By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
May 8th, 2017
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Ruston’s Inaugural Railroad Makers and Music Festival kicked off on the morning of Saturday, April 8, downtown. Previously known as the Maker’s Fair, the added music lineup transformed the event into a whole day affair, giving patrons the opportunity to listen to great local artists while shopping fo...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
May 8th, 2017
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The 8th Annual Off the Wall fundraiser for the Masur Museum of Art was held on April 7. Off the Wall is the area’s premier art auction featuring an excellent selection of affordable art by artists in the community. Live Music by Arthur Stewart and Jessie Grinter set the tone for the evening as guests...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
May 8th, 2017
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The 528th Engineer Battalion hosted its inaugural open house on Saturday, April 1. They invited the community out to their armory in Monroe. Choice Brands was on-hand with samples of Flying Tiger beer, as well as coffee and hot dogs from RoeLa Roaster. Chennault Aviation and Military Museum had the ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
May 8th, 2017
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The Junior League of Monroe hosted its annual Spring Market event, March 24-26 at the Monroe Civic Center. Nearly 100 vendors were set up selling jewelry, clothing, home decor and gourmet foods, all as an effort to raise money for the Junior League of Monroe. Presented by Origin Bank, this year’s Spr...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
May 8th, 2017
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On Wednesday, March 22, First National Bank and The Ensure Agency hosted a breakfast at Squire Creek Country Club in Ruston. The featured speaker was Governor John Bel Edwards. First National Bank originated in 1905, in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, Louisiana. Starting in 2000, First National Bank has e...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
May 8th, 2017
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Choice Brands had a variety of beers to sample at Downtown River Jam on Thursday, April 6 at Bry Park in the heart of downtown Monroe. Patrons could choose from Yuengling, Abita and downtown Monroe’s own Flying Tiger Brewery, all while enjoying the sounds of Astro Motel, Jig the Alien featuring Jerk ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Mar 24th, 2017
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On Friday, March 3, Affinity Health Group unveiled the area’s newest specialty facility – the Affinity Specialty Building. The 93,000 square foot facility is located at 2516 Broadmoor Boulevard in Monroe. This new three-story facility is divided into 15 medical suites with over 100 medical profession...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Mar 24th, 2017
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On Thursday, March 2, the 32nd annual ArtsWorks Arts Awards continued the wonderful tradition set by prior years, giving excellent local businesses, volunteers, and artists the public recognition they merit for their outstanding contribution to the arts in the community. The BART award for a business...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Mar 24th, 2017
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The spirit of Irish luck was abundant as patrons gathered to support Enoch’s Irish Pub’s 38th annual St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser benefitting the St. Vincent De Paul Pharmacy. Guests donned their Guinness pint hats and sipped all their Irish favorites as live music and a raffle took place on the pac...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Mar 24th, 2017
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Fashion Fusion 2017, Le Jazz Hot was held in the Monroe Civic Center arena this year on February 25. The Debbie Bourg Dancers coordinated this year’s event with “Gatsby” era’s influence on jazz music through the ages as a backdrop. Sponsored by Coca Cola, The Radio People and many more, the participa...
