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About David West

Director of Communications at Northwestern State University. I have worked in the University's News Bureau since 1991.

Event brings together many of the state’s top fiddlers

DERIDDER – Attendees at the Louisiana Folklife Center program “Fiddlin’ with the Finest! A Celebration of Louisiana Folk Fiddling” on June 15 at the Beauregard Museum in DeRidder were treated to a performance of fiddle musical artistry. Several musicians participated, including four Louisiana State Fiddle Champions — Lauren Hodges (2004), Clancey Stewart (2018), Joe […]

Campus events and activities for June 16-22

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of June 16-22 at Northwestern State University. 

June 16 – Aug. 18 — Early registration for fall semester through NSUConnect  

June 16 – July 7 – Early registration for second 4-week summer session through NSU Connect 

June 16-22 – Louisiana Girls State  […]

Summer Dinner Theatre to present musical, murder mystery

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Summer Dinner Theatre will present two entertaining shows this summer. 

“Destination Rock and Roll” will be performed on June 18-22 and 25-29 and “Live and Let Spy” will be presented on July 16-20 and 23-27. 

“Destination Rock and Roll” celebrates the sound of a nation and a […]

Campus events and activities for June 9-15

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of June 9-15 at Northwestern State University. 

June 9 – Aug. 18 — Early registration for fall semester through NSUConnect  

June 9 – Early registration for first 4-week summer session through NSU Connect 

June 9 – July 7 – Early registration for […]

“Fiddlin’ with the Finest” program to be held in DeRidder June 15

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana Folklife Center at Northwestern State University will present the program “Fiddlin’ with the Finest! A Celebration of Louisiana Folk Fiddling” on Saturday June 15 at 11 a.m. at the Beauregard Museum at 120 S. Washington in DeRidder. The event is free and open to the public.  

Three past […]

NSU to hold summer rock camp June 17-21

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Music will hold a summer rock music camp June 17-21 from 8 a.m. until noon in the Fine Arts Annex. 

Students ages 12-18 will get hands-on instruction to be able to sing and learn to play instruments such as electric guitar, bass guitar, keyboard and drums […]

44th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival to be held July 20

NATCHITOCHES – The 44th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival will be held on Saturday July 20 in air-conditioned Prather Coliseum located at 220 South Jefferson Street at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. The festival’s curated showcase of Louisiana folk musicians, food vendors and traditional crafts persons will open at 9 a.m. with […]

Campus events and activities for June 2-8

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of June 2-8 at Northwestern State University. 

June 2-8 — Early registration for summer and fall semesters available through NSUConnect  

June 3-7 – NSU Summer Art Camp, Robots Everywhere, Ages 5-11, Room 205, Fine Arts Annex, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. 

June […]

Two dozen NSU Theatre and Dance students working professionally this summer

NATCHITOCHES – Twenty-four Northwestern State University Theatre and Dance students or recent alumni are performing across the country in professional theatre and dance jobs this summer. The students are working in for 16 different companies or facilities in nine states and Canada in a variety of performing, technical and business-related roles. 

“As performing […]

Campus events and activities for May 26 – June 1

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of May 26-June 1 at Northwestern State University. 

May 26 – June 1 — Early registration for summer and fall semesters available through NSUConnect 

May 27 – University closed for Memorial Day 

May 28 – University reopens after Memorial Day 

May […]

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