Quilt for Oprah Winfrey made in Minden documented

The Quilting Queens were formed in 2006 following the closure of the NWLA Hurricane Relief Center housed in the old Walmart building on Homer Road in Minden.

Taking the unwanted clothes from the Center, the Quilting Queens created quilts with special messages. While many of the quilts were sold with proceeds going to the Hurricane Katrina and Rita relief efforts they were also documented by Dr. Susan Roach and can be seen on line.
The quilt created especially for Oprah and presented as a thank you gift for her contributions to the Hurricane Katrina efforts is also documented on line. To learn more about quilting or the Quilting Queens, check out this new blog HERE. Photographs of the Quilting Queens' quilts along the touching stories that inspired their creations can be seen here. We would like to publically thank Dr. Susan Roach for her dedication to preserving and documenting folklife in Louisiana.

The Quilting Queens and children attending the 2006 Spring Arts Festival helped to stitch the quilt by hand for one of the many celebrities that came to the rescue following hurricane Katrina. More than 400 volunteers carefully and lovingly stitched the quilt for Oprah Winfrey.

Halloween Casting Call!!!!

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH 6:00pm- 7:00pm at The Children’s Center 806 Broadway Street in Minden We’re looking for volunteers for our upcoming Halloween Festival at the Farm Friday and Saturday, Oct. 29 & 30. Characters include: Zombies, hobos, freaks and cast for the haunted house. You must be 13 years of age or older.
For details, contact LESLIE COYLE 318-422-9663 or freedom.of.76@hotmail.com

Sallie Baker Is On Her Way!

Moon Over Minden Is Coming!

Check back here for more details in the future, but definitely mark your calendar for this great event for the whole family to enjoy! Don't miss it on October 29th & 30th at The Farm at 417 E. Union, right next to Save-A-Lot.

Pearl Fest 2010 Pics!

For those of you who unfortunately missed the 2010 Pearl Fest event, we now have pictures taken throughout the day of the event compliments of Dana Burrows Denny. Cultural Crossroads Pearl Fest Pics 2010.

Come By The Farmer's Market Every Saturday!

Come by every Saturday from 8am-12noon at 417 E. Union St. in Minden (corner of E. Union and Talton St. next to Save-A-Lot grocery store).

Back Porch Summer Series Recap!

The Backporch Summer Music Series included a debut from Shreveport's new sensation, Matthew Davidson. The twelve year old musician played to an enthusiastic crowd Saturday night. The mixed demographics of young and young at heart appreciated Matthew's exceptional talent on the guitar. Matthew's love of popular Beatles' tunes were shared with the audience as many people sang along. John Lennon would have loved it! And John Lennon would have loved Matthew Davidson.

"We enjoyed our evening at The Farm last Saturday. Thanks so much for everything. I've posted a picture of Matthew playing at The Farm on his website and Facebook already, and added it to his bio information. Hope this will help call attention to what a neat place you have! Minden was good to Matthew last week!" - Ella Davidson

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The next backporch musician is expected to perform Saturday, July 31st. Cultured Pearl recipient Ben Jenkins will grace the backporch at the Farm with some of his original music. The newly signed artist will release his new CD. It promises to be a great night. Admission is $5 and we welcome everyone at the Farm.