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Aug. 7, Louisiana Tech alumni, friends, and fans are invited to join the Louisiana Tech University Alumni Association in the Monroe Civic Center Arena for an evening on the Blue Bayou, presented by Argent Financial Group.

“It’s always an evening of fun and fellowship as college memories are shared, friendships are rekindled, and victories are relived,” said Michele Robinson, director of Alumni Engagement. “We look forward to seeing fellow graduates at this year’s event.”

Back by popular demand, musical guest The Fabulous Equinox Quintet, led by Louisiana Tech alumni and Monroe natives Jeremy Davis and Clay Johnson, will be entertaining Bulldog fans.Those in attendance last year experienced firsthand how audiences across America have fallen in love with these two sophisticated Southern gentlemen and their high-energy show.Along with the greatest songs, the best original arrangements, and phenomenal musicianship (honed in Howard Auditorium), these two will bring their rich friendship and charm back to The Happening stage.

A full menu of bayou favorites – fried catfish, fried and boiled shrimp, hush puppies, and more – will be catered by Catfish Charlie’s, owned by Louisiana Tech alumnus Doug Wood.

Louisiana Tech President Dr. Les Guice will highlight another extraordinary year for Louisiana Tech University with several special guests. Coming off four straight bowl victories, Head Football Coach Skip Holtz will preview the 2018 team and season, including LSU on September 22 and Homecoming on October 20 against UTEP. Other special guests will include incoming freshmen from Northeast Louisiana, CHAMP the Mascot, Miss Louisiana Tech, Louisiana Tech Cheer, and the Regal Blues.

Individual tickets are available for $30 while packages of 10 tickets are $250. A limited number of reserved tables are on sale for $500. For tickets, go to LATechAlumni.org/Happening18 or call Barbara Swart at 318.497.7985.

Wear Loyal Blue and join us on the Blue Bayou to celebrate another year of Louisiana Tech University!