Film Screening - The Creative Spirit by Jan Beauboef

Alexandria Museum of Art

933 2nd St. Alexandria, LA

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM

Join us for a screening of this winner of the Best Documentary Short at this year's Cinema on the Bayou film festival in Lafayette (directed by Graham Holt, Cinematography by Jerry Clark, Edited by Caleb Pate, and Produced by Timmons Inc.) and celebration of Avoyelles artist Jan Beauboeuf.

Cindy Seation Dance Academy presents: Distinction-Dance Recital

Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center

1202 3rd St. Alexandria, LA

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM

Join us for an amazing night of dance! Don’t forget to grab your Reception Tickets too!

Join us for a special meet-and-greet with the team and celebrate their incredible achievements this season.

Seats are limited, so grab yours today and be part of the magic! 

Holi Fest Cenla 2025!

Downtown-Tamp & Grind

4th St. Alexandria, LA

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Time: 10:30 AM-3:00 PM

Join us for a vibrant celebration of #UnityInDiversity as we come together as a community to support a great cause! This colorful event will benefit the Children’s Advocacy Network, helping to heal and champion abused and neglected children throughout Central Louisiana.

The Children’s Advocacy Network and the Cenla Indian Association are teaming up once again to bring colorful fun and family-friendly festivities to Alexandria!

Highlights of the event include:

 A Color Walk/Run benefitting the Children’s Advocacy Network

 Live music and dance performances

 Kids' activities including chalk art and crafts

 Delicious Indian cuisine

 Custom T-shirts / free with 4k registration OR $20

 An unforgettable experience in downtown Alexandria

 When: Saturday, May 17, 2025

 Where: Downtown Alexandria near Tamp & Grind Coffee & Ugly Mug Marketing on the corner of 4th and Desoto.

 On-site registration for 4k Walk/Run starts: TBD

 4k Walk/Run: 10:30 am

 Indian Cuisine Lunch ($20/person): 1:30am - 1:00pm

 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 & 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 | 1:00pm

 Holi, the Festival of Colors in India, brings unity, harmony, and peace among all colors and creeds.

 The mission of the Children’s Advocacy Network is to help heal and champion abused and neglected children throughout Central Louisiana.

For more information, contact: Amarjit Pillarisetti at amy.pillarisetti@gmail.com | 318-792-1147 Children’s Advocacy Network at communications@childrensadvocacy.net | 318-445-5678 This event would not be possible without our continued partnership with the City of Alexandria, Louisiana - Government. A heartfelt thank you to the dedicated staff who help us bring cultural diversity to our city, our home!

ASH Theatre presents: Six the Musical: Teen Edition-Encore

Alexandria Senior High

800 Ola St. Alexandria, LA

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Time: 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Don’t lose your head! There are two more chances to see SIX on Saturday May 17th!

The Unusual Suspects presents: Murdercon! Dinner Theater

Tunks Cypress Inn

9507 Hwy. 28 Boyce, LA

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM

DOORS OPEN: 6pm, DINNER & THEATRE: 6:30pm

Welcome to the MURDERcon! Performance by The Unusual Suspects

Dinner served by Tunk's Cypress Inn

Each $60 ticket includes a fun-filled night of entertainment and a fine dining experience of: Spring Salad with Feta, Mandarin Oranges, Walnuts and Balsamic Vinaigrette. Entrée: Choice of Blackened Catfish topped with Crawfish Etouffee OR Beef Tenderloin and Vegetable Kabob

Both entrées served with Rice Dressing, Seasonal Squash and Dinner Roll

Dessert: Funnel Cake à la mode.

*This event is a fun, friendly environment geared towards adults.

**Appetizers, alcoholic beverages & drink specials are available at an additional cost to each party.

***Gratuity is accepted and highly encouraged. This is a private-party event

The Riverwinds Trio

Westside Regional Library

5416 Provine Pl. Alexandria, LA

Friday, May 23, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM

The Riverwinds Trio will perform a recital of enchanting chamber music composed or arranged for flute, oboe, and piano. The program will include the “Concerto for Oboe and Flute in G Minor” by Johan David Heinichen, “Menuet and Dance of the Blessed Spirits” from Orfeo ed Euridice by Christoph Willibald Gluck, “Trio-sérénade” by Anselm Vinée, “Deux Interludes” by Jacques Ibert, and “Miniatures” by William Grant Still. Admission is free.

Just Dance presents: Just Dance!

Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center

1202 3rd St. Alexandria, LA

Friday, May 23, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM

Just Dance takes the stage at Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center Friday, May 23 at 7pm. Bring your family and friends to this one-night event, featuring a variety of entertaining performances from our 2024-2025 dance season. Don't miss it!

Roots & Boots-Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin & Colin Raye

Paragon Casino Resort

111 Paragon Pl. Marksville, LA

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Time: Doors-7:00 PM. Show-8:00 PM

This trio of legends defined country music in the ’90s. You won’t want to miss it when they bring their superstar power to the Mári Showroom stage Saturday, May 24!

Assigned Seating. Tickets start at $45

Play Reading

City Park Players

Hearn Stage in the Kress Theatre

1102 3rd St. Alexandria, LA

Monday, May 26, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM

Ever wondered how a play makes it to the stage? Now's your chance to be part of the process! Join us for a CPP Play Reading where CPP members will read through script excerpts to help decide if a play should be produced. It's an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process — and you can join along! 

Come share your thoughts, enjoy some great performances, and be part of shaping the future of theater!

Don’t miss out – we can’t wait to see you there!

AMoA Renegade Tour with Dustin Fuqua

Alexandria Museum of Art

933 2nd St. Alexandria, LA

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM

Join us for a truly unique Renegade Tour celebrating Louisiana history! Dustin Fuqua of Cane River Creole National Historical Park in Natchitoches Parish and member of the Sassafras Society working to preserve the gumbo file tradition, will give a presentation on the historical importance of rivers in our area. Participants will be guided through a study of antique maps as well as an opportunity to learn about bousillage, a building method utilizing clay and Spanish moss unique to Louisiana. All against the backdrop of our current exhibition on view: The River is the Road: Paintings by George Rodrigue. Renegade Tours are FREE and open to the public!

Spectral Sisters presents: What Had Happend Was... 10-Min Play Festival

Hearn Stage in the Kress Theatre

1102 3rd St. Alexandria, LA

May 29th-June 1st

Time: Thurs.-Sat., 7:30 PM-Sunday, 2:30 PM

Spectral Sisters Productions (SSP) presents "What Had Happened Was…," an evening of provocatively original ten-minute plays. SSP's 10-Minute Play Festival features contest-winning works by local and regional writers and casts of local players. All tickets are $10, general admission, and can be purchased in advance or at the door. (Parental discretion is advised. Some performances may contain adult-themed subject matter or language.)

The Legend Lives On- Moses Snow & Kraig Parker

Laborde Earles Entertainment Center

111 Coliseum Blvd. Alexandria, LA

Saturday, May 31, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM

The King is coming back — for one night only!

It’s The Legend Lives On: The World Renowned Elvis Tribute with Moses Snow & Kraig Parker — live Saturday, May 31st at the Laborde Earles Entertainment Center! Special VIP Meet & Greet tickets are available! VIP Tickets include a seat on the first or second row, plus meet & greet with:

Sam Thompson - Elvis's former bodyguard

Charles Stone - Elvis's former tour producer

Moses Snow - 2025 Charlotte Motor Speedway Elvis Festival Grand Champion. Kraig Parker - Two-time Elvis Extravaganza Winner

Hear all the hits, see the moves, and relive the magic of Elvis Presley like never before. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 11 at the Coliseum Box Office or at the Ticket link. Don't miss your chance to experience The King!

WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, AUDITIONS, CAMPS & GRANTS

LPG Grant Applications are Open!

Arts Council of Central Louisiana

Open Now!

Deadline: Friday, June 27th

Funding opportunity OPEN NOW!

We are now accepting applications for the FY26 Louisiana Project Grant! Your organization can apply for $2,500 - $5,000 in funding for community art based projects! The grant guidelines and application can be found by clicking below. Region 6 includes Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, Grant, LaSalle, Rapides, Vernon, and Winn Parishes. Grant writing assistance is available. For more information contact, Alyssa Guidry, Community Development Coordinator at (318) 484-4471 or by emailing alyssa@louisiana-arts.org.

Funding is provided by the Louisiana Division of the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Paint & Sip-Magnolia or Dogwood

Happily Feather After Crafts

Genghis Mongolian Grill

2977 Hwy. 28 Pineville, LA

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM

Our third offering in the Louisiana Life series - HFA Crafts originals celebrating all things Louisiana- is a painter’s choice of either Magnolia or Dogwood blooms on a 10 x 20 canvas or 14" wood door hanger (+$5).

SIGN UP BY MIDNIGHT 5/8/25 FOR $5 OFF!

PROMO CODE "FLOWERS"

Registration for this class ends Thursday 5/14/25 @ 5pm. Register using the link in this event or in person at Genghis Mongolian Grill & Sushi.

LOVE this design, but can't attend? This design is available as a kit and may be purchased thru the event link. Or better yet, contact me to schedule your own private, club, corporate or FUNdraiser event!

Paint Night

Bayou Brush

Rotolo's Craft & Crust

112 Versailles Blvd. Alexandria, LA

Friday, May 23, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM

Join us to create a Louisiana Oyster painting to enjoy the seafood season all year long. An artist will guide you step by step in a pre-sketched painting, from beginning to final masterpiece. The painting can be customizable with colors and extras. This one has a newspaper background but can also be painted.

Price includes all materials to complete the entire painting.

Class will begin at 6:00 pm, plenty of time for painting, beers & food.

Spots are limited.

The Muse-Cosmos Painting

Alexandria Museum of Art

933 2nd St. Alexandria, LA

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Time: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Back by popular demand! The teens have decided to paint the cosmos again! During this workshop, teens will learn how to create abstract paintings of outer space!

This event is FREE to teens between the ages or 13 and 19. The youngest participants must have turned 13 within a month of this event to participate.

Registration is required.

Creative Writing Class

Sunflower Van Geaux

6501 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA

Sunday, May 25, 2025

Time: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM

Creative writing offers numerous developmental and educational benefits for children and adults alike. It gives those building blocks to those that want to improve themselves or bounce ideas off others to help them brainstorm. To learn more, please click below. Walk ins are welcome.

Cost is $10/person.

The Fox Theatre Summer Theatre Workshop - Frozen Jr.!

The Fox Theatre

111 South Washington St. Marksville, LA

Camp Dates: May 27-30, June 2-6, June 9-13, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; & June 16-18, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Performance Dates: June 19-21 at 7:00 p.m., June 22 at 2:00 p.m.

The Fox Theatre Summer Youth Program REGISTRATION IS OPEN! This Summer’s program will feature Disney’s Frozen Jr directed by Kody Walker. The workshop starts on May 27th and ends with a production on June 19-22. There are limited spots available and this workshop fills up fast.

City Park Players Youth Summer Theatre Workshop

Hearn Stage in the Kress Theatre

Camp Dates: June 9th-20th

Time: 1:30 PM-4:30 PM

CPP’s 2025 Summer Theatre Workshop-for Kids is coming June 9-20!

Give your child the chance to shine on stage! Our Summer Theater Workshop is a fun and engaging program where young performers (ages 6-17) will explore acting, storytelling, and teamwork. Led by Jill Dupont, kids will build confidence, make new friends, and develop performance skills through games and rehearsals.

This workshop will end with a special showcase performance of “Cinderella – If the Shoe Fits” where friends and family can see their stars in action!

Youth Artists! Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival

Youth Art Competition

Avoyelles Arts Council

Entry deadline: July 1, 2025

Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival Youth Art Competition

Theme: Stars & Stripes Forever

Open to ALL ages 3 to 17 years old

One entry per contestant

Any medium (Charcoal, paint, pencil, collage, photo, etc) no larger than 16x20

FREE 11x14 board providrd by thr Arts Council! Pick up Mon-Fri at Gallery on the Square

All art work will be on display at the festival

DEADLINE: JULY 1st

AMoA Youth Summer Art Camps

Alexandria Museum of Art

933 2nd St. Alexandria, LA

AMoA Summer Art Camps are available for children ages 6-12 years throughout the central Louisiana area.

Campers participate in a variety of engaging art activities during two week-long sessions that are divided into age groups for the most impactful experience.

• 6-9 year olds meet from 9am-12pm
• 10-12 year olds meet from 1:30PM-4:30PM

July 14-18 Gallery Groove with Cindy Cooper Blair

Campers will participate in fanciful, imagination-stretching art activities inspired by the art in AMoA’s galleries. Campers will spend the week working in the gallery to create a variety of works with the guidance of AMoA Educator Cindy Cooper Blair.

July 21-25 Create and Connect with Carolyn Scalfano

Young artists will join Teaching Artist Carolyn Scalfano to discover, explore, and express themselves through art. Studying diverse artists and using different forms of art as a means of communication, artists will create stronger connections with their peers, communities, and the world around them.

Sunflower Van Geaux Art

6501 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA

New painting classes each weekend! Click below for schedule.

Public painting event!! Come paint with the artists at Sunflower Van Geaux ART! Bring drinks and food to snack on while you paint.

When entering the location, Sunflower Van Geaux Art is on the right side of the building facing Walker BMW dealership, through the door with the light blue bench and sunflower next to it.

Walk-ins are welcomed, but if you would like to reserve your spot, please go to the website’s Contact page at www.SunflowerVanGeaux.com to sign up, or you can call, text, or message me to let me know you’re coming and what size canvas you are wanting.

The Rapides Parish Library: Events!

The Rapides Parish Library

Various Branch Locations

Click below to be up-to-date with all the creative events the Rapides Parish Library has to offer!

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REGION 6's ARTIST DIRECTORY!

ARTISTS, ARTISANS, PERFORMERS + MAKERS, ART ORGANIZATIONS, WRITERS, MUSICIANS...

Have you had the chance to check out our online artist directory?? We would love to have you be a part of this ever growing artist community! This digital tool will help support and elevate local artists, musicians, performers, writers, arts organizations and the people who create and sustain our Region's incomparable culture. Sign up is easy and ONLY takes a few minutes.

Hit the button below to take you to our page!

CURRENT ART EXHIBITS

Art Exhibition-The River Is The Road: George Rodrique

Alexandria Museum of Art

933 2nd St. Alexandria, LA

Exhibition Dates: March 7th-June 21st, 2025

Art Exhibition featuring Pate, Sayer-Smith & the 11th Annual Cup Show

River Oaks Square

1330 2nd St. Alexandria, LA

Exhibition Dates: April 10th-May 25th

Art Reception: Above & Below-An Exhibit of Wood & Clay

Gallery One Elleven

111 3rd St. Leesville, LA

Exhibition Dates: May 15th-June 21st

ARTS COUNCIL UPDATES & JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Arts Council is currently accepting applications for Full-Time Custodian

The Arts Council of Central Louisiana (ACCL) is currently seeking the qualified candidate to fill our full-time custodian position. Responsibilities include cleaning and maintenance of (2) Performing Arts Venues as well as classroom and office space in (2) buildings separated by one block in Downtown Alexandria Louisiana.

The position requires the ability to work flexible hours to accommodate event/performance schedules that will involve weekends. Please send resume, cover letter and references as attachments to info@louisiana-arts.org. No walk-ins or phone calls please.

Arts Council is currently accepting applications for Part-Time Coughlin-Saunders Front of House Staff



Do you love the performing arts and are looking for supplemental employment? The Arts Council is hiring!

The Arts Council of Central Louisiana is looking for a part-time Front of House staff member for the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center.

As the position is based on performances at the theater, applicants must be flexible and willing to work nights and weekends. Must be reliable and responsible with a hospitality attitude.

Please send work history with three references to Info@louisiana-arts.org