Blend of the Bayou

On May 5th, the Blend of the Bayou event took place at the beautiful Island Drive home of Sue and Dr. Walter Sartor of Monroe. This is the 22nd year the Arts Council of Northeast Louisiana presented this event that features local men who cook and brew, as well as local artists. This is one of our favorite events of the year and this year’s Cinco de Mayo theme made it even better! The BayouLife men were a hit with their now famous tamales, that they created and hand rolled themselves. The Sartor family’s driveway became a well-curated art gallery, featuring paintings, drawings and pottery from area artists. This event is just one of the ways that the Arts Council raises money in order to nurture a vibrant regional arts culture through support, promotion and education.