Happenings

Farmer’s Market

Don’t forget . . . these local farmers brave the heat and humidity to bring the best of their gardens to your table.  Every Thursday from 1 pm until 5 pm at the 4-H Barn, visit these fine men and women and support our local economy!

 

What Alice Saw There

It’s opening night for the St. Francisville Transitory Theatre which will premiere its take on Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.  Performances run July 30 and through August 3, and then again from August 6 through August 9.  Curtains open at 7:30 pm in the newly refurbished West Feliciana High School auditorium.  Tickets are on sale now at www.sftheatre.net or by calling 225-245-4952, and are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors.  It’s may not be too  late for you to get your tickets so call now!

 

Life on a Plantation

The interpretive staff at Audubon State Historic Site offers this program every weekend in August from 10 am until 4 pm.  Each Saturday the program will feature a different aspect of life on a plantation in the 1800’s.  For more information, call 635-3739.

 

Did You Know?

Many interesting things happened during the 18^th and 19^th centuries, and Rosedown State Historic Site

presents this monthly program to cover aspects of that time that few people know about today.  On Saturday, August 2 from 11 am until 2 pm, “What People Wore” will show how clothing has changed throughout time.  For more information, call 635-3110.

 

Grave Rendering

Learn this non-destructive way to take home mementoes of gravestone carvings from old graveyards.  The process, called grave rending, will be taught on Sunday, August 3 from 2 pm until 4:30 pm at Locust Grove Cemetery using the stones of the inhabitants of that cemetery.  Call 635-3739.

 

Lost Arts Saturday

Just in time to cool us off, the staff at Rosedown State Historic Site presents the Lost Art of Ice Cream Making!  Join them on Saturday, August 16 from 11 am – 3 pm for demonstrations and tasting.

 

High Noon

It’s one of my favorite classic movies and stars Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly, but that’s not what we’re talking about here.  Rosedown State Historic Site will demonstrate the different types of duels throughout history and the rules that governed them.  They’ll also discuss the most well know duels and duelists in history.  Join them on Saturday, August 23 at, well, High Noon of course.

 

White Linen Night

St. Francisville Main Street Merchants have teamed up to present “White Linen Night” on Saturday, August 23 at 6 pm featuring its unique shops, sensational food and lively music throughout downtown St. Francisville.   The Highlands Bank Trolley will provide transportation along the “White Linen Route” with stops at designated spots near convenient parking.   Participating merchants will play host to various artists and musicians while samples from local restaurants can be tasted along the way.  Trolley stops will be conveniently located near parking areas and will be posted with easily identified signage.  Maps naming participating businesses and other conveniences will also be available.  For more information and for a list of participating businesses, log on to www.stfrancisvillefestivals.com or phone St. Francisville Main Street at 225-635-3873.