Feb 27 Thursday
The Arts Council showcases the work of Region 8 artist Dorothy Williams in a retrospective exhibition at The Gallery at 118 Cotton Street.
Dorothy S. Williams is a native of Louisiana and currently resides in Ouachita Parish. She graduated from Ruston's Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts in Clothing Art and a Bachelor of Science in Education. She taught Home Economics in Junction City, Arkansas and was an elementary educator in El Dorado, Arkansas.
Dorothy's garments have been finalists in the International Quilt Festival and have won awards in the Hobbs Fashion Show, the Dallas Quilt Celebration, the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza, the National Quilting Association and the Mid-Atlantic Wearable Art Festival. Dorothy is also a 2002 Bernina Fashion Show Designer.
The exhibition is on display through March 6.
Union Museum of History and Art is proud to announce it will exhibit 47 original works by the famed Louisiana primitive artist Clementine Hunter from January 25 to March 5. A celebratory opening reception will be held Saturday, Jan. 25, at 1:30 p.m., hosted by the local Grambling State University Alumni group. DeAnna Ellsworth will perform a brief concert and Jackie Hill will portray the artist. The public is cordially invited. The artworks will be on loan from Tom Whitehead of Natchitoches, who was a personal friend of Hunter starting in the 1960s until her death in 1988. He is co-author of the well-known biography, Clementine Hunter: Her Life and Art.
Piano music six nights a week. Ann Fenn Monday and Tuesday; Pearson Cross Wednesday and Thursday, Rod Payne Friday and Saturday.
Feb 28 Friday
Ouachita Parish Public Library - West Ouachita Branch is having a book sale on the last Friday and Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those attending can shop for books (paperback and hardback), CD's, and DVD's.
Mar 01 Saturday
Come shop a wide range of books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, magazines, and knick-knacks. We have a large selection of suspense novels, cookbooks, romances, biographies, paperbacks, and books on religion. Don't forget our ever-popular children's book room. These slightly used books carry the pricetag, with a few exceptions, of $2 or less.
Join us for the Lincoln Parish Library's Second Annual GeekTogether March 1. Celebrate all things geeky and fun! Whether you're into comics, cosplay, gaming, science fiction, fantasy-- this is the event for you.
Enjoy an afternoon filled with exciting activities for all ages, including:✨ Cosplay contest with prizes🎮 Video and tabletop gaming sessions📚 Special Guests🛍 Vendor and artist booths🎨 Craft stations for creative minds🍿 Delicious snacks and food vendors
Bring your friends, family, and fandom spirit to this free community event that celebrates creativity, imagination, and geek culture!
For more information:Follow us on Facebook for updates and announcements.Don't miss the geekiest gathering of the year—see you at GeekTogether!Are you interested in being a vendor? Contact Kris at teens@mylpl.org.