NSU Honor Society Hosts Fundraising Event Wednesday
Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau
Members of Northwestern State University’s Graduate Psi Chi Honor Society will host Canvas & Company from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.
The event will support Empower Nepali Girls and flood recovery efforts. Organizers are bringing community members together for an evening of food and fellowship while drawing attention to the charitable initiatives.
NSU Offers Painting Classes Thursday and Oct. 29
Northwestern State University
Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Engagement will offer Pick Up Your Brush painting classes Thursday, Oct. 15, and Oct. 29 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall.
The Oct. 15 project is titled “Blushing Scarecrow,” while the Oct. 29 class will feature “Corny Cornucopia.”
Each session costs $45 and includes supplies. No previous painting experience is required, and participants will take home their completed artwork.
Children ages 7-12 may participate when accompanied by a parent throughout the class. Parents are not required to enroll unless they also paint.
Registration is available through NSU’s continuing education program. Additional information is available at 318-357-6355.
Natchitoches Parish Fair Continues Through Saturday
Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Natchitoches Parish Fair continues through Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Natchitoches Parish Fairgrounds, 454 Fairgrounds Road.
The annual event, which began Sunday, Oct. 11, features carnival rides, entertainment, food vendors, exhibits and activities for families.
Residents and visitors can find additional information about fair activities through the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau.
NSU Chamber Choir Presents Fall Concert
Northwestern State University
Northwestern State University’s Chamber Choir was scheduled to present its fall concert, “We Tell Each Other Stories,” Tuesday, Oct. 13, in Magale Recital Hall. The program featured musical selections from various cultures, exploring the role of music in storytelling. The choir was conducted by Director of Choral Activities Dr. Shane Thomas, with Dan Ley serving as collaborative pianist. The Chamber Choir is NSU’s premier choral ensemble and is scheduled to perform at Carnegie Hall in April 2027.
Pianist Kenneth Saxon to Perform at NSU Wednesday
Northwestern State University
Pianist Kenneth Saxon will present a free guest recital Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Northwestern State University’s Magale Recital Hall. The performance will feature works by Beethoven, Alexina Louie, Claude Debussy, Edvard Grieg and Maurice Ravel. Saxon, a professor of music at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, has performed internationally and is recognized for his wide-ranging repertoire. The recital will also be livestreamed at nsu.la/capa-live.
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