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September
January-December
Daily Tours at the Biedenharn Museum
The Biedenharn Museum & Gardens is a perfect destination for group tours. The last tour of each day begins at 4 p.m. Groups of ten or more are requested to make reservations.
Cost: Free
Time: Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Biedenharn Museum & Gardens
Monroe
Info: (318) 387-5281 or www.bmuseum.org
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
August 17-September 10
Highlights of the Permanent Collection
The Twin Cities Art Foundation has been collecting works of art for the Masur Museum for over thirty-five years. The exhibition features many of those seldom seen works.
Time: Tuesdays – Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Fridays – Sundays 2;00 – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Masur Museum of Art
Monroe
Info: (318) 329-2237
August 29 – September 1
Cotton Land Cluster of Dog Shows
The show includes four all breed dog shows and thirteen specialty dog shows. The 2007 show featured dogs from 42 states, Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica. Many of the dogs that participate continue to compete in New York’s televised broadcast of the Westminster Dog Show. Proceeds from the show go to Ouachita Parish Sheriffs Canine Unit and Veterinary Medicine Scholarships at LSU and Mississippi State.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily
Cost: Adults $4; Children $2
Monroe Civic Center
Monroe
Info: (318) 343-8604
September 3
Story Time with Mrs. Moran!
Every first Wednesday of the month, children can come in and enjoy an interactive, lively story time!
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Cost: Free with paid admission
The Children’s Museum
Monroe
Info: (318) 361-9611
September 4
“Singers Wanted” Free Vocal Lessons for Women
Participants will have a chance to sharpen their vocal skills, as well as check out the award-winning chorus with lessons sponsored by Piney Hills Harmony/Sweet Adelines International. Instruction is by a certified instructor, and all voice ranges are welcome. Ability to read music is not required.
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Presbyterian Church of Ruston, 212 N. Bonner
Ruston
Info: (318) 614-0206
September 5
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
Septmeber 5-6
Ike Hamilton Memorial Cutting Horse Show
This show will draw attendants and participants from all over the surrounding areas. The show will feature many young horses. Come out and watch as many of these horses are shown for the very first time!
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Ike Hamilton Expo Center
West Monroe
Info: (318) 325-9160
September 6
Scouting Safari
The 3rd Annual Girl Scout Jamboree Registration Event is a family event that will include games, food, spacewalks, door prizes, and the opportunity to meet Miss Louisiana 2008, Blair Abane. The first 100 girls will receive free zoo passes.
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo
Monroe
Info: (318) 325-2691
September 6
Poverty Point Bird Hike
Guests will be given a brief introduction to bird watching by Ms. Rosalie Overby of Oak Grove. Beginners and experienced bird watchers will learn to appreciate Poverty Point for the many kinds of birds to be found on the site. Kildeer, meadow larks, dickcissels, starlings, and many others frequent the Poverty Point State Historic Site.
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $2, includes access to the museum, video, and a self-guided nature tour (Children 12 & under and Seniors are admitted Free)
Poverty Point State Historic Site
Epps
Info: (318) 926-5492 or (888) 926-5492
September 6 – October 4
“Cookies, Cookies, and More Cookies”
Baking and decorating cookie classes by Tummy Yummy Creations are offered for children 7-15 years of age. The workshop lasts 4 weeks with one session per week. All supplies and materials are included, as well as the packaging of Edible Art projects to take home.
Time: Varies by choice
Cost: $45
Tummy Yummy Creations, 405 Natchitoches St.
West Monroe
Info: (318) 398-1954 or www.tummyyummycreations.com
September 11-13
Strauss Main Stage Theatre: The Fantasticks
The classic story features the tale of two meddling, matchmaking fathers who scheme to get their children together. It’s a celebration of love – first love, lost love, and true love. As the longest running play in Off-Broadway history, this show has delighted audiences across the world. Additional showings September 18-21 and 25-28.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $25
Strauss Theatre – Young Troupe Stage
Monroe
Info: (318) 323-6681
September 12
Moonlit Gardens: 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.
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Biedenharn Museum & Gardens
Monroe
Info: (318) 387-5281 or www.bmuseum.org
September 13
Swampstock - CANCELLED
September 13
Community Days: Native American Month
Community days are a series of getting to know your past thru several collections of artifacts, antiques, stories, and watching folk art and cultural demonstrations. Coming out to the plantation is a step back into time and a chance to share in the memories of days past.
Time: 8:00 a.m. – mid afternoon
Cost: Free, Lunch for a small donation
Historic Starr Homeplace
Oak Ridge
Info: (318) 244-5700 or (318) 329-1921 or www.starrhomeplace.org
September 13
Drop-In Children’s Activity
Plant a Plant for Grandparent’s Day: Surprise your grandparents with a plant that you planted, or come to the Biedenharn and garden together!
Cost: $5
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Biedenharn Museum & Gardens
Monroe
Info: (318) 387-5281 or www.bmuseum.org
September 14
Black Bear Summer 2-Person Scramble
The 2-Person Scramble provides the green fee, cart, range balls, lunch, and prizes.
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person
Black Bear Golf Course
Delhi
Info: (318) 878-2162
September 16
Designing an Evening Garden
Make your garden a special place both day and night by creating an evening garden for all to enjoy. Special guest Michael Franklin, landscape designer and resident of Ruston, La., will share tips for making your garden a sensory experience. Reservations Required. Registration Opens August 12.
Cost: Free
Time: 12:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Biedenharn Museum & Gardens
Monroe
Info: (318) 387-5281 or www.bmuseum.org
September 18
Taste of Home Cooking Show
The show provides fun cooking demonstrations by a nutritionist. Home decorating and furnishing ideas are also a part of the show. With door prizes, vendors, and food galore, it’s one of the tastiest events of the season!
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $10
West Monroe Convention Center
West Monroe
Info: (318) 387-3922 Ext. 115 or (318) 387-5691
September 18-21
Strauss Main Stage Theatre: The Fantasticks
The classic story features the tale of two meddling, matchmaking fathers who scheme to get their children together. It’s a celebration of love – first love, lost love, and true love. As the longest running play in Off-Broadway history, this show has delighted audiences across the world. Additional showings September 25-28.
Time: Thursday – Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $25
Strauss Theatre – Young Troupe Stage
Monroe
Info: (318) 323-6681
September 19-21
“RE-UNITED and RE-IGNITED” 26th Anniversary Celebration
Join the Eagles Nest World Prayer and Training Center’s on this memorable occasion and connect with new and old friends. Saturday is Family Day. Bring the whole family and be blessed!
Time: Friday 6:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.; Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Cost: Free, Donations Accepted
Eagles Nest World Prayer and Training Center
Monroe
Info: (318) 343-9789
September 20
Poverty Point Bead Workshop
Bring your lunch and learn how to string beads!
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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
September 20
Strauss Young Troupe: Camelot
Based on the King Arthur legend as adapted from the T.H. White novel The Once and Future King, the performance depicts a story of King Arthur and the formation of the Round Table. Additional showing September 27.
Time: 2:00 & 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Adults $10; Students $6
Strauss Theatre – Main Stage
Monroe
Info: (318) 323-0474
September 20
20th Annual Louisiana Chicken Festival Poker Run, Fishing Tournament, & Beauty Pageant
The Chicken Festival provides multiple events to finance beautification of the community, provide scholarships, and promote the poultry industry. With a variety of activities, everyone can have a great time! (For more festival information see September 26-27 entry.)
Time: Poker Run 8:00 a.m.; Fishing Tournament 5:00 a.m.; Pageant 10:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Dubach
Info: (318) 777-1964
September 20-21
7th Annual Magnolia Classic Paint Horse Show and Futurities
The show is a great opportunity to see the American Paint Horse at its finest as presented by exhibitors from all over the country.
Time: Saturday 7:00 a.m.; Sunday 8:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
Ike Hamilton Expo Center
West Monroe
Info: (318) 325-9160 or (318) 255-8153 or www.arklatexphc.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
September 22-October 16
ULM Art Sculpture Exhibit
Sculpture Exhibition by Michael Warrick, Professor of Art at University of Arkansas, Little Rock.
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
September 23
ULM Faculty Artist Concert Series – Humes/Mobley
Scot Humes, clarinetist, and Mel Mobley, percussionist, will perform 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
September 25
ULM Guest Artist on Campus – Gabriel Sanchez
Gabriel Sanchez, pianist, will perform as part of the Guest Artists On Campus series.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
ULM – Emy Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall
Monroe
Info: (318) 342-1414 or www.ulm.edu/vapa
September 25-28
Strauss Main Stage Theatre: The Fantasticks
The classic story features the tale of two meddling, matchmaking fathers who scheme to get their children together. It’s a celebration of love – first love, lost love, and true love. As the longest running play in Off-Broadway history, this show has delighted audiences across the world.
Time: Thursday – Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $25
Strauss Theatre – Young Troupe Stage
Monroe
Info: (318) 323-6681
September 25-28
ULM TheatreWorks Performance – The Foreigner
The performance is the story of Charlie, a painfully sky Englihsman, who visits Georgia and poses as a mysterious foreigner who speaks no English. Watch as Charlie runs into trouble when he overhears a plot by the Ku Klux Klan.
Time: Thursday-Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $10
ULM – Black Box Theatre
Monroe
Info: (318) 342-1414 or www.ulm.edu/vapa
September 26-27
20th Annual Louisiana Chicken Festival
The festival continues with a street dance and many fun festival activities. From arts & crafts to the infamous Strut, Cackle, and Crow Contest, the weekend has an abundance of fun for everyone! Other activities include hot air balloon rides, a parade, and much more!
Time: Friday 6:30 – 11:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
Downtown
Dubach
Info: (318) 777-1964
September 26-28
2nd Annual ScrapPink Convention
Scrapbookers can meet at this national 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 $50; 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
September 27
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
September 27
Strauss Young Troupe: Camelot
Based on the King Arthur legend as adapted from the T.H. White novel The Once and Future King, the performance depicts a story of King Arthur and the formation of the Round Table.
Time: 2:00 & 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Adults $10; Students $6
Strauss Theatre – Main Stage
Monroe
Info: (318) 323-0474
September 27-28
Black Bear Course Championship
Individual championship includes green fee, cart, range balls, lunch, and prizes.
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $100 per person
Black Bear Golf Course
Delhi
Info: (318) 878-2162
September 29-30
Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association Horse Sale
Yearlings by leading sires throughout the country will be offered for sale. This is the only sale in Louisiana dedicated solely to selling yearlings. Yearlings sold at this sale have historically averaged earnings of more than 4 times their purchase price.
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Ike Hamilton Expo Center
West Monroe
Info: (318) 325-9160
September 30
ULM Guest Artist on Campus – Mark Snyder
Mark Snyder will present a recital as part of VAPA's Guest Artists On Campus series. Mark is a composer, performer and teacher living in Cleveland, Mississippi. Enabled with a laptop, video projector, clarinet, tuba & accordion, Mark creates multimedia compositions with themes as varied as a caricature of a Swedish dock worker turned astronaut, equates his own transition to parenthood with De Quincey's writings on Opium and orchestrates these with live instrument processing, prerecorded sounds and video.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $15
ULM – Emy Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall
Monroe
Info: (318) 342-1414 or www.ulm.edu/vapa
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