City Park Players presents this funny and touching story by Dan Gordon which captures the delicate, sometimes fractured bonds between mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, and lovers, both old and new. Directed by Jill Dupont. Showtimes are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:30pm.
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 […]
Don’t miss Matt Vee, singer, guitarist, songwriter, recording artist and nephew of legendary 60s pop-star Bobby Vee. Matt along with cousins Jeff and Tommy Vee, join forces with their family and friends as The Killer Vees to celebrate the music from the timeless catalog of Neil Diamond!
An amazing selection of quality fall herbs and bedding plants will be for sale with gardening experts on hand to help select the perfect plants for your yard or home. In addition to quality herbs, vendors selling both handmade and garden related items will also be featured. Browse the wide assortment of local arts, crafts […]
Great entertainment for the whole family, including food vendors, rides provided by the Mighty Thomas Carnival, DeWitt Livestock Barn, games, live entertainment and more!
The 48th annual Zwolle Tamale Fiesta will welcome thousands of visitors from far and wide to celebrate one of Sabine Parish’s greatest traditions including a fun run, 5K race, parade, live music, carnival rides, shopping and, of course, tamales!
The Alexandria Museum of Art invites you to celebrate their signature arts event, the Farm to Forest Plein Air Festival. This five-day festival will bring artists to Central Louisiana to paint “en plein air”—outdoors! Artists will be in the city as well as surrounding farms, nurseries and Kisatchie National Forest painting the abundant natural beauty […]
Join the Arts Council for the second film screening in the Independent Film Series for 2024-2025. Small Town Universe paints an intimate and captivating portrait of life in Green Bank, West Virginia, home to the world’s most sensitive radio telescope and the only U.S. town where Wi-Fi and cell phones are banned. In this uniquely […]
“Convergence” marks a merging of a variety of vocal pieces from a wide range of time periods. Please join us and celebrate this wonderful display of music which is sure to entertain audience goers of all ages!
The 2024 Jena Band of Choctaw Powwow will feature vendors, traditional dancers, drums, crafts, food and more. No alcohol, drugs or firearms will be permitted.
The festivities will feature a variety of activities designed to engage and entertain the community while raising funds for a vital cause. Enjoy a Glow-in-the-Dark 1-Mile Fun Run, Raffles and Prizes, Food Trucks and Vendors, Kid and Pet activities, Survivor Celebrations and more!
The Rapides Symphony Orchestra thought it would be a good idea to let you, the audience, have a say in this concert. To find out what piece was voted on by the audience (hint: everyone has heard this piece of music before), you will have to come to the concert! A pre-concert presentation begins in […]
Push yourself and see results! Classes will meet Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays with three times to choose: 9:00am-9:45am, 4:00pm-4:45pm, and 5:45pm-6:30pm. This year’s Biggest Loser will receive a Pamper Prize Package including facial and brow wax, haircut and style, massage, mani-pedi, mini photo shoot with makeover and spray tan, and more! Pre-registration is not required; […]
A new date! Come enjoy a stack of hot, fresh, fluffy pancakes for breakfast while helping deserving elementary school children in Rapides Parish. Each breakfast comes with a short stack of pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit, and a beverage. 100% of proceeds will go directly toward the mission of the Foundation. Breakfast plates will be available […]
Visit an historic sawmill village. Demonstrations by wood carvers, an artist, cornmeal grinding and blacksmith artisans. Vendors with their wares and pet adoptions onsite. Visit eight self-guided museums, including a WWII museum, all sponsored by a local hospital. Ride the train, ride in Model T and free pony rides on Saturday. Vintage machine shop with […]
First United Methodist Church Alexandria’s annual Pumpkin Patch offers a weekend of family friendly fun activities, live music, food trucks, pony rides, axe throwing, fun and more!
In conjunction with partners across the trail, El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail Association will host its inaugural El Camino Real Day. The Caddo Region of the Trail will celebrate ECRD at sites along the trail all the way from the Nacogdoches, Texas to Natchitoches, including Fort Jesup, Cane River Creole National […]
The streets of Downtown Alexandria come alive as local artists demonstrate and sell their works of art! This family-friendly event features artists and craft vendors offering handmade jewelry, original paintings, sculpture, pottery, children’s clothing, natural bath products, home décor, and more! Food vendors will also be on hand with a variety of delicious options & […]
Get ready for an exciting evening of fun and community as Faith House hosts its annual Shining Stars of Louisiana Trivia Night! Join us for a night of ten thrilling rounds of trivia, great food, an exciting silent auction, door prizes, and a chance to support survivors of domestic violence. Must be 21+ to participate.
The Fall Fest is a lively atmosphere as kids enjoy classic carnival games with chances to win prizes, arts and crafts, painting with Shanna, a jump house, face painting, cotton candy, a cake walk, and food trucks! This year, Community Bank of Louisiana has partnered with the Many Fall Fest to host a Chili Cook […]
Enjoy the sights, sounds, and interactive family fun at Central Louisiana’s “wildest” family-friendly Halloween extravaganza. See all of your favorite zoo animals while you explore the trick-or-treat trail, play kid-friendly games and activities in the Funny Bones Zone and Fall on the Farm, plus enjoy spook-tacular displays, characters, entertainment and lots more! Last entry at […]
Are you ready to shine? Calling all singers, musicians, comedians, magicians, and anyone with a remarkable talent! This is your moment to captivate and entertain at Paragon Casino Resort. Space is limited to the first 150 guests.
Spectral Sisters Productions (SSP) presents “Something. Wicked This Way Comes,” an evening of wickedly fun ten-minute and one-act plays. SSP’s Fall Showcase features contest-winning works by local and regional writers with casts of local players. Shows are at 7:30pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and 2:30pm on Sunday. Parental discretion is advised. Some performances may […]
LSUA’s 18th annual Trick or Treat Street celebration on the streets of campus is a fundraiser for LSUA student organizations. More than 40 organizations, clubs, and departments line the streets of campus to give out candy and other Halloween goodies! You do not want to miss it! All ages 3+ will need a ticket.
Bill Nash is formally releasing his brand new biography on “Big John”, Governor John J. McKeithen at the Author’s Club meeting this month! Come hear some amazing stories on the man who built the Superdome, and did so much more. Be the very first to have a copy of his book!
RRMC and the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office are partnering for Crush the Crisis Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Drop off any unneeded medications and prescription drugs from your house to prevent medication misuse. The collection site includes a convenient drive through, medication drop-off option for unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medication.
The 2nd annual Strides for Diabetes Awareness 5K & Family Fun Run will feature informational tables, stretching/warm-up, 1 mile fun run/walk, 5K and fun for the whole family. Proceeds from the event will be sent for diabetes research as well as to the Louisiana Lions Camp in Anacoco.
This fun-filled family event will feature music, food, games and raffles for the whole family to enjoy. Gumbo tickets will be sold before and after the Masses at St. Frances Cabrini Church the weekends of October 12-13 and October 26-27. Raffle and game tickets are $1.00 each.
The class will be taught by Rabbi Judy Ginsburgh and will give a brief overview of Jewish beliefs, history, customs, holidays, life cycle events, and more.
Art
July 11: 38th September Competition Opening Reception, Alexandria Museum of Art (933 Second St, Alexandria), 6:00pm. Enjoy the opening reception for AMoA’s annual juried...