Community Calendar for July 2008

Arts

July 11 –Aug 9: Contemporary Artist Guild, Alexandria Museum of Art, Tue.-Fri. 10a.m.-5p.m., Sat. 10a.m.-4p.m. Sponsored by AMoA. Opening Reception: July 11, 6:30-8:30p.m. Call Anne Reid: 443-3458.

July 11-Aug 30: Morris Taft Thomas, Alexandria Museum of Art, Tue.-Fri. 10a.m. - 5p.m., Sat. 10a.m.-4p.m. Sponsored by AMoA. Opening Reception: July 11, 6:30-
8:30p.m. Call Anne Reid: 443-3458.

July 17: Photoshop Workshop with Jim Hurst, 321 Desoto St., 4-6p.m. Sponsored by Alexandria Tipitina’s Music Office Co-Op. Basic Photoshop for teens and adults who have computer experience but not with this graphics program. Admission free. Call Jennifer Cooper: 442-6463.

July 19: Word Virus # 9…An Open Mic Spreading Creativity, 321 Desoto St., 4:30-6:30p.m. Sponsored by Alexandria Tipitina’s Music Office Co-Op. Open mic, bring original poetry or short fiction to participate. Vocalists/rappers with original lyrics also welcome. Uncensored so adults and mature teens only. Admission free. Call
Jennifer Cooper: 442-6463.

July 23 and September 4: Make Your Own CD Cover, 321 Desoto St., Time: TBA. Sponsored by Alexandria Tipitina’s Music Office Co-Op. Learn how to make a CD cover using Adobe Illustrator. Teens and adults; limited space. Admission free. Call Jennifer Cooper: 442-6463.

Music

July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5: R&B Jam Session with Dynamic Jake, 321 Desoto St., 4:30-6:30p.m. Sponsored by Alexandria Tipitina’s Music Office Co-Op. Teens and adults bring your voice or an instrument to plug in and be part of the fun. Audience members welcome. Admission free. Call Jennifer Cooper: 442-6463.

July 12: India: A Sampling of Music and Cultural Insight, 321 Desoto St., 5-6p.m. Sponsored by Alexandria Tipitina’s Music Office Co-Op. Presenter Amy Pillarisetti will lead a discussion and present a slideshow. Teens and adults. Admission free. Call Jennifer Cooper: 442-6463.

July 19, August 9 and September 13: Drum Circle led by Terry Smith, 321 Desoto St., 2-4p.m. Sponsored by Alexandria Tipitina’s Music Office Co-Op. Bring something to beat on because our drum circle is back. All ages welcome and if it’s not too hot, we’ll take it outside. Admission free. Call Jennifer Cooper: 442-6463.

July 26: How I Made My CD: Rapper Tap Explains, 321 Desoto St., 4-4:30p.m. Sponsored by Alexandria Tipitina’s Music Office Co-Op. Discussion will include tips and tricks from rapper, Tap, formerly of New Orleans. Admission free. Call
Jennifer Cooper: 442-6463.

July 26: Interactive ProTools Sessions with Adrian Chandler, 321 Desoto St., 4:30-6:30p.m. Sponsored by Alexandria Tipitina’s Music Office Co-Op. Learn the basics of recording yourself using this powerful software program. Teens and adults; space limited. Admission free. Call Jennifer Cooper: 442-6463.

Theatre

July 8-9: Auditions for 1776, Alexandria Museum of Art, 6:30p.m. Sponsored by LSUA Empty Space Players. Open auditions for the musical 1776 by Peter Stone and Sherman Edwards. Roles for 2 women and 25 men. Accompanist provided; bring prepared song and sheet music. Admission free. Call Richard Gwartney: 443-3458.

July 30–August 2 & August 6-9: “Sylvia”, AA Fredericks Auditorium, 6p.m. Summer Dinner Theatre Presents a modern romantic comedy about marriage and a dog. A street-smart mixture of Lab & Poodle, Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband & wife. Recommended for those ages 13 and up. Cost: $25 each (meal & show; choice between 2 entrees). Reservations Required. Call: 318-357-4483.

July 31–Aug 2 & Aug 7-9: “Dog Tales”, AA Fredericks Auditorium, 1p.m. Summer Children’s Theatre Presents an original play for children by Scott Burrell, Coordinator of Theatre/Dance at NSU. Appropriate for all ages. Cost: $4. Reservation Required for groups 10+ for discount.

Events

Ongoing-August 1: Swimming Lessons, 5912 James St. Time: varies. Sponsored by YWCA of Alexandria-Pineville. Cost: Level 1: $65, Level 2-5: $75. Call
Marie Liggin: 442-3397

Ongoing – August 8: YWCA Summer Day Camp, 5912 James St., 7a.m. - 6p.m., Mon.-Fri. Sponsored by YWCA of Alexandria-Pineville. Cost: $45 registration, $10 membership, $70 weekly. Call Marie Liggin: 442-3397.

July 1-31: Teen Camp, Teen Activity Center, 9a.m.-3p.m. Sponsored by City of Alexandria Division of Community Services. AREP features a teen camp for ages 13-17. Camp will include educational and recreational activities. Cost: $25 registration. Call: 449-5228.

July 4: Rock the Red on the 4th of July, Downtown Amphitheatre, 4p.m. – until. Sponsored by KALB, Hixson Autoplex and the City of Alexandria. Musical entertainment and fireworks, fun for the whole family. Admission free. Call: 449-5051.

July 11, 18 and 25: Camp Kent House, 3601 Bayou Rapides Road, 9a.m.-3p.m. Sponsored by Kent Plantation House. History camp theme is Native American and African American music, dance and musical instruments. Cost: $12 per session. Call Lacey Fletcher: 487-5998.

July 11: 12th Anniversary Gala: Celebrating the founding of the Rapides Primary Health Care Center, Convention Hall, 6p.m. Sponsored by Rapides Primary Health Care Center, Inc. Open to the public in general and clients and supporters in particular. Awards will be issued to select group of corporate, volunteer, and staff supporters who made extraordinary contributions during the year. Cost: $1250 Champion Table of 8, $550 Ally Table of 8, $250 Patron Table of 8, $25 general admission. Call
Victor C. Kirk: 487-9999.

July 12, August 9 and September 13: Sawmill Trade Days, La Croix Park, Pollock,
8a.m. until dark. Sponsored by the Mayor of Pollock. Antiques, collectibles, Farmer’s Market, concessions, arts and crafts, garage sale items and much more. Admission free. Call Mayor Jerome Scott: 765-3796.

July 14: MOMS Club Meeting, First United Methodist Church - Alexandria, 10am. This is an international, non-profit organization that provides support to stay at home moms in the Alexandria/Pineville area. Children are welcome. Contact: momsclubofalexandriaarea@hotmai

July 18-19: Author! Author!, Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport. Shreveport’s celebration of the written word! Authors! Literary panels! Readings! Book signings! Children’s activities! Curious George! Onsite bookstore and more! Visit: www.authorauthorshreveport.coml.com.

July 19: Cenla Idol, Alexandria Mall, time TBA. Sponsored by WNTZ-TV Fox 48 and Hixson Ford. Registration forms can be picked up at participating sponsors’ locations. Watch Fox 48 for more information. Admission free. Call Sharon Rachal: 443-4700.

July 19, August 16 and September 20: Alexandria Mall Kids Club, Alexandria Mall,
1-3p.m. Sponsored by Alexandria Mall. Event hosts: Kent House: July 19, Cabrini Hospital: August 16, TREE House: September 20. Children ages 2-12. Admission free. Call Missy McKnight: 448-0227 x 0.

August 5: Life Line Screening, St. Rita Church Hall-Holy Family Center, 9a.m.-6p.m. Sponsored by St. Rita Church. Each individual test costs only $25 -$45 and package discounts are available. You must preregister for an appointment to take advantage of these screenings. Call Kristi Broussard: 337-942-6472 or call Karen Moreau:
445-7141 x 17.

August 8: Back to School Bash, 5-8p.m. Sponsored by the City of Alexandria Division of Community Services. Students age 5-18 and their parents can enjoy a day of fun, food and entertainment. Admission free. Call: 449-5228.

August 9: Memphis Barbecue Network Judge Training Seminar, Riverfront Center, 8a.m.-3p.m. This seminar, taught by representatives of the Memphis Barbecue Network, will train you on becoming a barbecue judge. Also learn tips and tricks for barbecue teams. You must pre-register. Cost: $30. Call: 449-5051.

August 9: VCS 3rd Annual School Supply Drive and Safety Event, Bolton Avenue Community Center, 10a.m.-3p.m. Sponsored by Vision Community Services. Bicycle safety, school bus safety and respecting school crossing guards workshop for K-5th grades. Drug awareness 6-12th grades, boys and girls. Self defense for teenaged girls. Admission free. Call Sessil D. Trepagnier Sr: 337-501-2388.

Sports

July 3-6: Dixie Baseball State Pitching Machine, Johnny Downs Sports Complex,
9a.m.-5p.m. Sponsored by Dixie Baseball, Inc. Cost: TBA. Call Greg Derbonne:
715-5260.

July 4-6: USFA State Softball Tournament, Johnny Downs Sports Complex, Ward 10 Sports Complex, Alexandria Youth Sports Complex, 9a.m.-5p.m. Sponsored by US Fast Pitch Softball Assn. Cost: TBA. Call Bobby Hair: 617-6089.

July 6-12: USSSA World Series 11 yr old AAA Baseball Tournament, Ward 9 Sportsplex, 9a.m.-5p.m. Sponsored by United States Specialty Sports Assn. Cost: TBA. Call Frank Griffen: 729-6164.

July 18-24: Dixie Darlings & Belles State Softball Tournaments, Ward 10 Sports Complex, 9a.m.-5p.m. Sponsored by Dixie Softball, Inc. Cost: TBA. Call
Renee Melder: 613-8352.

July 25-26: Dixie Best 2 of 3 Baseball Tournament, Johnny Downs Sports Complex,
9a.m.-5p.m. Sponsored by Dixie Baseball, Inc. Cost: TBA. Call Greg Derbonne:
715-5260.

August 1-7: 2008 Dixie Softball World Series (all 5 divisions), Johnny Downs Sports Complex and Ward 9 Sportsplex, 9a.m.-5p.m. Sponsored by Dixie Softball, Inc. Cost: TBA. Call D.D. Edwards: 715-2256.