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June 2010
Through July 17
47th Annual Juried Art Competition
The Juried Competition is one of the Masur’s most anticipated events. Works selected by the juror are included in an exhibition at the museum, and prizes are awarded in a variety of categories. Stop by the museum to see the high quality work featured from artists across the country.
Time: Tuesday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Saturday Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Masur Museum of Art
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-2237 or www.masurmuseum.org
Through-October 31
Tram Tours at Poverty Point
Come visit the park, tour the museum, then hop aboard the tram and take a guided tour with one of the Interpretive Rangers. Tour includes a stop at Mound A where visitors can disembark for a climb!
Time: 9:30 a.m.; 11:00 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.; 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily
Cost: $2 Site Entry Fee; Children (12 and under) and Seniors (62 and older) Free
Poverty Point State Historic Site
Epps
Info: (318) 926-5492 or (888) 926-5492
June 2
Wacky Wednesday at Bayou Bowl
Bayou Bowl offers $2 bowling and $2 burgers every Wednesday. Come have some classic family fun while enjoying live entertainment!
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Cost: $2
Bayou Bowl Family Fun Center
Monroe
Info: 318-325-2062 or www.bayoubowl.com
June 2
Mom’s STAY Out at Children’s Museum
Every Wednesday in June and July the museum is making the moms stay away! Drop the kids off at the museum for a full day of excitement and adventure. Bring a lunch and a smile and let they’ll take care of the rest with different activities each week. For ages 4-6.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $35
The Children’s Museum
Monroe
Info: (318) 361-9611 or www.nelcm.org
June 3
Downtown Gallery Crawl
Discover the works of talented artists as you “crawl” from one historic architectural jewel to the next with fine art, music, and local cuisine set against a hip, downtown backdrop overlooking the Ouachita River.
Time: 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free to attend
Downtown Monroe/West Monroe
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-1921 or www.downtowngallerycrawl.com
June 3
Chop Chop Thursdays at Bayou Bowl
Bayou Bowl has chopped the prices! Come out and have some classic family fun with half price bowling and half price pork chop sandwiches.
Time: 5:00 p.m. – Midnight
Cost: $2.25
Bayou Bowl Family Fun Center
Monroe
Info: 318-325-2062 or www.bayoubowl.com
June 4
First Friday Texas Hold’em Tournament
The no limit Texas Hold’em Tournament is a fundraiser for Krewe of Janus charities. Payout is 50% of all entry fees and 30% of all rebuys. Must be 21 to play.
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Cost: $80 plus $10 Registration fee; rebuys $40
Krewe of Janus float den, 901 Louisville Avenue
Monroe
Info: (318) 338-3172
June 4-6
Strauss Theatre – You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown
Come out and enjoy this live performance with Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the gang!
Time: Friday & Saturday 7:00 p.m.; Sunday 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $25
Strauss Theatre – Main Stage
Monroe
Info: (318) 323-6681 or www.strausstheatre.com
June 5
Raffia Basket Workshop at Poverty Point State Historic Site
Families are welcome to join in on the fun and make a “woven” basket with colored raffia!
Time: 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $2
Poverty Point State Historic Site
Epps
Info: (318) 926-5492 or (888) 926-5492
June 5
3rd Annual Downtown ArtFest
Visit the downtown cultural district for art, live music, food and more!
Time: 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free to attend
Downtown Monroe
Info: www.downtownartfest.com
June 5
Atlatl Contest at Poverty Point
Come test your skills at Poverty Point’s “atlatl” contest! This friendly competition will allow visitors to see how Native Americans hunted wild game. Recommended for participants age 10 and older.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Cost: $2
Poverty Point State Historic Site
Epps
Info: (318) 926-5492 or (888) 926-5492
June 6
Tool Demonstration at Poverty Point State Historic Site
Come and learn about the various tools that could have been used by the inhabitants of Poverty Point in their daily life. Poverty Point staff will be conducting tool demonstrations hourly.
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $2; Children (12 and under) and Seniors (62 and older) Free
Poverty Point State Historic Site
Epps
Info: (318) 926-5492 or (888) 926-5492
June 7-11
OPSO Youth Cadet Academy
This one week summer program is designed to provide a working knowledge and background of law enforcement in Ouachita Parish. It provides an avenue for community involvement and first-hand experience in keeping peace. For ages 10-12.
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $35
OPSO Rifle Range & Training Center
West Monroe
Info: (318) 327-1317
June 7-12
Zoo Summer Camp: Meet the Beasts
Campers will enjoy meeting all kinds of beasts: mammals, birds, and reptiles. Visiting campers will enjoy meeting our education animals up close. For 4th – 7th grades. Extended care and full day camp available at extra cost.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: Zoo Society Members $40; Non-Members $55
Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-2400 or www.monroezoo.org
June 8
Friends of Mercy Ministries
Come hear the heart and vision of Mercy Ministries and the powerful testimonies from graduates right here in its founding city!
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
ULM Library – University Conference Center
Monroe
Info: (615) 467-0506
June 9
Teen Workshops: Linoleum Prints
Students will design and carve their own original block print on linoleum then learn relief printing techniques. Students get to take linoleum block home as well as several homemade prints. For ages 12-16.
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $25 non-members; $20 members
Masur Museum of Art
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-2237 or www.masurmuseum.org
June 9
Wacky Wednesday at Bayou Bowl
Bayou Bowl offers $2 bowling and $2 burgers every Wednesday. Come have some classic family fun while enjoying live entertainment!
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Cost: $2
Bayou Bowl Family Fun Center
Monroe
Info: 318-325-2062 or www.bayoubowl.com
June 9
Mom’s STAY Out at Children’s Museum
Every Wednesday in June and July the museum is making the moms stay away! Drop the kids off at the museum for a full day of excitement and adventure. Bring a lunch and a smile and let they’ll take care of the rest with different activities each week. For ages 4-6.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $35
The Children’s Museum
Monroe
Info: (318) 361-9611 or www.nelcm.org
June 10
Chop Chop Thursdays at Bayou Bowl
Bayou Bowl has chopped the prices! Come out and have some classic family fun with half price bowling and half price pork chop sandwiches.
Time: 5:00 p.m. – Midnight
Cost: $2.25
Bayou Bowl Family Fun Center
Monroe
Info: 318-325-2062 or www.bayoubowl.com
June 12
Elizabeth Boston Concert
Come out and enjoy this live performance from Elizabeth Boston including songs from all eras of musical theatre.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Strauss Theatre – Main Stage
Monroe
Info: (318) 323-6681
June 12
Elvis and the Great Pretenders
Experience this ultimate tribute concert to the legends of rock, pop, and country music! The show includes artists performing as Elvis, Elton John, Conway Twitty, Tim McGraw, and many more. Proceeds benefit PAWS of Northeast LA.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $15-35
Monroe Civic Center – Jack Howard Theatre
Monroe
Info: (318) 397-0007
June 12
Children's Drop-In: Father’s Day Apron
Crown your dad “King of the Grill” with a grilling apron decorated especially for him. Children also get to choose a favorite herb and give Dad a recipe to try!
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $5
Biedenharn Museum & Gardens
Monroe
Info: (318) 387-5281 or www.bmuseum.org
June 12 & 13
Free Fishing Weekend
Louisiana State Parks and the Department of Wildlife & Fisheries host this outdoor recreational opportunity. This weekend only receive free admission at selected state parks for a day of pier or bank-side fishing.
Louisiana State Parks
Info: (888) 677-1400 or www.crt.state.la.us/parks
June 12 & 13
World Series Team Roping
Come check out this group of elite ropers from all over the United States.
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
Ike Hamilton Expo Center
West Monroe
Info: (318) 325-9160
June 13-17
Young Troupe Super Summer Workshop: Theatre Timeline
Where did masks in theatre come from? When did musicals become popular? Who is this Shakespeare guy anyway? Students will find out these answers and more as they take a historical trip through the different eras of theatre! For ages 5-11.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: Members $45; Non-Members $75
Strauss Theatre – Young Troupe Stage
Monroe
Info: (318) 323-0474 or www.youngtroupe.com
June 14 & 15
Youth Crime Scene Investigation Workshop
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is sponsoring this workshop designed for young people who have an interest in a professional career in law enforcement. The workshop will provide an understanding of the reasoning behind our procedures and hands-on experience with the processes involved. For ages 13-17.
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $15
OPSO Rifle Range & Training Center
West Monroe
Info: (318) 327-1317
June 14-18
Zoo Summer Camp: Moo at the Zoo
Campers will explore “Papa Dean’s Farm” with a different barnyard buddy each day! Campers will see how we depend on these animals. For kindergarten through 3rd grades. Extended care and full day camp available at extra cost.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: Zoo Society Members $40; Non-Members $55
Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-2400 or www.monroezoo.org
June 14-18
Zoo Summer Camp: Backyard Connection
Campers will explore the connections that people have with farm animals. We’ll spend time feeding, grooming and doing the “chores.” . For 4th – 7th grades. Extended care and full day camp available at extra cost.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: Zoo Society Members $40; Non-Members $55
Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-2400 or www.monroezoo.org
June 14-18
NCLAC Summer Arts Camp
In this week long, interactive arts workshop, children experience 2-D and 3-D art and drama with professional artists and art educators.
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $55 – $75
First Baptist Church, 200 S. Trenton Street
Ruston
Info: (318) 255-1450 or www.nclarts.org
June 14-18
Summer Art Camp: Adventures in Art
Learn drawing and design skills while experimenting with a variety of materials. Students will try their hand at sculpture, drawing, painting and collage. Students will have fun while fostering an appreciation for art and even make several works of art to take home. For ages 5-7
Time: 9:30 a.m. - noon
Cost: $75 non-members; $65 members
Masur Museum of Art
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-2237 or www.masurmuseum.org
June 14-18
CA Studio Workshop: Very Mice, I’m Sure
From Mickey Mouse to Reepicheep, hear stories all about mice. Also, fight choreography will be demonstrated by guest artist Jonathan Jolly. For ages 5-12.
Time: 2:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $85
The Children’s Museum
Monroe
Info: (318) 355-8891 or www.castudio.us
June 16
Wacky Wednesday at Bayou Bowl
Bayou Bowl offers $2 bowling and $2 burgers every Wednesday. Come have some classic family fun while enjoying live entertainment!
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Cost: $2
Bayou Bowl Family Fun Center
Monroe
Info: 318-325-2062 or www.bayoubowl.com
June 16
Mom’s STAY Out at Children’s Museum
Every Wednesday in June and July the museum is making the moms stay away! Drop the kids off at the museum for a full day of excitement and adventure. Bring a lunch and a smile and let they’ll take care of the rest with different activities each week. For ages 4-6.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $35
The Children’s Museum
Monroe
Info: (318) 361-9611 or www.nelcm.org
June 16
Cookie Decorating 101 at Tummy Yummy Creations
Bring the kids out to learn the basics of cookie art in this summer workshop.
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $25
Tummy Yummy Creations
West Monroe
Info: (318) 398-1954
June 17
Chop Chop Thursdays at Bayou Bowl
Bayou Bowl has chopped the prices! Come out and have some classic family fun with half price bowling and half price pork chop sandwiches.
Time: 5:00 p.m. – Midnight
Cost: $2.25
Bayou Bowl Family Fun Center
Monroe
Info: 318-325-2062 or www.bayoubowl.com
June 18
Lunch at the Children’s Museum
Bring a sack lunch and join the Children’s Museum every Friday for “Tales and Tunes” with the infamous storyteller Mrs. Moran!
Time: Noon
Cost: Free with $5 Museum Admission Fee
The Children’s Museum
Monroe
Info: (318) 361-9611 or www.nelcm.org
June 19
Family Day at PaPa Simpson’s Farm
Want to spend the day outdoors? Pack a picnic lunch and come out to the farm. The whole family will have fun caring for the baby animals in the petting zoo and taking a hay ride. And don’t forget about the hay maze and horse rides. There’s so much to see and do!
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Cost: $8 per person
PaPa Simpson’s Farm, 961 Rich Road
Arcadia
Info: (318) 263-2383 or (318) 278-0883
June 19
A Family Affair Concert
Experience this concert featuring award-winning artists Anthony Hamilton and special guests Dave Hollister and Carl Thomas.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Monroe Civic Center – Arena
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-2338 or www.ticketmaster.com
June 19
Sand Sifting Activity at Poverty Point State Historic Site
Bring the kids out for this hands-on activity. Children can try out the sandbox area to sift for buried beads then make a necklace with the found treasures. For ages 2 to 8.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $2; Children (12 and under) and Seniors (62 and older) Free
Poverty Point State Historic Site
Epps
Info: (318) 926-5492 or (888) 926-5492
June 19
Bird House Activity at Poverty Point State Historic Site
Bring the kids out for this hands-on activity. Children will paint a birdhouse while learning some bird facts and the significance of birds at Poverty Point. For ages 8 and up.
Time: 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Cost: $2; Children (12 and under) and Seniors (62 and older) Free
Poverty Point State Historic Site
Epps
Info: (318) 926-5492 or (888) 926-5492
June 19
Scrapbook Garage Sale
Krazy Skraps and Sugar-n-Spice host their 2nd annual scrapbook sale. Come out and get some great scrapbooking supplies at a discounted rate!
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free to attend
West Monroe Convention Center
West Monroe
Info: (318) 355-8650
June 20-21
Miss Louisiana’s Outstanding Teen Pageant
Twenty-five contestants will compete for the title and will perform in production numbers with their Fleur de Lis Princesses. Preliminaries on Sunday, and finals on Monday.
Time: Sunday 5:30 p.m.; Monday 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Ticket Prices Vary
Monroe Civic Center
Monroe
Info: (318) 343-1300 or www.misslouisiana.com
June 20-24
Young Troupe Super Summer Workshop: Playwriting
Every play starts somewhere, and that’s in the mind of a creative writer. In this advanced workshop students will discover different genres and styles of writing plays and have the opportunity to have one of their plays performed on stage! For ages 12-18.
Time: 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Members $45; Non-Members $75
Strauss Theatre – Young Troupe Stage
June 21-25
NCLAC Summer Arts Camp
In this week long, interactive arts workshop, children experience 2-D and 3-D art and drama with professional artists and art educators.
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $55 – $75
Homer City Hall, 400 E. Main Street
Homer
Info: (318) 255-1450 or www.nclarts.org
June 21-25
Zoo Summer Camp: Monkeyin’ Around
Campers will have a blast hanging around, learning about the resident primates! For kindergarten through 3rd grades. Extended care and full day camp available at extra cost.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: Zoo Society Members $40; Non-Members $55
Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-2400 or www.monroezoo.org
June 21-25
Zoo Summer Camp: Capuchins, Guenons, and Baboons! Oh my!
Campers will learn about the old and new world monkeys and be able to tell the difference between monkeys and apes. All while they’re “hangin’ around” with the resident primates. For 4th – 7th grades. Extended care and full day camp available at extra cost.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: Zoo Society Members $40; Non-Members $55
Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-2400 or www.monroezoo.org
June 21-25
Zoo Summer Camp: Nature Nuts
Campers will learn the importance of being green. Through plants, campers will discover how they can make positive impact on the world. For 4th – 7th grades. Extended care and full day camp available at extra cost.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: Zoo Society Members $40; Non-Members $55
Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-2400 or www.monroezoo.org
June 21-25
Summer Art Camp: Young Artists
Improve drawing skills and learn important drawing and painting techniques while experimenting with new mediums. Students will get tours and hands-on experience relating to the museum’s current exhibition. Creativity and skill building are the emphasis of this session. For ages 8-11
Time: 9:30 a.m. - noon
Cost: $75 non-members; $65 members
Masur Museum of Art
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-2237 or www.masurmuseum.org
June 21-25
CA Studio Workshop: All Four Feet
Experience singing, dancing, acting and story-telling about classic four-footed friends. For ages 5-12.
Time: 2:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $85
The Children’s Museum
Monroe
Info: (318) 355-8891 or www.castudio.us
June 21
An Evening with the Raleigh Ringers
Experience music of many kinds performed with drill-team precision on more than a hundred beautiful bells in motion.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $12 General Admission
First Baptist Church Calhoun, 2981 Highway 80
Calhoun
Info: (318) 644-5101
June 23
Teen Workshops: Self Portrait Collage
Students experience a fun way to create a unique and colorful self portrait. For ages 12-16.
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $25 non-members; $20 members
Masur Museum of Art
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-2237 or www.masurmuseum.org
June 23
Wacky Wednesday at Bayou Bowl
Bayou Bowl offers $2 bowling and $2 burgers every Wednesday. Come have some classic family fun while enjoying live entertainment!
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Cost: $2
Bayou Bowl Family Fun Center
Monroe
Info: 318-325-2062 or www.bayoubowl.com
June 23
Mom’s STAY Out at Children’s Museum
Every Wednesday in June and July the museum is making the moms stay away! Drop the kids off at the museum for a full day of excitement and adventure. Bring a lunch and a smile and let they’ll take care of the rest with different activities each week. For ages 4-6.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $35
The Children’s Museum
Monroe
Info: (318) 361-9611 or www.nelcm.org
June 24
Chop Chop Thursdays at Bayou Bowl
Bayou Bowl has chopped the prices! Come out and have some classic family fun with half price bowling and half price pork chop sandwiches.
Time: 5:00 p.m. – Midnight
Cost: $2.25
Bayou Bowl Family Fun Center
Monroe
Info: 318-325-2062 or www.bayoubowl.com
June 24-26
47th Annual Miss Louisiana Pageant
Come support your favorite contestant at this preliminary competition to the Miss America Pageant! Competition phases include interview, talent, swimsuit, and evening gown.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Ticket Prices Vary
Monroe Civic Center
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-2338 or www.misslouisiana.com
June 25
Biedenharn Special Evening Hours
Special evening hours are perfect for couples, families, and friends! They are also ideal for night photography, marriage proposals and garden enthusiasts. Each month features different flowering plants, which take on a completely different look under the evening sky as do Biedenharn’s sculpture and water features. Subject to change without notice pending weather conditions.
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Biedenharn Museum & Gardens
Monroe
Info: (318) 387-5281 or www.bmuseum.org
June 25
Lunch at the Children’s Museum
Bring a sack lunch and join the Children’s Museum every Friday for “Tales and Tunes” with the infamous storyteller Mrs. Moran!
Time: Noon
Cost: Free with $5 Museum Admission Fee
The Children’s Museum
Monroe
Info: (318) 361-9611 or www.nelcm.org
June 26
Wet-n-Wild
Be prepared to get wet in a day of water park fun for everyone! Slip-n-slides, giant water rides, a dunkin’ booth, and live music! Don’t forget a towel and footwear. Proceeds benefit the Louisiana Purchase & Gardens Zoo projects, exhibits, and activities.
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $7
Louisiana Purchase & Gardens Zoo
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-2400
June 26
Downtown Cinema
Come enjoy this outdoor movie experience in Downtown Monroe! This month's feature film is "Honey! I Shrunk the Kids!" Remember to bring your own seating.
Time: Music Entertainment 7:00 p.m.; Movie 7:45 p.m.
Cost: Free
128 South Grand
Downtown Monroe
Info: www.thedowntowncinema.com
June 30
Teen Workshops: Altered Books
Students will experiment using different techniques while making a work of art from recycled books.
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $25 non-members; $20 members
Masur Museum of Art
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-2237 or www.masurmuseum.org
June 30
Wacky Wednesday at Bayou Bowl
Bayou Bowl offers $2 bowling and $2 burgers every Wednesday. Come have some classic family fun while enjoying live entertainment!
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Cost: $2
Bayou Bowl Family Fun Center
Monroe
Info: 318-325-2062 or www.bayoubowl.com
June 30
Mom’s STAY Out at Children’s Museum
Every Wednesday in June and July the museum is making the moms stay away! Drop the kids off at the museum for a full day of excitement and adventure. Bring a lunch and a smile and let they’ll take care of the rest with different activities each week. For ages 4-6.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $35
The Children’s Museum
Monroe
Info: (318) 361-9611 or www.nelcm.org
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