By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jan 30th, 2015
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Project 41 hosted their 2nd Annual White as Snow Gala on Saturday, January 17 at the Ouachita Grand Plaza in downtown Monroe. The purpose of the night was to bring awareness to the issue of sex trafficking and the sex industry, and to raise funds for the organization that is fighting against it local...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jan 30th, 2015
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The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women’s Premiere Party was held on Thursday, January 15 at 6:00 p.m. The event took place upstairs at Cotton, where Cory Bahr prepared dishes for the guests in attendance. The Premiere Party was sponsored by The Woman’s Clinic, Cotton and ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jan 30th, 2015
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On January 15, The Children’s Coalition hosted the first annual Dad’s Draft Day Dinner. featuring guest speaker Carey Casey. The event was the kickoff for the What Works Conference: Parent is a Verb. Carey is known for various accomplishments such as Hall of Fame Alumnus at UNC-Chapel Hil...
By Nathan Coker
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Jan 30th, 2015
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Cold temps and a little dampness couldn’t counter the promise of cold beer, good food and great music, as people made the trip down the levee for the annual Brockman barn party known affectionately as Cochon de Christmas. And with the “cochon” slow-roasted under the expert hand of M...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jan 8th, 2015
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Patrons gathered at the Randy Smith Jeweler’s annual Holiday Open House on Thursday, Dec. 4th. Guests mingled with store owners, Denise and Randy Smith, while enjoying wine and hors d’oeuvres and browsing Randy’s exquisite collection of antique gold and platinum pieces, pre-owned Rolexes and mu...
By Nathan Coker
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Dec 29th, 2014
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A group of local runners recently competed in the St. Jude Marathon, where they placed 2nd in overall money raised, thanks in part to their efforts back home with Will Dance for a Cure, a Masquerade. Local running group Team WillPower hosted Will Dance for A Cure was held Nov. 15 at Bayou DeSiard Cou...
By Nathan Coker
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Dec 29th, 2014
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Was that Santa and his sleigh? No! It was Up on the Rooftop, hosted atop the Vantage Tower Parking Garage. Hundreds turned out for what is quickly becoming a new Monroe tradition, thanks in part to the efforts of Monroe Downtown Renaissance. Choice Brands, Marsala Beverage and Glazer’s w...
By Nathan Coker
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Dec 29th, 2014
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Bells were jingling as the holidays got an official merry welcome from Twin City Ballet at the highly anticipated 6th Annual Festival of Trees Auction and Gala that took place before the ballet Saturday, December 6th at the Monroe Civic Center Theatre. A capacity crowd filled the Jack Howard Theatre ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Dec 29th, 2014
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The men of Richland Parish took over cooking duties Nov. 15 to raise money for the Richland Arts Council. Grills ablaze, sweet smoke filled the air for the annual Men Who Cook banquet, held this year at the home of Amy and Calvin McKenzie. Dozens of dishes were prepared by local men, with more than [...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Dec 29th, 2014
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Duck Dynasty‘s own Miss Kay Robertson joined gosepl great CECE Winans for An Evening of Mercy, a one-night only engagement celebrating Mercy Ministries. An Evening of Mercy was held at the West Monroe Convention Center Thursday, Nov. 13. The free-to-attend event was organized to bring attention...
