November 2010

November 5
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


November 5-7
Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall
Come out for a Veteran’s Day celebration and honor the veterans as this traveling memorial stands as a reminder of the sacrifices made during the Vietnam War.
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Chennault Aviation and Military Museum of LA
Monroe
Info: (318) 362-5540 or www.travelingwall.us

November 7
Antique Alley Fall & Holiday Open House
Antique Alley merchants have held the Open House each year for approximately 20 years to usher in the holiday shopping season. Each store is open with refreshments and musicians often play music up and down Trenton Street.
Time: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free to attend
Antique Alley, Trenton Street
West Monroe
Info: (318) 387-1933 or (318) 387-5691 or
www.antique-alley.org

November 19-21
Crop 4 the Cure
Scrapbookers meet to work on their individual scrapbook projects. Proceeds go to local health care charities. Local vendors are present for shopping. Pay only to attend event – no dues. Reservations required.
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Cost: Weekend $25; Daily $15; Shoppers not participating in scrapbooking can enter for free
West Monroe Convention Center
West Monroe
Info: (318) 801-0256

November 20
ULM Warhawks Home Football Game
Come out and support the team as they take on North Texas.
Cost: Ticket prices vary; ULM Students free with I.D.
ULM Malone Stadium
Monroe
Info: (318) 342-1000 or www.ulmwarhawks.com

November 27
ULM Warhawks Home Football Game
Come out and support the team as they take on University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Cost: Ticket prices vary; ULM Students free with I.D.
ULM Malone Stadium
Monroe
Info: (318) 342-1000 or www.ulmwarhawks.com

November 27
Gallery Open Houses on Art Alley
Monroe
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

November 27
Downtown Christmas Market
Monroe Riverwalk

November 27 – December 18
Christmas on the River
Join us in Monroe-West Monroe for Christmas shopping, entertainment, and family fun. From ice skating and carolers in the streets to extended shopping hours and free live entertainment, we have a holiday schedule that you don’t want to miss! Each weekend has a special theme including the Kick-Off Weekend, Festival Weekend, and our favorite - the Old-Fashioned Weekend. Join us every weekend for extended shopping hours, entertainment, carriage rides, and so much more!
Monroe-West Monroe
Info: (318) 387-5691 or www.monroe-westmonroe.org

November 28- December 19
Santa’s Christmas Village at the Children’s Museum
Come and enjoy the many activities like walking through the snow, ice skating, make and take ornaments, cookie decorating, and taking pictures with the Snowman. Don’t forget about mailing letters to Santa at the Peppermint Post Office and story time with Mrs. Claus. And most of all, visit with Santa!
Time: Tuesday – Friday 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $5 Admission; $10 Ice Skating
The Children’s Museum
Monroe
Info: (318) 361-9611 or www.nelcm.org