Temporary Closings
Audubon State Historic Site is still closed while hurricane debris is cleared out, but expects to be open some time next week. The ferry boat, however, suffered more damage than originally thought and will be out until probably the 23rd.
Music at The Mag
Friday, October 17 – Gary Bello; Friday, October 24 – Bossier’s Neighborhood. There are still a limited number of tickets left to The Iguanas CD Release Party on Sunday, October 25 at 6:30 pm.
Southern Garden Symposium
Friday and Saturday, October 17 and 18, the 20th Southern Garden Symposium will be held. This annual meeting attracts garden enthusiasts from across the South. For more information, visit www.SouthernGardenSymposium.org or call Lucie Cassity at 635-3738.
Digging Up the Past
Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site offers this program which is devoted to learning the art of the archaeologist. On Friday, October 17 from 11 am until 4 pm, visitors will learn how archaeologists find historic artifacts by participating in a “dig.” This program is being held in conjunction with Archaeology Month. For more information, call 888-376-1867 or 635-3110.
Lost Arts Saturdays
This program occurs every third Saturday of each month at Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site. The October program will feature the “lost art” of Spanish moss preparation. Held on Saturday, October 18 from 11 am until 3 pm, call 888-376-1867 or 635-3110 for more information.
Symphony Concert
The St. Francisville Symphony Association kicks off its 2008-08 Baton Rouge Symphony Chamber Music Series this Saturday, October 18, at Grace Episcopal Church. Timothy Muffitt, Music Director for the BR Symphony, will direct the string quintet plus clarinet in playing selections from Handel, Shostakovick and Mozart. Tickets are available at the Bank of St. Francisville, by calling the BRSO at 383-0500, or at the door. Tickets are $20 each or $18 each for seniors and students. Children under 18 get in free if accompanied by an adult to this concert. Other concerts are scheduled for December 5 and on April 4, 2009. Season tickets are $50 or $40 for seniors and students.
Angola Rodeo
The Wildest Show in the South has two more Sundays of performances. The gates open at 9 am, the rodeo begins at 2 pm, and crafts are open until 5 pm. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased by calling 655-2030 or by visiting www.angolarodeo.com.
Mystery Tours
And as a special treat after the rodeo each Sunday in October, The Myrtles Plantation will be open for a 7 pm Mystery Tour. This is in addition to their regular Mystery Tours which are held on Friday and Saturday evenings throughout the year. Cost is $10. For more information, call 635-6277 or 800-809-0565 or visit www.myrtlesplantation.com.
Movie Under the Stars
It’s back! This ever popular event makes a comeback on Friday, October 24 at Parker Park. Meet the Robinsons will be shown at dark, and the Women’s Service League will provide refreshments. All you’ll need is a canned good for the Food Bank for admission and a blanket and/or chairs.
Poetry Workshop
The current poet laureate of Louisiana, Darrell Bourque, will conduct a poetry workshop on Friday, October 24, at Birdman Coffee and Books. Registration is required so call 721-1296 or e-mail birdman@bsf.net.
Library Book Sale
This annual event will be held on Saturday, October 25 from 8:30 am until 3 pm at St. Francisville Town Hall. Hosted by the Friends of the Library, all proceeds benefit the West Feliciana Library. It’s a very worthy cause and there are some great finds!
Yellow Leaf Arts Festival
The 6th Annual Yellow Leaf Arts Festival will be held at Parker Park on Saturday and Sunday, October 25 and 26, from 10 am until 5 pm. Music at the festival on Saturday begins at 10:30 the children’s group, “Voices in Motion.” At noon, Annie Fergus will perform followed at 1 pm with a poetry reading by Darrell Bourque, Louisiana’s poet laureate. At 3 pm join in the acoustic jam, and then listen to the multi-talented Nancy Roppolo at 4 pm. Music on Sunday includes The Laughing Lizards String Band at noon; Kevin Johnson at 1:30; The West Feliciana Community Singers at 2:30; and The Fugitive Poets at 3 pm. There are more than 35 artists who will display and sell their artworks, with some that will demonstrate their artistic talents. More information is on the web at www.stfrancisvillefestivals.com.
Mourning at Rosedown
On Saturday, October 25, Rosedown Plantation’s main house will be in mourning as the interpretive staff re-enacts the funeral service for a member of the historic Turnbull-Bowman family. Throughout the day, the house will be decorated according to 19th century mourning customs and re-enactors will be dressed in 19th century-style mourning costumes. The funeral service will be held at 4 pm inside the main house. Following the funeral, costumed staff will portray the spirits of various Turnbull-Bowman family members who have returned to the main house from their graves. The “spirits” will talk about their lives and share reminiscences from their past. For more information, call 635-3110 or toll free 888-376-1867.
The Dead of Locust Grove
On Sunday, October 26, Locust Grove State Historic Site will offer two very interesting programs. From 10 am until noon, The Dead of Locust Grove discusses who is buried at this historic cemetery and their importance to the area. Included in the discussion will be Major General Eleasar Ripley, an early American military hero, and Sarah Knox Taylor Davis, the first wife of later Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Then from 2 pm until 4:30 pm, grave rendering will teach this process using the stones of the inhabitants of the Locust Grove Cemetery. For more information on either program, call 888-677-2838 or 635-3739.
Halloween Extravaganza
The Myrtles Plantation invites you to experience the true meaning of Halloween at America’s most haunted house on October 31 and November 1. Tickets will go on sale at 6 pm for $10, first come, first served. (Cash or check only.) Advance ticket sales will continue up to and resume after the Halloween Extravaganza. Parking will be available at the NAPA store across Highway 61 with jitney service for those who need it. For additional information, please phone 800-809-0565 or 635-6277.
All Hallows Eve of the 1800s
Audubon State Historic Site invites you to discover Halloween traditions of the 1800s during the program All Hallows Eve to be held on October 31, of course. Between 6:30 and 8:30 pm, there will be an interactive program held throughout the grounds of Oakley illustrating Halloween practices of the 1800s in America. Included will be the origins of pumpkin carving and tales of mystery, apple bobbing, an old fashioned maze, plus games and treats for the whole family to enjoy. There is a $2 admission to the program, but children 12 and under and senior citizens 62 and older are admitted free. For more information, call 888-677-2838 or 635-3739.
