By Katie Sloan
In Bayou Scene
Sep 25th, 2017
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On Saturday, August 26, Bayou Jamb took place on the campus of ULM with eight local schools playing throughout the day. Sterlington played St. Frederick, Mangham took on OCS, Ruston went up against Ouachita and the West Monroe Rebels battled the Neville Tigers. Bayou Jamb began in 2006 and is now con...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Aug 28th, 2017
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On Thursday, August 17, it was a sea of red and blue at the Monroe Civic Center as Louisiana Tech University celebrated The Happening. Presented by Argent Financial Group, this annual event is the university’s way of kicking off the upcoming school year and football season. Guests were greeted by Tec...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Aug 28th, 2017
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Levee Gallery is the latest art gallery to open in Monroe and recently hosted a closing reception for this first showing of artists. The show featured work by Bunny Hewitt, Ann Johnston Currie and L A Jones. Patrons enjoyed bubbly refreshments and food from Chef Pat Nolan. Located on North 18th Stree...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Aug 28th, 2017
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On Thursday, August 10, the KEDM Annual Meeting and State of the Station was held on the campus of ULM. Jay Curtis addressed the current state of funding and operation of the station, while Lila Strode recognized outstanding volunteers and companies that support the public radio station. Guest Speake...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Aug 28th, 2017
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Ouachita Green awards luncheon was held on June 29 at CenturyLink’s headquarters in Monroe. Guest speakers included Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser and Susan Russell of Keep Louisiana Beautiful. Awards were given to community members who have made a positive impact on keeping Louisiana and the environme...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Aug 28th, 2017
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On Thursday, July 20, KEDM hosted a Craft Festiv-ALE at Tonore’s Wine Cellar in Monroe. Patrons were invited to taste and discover craft beers from Marsala Beverage, Choice Brands and International Wine and Spirits, each bringing samples of true American craft beers. Brian Sivils and Kirby Rambin pro...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Aug 28th, 2017
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On August 3rd, the Downtown Gallery Crawl celebrated it’s 10th anniversary. The Downtown Arts Alliance hosted special exhibitions and partnered with Alan Brockman, one of the co-founders of the Crawl, who brought the North Delta Ramble to Downtown Monroe. The Palace Gallery hosted The Ramble, as well...
By Katie Sloan
In Bayou Scene
Jul 31st, 2017
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On Saturday, June 24, The Miss Louisiana Organization held the 54th annual Miss Louisiana pageant in Monroe at the Jack Howard Theater. This year’s show featured Miss Louisiana 2016 Justine Ker, Miss Louisiana’s Outstanding Teen 2017, Alana Lewis, as well as the Miss Louisiana band, former Miss Louis...
By Katie Sloan
In Bayou Scene
Jul 31st, 2017
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Bulls raced through the streets of downtown Monroe on June 24, 2017 at the inaugural Bulls in the Streets event, presented by Flying Tiger Brewery. Participants donned all white and red handkerchiefs as they ran, walked and jogged the one mile route throughout the downtown area, chased by bat-wieldin...
By Katie Sloan
In Bayou Scene
Jul 31st, 2017
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Thursday, July 13 marked the groundbreaking of the second location of Iron Cactus in downtown Monroe. Owners Leah and Brad Parker, broke ground along with builders and city officials for the Tex-Mex restaurant’s location on DeSiard Street. Iron Cactus original location is in Calhoun, with the second ...
