Lagniappe

Leon "Pee Wee" Whitaker will receive a marker from the Northeast Louisiana Music Trail. The marker will honor him as a musician, and the impact he had on northeast Louisiana.

The city of Monroe will host a Rivermarket in downtown Monroe. The community will have a chance to support local businesses, enjoy the scenery of the Ouachita River and learn about the city's culture.

The West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce present a Future Entrepreneur Academy. The event will teach teenagers how to become successful entrepreneurs and unleash their business creativity.

Michaela S. Cox is an author and a motivational speaker. She is legally blind, but inspires others to find grace through grief, find direction in life, and go from surviving to thriving.

The Ouachita Herb Society presents Spring Herb Faire. The event will feature live music, food vendors, door prizes, an herbal tea bar, and more.

The Monroe Symphony Orchestra present their final Lagniappe Music Series concert, Brahms’ Quintet & Beyond. The concert features a pianist along with a string quartet.

The Dragon Boat Festival is a fundraiser where teams compete in a rowing competition, with all proceeds benefiting the coalition. Parade, food trucks, and a raffle are just a few aspects of the event.

United Way and the Northeast Louisiana Bar foundation host the Heirship Project Part II. The community workshops provide legal assistance, as well as tools for navigating wills and deeds.

Masur Museum presents their yearly Off the Wall fundraiser on April 11. The public can come bid on exclusive arts pieces, as well as enjoy food, drinks, and live music.

The city of Monroe, in accordance with the Keep Louisiana Beautiful initiative, is hosting "Love the Boot Week." Various clean-up activities will take place in order to preserve our local environment.