Community Calendar

Enjoy great music & fellowship from Electone Alums. This concert is a fundraiser for the Christopher Youth Center, a charity created by former Electone Director Dr. Carol Christopher. Formerly known as Our House, the Christopher Youth Center provides services & shelter to area at-risk youths.

Accompaniment and live music provided by Lee Denton Music Co. and DG Live Productions

Great live music performed by former NLU/ULM Electones. Concert is a fundraiser for local charity the Christopher Youth Center, a charity founded by Dr. Carol Christopher, beloved former director of the Electones.

The Northeast Louisiana Arts Council is launching a new casual gathering for our creative community - and you're invited.

Join them for a relaxed monthly meetup designed for artists, designers, performers, educators, and creative thinkers from across our region to connect, share ideas, and learn what others are working on.

No agenda. No presentations. Just conversation and community.

Monroe Rotary announces its annual 4th of July Children's Parade. This year's festivities include a host of activities designed for children and families.

Spectators can look forward to a morning filled with patriotic pride as children from local schools and community groups showcase their creativity by decorating bikes, wagons, and scooters in a delightful display of red, white, and blue.

Celebrate America's 250th Birthday in style at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo! This will be a fun day of old fashioned carnival games, animals, food eating contests, boat and train rides, and shopping vendors!

A vibrant procession featuring marching bands, community groups, floats, and local performers.

Whether you want to walk, dance, or simply cheer from the sidelines, everyone's participation is welcome! Let’s make this milestone anniversary an unforgettable display of hometown pride and unity.

Celebrate the 4th of July and independence in the Twin Cities! Enjoy shopping, great food, and festivities all day. Enjoy live music, a kid zone, hot dog eating contest and more fun all day long! The fireworks are shot from the Endom Bridge over the Ouachita River and are best viewed from Downtown West Monroe, Downtown Monroe, or the West Monroe levee.

This visual artists meetup with the Black Creatives Circle discusses art studio practice, art history, and theory.

This meet up is an opportunity for artists and enthusiasts to come together, share their creative endeavors, and engage in insightful conversations.

This exhibit will be created by the Farmerville Jaycees, whose Louisiana Watermelon Festival will celebrate 63 years this month. Come see how the festival began and scenes from its iconic events---parade, competitions, beauty pageant, and more---which have brought joy to this region for more than six decades.

This exhibit will be created by the Farmerville Jaycees, whose Louisiana Watermelon Festival will celebrate 63 years this month. Come see how the festival began and scenes from its iconic events---parade, competitions, beauty pageant, and more---which have brought joy to this region for more than six decades.