Fridays
“Mommy and Me” Art Classes
Classes are held every Friday morning for moms and their toddlers. The classes are a good introduction to arts and crafts for the very young child.
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $5 per child
Doodlez Art Studio and Gifts, 1126 Oliver Rd.
Monroe
Info: (318) 410-8556 or www.doodlezpage.com

September 20-November 9
German Expressionism: The Gus Kopriva Collection
German Expressionism refers to a number of related creative movements that emerged in Germany before the first world war and reached a peak in Berlin in the 1920s. This exhibition includes prints by internationally renowned artists Wassily Kandinsky, Ernst Kirchner, Paul Klee, Käthe Kollwitz, and Edvard Munch.
Time: Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Friday-Sunday 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Masur Museum
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-2237 or www.masurmuseum.org  

October 20-November 13
Ceramics Exhibition
Conner Burns of Natchez, Mississippi presents his Ceramics Exhibition.
Time: Monday-Thrusday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Friday 8:00a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
ULM – Bry Art Gallery
Monroe
Info: (318) 342-1414 or www.ulm.edu/vapa

October 30-November 2
ULM Opera – Hansel & Gretel
The ULM Opera presents "Hansel and Gretel."
Time: Thursday & Friday 7:30 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $15
ULM – Brown Theatre
Monroe
Info: (318) 342-1414 or www.ulm.edu/vapa

November 1
Council on Aging Annual Senior Bazaar
Get a head start on your Christmas shopping as more than 40 vendors display their unique, handcrafted items throughout the halls of the Carolyn Rose Strauss Senior Center. Have lunch with us, enjoy our famous Gumbo, Broccoli & Cheese Soup, Chicken Salad Sandwiches, and a variety of cakes, pies, and other homemade goodies!
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free to attend
Council on Aging, 2407 Ferrand St.
Monroe
Info: (318) 387-0535 or www.ouachitacoa.com

November 1
BBQ and Blues on the Ouachita
The smell of BBQ and music fill the air. Mauva Bell and Hot Water, Po’ Henry and Tookie, and others perform as contestants prepare their delectable BBQ.
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $10
Main Street
Downtown Columbia
Info: (318) 649-2138

November 1
Strauss Young Troupe Performance: Dracula
Solicitor, Jonathan Harker, gets trapped in Transylvania as his fiancé’s friend, Lucy, falls to vampires in England. Von Helsing sets out to destroy the undead Lucy and the story of Dracula unfolds. Additional showing November 8.
Time: 2:00 & 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Adults $10; Students $6
Strauss Theatre – Young Troupe Stage
Monroe
Info: (318) 323-0474

November 1-2
American Amateur Team Roping Championship
Ike Hamilton Expo Center
West Monroe
Info: (318) 325-9160

November 1-29
Featured Artist, Joy Copeland
During the month of November, the Ouachita River Art Gallery will feature the work of painter Joy Copeland of Bastrop, La.
Time: Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Ouachita River Art Gallery, 308 Trenton Street
West Monroe
Info: (318) 322-2380

November 2
Antique Alley 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

November 3
ULM Faculty Artist Concert Series – Lunte/Seiler
Dr. Sandra Lunte, flutist, and Dr. Richard Seiler, pianist, who make up the Lunte/Seiler Duo, will present a recital as part of the Faculty Artist Concert series.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $10
ULM – Emy Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall
Monroe
Info: (318) 342-1414 or www.ulm.edu/vapa

November 4
ULM New Music Ensemble
The New Music Ensemble is a recital that features new music written by ULM Composition students and performed by students, faculty, and others. These new composers are students of Dr. Mel Mobley, ULM Music Faculty.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
ULM – Emy Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall
Monroe
Info: (318) 342-1414 or www.ulm.edu/vapa

November 6
Thanksgiving Tablescapes
Welcome the holiday season with Louisiana Master Florist Martha Edwards. Her floral creations and ideas are sure to inspire your family’s table setting décor. Registration opens October 7.
Time: 12:00 & 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $20, Reservations Required
Biedenharn Museum & Gardens
Monroe
Info: (318) 387-5281 or www.bmuseum.org

November 6
ULM Low Brass Studio Recital
Low Brass students of Dr. Micah Everett, including trombonists, euphoniumists, and tubists are featured in recital.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
ULM – Emy Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall
Monroe
Info: (318) 342-1414 or www.ulm.edu/vapa

November 6-8
Strauss Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: The Altos
The Altos…like the Sopranos only lower…will make you laugh until you cry, as you become a part of the evening’s drama. If you were a fan of HBO’s Sopranos, you won’t want to miss this murder mystery musical comedy!
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $35-40
Cork Room, Chateau Restaurant
Monroe
Info: (318) 323-6681

November 6-9
Strauss Main Stage Performance: Ladies First
In this comedy set in 1962, Jackie Kennedy has just completed White House renovations and invites Eleanor, Bess, Mamie, Pat and Lady Bird for their approval. Instead, the mud starts flying! In the process we discover how touching, difficult, and even funny it can be to hold the highest, unpaid job in America. Additional showing: November 6-9.
Time: Thursday – Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $25
Strauss Theatre – Main Stage
Monroe
Info: (318) 323-6681

November 7
First Friday Texas Hold’em Tournament
The no limit Texas Hold’em Tournament is a fundraiser for Krewe of Janus charities. Payout is 80% of entry fee. Must be 21 to play.
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Cost: $100 plus $10 Registration fee
Krewe of Janus float den
Monroe
Info: (318) 338-3172

November 7-8
Northeast Louisiana Cutting Association
Ike Hamilton Expo Center
West Monroe
Info: (318) 325-9160

November 8
Big Brothers, Big Sisters Orientation Workshop
Start changing the world with one kid at a time. Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Northeast Louisiana is looking for adults to spend one hour a week with a child playing a game, watching a movie, doing an art project, and just talking. Find out more at this public information/orientation workshop. Additional workshop dates: November 11, and December 2, 13, & 16. (Times vary.)
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. p.m.
1103 Hudson Lane, 2nd floor
Monroe
Info: (318)323-9034 or www.wellspringalliance.org

November 8
Drop-In Children’s Activity: Fall Salad Planters
Children will discover the various salad greens that can be grown through the fall and winter seasons. They will explore the many different forms of lettuces and greens, which have a variety of flavors, shapes, and colors.
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $5
Biedenharn Museum & Gardens
Monroe
Info: (318) 387-5281 or www.bmuseum.org

November 8
Annual Cross Craft Bazaar and Gumbo Lunch
Craft booths will be set up to browse and gumbo plates will be sold on location for dining on the premises or take-out. This year’s bazaar will also feature a Christian art show.
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free to attend
Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, 4390 Old Sterlington Rd.
Monroe
Info: (318) 343-0073 or (318) 728-3388

November 8
Monroe Symphony Orchestra Concert
The Monroe Symphony Orchestra welcomes Italian flutist Mario Carbotta to open the 2008-2009 season in a program including Mozart’s beautiful Concerto No. 1 for Flute and Orchestra in G Major and Symphony No. 1 in D Major by Schubert.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $10-20; Students $5
First Assembly of God Church
West Monroe
Info: (318) 812-6761

November 8
Taste of Homer
Over 100 area cooks prepare their favorite dish from homemade fried pies, turnip greens, roasted chicken, gumbo, tons of casseroles, and great desserts. Area merchants will be hosting an open house to start your Christmas shopping.
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $10
Homer City Hall
Homer
Info: (318) 927-2046 ext 201 or (318) 927-3271

November 8
Strauss Young Troupe Performance: Dracula
Solicitor, Jonathan Harker, gets trapped in Transylvania as his fiancé’s friend, Lucy, falls to vampires in England. Von Helsing sets out to destroy the undead Lucy and the story of Dracula unfolds.
Time: 2:00 & 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Adults $10; Students $6
Strauss Theatre – Young Troupe Stage
Monroe
Info: (318) 323-0474

November 8
Animal Rock Festival
This family event is a benefit for the Morehouse Humane Society. Featured bands will be Highlines, Streamline, and Adam Dale & The Radio Chase.
Time: 4:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Cost: $12
Bastrop/Morehouse Fairgrounds
Bastrop
Info: (318) 281-3794

November 8
Poverty Point Nature Night Hike
At dusk, visitors are invited to come and take part in a ranger-guided, night-time tour of the site.
Time: Dusk
Cost: Free
Poverty Point State Historic Site
Epps
Info: (318) 926-5492 or (888) 926-5492

November 8
Taste of the Twin Cities
Come out for your chance to experience the incredible food of Monroe-West Monroe restaurants and start your holiday shopping with local vendors.
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $12
Monroe Civic Center – Arena
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-2225; www.tasteofthetwincities.org

November 10
ULM Clarinet Ensemble Performance
The ULM Clarinet Ensemble, directed by ULM Music Faculty member, Dr. Scot Humes, will be featured in recital.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
ULM – Emy Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall
Monroe
Info: (318) 342-1414 or www.ulm.edu/vapa

November 11
ULM Fall Choral Concert
Dr. Deborah Chandler directs the ULM Concert Choir in a fall performance.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
First United Methodist Church
Monroe
Info: (318) 342-1414 or www.ulm.edu/vapa

November 11
Big Brothers, Big Sisters Orientation Workshop
Start changing the world with one kid at a time. Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Northeast Louisiana is looking for adults to spend one hour a week with a child playing a game, watching a movie, doing an art project, and just talking. Find out more at this public information/orientation workshop. Additional workshop dates: December 2, 13, & 16. (Times vary.)
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
1103 Hudson Lane, 2nd floor
Monroe
Info: (318)323-9034 or www.wellspringalliance.org

November 12
ULM Wind Ensemble Performance
Derle R. Long conducts the ULM Wind Ensemble in concert.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
ULM – Brown Theatre
Monroe
Info: (318) 342-1414 or www.ulm.edu/vapa

November 13
Envision ULM
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Monroe Civic Center – B.D. Robinson Conference Hall
Monroe
Info: (318) 342-5423

November 15
River City Cutting Association
Ike Hamilton Expo Center
West Monroe
Info: (318) 325-9160

November 15
23^rd Annual Monroe Parks & Recreation’s Half Marathon
Men and women in age groups 19 & under to 70 & over can compete in this annual event.
Time: Registration 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.; Race 9:00 a.m.
Cost: Pre-registration before November 12 $15; Race Day $20
Forsythe Park
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-2456

November 15-16
Mistletoe & More Show
The show provides gifts for everyone, clothing, accessories, and holiday decorations. Mistletoe & More provides everything you need for the holiday season!
Time: Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Adults $3; Children (10 and under) Free
West Monroe Convention Center
West Monroe
Info: (318) 470-6714 or (318) 564-9489 or www.dphbgiftmarket.com

November 16
Annual High School Flute Invitational
Dr. Sandra Lunte directs this annual high school flute invitational in which high school flutists are invited to spend a day that includes flute lessons and playing with the ULM Flute Choir in this recital.
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free to attend
ULM – Emy Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall
Monroe
Info: (318) 342-1414 or www.ulm.edu/vapa

November 17
ULM Flute Soloists
Sandra Lunte presents her flute studio in concert.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
ULM – Emy Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall
Monroe
Info: (318) 342-1414 or www.ulm.edu/vapa

November 17-21, 24-25
Annual Art Sale
The annual art sale is a much anticipated event. Every year, people look forward to the opportunity to complete their Christmas shopping with unique, inexpensive works of art by the ULM faculty, alumni, and students.
Time: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free to attend
ULM – Bry Art Gallery
Monroe
Info: (318) 342-1414 or www.ulm.edu/vapa

November 18
ULM Jazz Ensemble Performance
Larry Anderson directs the ULM Jazz Ensemble in concert.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
ULM – Brown Theatre
Monroe
Info: (318) 342-1414 or www.ulm.edu/vapa

November 19
ULM Orchestra Performance
Jason Rinehart conducts the ULM Orchestra in concert.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
ULM – Emy Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall
Monroe
Info: (318) 342-1414 or www.ulm.edu/vapa

November 20
Grand Opening of Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum
A tour of the facility and reception in ELSong Gardens will commemorate the ribbon cutting and opening of the newest addition to the Biedenharn campus.
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Biedenharn Museum & Gardens
Monroe
Info: (318) 387-5281 or www.bmuseum.org

November 20
DANCE Fusion
Robin Stephens presents dance students featuring their own choreography in this night of Dance Fusion.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
ULM – Brown Theatre
Monroe
Info: (318) 342-1414 or www.ulm.edu/vapa

November 21-23
Crop 4 the Cure
Scrapbookers can meet at this convention to work on their individual scrapbook projects. Proceeds from the convention go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Local vendors will also be present for the public to come and browse.
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Cost: Scrapbooker fee $25; Attendants not participating in scrapbooking sessions are asked to make a donation to Susan G. Komen foundation upon entering to shop. 
West Monroe Convention Center
West Monroe
Info: (318) 801-0256  

November 22
Make-and-Take a Seasonal Craft
The Art Department at the Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum allows kids to make-and-take a seasonal or holiday craft once a month.
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free with paid admission to the museum
Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum
Monroe
Info: (318) 361-9611 or www.nelcm.org

November 22
Louisiana Delta Ballet – Cinderella
The classic and timeless story of Cinderella will come to life as Louisiana Delta Ballet presents this full length production. The magical evening will be a delight to an audience of all ages.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $25
Monroe Civic Center – Jack Howard Theatre
Monroe
Info: (318) 345-1155

November 22
La. Opelousas Horse Show
Time: TBA
Monroe Civic Center – Equestrian Pavilion
Info: (318) 715-0211

November 23-January 18
Masur Museum Exhibition: John Scott Retrospective
John Scott is one of Louisiana’s most celebrated artists of the past 50 years. Scott was influenced by jazz and the variety of cultures present in his native city, New Orleans. He worked with a  variety of media, but is widely known for his metal sculptures.
Time: Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Friday-Sunday 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Masur Museum
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-2237 or www.masurmuseum.org

November 24
ULM Percussion Ensemble Performance
Larry Anderson presents the Percussion Ensemble in concert including a performance by the ULM Steel Drum Band.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
ULM – Brown Theatre
Monroe
Info: (318) 342-1414 or www.ulm.edu/vapa