Published May 25, 2023
MONROE, LA – ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ invites the public to join President Ron Berry
and Dr. Christine Berry for the first ever Bon Aire Piano Bar, Friday June 9 from
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. The event will take place at Bon Aire, the home of the ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ President
and First Lady, at 4508 Bon Aire Dr. in Monroe. All profits from the evening will
benefit the ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ School of Visual and Performing Arts. Ìý
The rollicking Bon Aire Piano Bar will feature ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ Music program instructor Justin
Havard and friends on the keys for a lively music-filled party. Attendees will also
have the opportunity to meet the new Director of the School of Visual and Performing
Arts, Dr. Nicholas Bratcher. Ìý
A limited number of tickets are available for $100 per person at or by calling (318) 342-3636. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine will be served.
Guests are asked to wear piano bar attire. Guests can also access the exclusive champagne
room for $1,000 per person. Ìý
About the ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ School of Visual and Performing ArtsÌý
The University of Louisiana School of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) provides higher
education opportunities for students pursuing creative career paths. Art concentrations
include ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, and art education. Music studies
include performance, theory and composition, piano pedagogy, and music education.
ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ VAPA gives talent grants to students of all majors who perform in a number of
ensembles, including the Sound of Today marching band, Chamber Singers group, repertory
dance ensemble, and more.Ìý
For more information, visit . Ìý
