By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jun 30th, 2015
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Onna and Alan Gallagher’s beautiful, course-side home on Bayou Desiard Country Club provided a picturesque setting for “Pork and Pearls,” a fundraiser for the Monroe Symphony Orchestra held May 29. Though Code Blue and the Flatliner had to forego their appearance due to the weather, a little rain cou...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jun 30th, 2015
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The seven galleries comprised by the Downtown Gallery Crawl threw open their doors June 4 for the bi-monthly art crawl in downtown Monroe and West Monroe. Strolling from gallery to gallery, visitors took in artworks by some of the region’s best-loved artists while also gaining exposure to a few up-an...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jun 30th, 2015
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It’s one of the region’s premier shopping days. No, it’s not the day after Thanksgiving. It’s the annual Spring open house on Antique Alley in West Monroe. Each Spring and Fall, the stores along Antique Alley throw open their doors on a Sunday afternoon. Visitors stroll from store to store, visit wit...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jun 30th, 2015
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Landry Vineyards opened its gates for a good cause June 11, when it played host to Rhythm and Wine, an event organized to raise awareness of and money for the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease. Hosts included Avalon Place, Delta Grande, Glenwood Hospital and Centric Federal Credit Union. Media Sponso...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jun 30th, 2015
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Choice Brands hosted a Blue Moon ‘Paint the Pint’ Night at Pickle Barrel on June 16th. Guests were invited to paint their very own signature pilsner glass while enjoying Blue Moon Belgian White, White IPA, and Summer Honey on tap. Once the glasses were painted, they were judged by the bartender and...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jun 30th, 2015
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The First National Bank parking lot in West Monroe was converted into a good ol’ southern fish fry on May 29. The “Catch of the Day,” provided by Trio’s Restaurant in Monroe, included fried catfish, jumbo shrimp, fried oysters, hushpuppies and fries. The annual Customer Appreciation Luncheon is just ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jun 30th, 2015
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The Friday night downpour cleared the weather for a wonderfully cool evening so that friends of Geneva Academy could gather at the home of Aleta and Aaron Eley on May 31 for Lousiana Saturday Night – a crawfish boil benefitting Geneva Academy. The end of the school year was celebrated in true Louisia...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jun 30th, 2015
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Hundreds of friends, family, music lovers and well-wishers gathered on the evening of May 28, 2015 to listen to recent Neville High School graduate Margaret Ann Zentner fill Grace Episcopal Church with her extraordinary voice. Grace’s Father Norman provided a welcome to the capacity crowd, acknowledg...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jun 30th, 2015
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The St. Francis Foundation held its fourth annual Golf Classic at the Bayou Desiard Country Club. Thomas Morstead, New Orleans Saints punter and founder of “What You Give Will Grow”, along with other community sponsors participated in the tournament, with all proceeds benefitting the St. Francis Medi...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jun 30th, 2015
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The YMCA of Northeast Louisiana hosted its annual campaign with a dinner and auction with live entertainment on Thursday, July 11 at the American Legion Hall at Forsythe Park. The Mason Granade Band was on-hand to provide entertainment to the crowd. Attendees were able to bid on auction items such a...
