Events

Who’s ready for a sweet celebration? Join us for a week of fun, treats, surprises as we celebrate 16 years! We have a special Birthday Menu for the week plus pop-ups, giveaways, and birthday themed goodies. Something for everyone.

Local restaurants have crafted unique bourbon experiences for you to savor. Here’s how it works: How to Vote: Visit each restaurant: Take the time to visit each restaurant and experience their unique bourbon offerings. Taste and savor: Enjoy the carefully crafted bourbon cocktails and pay attention to the flavor profiles, presentation, and overall experience. Vote

Make it a Labor Day weekend to remember with an unforgettable performance by multi-platinum country music artist Clay Walker! Listen to some of his biggest hits like “Live Until I Die” and “She Won’t Be Lonely Long” at Paragon Casino Resort on Sunday, September 1! Tickets start at $45! Doors open at 7PM, concert begins

RPL’s “Creative Con” is out library’s friendly neighborhood local Comic Con. This year’s them is Star Wars! You can expect panels, vendors, games, virtual reality, and cool photo opportunities! It’s not Creative Con without costume contests! There will be costume contests for all ages – adult, teen, children under 13 and group categories. Winners win

Divisions of play for Men’s, Women’s, and Coed 4 person teams as well as Youth Boys Girls and Coed teams 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18. Divisions For More infornation contact us at 318-446-4368 or by email at foureversports@aol.com

Happy Hats La will have a “Pop Up Shop” at Little Cakes with Big Attitude  making custom trucker hats. You create your own custom hat. For more information call 318-445-5226

The annual gala provides local businesses the opportunity to celebrate and be recognized for their achievements. The gala includes a dinner, awards ceremony, and champagne winners’ circle. The event will take place at the Alexandria Convention Center at 6:00 p.m.

Calling all cocktail connoisseurs! A new festival is coming to Paragon! SIP Wine & Spirit Fest is happening inside the Mari Showroom on Saturday August 17! Don’t miss this unique event showcasing unlimited samples of wine and spirits from Paragon vendors, plus great food, awesome door prizes and live Zydeco music from Geno DeLafose and

Teens will learn how to create unique jewelry. Materials will be provided and the workshop is free for teens between the ages of 13 and 19. Registration is required. FREE to teens between the ages of 13 and 19 Registration required: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=VbAEig

The zoo will be a”buzz” as we celebrate all things pollinators! We are excited to welcome our community partners; CENLA Beekeepers and LSUA’s Bee Campus representatives who will be sharing their love for all things bees at our celebration. Explore Discovery Carts and find out how you can help out pollinators right here in CENLA. 

“Are you an artist or creative in Central Louisiana? Are you looking for a place to come and talk to other creatives? Join us for the Creative Round Table! Being an artist can be isolating, but we can lift each other up! Do you want to learn about grants and artist calls? Talk about process?

Participants will learn how stitching can be incorporated into fine art. They will be inspired by the work of Polina Vee from AMoA’s 37th September Competition and create their own embroidered paper art pieces. Art for All is geared towards groups or individuals of all ages. Bring your family, a friend or just yourself. Non-member