Now You See Me: Portraiture has long been a cornerstone of American art, evolving from grand oil paintings of colonial aristocracy to intimate photographic studies of everyday life. It has functioned as a mirror of social values-asserting power, legacy, identity, and aspiration. As the cultural landscape of the United States has shifted, so too has […]

Celebrate Drop Everything & Read Month with a fun, self-paced reading challenge! Pick up a bingo card at the library and complete reading-themed activities throughout the month—read in different places, try new genres, or revisit an old favorite. Complete a bingo (or the whole card!) and return it to the library for a small reward […]

For April, our Author and Artist of the month is Frances Boudreaux.  Frances currently serves as board chair for Glass Act Recycling, is an active member of the Alexandria, LA Garden Club, is a practicing artist, and author of poetry and plays. She previously published a memoir titled “Where the Sun Don’t Shine and the […]

To all of our nonprofit friends, United Way of Central Louisiana is having our 2nd Coffee and Conversations session to serve as the first quarterly meeting this year. Please join us on Thursday, April 9 from 9 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. in the Rapides Foundation Building, Classroom C, for a morning of collaboration and community […]

Spring into Alex River Fête at Downtown Rocks continues with Delta Blue, bringing a mix of classic hits and crowd favorites to the stage. It’s the perfect excuse to grab your friends, enjoy the evening air, and soak in the sounds of spring. This free concert series is all about great music, good company, and […]

Kent House Spring Herb Day/Arts & Crafts Festival/Yard Sale presents a great selection of quality herbs and Spring bedding plants for sale with gardening experts on hand to help select the perfect plants for your home and garden.  In addition, browse the wide assortment of local arts, crafts & food vendors as well as our […]

Vintage cars and tractors on display at original sawmill Village. Music and Food. Dynomometer on site.Eight museums open, including the World War II museum and the village commissary gift shop. Rides available on model T and Sheffield rail car. Join us for an interesting family day! $10 per car entry. Plenty of parking. Located 3 […]

SATURDAY APRIL 11th 9:00 AM – 4:00PM ADMISSION SPECTATORS $10 per car CAR SHOW PARTICIPANTS -$25 per car DYNO PULLS $60.                                    CAR SHOW AWARDS                             […]