Bon Temps & Living Traditions: Celebrate Creole Heritage Month in Oct.

To celebrate and educate all on the heritage and living traditions of Louisiana Creoles and Creole Heritage Month, the Creole Heritage Center at Northwestern State University will host a series of events in October for NSU students, faculty, staff and the public.The month’s central activity was a...

St. Mary’s will hold open house for Little Saints 2-Year-Old parents

St. Mary’s Catholic School invites families to learn more about its Little Saints Two-Year-Old Program during a come-and-go Open House on Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 6–7p.m.Little Saints provides two-year-olds with a nurturing, faithfilled environment designed especially for their early years of...

Make a day of it: Melrose Arts & Crafts, Creole and Family Festival

If you’re interested in buying unique items and tasting some really good food, save the date of Oct. 9-11 for activities at Melrose on the Cane St. Augustine Catholic Church at and Isle Brevelle.The annual Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival will be Oct. 10-11 at Melrose on the Cane at 3533 La. 119 at...

Put on your rhinestones to raise money at Dolly Parton Bingo

Friends of Louisiana Sports and History (FLASH) will host Dolly Parton Bingo on Friday, Oct. 9, at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum, 800 Front Street in Natchitoches.

NSU will sponsor Instant Piano via Zoom on Monday for $85

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People to be taught Oct. 5 Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Engagement will present Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People on Monday, Oct. 5 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.The class will be taught via Zoom. The fee is $85.

Get your dice and tiles ready: Crak’n on the Cane Mahjong tourney

Join the Prudhomme-Rouquier Foundation, in partnership with the Service League of Natchitoches, for the 1st Annual Crak’n on the Cane Mahjong Tournament, benefiting the preservation of the historic Prudhomme-Rouquier House!The event takes place Monday, Oct. 26, at Riverside Reserve.

Invite friends to Jingle and Mingle

Kick off the holiday season in style at the Service League of Natchitoches’ Annual Jingle and Mingle Holiday Soiree! This year’s event takes place Thursday, Nov.12, from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Prud’homme-Rouquier House. Admission is $25.

Blush and Bashful Weekend is coming

Grab your girlfriends, pack something pink and get ready for a weekend celebrating Dolly Parton in the town where one of her most beloved characters came to life!Truvy’s Blush & Bashful Weekend, a three-day celebration inspired by Dolly’s unforgettable role as Truvy Jones in Steel Magnolias, takes...

Northwestern State

Here is a look at the week of Oct. 4-10 at Northwestern State University.Oct. 4 – NSU Theatre and Dance presents “As You Like It,” A.A. Fredericks Auditorium, 2 p.m.Oct. 6 – Creole Heritage Month Luncheon, President’s Room, Friedman Student Union, noon Oct. 6 - Chamber Music Concert, Magale Recital...