Fiber arts exhibit opens April 25
Wednesday, April 25 is the opening day for the public to see the new "Threads of Glory" exhibit of fiber arts items made by regional artisans. The exhibit will run from April 25 to June 2. Visitors will be awed by a wide variety of creations, including quilts, macrame, crochet, knitting, weaving, embroidery, crewel, tatting, rugs, and other artistic work in fiber and fabric. We are grateful to Union General Hospital and Kilpatrick's Funeral Homes for generously supporting this art exhibit. Curator for the exhibit is Karen Bradford, herself a renowned quilter, and former president of the North Louisiana Quilters Guild. Several associated workshops are being planned...stay tuned. MUSEUM EXHIBIT HOURS: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed 12-1 for lunch); Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.   What's next?
Union Museum of History and Art has more exciting exhibits and events planned for 2018: April 25 to June 2 – “Threads of Glory,” quilts and other fiber arts created by artisans in the region. May 3 - "Music by Moonlight" fundraiser dinner theater at Edgewood Plantation, featuring Nat King Cole-style musical performance by Caesar. (See story, at right) Mid-July to mid-September – “Call to Arms: Louisiana Preps for WWII,” photographs and artifacts about the Louisiana Maneuvers, Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant, Selman Field, Barksdale Field, and other projects that ultimately helped America and its allies win the peace. October-December – “Education in Union Parish,” featuring schools in the parish from earliest days to the present. Photographs and artifacts on loan from individuals. Have ideas to share? Call us at 318-348-2005. |
 Caesar
"A Stardust Emerald Evening" dinner theater slated May 3
Tickets are sold out for "A Stardust Emerald Evening" gala dinner theater presented by Union Museum of History Art on Thursday, May 3, at 6 p.m. at Edgewood Plantation, Farmerville. Star performer for the event will be Caesar, singing the mellow music of the late Nat "King" Cole. This event is presented with the generous support of Bruce E. Hampton and through a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts. Caesar is considered one of the finest baritone vocalists on the current music scene, and recently performed with the Monroe Symphony. He is touring several venues in North Louisiana in April and May. Proceeds of the dinner theater will help the Union Museum of History and Art continue its work in the community. Born Irvin R. Caesar in Chicago in 1965, he played guitar in his high school jazz band, and played football, basketball, and baseball--the football team won three Chicago city championships and he was captain of the team his senior year. After graduation, he went on to play Outside Linebacker for Southern University in Baton Rouge, La., where he also earned a degree in Business Management. Caesar fondly retains his Louisiana roots, often visiting his grandparents who live in Tallulah. To get a sneak peek at Caesar's remarkable voice, click on his website: https://www.caesarjazz.com/video Be prepared to thrill to the mellow sounds of "Mona Lisa," "My Funny Valentine," "Stardust," "I Wish You Love," and "I Remember You." The May 3 dinner theater event will be catered by Mamoo's. This event is supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council, and as administered by the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council. Funding has also been provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, Art Works. 
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"First Friends" of the Museum
Sincere thanks go to these individuals and organizations that launched the museum in 2014
by underwriting the gallery construction expenses.
The Lions Club of Farmerville - Lighting System Sponsor
Union General Hospital - Community Showcase Sponsor
Bruce and Cindy Hampton - Large Display Panel Sponsor (2)
Plum Creek -- Lead Flooring Sponsor
Architecture +, Monroe, LA
The Carr Family - Fred, Tommy, Jeffery, Tinnie, and Deanna -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Community Trust Bank (now Origin Bank) -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
The Futch Family - Alan, Lance,Todd, and Jimmye Carol -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
The Gazette -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Steve and Jean Jones -- Flooring Sponsor
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Nancy Love -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Read Lumber and Supply -- Flooring Sponsor
Jerry and Joan Taylor -- Flooring Sponsor
Brittany and Steve Unkel -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Ricky and Debbie Albritton -- Display Panel Sponsor
The Banner -- Display Panel Sponsor
John Belton -- Display Panel Sponsor
Dr. Clyde Brashier -- Display Panel Sponsor
Town of Farmerville -- Display Panel Sponsor
Lum and Dottie Farr -- Display Panel Sponsor
The Museum is forever indebted to the Union Parish Chamber of Commerce, which began the museum idea as a special study project in 2011. The Chamber's Board of Directors enabled the concept to become a reality, and today the Union Museum of History and Art is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose exhibit gallery is located in the Chamber building.
Sincere thanks go to these individuals and organizations that launched the museum in 2014
by underwriting the gallery construction expenses.
The Lions Club of Farmerville - Lighting System Sponsor
Union General Hospital - Community Showcase Sponsor
Bruce and Cindy Hampton - Large Display Panel Sponsor (2)
Plum Creek -- Lead Flooring Sponsor
Architecture +, Monroe, LA
The Carr Family - Fred, Tommy, Jeffery, Tinnie, and Deanna -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Community Trust Bank (now Origin Bank) -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
The Futch Family - Alan, Lance,Todd, and Jimmye Carol -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
The Gazette -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Steve and Jean Jones -- Flooring Sponsor
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Nancy Love -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Read Lumber and Supply -- Flooring Sponsor
Jerry and Joan Taylor -- Flooring Sponsor
Brittany and Steve Unkel -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Ricky and Debbie Albritton -- Display Panel Sponsor
The Banner -- Display Panel Sponsor
John Belton -- Display Panel Sponsor
Dr. Clyde Brashier -- Display Panel Sponsor
Town of Farmerville -- Display Panel Sponsor
Lum and Dottie Farr -- Display Panel Sponsor
The Museum is forever indebted to the Union Parish Chamber of Commerce, which began the museum idea as a special study project in 2011. The Chamber's Board of Directors enabled the concept to become a reality, and today the Union Museum of History and Art is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose exhibit gallery is located in the Chamber building.
