Richard Barnes and the Staff of Greenwood Plantation, along Rick and Dianne Evans (formerly of Zachary) of Best Catered Events, would like to invite the public to a special 4th of July celebration.  Enjoy food and old fashioned games and just have a good patriotic fantastic July 4th Holiday.  Admission is free, and hours are from 1:00 P. M. to 4:00 P.M.  Come view the facilities and have some watermelon and ice cream and be a part of a sack race or play horseshoes.  Enjoy the live oak park consisting of 94 live oak trees planted in rows in front of the mansion, where most of the games of yesteryear will be played.  Directions to Greenwood are:  Highway US 61 three miles North of St. Francisville to LA Highway 66 (Angola Road) turn left and travel 4 ½ miles to Highland Road, turn left and go to the end of the Road (3 ½ miles) and drive in and have a good time.  For more information, call 225-655-4475.

 

Calling all Creative Young People

ArtsForAll is hosting an exhibit of visual art including paintings, drawings, pastels, etc., which are ready to hang AND creative writing including poetry or short story (less than two pages), computer generated or typed.  Middle and high school age young people are invited to deliver their entries to the BirdMan Coffee & Books on Tuesday, August 24, and they will be exhibited through September.  A reception for the young artists and writers will be held during White Linen Night on Saturday, August 28, from 5 pm until 7 pm.  One or two works per person, please, with name, address and phone number included on the back.  Respond to Lynn Wood at 225-721-1296, or birdmancoffee@bellsouth.net with questions or intent to participate.