Lecompte
Lecompte, LA · Arts & Culture
kalb.com
Pink October Crusaders Ladies Night Out
Jessica Ravare about the Pink October Crusaders "Ladies Night Out" event set for October 8 at Paragon.
lafourchegazette.com
Friends of Bayou Lafourche receives funding to bring ‘Life on Our Bayou’ activity books to thousands of local students
Friends of Bayou Lafourche is once again partnering with Keep Louisiana Beautiful to bring environmental education to students across the Bayou Region through its ‘Life on Our Bayou’ activity books. Friends of Bayou Lafourche recently announced that it has received funding from Keep Louisiana Beautiful that will allow...
natchitochesparishjournal.com
inregister.com
The Castle Circle is renewing a cultural tradition at Louisiana’s Old State Capitol
For the past decade, the Louisiana Old State Capitol Foundation has celebrated the history and lore of the Castle on the River by inviting craft distillers from across the state to gather under its iconic kaleidoscope dome for Spirits of Louisiana. The annual gala is an evening of revelry that welcomes dozens of guests to celebrate Louisiana’s rich history and culture while supporting the museum’s programming through fundraising. Perhaps this year you have heard more about the event, been extended a personal invitation or seen city tastemakers talking about it on social media. That’s thanks to The Castle Circle.
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vernonparish.org
Fall Into Fun in Vernon Parish
Fall brings a fresh lineup of festivals, family activities and community traditions to Vernon Parish. At the heart of the season is the West Louisiana Forestry Festival, a five-day celebration and one of the parish’s most anticipated annual traditions. From exploring local history and celebrating the region’s forestry heritage to derby races and a day on the golf course, there are plenty of reasons to plan a trip to Louisiana’s Legend Country this season.
theadvocate.com
Black soldiers in Louisiana faced enemies from both sides in the Civil War, author writes
“Death or Victory: The Louisiana Native Guard and the Black Military’s Significance in the Civil War,” A.J. Cade, Louisiana State University Press, 416 pages. With the onset of the Civil War, hundreds of wealthy and educated Black men moved to form the Louisiana Native Guard in New Orleans as a way to protect their property, their families and their place in the city.
travelmag.com
Melrose On The Cane In Melrose, Louisiana, Holds The Painted Walls Of Folk Artist Clementine Hunter
Upstairs in a squat, oddly roofed building on the Cane River, nine painted plywood panels tell the story of a whole community. Clementine Hunter made them in 1955, years after she started painting with leftover tubes of paint at night once her work was done. The building is the African...