It's June Already

I can't believe its June already, we have some great fun things coming up and I am going on Vacation so I will load you up until I come back.   Music at The Mag June 1 – River City June 8 – Mojo Mud June 15 – Late Evening June 22 – Emily Branton June 29 – The Delta Drifters   Methodist Market Day Saturday – June 2nd from 9:00am until 3:00pm at St. Francisville UMC 9866 Royal Street   There will be a Live and Silent Auction filled with items from members and local businesses, including jewelry, home décor, furniture and more; an Art and Artistry Booth filled with paintings and handmade creations; a Bake Sale of cakes, cupcakes and cookies; along with the SFUMC items such as ornaments and cookbooks.  We will have snacks available throughout the day and lunch beginning at 11:30.  The Live Auction will begin around 1:30pm.  For more information please contact the church office at 225 635 3763 or stfrumc@bellsouth.net   St. Francisville Transitory Theatre Summer of Theatre 2012   THE LAST FIVE YEARS-Our First Musical!! Written & Composed by Jason Robert Brown and Directed by James Lanius III June 1 and 2, 2012 at 8:00pm June 3, 2012 at 2:00pm Old Market Hall on Royal Street   Acting & Theatre Arts Classes With Andrew Farrier and Matt Standley June 4 – 22 Sign up at www.sftheatre.net   The Day The War Stopped – June 8, 9 and 10, 2012 Downtown St. Francisville, Louisiana Friday – June 8, 2012 7:00pm                 Graveside Histories at Grace Episcopal Church 8:00pm                 Historical Presentation at Masonic Lodge   Saturday, June 9, 2012 Downtown St. Francisville, Louisiana   11:30am to 12:30pm       Lunch at Masonic Lodge 11:30am to 12:30pm       Concert: Vintage Music at Jackson Hall (Grace Church) 12:30pm to 1:30pm         Performance: Vintage Dancers at Jackson Hall (Grace Church) 1:30pm to 2:30pm            Drama & Reenactment of Burial for Commander John Hart   Oakley Plantation (Audubon State Historic Site) 6:00pm to 8:30pm            Civil War Dancers 6:00pm to 8:00pm            Candlelight Tours of Plantation   Sunday, June 10, 2012 Rosedown Plantation 1:00pm to 3:00pm            Civil War Medical Demo and Burial Techniques   Donna Britt to Address Olli on June 12, 2012at 10:00am at the St. Francisville First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, she will speak about her career as a woman reporter.  Refreshments will be served.       Your Subscription: Change your subscription Unsubscribe Powered by Joobi

Happy Mothers Day to All

MUSIC AT THE MAG –The Fugitive Poets   IMAHARA'S BOTANICAL GARDEN  Will be open Saturday and Sunday for tours. On Saturdays the tour times are   10am, 1pm and 3pm  Sundays the tour times are 1pm and 3pm.    May -Birds & Butterflies   June – Crape Myrtle Magic   July – Crape Myrtle Magic  Admission fee $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for seniors and 16 and under free.   For more information 225 635 6001 SOUTHERN FOODWAYS BICENTENNIAL EXHIBIT – HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM "200 Years of Taste" an exhibit designed by the Southern Food and Beverage Museum in New Orleans is on display at the Historical Society Museum.  This year marks the Bicentennial of Louisiana becoming a state.  A large part of Louisiana's identity is the unique and delicious food found throughout the state, so it is only fitting to have an exhibit that celebrates the food and culinary culture.  The exhibit will show heritage ingredients and dishes as they are related to the geography, environment and historical timeline of the Louisiana.  GREAT AMERICAN STEAMBOAT MAY SCHEDULE: The steamboat will land in St. Francisville on May 19, May 24, and May 31, 2012.  They will be in port from 8am until 1pm. ARTS FOR ALL – MOTHERS DAY TOUR OF AREA ART GALLERIES – May 13, 2012 The tour will take   place from 1pm until 5pm, the participating galleries are home of Murrell   Butler, Michael Miller and Sam and Noelle Leblanc.  Tickets are $25.00 per person, for more   information call 225 635 3665 or visit the Birdman. Senior Olympics Take the Stage   At May 16 OLLI Coffee Meeting  There is no such thing as being "too old for sports!"  That's the belief of many people and especially of Jason Wall, executive director of the Louisiana Senior Olympic Games.  Mr.  Wall will be the guest speaker of the Feliciana OLLI Chapter at their Coffee Party on Wednesday May 16, at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. As director of the Louisiana Senior Olympics, Mr. Wall likes to quote the slogan - "activities through the ages - join the fun:  there's something for everyone."  He is a Baton Rouge native, a graduate of Catholic High school and LSU and a former LSU Baseball team pitcher. The  Louisiana Senior Olympics is a nonprofit organization that promotes physical fitness and an improved quality of life for people over 50 through sports and physical training.  LSOG plans, promotes, and conducts a statewide program which includes competitions held at the local or district level, an annual state event, and participation in biennial National Senior Games.  Events included in the games include archery, badminton, basketball, billiards, bowling, cycling, dance teams, fitness challenge, golf, horse shoes, pickleball, power lifts, racquetball, racewalk, 5 & 10K road races, shooting, shuffleboard, swimming, table tennis, tennis, throws, track & field, volleyball, walk-a-thon, washer pitch and weightlifting.  So you see….there really is something for everyone!!! All residents 50+ years of age are invited to the Olli Coffee on May 16th at 10 am at the First Baptist Church in St. Francisville located at the intersection of highway 61 and 10. There is no fee for the morning program but good coffee, home-baked sweets, and good company. "Let's find out how we can get things going in the Felicianas!" ST. FRANCISVILLE FARMERS MARKET- OPEN OPEN OPEN The farmers market is open year round on Thursdays and Saturdays from 9am until 1pm on Wilcox Street. COMMUNITY MARKET Saturday-May 19, 2012 The Community Market is every third Saturday in Parker Park from 9am until 1pm.  We have music, baked goods, handmade jewelry, clothes, arrowheads, photography, bows, homemade bread and vegetables in season.  Come out and support our Local Artists.   Upcoming Summer Events:   St. Francisville Transitory Theatre presents their Summer of Theatre 2012 June 1, 2 and 3 – Our First Musical, "Last Five Years" – Old Market Hall July 10, 11, 12, 16 and 17 – "The Matchmaker" by Thornton Wilder – Hemingbough July 20, 21 and 22 – "La Concierge Solitaire" by Matthew Morris and Andrew Farrier – Old Market Hall July 27 and 28 – " The New Play Festival" with new plays by you – Old Market Hall. Season tickets can be purchased at www.sftheatre.net For more information visit www.sftheatre.net   Day the War Stopped – Event Schedule for Weekend of June 8 - 10, 2012 Friday, June 8, 2012 Downtown St. Francisville, Louisiana 7:00pm                 Graveside Histories at Grace Episcopal Church 8:00pm                 Historical Presentation at Masonic Lodge (Open To Public) Saturday, June 9, 2012 Downtown St. Francisville, Louisiana 11:30am to 12:30pm       Lunch at Masonic Lodge 11:30am to 12:30pm       Concert: Vintage Music at Jackson Hall (Grace Church) 12:30pm to 1:30pm         Performance: Vintage Dancers at Jackson Hall (Grace Church) 1:30pm to 2:30pm            Drama & Reenactment of Burial for Commander John Hart Oakley Plantation (Audubon State Historic Site) 6:00pm to 8:30pm            Civil War Dancers 6:00pm to 8:00pm            Candlelight Tours of Plantation Sunday, June 10, 2012 Rosedown Plantation 1:00pm to 3:00pm            Civil War Medical Demo and Burial Techniques                             Your Subscription: Change your subscription Unsubscribe Powered by Joobi

Mothers Day

St. Francisville is full of special treats for Mother's Day     If you are looking for a special gift here are a couple of specials going on:   Patrick's Fine Jewelry is offering up to 20% off fine jewelry.  Let their friendly staff help you select that perfect gift.   The Wine Parlor at The St. Francisville Inn is offering a 10% discount on any bottle of wine.   Visit Sage Hill for Vanishing Heirlooms vintage jewelry and also for Virgins Saints and Angels.  They also have a store wide sale.   Grandmothers Buttons  is running a 25% off all regularly priced Grandmothers Buttons watches on May 12 and 13th, sorry no online orders.   Want to take your Mom out on Mother's Day:   The Bluffs will host a Buffet at 11:30am and 1:30pm.  Please make reservations 634-3000.   The Carriage House at the Myrtles will host a Buffet between 11:00am and 2:00pm.  Reservations requested 635-6278   Magnolia Café will be open regular hours with full menu and specials.   635-6528   The Oxbow will be open from 11:30am – 2:00pm with regular menu  635-6276   The South of the Border will be open from 11:00am – 3:00pm serving a Buffet, reservations requested. 635-3071       Your Subscription: Change your subscription Unsubscribe Powered by Joobi

May We have a Great Month

MUSIC AT THE MAG –Joe Hall and the Cone Cutters   QUE PASA –Cinco De Mayo Celebration on Saturday May 5th.  A portion of the parking lot will be opened up for a spacewalk/slide for kids and music under the tent by "Band on the Run" from 5pm-9pm.   IMAHARA'S BOTANICAL GARDEN  Will be open Saturday and Sunday for tours. On Saturdays the tour times are   10am, 1pm and 3pm  Sundays the tour times are 1pm and 3pm.    May -Birds & Butterflies   June – Crape Myrtle Magic   July – Crape Myrtle Magic  Admission fee $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for seniors and 16 and under free.   For more information 225 635 6001  GREAT AMERICAN STEAMBOAT MAY SCHEDULE: The steamboat will land in St. Francisville on May 19, May 24, and May 31, 2012.  They will be in port from 8am until 1pm. THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST at Angola on May 3, 4, and 5, 2012 Gates open at 9am,   play starts at 10am.  This two hour   play, as performed by a cast of offenders from Louisiana State Penitentiary   and Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women depicts the complete story of   Jesus' life and resurrection.  These performances   will be presented as a live outdoor event of the grounds of Louisiana State   Penitentiary-Angola.  Tickets are   $10.00 per person and can be purchased from the Louisiana Prison Chapel   foundation by calling 225 931-3664 or the LSP Museum  225 655-2592. ARTS FOR ALL – MOTHERS DAY TOUR OF AREA ART GALLERIES – May 13, 2012 The tour will take   place from 1pm until 5pm, the participating galleries are home of Murrell   Butler, Michael Miller and Sam and Noelle Leblanc.  Tickets are $25.00 per person, for more   information call 225 635 3665 or visit the Birdman. ST. FRANCISVILLE FARMERS MARKET- OPEN OPEN OPEN The farmers market is open year round on Thursdays and Saturdays from 9am until 1pm on Wilcox Street. COMMUNITY MARKET Saturday-May 19, 2012 The Community Market is every third Saturday in Parker Park from 9am until 1pm.  We have music, baked goods, handmade jewelry, clothes, arrowheads, photography, bows, homemade bread and vegetables in season.  Come out and support our Local Artists.   Upcoming Summer Events:   St. Francisville Transitory Theatre presents their Summer of Theatre 2012 June 1, 2 and 3 – Our First Musical, "Last Five Years" – Old Market Hall July 10, 11, 12, 16 and 17 – "The Matchmaker" by Thornton Wilder – Hemingbough July 20, 21 and 22 – "La Concierge Solitaire" by Matthew Morris and Andrew Farrier – Old Market Hall July 27 and 28 – " The New Play Festival" with new plays by you – Old Market Hall. Season tickets can be purchased at www.sftheatre.net For more information visit www.sftheatre.net   Day the War Stopped – Event Schedule for Weekend of June 8 - 10, 2012 Friday, June 8, 2012 Downtown St. Francisville, Louisiana 7:00pm                 Graveside Histories at Grace Episcopal Church 8:00pm                 Historical Presentation at Masonic Lodge (Open To Public) Saturday, June 9, 2012 Downtown St. Francisville, Louisiana 11:30am to 12:30pm       Lunch at Masonic Lodge 11:30am to 12:30pm       Concert: Vintage Music at Jackson Hall (Grace Church) 12:30pm to 1:30pm         Performance: Vintage Dancers at Jackson Hall (Grace Church) 1:30pm to 2:30pm            Drama & Reenactment of Burial for Commander John Hart Oakley Plantation (Audubon State Historic Site) 6:00pm to 8:30pm            Civil War Dancers 6:00pm to 8:00pm            Candlelight Tours of Plantation Sunday, June 10, 2012 Rosedown Plantation 1:00pm to 3:00pm            Civil War Medical Demo and Burial Techniques                             Your Subscription: Change your subscription Unsubscribe Powered by Joobi