Music at the Mag

Friday-March 30^th – The Delta Drifters

Saturday-March 31^st – Jake Gunter

Imahara’s Botanical Garden

Open on Saturdays from 10am-3pm and Sundays from 1pm -3pm beginning February 17^th until April 29^th, the garden will close to the public thereafter for more information please call 225-635-6001.

HOME BY SPRING - HALLMARK MOVIE

On Saturday March 31st, check out Home by Spring movie on the Hallmark Channel, this was our latest movie shoot in St. Francisville. 

COMMUNITY EGGSTRAVAGANZA -  Saturday March 31, 2018 9am-12pm

Come one, come all! West Feliciana High School Interact Club is hosting a community Easter Eggstravaganza on March 31, 2018 at Parker Park. There will be games for kids of all ages including an Easter egg hunt for kids up to 10 years old. More details and information to follow on community social media sites.

30^th Annual Hemingbough’s Easter Sunrise Service – Sunday-April 1

10101 Hwy 965 W in St. Francisville.

Interdenominational Service

Free to the public

Held in the Greek Amphitheater overlooking the lake  (Held indoors in case of rain)

Rev. Chris Andrews

Casual Dress

225-635-6617

Hemingbough10101@gmail.com

Audubon Under the Oaks – Sunday-April 8

An afternoon of living history at Oakley Plantation with John J Audubon & the Strong Women of Oakley

This new event is from 4p-6pm at Oakley Plantation Audubon State Historic Site 11788 Highway 965

Louisiana State Fiddle Champion James Linden Hogg with perform, hors d’oeuvres & Open Bar. Tickets are $50.00 in advance and $55.00 at the door.

Tickets may be purchased at www.bontempstix.com

Angola Museum’s Milestones of Memories- Sunday-April 8

The Louisiana State Penitentiary Museum Foundation invites you to join us for the 20^thAnniversary Museum’s Milestones of Memories Celebration at the Museum from 1-4pm.  The event will feature a panel of Angola’s museum directors.  Past and present board members will also attend.  A new exhibit documenting the museum’s history will be on display in the Receiving Center annex.   Tours of the museum will be available and light refreshments will be served.  All activities will take place in the Receiving Center.  The event is free and open to the public.    

Angola Rodeo and Crafts – April 21 and 22

Tunica Hills Music Fest & Jam – Saturday - April 21

Happenings for Feb. 2018

Music at the Mag
Friday-February 16^th-United We Jam
Saturday-February 17^th-Frankie Boots
Friday-February 23^rd-The Delta Drifters
Imahara’s Botanical Garden
Open on Saturdays from 10am-3pm and Sundays from 1pm -3pm beginning February 17^th until April 29^th, the garden will close to the public thereafter for more information please call 225-635-6001.
AUDUBON STATE HISTORIC SITE – OAKLEY PLANTATION
Create your own experience in living history during The World of Jane Austen at Audubon State Historic Site on Saturday February 17th from 10AM until 4 PM.
The popular English writer Jane Austen lived in a time of much upheaval. It was a time of the Napoleon and war covered every part of the globe. In the United States the capital was burned and New Orleans saved in a famous battle. Austen’s world was a world of gentility set against the backdrop of violence of war which reflected the early 1800’s in Louisiana.
In Oakley House instead of tours there will be hands on demonstrations of period dancing, etiquette, bath salts, use of the fan, clothing, and more. On the grounds volunteers in reproduction uniforms and clothing of the War of 1812 will host activities that include cannon firing drills, black powder musket drills, and camp life talks.
Audubon State Historic Site is the setting for the 200-year-old Oakley House, temporary home and inspiration to John James Audubon in the 1800s. The park includes a museum, picnic area, pavilion and nature trail. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, the park is open daily Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Admission for Oakley House Tours and Grounds $10.00 Adults, $8.00 Seniors, $6.00 Student, and for Grounds-Only Admission is $5 per person (ages 4 and over) and free for children (age 3 and under). Audubon SHS is located 30 minutes north of Baton Rouge near St. Francisville on La. 965 in West Feliciana Parish. For more information, call 888.677.2838 toll free or 635.3739 in the St. Francisville area.

CELEBRATION OF LITERATURE & ART
Writers & Readers Symposium will be held at Hemingbough on Saturday-February 17^th between
8:30am-3:00pm.  Featured Speakers are Catharine Savage Brosman, John R. Kemp, Michael Rubin, Genaro Ky Ly Smith and M.O. Walsh.
Writers Workshop on Sunday-February 18^th between 9am-4pm.
For more information please visit www.stfrancisvillefestivals.com
MARCH EVENTS
A WALK IN THE PARK – SATURDAY MARCH 3^RD in Parker Park
Vendors, Art, Food and Music
Check out their facebook event or stfrancisvillefestivals.com
ROUGE ROUBAIX – SATURDAY MARCH 10^TH
Annual Bike race through the Parish and finishing downtown at the Courthouse.
47^TH ANNUAL AUDUBON PILGRIMAGE-MARCH 16, 17 AND 18^TH
This annual event showcases John James Audubon while he was in the Felicianas.
Four private homes open for touring, Gardens, Churches, Cemetery Tours, 1820’s Costumes
For complete event information and tickets please visit www.westfelicianahistory.org or call
225 635 6330.

Sept. Hummingbird

Happenings in St. Francisville, West Feliciana Parish {tag:date} Happenings Music at the Mag Friday-September 8th - Dale Sellars & Backroads Saturday-September 9th – Casey Courville Friday-September 15th – Little Hub & the Wheels Saturday-September 16th – Arianna Lyons Music Friday—September 22nd - Racoon Saturday-September 23rd – Delta Drifters Imahara’s Botanical Garden Open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-3pm for Self-Guided Tours, for more information please call 225-635-6001. Feliciana Hummingbird Celebration – Saturday – September 9th. Come out and have a great time getting up close and personal with the beautiful little wonders.  The Feliciana Hummingbird Celebration will begin at 7am and last till 3pm.  Join Nancy and Linda as they teach us all about these birds.  The two sites are Carlyle Rogillio’s on Tunica Trace and Murrell Butler’s on Oak Hill Rd.  Signs will be up to help with directions to these two beautiful habitats.  Maps are also located on http://www.stfrancisvillefestivals.com/features/feliciana-hummingbird-celebration/fhc-map AUDUBON STATE HISTORIC SITE PRESENTS JANE AUSTEN SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES Create your own experience in living history during Jane Austen School for Young Ladies at Audubon State Historic Site on Saturday September 16th from Noon until 3 PM. Step back into the early 19th century at Audubon State Historic Site and experience life for young ladies in 1821.  Activities will include speaking with the fan, etiquette, and making bath salts that you can take home. Audubon State Historic Site is the setting for the 200-year-old Oakley House, temporary home and inspiration to John James Audubon in the 1800s. The park includes a museum, picnic areas, pavilion and nature trail. Please be aware Oakley House and historic buildings are currently closed for renovation. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, the park is open daily Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Spread the News Know someone who might be interested in this newsletter? {tag:fwdtofriend name=Forward to a friend.} Would you like to {tag:subscriptions}? Not interested any more? {tag:unsubscribe} This email contains graphics, if you don't see them {tag:viewonline name=view it in your browser}.