Month : Day : Year : Event Type :


The Longs in Politics and Transportation on the Red
Jan  1 - Mar  31
Where:
 Louisiana History Museum
When:
 10 a.m until 4 p.m.
Details:
 Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission:
  Admission free
Contact:
  Dale Genius: 487-8556 or www.louisianahistorymuseum.org


Census Awareness
Jan  1 - Mar  31
Where:
 Nationwide
When:
Details:
 Sponsored by United States Census Bureau. Please be counted, it's so important to our community.
Admission:
  
Contact:
  Danielle Edwards: 337-804-2418 or www.census.gov/2010census


Red Hot Jam
Jan  2 - Feb  6
Where:
 321 Desoto St.
When:
 3:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Details:
 Sponsored by Tipitina’s Music Office Co-op. Themes vary; call ahead. Alcohol and drug free event.
Admission:
  Admission free
Contact:
  Aaron Sibley: 442-6463


Market at the Greens
Jan  2 - Mar  7
Where:
 90 Harold Miles Rd.,
When:
Details:
 Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sponsored by Market at the Greens. Open the first full weekend of each month, shop for a variety of items from food, handcrafted jewelry, pet supplies, plants and more.
Admission:
  $1 parking fee that is donated to a local non-profit
Contact:
  Suzanne Ferguson: 427-6991


Look Good, Feel Better
Jan  11 - Mar  8
Where:
 RRMC Trellis Room
When:
 Noon
Details:
 Sponsored by American Cancer Society and Rapides Regional Medical Center. Trained cosmetologist helps female cancer patients with appearance related side effects of treatment. Light lunch served.
Admission:
  Admission free to cancer patients
Contact:
  Lindsay Maggio: 445-7318


Membership Meeting
Jan  13 - Mar  10
Where:
 Emmanuel Baptist Church
When:
 11 a.m.
Details:
 Sponsored by Central Louisiana Homeless Coalition. Discussion on current issues facing the homeless and near homeless in Central Louisiana.
Admission:
  Admission free
Contact:
  Kendra Gauthier: 443-0500


Joseph Weinzettle
Jan  15 - Mar  13
Where:
 Alexandria Museum of Art
When:
Details:
 Tue.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sponsored by AMoA. Opening reception: Jan. 19, 6-8 p.m.
Admission:
  $4 adults, $3 students and seniors, and $2 children
Contact:
  Anne Reid: 443-3458


Joseph Appalucci
Jan  15 - Mar  13
Where:
 Alexandria Museum of Art
When:
Details:
 Tue.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sponsored by AMoA. Opening reception: Jan. 19, 6-8 p.m.
Admission:
  $4 adults, $3 students and seniors and $2 children
Contact:
  Anne Reid: 443-3458


Jose Torres-Tama, “Free People of Color and Their Legacy”,
Jan  15 - Mar  13
Where:
 Alexandria Museum of Art
When:
Details:
 Tue.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sponsored by AMoA. Opening reception: Jan. 19, 6-8 p.m.
Admission:
  : $4 adults, $3 students and seniors and $2 children
Contact:
  Anne Reid: 443-3458


Songwriter’s Gathering: NSAI Cenla Chapter
Jan  23 - Mar  20
Where:
 321 Desoto St.
When:
 3:30 p.m.
Details:
 Sponsored by Tipitina’s Music Office Co-op. D.C. Sills regional coordinator.
Admission:
  Admission free
Contact:
  Aaron Sibley: 442-6463 or ItsmeDC@DCSills.com


Look Good, Feel Better
Jan  25 - Mar  29
Where:
 Cabrini Sleep Center, Power Room
When:
 Noon
Details:
 Sponsored by American Cancer Society and CHRISTUS Cabrini Cancer Center. Trained cosmetologist helps female cancer patients with appearance related side effects of treatment. Light lunch served.
Admission:
  Admission free to cancer patients
Contact:
  Lindsay Maggio: 445-7318


R & B with Dynamic Jake
Feb  4 - Feb  25
Where:
 321 Desoto St.
When:
 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Details:
 Sponsored by Tipitina’s Music Office Co-op. Large groups call ahead. Alcohol and drug free event.
Admission:
  Admission free
Contact:
  Aaron Sibley: 442-6463


Ailey II
Feb  4 - Feb  25
Where:
 Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center
When:
 7 p.m.
Details:
 Sponsored by Arts Council of Central Louisiana. Universally acclaimed for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s best young dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding emerging choreographers. Unforgettable evening of dance performed by members of the Alvin Ailey Dance School. Reserved seating only.
Admission:
  $22 adults, $15 seniors and $10 students
Contact:
  443-4718


Krewe of Cronus Mardi Gras Ball
Feb  6 - Feb  6
Where:
 Haas Auditorium, Bunkie
When:
 8 p.m.
Details:
 Sponsored by Bunkie Chamber of Commerce. Music by Static.
Admission:
  $25 per person
Contact:
  Phyllis O’Quin: 346-2575


Cenla Fantails Annual Banquet and Fund Raising Event
Feb  11 - Feb  11
Where:
 Convention Hall
When:
 6 p.m.
Details:
 Sponsored by National Wild Turkey Federation, Cenla Fantails Chapter.
Admission:
  $45
Contact:
  Junior Price: 441-6631


Taste of Mardi Gras
Feb  12 - Feb  12
Where:
 Alexandria/Pineville Riverfront Center
When:
 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Details:
 Sponsored by Cenla Chapter of the Louisiana Restaurant Association. Cost: $400 Reserved tables of 8, $20 adults; $10 children 10 and under advanced tickets or $25 adults; $15 children 10 and under at door.
Admission:
  
Contact:
  442-9546 or 793-4570 or www.cclra.com


Family Arts and Crafts: Make Your Own Valentine’s Crafts
Feb  12 - Feb  12
Where:
 Bolton Avenue Community Center
When:
 10 a.m. until Noon
Details:
 Sponsored by City of Alexandria Division of Community Services. For ages 5-9. Lunch will be served after.
Admission:
  Admission free
Contact:
  449-5108


Southern Circuit of Independent Filmmakers: “Trimpin: The Sound of Invention”
Feb  13 - Feb  13
Where:
 Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center
When:
 7 p.m.
Details:
 Sponsored by Arts Council of Central Louisiana. Documentary that explores the outrageous work and agile mind of the wildly creative artist/inventor/composer/engineer, Trimpin. Combines music making machines and kinetic sculpture with homegrown computer technology.
Admission:
  $5
Contact:
  443-4718


AMGA Fourteenth Annual Children’s Parade
Feb  13 - Feb  13
Where:
 Downtown Alexandria
When:
 10:45 a.m.
Details:
 Sponsored by Alexandria Mardi Gras Association. Route: Murray St., 5th St., Jackson St., 4th St., 3rd St. to St. James St.
Admission:
  
Contact:
  Paula Monk: 443-0524


AMGA Seventeenth Annual Krewes Parade
Feb  14 - Feb  14
Where:
 Alexandria
When:
 2 p.m.
Details:
 Sponsored by Alexandria Mardi Gras Association. Route: Texas Avenue, Masonic Drive, Memorial Drive, North Boulevard to Alexandria Mall.
Admission:
  
Contact:
  Steven Snow: 623-7653


Enviroschool For Communities
Feb  16 - Feb  16
Where:
 Broadway Community Center, 712 Broadway Avenue
When:
 10:00 AM until Noon
Details:
 Sponsored by Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. There is no charge, but registration is required. Schedule subject to change. See link for more details, including how to register.
Admission:
  There is no charge, but registration is required.
Contact:
  Tomeka Prioleau, LDEQ, 225-219-0877


An Absurdist Evening: 2 Plays by Ionesco
Feb  18 - Feb  28
Where:
 Hearn Stage of Kress Theatre
When:
Details:
 February 18-20 and 25-27, 7:30 p.m. and 21 and 28, 2:30 p.m. Sponsored by LSUA Empty Space Players.
Admission:
  $12 general admission, $10 seniors and $5 students
Contact:
  427-4469


Vernon Parish Art Student Exhibition Reception
Feb  20 - Feb  20
Where:
 111 Third St., Leesville
When:
 5 p.m.
Details:
 Sponsored by Gallery One Ellleven.
Admission:
  
Contact:
  Tony McDonald: 337-718-3344 or www.galleryoneellleven.org


Bayou State Bowhunters Assn. State Convention
Feb  26 - Feb  27
Where:
 Alexander Fulton Hotel
When:
Details:
 Sponsored by Bayou State Bowhunters Assn.
Admission:
  
Contact:
  Nina Barnett: 927-3915 or www.bayoustatebowhunters.org


Exhibit Reception
Feb  26 - Feb  26
Where:
 1330 Main Street
When:
 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Details:
 Sponsored by River Oaks Square Arts Center. Featuring artists Wang Ling Chou and Karen Robinson.
Admission:
  Admission free
Contact:
  Rachael Dauzat: 473-2670


Cause We Care Fair
Feb  27 - Feb  27
Where:
 Alexandria Mall
When:
 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Details:
 Sponsored by LSUA AgCenter, Kiwanis Club, Rapides Regional Medical Center, Rapides Parish Library and Alexandria Mall. Non-profits of Cenla publicize all of the services offered to families.
Admission:
  Admission free
Contact:
  Quincy L. Cheek: 308-2208


To have your event added to the City of Alexandria calendar contact Community Services at 449-5225

In general, events are considered eligible for the calendar if they are open and of interest to the general public. Preference is given to arts and cultural events and City-sponsored events. The Division of Community Services reserves the right to omit entries if they are not deemed eligible or if space is limited. When we determine this to be the case, we make every effort to inform the organization whose event will not be included.