By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Mar 6th, 2017
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On February 4th, St Frederick PTO hosted their 4th annual fundraiser and auction to benefit St. Frederick School. The theme was Mardi Gras and followed on the heels of Catholic Schools Week. The band, Band Camp, provided entertainment, and patrons danced the night away. Food was provided by Thurman’s...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Mar 6th, 2017
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Monroe revelers gathered at the former Coca Cola building downtown on February 18th to celebrate Monroe Mardi Gras in style at the Downtown River Jam Mardi Gras Party. The tunes of Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas filled the air, as guests sampled a bevy of Louisiana craft brews courtesy of Choice Bra...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Mar 6th, 2017
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On Saturday, January 28th, the Empty Bowls lunch event was held at the Ouachita Candy Co. Warehouse to benefit the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana. A sampling of signature dishes from multiple area chefs were served, accompanied by music, activities for kids and adults and a silent auction. With the...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Mar 6th, 2017
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Art crawlers took to the street on February 2 for the Downtown Gallery Crawl. The Garrett House, curated by Brooke Foy, hosted new work for Katie Minyard. Anna Rowan, curator of the Big Room Gallery and Emily Caldwell, curator of the UPSTAIRS gallery, presented a joint show highlighting student work ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Feb 1st, 2017
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The first annual “Nothing Runs Like a Deere 5K” for charity was held on December 10 at Goldman Equipment in West Monroe. The participants of the one mile fun run began at 8 a.m., before having a short devotional led by Kevin Flattmann, Jr. The 5K horn blew at 8:30, and the runners were off […]...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Feb 1st, 2017
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January 20th and 21st, Monroe welcomed the PRCA Rodeo to town with Stampede at the Ike. Crowds gathered at the Ike Hamilton Expo in West Monroe to watch the thrilling bull riders and rodeo clowns. A special group of contest winners were treated to the Best Seats in the House, courtesy of Choice Bra...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Feb 1st, 2017
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On Saturday, December 17th a celebration was held in the honor of newly engaged Victoria Arthur and Hunter Christy. Victoria is the daughter of Terri and Roy Arthur of Monroe, and Hunter is the son of Monica and Hunter Christy. The party was given by family and friends at Bayou DeSiard Country Club, ...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 1st, 2017
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On Friday, December 30, Monroe Renaissance hosted its annual “Up on the Rooftop Party.” This year’s event was a swanky soiree held at the recently restored Vantage State Building Rooftop Garden. It was the first opportunity to attend an event in the beautiful space, and partygoers were not disappoint...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jan 1st, 2017
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On Thursday, December 8th The Wellspring Alliance for Families hosted their Annual Holiday Open House for friends and family. The event was from 11 a.m. until one in the afternoon. A large selection of food and drinks were served to everyone in attendance. Tours were given of the beautiful, histori...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jan 1st, 2017
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On December 8, the staff of BayouLife Magazine hosted the inaugural Mix and Mingle Holiday Open House. Partygoers were invited to attend the event with the donation of an unwrapped gift to be delivered to the Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home in Ruston. Thanks to our generous patrons, over 100 toys...
