Please join us as author Keith Ellison discusses the fight for social justice played out through the Gerorge Floyd trail in his book "Break the Wheel" and the folk artist work in the "Soul of the South" exhibit. Artist of color for centuries have expresses cries for social justice. There is a direct correlation between […]
With the lush tree lines and fields that surround Melrose, there is no shortage of beautiful landscapes. Students will be taught three basic watercolor techniques: wet on dry, wet on wet one color, and wet on wet two color. These will then be applied to a landscape painting. The only drawing involved will be a […]
Come Celebrate the Birthday of the National Park Service with us!Activities Include: Cornhole, Potato Sack Races, Horseshoes, Croquet, Graces, Badmitton, Wiffle Ball, Birthday Cards
5:30: Cocktails and appetizers provided by FLASH6:15 NSU Student 2022 Documentary "The Night thte Music Died" 6:35 Performance of several Croce songs by Billy O'Con followed by a panel discussion with guest who attended or met Croce while he was in Natchtioches.
Join us for a Scarecrow decorating contest! More information to come!
Join St. Augustine Catholic Church in Cane River Country to enjoy delicious Creole cuisine, music, games, and family fun. Free EntryFriday: 6-11pm -Fish Fry -Creole Festival T-shirts for purchase - Music : Deep Water Rehab Saturday: 10am-5pm & 6-10pm -Bike Ride @ 10am -Storytime( Rosey -Ashby Metoyer) @2pm -River Tour -Mass @ 5-6pm […]
The Burt Clark Foundation’s RunForBurt 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser is in memory of Natchitoches native Burt Clark, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and citizen. Burt was an avid runner and cyclist who tragically transitioned this life way too soon. Burt was committed to encouraging, inspiring, and motivating everyone he met to engage in a […]
Natchitoches Farmers Market is located on the Downtown Natchitoches Riverbank. Vendors sell fresh fruits and vegetables, plants and cut flowers, herbs, farm fresh eggs, homemade baked goods, honey, jams and jellies, handcrafted works of art and much much more!
Join us for the Melrose Fall Festival! There will be vendors selling handcrafted items. Also, a photo backdrop, food vendors, a portable park, and arts and crafts tables for the kids! Home tours will also be offered for an additional cost.
Please join us as Dr.Shane Rasmussen, NSU professor and Director of the Louisiana Folklife Center, interviews the Delphins about their traditions and work. The program will include a cermony honoring the Delphins as Louisiana tradition bearers.
A pumpkin decorating contest!Join us Downtown for some pumpkin fun! There will be food, entertainment, and cash prizes! More information to come!
Get ready for a bewitching evening family-friendly fun as Melrose On the Cane presents "Moonlight Over Melrose" a Halloween Extravaganza
Join the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce for our annual Light the Way 5k. Lace up your running shoes as we get ready to come together for an evening of fun, fitness, and community spirit. The Light the Way 5k and Fun Run is back for year four! This night-time race is entirely lit with the […]
Holiday Kids Fest on the Downtown Riverbank 3-9pmLive Entertainment 6-8pm
More than 300 Northwestern State students, faculty and staff in the School of Creative and Performing Arts combine their talents to present the Gala as a kickoff to the Natchitoches Christmas Festival. Large crowds attend the Gala each year which is based on the long-running Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular.
