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Whatever happened to soda fountains in drug stores? Soda fountains began to disappear in the 1960's, except in Downtown Alexandria! For decades, Sentry Drug & Grill in Downtown Alexandria has held its own in spite of newer drugstore chains.

A visit to Sentry Drug & Grill is like a hot toddy on a cold day, it gives you the warm fuzzies!
Sentry Drug & Grill offers delicious homemade comfort food that's a big help when you drop in for relief of whatever ails you, or if you just decide to take a break from the Downtown streets of Alexandria. Sentry also offers a unique variety of Louisiana souvenirs and gift items ranging from popular "Our Name is Mud" ceramics, LSU items, beautiful handcrafted masks by Magnolia Masks, Cajun Jiggers, postcards and t-shirts. There are autographed copies of "For Molly", "The Return," "The Search for Shannon" and "Drink One to Me, Christian Bennett" by Cenla author Vicki Allen and Sentry Drug Stores pharmacist!

You can find Sentry Drug & Grill at 1002 Third Street in Alexandria. They are only open Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. Explore the links below for more details on this local spot!

For over 65 years, City Park Players has been the Premier Central Louisiana Community Theatre! For a fun-filled Downtown Alexandria experience, City Park Players Presents Moonlight and Magnolia's. This is a comedy based on a true story by Ron Hutchinson.

Hollywood is abuzz. David O.Selznick, a film producer, has spent five weeks shooting "Gone With the Wind". He decides the script is terrible and realizes the director is clueless, The screenplay, you see, just doesn't work. So what's an all-powerful movie mogul to do? While fending off the film's stars, gossip columnists, and his own father-in-law, Selznick sends a car for famed screenwriter Ben Hecht and pulls formidable director Victor Fleming from the set of The Wizard of Oz. Unfortunately, it turns out that Hecht hasn't read the book yet! Frantically, the three men spend five days rewriting one of the most beloved screenplays of all time.

The play is directed by Kathleen Pharis and performances are at the Hearn Stage, 1102 3rd Street in Alexandria. Call 318-484-4478 for reservations and information. Performance dates are September 22 - 25, 2016 and September 29 - October 2, 2016. Visit the link below for details.

Welcome to Hotel Bentley! Walking through the double doors of the Hotel Bentley transported me back to a time filled with elegance and grandeur. This is truly an amazing building to visit.

Hotel Bentley opened its doors in 1908, built by the timber baron Joseph Bentley. The interior is one of Downtown Alexandria's most impressive public spaces. The sumptuous decorative treatments, inspired by the Renaissance Revival and other classical artworks, is executed with Deco flare. Upon entering the lobby, straight ahead is a stunning double staircase with Art Deco style handrails that meet at a landing and then gracefully sweep down to the floor.

The room is dominated by massive columns adorned with a gilded scalloped classical motif. Gazing up at the inside of the dome, you will see a beautifully painted mural and dazzling chandeliers with clear crystal droplets and beads that shine when illuminated, all together reflects a time of class and elegance which is sure to lend a special atmosphere.

How exciting it must have been and still is!

Embers Restaurant serves a fusion-style menu inspired by artisan cuisine, located in the heart of Downtown Alexandria. They are serving up signature pizza, classic pizza, pastas, signature dishes, and salads. You can even be the artist and design your own pizza! Embers offers delicious food, a cozy atmosphere, good beer and live music. It's the perfect recipe for your next date night. Be the star at your next event by reserving the private upstairs bar and lounge. The area has comfortable seating and flat screen TV's. Perfect place to host your private party! Embers is a gem!

Word of Mouth Cafe is tucked away amongst the hustle and bustle of Downtown Alexandria. Right across from the Rapides Parish Courthouse is an absolutely charming little white house where they serve up mouthwatering goodness and Southern hospitality charm. Word of Mouth Cafe welcomes you to a down home atmosphere, where you are surrounded by vibrant art work from local artists. This is a great place to gather with friends and colleges for a tasty lunch.

The cafe serves up delicious hot-pressed sandwiches, soup, specialty wraps, fresh specialty salads, southern style plate lunch specials and the best darn bread pudding I ever tasted this side of I-10! Also, the prices are so reasonable! Be sure to visit Word of Mouth Cafe, you will love it! You will find it at 918 Foisey Street in Downtown Alexandria.

Tamp & Grind in downtown Alexandria offers you a unique atmosphere that is just as appetizing to the eye as it is to the palate! Great place to spend the afternoon, catch up with friends, relax, and walk to all the local shops and restaurants downtown Alexandria has to offer. Tamp & Grind offers free WIFI, and plenty of seating inside and out so you can sit back and enjoy fresh brewed coffee and delectable pastries. Tamp & Grind has an extensive menu and will customize your order as well.

If you're interested in seeing your screenplay performed or just being on stage yourself, then Spectral Sisters is the group for you! Spectral Sisters Productions is an all-volunteer performing arts group full of actors, tech people, directors, writers, what have you, who share a passion for theater and have since 2003. Spectral Sisters offer workshops for aspiring writers, festivals, and stage performances throughout the year for any and all interested. Whether you're on stage, backstage, or in the audience, Spectral Sisters Productions will bring out the theater in everyone!

Artistic Director Carrie Barton Young and the Board of Directors have a good thing going when it comes to the Red River Dance Theatre Company. The company is the only one in the Central Louisiana region that focuses only on classical ballet. Red River is devoted to providing the best ballet training for their young dancers and bringing family entertainment to life. Red River Dance Theatre Company is on a mission to bring the best of classical ballet to Alexandria.

Entertaining for over 65 years, City Park Players is a nonprofit organization in Central Louisiana who perform most of their plays at the Hearn Stage Kress Theatre. Through their performances, City Park Players bring to life their love of the arts and will leave their audiences with a full heart. If being in the audience isn't enough for you, City Park Players are always looking for additional performers!

1967 is the year Rapides Symphony Orchestra was born. Rapides Symphony Orchestra is a professional orchestra that performs around four concerts each year as well as surprise events and Pops in the Park. Rapides Symphony Orchestra's classical, pops, family, and also educational concerts can be attended at the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center. With 49 years under their belts, Rapides Symphony Orchestra will not disappoint.

In 1817 the first Catholic church, the first church in Alexandria period, was built and, sadly, later burned in 1895. Reconstructed, St. Francis Xavier Church was raised once again in 1899 as the first brick church in Alexandria. Holding the state's largest and most beautiful stained-glass windows and a hand-carved, walnut alter, St. Francis Xavier Church is beyond gorgeous inside and out. Whether you're looking for a wedding venue, a morning service, or just witness some stunning architecture, St. Francis Xavier Church in downtown Alexandria is without a doubt a Cenla "must-see."

Located downtown, on the corner of Fourth and Johnston Streets and ground floor of the Rapides Foundation Building, is a cozy little black box theater known as the Hearn Stage at Kress Theatre. Hearn Stage has an open floor plan giving its users plenty to work with when hosting an event or performance. City Park Players and Spectral Sisters Productions are two groups who currently perform at Hearn Stage at Kress Theatre and are very much worth coming to see!

Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center is a brilliantly constructed state-of-the-art theater on Third Street in Downtown Alexandria. Opened in 2004 and seating over 600 people, Coughlin-Saunders is home to a variation of concerts, play, recitals, ballets, musicals, cultural events, and many more different performances. Operating under the Arts Council of Central Louisiana, Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center can be used for receptions and other special events held by businesses, schools, churches, and more. Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center is the centerpiece in the revitalization of Alexandria's Downtown Cultural Arts District.

Alexandria's T.R.E.E House Children's Museum succeeds at making learning fun and exciting for children of all ages. Open Tuesday-Saturday, TREE House offers a variety of interactive exhibits that will allow your child to dive into math, science, and history lessons! Watch your children's imagination run wild and see their excitement as they find out how amazing learning really can be!

Born here in Alexandria, Louisiana, Arnaud "Arna" Wendell Bontemps was a famous Harlem Renaissance poet, novelist, and librarian. Dive in to all things Arna Bontemps at the Arna Bontemps African American Museum located on Third Street, in downtown Alexandria! With a great deal of his work, historical photos, and plenty more, Arna Bontemps African American Museum is a yet another excellent choice on the list of central Louisiana attractions.

With two buildings, River Oaks Square Arts Center is double the art experience! The Bolton House, named for James Wade Bolton and located on the west bank of the Red River, was built in 1899. It offers administrative offices, a gift shop, and four studios. The Annex building was added in 1993 and contains three art galleries, a ceramic studio, multiple classrooms, and 20 studios.

River Oaks Square Art Center provides classes for both children and adults taught by notable artists! So come on by Tuesday-Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Don't forget to check out the website for special events!

Finnegan's Wake in the heart of Downtown Alexandria is the go to spot for entertainment, vast selection of beers on tap, a friendly game of pool, as well as Melissa the local "mixologist." The eclectic atmosphere is filled with friendly patrons who are laid back and looking to have a great time. They feature live music on a regular basis and have the best selection of beer on tap in town. Finnegan's Wake will make you feel like you're in a authentic Irish Pub. It's a few short steps away from the hottest restaurants, hotels, and bakeries in Downtown Alexandria!

With exhibitions from all over the world, the Alexandria Museum of Art is the focus of Alexandria's riverfront. The Alexandria Museum of Art features the state's largest collection of North Louisiana Folk Art and an extensive permanent collection of contemporary Louisiana art.