By Nathan Coker
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Mar 30th, 2015
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Pub Crawlers united for a trip across Monroe for the Shamrock Shuffle Pub Crawl, hosted by Monroe Renaissance and sponsored by BayouLife, Lamar Outdoor Advertising and The Radio People. Making their way from Restaurant Cotton to Enoch’s took crawlers to River & Rail Cantina, Shannanigans an...
By Nathan Coker
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Mar 30th, 2015
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It would have been hard to spot James Bond in the crowd of tuxedo-clad men and their beautifully gowned ladies, as the West Monroe Convention Center transformed into the Casino Royale for the annual Cancer Foundation League event. More than 400 people turned out for the festivities, which included li...
By Nathan Coker
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Mar 30th, 2015
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Dedicated volunteers and supporters of the Wellspring turned out at First Presbyterian Church for the 84th Annual Meeting and luncheon, which presented them with an opportunity to catch up with one of the region’s most vital service groups. Among the highlights of the event, members had a chance to e...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 25th, 2015
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The stars aligned for a perfect night, congratulating arts organizations nominees for volunteer, artist and business supporter of the year, as well as a new category honoring young, emerging artists newly making their mark on the arts scene in Northeast Louisiana. Arts enthusiasts gathered at the Van...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 25th, 2015
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Long live King Janus XXXII and Queen Janus XXXII! Michah Goins and Tieise Ardito were presented as the 32nd King and Queen by the Krewe of Janus at the annual Grand Ball, held Jan. 6 at the West Monroe Convention Center. The Grand Ball is the official kickoff of the Mardi Gras season in the […...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 25th, 2015
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article by Marlen Waters Laissez les bon temps rouler! And that is just what a sell-out crowd of 450 in Ruston did to celebrate Mardi Gras and support the local arts organizations. This was the second year for the non-profit arts organizations housed in the Dixie Center for the Arts to work together...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 25th, 2015
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Marlen Waters’ exhibition “Laugh, Letter, and Paint” is an exploration of color, spirit, paint and self-discovery using watermedia and calligraphy on paper and canvas. The exhibit is being held at the Old Post Office Museum in Winnsboro and will be up through March 6. An Opening Reception of wine a...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 25th, 2015
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On Thursday, February 12, Paris came to Monroe when MD Minerals Studio and Spa by Dr. Janine Hopkins hosted a spotlight on Caudalie Paris. An insightful talk and was provided by Caudalie’s own Nadia Benchakroun. Guests enjoyed wine from the Caudalie family vineyard and sampled the products as they to...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 25th, 2015
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On Thursday, February 5, beer enthusiasts flooded to Restaurant Cotton to check out the Yalobusha Brewing Company Tap Takeover. Yalobusha founder, Andy O’Bryan was on hand to discuss and sample three delicious beers from the Mississipi brewery: River Ale, Copperhead Amber, and MississIPA. Guests al...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 25th, 2015
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Choice Brands and Louisiana’s own Abita Brewing Company hosted the tapping of a special cask at Live Oaks Jan 22nd. Guests of the tasting got a commemorative pint glass to take home, as well as a sample of the delicious Cask Conditioned Vanilla Naughty Quaker. After the tasting, beer lovers hu...
