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October 2010
Through October 3
2010 Ark-La-Miss Fair
Come to the fair for rides, games, prizes, carnival food and fun for all ages!
Cost: $4 for adults; $3 for children
Monroe Civic Center
Monroe
Info: 318-396-8700 or www.arklamissfair.info
Through October 21
“Etc., Etc” Exhibit
Enjoy this new exhibition featuring prints and sculptures by Sheri Fleck Rieth and Tom Lee.
Time: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
ULM – Bry Art Gallery
Monroe
Info: (318) 342-1414 or www.ulm.edu/vapa
Through October 23
Jean Despujols Exhibition
Exhibition will include works from the Jean Despujols Collection of Paintings and Drawings of Indochina from the Meadows Museum of Art in Shreveport, LA. Also features paintings, period costumes and textiles of Indochina.
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
October 1
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
October 2
Bark in the Park
The event features a 5K run, 1K run, and a 1K walk for pets and owners.
Time: Registration 7:00 a.m.; Races begin 8:00 a.m.
Cost: Cost vary upon registration
Forsythe Park
Monroe
Info: (318) 366-7505
October 2
2010 Ride & Roar Rally
Bring your motorcycle out for the zoo’s annual poker run! Live entertainment provided by Southern Gritt, zoo tours and an after-party. Proceeds to benefit the Zoo Society projects and exhibits.
Time: Registration 8:00 a.m.; live entertainment 3:00 p.m. - Midnight
Cost: $30 to register, $10 for children
Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-2138 or www.monroezoo.com
October 7
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
October 8
Chris Tomlin Live in Concert
Come experience Grammy nominated Chris Tomlin in his Hello Love Tour!
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $35-$30
ULM – Fant Ewing Coliseum
Monroe
Info: www.gtickets.org or www.glory2gloryproductions.com
October 9
ULM Warhawks Home Football Game
Come out and support the team as they take on Florida Atlantic.
Cost: Ticket prices vary; ULM Students free with I.D.
ULM Malone Stadium
Monroe
Info: (318) 342-1000 or www.ulmwarhawks.com
October 9
Landry Vineyards Winery Outdoor Concert Series
Bring a lawn chair, blanket, and picnic dinner and enjoy some Cajun music.
Time: 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $5
Landry Vineyards, 5699 New Natchitoches Road
West Monroe
Info: (318) 557-9050 or www.landryvineyards.com
October 9
14th Annual Fall Celebration at Black Bayou
Come out and enjoy outdoor activities for the entire family! A fish fry, live native animals, fun and educational activities for the kids and much more!
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Monroe
Info: (318) 387-1114
October 15-17
US Hwy 80 Sale
October welcomes a full weekend for bargain hunters and shopaholics. Buy, Sell, or Trade… you’re sure to find something along the historic Hwy 80! The three-state event will cover a 392 mile route – one of the nation’s longest – from Mesquite, Texas through Louisiana to Jackson, Mississippi.
Time: 8:00 a.m. daily
Cost: Free to attend
Hwy 80
Texas to Mississippi
Info: www.easttexasguide.com
October 16
Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival
The festival honors the rich Celtic heritage of Northeast Louisiana. Performances from some of Ireland’s most famous bands ensure fun for the entire family!
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free at attend
Forsythe Park
Monroe
Info: www.nelacelticfest.net
October 23
Henry Bry Historic District Walking Tour
Join practicing architect F. Lestar Martin and take a walk through the original homestead of Henry Bry. Houses in this district represent two hundred years of architectural styles!
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Cost: $25
The Cooley House; Henry Bry Historic District
Downtown Monroe
Info: (318) 329-2237
October 30
ULM Warhawks Homecoming Football Game
Come out and support the team as they take on Troy.
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Ticket prices vary; ULM Students free with I.D.
ULM Malone Stadium
Monroe
Info: (318) 342-1000 or www.ulmwarhawks.com
October 30
Boo at the Zoo
Come out to the zoo and join the thousands who have enjoyed this “Trick or Treat” alternative. It’s sure to be a wild time with costume contests, activities for the kids and or course, candy! Bring the entire family to experience this day of fun and games and creatures of the night. And look out for special guest, Curious George!
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $5
Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-2138 or www.monroezoo.com |