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    That quaint and perky town in the movie Steel Magnolias is real! Experience the charm of the original French colony in Louisiana, established 1714 and well known as the film site of "Steel Magnolias". Explore our Landmark Historic District with shopping, dining, and attractions plus historic fort sites, museums, and year around cultural events and festivals.

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Natchitoches to Host High School Basketball All Stars

NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA …  Come out and watch Louisiana’s finest high school basketball players at the LHSCA/LHSBCA All Star Basketball Game to be hosted at Prather Coliseum on the campus of Northwestern State University in Natchitoches on March 17, 2012. Events kick off with a catered banquet at the Natchitoches Events Center, 750 Second Street, on [...]

Jazz/R&B Festival Slated for March 30-31, 2012

Natchitoches, LA – The 17th annual Natchitoches Jazz / R&B Festival will be held on March 30-31, 2012 on the downtown riverbank in Natchitoches and will have”hall of fame” flair to it. The festival will kick off Friday afternoon with “free Friday” meaning that there will be no admission.  There will be several bands performing [...]

March 2012 Spotlight: Bloomin on the Bricks

Spring time is here again and with the birth of spring comes the explosion of bright color and life along Front Street and the Riverfront. Flowers of every color and plants of the brightest greens will line the cobble stone streets as warm weather opens its arms and welcomes visitors with a gentle embrace. People visiting Natchitoches can expect a welcoming environment that will showcase the beauty and celebration of life that happens with the closure of winter and with the birth of spring.

17th Annual Natchitoches Jazz / R&B Festival to Have “Music Hall of Fame Flair”

The 17th annual Natchitoches Jazz / R&B Festival will be held on March 30-31, 2012 on the downtown riverbank in Natchitoches and will have”hall of fame” flair to it. The festival will kick off Friday afternoon with “free Friday” meaning that there will be no admission. There will be several bands performing on Friday evening. Admission on Saturday will be $8.00 in advance and $10.00 at the gate for adults, $4.00 in advance and $5.00 at the gate for students and children 12 and under get in free.