What's coming up in St. Francisville, La. - Jan., 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 Happy New Year to All, we are excited about 2015 and hope you will come and enjoy St. Francisville.   Music at The Mag    Friday – January 16 – Gary Bello                                        Friday –January 23 – Henry Gray                                        Friday- January 30 – Delta Drifters   ST FRANCISVILLE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION PRESENTS: THE BAROQUE CONCERTO – January 16th at 7pm at Grace Episcopal Church. Tickets can be purchased at the Bank of St. Francisville or by calling BRSO ticket office 225-383-0500 or at the door.   West Feliciana Parish Tourism THINK TANK 2014 - An Opportunity for Public Input In the Fall of 2014 the West Feliciana Parish Tourist Commission (WFPTC) began an endeavor to improve its strategy to attract visitors of all types with an overall goal of increasing occupancy throughout the calendar year and improving the economic impact of tourism in the parish. This endeavor began with a series of charrettes (think tanks) targeting specific stakeholder groups and will end with a community charrette open to the public. Information gathered at all charrettes will form the basis for the WFPTC Strategic Plan. A public charrette will be held on Tuesday January 27th, 2015 at the West Feliciana Library between 4pm and 6pm. Members of the WFPTC, along with Tourism Executive Director, Laurie Walsh, will be on hand to facilitate discussion. We are excited about this process and look forward to your input. The meeting will be an open format allowing you to drop by anytime between 4pm and 6pm at your convenience. For any additional information please call Laurie Walsh 225 635 4224 or westfelicianatourism@gmail.com   A CELEBRATION OF LITERATURE & ART’S READERS SERIES- Thursday-February 5th   Book Discussion with Moira Crone’s The Ice Garden Readers, join in on the discussion of the exciting novel, The Ice Garden, which will be via Skype with the author Moira Crone.  Moira is a participant in our upcoming Writers & Readers Symposium.  The West Feliciana Parish Library has a list of discussion questions for you to consider as you read the book.  West Feliciana Parish Library   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).   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)   ROSEDOWN PLANTATION STATE HISTORIC SITE – JANUARY & FEBRUARY EVENTS   History Mythbusters at Rosedown SHS: January 12-25, 2015, 9 am-5 pm. Guides at historic houses frequently relate certain stories which have become standard features in tours. Many of these stories have no basis in fact, but are accepted by the visiting public as truth. For this program, several of the more common myths will be debunked as Rosedown' s interpretive staff relates the truth behind these myths, and the research debunking them.   Black History Month Display at Rosed own 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.   Garden Tour Fridays at Rosedown SHS: February 6, 2015, 10 am. A guided walking tour of the historic Rosedown Gardens and Outbuildings. Program occurs every first Friday of each month. 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. Your Subscription: {tag:subscriptions} {tag:unsubscribe}

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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 Take a ride downtown to see the beautiful Christmas lights and decorations.    Music at The Mag    Friday – December 12th – United We Jam                                        Friday – December 19th – Trey Unglesby                                        Friday- December 26th – Delta Drifters   THRIVE – on Commerce St.  December 11th Join us tonight for Late Night Ladies' Shopping until 7 p.m.! Ladies only select any single item to recieve 20% off. (Excludes original art) Other specials throughout & Refreshments served. This is great time to fill out a wish list as well! PATRICK’S FINE JEWELRY Join us every Thursday until Christmas  December 11th and 18th for LATE NIGHT SHOPPING until 8:30pm. THE WINE PARLOR Open every night until 9pm for shopping or sipping.  Gift Certificates, let them pick out their wine!   SUNDAY-DECEMBER 14TH Birdman- From 2 til 4 is our Arts For All December member exhibit and reception.  As a special part of this, two of our members, Anne Butler and Norman Ferachi will sign copies of their new book St Francisville and West Feliciana Parish.   Please join us to visit and view art by our artists and talk with these two about this wonderful book on our history.  I am really looking forward to this!   Later that afternoon, beginning around 5:00 is our Sunday music and supper with The Fugitive Poets!  Help us celebrate the newlyweds Alan and Heather!!!   Christmas at the First Baptist Church Children’s Musical – Sunday December 14th at 10:30am Christmas Cantata – Sunday December 14th at 6:00pm The public is welcome to join, for more information 225-635-6111  12404 La Highway 10.     Your Subscription: {tag:subscriptions} {tag:unsubscribe}

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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 – November 21st – The Nouveau String Band      Friday – November 28th – The Bad Penny Pleasuremakers                      VOTE, VOTE, VOTE FOR WEST FELICIANA PARISH TO WIN A GRANT WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!  VOTE VOTE VOTE   The Levitt AMP (St. Francisville, LA-WF Parks & Recreation) Grant Awards is an exciting new matching grant program made possible by Levitt Pavilions, a national nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the social fabric of America through the power of free, live music. With Levitt AMP, the joy of free, live music will be brought to small and mid-sized cities across the country. While Levitt’s signature creative place making program of 50+ free concerts annually at each Levitt venue is tailored to large cities with metro populations of over 400,000 (due to financial sustainability and audience development considerations), the Levitt AMP [St. Francisville, LA] Grant Awards are specifically designed to meet the needs and capacity of small and mid-sized cities. www.amp.levittpavilions.org SHOP SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY – SAVE BIG!!! Shop St. Francisville on Small Business Saturday, Save Time-Save Big!Benchmark Interiors, Grandmothers Buttons, Sage Hill, Harrington Gallery, Femme Fatale, Backwoods Gallery, Thrive, Ma Milles, Mia Sophia, The Wine Parlor, Shanty Too, St. Francis Arts & Antiques, La Vie Boutique, Hillcrest, Patrick's Fine Jewelry,True Boutique (inside Sage Hill) , Trends Boutique, Bohemianville Antiques and Backwoods Gallery. BIG JAM IN PARKER PARK – SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30 If you were at the Yellow Leaf, you may have seen our jam session that closed out the weekend.  We saw the beautiful lights on and around the gazebo and decided then and there to have another big jam under those lights!  It will be on Sunday, November 30th beginning at 5:00.  We will begin with a young people’s open mic at 5:00 which will be immediately followed by the jam-  all are invited, bring your instrument or voice and join us!  Listeners are wanted too!  Bring a lawn chair and a picnic if you want… I will be making my big pot of soup and accepting donations all to go to expenses incurred for this event.  In case of rain, etc we will have it at BirdMan.   Christmas in the Country T Shirts are on sale at local shops. Christmas in the Country – BE THERE WITH BELLS ON   December 5, 6 and 7, 2014 FRIDAY – DECEMBER 5TH 5:30pm-First Baptist Church Children’s Choir will sing on the front porch of Town Hall - Ferdinand Street 6:00pm-Mayor Billy D'Aquilla will light the Town of St. Francisville Christmas Tree and will host a Welcome Reception and Fireworks  6:00pm-8:00pm - Peep into our Holiday Homes along Ferdinand and Royal Streets 7:00pm- Baton Rouge Symphony Christmas Concert and Dessert Reception at HEMINGBOUGH.  Tickets available at Bank of St.Francisville VENDORS WILL BE SELLING IN PARKER PARK IN THE EVENING. Check out the downtown shops for late night shopping.  SATURDAY - DECEMBER 6 TH 7:30am - Prayer Breakfast at the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall  8:00am & 9:30am-Breakfast with St. Nick at Jackson Hall at Grace Episcopal Church brought to you by the Women’s Service League.  Two seatings available.  Reservations Encouraged.  Tickets are $8.00. Tickets may be purchased online at www.womensserviceleague.com 9:00am-5:00pm – Women’s Service League - Fresh Wreath & Plantation Country Cookbook Sale – Ferdinand St 10:00am - 5:30pm - Talented Art Walk - West Feliciana Art Classes will display their art at the local shops, some of the art can be purchased, proceeds support the art programs. 10:00am  – West Feliciana High School Performance Choir – United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall 10:00am - Bains Elementary 2nd Grade Choir – Historical Society Museum Front Porch 10:00am-1:00pm – Gospel Singers on the front porch of the Town Hall 10:00am - 4:00pm –Parker Park –FOOD, VENDORS, and MUSIC Homemade Items- Jewelry, Photographs, Honey, Paintings,T-shirts, Calendars, Hair Bows and much, much more. 10:00am-4pm –Colonial Christmas at Oakley Plantation –Cooking Demonstrations Highway 965 11:00am – 11:45am - West Feliciana High School Advanced & Performance Choir – Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Noon-4:00pm - Angola Inmate Traveling Band – across from Garden Symposium Park Noon-2:00pm - Main Street Band in Parker Memorial Park Noon to 5:00pm – Friends of the Library – Christmas in the Country Tour of Homes -  225 635 3364 2:00pm- Book Signing at the Historical Society Museum with Anne Butler and Norman Ferachi titled: St. Francisville and West Feliciana Parish, and it is an Images of America book. 5:30pm-8:30pm-Colonial Christmas at Oakley Plantation – Candlelight Tours, periodic music and wassail – Highway 965 6:00pm-7:00pm -  Community Sing A Long Methodist Church Royal Street 6:00pm-8:00pm -Live Nativity First Baptist Church on Highway 10 & 61  INSIDE THE CHURCH 6:00pm-8:00pm – Peep into our Holiday Homes along Ferdinand and Royal Streets SUNDAY-DECEMBER 7TH  10:00am - 5:30pm - Talented Art Walk - West Feliciana Art Classes will display their art at the local shops, some of the art      can be purchased, proceeds support the art programs. 11:00am-5:00pm – Women’s Service League - Fresh Wreath & Plantation Country Cookbook Sale- Ferdinand Street 2:00pm – Women’s Service League present the Christmas Parade – -  along Ferdinand and Commerce Sts  Betsy Levasseur  cflevasseur@gmail.com 6:00pm - Christmas Concert at Hemingbough -Ultimate Christmas with Greatest Elvis Tributes  tickets can be purchases at Grandmother's Buttons.  hrhpromotions.com For more information visit www.stfrancisvillefestivals.com or call St. Francisville Main Street 225-635-3873. AUDUBON STATE HISTORIC SITE PRESENTS-A Civil War Christmas- The Battle of Alexander’s Creek Journey back into history to the year 1864, when visitors will see a recreation of the sights and sounds of St. Francisville in 1864 during the Civil War Christmas- Battle of Alexander’s Creek on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 and 7. From 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., walk through the soldier camps and see living history demonstrations of soldier life. You will hear black powder weapon demonstrations of both rifle and cannons. Each day will feature a small reenactment of the October 1864 Battle at Alexander’s Creek which happened on the park. On Saturday night, the plantation comes to life during the holidays as it shows off its seasonal decorations. Costumed guides accompany the visitor in a trip into the past through the candlelit Oakley House. See the glow of the blacksmith at work, take a taste of what’s cooking in the kitchen, or just enjoy the live period music. Included is our yearly Christmas dance and hot Christmas Punch. “Living History events such as this give a glimpse of Louisiana history,” says John House, site manager. “We want every visitor to Audubon State Historic Site to experience the site’s and their own rich heritage.” 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, historic buildings, pavilion, and nature trail. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, Oakley House and its lush natural settings are open daily Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. The Admission for the Oakley House Tour and Grounds is $8 for adults (age 18-61); $6 for senior citizens (age 62 and over), $4 for students (age 6-17), and free for children, (age 5 and under). Grounds-Only Admission is $4 per person (ages 6 and over) and free for children (age 5 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, visit  audubonstatehistoricsite@wordpress.com or call 888.677.2838 toll free or 635.3739 locally. Your Subscription: {tag:subscriptions} {tag:unsubscribe}