Alexandria Events: Harlem Globetrotters, Monster Trucks and More
ALEXANDRIA, La – While the holiday season – and the many events that come with it – has come to a close, that doesn’t mean Alexandria events are slowing down this month.
Alexandria has a multitude of events happening this month with a little something for everyone.
See the event guide for January Alexandria events with details below.
When: Jan. 9, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Where: Rapides Parish Library, Martin Luther King Jr. Branch, 1115 Broadway Ave., Alexandria, La 71302
In this interactive experiment, teens will create their own fizzy snowflakes using baking soda, vinegar and water. Rapides Parish Library will explore the basics of acid-base chemical reactions while designing shapes that fizz, bubble and pop.
Online registration in advance is required as space is limited. Please log in with your library credentials to reserve your place at this event.
When: Jan. 10, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: 933 Main St., Alexandria, La 71301
The second Saturday of each month offers free admission to the public.Â
Other events at the museum this day include:
- 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Stitching Circle
- Anyone can come and knit or stitch in the galleries. Open to all ages. Just getting started? AMoA has limited materials to get you started. Free and open to the public.
- 1 – 4 p.m., Textile Mini-Banners Workshop with Wendy Starn
- Join local artist, Wendy Starn, for an afternoon of textile crafting. Participants will create their own mini banners using techniques like stenciling, gluing and stitching to create one-of-a-kind word art pieces. $30 Members | $35 Non-Members
When: Jan. 10, 2 – 3 p.m.
Where: Rapides Parish Library, Martin Luther King Jr. Branch, 1115 Broadway Ave., Alexandria, La 71302
The Martin Luther King Jr. Branch will host the book talk and signing of Michael Wynne’s latest biography.
Michael Wynne, collector, historian, speaker and preservationist (just to name a few), will have books for sale as he brings us new truths that have remained hidden for so long about the history and heritage of Jean Baptiste Lafargue.
Joining Michael Wynne to enlighten and educate you will be the great-great niece of J. B. Lafargue, environment reporter at The Times-Picayune/NOLA.com in New Orleans, and fiction writer from Los Angeles, Josette Abugov.
When: Jan. 13, 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Where: Rapides Parish Library, Main Library, 411 Washington St., Alexandria, La 71301
In this unique STEM program for ages 10-18, participants will start with a piece of diamond art and learn how to transform it into a vibrant digital design. Using scanners or cameras and free editing software, teens will explore how images are digitized, enhanced and stylized using technology.
See all Rapides Parish Library events for January
Alexandria Museum of Art Creative RoundtableÂ
When: Jan. 13, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Where: 933 Main St., Alexandria, La 71301
A place for Central Louisiana artists to collaborate. Do you want to learn about grants and artist calls? Talk about your process? Maybe you want to learn how other artists market their art or ship their art? Join AMoA on Jan. 13.
See all Alexandria Museum of Art Events for January
If I Be Lifted Up: The Gathering
When: Jan. 15, 7 – 9 p.m.
Where: Laborde Earles Coliseum, 5600 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, La 71303
If I Be Lifted Up: The Gathering is a night of worship and community.
Harlem Globetrotters
When: Jan. 19, 7 – 9 p.m.
Where: Laborde Earles Coliseum, 5600 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, La 71303
The Harlem Globetrotters’ 100 years of Joy tour will come to Alexandria, La. This is a fan celebration from the moment you arrive with epic new pre-game magic, unforgettable post-game interactions and the most fan-fueled experience in sports.
A warning to any fans with light sensitivity that strobing effects will be used during light shows within the Harlem Globetrotters game.
Tickets are available online.
Monster Truck Winter Nationals
When: Jan. 31, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Laborde Earles Coliseum, 5600 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, La 71303
Faith Phreed, the world’s youngest female driver, is back! Monster Truck rides, Louisiana Side by Side Racing Championships, Spiderman and more.
Tickets are available online.
View more Alexandria events at https://explorealexandriapineville.com/.
