By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jun 30th, 2019
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The bi-monthly Downtown Gallery Crawl was on Thursday, June 6. The Monroe-West Monroe Convention and Visitors Bureau and BayouLife Magazine partnered once again to host an annual photo contest for the 12th year in a row. The theme “Photo the Roe” was inspired by the revitalization of the downtown are...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
May 31st, 2019
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For the third year in a row, Morehouse Parish celebrated its 3rd Annual Morehouse May Madness Street Festival on May 4th. With so much success the first two years, organizers expanded the event and added even more entertainment and activities. The streets of downtown Bastrop around the historical squ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
May 31st, 2019
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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 […]...
By Nathan Coker
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May 31st, 2019
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The boats returned to Bayou DeSiard for another year, in what has quickly become one of Monroe’s signature events. The Bayou DeSiard Dragon Boat Festival was held May 13, and spectators turned out to watch teams compete for the top prize–bragging rights as the top Dragon Boat team of the year First N...
By Nathan Coker
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May 31st, 2019
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For the fifteenth year in a row, the graduating class of St. Frederick High School presented their “Warriors Wear It Well” style show tradition. The event was held April 25 at the West Monroe Convention Center and the theme was “The Great Grads-bys.” The senior class modeled fashions and trends from ...
By Nathan Coker
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May 31st, 2019
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The birthday capital of the Twin Cities opened their doors to the public on Friday, May 17th at 1pm and it couldn’t have been a better day. Spartan Adventure Park celebrated their grand opening and ribbon cutting at their location in the Twin City Shopping Center off of Louisville Avenue. Saints play...
By Nathan Coker
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May 31st, 2019
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Wine Over Water took place on Thursday, April 25 on the campus of the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana sponsored a patron party was held on the 7th floor of the ULM Library, overlooking the beautiful campus. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and the sounds of Rod All...
By Nathan Coker
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May 31st, 2019
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Spring was in the air and so was the joy of dance at the annual Ballet Under the Stars. This event was held on Saturday, April 27 at Kiroli Park and is presented by the Twin City Ballet Company. It is considered North Louisiana’s signature spring arts event. Act I, The Magical Garden, was written [&h...
By Nathan Coker
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May 31st, 2019
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The annual River Oaks PTO Scholars’ Luncheon was held at noon on May 1, 2019. The event took place at Bayou DeSiard Country Club, where families of the honorees were invited to honor these exceptional students and their achievements. River Oaks School is located on Finks Hideaway in Monroe, serves pr...
By Nathan Coker
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May 31st, 2019
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The Monroe Garden Study League recently hosted a Garden Club of America flower show at the Chennault Aviation and Military Museum in Monroe on May 7 – 8. Rosie the Riveter along with General Chennault and his Flying Tigers served as inspiration for the show, themed “We Can Do It!” It featured g...
