July 5 & 6, 2008
- BSI Team Roping
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Ike Hamilton Expo Center
West Monroe
Info: (318) 325-9160
June 8, thru July 3, 2008
- Louisiana Seven Masur of Art
The Masur Museum of Art has changed the format for the annual Members Exhibition. The focus this year will be on seven extremely talented local artists. These artists will each present a body of work in an exhibition entitled Louisiana Seven. Museum visitors will be able to view an entire series by these artists. This will enable visitors see the scope of the artist’s work, something that is not easily achieved by viewing one or two works of art.
The seven artists who will be featured in this exciting exhibition are Bess Bieluczyk, Marie Bukowski, Drék Davis, Jenny Ellerbe, Jay Gould, Doug Kennedy, and Joey Slaughter. All of these artists currently live in northeast Louisiana, residing either in Grambling, Monroe, or Ruston. A variety of media will be presented in Louisiana Seven, including painting, printmaking, photography, and mixed media. Museum members will be able to meet and speak with these artists at the opening reception.
The opening reception is a special preview for members of the Twin City Art Foundation / Masur Museum of Art. It will be held on Saturday, June 8 from 6 – 8 p.m. Please contact the museum for information on becoming a member.
July 4, 2008
- Independance Day Festival
Monroe Jaycees
Local vendors, kids activities 12pm
Live music starts at 3pm
Fireworks at Ouachita River on the levee at Forsythe Point at 9pm
July 4, 2008
- CenturyTel 4th of July Waterfront Festival and Fireworks Extravaganza
This year will feature another spectacular fireworks display with an all-day festival of food, fun, and entertainment.
Time: Festival 12:00 p.m.; Fireworks 9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Forsythe Park
Monroe
Info: (318) 237-3698 or www.monroejuniorchamber.org
July 4 & 5, 2008
- Celebration Circus
This three-ring James Christy Cole Circus is full of fun for the entire family with acrobats, tumblers, high wire and trapeze artists, and much more! The show also includes the World Record Holding Human Cannonball!
Time: 2:00 & 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Children $5; Adults $10 (includes one free child’s ticket per paid adult)
Monroe Civic Center
June 4 thru July 7, 2008
- CITY STARTS PHONE BOOK RECYCLING PROGRAM
City of Monroe Beautification Coordinator Jacqueline January is pleased to announce a partnership between the City of Monroe Beautification Division and Recycling Services, LLC, to allow for the recycling of old phone books.
Beginning Wednesday, June 4th, through Monday, July 7th, the public can drop off old phone books at a designated area in the north parking lot of the Monroe Civic Center Complex.
Beautification Coordinator Jacqueline January comments, "Many citizens have expressed an interest in recycling programs and this is our first one in years. Recycling your old phone book is an easy way to keep unnecessary paper out of our local landfills. Most phone books are made out of 40% recycled materials. This recycling method saves trees and helps preserve our environment. This is another reason to be MONROE PROUD!"
July 18 thru 19, 2008
- Tennessee Walking Horse Show
The Union Parish Tennessee Walking Horse Show will be held July 18 and 19 in Farmerville, LA. The annual event, sponsored by the parish Chamber of Commerce, will begin at 7 p.m. each night at the Range Riders Arena just north of downtown, off Hwy. 15. The show is sanctioned by the National Horse Show Commission, and Heart o’ Dixie Walking and Racking Association.
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Some 200 horse-rider teams---known for their equine elegance---participate in the Tennessee Walking Horse Show each year. Proceeds of the 2008 event will be used to promote Union Parish events, tourist attractions, and businesses.
For information on entering or advertising, contact show chairman Gawain Green, 388-0547, 292-4691, or 548-3013
The Tennessee Walking Horse is famous for its elegant style as it performs the flat foot walk, running walk, and canter. The running walk is an inherited natural gait unique to the breed. Many are able to perform the rack, stepping pace, fox-trot, single-foot and other variations of the famous running walk.
July 31, 2008
- Pipeline Awareness & Education Meetings
Training for Emergency Responders on Pipeline Awareness and Safety. Class begins at 9:30 a.m. at the West Monroe Convention Center. Interested responders must register at www.louisianapipeline.com or at 888-383-8324. Thanks!
July 31, 2008
- Excavator Safety and Damage Prevention
Training for Excavators/contractors on pipeline safety.
Free training with meal provided.
Meeting held at West Monroe Convention
Center beginning at 6:30 a.m.
Participants must register at www.louisianapipeline.com or 888-383-8324.
July 31, 2008
- Ad Club of Northeast Louisiana to present evening of political parody…
Political satire and parody turn the crisis known as Louisianan Politics into a true laughing matter at the 3rd Annual Gridiron Show, Thursday, July 31 at the West Monroe Convention Center. This year’s show – Gridiron: camPAIN ’08 – revives the Holier Than Thou 1st Church Choir with renditions of Blessed Insurance, Amazing Race and Oh, Ba-Ma, My Lord, Oh-Ba-Ma.
Local Superstar News Anchor John Denison, will again report the news that’s not fit for real TV, while rewrites of These Boots are Made for Walkin’, My Favorite Things and yes, Bill Clinton singing the hip-hop favorite Hill’s Got Back are just a few of this year’s show stoppers.
Gridiron: camPAIN ’08 is fashioned after the popular 70’s variety show, Laugh-In, and includes the ever popular one-liner wall of jokes. Be there to witness mistakes that will make the Legislature look sane and state government functional. It is all in good fun and the laughs are on us!
Gridiron: camPAIN ’08 tickets are $50 each and can be purchased at the West Monroe Convention Center. Proceeds benefit the Mal Cooley Scholarship Fund administered by the Advertising Club of Northeast Louisiana. The evening entertainment also includes food and refreshing adult beverages. Doors open at 5:30, show starts at 7:00p.m.
For more information, contact the West Monroe Convention Center, 318-396-5000.
August 29, thru September 1, 2008
- COTTON LAND CLUSTER DOG SHOW HITS THE CIVIC CENTER LABOR DAY WEEKEND
The Cotton Land Cluster Dog Show returns to the Twin Cities in 2008 and is bigger than ever with two new Specialty Shows. Come out on August 29 – September 1 for four days of All Breed Dog Shows and 13 specialty dog shows including Basset Hounds, Chinese Shar-Peis, Chinese Cresteds, German Shepherd Dogs, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Vizslas and Boxers. “The Cotton Land Cluster continues to be one of our largest events each year,” says Alana Cooper, Executive Director of the Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau. This show also serves a humanitarian aspect as well. Past shows have raised over $180,000 for scholarships, Humane Societies and Sheriff’s Canine Units in both Louisiana and Mississippi.
The 2007 Cluster of Shows brought over 130 different breeds of dogs from over 42 states, Mexico, Canada and Costa Rica. Many of the dogs participating went on to New York’s televised broadcast of Westminster Dog Show. An international panel of judges, from 16 states and Canada, will help to choose winners in the various categories. Exact times are not yet scheduled, but a general show schedule is below.
8/29- Bayou Kennel Club All Breed Show
8/29- German Shepherd Dog Club of Jackson, MS
8/29- Boxer Club of Louisiana (New Orleans)
8/29- Basset Hound Club of America
8/30- Bayou Kennel Club All Breed Show
8/30- German Shepherd Dog Club of Greater Ouachita
8/30- Basset Hound Club of Greater New Orleans
8/30- Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America
8/30- Cowtown Chinese Crested Club (Ft Worth)
8/30- South Louisiana Vizsla Club (Lafayette)
8/30- Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of America
8/31- Vicksburg Kennel Club of MS All Breed Show
8/31- Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America
8/31- Cowtown Chinese Crested Club (Ft Worth)
8/31- South Louisiana Vizsla Club (Lafayette)
8/31- Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of America
9/1 - Vicksburg Kennel Club of MS All Breed Show
The show will be open from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. each day. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children. All proceeds from the spectator gate will benefit the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Canine Unit. For more information please contact Pat Booker at (318) 644-4498 or bispb@aol.com.
August 7, 2008
- Downtown Monroe Art Crawl
6:00pm. to 8:30 pm.
130 South Grand, Joy Surles and Andrea May art gallery
And other locations throughout Downtown Monroe
Contact : Cindy Ingram 318-329-1921 prmom@comcast.net
June 16 thru August 8, 2008
- DIXIE PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS
Last year’s camp was such a huge success, we are offering two camps this year! Four theatre professionals will provide the instruction for each two-week intensive camp.
Mary Fran Crook, Dixie artistic director, is heading up this exciting endeavor. She has a great faculty of theatre and art professionals lined up to share their talents with the students. Each student will participate in theatre classes, dance classes, stage crafts (which will include costume and set design), and music classes (which will include not only vocal coaching, but they will learn how to play a simple instrument). At the end of each camp, parents, friends and the public will be treated to a final performance and cast party.
Many of the 2007 campers have gone on to participate in plays at their schools, churches and particularly with the Ruston Community Theatre. Nancy Diaz, parent of 2007 camper Dinah Diaz, credits the Dixie Performing Arts camp for nurturing and developing her daughter’s drama skills. Dinah has had a successful year at Ruston High School participating in Drama and Speech tournaments around the region. She has won several state awards and has the distinction of competing in the Drama Competition of the National Forensics Tournament in Las Vegas this summer. This is the first time a freshman from Ruston High School has had this honor.
Grandparent of 2007 camper Reba Emory and avid Dixie supporter, Mr. John Emory, Sr., says “This camp exemplifies one of the missions of the Dixie Center for the Arts—to provide educational services to our area children. I feel that Reba thoroughly enjoyed the camp and benefited from the instruction. All of the programs at the Dixie have far exceeded our area’s expectations. This camp proved itself the very first year.” Mr. Emory has been involved with the Dixie Board of Directors in many ways since its formation in 1996. He is also Chairman of the Board of Community Trust Bank.
The first camp, June 16-20 & 23-27, 1-5 pm daily, is for those who have completed 1st-5th grades. As an added bonus to this camp the campers will participate in the La. Peach Festival parade on a float that they will construct. Campers will also have the opportunity to participate in a performance on Sunday, June 29th of the Louisiana Peach Festival during Family Day. The cost for this camp is $200.
The camp for those who have completed 6th-12th grades is July 28-Aug 1 & 4-8, 9am-4pm daily. The cost for this camp is $300.
Both camps are limited to 40 participants each. A non-refundable $50 deposit (goes toward total tuition) will hold a place for the camper. Call the Dixie Center for the Arts to reserve a spot or for more information soon. 318-255-1450 or fax 318-255-1425. Information and application forms are also available on the website www.dixiecenter.org.
May 12, thru August 8, 2008
- Monroe Transit Announces Student Summer Pass Return
Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the Monroe Transit System will once again offer its unlimited ride Student Summer Pass. The passes, begun in 2006, allow students through grade 12 to ride any Monroe Transit bus route all summer long for just $25. The pass was created to provide students an inexpensive way to get to day camps, summer school, jobs, and other recreational activities that allow students to have a safe and productive summer break.
The passes may be purchased at the downtown terminal at 207 Catalpa St or at the main office at 700 Washington St beginning May 12. The passes are valid until August 8, 2008. For more information, call 329-2207 or visit www.mtsbus.org.
August 9, 2008
- Heritage and Creativity Center Community Day
Starr Homeplace
Heritage and Creativity Center Community Day
Inventions and Technology , art and hand work, historic skills and antique cars.
Oak Ridge , La on La 133/US 425
Contact Joe at 318-244-5700 for more info
www.starrhomeplace.org , www.starrfest.org
Check Web Site For Dates
- Girl Scout Camp
Girl Scouts of Louisiana – Pines to the Gulf camp time is here! Log on to our website to locate a camp site near you.
FUN! That’s what awaits every girl who registers. Sign up, today!
www.girlscoutspinestogulf.org
1-800-960-2093
August 31 thru September 4, 2008
- Cotton Land Cluster Dog Show
Monroe Civic Center , Civic Center Drive ,Monroe, LA
All gate proceeds go towards K-9 unit of OPSO
Contact : 644-4498 Pat Booker for more info
October 11, 2008
- Fiesta Fest
"Fiesta Fest" will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 6-9 pm. Held in the courtyard of Twin City Shopping Center on Louisville Ave. in Monroe .
Live music, food(organic , of course) drinks of all kinds. An art show will feature local artists. A list of participants and more details about the festival will be announced as they become available
Are you an artist, street musician , home crafted artisan, folk art –old culture artist. prmom@comcast.net
Contact Angie Blades : 318-387-8446
October 30, 2008
- VIP Art Showing & On-Line Auction Preview Party
Council on Aging, 2407 Ferrand St. Monroe, la 71201
318-387-0535 , 6pm. to 8pm. Save the date
Artists interested in being a part contact Linda McGee 387-0535 , small fee for non-seniors. The annual on-line auction is a fundraiser for the council.
November 1, 2008
- Council on Aging Annual Senior Bazaar
2407 Ferrand St
Monroe 71201
318-387-0535
Marketplace for seniors along with Art Galleries throughout the complex
No charge for senior showing, no charge to attend.
prmom@comcast.net
November 8, 2008
- Lea Joyer Annual Bazaar
Special showing of art for Religion
Gumbo lunch / for a small donation.
No charge to attend day
4390 Old Sterlington Road
10-4 Monroe, La 71201
Contact Doris Jones for booth reservations 318-728-3388, 318-343-0073
November 8, 2008
- Annual Bizarre Craft Show
Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church
4390 Old Sterlington Road, Monroe, La 71203 in the gym
10am-4pm small booth : $50.00, double $100.00, professional $100.00
No charge to attend.
Contact Doris Jones office 343-0073, 728-3388
Now reserving space and locations
November 8, 2008
- Art and Gumbo Show
Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church
4390 Old Sterlington Road, Monroe, la in the old church
10am-4pm
$50.00 per artist for space.
Contact Doris Jones 728-3388 or mobile 351-3084 office 343-0073
Now taking reservations for gallery space, no charge for guests to attend
April 8 thru November 11, 2008
- Basket Collections For Women In The Military
ANYSOLDIER: Continuing in 2008, we will have a basket at each of our events to collect items for Louisiana women in the military. Here are items needed: snack foods (crackers, cookies, cereal bars, nutrigrain bars, etc), feminine hygiene products, lotions, non-perishable foods/meals; drink mixes (Crystal light, Kool-aid; GatorAide); phone cards; baby wipes, magazines, books, microwave popcorn, gum, canned chicken, beef jerky, hard candy, sheets, pillowcases, pillows, cotton socks; flipflops to wear to the shower; honey; Blistex; toothbrushes; floss; toothpaste; shampoo; deodorant, playing cards, shower gel.
This sounds like small stuff to each one of us but these care packages have significant positive morale impact for our sisters serving in defense of our country. Sorry, no home-made items are allowed. Remember - easy-open-lids! unscented items! no pork products! no chocolate (it melts)! Bring your items to the meeting!
Our first 2 care packages went to SGT Shanna Rutherford and SPC Amy Wilson. Both are from Louisiana-based companies and are with the US Army in Iraq. Our second 2 care packages went to PFC Courtney Waddell and Julie Korb, who are also from Louisiana-based companies and are with the US Army in Iraq.
2008 - We will begin lunch meetings in January. 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Same place - the Atrium! A buffet lunch will be available for $10 per person (This includes tax and tip!). Here are the remaining 2008 meeting dates, so mark your calendars!
June 10, 2008
July 8, 2008
August 12, 2008
September 9, 2008
October 14, 2008
November 11, 2008
December 1, 2008
- Art with a View
Monroe, La .December 11 Annual
Premier Plaza
Over 40 artists , showing their work over 8 floors
1900 North 18th Street
Monroe, La 71201
Free to attend , artists $50.00 per gallery
Contact Cindy Ingram 318-329-1921
March 11 thru December 9, 2008
- Mid South Regional Old Car Club
The Mid South Regional Old Car Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Louisville Avenue,Monroe @ 7 pm.
Membership is open to owners and those interested in the preservation of
vintage and antique automobiles and trucks. Visitors are welcome. For
information contact Ben Cumnock at 397-9800.
December 11, 2008
- Art with a View, Annual Christmas party for Premier Plaza
Art with a View, Annual Christmas party for Premier Plaza held in conjunction with the Monroe Chamber of Commerce after hours.
December 11th, 2008 - Thursday
Monroe, Premiere Plaza, 1900 North 18th Street , Monroe, la 71201 across from Brookshires
5pm-8pm
$50 to have a gallery in the show, double spaces and walk ways first come first reserved. Hanging starts December 5th.
-All 8 floors will have food and displayed art
** Now taking Reservations no charge to attend
Cindy Ingram : 318-329-1921 , prmom@comcast.net
4th Monday of each month
- Look Good…Feel Better: A service from the American Cancer Society, where licensed cosmetologists volunteer their time to work with women who are undergoing cancer treatment.
Look Good…Feel Better: A service from the American Cancer Society, where licensed cosmetologists volunteer their time to work with women who are undergoing cancer treatment. Each patient receives a free box of make-up and lessons on how to combat the temporary side effects of treatment which include make-up, head coverings & nail care.
10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., with lunch served, at the Kitty DeGree Breast Health Center located at St. Francis Medical Center North campus.
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