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The March winds are winding up, and that means you’ll be seeing controlled burns. A conference is held today on the safety and science behind these fires, which foresters use to cut down on undergrowth and other potential forest fire fuels. [ March 14, 2014; 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. ] Cavanaugh Lecture Series Governor Bobby Jindal opens the 2014 legislative session in Baton Rouge. The 85 day session is now open after a 20 minute speech from the governor. Downtown Alexandria is hit by yarn bombers. The colorful display of yarn is decorating street lights, utility poles and trees. The knitted art displays the Chamber of Commerce’s logo. [ March 29, 2014 to March 30, 2014. ] The Cotile Trade Days will be held March 29-30 at the Cotile Park Recreation Area. Trade Days is sponsored by the MacArthur Drive Lions Club. It is a family oriented event where you can find a wide range of arts and crafts, food, entertainment, a classic car show and the “Beast” owned by the “Mouth of [...] [ April 4, 2014 to April 6, 2014. ] TOLEDO BEND LAKE COUNTRY, LOUISIANA – The 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Pleasant Hill will be remembered this year with re-enactments held April 4-6, 2014 on the actual battle field located three miles north of the Village of Pleasant Hill on Hwy 175. This outstanding Civil War re-enactment portrays the historically recorded events of the [...] [ March 26, 2014; ] The City of Lake Charles and Louisiana Crossroads will present an evening with Gal Holiday & the Honky Tonk Revue in the Ben Mount Auditorium in Central School, Wednesday, March 26 at 7pm. Gal Holiday is a Country Swing band from New Orleans that incorporates original material with the best of country, rockabilly and western swing [...] [ March 29, 2014; 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Concealed Handgun Permit Course [ April 3, 2014 to April 6, 2014. ] Holy Savior Menard Theatre Arts is proud to present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! under the direction of Cherise Rino on April 3 – 6 at Coughlin Saunders Performing Arts Center. Oklahoma! is an American classic musical full of wonderful singing, energetic dancing and graceful ballet. A show for all ages to enjoy! Show times are 7pm Thursday and [...] Jackson Street Bridge; Rapides Parish; Hwy 165-B; [ March 22, 2014; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Art Along the Bricks & Les Amies Butterfly Release to take place same day Bloomin’ on the Bricks will take [...] [ April 12, 2014; ] The National Pan-Hellenic Council of Alexandria is a local organization which is currently composed of eight International and Greek sororities and fraternities. The NPHC promotes interaction through forums, meetings, and mediums for the exchange of information and engages in the cooperative programming and initiatives through a variety of activities and functions. On the local level, [...] [ June 2, 2014 to June 27, 2014. ] Petite Drama (Ages 3-6) – JUNE 2nd-6th, 9am-12pm – Get ready for your child to explore the endless world of their imagination as every day is filled with wonderful games of movement, acting, storytelling, and living in the land of make-believe. A class so fun, it’s hard to get your child to leave. Cost: $125 Showstoppers (Ages 7-11) – [...]
Controlled Burn Conference Held Today
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Today’s conference includes members from a variety of groups devoted to the environment and the [...]“The Art of Independent Filmmaking” Lecture at AMOA
The Art of Independent Filmmaking with Patrick Clinton
Friday, March 14, 6:00-7:30pm
Alexandria Museum of Art
Free and open to the public2014 Legislative Session Begins Today
And if there was one issue he emphasized more than any other, it’s jobs. The governor introduced people who have benefited from what Jindal says are his work force efforts, [...]Yarn Bombers Hit Downtown Alexandria
This is all to mark the centennial of the chamber, which will have a day-long celebration on Thursday March 27th. A brass band will march on that [...]Cotile Trade Days set for March 29-30
The Battle of Pleasant Hill Anniversary
Louisiana Crossroads to present an evening with Gal Holiday & the Honky Tonk Revue
Concealed Handgun Permit Course March 29th
3/29/14
$75.00
7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Location: 143 John Lawrence Rd, Deville, LA 71328
318-264-8509
Email: nrainstructordeville@gmail.comMenard Theatre Arts Presents Oklahoma!
Road Closure: Jackson St. Bridge
Bridge #08400150100111; Project H.000579; Control Section 015-01
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that beginning on Saturday March 15th , 2014 at 7:00 AM the Gillis W. Long Bridge (also known as the Jackson Street Bridge), US 165-B over the Red River, will be closed [...]Bloomin’ On The Bricks To Be Held March 22
NATCHITOCHES – The City of Natchitoches Main Street Office invites you to experience the beauty of springtime in downtown Natchitoches at the 14th Annual Bloomin’ on the Bricks, Natchitoches’ spring garden festival, on Saturday, March 22, 2014.National Pan-Hellenic Council of Alexandria Student Showcase
Registration Open for Lagniappe Theatre Summer Camps
