The Arts Council of Northeast Louisiana once again presents its free Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series at noon on Wednesdays this October at Anna Gray Noe Park in downtown Monroe. The public is invited to pack a lunch and picnic with friends while enjoying some of the best musical talent in the area.
The October Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series lineup includes:
• October 2 – Denene Stringfellow
Life your spirits today! A little gospel, a few show tunes, and everything in between! Come see area
favorite and Ruston’s own, Denene Stringfellow! You’ll see why Ruston observes Denene Stringfellow Day
each year. He’s back by popular demand - - a great way to launch the series and season.
• October 9 – Josh Madden
Host of KEDM’s The Set List, Madden performs at local venues and teaches both guitar and piano to
budding musicians. His musical influences are Ray Charles, Elton John, Eric Clapton, and Dave Matthews.
He brings those flavors and more to the park and series.
• October 16 – Mason Granade
A long-time series favorite, Mason has performed in the area for over 30 years while also serving as the
Worship Leader for Bethel Baptist Church in West Monroe. He is influenced by The Eagles, America, and
The Beatles. Mason was featured in R-Squared films New Hope and Flag of My Father.
• October 23 – Oden Family and West Monroe High School music students
Husband-wife duo, Greg and Kristen Oden, both music educators at West Monroe High School, have
individually and with their students been showcased in distant cathedrals and in Carnegie Hall. Come
hear them, their children Blake and Morgan, and their students as they energize your day.
• October 30 – TBA
We promise – no tricks and all treats today at the park! We’ll have something wonderful to close out our
series for the season!
In case of rain, Brown Bag will be moved to First Baptist Church of Monroe.