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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.

Campus events and activities for July 30 – Aug. 5

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 30 – August 5 at Northwestern State University. 

July 30 – Aug. 13 – Registration underway for Fall 2023 semester at NSU Connect 

July 30 – Sept. 8 – Hotter ‘N Hell Collegiate Art Exhibition, Hanchey Gallery 

 

 

Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival celebrates “Louisiana’s Cultural Gumbo”

By: Shane Rasmussen 

NATCHITOCHES – The audience at the 43rd annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival held on July 22 was entertained and educated about the rich and diverse cultural offerings of the state. The Festival featured traditional Louisiana foods, Kidfest activities, music, traditional crafts, narrative sessions, musical informances, and cultural exhibits. This year’s […]

Curry Perkins of Ragley wins Louisiana State Fiddle Championship

NATCHITOCHES – Curry Perkins of Ragley was named Grand Champion of the 2023 Louisiana State Fiddle Championship held at Northwestern State University as part of the 43rd Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. Second place winner was Clancey Stewart of Florien, with Joe Suchanek of Merryville placing third and Ron Pace of Alexandria placing fourth. […]

Painting class to be held August 14

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on Monday, August 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45. 

In the class, participants will learn the art of painting using […]

Hall of Master Folk Artists adds new members

NATCHITOCHES – A traditional crafts person and five musicians were inducted into the Louisiana Folklife Center’s Hall of Master Folk Artists during an induction ceremony held at Northwestern State University on Saturday, July 22 as part of the 43rd Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. Inductees included cultural authority and traditional crafter Rhonda Gauthier, who also […]

Campus events and activities for July 23-29

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 23-29 at Northwestern State University. 

July 23- August 13 – Registration underway for Fall 2023 semester at NSU Connect 

July 23 – Sept. 8 – Hotter ‘N Hell Collegiate Art Exhibition, Hanchey Gallery 

July 25-27 – Registration Days 

July […]

Ed Huey to hold harmonica workshop at Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival

By Zoe Hebert 

NATCHITOCHES – Long-time teacher and performer of American roots musician Ed Huey will be giving a harmonica workshop at this year’s Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival on July 22.  

In addition to sharing basic harmonica techniques with festival attendees, Huey will also teach core skills like breath control and […]

Campus events and activities for July 16-22

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

July 16- August 13 – Registration underway for Fall 2023 semester at NSU Connect 

July 16 – Sept. 8 – Hotter ‘N Hell Collegiate Art Exhibition, Hanchey Gallery 

July 18-22 – Summer Dinner Theatre “100 […]

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