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Region gets into Christmas spirit
Holiday celebrations are well under way in the Twin Cities, and the weeks leading up to Christmas are chock full of activities to enthrall the whole family.
Though inclement weather forced the City of West Monroe's tree lighting celebration indoors Saturday, the rain and cold did not dampen spirits.
Meanwhile, the University of Louisiana-Monroe got into the Christmas spirit with its own lighting celebration Tuesday evening.
Festivities will continue this weekend with, among other things, a pair of Christmas parades in downtown Monroe and the Bawcomville community.
Alana Cooper, director of the Monroe/West Monroe Convention and Visitors Bureau, said the holiday season is a busy one. She said the CVB and area organizations have been working for several years to expand the season into "more than just a shopping trip."
"The holidays always have been a good season for us, as far as people coming in and shopping," said Cooper. "We're trying to get them to stay and make an event of it, since we have such a wide array of things for whole families to enjoy during Christmas."
Cooper said Christmas on the River fills a void in the region.
"People like to do their Christmas shopping, but they want to do more," Cooper said. "They want to eat something good, they want to see a play or visit Journey Through Bethlehem at the mall."
The wide variety of art, musical and theatre offerings are designed to appeal to everyone.
"There is something for everybody, to meet whatever you'd like to experience for your Christmas," Cooper said.
Santa's Christmas Village & Ice Skating
Nov 26 to Dec 23
Come and enjoy the many activities like walking through the snow, ice skating, make and take ornaments, cookie decorating and taking pictures with the Snowman. Don't forget about mailing letters to Santa at the Peppermint Post Office and story time with Mrs. Claus. And most of all, visit with Santa!
Venue: Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum
Address: 323 Walnut Street, Monroe LA, 71201
"Scrooge" presented by Family Church
Dec 1 to Dec 3
Time: 7 pm - If you have never seen this presentation of "Scrooge," don't let this Christmas season pass without scheduling your family and friends to attend one of the performances. It is engaging for the entire family from the very first song. The streets of this small town in England are brought to life with the live music of "Scrooge." The Celtic Dancers are a favorite of the audience, as well as the Couples Dancers, throughout the musical. Come join us for a BROADWAY experience that will touch and entertain you!
Venue: Family Church
Address: 320 Laird Street, West Monroe LA, 71291
Christmas at the Biedenharn
Dec. 1 to Dec. 31
Time: 10 am - 5 pm - Come enjoy the beautiful Christmas decorations throughout the Biedenharn Home and ELsong Gardens thanks to the Monroe Garden Study League. Each room is decorated to the theme. Be sure and come by during regular museum hours to take your family Christmas snapshots. (Professional photography requires an appointment, pets and tripods are not permitted.) Call 387-5281 to reserve guided tours for groups of ten or more.
Venue: Biedenharn Museum and Gardens
Address: 2006 Riverside Drive, Monroe LA, 71201
"Christmas on the River" Tree Art
Contest Winner's Announcement
Dec. 1
Time: 6:30 pm - The Monroe-West Monroe Convention and Visitors Bureau Plum Creek and The YMCA of Northeast Louisiana, in conjunction with The Downtown Art Crawl, cordially invites all students, instructors, parents & friends to join us for The Second Annual "Christmas on the River" Tree Art Contest Winners Announcement.
Venue: Palace Park
Address: 220 DeSiard Street, Monroe LA, 71201
2011 SCROOGE Bah Humbug 5K Run
Dec. 3
Time: Registration at 8:30 am; Run begins at 9 am - The run is sponsored by the Family Church in West Monroe and benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Louisiana.
Venue: Antique Alley
Address: 100 Trenton Avenue, West Monroe LA, 71292
Downtown
Gallery Crawl
Dec. 1
Time: 5 to 9 pm - Discover the works of talented artists as you "crawl" from one historic architectural jewel to the next with fine art, music and local cuisine set against a hip, downtown backdrop overlooking the Ouachita River.
Venue: Art Alley
Address: DeSiard and N. 2nd Streets, Downtown Monroe LA, 71201
The Stage
in Antique Alley
Dec. 3, 2011
Time: 12:30 to 3 pm – A variety of talent will perform with announcements interspersed throughout. Come hear the angelic voice of Baylee Regan and watch the tapping skills of the Gotta Dance! Ladies as well as holiday moves of the Louisiana Delta Ballet.
Venue: Christmas on the River Stage in Antique Alley
Address: 100 Trenton Street, West Monroe, LA 71291
2nd Annual Paw-rade
Dec. 3
Time: 1:30 pm – It is time to dress-up your pets and put them on display and what better time than the Christmas holidays. Pets and their servants are invited to come dressed in costume. Decorated floats (wagons*) are also encouraged. Pre-registration fee is $15 for first pet & $5 for each additional pet. Floats entries are $25. Deadline to pre-register is November 27. Registration fee on the day of event is $20 for first pet & $5 for each additional pet, float registration will be $30. Parade on-site registration and judging begins at 12 pm. Proceeds from the parade will benefit PAWS of Northeast Louisiana and K-9 units of Ouachita Parish.
Venue: Antique Alley
Address: Commerce and Wood Streets, West Monroe LA, 71291
CASI Chili Cook-Off
Dec. 3, 2011
Time: Registration begins at 8:30 am until noon. Tasting for People's Choice will be 10 am - 2 pm; Chili Appreciation Society International, Inc. Official Chili Cook-off (CASI Rules apply*; must be 18 yrs or older). Cook extra chili for People's Choice Award. First 30 registered cooks will receive a goody bag. Return the registration form before Dec. 4 for early registration. Registration is also open the day of the event.
Venue: Antique Alley
Address: 100 Trenton Avenue, West Monroe LA, 71292
Kiwanis Club of West Monroe
Christmas Parade
Dec 3
Time: 3 pm – The annual Christmas parade promises something for all ages! Prizes will be awarded in three categories as well as best of show.
Venue: Downtown Monroe and West Monroe
Route: Begins on Pine Street at First Baptist Church of West Monroe, turns onto Cypress Street then Wood Street then turns onto Trenton Street. Parade will travel over the Lea Joiner Bridge then turn right onto Walnut Street. Parade will end at courthouse.
Monroe Jaycees Christmas Fireworks Extravaganza
Dec. 3
Time: 7:00 pm - Enjoy the fireworks over the beautiful Ouachita River from both downtown Monroe and West Monroe!
Venue: Bry Park
Address: 110 DeSiard Street, Monroe LA, 71201
"We Remember You" Sky Light Launch in Remembrance of Those Lost to Suicide
Dec. 3
Time: Immediately following the fireworks. Sky Lights will be released while violinist Joanna Calhoun plays "Amazing Grace".
Venue: To be announced
After Firework
Festivities
Dec. 3
Time: Around 7:30 pm - Bry Park will light up, fully decorated in the Candyland Christmas theme. We invite everyone who is downtown for the Christmas fireworks to stay and enjoy musical entertainment in Bry Park. There will be a variety of musicians playing Christmas carols around a huge tree. A "celebrity" guest will throw the switch that will light up the tree.
Venue: Bry Park
Address: 110 DeSiard Street, Monroe LA, 71201
City of Monroe Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dec. 3
Time: 6 p.m. - Come join us for hot chocolate and cookies as we light the Christmas tree. Santa Claus will be there as well as a kids' choir to help spread the Christmas spirit.
Venue: Monroe Civic Center
Address: 401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway, Monroe LA, 71210
Journey
to Bethlehem
Dec. 3-4
Experience the sights and sounds at the first Christmas through a 20 minute walk-thru Christmas drama. The journey features over 100 characters in costume, live animals, 1st century shops, and a live nativity.
Venue: Pecanland Mall
Address: 4700 Millhaven Road, Suite 2000, Monroe LA, 71203
Twin City Ballet
presents Rudolph & Buddy the Elf Save Christmas
Dec. 3
Time: 7:30 pm - Buddy the Elf & Rudolph save the day and make sure Christmas comes off without a hitch for all the good girls and boys around the world!
Venue: W.L. "Jack" Howard Theatre at the Monroe Civic Center
Address: 401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway, Monroe LA, 71210
Activities after Dec. 3
are available online at
ouachitacitizen.com.
Annual ULM Chamber Arts Brass Christmas Concert
Dec 6, 2011
Time: 7 pm - Experience the festive sights and sounds of the popular and classical Christmas music during this exceptional annual holiday concert featuring the ULM Chamber Arts Brass and friends. Seating is limited. Purchase tickets from the ULM School of Visual and Performing Arts.
Venue: Biedenharn Museum and Gardens
Address: 2006 Riverside Drive, Monroe LA, 71201
Southern Lady Antiques Outdoor Holiday Movie
Dec 9, 2011
Time: 6:30 pm – Enjoy an outdoor showing of "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "It's a Wonderful Life" in beautiful downtown West Monroe on Natchitoches Street between Commerce and Trenton. Sponsored by Southern Lady Antiques.
Venue: Antique Alley
Address: Natchitoches Street between Commerce and Trenton, West Monroe, LA 71291
Christmas Tour
Dec 10, 2011
Time: 1-5 pm - This tour will include Washington Plaza, St. Matthews, Vantage, Riverscape, Ouachita Grand Plaza, Frances Towers, The Palace and First Baptist Church. Each location will be open to guests participating in the tour, along with light refreshments and entertainment at each stop. There will be people on hand to share historical knowledge about each location.
Venue: Downtown Monroe
Address: DeSiard Street
Monroe LA, 71201
Sounds of the Season
Dec 10, 2011
Time: 7 pm - The "Sounds of the Season" will fill the West Monroe Convention Center as the Monroe Symphony Orchestra and the Monroe Symphony Chorus join together to present an evening of treasured holiday classics.
Venue: West Monroe Convention Center
Address: 901 Ridge Avenue, West Monroe LA, 71291
The First Christmas
Dec 10, 2011
Time: 1:30 to 4:30 pm - Come see a live Nativity Scene presented by The Assembly Church of West Monroe
Venue: Outdoor in Antique Alley in West Monroe
Address: Corner of Wood and Trenton Streets, West Monroe, LA 71291
Christmas in the Park by First Baptist Church
Dec 11, 2011
Time: 6 pm - A live nativity scene in Anna Grey Noe Park with music and "Tasting Tea" to follow at First Baptist Church, Pettit Hall.
Venue: Anna Grey Noe Park A
Address: 251 Oak Street
Monroe LA, 71201
Winter Wonderland-Christmas "Grinch" Style
Dec 11, 2011
Time: 3 pm - This is a musical-style play with actors, dancers and singers ages 7 to adult from Dance as One Performing Arts.
Venue: West Monroe Convention Center
Address: 901 Ridge Avenue
West Monroe LA, 71291 |
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