Arts & Culture

Springhill brings Mardi Gras to North Webster Parish

Submitted by wwoods on Thursday, January 24th, 10:30 am
Springhill brings Mardi Gras to North Webster Parish

Springhill’s Main Street Program will once again bring Mardi Gras to North Webster Parish on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013.

The festivities begin at 1 p.m. with the Annual Mardi Gras on Main Parade. This year’s theme is “A Roaring Good Time on Main Street”! 

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Cane River Historical Park asking for used Mardi Gras beads

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Wednesday, January 16th, 2013, 3:52pm
Cane River Historical Park asking for used Mardi Gras beads

The Cane River Creole National Historical Park is asking folks to donate Mardi Gras beads from past events to the park to help decorate the entrance pavilion at Oakland Plantation during Mardi Gras season.

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Preserving Louisiana French in Natchitoches

Submitted by wwoods on Friday, January 11th, 10:30 am
Preserving Louisiana French in Natchitoches

This weekend cultural heritage enthusiasts will gather for the Natchitoches French Table meeting to discuss topics related to the Louisiana French language.

The meeting starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, in the Overseer's House at Magnolia Plantation, which is located at 5529 Highway 119 in Derry, Louisiana.  

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Kisatchie National Forest waives fees on Martin Luther King Jr. weekend

Submitted by wwoods on Thursday, January 10th, 10:30 am
Kisatchie National Forest waives fees on Martin Luther King Jr. weekend

In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the U.S. Forest Service will waive all fees at recreational sites in Kisatchie National Forest, with the exception of camping on Caney Lakes on the Caney Ranger District and on the Calcasieu Ranger District.

The fees will be waived starting Saturday, Jan. 19 until Monday, Jan. 27. All other recreational activities requiring a fee will be waived.

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Professor's sculpture accepted to biennial competition

Submitted by wwoods on Wednesday, January 9th, 10:30 am
Professor's sculpture accepted to biennial competition

Michael Yankowski, professor of art at Northwestern State University has been has been accepted into the Louisiana Purchase Second National Biennial Competition sponsored by Louisiana Tech University. Yankowski is one of 49 artists selected from entrants across the country.

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Counseling professor writes book review

Submitted by wwoods on Thursday, December 27th, 10:30 am
Counseling professor writes book review

Dr. Ryan Hancock, assistant professor in Northwestern State University’s Gallaspy (Family) College of Education and Human Development, published a review of Breaking Out II: The Complete Guide to Building a Positive LGBTI Identity, a manual for helping LGBTI individuals develop a positive self-image and acceptance of who they are within society. 

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NSU Theatre taking part in Kennedy Center College Festival

Submitted by wwoods on Tuesday, December 18th, 10:30 am
NSU Theatre taking part in Kennedy Center College Festival

Two Northwestern State University Theatre and Dance productions have been entered into the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. Fourteen theatre and dance students have also been recognized for their work in fall productions.

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