January 12th-18th, 2023
This Week: Live Events
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ACCL Performing Arts Series presents: |
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The Arts Council of Central Louisiana presents: Shaun Boothe - The Unauthorized Biography Series
Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center
Monday, January 16, 2023
Time: 2:30 PM
The Arts Council is proud to present Shaun Boothe during the City of Alexandria's Martin Luther King Day celebrations! Following the events in Downtown Alexandria, please join the Arts Council at Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center. The event is free to the public. To insure you do not miss this informative and inspiring speaker, please register your spot below.
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Rapides Symphony Orchestra: Youth Honor Orchestra
Pineville High School
1511 Line St., Pineville, LA
Friday, January 13, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Join us for a concert of your Jr. High and High School Youth Honor Orcehstras directed by guest clinicians Katrice LaCour and Syll-Young Olson. The concert is free and open to the public.
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Legends of Swamp Pop
Paragon Mari Center
711 Paragon Pl., Marksville, LA
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Time: 8:00 PM
Don't miss the Legends of Swamp Pop with Louisiana Express featuring Parker James, Jivin' Gene, T.K. Hulin, and Charles Mann.
Cost: $20 For more info call 800-346-1946
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No Man's Land Story Telling
Alexandria Museum of Art
933 2nd St. Alexandria, LA
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Join Sabine Parish historian Ricky Robertson and Sabine Neutral Strip Historical Foundation board members Clancey and Kelly Stewart for an afternoon of storytelling about No Man's Land and the tales connected to the notorious Neutral Strip.
Free and open to the public
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Gallery One Ellleven Exhibition featuring Beverly Tuggle Boren
Gallery One Ellleven
111 S 3rd St, Leesville, LA
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM
GALLERY ONE EIIEVEN in Leesville will open the exhibition season in January, 2023 with exceptional work by Beverly Tuggle Boren.
This exhibit is sponsored by a generous donation from LeRoy and Sherri Lambert. If you or your company wish to sponsor an exhibit, please contact the gallery for details.
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7th Annual 5x5x5 National Small Works Exhibition
Visit the Virtual Show
Exhibition Dates: November 11, 2022 - February 5, 2023
• This year’s Guest Juror: Ashley Kenneth Chavis
• The 7th Annual 5x5x5 is sponsored by: GAEDA, LA. Office of Cultural Development, The National Endowment for the Arts, Louisiana Feed Your Soul Campaign, Red River Bank & Rapides Regional Medical Center along with Captivate Minds, LA. Charities Trust, The RoyOMartin Foundation, LA Project Grant/Arts Council of Central LA, and Beck Crowell Memorial
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Our Lady of Prompt Succor School presents: Beauty and the Beast Jr.
Lagniappe Theatre Event Center
7521 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria, LA
Friday, January 20-22, 2023
Time: See ticket Link
The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
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Book Debut by DC Sills: "Forever So" Signing & Live Reading
Westside Library Branch
5416 Provine Pl., Alexandria, LA
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
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City Park Players presents: Over the River & Through the Woods
Hearn Stage at Kress Theatre
1102 3rd St., Alexandria, LA
Thursday, January 26-February 5, 2023
See ticket link for show times.
Nick Cristano may be living the life of a young professional in NYC, but his loving grandparents never let him forget where he belongs: in the bosom of his tenacious, tender-hearted, loud, loving, and well-fed Italian-American grandparents. When he is offered an important promotion in Seattle, his family cooks up a matchmaking scheme to keep him in New Jersey. Over the River and Through the Woods is a warm-hearted, boisterously funny, and touching story about intergenerational relationships, deep familial love, and the inevitable little heartbreaks that occur as time passes and children grow.
Directed by Allen Rowlen
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Willie Stewart Family & Friends Concert
Alexandria Museum of Art
933 2nd St. Alexandria, LA
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
AMoA welcomes the Willie Stewart Family & Friends group, performing music from Old-time to Outlaw Country in celebration of No Man's Land.
Ticket info coming soon!
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Magical Market
Fighting Hand Brewing Company
1600 Military Hwy. Pineville, LA
Saturday, January 28, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM-9:00 PM
Shopping is always better when its with our local artists and crafters!
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ASH Theatre presents: Bright Star
Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center
1202 3rd St., Alexandria, LA
Friday, January 27th-29th, 2023
Time: See Tickets
Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, BRIGHT STAR is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.
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WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, AUDITIONS, CAMPS & GRANTS |
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Martin Foundation Grant for the Arts
RoyOMartin
Administered by the Arts Council of Central Louisiana
Open Jan. 1st - 31st, 2023
Attention all artists, cultural organizations, and community groups!
The Arts Council is excited to announce that our annual Martin Foundation grant is now open for applications. This year, we are offering support to projects that promote the arts, culture, and community cultural development in CenLa (Parishes: Grant, Rapides, and Vernon)
If you have a project that fits this mission and are looking for funding to bring it to life, we encourage you to apply for a Martin Foundation grant facilitated by the Arts Council of Central Louisiana. Past recipients have used our support to fund a wide range of projects, including exhibitions, performances, and educational programs.
The deadline to apply for a Martin Foundation grant is January 31st 2023. Don't miss out on this opportunity to bring your vision to life with the support of the Arts Council and the Martin Foundation.
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Poetry Out Loud! Regional Competition
Attention High School Teachers and Students!
The Arts Council of Central Louisiana is proud to announce this amazing opportunity for your high school students/children who have a passion for performance art!
Poetry Out Loud: a chance for your students to build public speaking skill, develop self-confidence, and compete at various levels of competition.
We are currently looking for any interested students to participate in this competition. This is open to all high school students in the ACCL's region (Rapides, LaSalle, Grant, Winn, Avoyelles, Vernon, Catahoula, & Calcasieu Parish)
Deadline to register a student/child in our regional competition is January 12th! Each performer will have a chance at winning $20,000 in the National Finals!
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CALLING ARTISTS! Louisiana Specialty Prestige License Plate Designs!
The Louisiana Partnership for the Arts
Open now through Jan. 15th 2023
The Louisiana Partnership for the Arts (LPA) received approval in the 2022 legislative session to issue a Specialty Louisiana License Plate to celebrate the arts in Louisiana. Proceeds from the sale of these license plates will be used for the LPA’s educational and engagement efforts and other related programs on behalf of public support for the arts in the state of Louisiana.
This commission is open statewide to working artists 18 and over.
Proposals due by January 15, 2023 through the portal liked below.
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TREE House Parents Night Out!
TREE House Children's Museum
Friday, January 13, 2023
Time: 5:30 PM-9:00 PM
Open to ages 4-12yrs.
To reserve your spot, call 318-619-9394 or come by the museum!
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Play Reading for 10-Minute Play Scripts!
Spectral Sisters Productions
Rapides Parish Library Libuse Branch
6375 Hwy. 28 East, Pineville, LA
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
It's that time of year again, folks! Time to start preparing your entry to Spectral Sisters' Productions 10-minute play festival.
To help ensure that your play is the best that it can be, we're hosting a play reading for those playwrights who want to get feedback before the final submission deadline. It'll be a cold reading, meaning that your story is performed from the page. Consider this a test-run before the main event! Bring a copy for each character in your play.
This year's theme is "Wedding Reception," for which we decided to do things a little bit differently. We hosted a set-design competition and you can find the details on our website.
Details and guidelines for submission can be found in their entirety by visiting the link in the button below.
Deadline is March 15th, 2023 at 11:59PM.
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Attention Avoyelles Students! My Arts & Music Festival Poster Contest!
Gallery on the Square,
122 E Mark St, Marksville, LA
Entries due Monday, January 30th, 2023 by 4:00 PM
Subject of poster shall be: “My Arts & Music Festival”
Name, Location and Date of event must be on poster.
*Any public, private, or parochial school student may participate.
*Posters will be judged in the following four categories: Grades 1-3
Grades 4-6 Grades 7-9 Grades 10-12
*Posters must be displayed on 14”x22” white poster paper. (1/2 sheet of standard poster paper.)
*All work must be vertical. Nothing horizontal will be judged.
*All lettering must be free hand. Do not use stencils.
*Medium used shall be: crayon, water color, acrylics, felt-tip pen, or oil. No cut-outs or collages.
For more information call 3182649392 or 3182641826
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A Mardi Gras Kind of Morning~ Painting & Baking
Willow Nest
317 N. Main St. Marksville, LA
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Time: 10:30 AM
Parents & Kids~ let’s kick off Mardi Gras with some FauN Projects!! Join us in the kitchen to learn how to make King Cake Bites and while those are baking we will paint a fun Louisiana Canvas and learn About a little about Mardi Gras!!!
• Child (age 6 years and up)~ $35
• Adult w/child (18 years and older
w/child)~ $60
***Pre-Registration is required due to limited seating!!!! Once tickets are purchased, your seats are reserved.
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The Rapides Parish Library: January Art Activities & Classes for Everyone!
The Rapides Parish Library
Various Branch Locations
Click below for all the dates!
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2023 Creativity Launch Pad Classes
Alexandria Museum of Art
Launch Pad classes are for ANY and ALL skill levels seeking a fun, relaxed and creative environment in which to learn something new or work on your own. They offer an opportunity to experience different mediums as an introduction, that could provide a gateway to independent making.
All materials are provided. Mindfulness classes are perfect for clearing your creative roadblocks and finding your artistic voice.
For Beginners - a great way to test the medium and see what you like.
For Intermediates - great for constructive critique.
For Advanced students - work at your own pace.
Classes meet on the first Tuesday of every month, 5:30-7:00 in the AMoA classroom.
February 7th - Mindfulness
March 7th - Acrylics
April 4th - Watercolor
May 2nd - Figure Drawing
June 6th - Mindfulness
July 11th - Acrylics
August 1st - Watercolors
September 5th - Drawing
October 3rd - Mindfulness
November 7th - Acrylics
December 5th - Watercolor
$10 for AMoA Members ~ $20 per class for non-members
You must be 21 to attend this class.
CLASSES SIZES ARE LIMITED!
Location: Alexandria Museum of Art - 933 Second Street, Alexandria, LA
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Mixed Media Workshop with Warren Irwin
1330 2nd St. Alexandria, LA
Thursday, February 9th & 10th, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM-3:30 PM
Discover your own Street Seasoning's with Warren Irwin.
2 day Workshop: $90 per person
In this mixed media class, we will explore a way to make use of all those drawings that never quite make it out into the open. Your drawings are your raw material, but you won't do as much drawing as you will designing. Get an insight into Irwin's drive to deconstruct, disassemble and reimagine into something new entirely and learn how to take your own creative elements and fashion them into an entirely new perspective as gritty and magical as the Big Easy itself.
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Avoyelles Parish Library's 1st Annual Art From Literature Contest
Entries due March 15, 2023
It’s time to start the First Annual Art From Literature contest here at Avoyelles Parish Library! We are looking forward to seeing all the art our community makes in celebration of literature.
The theme for this year is "Your Favorite Scene in a Book".
Some rules to remember:
- We will only be accepting art that is appropriate for public viewing.
- Your artwork must be on a canvas.
- Your artwork must measure between 8"x10" and 18"x24" inches.
- Sign up for your age group (Children 0-12, Teens 13-19, Adults 20 and above). If you are a parent signing up for a child, sign up for their age group.
- We will not accept ANY plagiarism.
- You will need to bring your artwork to the library before March 15, 2023 so it can be judged in person.
- Only one piece of artwork per individual.
Voting will start on March 16, 2023 and end on March 24, 2023. After voting we will only hold on to your piece until March 31 2023, you will need to come and get it. If you win, you will receive your art back after the next contest in 2024.
If you have any problems signing up or if you need help, please call us at 318-253-7559 or stop by.
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Join Culturalyst!
REGION 6'S NEW ARTIST DIRECTORY!
ARTISTS, ARTISANS, PERFORMERS + MAKERS, ART ORGANIZATIONS, WRITERS, MUSICIANS...
Have you had the chance to check out our new online artist directory?? We would love to have you be a part of this new piece in our 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!
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Performing Arts Series Feedback |
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The Arts Council of Central Louisiana Wants to Hear from You!
As we prepare our upcoming series, we want to hear from you!
Of the past performances, what did you enjoy? More importantly, what do you want to see in the future?
Please click on the survey below and answer a few questions that will help us do our best to bring the Art Culture to Cenla that Cenla wants to see!
We encourage all parishes in our region to participate!
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The Louisiana Division of the Arts is asking for your help!
If you are an Artist/Creator or a member of or a leader of an arts organization, we would be honored to have your input!
Please click on the survey below!
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Virtual Programming
Alexandria Museum of Art (AMoA)
AMoA is excited to continue offering online programming for all of you to enjoy! Keep up with monthly content on the following platforms: Monthly Programming on Facebook and AMoA's YouTube Channel! Find AMoA on Tik Tok!
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Second Saturday - Free Admission
Alexandria Museum of Art
Saturday, February 11th
Free Admission to the Alexandria Museum of Art to the public every second Saturday of the month.
Location: Alexandria Museum of Art
933 Second Street, Alexandria, LA
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James Dupre
Location: East Side Daiquiri's on the Circle
2204 Worley Dr., Alexandria, LA
Date: Thursday, January 12, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM
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Sam Fitzgerald
Location: Topshelf Cocktails
4411 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA
Date: Thursday, January 12, 2023
Time: 8:00 PM
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Avery Michaels
3800 Monroe Hwy., Pineville, LA
Date: Friday, Sat., & Sun. January 13, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM on Fri.-Sat. & 11:30 AM on Sunday
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Matt Ranson & Zach Edwards
Location: Huckleberry Brewing Company
4724 Sterkx Rd., Alexandria, LA
Date: Friday, January 13, 2022
Time: 7:00 PM
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The Rusty Cooper Band
Location: Cenla Event Center
5290 England Dr., Alexandria, LA
Date: Saturday, January 14, 2022
Time: 7:00 PM
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Nick Brumley & Presley Lyn Haile w/ Race Ricketts
Location: The Tasting Room of Louisiana
812 3rd St., Alexandria, LA
Date: Saturday, January 14, 2022
Time: 8:00 PM
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Parker James Trio
Location: The Mirror Room
200 Desoto St., Alexandria, LA
Date: Saturday, January 14, 2022
Time: 10:00 PM
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Genre-Fest
Location: Huckleberry Brewing Company
4724 Sterkx Rd., Alexandria, LA
Date: Saturday, January 14, 2022
Time: 5:00 PM-10 PM
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Members of the Arts Council |
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Thank you for proudly supporting the Arts in Central Louisiana! |
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SILVER MEMBERS
William & Michele Fontenot
Betty Fay & Joseph Lipsey
Darryl & Natalie Monroe
Arsham & Jilberte Naalbandian
Mark A. Pritchard - Edward Jones
Melissa Whittington
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BRONZE MEMBERS
Robin & Nydia Freedman
Just Dance
Bobby Levy & Theresa Louviere
Amy & Sudah Pillarisetti
Glenda & Henry Smith
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Grant & Rebecca Bartlett
Robert & Sharon Burns
Noelle & Michael Crowell
Dave & Judy Curry
John & Diane Davidson
Val & Wayne Denley
Michael Dole, MD
Jenifer & Randy Gilchrist
Steve & Kay Harris
Trey and Camille Jackson
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Michelle & Chris Karam
Betty Lou & Lansing Kolb
Philip & Nelda Laborde
Julie and Oday Lavergne
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Norem, II
The Rapides Symphony Orchestra
John & Louise Simon
Virginia & David Smith
Dr. Gill Taylor-Tyree, Sr.
Jim & Caroline Theus
Renick & Pam Webb
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Bassam & Eliane Abi-Rached
Willie & Eunice Banks
Don & Louise Barker
Aubrey Bolen
Miriam J. Brown
David & Norrine Caplan
Edwin Caplan
LaTonya Charles
Fred & Frances Collins
Mary Covington
Becky Crooks
Dave & Judy Curry
Dr. & Mrs. Dhulipala
Gray & Beverly Easterling
Richard & Terri Febuary
Rev. James A. Ferguson
Chuck & Fritzie Fine
Amelie Freedman
Judy & Bob Ginsburgh
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Lyn Goodin
Tom & Betsy Hardin
Stuart C. Head
Gloria Hearn
Hon. Henley & Kathey Hunter
Colt & Angie James
June Johnson-Davis
Dr. & Mrs. R. Bruce Jordan
Romi & Darpan Khuntia
Ann & Martin Masden
Joan K. McLure
John & Judy McLure
Sarena O'Donnell-Dekeyzer
Greg O'Quinn
Mr. & Mrs. William B. Owens
Catherine McCrory Pears
Amy & Sudha Pillarisetti
Charlot Pitts Morrison
Paige L. Quillin
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Prissy Reap
Nancy Richards
River Oaks Square Art Center
E. Nell Robison
Robert and Jenny Royer
Robert & Melissa Savage
Alice V. Scarborough
Bertie Deming Smith
Buffy & Matt Stroderd
Melvin & Sandya Thomas
S. W. Trammell MD
Dr. & Mrs. Raj Verma
Walker Automotive
Ruth & Jim Weinzettle
Dr. James White III
Lee & Jennifer Willis
Peggy & Mark Wilson
Dr. & Mrs. Maan Younes
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Support the Arts Council of Central Louisiana! |
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Are you a member of the Arts Council?
KEEP THE ARTS THRIVING in Central Louisiana as a member! Please Click Here to support the ACCL.
call 318-484-4475.
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Use AmazonSmile to support the Arts Council of Central Louisiana!
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Log into your Kroger account, search for ARTS COUNCIL OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA either by name or JB446 and then click Enroll.
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Shop at Kroger and Support the Arts Council of Central Louisiana
The Kroger Community Rewards Program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Shopper’s Card.
We want to thank everyone who has signed up so far! We appreciate you!
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