General

Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center,

7p.m. 

Sponsored by Alexandria Country Day School. 

Cost:  Admission free. 

Call ACDS:  448-1475 ext 214.

1330 Second St.,

6-9p.m. 

Sponsored by River Oaks Square Arts Center and BanCorp South.  Fundraiser benefiting River Oaks.  Local gentlemen of the community prepare their specialty food or beverage for tasting. 

Cost:  $50 per ticket; tickets limited.  

Call Rachael Dauzat:  473-2670.

Downtown Amphitheatre,

8a.m.-4p.m. 

Sponsored by Alexandria Museum of Art.  AMoA’s signature fundraiser features races on the river, art and food vendors, entertainment by Taiko Drummers of Houston and interactive art exhibitions.  Contests for best team area, most spirited team and best dressed drummer.  All proceeds go to benefit AMoA, its exhibitions and educational programs. 

Cost:  Admission free. 

Call AMoA:  443-3458.

Cultural Arts District, Downtown Alexandria,

4-8p.m. Fri., 9a.m.-4p.m. Sat. 

Sponsored by Arts Council of Central Louisiana.  Family-oriented, self-guided walking tour of over 75 participating artists, vendors and live entertainment.  Sidewalks, green spaces and the alleys come alive as local artists demonstrate and sell their works of art. Vendor and artist participant fees listed at www.louisiana-arts.org.

Cost:  Admission free. 

Call Anna Brooks:  484-4471.

Third St., Downtown,

6-8p.m. 

Sponsored by the City of Alexandria Division of Community Services.  Come enjoy dinner and drinks in the lovely outdoors as the City of Alexandria and numerous Central Louisiana Restaurants and Caterers host Dinner on the Bricks.  Music provided by the Gary Cathey Band.  No reservations required. 

Cost:  Admission free; menu prices vary. 

Call:  449-5225.

Murray Street Pavilion,

5p.m. 

A gathering of Dragon Boat sponsors and AMoA Sponsor-level members and above will meet to watch the Louisiana Dragon Boat Races first practice runs for this year’s race. 

Cost:  Admission free for AMoA and Dragon Boat Sponsors. 

Call AMoA:  443-3458.

Downtown Alexandria,

11a.m.-3p.m. 

An Indian Festival of Colors and music promoting Indian culture and heritage in Cenla.  3K walk/run followed by plate lunches.  Come experience the music, dance and food of India.  All proceeds will benefit a local charity.  Charity will be announced before event date. 

Cost:  TBD. 

Call Amy Pillarisetti:  792-1147.

Rousseau’s Taekwondo,

10-11:15a.m. Self-defense, 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.FITBOX.

Self-defense seminar is for teens and adults and teaches safety tips along with defensive techniques to use against a predator.  FITBOX is a group fitness class also for teens and adults.  Please come in workout attire for both classes.

Cost:  Admission free.

Call Master Rousseau:  443-8066.

Center Court, Alexandria Mall,

1-3p.m. 

Meet the royal cast of Wonderland characters along with tea time, crafts and photo opportunities.  Children are invited to come in their most enchanting attire. 

Cost:  Admission free. 

Call Mall Office:  448-0227. 

www.alexandriamall.com.

Kent Plantation House,

8a.m.-1p.m. 

Sponsored by USDA Forestry Service – Southern Research Station.  Come learn about the world of bugs, the good, the bad and the buggy!  Complete bug crafts and get up close and personal with various bugs and reptiles both local and exotic.  Have your picture taken holding a giant cockroach!  Take part in the Bug Olympics.  Local pest control companies will be on hand to answer questions about pests in your home.  There is something for everyone ages 1-101. 

Cost:  Admission free. 

Call Kent Plantation House:  487-5998.