By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jun 5th, 2017
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On Friday, May 5th, Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic School celebrated its 8th annual May Day with an enormous assembly of parents, grandparents, friends and family. This year’s May Day theme was “JGS Legend Music Festival” with an individual performance by each grade paying tribute to music legends ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jun 5th, 2017
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The 6th Annual St. Francis Foundation Golf Classic was held at Bayou DeSiard Country Club on Friday, April 28, with classic sponsor What You Give Will Grow Foundation and Thomas Morstead, New Orleans Saints Punter. The tournament was a sell-out again this year with 24 teams playing golf, along with b...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jun 5th, 2017
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On Friday, May 12, supporters of State Senator Neil Riser gathered at the bayou home of June and Charles Poole. Riser, a native of Columbia, is an announced candidate for state treasurer to succeed John Kennedy. A special election will be held to choose Kennedy’s successor as treasurer on October 14,...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jun 5th, 2017
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Relay for Life was held on Saturday, May 6 at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center in West Monroe. This event, hosted by the American Cancer Society, gives everyone an opportunity to fight cancer and help save more lives. Teams made of family members, friends and co-workers had tents set up and took turns pa...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jun 5th, 2017
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On May 1st, the Men Who Cook, Mix and Brew took over the beautiful Island Drive home of Sue and Dr. Walter Sartor for the annual Blend of the Bayou celebration, which benefits the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council. More than one hundred grill masters, cooks, drink mixers and brew masters donned their ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jun 5th, 2017
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For the thirteenth year in a row, the graduating class of St. Frederick High School presented their “Warriors Wear It Well” style show and luncheon tradition. This year’s event chair and coordinator was Hannah Livingston and the theme was “Oh! The Places You’ll Go!” The event, held at the Monroe Civi...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jun 5th, 2017
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“Spring Break” was the theme for Celebration 2017, Cedar Creek School’s annual spring fund-raiser. Attendees were greeted by event co-chairs Lana and Jason Bullock and Sandy and Lomax Napper as they entered the Ruston Civic Center on April 7. The spring break-inspired decor was cheerful and relaxed, ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jun 1st, 2017
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On April 6th, art enthusiasts took the streets for the Downtown Gallery Crawl in Monroe and West Monroe. The Garrett House featured artwork by Geneva Academy’s K-12th grade students, and Sugar Gallery exhibited new pieces from Melanie Douthit, Leah Reitzell, Chris D. Cox, Burg Ransom, Stacy Medaries,...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
May 8th, 2017
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On Tuesday, April 4, Vantage hosted a ribbon cutting for the formal opening of the Vantage State Building. The building, located at 122 St. John Street, was home to the former Virginia Hotel and more recently, a state office building. Vantage has worked to renovate and restore the building to its for...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
May 8th, 2017
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Guests came from near and far to kick up their heels at the eighth annual Shindig. The event that benefits the Ouachita Council on Aging was held at MBH Farms in Calhoun on March 24. Party-goers enjoyed a silent and live auction as well as music featuring Lisa Spann and Company and a spread prepared ...
