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Bayou Scene

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
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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...
By Nathan Coker
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Mar 24th, 2017
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On Friday, February 17, 2017 friends, students and faculty gathered at the Vantage Banquet Hall to celebrate Geneva Academy in Gatsby style for the 5th annual Wig & Stache Bash.  Guests were encouraged to dance the night away in costumes and period attire from the Roaring Twenties. Ladies, wore t...
By Nathan Coker
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Mar 24th, 2017
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The evening of February 26th was filled with glitz and glam at the West Monroe Convention Center as GO CARE hosted its first-ever Red Carpet Rendezvous fundraising gala in conjunction with the airing of the 89th annual Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards show.  The event was sponsored ...
By Nathan Coker
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Mar 24th, 2017
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Once again, it was an evening of fun in true southern style at the River Oaks auction held on February 17. The theme for this year’s event was “River Oaks Rocks,” setting the tone for a night of dancing. The live and silent auction included class projects, vacations, skeet shoots, beauty and pamperin...
By Nathan Coker
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Mar 6th, 2017
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On Saturday, February 11th friends gathered at the Bayou DeSiard Country Club for a Vegas-inspired 60th birthday celebration honoring Larry Pickett. Pam Pickett pulled out all the stops to transform the space into a Las Vegas casino. Guests enjoyed “gambling” at the various poker, black jack, craps a...
By Nathan Coker
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Mar 6th, 2017
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On February 4th, St Frederick PTO hosted their 4th annual fundraiser and auction to benefit St. Frederick School. The theme was Mardi Gras and followed on the heels of Catholic Schools Week. The band, Band Camp, provided entertainment, and patrons danced the night away. Food was provided by Thurman’s...
By Nathan Coker
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Mar 6th, 2017
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Monroe revelers gathered at the former Coca Cola building downtown on February 18th to celebrate Monroe Mardi Gras in style at the Downtown River Jam Mardi Gras Party.  The tunes of Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas filled the air, as guests sampled a bevy of Louisiana craft brews courtesy of Choice Bra...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Mar 6th, 2017
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On Saturday, January 28th, the Empty Bowls lunch event was held at the Ouachita Candy Co. Warehouse to benefit the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana. A sampling of signature dishes from multiple area chefs were served, accompanied by music, activities for kids and adults and a silent auction. With the...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Mar 6th, 2017
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Art crawlers took to the street on February 2 for the Downtown Gallery Crawl. The Garrett House, curated by Brooke Foy, hosted new work for Katie Minyard. Anna Rowan, curator of the Big Room Gallery and Emily Caldwell, curator of the UPSTAIRS gallery, presented a joint show highlighting student work ...