Terrebonne Historical & Cultural Society, Inc.

SOUTHDOWN PLANTATION HOUSE / THE TERREBONNE MUSEUM

2007 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

(Information current as of March 1, 2007. All listings subject to change.)

March 4 – April 25.  Art exhibit. “Louisiana – the beaten path continued” paper pulp paintings by Ellen McCord.  Free opening reception Sunday March 4, 2:30 - 4:30 pm. 

Saturday March 31: Southdown Marketplace Arts & Crafts Festival. Gates open 8 AM – 4 PM.  300 vendor booths of arts, crafts, antiques, and more; Cajun cuisine food court; museum tours.  Family-friendly, alcohol-free. $4 admission; children under 12 free.  Additional fees for food, drinks, and tours.  

Friday April 6: Closed Good Friday holiday.

Saturday April 21: *Ladybug Ball Children’s Festival.  Contact ReMax Good Earth Realty 985-851-3999.

Sunday April 29: Southdown Jazz Brunch.  Brunch buffet, jazz music, and art auction outdoors under the Buquet Pavilion. 12:00-1:30 pm. $35 per person; advance tickets required.  

Saturday May 5: Bonne Terre Garden Fair in cooperation with LaTerre Master Gardener Association & LSU AgCenter.  Educational seminars and demonstrations by gardening experts; sales of plants, supplies, and merchandise; plant disease clinic; soil test station; children’s craft activities; garden-themed art show; museum tours; and food concessions.  Gates open 8:30 AM – 4 PM.   $2 advance tickets; $3 at gate; children under 12 free. 

May 5 – 31: Art exhibit. Winning entries of garden themed paintings and photographs from Bonne Terre Garden Fair competition

June – July: Art exhibit “Images of Southdown” open group show of various media. Exact dates TBA.

Thursday June 28: Annual membership meeting of the Terrebonne Historical & Cultural Society. 6:30 pm.

Wednesday July 4: Closed Independence Day holiday.

August – September: Art Exhibit by Carolyn Pellegrin. Exact dates TBA.

Sunday September 30:  Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra outdoor concert 3:00-4:00 p.m.  Kids’ interactive instrument zoo 2:00-2:45.  Free admission for general lawn seating.  Limited reserved pavilion seats; ticket details TBA.  

October – November: Art exhibit. “Louisiana: Beauty and Fame Fleeting” watercolors and etchings by Susan Hoffmann.  Exact dates TBA.

Saturday November 3: Southdown Marketplace Arts & Crafts Festival. Gates open 8 AM – 4 PM.  300 vendor booths of arts, crafts, antiques, and more; Cajun cuisine food court; museum tours.  Family-friendly, alcohol-free. $4 admission; children under 12 free.  Additional fees for food, drinks, and tours.  

Thursday November 22: Closed Thanksgiving holiday.

December – January: Art exhibit watercolors by Betty Brown. Exact dates TBA.

Thursday December 13: Southdown Holiday Party. Details and ticket information TBA.

December 24, 25, 26: Closed for Christmas holiday

*Events indicated by an asterisk are not sponsored or organized by the Terrebonne Historical & Cultural Society. Visitors should contact the listed sponsors directly for more information.

Admission charged for most events unless otherwise noted as free. All events are subject to change.

For more information, contact the museum:

P.O. Box 2095 Houma LA 70361
phone 985-851-0154
fax 985-868-1476
southdown@mobiletel.com
www.southdownmuseum.org.

Regular museum hours are:
Tues-Sat 10 AM – 4 PM.
Closed Sundays, Mondays, and major holidays.

Physical address 1208 Museum Drive, Houma LA 70360.