By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Feb 25th, 2015
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Hundreds of art lovers poured into the Downtown Historic District Feb. 12, for the first Art Crawl of 2015. Those who braved chilly temperatures were rewarded with a plethora of new art from some of the region’s favorite artists and the chance to mingle with friends over light hors d’oeuv...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Feb 25th, 2015
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One Friday night in February was magical for a local dentist, who took to the stage to strut her stuff as part of the 8th Annual Dancing With the Louisiana Stars. Dr. Mary Catherine Crigler took home the top prize among more than a dozen local celebrities in the benefit dance-off held every year by [...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jan 30th, 2015
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Project 41 hosted their 2nd Annual White as Snow Gala on Saturday, January 17 at the Ouachita Grand Plaza in downtown Monroe. The purpose of the night was to bring awareness to the issue of sex trafficking and the sex industry, and to raise funds for the organization that is fighting against it local...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jan 8th, 2015
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Patrons gathered at the Randy Smith Jeweler’s annual Holiday Open House on Thursday, Dec. 4th. Guests mingled with store owners, Denise and Randy Smith, while enjoying wine and hors d’oeuvres and browsing Randy’s exquisite collection of antique gold and platinum pieces, pre-owned Rolexes and mu...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Dec 29th, 2014
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A group of local runners recently competed in the St. Jude Marathon, where they placed 2nd in overall money raised, thanks in part to their efforts back home with Will Dance for a Cure, a Masquerade. Local running group Team WillPower hosted Will Dance for A Cure was held Nov. 15 at Bayou DeSiard Cou...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Dec 29th, 2014
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Was that Santa and his sleigh? No! It was Up on the Rooftop, hosted atop the Vantage Tower Parking Garage. Hundreds turned out for what is quickly becoming a new Monroe tradition, thanks in part to the efforts of Monroe Downtown Renaissance. Choice Brands, Marsala Beverage and Glazer’s w...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Dec 29th, 2014
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Bells were jingling as the holidays got an official merry welcome from Twin City Ballet at the highly anticipated 6th Annual Festival of Trees Auction and Gala that took place before the ballet Saturday, December 6th at the Monroe Civic Center Theatre. A capacity crowd filled the Jack Howard Theatre ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Dec 29th, 2014
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The men of Richland Parish took over cooking duties Nov. 15 to raise money for the Richland Arts Council. Grills ablaze, sweet smoke filled the air for the annual Men Who Cook banquet, held this year at the home of Amy and Calvin McKenzie. Dozens of dishes were prepared by local men, with more than [...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Dec 29th, 2014
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Duck Dynasty‘s own Miss Kay Robertson joined gosepl great CECE Winans for An Evening of Mercy, a one-night only engagement celebrating Mercy Ministries. An Evening of Mercy was held at the West Monroe Convention Center Thursday, Nov. 13. The free-to-attend event was organized to bring attention...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Dec 29th, 2014
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Fair skies and warmer temperatures greeted the final Downtown Gallery Crawl of the year, as dozens of artists displayed hundreds of works along Art Alley in historic Downtown Monroe Dec. 4. Visitors strolled among the seven downtown galleries while also enjoying complimentary wine and beer, food, and...
