Join The Arts Council of Central Louisiana on Friday, February 23rd at The Gem for a screening of Deej, a documentary about a nonspeaking young man dreams of autistic civil rights. This film, with its insider view of autism, challenges us all to live inclusion. This film is part of the 2017 – 2018 Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers. Q & A with the filmmaker will follow the screening.
Lightwire Theater has been featured as semi-finalists on NBC’s America’s Got Talent and winners of Tru TV’s Fake Off. The group combines theater and technology to bring stories to life in complete darkness and are internationally recognized for their signature brand of electroluminescent artistry.
Garden Bros Circus
Location: Alexandria / Rapides Parish Coliseum
Day/Date: Sunday, February 4, 2018
Showtimes: 1:00, 3:30 & 6:00PM
The Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that F. King Alexander, President, Louisiana State University, will serve as the keynote speaker for the 104th Annual Meeting on Thursday, December 7, 2017, at the Holiday Inn Downtown Alexandria. Lunch will be served at 11:00 AM and the program will begin at 11:30 AM.
Additionally, the 2018 Chairman of the Board and officers will be introduced and highlights of the Chamber's 2018 Plan of Work will be presented.
Annual birthday dinner and celebration with Marines and their guests to remember the birth of the United States Marine Corps. Open to the public. This year's celebration will be held at Conference Center At The Greens, 90 Harold Miles Park Rd, Boyce, LA 71409 (Highway 1 North of Alexandria). Cost per person is $10.00 which includes dinner. RSVP by November 7th to Benjamin or Heather Norris, (318) 789-8240.
3510 North Blvd., 9p.m. Sponsored by Four Seasons Bowling Alley. Rock the night away with DJ Voodoo and make sure to dress in style! The 22nd is the 12th Night of the 12 Nights of Christmas. Cost: $20 for all you can bowl. Call Brandy Wills: 445-2695.
TREE House Children’s Museum, 1p.m. Cost: $5 per person, children under 2 get in free. Call TREE House: 619-9394.
Inglewood Farm, 8a.m.-12p.m. Featuring live music, Creel family horse rides, farm wagon tours and kids craft table. Cost: Free. Call Beth Hebert: 310-717-5792.
2109 Lee Street, 9:30a.m.-3p.m. Sponsored by Junior League of Alexandria. Crafts for kids while parents shop! All toys 50% off! Cost: Free. Call Marilyn Stallings: 443-3381.
Garden District, 4-9p.m. Sponsored by Garden District Neighborhood Foundation. Five homes will be open for the tour in the historic Garden District. The 16th is the 11th Night of Christmas. Cost: $25 per person. Call Matt Nowlin: 619-7755.