Ripple on the Red makes debut splash over weekend

The Rapides Parish Library held their inaugural Ripple on the Red two-day literary festival over the weekend at the Westside Regional Library. Various writing and poetry workshops for both adults and teens were held. An Author/Artists Alley featuring Rapides Parish Library’s Authors and Artists of the Month from the last two years showcased and sold their work. There was a free book table. Anita Sanders of Dat New Orleans Taste hosted a cooking demonstration. Children’s activities included a family craft station, Butterbean Tales storytelling with Rosa Ashby Metoyer and a young writer’s workshop for ages 7-11 with one of RPL’s Author of the Month, M.L. Tarpley. Food vendors icluded Bayou Dawgs, Penne Express and ice cream from Mz. Breezee’s.

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The Rapides Parish Library held their inaugural Ripple on the Red two-day literary festival over the weekend at the Westside Regional Library. Various writing and poetry workshops for both adults and teens were held. An Author/Artists Alley featuring Rapides Parish Library's Authors and Artists of the Month from the last two years showcased and sold their work. There was a free book table. Anita Sanders of Dat New Orleans Taste hosted a cooking demonstration. Children’s activities included a family craft station, Butterbean Tales storytelling with Rosa Ashby Metoyer and a young writer’s workshop for ages 7-11 with one of RPL’s Author of the Month, M.L. Tarpley. Food vendors icluded Bayou Dawgs, Penne Express and ice cream from Mz. Breezee’s.

The Rapides Parish Library held their inaugural Ripple on the Red two-day literary festival over the weekend at the Westside Regional Library. Various writing and poetry workshops for both adults and teens were held. An Author/Artists Alley featuring Rapides Parish Library’s Authors and Artists of the Month from the last two years showcased and sold their work. There was a free book table. Anita Sanders of Dat New Orleans Taste hosted a cooking demonstration. Children’s activities included a family craft station, Butterbean Tales storytelling with Rosa Ashby Metoyer and a young writer’s workshop for ages 7-11 with one of RPL’s Author of the Month, M.L. Tarpley. Food vendors icluded Bayou Dawgs, Penne Express and ice cream from Mz. Breezee’s.

Melinda Martinez/The Town Talk