The Gardens of the American Rose Center is hosting its Annual Mother’s Day Buffet on Sunday, May 10. Admission is $25 for adults and $13 for children, three to eight years old. There is no charge for children 2 and younger. Admission includes cost of dining and garden admission. Gates open at 11:00 a.m. The first seating is at 11:15 a.m. The second seating is at 1:00 p.m. After dining, take a stroll through the beautiful gardens, featuring more than 20,000 roses in bloom.
Classic Foods is catering the event and will feature carved smoked brisket, honey glazed ham, boneless charbroiled chicken, broccoli rice casserole, buttered corn, garlic mashed potatoes, fresh vegetable medley sauté, assorted rolls, salad bar, pasta salad, fresh fruit, peach cobbler and other assorted desserts.
Reservations are required. Please call 318-938-5402, Monday through Friday, and call 318-938-5534 on Saturday and Sunday to make your reservations.
Gardens of the American Rose Center
It is the home of the American Rose Society, created in 1974 through the contributions of rose lovers around the world. The 118-acre park contains more than 60 individual gardens with neach bed and planting specially designed to demonstrate ways roses can be grown in the average home garden. Regular garden admission is $5 for adults and $4 for seniors. Tour carts are available on weekends for a nominal fee.
By: Maria Scott, Advertising/Marketing Manager
April 14, 2009
JAZZ ON THE RIVER 2009
"A Continuum of New Orleans Jazz "
April 18, 2009
April 18, 2009
6:00 p.m.
Alexandria Amphitheatre
Alexandria Amphitheatre
PERFORMANCES BY
Michael Ward
Dorsey Summerfield
The Bontempian Big Band
With Wilmer Christophe Orchestrating
Jazz on the River is sponsored by the Arna Bontemps African American Museum, co-sponsored by the City of Alexandria and partly funded by GAEDA. This project is also supported by the Alexandria/Pineville Convention and Visitors Bureau, Cleco, Cenla Focus, The Alexandria News Weekly, Capital One and Paragon Casino Resort.
The concert is free and open to the public. A limited number of tables with seating for ten will be available for reservation at $200.00 to help offset the cost of the concert. For more information, contact the Museum at 318-473-4692.
Source: Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Southern Forest Heritage Museum
Heritage Day Entertainment
April 17 & 18
www.forestheritagemuseum.org, 318-748-8404
Education Center - 318-748-8400
77 Long Leaf Road, P. O. Box 101, Longleaf, LA 71448
April 17 & 18
Schedule
April 17
6:30 p.m. Albert and Gage- Dinner Concert
April 18
9:30 a.m. The Southern Plainsmen
10:30 a.m. The Harrells
11:30 a.m. Tunica-Biloxi Indians, Legend Keepers
12:30 p.m. Louisiana Baptist Children's Choir
April 17
6:30 p.m. Albert and Gage- Dinner Concert
April 18
9:30 a.m. The Southern Plainsmen
10:30 a.m. The Harrells
11:30 a.m. Tunica-Biloxi Indians, Legend Keepers
12:30 p.m. Louisiana Baptist Children's Choir
www.forestheritagemuseum.org, 318-748-8404
Education Center - 318-748-8400
77 Long Leaf Road, P. O. Box 101, Longleaf, LA 71448
March 21, 2009
14th Annual Natchitoches Jazz/R&B Festival
The Natchitoches Jazz/R&B Festival will be held on Natchitoches’ downtown riverbank on April 3-4, 2009.
The Festival schedule includes a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the legendary James Burton; Grammy award winner Anders Osborne; New Orleans favorite Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews and his band Orleans Avenue; and “the ultimate Eagles experience,” Seven Bridges Road. Local favorites Johnny Earthquake and the Moondogs will also be performing at the Festival.
Food vendors will be available throughout the weekend offering festival food faire.
The 2009 Jazz/R&B Festival will be a two-day long event beginning Friday evening with NSU College Night beginning at 6:00 p.m. Saturday will kick off at 11:45 p.m. with entertainment on two stages.
The Natchitoches Star competition winner will be announced during the Festival and the three finalists will perform throughout the day Saturday. A rock-climbing wall will be the highlight of the numerous children’s activities that will be available throughout the festival day.
There will be VIP parking available for motorcycles, and festival attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
Admission to the festival will be $8 per adult, $4 per student/military personnel with I.D., and children 12 and under free if purchased in advance. The tickets prices the day of the festival will be $10 per adult, $5 per student/military personnel with I.D. and children age 12 and under free. Tickets will be good for both days.
For more information, call the Natchitoches Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-259-1714 or visit www.natchjazzfest.com.
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With a hitmaking country/R&B artist with a dozen top ten hits to his name; a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and one of the top guitarists in the world; a Grammy award winning Rock, R&B, and Blues singer/songwriter; the hottest Jazz, Rock and Funk performer out of New Orleans; and a tribute to perhaps the greatest American rock band of all time, the 2009 Natchitoches Jazz/R&B Festival truly promises "something for everyone." The Festival which will be held April 3rd and 4th on the historic and picturesque downtown riverbank in Natchitoches, will begin with NSU College Night on Friday, and continue with music on three stages all day Saturday beginning at noon.
Featured performers at this year's Festival include country star T. GRAHAM BROWN. Brown has been writing and recording hit records for over twenty years and has charted more than twenty singles on the Billboard Hot Country songs chart. Three of these singles -- "Hell and High Water", "Don't Go To Strangers", and "Darlene" reached number one and eight more reached the top ten. T. Graham Brown has received a CMA award for his efforts.
While Brown's hits have been on the country charts, his influences are grounded in rhythm and blues and is well known as a crossover artist.
JAMES BURTON is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and was named by Rolling Stone magazine as "one of the top guitarists of all time." Having played on countless records as a session musician, Burton found his greatest fame first as Ricky Nelson's guitarist making regular appearances on The Ozzie and Harriet Show, and then Elvis Presley's lead guitarist and band leader from 1969 until Elvis' death in 1977. Burton was also John Denver's lead guitarist for several years and has played with many major artists including Frank Sinatra, Jerry Lee Lewis and George Harrison. Pete Townsend of the Who once called Burton: "The most important guitarist in American music history." Burton was also a guest performer on Brad Paisley's most recent album.
Burton holds the "James Burton International Guitar Festival" every year which raises money to purchase guitars for children in schools and children's hospitals. Burton will be performing with Natchitoches group Johnny Earthquake and the Moondogs.
Singer/songwriter ANDERS OSBORNE has made the Festival a part of his "Southern Troubadour Tour 2009." Osborne was born in Sweden. As soon as he was old enough, he moved to New Orleans where he has become a widely respected and Grammy winning Rock, R&B, and Blues guitarist and vocalist. Osborne has recorded nine albums and since 1994 has been working as a professional songwriter and producer in Nashville. His song "Watch The Wind Blow By" was recorded by country music star Tim McGraw and Hit No. 1 on the country charts.
TROY "TROMBONE SHORTY" ANDREWS and his band, ORLEANS AVENUE are easily the hottest and more eclectic musical act in New Orleans. Trombone Shorty's versatility is illustrated by the fact that he is up for "Artist of the Year" and "Best Trumpet Player," and he and his band are up for "Best R&B Funk Artist" in the annual Best of the Beat Music Awards in New Orleans, while he previously won the award as "Performer of the Year" and "Best Contemporary Jazz Performer," Trombone Shorty and his high energy band receive rave reviews wherever they play and he has toured with Lenny Kravitz and performed with U2, Green Day, Dr. John, and many others. The Edge, U2's guitarist, described Trombone Shorty's unique blend of Rock, Funk, R&B, Jazz and Soul as "Unbelievable! It is just not anything you are going to hear anywhere else."
SEVEN BRIDGES ROAD -- "THE ULTIMATE EAGLES EXPERIENCE" has been described as "the closest you will come to seeing a live Eagles concert without paying $200 for a ticket." Seven Bridges Road is made up of musicians from Nashville and the Dallas area who have played many types of music with many bands over the years, but who have all shared one passion: the music of the Eagles, perhaps America's greatest rock and roll band. Seven Bridges Road has faithfully and lovingly recreated many of the Eagles' greatest hits from "Hotel California" to "Take It To The Limit" and performed them with a sound and style that is eerily similar to the Eagles themselves and Eagles fans who have seen Seven Bridges Road show gushed: "If you close your eyes, you might just think you are at an Eagles concert."
The Natchitoches Jazz/R&B Festival will have continuous music on three stages on Saturday, April 4th and there will be plenty of food and activities for the children. For more information, go to www.Natchjazzfest.com.
By Latisha McDaniels, Natchitoches Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Festival schedule includes a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the legendary James Burton; Grammy award winner Anders Osborne; New Orleans favorite Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews and his band Orleans Avenue; and “the ultimate Eagles experience,” Seven Bridges Road. Local favorites Johnny Earthquake and the Moondogs will also be performing at the Festival.
Food vendors will be available throughout the weekend offering festival food faire.
The 2009 Jazz/R&B Festival will be a two-day long event beginning Friday evening with NSU College Night beginning at 6:00 p.m. Saturday will kick off at 11:45 p.m. with entertainment on two stages.
The Natchitoches Star competition winner will be announced during the Festival and the three finalists will perform throughout the day Saturday. A rock-climbing wall will be the highlight of the numerous children’s activities that will be available throughout the festival day.
There will be VIP parking available for motorcycles, and festival attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
Admission to the festival will be $8 per adult, $4 per student/military personnel with I.D., and children 12 and under free if purchased in advance. The tickets prices the day of the festival will be $10 per adult, $5 per student/military personnel with I.D. and children age 12 and under free. Tickets will be good for both days.
For more information, call the Natchitoches Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-259-1714 or visit www.natchjazzfest.com.
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Natchitoches Jazz/R&B Festival 2009 lineup
With a hitmaking country/R&B artist with a dozen top ten hits to his name; a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and one of the top guitarists in the world; a Grammy award winning Rock, R&B, and Blues singer/songwriter; the hottest Jazz, Rock and Funk performer out of New Orleans; and a tribute to perhaps the greatest American rock band of all time, the 2009 Natchitoches Jazz/R&B Festival truly promises "something for everyone." The Festival which will be held April 3rd and 4th on the historic and picturesque downtown riverbank in Natchitoches, will begin with NSU College Night on Friday, and continue with music on three stages all day Saturday beginning at noon.
Featured performers at this year's Festival include country star T. GRAHAM BROWN. Brown has been writing and recording hit records for over twenty years and has charted more than twenty singles on the Billboard Hot Country songs chart. Three of these singles -- "Hell and High Water", "Don't Go To Strangers", and "Darlene" reached number one and eight more reached the top ten. T. Graham Brown has received a CMA award for his efforts.
While Brown's hits have been on the country charts, his influences are grounded in rhythm and blues and is well known as a crossover artist.
JAMES BURTON is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and was named by Rolling Stone magazine as "one of the top guitarists of all time." Having played on countless records as a session musician, Burton found his greatest fame first as Ricky Nelson's guitarist making regular appearances on The Ozzie and Harriet Show, and then Elvis Presley's lead guitarist and band leader from 1969 until Elvis' death in 1977. Burton was also John Denver's lead guitarist for several years and has played with many major artists including Frank Sinatra, Jerry Lee Lewis and George Harrison. Pete Townsend of the Who once called Burton: "The most important guitarist in American music history." Burton was also a guest performer on Brad Paisley's most recent album.
Burton holds the "James Burton International Guitar Festival" every year which raises money to purchase guitars for children in schools and children's hospitals. Burton will be performing with Natchitoches group Johnny Earthquake and the Moondogs.
Singer/songwriter ANDERS OSBORNE has made the Festival a part of his "Southern Troubadour Tour 2009." Osborne was born in Sweden. As soon as he was old enough, he moved to New Orleans where he has become a widely respected and Grammy winning Rock, R&B, and Blues guitarist and vocalist. Osborne has recorded nine albums and since 1994 has been working as a professional songwriter and producer in Nashville. His song "Watch The Wind Blow By" was recorded by country music star Tim McGraw and Hit No. 1 on the country charts.
TROY "TROMBONE SHORTY" ANDREWS and his band, ORLEANS AVENUE are easily the hottest and more eclectic musical act in New Orleans. Trombone Shorty's versatility is illustrated by the fact that he is up for "Artist of the Year" and "Best Trumpet Player," and he and his band are up for "Best R&B Funk Artist" in the annual Best of the Beat Music Awards in New Orleans, while he previously won the award as "Performer of the Year" and "Best Contemporary Jazz Performer," Trombone Shorty and his high energy band receive rave reviews wherever they play and he has toured with Lenny Kravitz and performed with U2, Green Day, Dr. John, and many others. The Edge, U2's guitarist, described Trombone Shorty's unique blend of Rock, Funk, R&B, Jazz and Soul as "Unbelievable! It is just not anything you are going to hear anywhere else."
SEVEN BRIDGES ROAD -- "THE ULTIMATE EAGLES EXPERIENCE" has been described as "the closest you will come to seeing a live Eagles concert without paying $200 for a ticket." Seven Bridges Road is made up of musicians from Nashville and the Dallas area who have played many types of music with many bands over the years, but who have all shared one passion: the music of the Eagles, perhaps America's greatest rock and roll band. Seven Bridges Road has faithfully and lovingly recreated many of the Eagles' greatest hits from "Hotel California" to "Take It To The Limit" and performed them with a sound and style that is eerily similar to the Eagles themselves and Eagles fans who have seen Seven Bridges Road show gushed: "If you close your eyes, you might just think you are at an Eagles concert."
The Natchitoches Jazz/R&B Festival will have continuous music on three stages on Saturday, April 4th and there will be plenty of food and activities for the children. For more information, go to www.Natchjazzfest.com.
By Latisha McDaniels, Natchitoches Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
March 18, 2009
Fourth Annual Yellow Pine Inn Spring Fling
The Yellow Pine Inn Bed and Breakfast will host its Fourth Annual Spring Fling Celebration on March 28, 2009 from 9 a.m. – until…rain or shine. Admission is free, parking is $1.00.
There will be arts and crafts, birdhouses, vintage collectibles, hand-tied fishing flies, local honey, iron works, concrete products, paintings, needlepoint, flint knapping and blacksmithing demonstrations, and much more.
Vendors will also have plants and flowers for sale including our own heirloom tomatoes and herbs. Food vendors will offer funnel cakes, turkey legs, chicken fingers, bratwurst, bar-b-que, and much more.
Storytellers, balloon-shapers, face-painters, clowns, and music groups will also be on site to add to the fun. Come celebrate Spring in Yellow Pine.
For more information call 318-377-3600 or visit www.yellowpineinn.com.
By: Lynn Dorsey, Executive Director, Webster Parish Convention & Visitors Commission
888-972-7474 or go to www.visitwebster.com.
There will be arts and crafts, birdhouses, vintage collectibles, hand-tied fishing flies, local honey, iron works, concrete products, paintings, needlepoint, flint knapping and blacksmithing demonstrations, and much more.
Vendors will also have plants and flowers for sale including our own heirloom tomatoes and herbs. Food vendors will offer funnel cakes, turkey legs, chicken fingers, bratwurst, bar-b-que, and much more.
Storytellers, balloon-shapers, face-painters, clowns, and music groups will also be on site to add to the fun. Come celebrate Spring in Yellow Pine.
For more information call 318-377-3600 or visit www.yellowpineinn.com.
By: Lynn Dorsey, Executive Director, Webster Parish Convention & Visitors Commission
888-972-7474 or go to www.visitwebster.com.
March 16, 2009
Chimpanzee Discovery Days at Chimp Haven
Chimp Haven hosts "Chimpanzee Discovery Days" on March 21st from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Eddie D. Jones Nature Park in Keithville, Louisiana. The event is free and open to the public.
Observe the chimpanzees in their natural habitats. Tour the sanctuary, participate in various educational seminars, and enjoy a day outside in nature.
The event is free and open to everyone; however donations are welcome and gratefully accepted. This month guests are asked to bring donations of trail mix, unsalted crackers, and sugar free treats, juice, and cereal.
This is a great opportunity to spend the day with your family and friends while learning and watching the chimpanzees.
2009 Discovery Days
March 21
April 18
May 16
June 20
July & August Closed
Sept 19
Oct 17
Nov 21
March 21
April 18
May 16
June 20
July & August Closed
Sept 19
Oct 17
Nov 21
Visit the Chimp Haven website for more information, how to get there and for some educational information.
Source: http://www.chimphaven.org/
Easter on the farm
Celebrate Easter at PaPa Simpson's Farm in Arcadia, Louisiana on Saturday, April 4, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at MiMi's Country Cupboard. Bring out the youn'uns for spring activities down on the farm.
Enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt with prize eggs at 10:30 a.m.; a hayride at 11 a.m.; and pig races at 11:30 a.m. There will be new spring baby animals available for petting and pictures.
PaPa Simpson's Farm is a working dairy farm. Six generations have called the farm home. Agriculture is their way of life and they want to share it with everyone. The tour allows visitors to experience daily life on a farm. Visitors are educated on the animals, crops, vegetable garden, fruit trees and berries. There is also a lesson in history and geography. The most important that the family wants to share with others is the beauty of the rolling hills, trees, pastures and their way of life.
MiMi's Country Cupboard offers several items for sale. Purchase your very own PaPa Simpson's Farm t-shirt, or one of these farm fresh foods: cheddar cheese, jelly, sweet pickles, dill pickles, cinnamon pickles, pickled okra, salsa, candied jalapenos, pepper sauce, seasonal flowers, sugarcane stalks, herbs and fresh eggs.
PaPa Simpson's Farm is available for birthday parties, company picnics, fishing at the catfish pond, educational tours and family tours. The farm is also open for day care centers, nursing homes, church groups, clubs, companies, reunions, individuals, or families.
The cost of the family tour is $8.00 per person; children one and under are free. Reservations may be made by calling 318-263-2383 or 318-278-0883. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy some fishing in the catfish pond after the tour.
Directions to PaPa Simpson’s Farm: Take Interstate 20 Exit 69 in Arcadia, travel Highway 151 North for 2 ½ miles; Turn left at Alabama Baptist Church onto Rich Road and follow the signs to MiMi’s Country Cottage. Please do not turn in at the gate that says “PaPa Simpson’s Farm.” Drive to the top of the hill and you will see MiMi’s Country Cottage. This is where the tour will start. The farm is located approximately 4 ½ miles from exit 69.
Future family tour dates are April 18, 2009 May 16, 2009, June 13, 2009, and July 18, 2009. In the fall the farm hosts a family fun day in October and there are special events at Christmas and Easter.
Source: PaPa Simpson's website http://papasimpsonsfarm.com/
Enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt with prize eggs at 10:30 a.m.; a hayride at 11 a.m.; and pig races at 11:30 a.m. There will be new spring baby animals available for petting and pictures.
PaPa Simpson's Farm is a working dairy farm. Six generations have called the farm home. Agriculture is their way of life and they want to share it with everyone. The tour allows visitors to experience daily life on a farm. Visitors are educated on the animals, crops, vegetable garden, fruit trees and berries. There is also a lesson in history and geography. The most important that the family wants to share with others is the beauty of the rolling hills, trees, pastures and their way of life.
MiMi's Country Cupboard offers several items for sale. Purchase your very own PaPa Simpson's Farm t-shirt, or one of these farm fresh foods: cheddar cheese, jelly, sweet pickles, dill pickles, cinnamon pickles, pickled okra, salsa, candied jalapenos, pepper sauce, seasonal flowers, sugarcane stalks, herbs and fresh eggs.
PaPa Simpson's Farm is available for birthday parties, company picnics, fishing at the catfish pond, educational tours and family tours. The farm is also open for day care centers, nursing homes, church groups, clubs, companies, reunions, individuals, or families.
The cost of the family tour is $8.00 per person; children one and under are free. Reservations may be made by calling 318-263-2383 or 318-278-0883. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy some fishing in the catfish pond after the tour.
Directions to PaPa Simpson’s Farm: Take Interstate 20 Exit 69 in Arcadia, travel Highway 151 North for 2 ½ miles; Turn left at Alabama Baptist Church onto Rich Road and follow the signs to MiMi’s Country Cottage. Please do not turn in at the gate that says “PaPa Simpson’s Farm.” Drive to the top of the hill and you will see MiMi’s Country Cottage. This is where the tour will start. The farm is located approximately 4 ½ miles from exit 69.
Future family tour dates are April 18, 2009 May 16, 2009, June 13, 2009, and July 18, 2009. In the fall the farm hosts a family fun day in October and there are special events at Christmas and Easter.
Source: PaPa Simpson's website http://papasimpsonsfarm.com/
Cerebral Palsy of Louisiana Telethon
2009 Northeast Louisiana Telethon
March 28 & 29 at the Monroe Civic Center
Saturday, March 28, 2009, Noon-10:00pm
Sunday, March 29, 2009, Noon-6:00pm
Broadcasting on KTVE NBC 10
We are always looking for new volunteers. Give us a call anytime 318-387-4560 for details.
Cerebral Palsy of Louisiana, 5200 Northeast Road, Monroe, Louisiana 71203
http://www.telethon4cp.com
March 12, 2009
Gardens of the American Rose Center hosts Annual Easter Egg Hunt
The Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Children should bring Easter baskets for the prize-filled egg hunt which is divided by age groups. Guests may also take part in Easter-themed games and photos with Peter Cottontail before and after the egg hunt. Parents must accompany children to the event, and an adult must remain with each child under age 5 throughout the activities. Admission is $10 per car load. For more information, please contact Maria Scott at 318-938-5402 ext 101. Rain date is scheduled for Sunday, April 5.
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GARDENS OF THE AMERICAN ROSE CENTER
HOSTS EARTHKIND™ ROSE SYMPOSIUM
The Gardens of the American Rose Center is hosting an EarthKind™ Rose Symposium and Rose Sale on Saturday, April 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EarthKind™ roses produce spectacular blooms without the use chemicals and with very little water and pruning.HOSTS EARTHKIND™ ROSE SYMPOSIUM
Speakers include: Dr. Steve George, Associate Professor & Horticulture Extension Specialist, Texas A&M Research and Extension Center, Dallas; Claude Graves, member of the Dallas Rose Society and Heritage Rose Foundation; Mark Chamblee, owner Chamblee Rose Nursery in Tyler; Gaye Hammond, nationally recognized rosarian of the Houston Rose Society; Dr. Dan Gill, LSU AgCenter, Consumer Horticulturist and Dr. Allen Owings, Professor of Horticulture - Nursery Crops and Commercial Landscaping, LSU AgCenter, Hammond Research Station.
Seating is limited and registration is required. Early registration is $75 has been extended to March 28, and then registration is $85. Registration includes garden admission, program materials, access to EarthKind™ specialists, lunch, snacks and an EarthKind™ trial rose. For more information, please contact call Ellen Trice at 318-938-5402.
Gardens of the American Rose Center is the home of the American Rose Society, created in 1974 through the contributions of rose lovers around the world. The 118-acre park contains more than 65 individual gardens with each bed and planting specially designed to demonstrate ways roses can be grown in the average home garden. It is conveniently located just off of I-20, Exit 5, in Shreveport, LA.
By: Maria Scott, Advertising/Marketing Manager, 318-938-5402 ext 101
Photo Credit: ARS website
March 06, 2009
Jonquil Jubilee
The Daffodil Capital of Louisiana, Gibsland, Louisiana
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Enjoy a spring day visiting the Daffodil Capitol of Louisiana, Gibsland, Louisiana. Tour historic homes, shop for handcrafted items, visit a museum, take in a flower show, walk through a garden, and drive through the beautiful North Louisiana countryside enjoying nature's own art show.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Enjoy a spring day visiting the Daffodil Capitol of Louisiana, Gibsland, Louisiana. Tour historic homes, shop for handcrafted items, visit a museum, take in a flower show, walk through a garden, and drive through the beautiful North Louisiana countryside enjoying nature's own art show.
- Tour sites open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Purchase a ticket at the Jubilee Booth for $10.00 a ticket. The price includes admission to historic homes and gardens in town, and a map of various plantings in the area.
- Tour two homes on the National Register of Historic Places: The 1848 Green Revivial Sylvan Retreat and the Colbert Place which is built in the 1860's.
- Tour sites include Sally's Field which features over 6,000 daffodils; Oak Grove Farm; enjoy local crafts at the United Methodist Church; visit the oldest continuously operated Baptist church in Louisiana, Mt. Lebanon, established in 1837; visit the Mt. Lebanon Stagecoach Trail Museum; Willow Oaks Farm and a newly constructed Blacksmith Shop
- Shop downtown at E.W. Merrit Pavilion for handcrafted items: iron works, original art, assorted native plants and garden accessories.
- Sample food from Gibsland Grill or Key Rail Barbeque
- Visit the Authentic Bonnie & Clyde Museum
- Walk through the Barbara Van Cleave Joiner Memorial Garden
- Stop by the second Jonquil Jubilee Flower Show
- Get there early for the Jonquil Jubilee Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Gibsland Lions Club
- Take a historical tour of the Gibsland and Mt. Lebanon cemeteries and learn of those who settled the area
- Stop and smell the flowers at the home of Lorris Carter and walk through a field of daffodils.
Source: Jonquil Jubilee Website
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