WE LOVE IT HERE !!! WHAT’S COMING UP IN ST. FRANCISVILLE

WE LOVE IT HERE !!!   WHAT’S COMING UP IN ST. FRANCISVILLE



MUSIC AT THE MAG
Friday- February 5^th – Dale Sellars & Backroads
Saturday- February 6^th – Drew Landry
Friday February 12^th – Smokehouse
Saturday-February 13^th – Valentine Givewawy at 7pm Come early get your lucky seat
Friday-February 19^th – Trainwreck
Saturday-February 20^th – Ted Hefko and the Thousandaries
Friday- February 26^th – The Delta Drifters
Saturday- February 27^th – Late Evening

FARMER’S MARKET EVERY THURSDAY ON WILCOX ST.

   9am-1pm    Support our local farmers



ROSEDOWN PLANTATION STATE HISTORIC SITE

Black History Month Display for the whole month of February, Rosedown will mount a display in the gift shop conference room honoring the lives and accomplishments of African-Americans.  The exhibit will feature pictures, brief biographies and music of African-Americans who had an influence on history. 

Garden Tour Fridays will take place the first Friday of each month at 10am, starting on February 5^th.  A guided walking tour of the historic Rosedown Gardens and Outbuildings. 


THE BLUFFS ON THOMPSON CREEK GOLF AND CONFERENCE RESORT

Breakfast on the Greens:  Sunday Buffet Brunch coming on January 24^th from 10:30am-1:30pm   Reservations Recommended 225 634-6419.


MARDI GRAS IN ST. FRANCISVILLE

Arts for All presents ‘LIFE IS A MASQUERADE” one day only Sunday February 7^th from 12-4pm.  The 4^th annual Mardi Gras Pop Up Art Show and Walking Parade.  Dress in costume for a walking parade from the Arts for All Studio on Commerce Street (5877) to walk to the Birdman Coffee for a Potluck Dinner and Music after the show.      Artists wishing to participate in the show need to bring original artwork related to the theme of a masquerade to the Arts for All Studio on Sunday February 7^th. 

The Bluffs on Thompson Creek Golf and Conference Resort invites you to a Mardi Gras Family Buffet

On Tuesday February 9^th from 5pm-8pm.  Menu to include:  all the warm comforting Louisiana dishes, Jambalaya, Red Beans and Rice, Etoufee and King Cake.  Price is $11.00 for Adults and $7.00 for children.



ST FRANCISVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION

Friday – February 12^th at 7pm at Grace Church the St. Francisville Symphony Association along with the BRSO Willis Delony: Intersections.  Mr. Delony offers a fascinating glimpse into the connections between the worlds of Classical and Jazz in his original production.  Tickets can be purchased at The Bank of St. Francisville.

VALENTINE’S SPECIALS

Birdman Coffee is hosting nationally recognized musician Pierce Pettit at 7pm on Sunday February 14^th.

Bohemianville Antiques has gorgeous jewelry for that special Valentine.

Valentine’s Dinner at The Bluffs on Saturday February 13^th from 5:30pm-9pm   $89.95 per couple

A special five course dinner Choice of Appetizer, Soup, Choice of Salad, Choice of Entrée, 6oz Filet, Chicken Oscar or Blackened Catch of the Day and Choice of Dessert, will be served with a Complimentary Glass of Champagne.  Reservations are Required   225 634-6419

PARKS AND REC

A Pickleball Clinic will be held Saturday, February 20th, 9 am until 11:30 am, at the West Feliciana Sports Park. The clinic is FREE, with instruction from experienced players from Baton Rouge and Zachary, and all must pre-register by Thursday, February 18th. This clinic is for 3 different playing levels - Beginner; Advanced Beginner; Intermediate. All equipment needed will be provided. Persons should wear athletic shoes and comfortable clothing to allow movement. Interested persons may pre-register by emailing Pat Heurtin at patheurtin@aol.com or by calling the Park Office at 225-784-8447. When registering, all need to indicate their playing level and the best contact number in case they need to be reached to indicate a change in venue due to bad weather.


Bonfire Bash (for adults) with music by Vida Duet

WF Community Park                      Saturday, February 20th

6-10 PM

Hotdogs + s’mores provided

BYOB- beer and wine only

Suggestion- bring chairs as well

A CELEBRATION OF LITERATURE & ART 

Writers & Readers Symposium on Saturday February 20^th from 8:30am-3pm.     

The event will be held at Hemingbough.  The Authors presenting will be Margaret McMullan, Michael Rubin, Mona Lisa Saloy, Philip Gould and Robert Dafford. 

Writers Workshop on Sunday February 21^st from 9am-4pm

The event will be held at the West Feliciana Parish Library.  Margaret McMullan will help experienced and aspiring writers hone their writing skills.  For more information, www.literatureandart.org





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Happenings Feb. 11, 2015

St. Francisville, La., "Happenings Newsletter" -  Entertainment, Festivals and Events.

HAPPENINGS: The newsletter to discover what's happening in St. Francisville and West Feliciana Parish.  Periodically articles from the "Friends of St. Francisville" blog will be added to this newsletter.  Following these article introductions you will find the most updated news on upcoming local events.  A good source to find updates on festivals can also be found on the St. Francisville Festival website. What’s coming up in St. Francisville Music at The Mag  Friday – February 13th – Dale Sellars & Backroads                                       Friday-February 20th – Smokehouse                                       Friday-February 27th-Delta Drifters   TWEEN & TEENS AT THE LIBRARY – FEBRUARY EVENTS YA CAFÉ BOOK CLUB – Thursday February 19  5pm-6pm MOVIE NIGHT – Saturday February 21  6pm-7:45pm  THE GIVER HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY – CARRIAGE HOUSE RESTAURANT Kaine's Sweet Potato and Andouille Soup and  Carriage House Sensation Salad        With choice of Entrees Chicken Piccata over Angel Hair Pasta served with Citrus Grilled Asparagus          5 oz Filet Mignon and GRILLED 5 oz Lobster Tail with Potato Au Gratin and Citrus Grilled Asparagus  Blacken Mahi Mahi with 3 Jumbo Shrimp served  with Potato Au Gratin and Citrus Grilled Asparagus   With choice of Dessert Our Signature White Chocolate Bread Pudding with Crown Royal White Chocolate Sauce New York Style Cheesecake with Fresh ?  Raspberry topping  or Decadent Chocolate Mousse Free Glass of Champagne with Each Entree's  39.99 Per Person/ $79.98per couple Tax and Gratuity not included Valentine’s Dinner at The Bluffs Restaurant – Saturday February 14th 2 seatings 5:30pm & 7:00pm       Reservations Required   634-6419     $89.98 per couple Appetizer: Two Run Farms Beef Tar Tar or Ceviche of Bay Scallops Soup: Broccoli & Cheddar or French Onion Salad: Grilled Ceasar or Caprese Entrees:  6oz. Filet se with Boursin Cauliflower Puree, Parmesan Chips. Roasted Beets & Rosemary Demi      Or       Pan Seared Salmon set with Cous Cous and Fennel Mediterranean Salad, Gremolata. Parsnip Chips      Or       Oven Roasted Chicken Breast with Roasted Red Peppers Risotto, Asparagus Tip and Pan Jus Dessert: Chocolate Pot au Crème with Mint Whipped Cream or Tres Leche with Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans Complimentary Glass of Champagne. ARTS FOR ALL – “IT TAKE TWO TO TANGO” Art Show – February 15th ARTS FOR ALL invites all to participate in our annual Art challenge, exhibit, walking parade and pot luck event!   There is nothing else like it anywhere!! “It Takes Two to Tango” ART SHOW!    February 15th, 2015 Arts For All Studio on Commerce St. in St. Francisville The challenge this year is to collaborate with another artist, OR ARTISTS:  visual, written word, music, clay, etc.  to create one work.   The exhibit  will take place on the afternoon of Sunday, February 14th, 2015 from noon until 4:00 at which time we will proceed in our annual “crazy fun walking parade”  to BirdMan for a potluck dinner!  Info at artsforall.felicianalocal.com  or call Lynn at 225-721-1296    ALL ARE WELCOME!!   WRITERS & READERS SYMPOSIUM The committee is excited to announce the 2015 featured authors for the Writers and Readers Symposium, award winners all: California mystery writer Abigail Padgett whose most recent book is set in St. Francisville, New Orleans novelist and short story writer Moira Crone, Louisiana Poet Laureate Ava Hayman, and the gifted photographer/writer Richard Sexton whose latest release explores and illustrates with dreamy images the Creole connections of New Orleans with the Latin Caribbean. Moderating this day-long program of individual and panel discussions with audience participation will be Carolyn Thornton; authors mingle with guests during lunch and will have autographed books available for purchase. Ava Hayman will teach a poetry workshop for Bains Elementary students on Friday, February 20, and she joins Abigail Padgett in presenting a writers’ workshop for more mature aspiring and professional authors the following week in a stimulating plantation setting. Other monthly programs leading up to the Writers and Readers Symposium are planned as well, the first being a free community Folk Music Open Mic at Hemingbough Sunday, October 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. (contact dayreaves@bellsouth.net). Dramatic readings and memoir readings will follow in December and January. Tickets for the Writers and Readers Symposium: A Celebration of Literature and Art, will be available beginning in November, and those interested are encouraged to reserve early. For information on the photography exhibit and free monthly community events, contact Darlene Reaves (dayreaves@bellsouth.net); to volunteer, to engage speakers for book clubs and other organizations, and for additional information, contact Dr. Olivia Pass (oliviapass@bellsouth.net). FELICIANAS SPRING SEMINAR SERIES  - HOME GROUNDS Tuesday-February 24th from 6pm-8:30pm   Bedding plants for Landscape Color (Dan Gill)  Nuisance Wildlife (Dr. Don Reed) Thursday-February 26th from 6pm-8:30pm  Mulches & Composting (Miles Brashier)  Drought-Resistant Landscaping (Andre Brock) New Location – the West Feliciana Parish Library on Burnett Rd.  Free Admission, Door Prizes & Refreshments provided.  Andre Brock  abrock@agcenter.lsu.edu  (225)  635-3614  Bobby Bingham  bbingham@agcenter.lsu.edu  WRITERS WORKSHOP – SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28   9AM-4PM  at Butler Greenwood Plantation Louisiana Poet Laureate Ava Leavell Hayman and award-winning novelist Abigail Padgett join forces to help existing and aspiring writers hone their writing skills.  Both writers will lead participants in writing activities and exercises.  Writers are invited to bring samples of their work for critiquing.  This workshop is designed to help participants identify, polish and (for works in prose) ultimately learn how to get their stories published.   Beginners are especially welcome!       Lunch is provided , limited to 20 persons   $125.00.  For additional information contact Dr. Olivia Pass  (oliviapass@bellsouth.net) ARTS FOR ALL HOSTS: February 28-March 1- Encaustic workshop by Kat Fitzpatrick  9:00 – 4:00 both days  $300 for the weekend .  For more information see our website   artsforall.felicianalocal.com ROSEDOWN PLANTATION STATE HISTORIC SITE – FEBRUARY EVENTS Black History Month Display at Rosedown SHS: Month of February, 10 am-4 pm. In celebration of Black History Month, Rosedown will mount a display in the gift shop conference room honoring the lives and accomplishments of African-Americans. The exhibit will feature pictures, brief biographies and music of African-Americans who had an influence on history. For more information call 888.376.1867 toll free or 635.3110 locally. African and Caribbean Influence in Southern Antebellum  Cooking at Rosedown  SHS: February  14, 2015, 11 am -2 pm.  In recognition/celebration  of Black History Month, State Parks Staff will discuss and demonstrate the tremendous influence of African and Caribbean peoples to the cooking heritage of the Antebellum South.  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 888.376.1867 toll free or 635.311 O locally. Enslaved Life at Rosedown: February 28, 2015, 11 am. An overview of the history of African-American enslavement, specifically in Louisiana, followed by a more detailed look into enslaved life at Rosedown. The layout of the plantation, including outbuildings, home sites, work areas and fields will be discussed. Also discussed will be the duties and accomplishments of the inhabitants of Rosedown, including a walking tour of outbuildings on the grounds. For more information call 888.376.1867 toll free or 635.3110 locally. Fish Fry --- Fridays during Lent 2015           February 20th - March 27th Serving begins at 6:00 pm Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church 11485 Ferdinand St Fried or Grilled Catfish, Potato Salad or French Fries, Cole Slaw, Bread, Dessert and Soft Drink $8.50 per plate Dine -in on the Hill or Take out below the bluff on Ferdinand St Proceeds benefit Knights of Columbus #7856's Charities Your Subscription: {tag:subscriptions} {tag:unsubscribe}