April Showers brings Great Events

What’s coming up in St. Francisville

Music at The Mag  in April
Friday April 17^th – United we Jam
Saturday April 18^th – Cedric Watson
Friday April 24^th – The Delta Drifters


FARMER’S MARKET EVERY THURSDAY AND SATURDAY ON WILCOX ST.
   9am-1pm    Support our local farmers

LIBRARY FULL OF EVENTS IN APRIL

POETRY & SHORT STORY CONTEST – submit your poetry and short stories on any topic.  We will have 4 categories 5/6 grade, 7/8 grade, 9/10 grade, 11/12 grade.  Get rules and entry procedures at http://tinyurl.com/libcontest  Entries due on Friday April 17^th, Winners announced on Thursday April 30^th.

DIY Thursday April 23^rd   MASON JAR BANKS  from 4pm-6pm

Audubon Nature School Day
April 17th, 9 AM until 1 PM
Preregistered students are invited out to meet the natives at Audubon State Historic Site. Young explorers are taken through a variety of stations where they will meet the native plants and animals of Louisiana and also take part in various demonstration areas. There is no cost to preregistered school groups.

ANGOLA PRISON RODEO AND CRAFTS SHOW
The Wildest Show in the South will be held two days on Saturday April 18^th and Sunday April 19^th.
For ticket information www.angolarodeo.com

ST. FRANCISVILLE / JACKSON SPRING GARDEN STROLL
St. Francisville and Jackson Garden Stroll

Feliciana Master Gardeners of LSU Ag Center presents the St. Francisville and Jackson Spring Garden Stroll on Saturday, May 2, 2015 from 1 pm until 5 pm. The tour provides a wonderful opportunity to visit 5 beautiful and unique private gardens in Louisiana’s East and West Feliciana Parishes.  Master Gardeners will be on hand at all the sites to provide information. Tickets are $20 per person and may be purchased beginning at noon the day of the tour at the St. Francisville Town Hall (11936 Ferdinand Street) and in Jackson at Centenary Inn, 1740 Charter Street (LA Highway-10). Tickets can be purchased in advance from the West Feliciana Ag Center office, 5924 Commerce Street, St. Francisville (225-635-3614).

Gardens on tour include an expansive property near Jackson that was featured in Louisiana Gardener, a landscaped sculpture garden in the hills of West Feliciana parish, and 3 town gardens in the Historic District of St. Francisville.

Proceeds from the event benefit 4H scholarships, school gardens and other local charities.

For more information go to www.stfrancisvillespringstroll.org

ARTS FOR ALL – SATURDAY MAY 2^ND
Art Exhibit in Market Hall on Royal Street in conjunction with the St Francisville Spring Stroll

Audubon State Historic Site Oakley Plantation presents:
150th Anniversary of the Civil War...The War Ends
May 2nd, 10 AM until 4 PM

A commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the surrender of the Confederate Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and Eastern Louisiana marking the end of the Civil War east of the Mississippi. The program features a Living History encampment of Civil War reenactors portraying soldiers of the Blue and the Grey and a recreation of the surrender of troops in the area of St. Francisville.

March Madness

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  in March Friday March 6th – Noggin      Saturday March 7th – Harris Bros. Trio Friday March 13th – Sundanze     Saturday March 14th – Steve Judice &                                                       James Best Friday March 20th – Bradley’s Circus     Saturay March 21st – Ben Bell Friday March 27th – Hard Drivin Lincoln’s   Saturday-March 28th – The Delta Drifters FARMER’S MARKET EVERY THURSDAY AND SATURDAY ON WILCOX ST.    9am-1pm    Support our local farmers 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 WEST FELICIANA PARISH LIBRARY MARCH EVENTS MOVIE NIGHT – Saturday the 14th 6pm-8:15pm The Hunger Games – MockingJay Part 1 YA CAFÉ BOOK CLUB – Monday the 16th and the 30th   5pm-6pm St. Francisville Symphony Association Sponsors  Come as You Are, Pay what you can concert St. Francisville, LA – The St. Francisville Symphony Association (SFSA) is pleased to announce that it is sponsoring a seasonal spring concert, entitled Musical Montage, on Friday, March 6, 2015 at 7:00pm at Grace Episcopal Church.   Follow the SFSA on facebook at www.facebook.com/StFrancisvilleSymphony. REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED!! Youth Baseball & Softball Youth Spring Soccer After School Playground Call Lee Hammer 784-8447 for more information. ROUGE ROUBAIX March 14 and 15, 2015 An awesome biking event, Saturday for non competitive riders and Sunday for the competitive rider. For more information  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rouge-Roubaix/133129676743513 ARTS FOR ALL ANNUAL MEETING AND PICNIC Details to follow.  Picnic in Parker Park at 4pm 44TH ANNUAL AUDUBON PILGRIMAGE    MARCH 20, 21 AND 22 Tickets can be purchased at the Museum or online at www.audubonpilgrimage .info Daytime Tours $35.00 9:30am-5:00pm   (Sunday private homes are open 11am-4pm) Good for all three days: Four Private Homes Oakley House, Audubon State Historic Site and Rosedown Plantation, State Historic Site Afton Villa Gardens and 19th Century Churches Recreated Working Rural Homestead Authentic 1820’s Costumes and Costumed Children Dancing Audubon Play Friday Night Entertainment $20.00 6pm-9pm Cemetery Tour (last tour starts at 8:15pm) at Grace Church Robust Hymn Singing United Methodist Church Wine & Cheese Reception (reception starts at 7pm) Bishop Jackson Hall Period Costumes & Vintage Dancers – Bishop Jackson Hall Audubon Play Royal Street by Candlelight Saturday Night Entertainment $50.00 7:00pm – Light Up the Night, Soiree Live Music, Fine Food, Drinks and Dancing All inclusive package $100.00.  Please visit website for details or call 225 635 6330  www.audubonpilgrimage.info   FELICIANA TENNIS CLASSIC  March 27-29, 2015 Benefitting: The West Feliciana Parent/Teacher Organization Host Site: West Feliciana Sports Park in St. Francisville, LA Format: Team Tournament (6-10 people per team). Teams will compete as 3 doubles pairs (one women, one men, one mixed) Divisions: 5.5/6.0, 6.5, 7.5 Cost per player: $65.00  (includes all of the above) Non-playing guest: $15.00  (includes all food and drink for the Saturday Night Social) Entry deadline:    March 1, 2015 or when full – Entries are limited to the first 25 teams. Draws:       March 25, 2015 (Will be sent to team captains) Online Team Registration at http://felicianatennisclassic.eventbrite.com Register by Mail at Feliciana Tennis Classic PO Box 2547 St. Francisville, LA 70775 (Registration will not be accepted without team payment) Tournament email: missy@relocationcenter.com Questions??? Call Missy Higgins at 225-266-5577 Your Subscription: {tag:subscriptions} {tag:unsubscribe}

Feb. 26, 2015 - Spring

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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 – Friday-February 27th-Delta Drifters  FARMER’S MARKET EVERY THURSDAY AND SATURDAY ON WILCOX ST.    9am-1pm      Support our local farmers FELICIANAS SPRING SEMINAR SERIES  - HOME GROUNDS 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 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 LAUGH SIP & PAINT at The Bluffs   Sunday March 1st from 4-6pm.  Have a glass of wine and create your own masterpiece while enjoying company of friends.  Call Lorie at 634-6403 LIBRARY – TWEENS & TEENS YA BOOK CLUB – Monday March 2   5pm-6pm TEEN LIBRARY COUNCIL – Monday 9  5pm-6pm St. Francisville Symphony Association Sponsors  Come as You Are, Pay what you can concert St. Francisville, LA – The St. Francisville Symphony Association (SFSA) is pleased to announce that it is sponsoring a seasonal spring concert, entitled Musical Montage, on Friday, March 6, 2015 at 7:00pm at Grace Episcopal Church.   Mr. Jacob Benda, LSU School of Music doctoral candidate and Grace Church organist, has prepared a beautiful concert featuring the works of Bach, Schubert, Fauré, Tavener and other significant composers.  Musicians will include Mr. Benda as conductor/organist/pianist, oboist Grace Woodworth and cellist Alvaro Angulo of the LSU School of Music, and the Grace Church Choir featuring soloists Kristopher Davis, Trey Levy, Michelle Sewell, Ellen Sturgill and Cara Waring. Treva Tidwell, SFSA President stated, “We are very excited to offer this additional concert for our 2014-15 season.  While our Baroque chamber music series by the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra was a big success this year, this spring concert gives us the opportunity to enjoy vocal and instrumental performances.  If you’ve never attended one of our concerts, give this one a try.  Come as you are and pay what you can.”  Tidwell also noted that children are invited as always. The St. Francisville Symphony Association (SFSA) is a non-profit community organization that strives to bring the joy of music to the people of West Feliciana Parish through concerts and children’s educational programs.  The SFSA strives to provide monetary support to the music programs and students at West Feliciana Parish Schools in the following ways: free admissions to most concerts; donations to choral and band teachers for use in their programs; sponsorship for students to attend the BRSO Discovery Concerts; and, scholarships to West Feliciana Parish High School graduates who are pursuing a music related career.  Follow the SFSA on facebook at www.facebook.com/StFrancisvilleSymphony.   REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED!! Youth Baseball & Softball Youth Spring Soccer After School Playground Call Lee Hammer 784-8447 for more information.   Your Subscription: {tag:subscriptions} {tag:unsubscribe}