By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Feb 25th, 2015
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Long live King Janus XXXII and Queen Janus XXXII! Michah Goins and Tieise Ardito were presented as the 32nd King and Queen by the Krewe of Janus at the annual Grand Ball, held Jan. 6 at the West Monroe Convention Center. The Grand Ball is the official kickoff of the Mardi Gras season in the […...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Feb 25th, 2015
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article by Marlen Waters Laissez les bon temps rouler! And that is just what a sell-out crowd of 450 in Ruston did to celebrate Mardi Gras and support the local arts organizations. This was the second year for the non-profit arts organizations housed in the Dixie Center for the Arts to work together...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Feb 25th, 2015
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Marlen Waters’ exhibition “Laugh, Letter, and Paint” is an exploration of color, spirit, paint and self-discovery using watermedia and calligraphy on paper and canvas. The exhibit is being held at the Old Post Office Museum in Winnsboro and will be up through March 6. An Opening Reception of wine a...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 25th, 2015
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On Thursday, February 12, Paris came to Monroe when MD Minerals Studio and Spa by Dr. Janine Hopkins hosted a spotlight on Caudalie Paris. An insightful talk and was provided by Caudalie’s own Nadia Benchakroun. Guests enjoyed wine from the Caudalie family vineyard and sampled the products as they to...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 25th, 2015
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On Thursday, February 5, beer enthusiasts flooded to Restaurant Cotton to check out the Yalobusha Brewing Company Tap Takeover. Yalobusha founder, Andy O’Bryan was on hand to discuss and sample three delicious beers from the Mississipi brewery: River Ale, Copperhead Amber, and MississIPA. Guests al...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 25th, 2015
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Choice Brands and Louisiana’s own Abita Brewing Company hosted the tapping of a special cask at Live Oaks Jan 22nd. Guests of the tasting got a commemorative pint glass to take home, as well as a sample of the delicious Cask Conditioned Vanilla Naughty Quaker. After the tasting, beer lovers hu...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 25th, 2015
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Families, friends and alumni of Grace Episcopal School watched the superheroes themed Krewe of Janus roll from the tastiest spot on the parade route—Doe’s Eat Place. Owners of the famous eatery and dedicated GES parents, Tara and Sean Hammons and Andy and Carla Eaton, graciously hosted the celebrati...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 25th, 2015
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The Krewe of Janus wasn’t the only game in town Saturday, Feb. 7. The Krewe of PAWS took over two blocks of downtown West Monroe earlier in the day to hold the 9th Annual Krewe of PAWS Mardi Gras Pet Parade. The parade is one of the organization’s most visible fundraisers each year. Dozen...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 25th, 2015
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Hundreds of art lovers poured into the Downtown Historic District Feb. 12, for the first Art Crawl of 2015. Those who braved chilly temperatures were rewarded with a plethora of new art from some of the region’s favorite artists and the chance to mingle with friends over light hors d’oeuv...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 25th, 2015
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One Friday night in February was magical for a local dentist, who took to the stage to strut her stuff as part of the 8th Annual Dancing With the Louisiana Stars. Dr. Mary Catherine Crigler took home the top prize among more than a dozen local celebrities in the benefit dance-off held every year by [...
