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20th Annual Fireworks over Buhlow
20th Annual Fireworks over Buhlow
Join us for a spectacular evening as we celebrate two decades of lighting up the sky over Buhlow Lake! This year, we’re going bigger and brighter than ever before, and you won’t want to miss it! Get ready to dance the night away with the incredible, high-energy sounds of Bag of Donuts starting at 6:00pm! […]
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13th Annual Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival
13th Annual Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival
The Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival combines everything you know and love about the Fourth of July, from the longest-running July 4th parade in the state, live music from Louisiana musicians, festival queens, food booths, a car show, a dazzling fireworks display and more!
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Alexandria Mall Summer Mode
Alexandria Mall Summer Mode
Summer Mode is all about creating a fun and festive atmosphere for families to come together and enjoy the season. Gather your little ones for an adventure-filled afternoon featuring “Paw Patrol: Summer Rescues”, interactive games, and creative crafts that will keep the excitement going.
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Outreach Storytime with Forts Randolph and Buhlow
Outreach Storytime with Forts Randolph and Buhlow
Join us for this interactive and fun storytime as Forts Randolph and Buhlow Outreach invites children to come to the Libuse Branch to listen to a civil war themed story. There will also be demonstrations of Civil War materials and uniforms.
Book Signing with Berchman Richard
Book Signing with Berchman Richard
Local author, Berchman Richard, will be signing and selling his new book, “Death on the Atchafalaya” at the Westside Regional Library. This story weaves together three plotlines: 1. The quest for an ancient treasure chest filled with stolen gold, hidden in the Louisiana swamps, and the men who search and die for it. 2. Two […]
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September Competition Opening Reception
September Competition Opening Reception
Enjoy the opening reception for AMoA’s annual juried exhibition, selected by a guest juror from national and international submissions. The exhibition highlights contemporary art practices in all media. Additionally, the September Competition connects the museum with artists that are excelling in their field and media.
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AMoA Knitting & Crochet Circle
AMoA Knitting & Crochet Circle
Anyone can come and knit in the galleries. Open to all ages. Just getting started? AMoA has limited materials to get you started.
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Gallery Groove Art Camp
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 […]
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Cenla Women’s Connection Luncheon
Cenla Women’s Connection Luncheon
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.
STEM @ the Library Zoo Visit
STEM @ the Library Zoo Visit
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. […]
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Author of the Month: Artist & Author Morris Taft Thomas
Author of the Month: Artist & Author Morris Taft Thomas
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.
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45th Annual Natchitoches NSU Folk Festival
45th Annual Natchitoches NSU Folk Festival
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 […]
The Commodores
The Commodores
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.
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Central Louisiana Orchid Society Meeting
Central Louisiana Orchid Society Meeting
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.
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Lady Chops Summer Reading Entertainment
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 […]
Cenla Diabetes Support Group
Cenla Diabetes Support Group
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.
Junk Journaling
Junk Journaling
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 […]
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Back to School Supply Giveaway
Back to School Supply Giveaway
Annual School Supply Giveaway sponsored by Healthy Blue! Limited to the first 500 children. Supplies are appropriate for elementary and junior high grades. Child must be present. This will be a drive-thru event.
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Cenla Author’s Club Meeting
Cenla Author’s Club Meeting
The Cenla Authors’ Club is open to authors and writers of all levels and genres, and anyone interested in learning more about the book-writing process, even if you haven’t written your first word (yet!). This month’s speaker will be John H. Lawrence, former program director at the Historic New Orleans Collection. John will speak on […]
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MicroMania Wrestling
MicroMania Wrestling
MicroMania Wrestling is a high powered, explosive, athletic Pro Wrestling show with just the right touch of comedy thrown in to make for a unforgettable big event–just not necessarily big people! The night will feature two MicroMania singles matches and a Main Event Battle Royale featuring all the stars of MicroMania! Finishing off the show […]
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1920s Summer’s End Soirée
1920s Summer’s End Soirée
Step back in time and celebrate the end of summer in style at our 1920s-themed Summer Soirée! Join us for an evening of vintage glamour, jazzy vibes, and literary charm as we toast to a season well-read. Dress to impress in your finest flapper or dapper attire, sip on mocktails, enjoy light refreshments, and revel […]
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Back-to-School Supply Giveaway & Storytelling Celebration
Back-to-School Supply Giveaway & Storytelling Celebration
Let’s kick off the school year together with stories, smiles, and support! The Back-to-School Supply Giveaway is a special event filled with fun, inspiration, and free school essentials for students along with a story time done by Poncinella the Storyteller! Whether you’re preparing for kindergarten or heading into high school, we’re here to help students […]
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The Summer’s End Soirée
The Summer’s End Soirée
The summer’s over, but we’re going out with a bang! Join us for the ultimate End-of-Summer Reading Party to celebrate all the amazing books you’ve devoured this season. We’ll have sundaes, games, and a ton of fun as we wrap up summer with friends and good vibes. Whether you’ve read one book or ten, this […]
