Happenings

Local Bridge Out

By now we all know that there is a bridge out on Highway 61 between Hwy. 966 and 965.  For detailed information on the detours, visit the Chamber’s website at www.stfrancisvillechamber.com.

 

Music this Weekend

Magnolia Café presents Gary Bello & Friends on Friday, February 8; Fugitive Poets on February 15.

Cypress Grill features “Louisiana Songwriters review every Friday in February.  This Friday’s lineup is 6:00pm-7:15pm, Mrs. D & the PhD; 7:15pm-8:30pm, 2 Guys & 10 Instruments; and 8:30pm-9:45pm, Daniel Patterson.

 

Camellias in the Country

The bright spot in our winter landscape is the color from the beautiful camellias in our gardens.  Celebrate the camellia this weekend with the Feliciana Nature Society.  On Friday night at Old Market Hall, there will be a wine and cheese reception featuring a camellia showing and a waxing workshop.  That begins at 6 pm, February 8.  The program continues on Saturday beginning at 9 am at the visitor center at Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site.  This workshop focuses on camellia care and propagation techniques, followed by lunch at Audubon Café and an extensive walking tour of Rosedown’s historic gardens.  A $20 registration fee covers the entire weekend.  For more information call 635-3110 or visit www.audubonbirdfest.com.

 

A Victorian Ladies Workshop

Pre-registration for this program at Audubon State Historic Site is required 2 weeks in advance so hurry to sign up.  Scheduled for Saturday, February 16, from 10 am until 4 pm, this program presents in a workshop fashion, the skills that a typical Victorian lady might have learned through tutors, popular trends, or life experiences.  All participants in the class will be provided materials to make their own items while they are here.  Included in the class will be an introductory presentation on the Victorian lady, then classes on tatting, potpourri making and sachet making.  For more information, please call 635-3739.

 

African & Caribbean Influence At Rosedown Plantation

In recognition/celebration of Black History Month, Rosedown Interpretive Ranger Sasha Traña and Living History Presenters Barbara Bryant and Stella Pitts will discuss and demonstrate the tremendous influence of African and Caribbean peoples to the cooking heritage of the Antebellum South.  Saturday, February 16, from 1 pm until 4 pm, visitors will receive printed menus and recipes of all dishes prepared during this demonstration, highlighting the specific African and Caribbean influences in each recipe.  For more information call 635-3110.

 

A Celebration Of Readers And Writers

Presented by the West Feliciana Parish Library and the Friends of the Library, this program will be held Saturday, February 23, at The Oxbow Restaurant in St. Francisville.  The program will feature 4 authors discussing their writing, includes lunch and a book signing.  Call the library at 225-635-3364 for times and ticket information.