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Throwing & Altering Vessels
Instructor Conner Burns will lead an intermediate to advanced level class. Registration includes a 25 pound bag of clay. Additional supply list provided upon registration.
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Krazy Larry’s South Beau Auto Show and Swap Meet
The Swap Meet will be open Friday and Saturday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. The Auto Show will be Saturday from 8:00am to 2:00pm, with judging ending at 1:00pm. Top 20 will be awarded. All proceeds benefit Boundless Pennies Ministry. Cost: Donation based.
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Creativity Launch Pad—Acrylics
Creativity Launch Pad—Acrylics
Launch your creativity in this on-going adult (21+) art education series for any and all skill levels seeking a relaxed creative environment in which to learn, receive instruction, experiment with mediums with other adults. Launch Pad classes offer a rotation of mediums to provide a well-rounded art experience, designed for the beginner, intermediate and advanced […]
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Holy Savior Menard Shamrockin’ Fest
Holy Savior Menard Shamrockin’ Fest
Join us for a Pub Crawl, Silent Auction, Food, Live Music and Dancing. Wear your favorite festive St. Patrick’s Day attire.
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9th Annual God in the Workplace Series
9th Annual God in the Workplace Series
God in the Workplace is an annual series that brings speakers to campus to challenge students and the public to honor God through their businesses and occupations. Dr. Michael Zigarelli, a nationally renowned expert in the fields of management, practical theology, law and ethics, will be the featured speaker.
The Elephant 6 Recording Co. Screening
The Elephant 6 Recording Co. Screening
“The Elephant 6 Recording Co.” shares the unique inside story of the collective creative evolution behind the sounds of 1990s psychedelic rock bands the Olivia Tremor Control, Neutral Milk Hotel, and the Apples in Stereo–the founding groups behind the Elephant 6 collective, as well as a host of other artists with inspirational resonance for today’s […]
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Creatives Round Table
Creatives Round Table
Are you an artist or creative in Central Louisiana? Are you looking for a place to come and talk to other creatives? Join us for the Creative Round Table! Being an artist can be isolating, but we can lift each other up! Do you want to learn about grants and artist calls? Talk about process? […]
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Cenla Women’s Connection Dinner
Cenla Women’s Connection Dinner
By popular demand, CWC is planning an Nighttime event. Jana Vick presents “Anchor in a Storm”. Invite spouses and/or friends for a delicious meal, inspirational message, wonderful music, and lots of fun! Sponsored by Avalon Hotel Group & 4 Points Hotel. Please RSVP.
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Louisiana Nursery Festival
The Louisiana Nursery Festival features a full Carnival experience, craft booths, food, entertainment, and many plants on display for purchase!
School of Rocky the Musical
Overly enthusiastic guitarist Dewey Finn gets thrown out of his rock band and finds himself in desperate need of work. Posing as a substitute music teacher at an elite private elementary school, he exposes his students to the hard rock gods he idolizes and emulates—much to the consternation of the uptight principal. As he gets […]
Golf for Girls Golf Tournament
Golf for Girls Golf Tournament
The purpose of this golf tournament is to raise money for our Girls on the Run Central Louisiana Council. All proceeds will go directly toward the funding of this program. Your generosity and participation will help sustain the council and create opportunities for scholarships to be available to participants who need financial help.
Bolton High School Alumni Inaugural Hall of Fame Induction
Bolton High School Alumni Inaugural Hall of Fame Induction
James A Bolen, Jr., Edwin J. Caplan, Catherine D. Kimball, Nancy Monroe, Warren R. Morris, Thomas O. Ryder, John W. “Jock” Scott, II (posthumously), and Charles S. Weems, III will be inducted as the inaugural Hall of Fame class. The evening will feature cocktails, dinner and special program.
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Enduring Concepts and Prints by Picasso
Enduring Concepts explores recurring themes prevalent within its scope of Modern and Contemporary Louisiana, Southern, & American Art. The Timothy Collins Collection presents an important and insightful gathering of etchings, lithographs and linocuts by one of the great masters of the 20th century. This exhibition provides a unique window into a significant era in art […]
20th Annual Spring Bayou Bass Fishing Tournament
20th Annual Spring Bayou Bass Fishing Tournament
The Louisiana National Guard 1020th Engineer Company, Spring Bayou Restoration Team, and the Marksville VFW Post 3139 will host the 20th Annual Bass Fishing Tournament. The Military Appreciation and Community Event will begin at safe daylight until the scheduled 2:00pm weigh in time and the Boggy Bayou Landing. Five cash place awards will be given […]
Bear Bash Dash
Bear Bash Dash
A 5K and fun run at Bolton High School. Proceeds go toward the Bolton Alumni Association, which supports students and faculty at Bolton High School and provides opportunities for Bolton alumni to stay connected. The fun run will start after the 5K and run around the track at Bolton. Register online: https://shorturl.at/yJKWY.
2nd Annual Hoppin’ Spring Market
2nd Annual Hoppin’ Spring Market
Gather up the family and join in for a fun filled day of shopping, Easter Egg Hunt, and more.
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Medicare Education Classes
Medicare Education Classes
Join Cori Richerson, Medicare Benefits Specialist, for a 1-hour Medicare overview class at the library. Get your questions about Medicare answered and an honest, straightforward overview of the facts that are important to you. Please RSVP to [email protected].
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Avoyelles Arts Council Pop-Up Restaurant
Avoyelles Arts Council Pop-Up Restaurant
This premier event features a five-course meal paired with wines and served by the Avoyelles Arts Council board members. Chef Matt Morgan from the Hotel Bentley in Alexandria is the 2024 Pop-Up guest chef who will prepare the evening culinary experience served by the Avoyelles Arts Council Board!
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Johnny Earthquake & the Moondogs
Johnny Earthquake & the Moondogs
Spring into AlexRiverFête on the steps of City Hall for a Downtown Party of music, dancing, and fun! Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Rain site: Convention Hall.
A Choral Collage
A Choral Collage
The Red River Chorale will present a montage of sixteen short classic selections, each in its original language. They span nearly 500 years, beginning in the 1500s. The result is a richly woven tapestry, indeed a musical collage of the finest quality—a work of art. Immerse yourself for an hour in the beauty of the […]
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Spring Strawberry Workshop
Spring Strawberry Workshop
LSU AgCenter horticulturists Michael Polozola and Sara Shields will present a workshop on cultivating strawberries. Registration includes 4 strawberry plants. Registration required; class size limited.
Free Friday Night at T.R.E.E. House Children’s Museum
Free Friday Night at T.R.E.E. House Children’s Museum
Join in every 4th Friday of each month for a great time to “treat” friends and family to a night at the museum!
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LCU Psi Chi Color Run
LCU Psi Chi Color Run
Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, was founded in 1929 with a mission to encourage excellence in scholarship and advance the science of psychology. The Color Run 1-mile fun run brings awareness and empathy to today’s social issues.
Journey Into Printmaking
Journey Into Printmaking
This is a fantastic journey through the world of print making. With Picasso’s etchings, lithographs and linocuts as inspiration, participants will have a unique window into Picasso’s development and creative process, often not as accessible in his paintings. Each participant will create their own lino blocks and complete a set of prints. All materials are […]
Cenla Plant Swap
Cenla Plant Swap
Bring your seeds, cuttings, multiplying plants, pots, anything plant related that you want to share!
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Cenla Author’s Club Meeting
Cenla Author’s Club Meeting
Dr. James P. “Jim” Barnett, author of over two dozen books covering Louisiana history will be the featured speaker.
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Lauren Vaughn Memorial 5K Run/Walk
Lauren Vaughn Memorial 5K Run/Walk
The Lauren Vaughn Memorial 5K Run/Walk (LV5K) will be held at the Alexandria Senior High School softball field to remember and honor the life of Lauren Vaughn and her commitment to the field of medicine. Money raised will go towards the Lauren Vaughn Memorial Scholarship at NSU for the Accelerated BS to BSN Program to […]
Pockin’ on the Bayou
Pockin’ on the Bayou
Come for the fun, leave with a memory and maybe a trophy! On Holy Saturday, the Cottonport Women’s Commission capitalizes on a local tradition with the Pockin’ on the Bayou Easter Festival. Head to the Cotton Queen Square for the Easter Bonnet contest, pirogue races, a 5K run, and much more, leading up to the […]
Easter on the Red River
Easter on the Red River
The events begin at 11:00am with Easter Bonnet/Hat Contest, Cake Walk, and silent auction. Egg decorating judging and Children’s Egg Knocking Contest begin at noon. A Children’s Egg Hunt is scheduled to follow at 12:30pm and an Egg Toss at 1:00pm. Contest winners are awarded prizes at 1:30pm. At 2:00pm, the adults will compete in […]
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Marksville Easter Egg Knocking Contest
Marksville Easter Egg Knocking Contest
Come out on Sunday, March 31st to compete with your eggs trying to claim the bragging rights to having the toughest egg. The process of elimination contest begins with one person ‘pacques’ their egg on the opponent until a crack is heard.
