General

Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds Expo Hall,

9a.m.-5p.m. Sat., 10a.m.-4p.m. Sun. 

Sponsored by Cenla Rock and Gem Club and DeRidder Rock and Gem Club.  Dealers from throughout the South will exhibit and sell gemstones, cabochons, minerals, artifacts and fossils.  Demos of gemstone cutting, cabochon cutting, beading, arrowhead knapping and wire wrapping. 

Cost:  $2 adults, children under 12 free. 

Call Jim Marler:  443-5184 or Adam Valin:  337-585-3693.

CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Women’s and Children’s Hospital Atrium,

7-10p.m. Sat., 10a.m.-5p.m. Sun. 

Sponsored by CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital.  The telecast will benefit the Children’s Miracle Network at Cabrini Hospital.  Money will also benefit children’s healthcare programs throughout Central Louisiana.  Interested donors are encouraged to call. 

Call Teresa Slater:  448-6580.

1801 Sylvester Street,

7a.m.-6p.m. 

Sponsored by YMCA of Central Louisiana. Each day of camp comes packed with the perfect amount of activities and fun.  Children will get to make new friends, go on exciting field trips and participate in indoor and outdoor activities in a structured and nurturing environment.  Financial Assistance is available. 

Cost:  $50 registration fee that includes field trip costs and camp T-shirt.  Weekly fees:  $65 first child, $60 second child, $55 third child. 

Call Courtney Paige:  445-8261 or 449-4686.

Downtown Amphitheatre,

11a.m. 

Sponsored by Alexandria – Pineville Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority.  Live music celebration of Marion “Little Walter” Jacobs, blues harp player who was raised in Alexandria.  The annual festival features regional and local acts performing blues, gospel, soul and zydeco. 

Cost:  Admission free. 

Call CVB Office:  442-9546 or 800-551-9546.

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.