Events

Hank Williams Jr.
Date: Friday, June 01, 2018
Location: Murphy Arts District
Time: 12:00am
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DoMo BrewFest
Date: Saturday, June 02, 2018
Location: Origin Bank Riverwalk
Time: 6:00pm
The third annual event is presented by The News-Star and DeltaStyle Magazine and will take place on June 2nd at the Downtown River Walk from 6-9 PM. Come down to the Riverwalk to sample over 200 different beers from Choice Brands, Marsala Beverage,International Wine & Spirits, Ouachita Brewing Co., Flying Tiger Brewery, and a variety of homebrewers. For the non beer drinkers, enjoy wine samples from Landry Vineyards! Your ticket gets you access to all the great beer and wine you could desire and live music on The Chapel Tattoo stage! Purchase the $25 tickets now at BrewFest18.eventbrite.com. Food will be available for purchase from Johnny's Pizza House and the Cheezie Rider food truck. Buy an event t-shirt designed by Jason Byron Nelson today at http://talkntshirts.com/shop/domo-brew-fest-t-shirt/ Proceeds go to the ongoing efforts of the Downtown Monroe Alliance to better and promote the downtown economic district in Monroe, LA through projects, events, and promotions. For more information on the Downtown Monroe Alliance, a 501(c)(3), visit downtownmonroe.org Thank you to our sponsors! The News-Star, DeltaStyle Magazine, The Chapel, Choice Brands, Inc.,Marsala Beverage, International Wine & Spirits, Landry Vineyards Ouachita Brewing Company, Flying Tiger Brewery, Lagniappe Media Monroe, Lamar Advertising of Monroe, SportsTalk977, Thrifty Nickel Want Ads, The Peach,Plugged-In Creative, Bayou DeSiard Title Company, Origin Bank, Van Trow Toyota, Bass Pro Shops Tracker Boat Center, Willie's Food Truck Park-Monroe, La, Iron Cactus Downtown Monroe, Bayou Powersports, Jim Taylor Chevrolet, Glenwood Regional Medical Center, AT&T, Sonic Drive In, Patrick Electric,Andrew L Bailey Photography, AmeriPride, Brass Monkey Pub & Patio, Car Town Inc., EDGES, Trapp's, Fieldhouse Bar & Grill, Cloud 9, Vantage Health Plan, Monroe Chamber Report Listing Issue

CAMP LOTSAFUN
Date: Monday, June 04, 2018
Location: South Arkansas Community College - East Campus Workforce Development Building
Time: 7:31am
Camp Lotsafun is a four-week summer day camp offered my South Arkansas Community College department of Community Education. Open to area youth 1st - 6th grade. Please visit our website for additional information. www.southark.edu/continuingeducation. or give me a call at 864-7192. Report Listing Issue

The Boomtown Opry
Date: Saturday, June 09, 2018
Location: El Dorado Municipal Auditorium 100 W. 8th St. El Dorado, AR 71730
Time: 7:00pm
The June 9, 2018 edition of the Boomtown Opry will be held at the El Dorado Municipal Auditorium (100 W. 8th St.) in El Dorado, AR at 7pm. Tickets are available at the door for only $10 each with children 12 and under FREE. The Boomtown Opry is a family friendly event with no alcohol sold during the show. The Boomtown Opry features a house band led by BJ Kyle, who has toured professionally with Colt Ford, Craig Morgan, Tracy Lawrence, Kellie Pickler and others. Local actor/singer Steve Harrell is the MC and local country duo Southern Koast (Keith Owens and Susan Tolin) provide background vocals. Featured performers for this show are Gene King, Heather Ponce, Melissa Evans, Courtney Taylor, Terry Lyne Moore, Shinbone and Dance Connection. Gene King was the band leader for Grammy winner Jody Miller for many years and has two monthly shows of his own in Winnsboro and Ferriday Louisiana. Terry Lyne Moore, formerly from nearby Smackover, is making her homecoming after opening for well-known artists such as BJ Thomas, Patty Loveless, Brooks & Dunn and others in the central Texas area. Aspiring singers may audition for future shows before rehearsals on show day around 3pm. The Boomtown Opry is partnering with the El Dorado Boys & Girls Club. The proceeds will benefit EBGC and allow them to continue serving the youth in our community. In return the EBGC provides volunteers to staff each show. The EBGC has been serving Union County youth since 1939. Follow and like our page at www.facebook.com/boomtownopry for more information on this show and updates and reminders of future shows. Report Listing Issue

Annual Oil Belt 2-Person Scramble-El Dorado Golf and Country Club
Date: Friday, June 22, 2018
Location: El Dorado Golf and Country Club
Time: 3:00pm
Friday June 22nd Free Access to our pool anytime during the weekend for the immediate family of all players 8:00 am- Practice Rounds begin, Members: Free, Guests: Cart Fee Only $3.00 house wine/$4.00 house liquor (available all weekend) 3:00 pm- BIG SKINS (net skins game begins) 5:30 pm – Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres on the patio 6:00 pm – Skills contests begin Saturday June 23rd 8:00 am- Breakfast 9:00 am- Shotgun start round 1 1:30 pm – Fajita Bar Lunch 2:30/3:00 pm- Calcutta Sunday June 24th 12:00 pm – Grab & Go Lunch 1:00 pm- Shotgun Start Round 2 6:00 pm- Awards Tournament Entry Fee information 1. Entry Fee: Member teams: $250 (Only one partner needs to be a member), Guest teams: $300 2. Tournament will be flighted after round 1 3. Field is limited to 48 teams 4. Each player will receive a $20.00 spending credit at Palmer’s Place @ El Dorado Golf & Country Club 5. Each participant will receive 1 free round of golf @ EDGCC to use anytime during the 2018 season. May bring up to 3 guests at the Club Guest Rate. Members will receive one free guest round. 6. Gift Certificates for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for each flight. Call the Golf Shop at 870.862.5516 or email [email protected] to sign up! Report Listing Issue

Bloody Mary Fest
Date: Saturday, October 06, 2018
Location: 316 South Grand St. Monroe, LA, 71201
Time: 10:00am
No matter how you dress it, the Bloody Mary is a classic drink that should be celebrated. Local bars and restaurants will come to the Origin Bank RiverMarket once again in 2018 to see who can mix it, shake it, and dress it the best. While anyone is able to shop at the RiverMarket, ticket holders will enjoy samples of competitor’s drinks. This event brings people from Arkansas, Texas, and other parts of Louisiana. Tickets will be available soon! Report Listing Issue

The Craft Show Before Christmas
Date: Saturday, November 10, 2018
Location: 316 South Grand St. Monroe, LA, 71201
Time: 10:00am
Holiday shoppers each year strive to find unique gifts for everyone on their list. The Craft Show Before Christmas is all about making that as easy as possible! Only artisans and specialty vendors will participate in this first annual event that celebrates handmade, healthy, and local shopping. Report Listing Issue

Geeks Along the River
Date: Saturday, November 17, 2018
Location: 316 South Grand St. Monroe, LA, 71201
Time: 10:00am
Back by popular demand is Geeks Along the River. This free event features shopping, gaming tournaments, cosplay contests, food, and more, making it the best place to let your geek flag fly! This third annual event is the only of its kind in NELA! Report Listing Issue

DoMo Pet Pageant
Date: Saturday, December 01, 2018
Location: 316 South Grand St. Monroe, LA, 71201
Time: 10:00am
The 4th Annual Christmas DoMo Pet Pageant will be held at the Origin Bank RiverMarket along the historic Ouachita River. This is the puurrrrrrfect opportunity to dress up your furbaby in your favorite Christmas attire! Report Listing Issue

Christmas in DoMo
Date: Saturday, December 01, 2018
Location: 316 South Grand St. Monroe, LA, 71201
Time: 10:00am
Christmas in DoMo is the event that kicks off the Christmas season for Downtown Monroe and wraps up the RiverMarket season. This family event celebrates the season with children's games, shopping, Christmas activities, holiday contests, and photo opportunities with Santa and other characters. It's always festive with holiday performances, carolers, Christmas music, ugly sweater contests and decorations! Report Listing Issue