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july, 2019
05jul(jul 5)10:00 am24oct(oct 24)5:00 pm32nd September Competition
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Runs through October 24, during regular museum hours.
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Beginning July 5th, the Alexandria Museum of Art will showcase outstanding contemporary art from around the world for the 32nd year of our September Competition. Featuring pieces from all media,
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Beginning July 5th, the Alexandria Museum of Art will showcase outstanding contemporary art from around the world for the 32nd year of our September Competition. Featuring pieces from all media, this exhibition features work of artists 18 and up throughout the country and beyond. The pieces on exhibit were selected by a guest juror from over 450 works with no information apart from the images of the artwork and very basic details about the piece itself. This year’s exhibition features work from 49 artists, 4 countries,
23 states, and 49 cities.
The 32nd September Competition is on display from July 5th through October 24th, and the opening reception was
on July 12th. The juror announced her award selections at the reception including first, second, third, and honorable mentions. In addition to these awards, the Alexandria Museum of Art staff will select one piece from the exhibition for a purchase award which will be added to the museums’ permanent collection.
AMoA proudly welcomed Dr. Marilyn Laufer as the juror for the 32nd September Competition. Dr. Laufer began her career as a museum educator working at various museums in the Midwest until she decided to return to academic studies at Washington University in Saint Louis, where she received her doctorate in art history. In 1990, she joined the faculty teaching art history at Marshall University in Huntington, W.V. where she also co-directed the Birke Art Gallery. Joining the Department of Art faculty at Auburn University as an instructor in 1996, Laufer divided her time between teaching and working as a guest curator for such institutions as the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA; Morris Museum of Art, Augusta GA; Columbus Museum, Columbus, GA; and the Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia, Athens, GA. In 2006 she was asked to serve as the interim co-director of the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University (JCSM) and was named director the following year.
In June of 2018 Laufer was named Director Emerita upon her retirement, having served Auburn University for 22 years. While director of the museum, Laufer established the 1072 Society which provided funds that enabled the enhancement of the museum’s collection to include a wide range of artwork that included Old Master works on paper, significant 19th-21st century photographs, as well as sculpture, prints and paintings.
Dr. Laufer has contributed to numerous art-related publications, written scripts for documentary art films, served on numerous arts panels as well as has been asked to lecture at a variety of venues. She currently lives in Asheville, NC with her husband Tom Butler, also a retired museum director, and their two opera loving dachshunds, Isolde and Siegfried.
Time
July 5 (Friday) 10:00 am - October 24 (Thursday) 5:00 pm CST
LOCATION
Name: Alexandria Museum of Art
Address: 933 Second Street
City: Alexandria
State: LA
Country:
Zipcode: 71301
Phone
318-443-3458
Website
www.themuseum.org
05jul(jul 5)10:00 am17aug(aug 17)5:00 pm2019 George Rodrigue Scholarship Contest
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In addition to the annual September Competition, AMoA will be exhibiting the Rodrigue Scholarship Contest winners’ exhibition. Each year the Rodrigue Foundation holds an art competition for juniors and seniors
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In addition to the annual September Competition, AMoA will be exhibiting the Rodrigue Scholarship Contest winners’ exhibition. Each year the Rodrigue Foundation holds an art competition for juniors and seniors in high school throughout the state. Students enter work based on a theme, which was Cosmos this year. The entries are judged by art professionals throughout the state, including AMoA’s curator, Megan Valentine, from almost 600 entries down to the 17 finalists.
These finalists are then judged by a separate group of judges and scholarships are awarded at a reception in New Orleans. This year, the Rodrigue Foundation awarded $46,500 in scholarships and awards. Beyond the awards, these 17 works travel to museums and organizations around the state for exhibitions. This year, the Rodrigue Scholarship Art Contest will be on display at the Alexandria Museum of Art from July 5th through August 17th.
Time
July 5 (Friday) 10:00 am - August 17 (Saturday) 5:00 pm CST
LOCATION
Name: Alexandria Museum of Art
Address: 933 Second Street
City: Alexandria
State: LA
Country:
Zipcode: 71301
Phone
318-443-3458
Website
www.themuseum.org
22jul(jul 22)9:00 am26(jul 26)4:00 amSummer Art Camp"An Eye-Full of Illusions" with Angie Delrie
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Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26
Ages 6-9 • 9am-Noon / Ages 10-12 • 1-4pm
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Campers! Come explore the world of optical illusions. Want to blow the minds of those around you --- keep them wondering how you made it? Join us to create art pieces
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Campers! Come explore the world of optical illusions. Want to blow the minds of those around you — keep them wondering how you made it?
Join us to create art pieces beyond the realm of reality.
Time
22 (Monday) 9:00 am - 26 (Friday) 4:00 am CST
LOCATION
Name: Alexandria Museum of Art
Address: 933 Second Street
City: Alexandria
State: LA
Country:
Zipcode: 71301
Admission
$75 AMoA Members • $100 for Non-Members
Phone
(318) 443-3458
Website
http://www.themuseum.org/
23julAll DayRapides Parish LibraryEvents
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The Rapides Parish Library has events for all ages! Please visit their events calendar at Rapides Parish Library For a complete list of branch locations, visit
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The Rapides Parish Library has events for all ages! Please visit their events calendar at Rapides Parish Library For a complete list of branch locations, visit Rapides Parish Library Branches.
Time
All Day (Tuesday)
Website
http://www.rpl.org/
23jul9:00 am12:00 pmQuirkyArtz: Art Camp
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This camp will run 4 weeks this summer.
June 3rd – June 7th,
June 17th – June 21st,
July 8th – July 12th,
July 22nd – July 26th
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Students will experiment with a variety of materials, techniques, and concepts! Drawing/Painting mixed media will allow the student to experiment with multiple tools, to
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Students will experiment with a variety of materials, techniques, and concepts!
Drawing/Painting mixed media will allow the student to experiment with multiple tools, to include pencils, ink, chalk pastels, watercolor, acrylics, and everyday items.
This process permits the child to explore their artistic side in new types of media and see art in everything around them.
No child is expected to become a master of any of these media, but experience with each helps them expand their artistic voice. This experience helps them to build confidence in themselves, which can assist their development in many stages of life.
Some children have gone on to enter their projects in the Rapides Parish Fair, where they have won awards for the artistic skills they gained over the summer.
We are looking forward to camp!
Classes’ meet: Monday – Friday 9am – 12pm, daily snacks included, with a gallery show on Friday & pizza for the kids.
Ages: 6 to 15 with limited space.
Fee: $175 per week.
Call or text: (318) 479-ARTZ
The Importance of Art
1. Creativity
2. Improved Academic Performance
3. Motor Skills
4. Confidence
5. Visual Learning
6. Decision Making
7. Perseverance
8. Focus
9. Collaboration
10. Accountability
Time
(Tuesday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CST
LOCATION
Name: QuirkyArtz
Address: 3447 Jackson Street
City: Alexandria
State: LA
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Zipcode: 71303
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
july 24, 2019 9:00 amjuly 25, 2019 9:00 amjuly 26, 2019 9:00 am
Admission
$175 per week.
Phone
(318) 479-2789
Website
https://www.quirkyartz.com
23jul10:00 amSummer Kids' Flicks SeriesThe Grand Theatre Alexandria
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Every Tuesday and Wednesday from May 28 to July 31.
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Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am CST
LOCATION
Name: The Grande Theatre Alexandria
Address: 2039 North Mall Drive
City: Alexandria
State: LA
Country:
Zipcode: 71301
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
july 24, 2019 10:00 amjuly 30, 2019 10:00 amjuly 31, 2019 10:00 am
Admission
$4 — includes a free box of popcorns and kid’s soda
Website
http://thegrandtheatre.com/?reqp=1&reqr=
23jul7:00 pm10:00 pmBike Night at Outlaw'sTaboo Harley-Davidson
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*OPEN TO THE PUBLIC* Taboo Harley-Davidson is teaming up with Outlaws on Tuesday, July 23 for Louisiana’s Most Wanted BBQ and Bike Night! From 7-10pm, enjoy drink & food specials,
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*OPEN TO THE PUBLIC* Taboo Harley-Davidson is teaming up with Outlaws on Tuesday, July 23 for Louisiana’s Most Wanted BBQ and Bike Night! From 7-10pm, enjoy drink & food specials, giveaways from #TabooHarley, along with live music by Sam Fitzgerald on the patio.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm CST
LOCATION
Name: Outlaw's BBQ - Alexandria
Address: 818 MacArthur Drive
City: Alexandria
State: LA
Country:
Zipcode: 71301
Admission
Free
Phone
(318) 448-1509
Website
www.tabooharley.com
23jul7:30 pmBayview Yacht ClubBluesday Tuesday
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This event is scheduled for every Tuesday starting at 7:30pm.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:30 pm cst
LOCATION
Name: Bayview Yacht Club
Address: 1303 Windsor Place
City: Alexandria
State: LA
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Zipcode:
23jul7:30 pmGeeks Who DrinkGood People Kitchen
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Every Tuesday at 7:30pm
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Geeks Who Drink brings the nation’s best live hosted pub quiz to Good People Kitchen every Tuesday at 7:30 pm. Join us for 8 rounds of audio, visual and live
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Geeks Who Drink brings the nation’s best live hosted pub quiz to Good People Kitchen every Tuesday at 7:30 pm. Join us for 8 rounds of audio, visual and live hosted trivia. Our weekly quiz is free to play and we’ll be giving away prizes for answering bonus questions and gift cards for our top teams at the end of the night. Geeks Who Drink rules limit the total number of players on your team to 6, so gather your smartest friends and come down.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:30 pm CST
LOCATION
Name: Good People Kitchen
Address: 94 Versailles Boulevard
City: Alexandria
State: LA
Country:
Zipcode: 71303
Phone
(318) 787-2785
Website
24jul10:00 amHarvey RabbitRapides Parish Library
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July 24
Main: 10am – 11am
Libuse: 2pm – 3pm
July 25
Robertson: 10am – 11am
Martin: 2pm – 3pm
July 26
Hineston: 10am – 11am
Boyce: 2pm – 3pm
July 27
McDonald: 10am – 11am
Johnson: 2pm – 3pm
July 28
Westside: 10am – 11am
King: 2pm – 3pm
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July 24 – 28 Harvey Rabbit. Laura and Tim Allured provide children's entertainment with a message. Harvey Rabbit and Friends with Ms. Laura and Mr. Tim bring fun and excitement to
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July 24 – 28
Harvey Rabbit. Laura and Tim Allured provide children’s entertainment with a message. Harvey Rabbit and Friends with Ms. Laura and Mr. Tim bring fun and excitement to Rapides Parish Library. With a show that includes ventriloquism, puppetry, music, magic, comedy, dancing, acting, and audience participation, children will learn about participation in the Summer Reading Program, the love of books, and rules of the library.
To view Harvey Rabbits full schedule at Rapides Parish Library http://www.rpl.org/srp
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am CST
LOCATION
Name: Rapides Parish Library
Address:
City: Alexandria
State: LA
Country:
Zipcode:
Website
www.rpl.org
25jul6:00 pm7:45 pmCookies and WineEmbers and Pâtisserie Petunia
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Decorate cookies and get tips from Carmen Lashney of Pâtisserie Petunia while enjoying the a glass of wine from Embers Restaurant. $50 per person includes one glass of wine or
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Decorate cookies and get tips from Carmen Lashney of Pâtisserie Petunia while enjoying the a glass of wine from Embers Restaurant. $50 per person includes one glass of wine or sangria and 4 summer themed cookies and decorations. The event will take place in the Drawing Room at Embers on July 25, from 6-7:45pm. Entrance at 908 Third Street, Alexandria, Louisiana 71301. Limited availability.
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To purchase tickets, click here. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfL79uiDfDW-VvCw1pdStKRgjnV41z8qcfqDSlKLgF5Dq_5EA/viewform
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm CST
LOCATION
Name: Embers
Address: 313 Desoto Street
City: Alexandria
State: LA
Country:
Zipcode: 71301
Website
https://www.facebook.com/events/881449358886781/
25jul6:30 pm9:30 pmThe Flip Flop Manat Gators Restaurant and Sports Bar
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This event is scheduled for every Thursday from 6:30-9:30pm.
Time
(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm cst
LOCATION
Address: 3306 Hwy 28 East
City: Alexandria
State: LA
Country:
Zipcode: 12345
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
august 1, 2019 6:30 pmaugust 8, 2019 6:30 pmaugust 15, 2019 6:30 pmaugust 22, 2019 6:30 pmaugust 29, 2019 6:30 pmseptember 5, 2019 6:30 pmseptember 12, 2019 6:30 pmseptember 19, 2019 6:30 pmseptember 26, 2019 6:30 pmoctober 3, 2019 6:30 pmoctober 10, 2019 6:30 pmoctober 17, 2019 6:30 pmoctober 24, 2019 6:30 pmoctober 31, 2019 6:30 pmnovember 7, 2019 6:30 pmnovember 14, 2019 6:30 pmnovember 21, 2019 6:30 pmnovember 28, 2019 6:30 pmdecember 5, 2019 6:30 pmdecember 12, 2019 6:30 pmdecember 19, 2019 6:30 pmdecember 26, 2019 6:30 pmjanuary 2, 2020 6:30 pmjanuary 9, 2020 6:30 pmjanuary 16, 2020 6:30 pm
25jul7:30 pmDRAMA - Bill W. and Dr. BobCity Park Players
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July 25 – 7:30pm
July 26 – 7:30pm
July 27 – 7:30pm
July 28 – 2:30pm
Aug 1 – 7:30pm
Aug 2 – 7:30pm
Aug 3 – 7:30pm
Aug 4 – 2:30pm
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BILL W. AND DR. BOB by Samuel Shem, Janet Surrey Directed by: Ty Cedars July 25 - August 2 Hearn Stage at the Kress Theatre Thur-Sat at 7:30PM / Sunday at 2:30PM DRAMA Winner! 2007 Performing
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BILL W. AND DR. BOB by Samuel Shem, Janet Surrey
Directed by: Ty Cedars
July 25 – August 2
Hearn Stage at the Kress Theatre
Thur-Sat at 7:30PM / Sunday at 2:30PM
DRAMA
Winner! 2007 Performing Arts Award from the National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence
From the author of the best-selling novel, The House of God, this critically acclaimed version which played Off Broadway in 2007, tells the amazing story of the two men who pioneered Alcoholics Anonymous, and of their wives, who founded Al Anon.
During the roaring ’20s, New York stockbroker Bill Wilson rides high on money, fame, and booze. In ’29, both he and the market crash and he becomes a hopeless drunk. Dr. Bob Smith, a surgeon in Akron, Ohio, and a pillar of the community, has been a secret drunk for thirty years, often going into the operating room hungover and high on sedatives. His family has tried everything to no avail. Through an astonishing series of events, Bill and Bob meet on Mother’s Day of 1935. The two men form a relationship which keeps each sober. Fired up, they seek out a third drunk to see if their program will work for others. Richly textured with the ragtime and jazz of the era, the play tells a magnificent American success story.
Ticket Pricing:
Thursday : $5
General : $15
Senior (>60) & Military : $12
Students : $7
To purchase tickets in advance, visit our website at: cpptheatre.com
Tickets will be available 30 minutes before each performance in the Kress Theatre box office.
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 pm CST
LOCATION
Name: Hearn Stage at Kress Theatre
Address: 1101 Third Street
City: Alexandria
State: LA
Country:
Zipcode: 71301
Admission
Thursday : $5 General : $15 Senior (>60) & Military : $12 Students : $7
Phone
(318) 484-4478
Website
cpptheatre.com
26jul6:00 pmAnniversary BashTaboo Harley-Davidson
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#TabooHarley is celebrating another year around the sun with our biggest Anniversary Bash yet! Starting on Friday, July 26th with Bike Night from 6-9pm enjoy the rockin’ stylings of Spank the
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#TabooHarley is celebrating another year around the sun with our biggest Anniversary Bash yet!
Starting on Friday, July 26th with Bike Night from 6-9pm enjoy the rockin’ stylings of Spank the Monkey. Trike races are back again, and we’ve hooked you up with some of the best food trucks in Cenla for the weekend! Down South Cookin’ and King Kone will be set up on site, not to mention some cold drinks to make it all go down smoother. Plus – we’ll be giving away a Stage 1 kit to one lucky winner. From July 1 – July 26, stop by Taboo Harley-Davidson to enter once a day for your chance to take home the huge prize. Must be present on Bike Night to win!
On Saturday, July 27th, start your day off right with a pancake breakfast from 9-11am. Freedom Tattoos will be on site inking it up, and Triggerproof kicks off at 11am along with the first stunt show by Cole Freeman followed by an autograph session! Creole Cockpit, & Tanks Tacos, and King Kone will be set up on site for plenty of grub to chow down on and we’ll have cold drinks to quench your thirst. Post Profit plans to rock the house starting at 2pm, and Cole Freeman’s final stunt show kicks off at 3pm with a meet and greet immediately following. We’ll have tons of prizes and good times, so make sure you don’t miss it!
Time
(Friday) 6:00 pm CST
LOCATION
Name: Taboo Harley Davidson
Address: 2030 North Mall Drive
City: Alexandria
State: LA
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Zipcode:
27jul10:00 am4:00 pmKids Business Showcase CompetitionAlexandria Mall
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Kids ages 5 –16 are invited to submit their business ideas for a chance to set up shop at Alexandria Mall on Saturday, July 27. Submit your business idea through
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Kids ages 5 –16 are invited to submit their business ideas for a chance to set up shop at Alexandria Mall on Saturday, July 27. Submit your business idea through the online form, June 10 – July 1. Winners will be announced July 3.
Winning participants will have the opportunity to set up shop at Alexandria Mall to learn about business, make money, and most of all, have fun. Businesses are expected to have minimal parental involvement. Products are to be made by the child. Examples of past products include magnets, artwork, jewelry, soaps and more. Prepared beverage and prepared food sales will not be allowed.
To submit a business idea, kids and their parents need to submit an online entry form.
The in-mall Business Showcase will be held Saturday, July 27, 2019.
Sponsored by Healthy Blue
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm CST
LOCATION
Name: Alexandria Mall
Address: 3437 Masonic Drive
City: Alexandria
State: LA
Country:
Zipcode: 71301
Phone
(318) 619-2754
Website
www.alexandriamall.com
27jul7:00 pmManhattan Madness CabaretLBM Productions
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Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm CST
LOCATION
Name: Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center
Address: 1202 Third Street
City: Alexandria
State: LA
Country:
Zipcode: 71301
Website
https://www.lbmproductions.net/?fbclid=IwAR0ieJahCZ5XlwLUlhU1S1wJ-ogTGBsumVBi2eLkdOy_KWQOSaAV5YkhRz0
27jul8:00 pm10:00 pmSummer Concert SeriesHuckleberry Brewing Company
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Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm CST
LOCATION
Name: Huckleberry Brewing Company
Address: 4724 Sterkx Road
City: Alexandria
State: LA
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Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
august 3, 2019 8:00 pmaugust 17, 2019 8:00 pmseptember 14, 2019 8:00 pmseptember 21, 2019 8:00 pm
Phone
(318) 704-6833