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Author signs, donates books
Raegan Harrold, born in Natchitoches, held an official book signing May 4 at the St. Charles Parish East Regional Library in Destrehan for her book entitled “Friends,” published in 2011. With over...
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The fifth grade class of Cloutierville elementary participated in “Rollin on the River: Discovering Cane River Heritage Area.” The students visited Magnolia Plantation, Fort St. John Baptiste and Grand Ecore where they took pictures in order to complete a scavenger hunt. They will develop exhibits with those pictures. The program was funded by The National Park Foundation.
Class participates in national park scavenger hunt, will present on findings
Cane River Creole National Historical Park has been selected to receive a “Ticket to Ride” grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF), the official charity of America’s national parks. The Ticke...
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Lynne Margulies Osgood says her book is the culmination of her master’ as degree in art, a thesis project about a deeply emotional journey for herself and her brother.
Author says work is ‘tattered book for tattered life’ about brother’s life
Lynne Margulies Osgood’s tribute to her brother is larger than life, raw and emotional. “It’s a tattered book for my brother’s tattered life,” she said, referring to the large format interactive ar...
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Dragon boats and more at debut of River Fête
Billing itself as “a brand-new festival celebrating the arts, culture, heritage and awesomesauce-ness of Central Louisiana,” Alex River Fête will premier with three days of rollicking festivities. ...
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Symphony Society celebrates Cinco de Mayo in style
Afternoon light caressed the branches of greenery, forming a brilliant contrast with the subdued waves of Cane River Lake. Inside the beautiful Natchez home of Harry and Dee Hawthorne, supporters ...
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National Talent will play at free concert
Cane River Creole National Historical Park will be hosting the Cane River Music Festival at Oakland Plantation Saturday, May 11. This event is free to the public. After four years of music and fun...
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What’s Your Line?
Simple pleasures and special events can provide many happy moments, surprises and memories in our lives. Such has been the case for my husband and me throughout April. Traditionally a rainy mon...
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Fear of the future does not control the future
I am not superstitious. I would say that I have certain unalterable customs. For instance, when I am watching an Alabama football game on television, I must wear one of my crimson tide t-shits. In...
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Dalai Lama will speak on compassion
To celebrate His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s historic visit to New Orleans May 16-18, the city is planning host to more than 60 events. The diverse line-up includes everything from a film series and...
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Elvin Shields will sign copies of his book “Plantation Toys” on Thursday, May 9 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Magnolia’s Diner and on Saturday, May 11 from noon-2 p.m.
Readers can buy autographed books; sample soulful flavors
Elvin L. Shields of Plantation Toys Folk Art will sign his new book entitled “Plantation Toys” Thursday, May 9 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Magnolia’s Diner located at 621 Bossier St. in Natchitoches....
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