February 16th-22nd, 2023
This Week: Live Events
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Poetry AEX presents: Open Mic Night
Bad Gnus Poets
Tamp and Grind Coffee
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Come on out and hear some amazing published poets and new up and coming poets. It’s always a WONDERFUL experience and a packed house! See you there!
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Comedy Night
Fighting Hand Brewing Company
1600 Military Hwy., Pineville, LA
Friday, February 17, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM
Come see Twitch, Evan, Johnny, Mark, Lloyd, and Jody.
This is a guaranteed laugh lineup that you don’t wanna miss! $5 cover at the door.
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The Alexandria Mardi Gras Children's Parade!
Saturday, February 18, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM
Join us for the Children’s Mardi Gras Parade!
Grand Marshal: Mary Laura Hunt, Miss Louisiana’s Outstanding Teen 2022
Interested in being in the parade?
Registration Deadline: February 10, 2023. Contact: Jenna Bonner – 318-542-9084 or Chris Chelette – 318-623-7359
Route: Downtown Alexandria – Murray – Fifth Street – Jackson – Third Street to St. James Street
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The Alexandria Zoo Mardi Gras Party!
Saturday, February 18, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
The animals are askin' for you at Alexandria Zoo! Don your purple, green and gold and parade over to the Zoo following the Children's Parade for king cake, music and more. Sponsored by Atwood's Bakery.
Regular admission. FOTAZ members free with card and photo ID.
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The Alexandria Mardi Gras Krewes Parade-2023!
Sunday, February 19, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM
Join us for the 2023 Krewes Parade!
Grand Marshal: Chris Chelette & Special Guest: Gracie Reichman, Miss Louisiana
Route: Texas Avenue – Masonic – Memorial – North Boulevard – Alexandria Mall
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Finale Royale
Huckleberry Brewing Company
4724 Sterkx Rd., Alexandria, LA
Sunday, February 19, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM
The official Krewes' Parade afterparty!
Huckleberry Brewing taproom opens at 2pm.
Join us for live music by Deaf Jam at 4pm.
Food will be available for purchase by Shep's Fresh Cracklins and Johnny Wingo's.
We have a stocked humidor in the taproom for those who enjoy a nice cigar.
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The King Creole Elvis Festival
Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center
1202 3rd St., Alexandria, LA
February 23-25, 2023
Time: Varies, See Tickets
Join us for the "King Creole Elvis Festival", the second Elvis Festival in our new home beautiful Alexandria, Louisiana! This will be a three-day weekend event with some of the world's top Elvis Tribute Artists at the Coughlin Saunders Performing Arts Center! We’ll have five different shows covering multiple eras of The King along with other special events. Make your plans now to be in Louisiana for this historic weekend! The King is back in Louisiana
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Friday Night Improv
Tamp& Grind Coffee
828 4th St., Alexandria, LA
Friday, February 24, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM
Join us for a night of laughs!
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Black Resistance: A Journey to Equality/Art Show
Avoyelles Arts Council
Gallery on the Square
122 East Mark St., Marksville, LA
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Please join us at Gallery on the Square, 122 E. Mark St, Marksville, LA for our annual collaborative art exhibit in celebration of Black History Month. This art exhibit will feature many talented visual artists of all ages from the Central Louisiana area, a Black History educational exhibit, and spoken word presentation.
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Rapides Parish Library presents: Candied Yams & Cornbread
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Time: 12:00 PM
RPL's annual storytelling event celebrating Black History Month. We can't wait to hear the tales shared by Ms. Sylvia and Ms. Rosa.
Contact the Rapides Parish Library for location.
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The Arts Council of Central Louisiana presents: Lightwire Theater - The Adventures of Tortoise & Hare: The Next Gen
Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center
1202 3rd St., Alexandria, LA
Thursday, March 2 2023
Time: 7:00 PM
The Arts Council of Central Louisiana is proud to have Lightwire Theater returning to downtown Alexandria with The Adventures of Tortoise & Hare: The Next Gen.
We begin with Aesop’s classic fable of The Tortoise and the Hare but continue the story which finds them 10 years down the road, now with children of their own and exploring modern-day distractions. Smart phones and video games create a new landscape of lost connections to life experiences. The Next Gen features Tortoise Junior and Lil’ Hare in a whole new kind of race, where their adventures lead them into unexpected territory. Old man Tortoise and Big Daddy Hare must come together despite their differences to find and save their children. What hurdles will they have to overcome to make it to the finish line?
With dazzling visuals, poignant storytelling and the creative use of music from classical to pop, this production brings this tale into a new brilliant light.
Tickets: $25 for adults
$17 for seniors (65+)
$10 for students/children (3 to 18)
$60 for a family (2 adults and 2 children).
Tickets will be available online at Louisiana-arts.org, by calling 318-484-4475, or at the door.
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Sound Sanctuary Workshop with Erik Lawrence
The Alexandria Museum of Art
933 2nd St., Alexandria, LA
Saturday March 4, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM
Erik Lawrence will take you through a musically guided sound meditation
utilizing flutes from many cultures, bells gongs, pitched bells and tuning forks.
Improvised and created on the spot using looping technology and designed to
respond to the dynamic of the group in the room and their experience with the
intention of uplift, healing, well being, cleansing, rejuvenating. Listeners can lay
or sit in quiet meditation, sketch, draw mandalas, journal or write poetry.
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Songs of Spirit, Comfort & Hope
Erik Lawrence Jazz Trio
The Jewish Temple
2021 Turner Street, Alexandria, LA
Sunday March 5, 2023
Time: 3:00 PM
Erik is a saxophonist and flutist who has toured the world and recorded with artists
including Levon Helm, Little Feat, Henry Butler and Steven Bernstein, Chico Hamilton,
Sonny Sharrock, David Amram, and countless others. He has combined these experiences
with an in-depth study of the healing power of sound and vibration in both tradition and
science to create a personal approach to sharing sound with listeners through his music.
To find out more about Erik visit eriklawrencemusic.com.
This concert is sponsored by the Fuhrer-Bindursky fund.
Open to the public, FREE admission and Reception following.
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Ignite the Mic presents: Heavy Spitters Poetry Slam
The Hearn Stage
1120 3rd St., Alexandria, LA
Sunday, March 12, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM
Ohhhhh snap! For the first time ever, two of the GIANTS in the poetry world are going head-to-head! And…..they are doing it on our stage. You don’t want to miss this show. Today is the last day to get your early-bird tickets! Second Sundays are for poetry.
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Red River Chorale presents: Enduring Psalms
Emmanuel Baptist Church
430 Jackson St., Alexandria, LA
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Time: 7:30 PM
The Chorale presents timeless psalms in choral music. The program includes Leonard Bernstein's masterpiece,' "Chichester Psalms," the evocative "Dorchester Canticles" by Tarik O'Regan, and other beautiful psalm settings.
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The Avoyelles Arts Council presents; Simon Hanna-Exhibit
Gallery on the Square
122 East Mark St., Marksville, LA
Currently on exhibit
Time: Monday-Friday9:30 AM-4:30 PM
Join us for our FIRST ARTIST EXHIBIT with abstract artist SIMONE HANNA!! Ms. Hanna specializes in a unique technique called “acrylic pouring” to create colorful and fantastical pieces that spark the imagination! Ms. Hanna has participated in Art in the Rafters for two years and we are excited for her first solo exhibit!!
Her work will remain on exhibit through mid February.
Thank you for supporting local art!!
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No Man's Land Exhibition
Alexandria Museum of Art
933 2nd St. Alexandria, LA
Exhibition Dates: November 4, 2022 - February 18, 2023
No Man’s Land was created in 2019-2021 in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the disputed territory between the United States and Spain along Louisiana’s western border after the Louisiana Purchase. This exhibition has recently returned from showing at the Carrefour 2000 Hall, le Grau du Roi, in southern France. The work of four Vernon Parish artists Isabelle Massart-Bursh, Tony McDonald, Rickie Smith and Joey Governale is featured in this commemoration of that rough, lawless and primitive area that is now their home and inspiration.
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Gallery One Ellleven Exhibition featuring Beverly Tuggle Boren
Gallery One Ellleven
111 S 3rd St, Leesville, LA
Weekly through January: Thursday, Friday, & Saturdays
Time: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
GALLERY ONE EIIEVEN in Leesville will open the exhibition season in January, 2023 with exceptional work by Beverly Tuggle Boren.
This exhibit is sponsored by a generous donation from LeRoy and Sherri Lambert. If you or your company wish to sponsor an exhibit, please contact the gallery for details.
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Marks Made from Travels-Tony McDonald "Pop-Up" Exhibit
Impromptu Players
Wooten Theater
102 E 1st St DeRidder, LA
Weekly through January: Thursday, Friday, February 17, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM
One night only at Southwest Jazz performance at the Wooton Theater in DeRidder. Free Admission.
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WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, AUDITIONS, CAMPS & GRANTS |
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AMoA Spring Ceramics Series: Adult Workshops
Alexandria Museum of Art with LSUA
Mulder Hall Ceramics Lab
8100 U. S. Hwy 71, Alexandria, LA
This week:
Throwing Clay
The Spring Ceramics Series includes three parts that allows you to customize your interests.
All classes will be held in the ceramics lab, on the first floor in Mulder Hall at LSUA. Watch your email for additional information and directions prior to class day.
All supplies and firing are included.
Participants must be 21 to attend this class.
Please bring a lunch or you can pick up something during the break. Click below for class info.
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Mardi De Lis, Painting
Huckleberry Brewing Company
4724 Sterkx Rd., Alexandria, LA
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM
Join us in showing your Mardi Gras spirit with a painting. An artist will guide you step by step in a pre-sketched painting, from beginning to final masterpiece. The painting can be customizable with colors and extras.
Price includes all materials to complete the entire painting.
Class will begin at 6:00 pm, plenty of time for painting, beers & food.
Spots are limited.
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Pre-Company Technique Class
Red River Dance Theatre Company
2700 Lee St. Alexandria, LA
Saturday, February 18, 2023
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Red River Dance Theatre Company is pleased to offer a ballet technique class for dancers not yet eligible for Company membership, ages 6-9. Attendees will practice and develop basic techniques of classical ballet. This class will help strengthen dancers' abilities in ballet in their home studios, prepare them for future auditions and placement and give them a preview of Company membership.
Pre-Company classes for the Spring are February 18 (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm,) March 4 (9:00 am - 10:00am,) and April 1 (9:00 am - 10:00 am.)
Parents should register their dancers using the link below, as space is limited. You can for all classes or individual classes on this form.
Cost of the class is $20 per class.
Girls should wear black leotards with pink tights and ballet shoes. Their hair should be in a ballet bun. Boys should wear black pants or tights with a white shirt and ballet shoes.
If you have questions or for more information, please email board@redriverdance.org
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Sip & Paint Door Hanger Party
Willow Nest
317 N. Main St., Marksville, LA
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Join us for a fun and relaxing evening of painting!!! There’s plenty of designs to choose from for that evening. You do not need to know how to paint to attend. Host will help guide you through your painting.
Fee is $45/pp, all supplies included. Pre-registration is required. You can message us to sign up or click on link below to reserve your seat.
***please make sure to let us know which design your. Goosing to paint that evening so we can have it cut out and available for you!!
Invite your friends and pack your favorite beverages bc it will be a FUN evening!!
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Collage 101: Theme or Scheme
RealArt DeRidder Gallery
108 West First St., DeRidder, LA
Sunday, February 26, 2023
Time: 3:00 PM
Come learn the basics of collage using only photos and graphics from magazines and newspapers, a pair of scissors, and a glue stick. You'll be amazed at what it will reveal from your hidden creative spark!
The cost of the class is $10, you can prepay through PayPal @realartderidder1@gmail.com,
Please reserve your spot via email at the same email, realartderidder1@gmail.com
Supply list:
Scissors
Glue stick
Old magazines or sale papers with pictures
We will have supplies available at no additional cost, but would love more magazines, etc, if you have some!
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Tom Peyton Memorial Arts Festival: Call for Entries!
Art Deadline: Tuesday, February 28, 2023
The Annual Arts Festival of First United Methodist Church, Alexandria, Louisiana, was established in 1967 to encourage use and understanding of the arts as a means of healthy expression. The First Annual Festival presented the first juried art competition in Central Louisiana.
For more than 50 years, the Festival has offered a variety of exhibits as well as programs of music, film, literature and drama. The Festival was renamed in 1980 to honor the memory of The Rev. Tom Peyton, a former associate minister whose ministry to the entire community’s arts and educational efforts was especially significant. An endowment in Peyton’s memory contributes to the Festival’s budget, which is otherwise supported by patrons’ gifts and grants. The Festival enjoys the guidance and services of the church’s staff and the use of its facilities. The core of the Festival remains the juried art exhibit.
Festival Date: April 21, 2023
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The Rapides Parish Library: February Art Activities & Classes for Everyone!
The Rapides Parish Library
Various Branch Locations
Click below for all the dates!
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River Oaks Square Art Center's 9th Annual Dirty South Cup Competition!
Call to Artists!!!
Deadline to enter is March 3, 2023
Click below to apply!
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2023 Creativity Launch Pad Classes
Alexandria Museum of Art
Launch Pad classes are for ANY and ALL skill levels seeking a fun, relaxed and creative environment in which to learn something new or work on your own. They offer an opportunity to experience different mediums as an introduction, that could provide a gateway to independent making.
All materials are provided. Mindfulness classes are perfect for clearing your creative roadblocks and finding your artistic voice.
For Beginners - a great way to test the medium and see what you like.
For Intermediates - great for constructive critique.
For Advanced students - work at your own pace.
Classes meet on the first Tuesday of every month, 5:30-7:00 in the AMoA classroom.
March 7th - Acrylics
April 4th - Watercolor
May 2nd - Figure Drawing
June 6th - Mindfulness
July 11th - Acrylics
August 1st - Watercolors
September 5th - Drawing
October 3rd - Mindfulness
November 7th - Acrylics
December 5th - Watercolor
$10 for AMoA Members ~ $20 per class for non-members
You must be 21 to attend this class.
CLASSES SIZES ARE LIMITED!
Location: Alexandria Museum of Art - 933 Second Street, Alexandria, LA
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Avoyelles Parish Library's 1st Annual Art From Literature Contest
Entries due March 15, 2023
It’s time to start the First Annual Art From Literature contest here at Avoyelles Parish Library! We are looking forward to seeing all the art our community makes in celebration of literature.
The theme for this year is "Your Favorite Scene in a Book".
Some rules to remember:
- We will only be accepting art that is appropriate for public viewing.
- Your artwork must be on a canvas.
- Your artwork must measure between 8"x10" and 18"x24" inches.
- Sign up for your age group (Children 0-12, Teens 13-19, Adults 20 and above). If you are a parent signing up for a child, sign up for their age group.
- We will not accept ANY plagiarism.
- You will need to bring your artwork to the library before March 15, 2023 so it can be judged in person.
- Only one piece of artwork per individual.
Voting will start on March 16, 2023 and end on March 24, 2023. After voting we will only hold on to your piece until March 31 2023, you will need to come and get it. If you win, you will receive your art back after the next contest in 2024.
If you have any problems signing up or if you need help, please call us at 318-253-7559 or stop by.
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Join Culturalyst!
REGION 6'S NEW ARTIST DIRECTORY!
ARTISTS, ARTISANS, PERFORMERS + MAKERS, ART ORGANIZATIONS, WRITERS, MUSICIANS...
Have you had the chance to check out our new online artist directory?? We would love to have you be a part of this new piece in our ever growing artist community! This digital tool will help support and elevate local artists, musicians, performers, writers, arts organizations and the people who create and sustain our Region's incomparable culture. Sign up is easy and ONLY takes a few minutes.
Hit the button below to take you to our page!
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Performing Arts Series Feedback |
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The Arts Council of Central Louisiana Wants to Hear from You!
As we prepare our upcoming series, we want to hear from you!
Of the past performances, what did you enjoy? More importantly, what do you want to see in the future?
Please click on the survey below and answer a few questions that will help us do our best to bring the Art Culture to Cenla that Cenla wants to see!
We encourage all parishes in our region to participate!
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Virtual Programming
Alexandria Museum of Art (AMoA)
AMoA is excited to continue offering online programming for all of you to enjoy! Keep up with monthly content on the following platforms: Monthly Programming on Facebook and AMoA's YouTube Channel! Find AMoA on Tik Tok!
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Second Saturday - Free Admission
Alexandria Museum of Art
Saturday, March 12th
Free Admission to the Alexandria Museum of Art to the public every second Saturday of the month.
Location: Alexandria Museum of Art
933 Second Street, Alexandria, LA
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Parker James Trio
Location: Topshelf Cocktails
3024 N. MacArthur Dr., Alexandria, LA
Date: Thursday, February 16, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM
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Eric Leger
Location: Topshelf Cocktails
4411 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA
Date: Thursday, February 16, 2023
Time: 8:00 PM
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Members of the Arts Council |
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Thank you for proudly supporting the Arts in Central Louisiana! |
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SILVER MEMBERS
William & Michele Fontenot
Betty Fay & Joseph Lipsey
Darryl & Natalie Monroe
Arsham & Jilberte Naalbandian
Mark A. Pritchard - Edward Jones
Melissa Whittington
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BRONZE MEMBERS
Robin & Nydia Freedman
Just Dance
Bobby Levy & Theresa Louviere
Amy & Sudah Pillarisetti
Glenda & Henry Smith
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Grant & Rebecca Bartlett
Robert & Sharon Burns
Noelle & Michael Crowell
Dave & Judy Curry
John & Diane Davidson
Val & Wayne Denley
Michael Dole, MD
Jenifer & Randy Gilchrist
Steve & Kay Harris
Trey and Camille Jackson
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Michelle & Chris Karam
Betty Lou & Lansing Kolb
Philip & Nelda Laborde
Julie and Oday Lavergne
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Norem, II
The Rapides Symphony Orchestra
John & Louise Simon
Virginia & David Smith
Dr. Gill Taylor-Tyree, Sr.
Jim & Caroline Theus
Renick & Pam Webb
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Bassam & Eliane Abi-Rached
Willie & Eunice Banks
Don & Louise Barker
Andrew Bindursky
Aubrey Bolen
Candy & Frank Brame
Miriam J. Brown
David & Norrine Caplan
Edwin Caplan
LaTonya Charles
Fred & Frances Collins
Mary Covington
Becky Crooks
Dave & Judy Curry
Dr. & Mrs. Dhulipala
Gray & Beverly Easterling
Richard & Terri Febuary
Rev. James A. Ferguson
Chuck & Fritzie Fine
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Amelie Freedman
Judy & Bob Ginsburgh
Lyn Goodin
Tom & Betsy Hardin
Stuart C. Head
Gloria Hearn
Dr. John Hill
Hon. Henley & Kathey Hunter
Colt & Angie James
June Johnson-Davis
Dr. & Mrs. R. Bruce Jordan
Romi & Darpan Khuntia
Ann & Martin Masden
Joan K. McLure
John & Judy McLure
Sarena O'Donnell-Dekeyzer
Greg O'Quinn
Mr. & Mrs. William B. Owens
Catherine McCrory Pears
Charlot Pitts Morrison
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Paige L. Quillin
Prissy Reap
Nancy Richards
River Oaks Square Art Center
E. Nell Robison
Robert and Jenny Royer
Robert & Melissa Savage
Alice V. Scarborough
Bertie Deming Smith
Buffy & Matt Stroderd
Melvin & Sandya Thomas
S. W. Trammell MD
Dr. & Mrs. Raj Verma
Walker Automotive
Ruth & Jim Weinzettle
Dr. James White III
Lee & Jennifer Willis
Peggy & Mark Wilson
Dr. & Mrs. Maan Younes
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Support the Arts Council of Central Louisiana! |
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Are you a member of the Arts Council?
KEEP THE ARTS THRIVING in Central Louisiana as a member! Please Click Here to support the ACCL.
call 318-484-4475.
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Log into your Kroger account, search for ARTS COUNCIL OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA either by name or JB446 and then click Enroll.
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Shop at Kroger and Support the Arts Council of Central Louisiana
The Kroger Community Rewards Program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Shopper’s Card.
We want to thank everyone who has signed up so far! We appreciate you!
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