Gonzales Spring Outdoor Farmers Market open for business

The Gonzales Outdoor Farmers Market is open every Saturday until beginning of August from 7 a.m. to noon at La. 621 and KC Road.

The market is also looking for farmers to sell produce at the weekly market.

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The market is partnering with Tanger Mall to host the event in June and October.

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/Hwy621OutdoorMarket/

Rural Roots of Jazz

The River Road African American Museum is missing all of its visitors and friends. So, the museum has decided to bring the museum to the public. The museum's newest exhibit is the Rural Roots of Jazz, which explores the talented musicians that came from the River Parishes and the Donaldsonville area.

Over the next few weeks, will share interviews from its founder Kathe Hambrick with various musicians, that have roots back to the River Parishes.

"The Rural Roots of Jazz exhibit at the RRAAM is sure to captivate you when you get a chance to visit again in person, but until then please enjoy the Rural Roots of Jazz virtually," according to a news release.

First up, meet Don Vappie by visitinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw_9CWHtZ54&t=18s.

Due to the coronavirus, the museum is offering tours on an appointment only basis.

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