Gallery Groove Art Camp

Alexandria Museum of Art 933 2nd St, Alexandria, LA, United States

Campers will participate in fanciful, imagination-stretching art activities inspired by the art in AMoA’s galleries.  Campers will spend the week working in the gallery to create a variety of works with the guidance of AMoA Educator Cindy Cooper Blair. Ages 6-9 will meet daily from 9:00am-12:00pm; ages 10-12 will meet daily from 1:30pm-4:30pm. Pre-registration is […]

$100 – $150

Cenla Women’s Connection Luncheon

Alexandria convention Center Alexandria

July’s program features are Laine Berry Miller and Denise LaBorde Durbin who will present “How Our Decisions Today Affect All Our Tomorrows,” and includes salad, entrée, dessert and coffee/tea. Please RSVP by Thursday, July 11th.

$25

STEM @ the Library Zoo Visit

Martin Branch Library 801 W Shamrock Ave, Pineville, LA, United States

Join us for a unique and educational experience as the Alexandria Zoo brings the wild to the library! Meet some amazing animal ambassadors and learn fascinating facts about their habitats, behaviors, and conservation efforts. This engaging program offers a rare opportunity to see and learn about exotic animals up close, right here in the library. […]

Free

Author of the Month: Artist & Author Morris Taft Thomas

King Branch Library 1115 Broadway Avenue, Alexandria, LA, United States

Artist and author Morris Taft Thomas offers two opportunities to attend a presentation and signing for his latest book, Art and Vision: A Family Tradition. Mr. Thomas has won numerous awards and recognitions for his many talents. His work is in many public and private collections. There will be a door prize giveaway from author.

Free

45th Annual Natchitoches NSU Folk Festival

Northwestern State University Natchitoches, LA, United States

The 45th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival will be held inside air-conditioned Prather Coliseum on Northwestern State University’s campus. This year’s festival theme is “Crafting Louisiana” will feature more than 80 crafts vendors, red beans and rice cookoff, Louisiana State Fiddle Championship, line dancing, storytelling, and three stages for live music! Kids Fest will be open […]

Free – $10

The Commodores

Paragon Casino Resort 711 Paragon Place, Marksville, LA, United States

Just like their hit song “Brick House,” the Commodores have created a foundation that just won’t budge. Don’t miss your chance to see one of the greatest Motown and R&B / funk groups of all time live on the Mari Center stage.

$50

Central Louisiana Orchid Society Meeting

St. James Episcopal Church 1620 Murray St, Alexandria, LA, United States

Learn everything you need to know about orchids and how to grow them. Get hands on help with your plants! There is a monthly plant raffle, blooming orchid entry for Show and Tell plus refreshments. In addition, there are opportunities to attend American Orchid Society shows/sales throughout the year.

Lady Chops Summer Reading Entertainment

Rapides Parish Libraries

Elizabeth Vidos, also known as Lady Chops, brings her one-woman drumming show to Louisiana Libraries this summer! She is a talented percussionist whose program titled “Drum Roll Please” is energetic, interactive, and fun as she incorporates over 15 different instruments including buckets, body percussion, and the Cajun rubboard. You don’t want to miss this interactive […]

Free

Cenla Diabetes Support Group

New Horizons Living Center 3717 Government St Ste 1, Alexandria, LA, United States

New Horizons Independent Living Center and the Alexandria Lions Club have partnered to create a support group where you can share your experiences living with diabetes. The meeting will offer a sample tasting of a diabetic-friendly dish. All Cenla residents living with Type I, Type II, or Gestational Diabetes are invited to attend.

Free

Junk Journaling

Robertson Branch Library 809 Tioga High Rd, Ball, LA, United States

Join us for a hands-on workshop where creativity meets storytelling! Junk journaling is a fun and expressive way to turn everyday materials—like old book pages, ticket stubs, postcards, and scrap paper—into beautiful, personalized journals. Open to ages 13 and up; all experience levels welcome. All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your […]

Free