Art Disco: A Groovy Gala Celebrating 45 years of Arts Programing

Fighting Hand Brewing Co.

1600 Military Hwy. Pineville, LA

Friday, January 19, 2024

Time: 7:30 PM

Join us as we kick off Comedy for 2024! Four comics plus open mic spots. It’s gonna be a great night. Marky D’z Food Bus will be in the parking lot and the best beer around inside. Hope to see you there.

Art Disco: A Groovy Gala Celebrating 45 years of Arts Programing

Avoyelles Art Council

218 Cottonport Ave. Cottonport, LA

Saturday, January 20, 2024

Time: 6:30 PM

Step back in time to 1979 as we celebrate four and a half decades of arts programming in Avoyelles. We’re stoked to commemorate the righteous individuals who have contributed directly to the arts council’s work and those who have shaped the artistic landscape of Avoyelles. Join us for a night of disco fun featuring a live auction, a DJ and other groovy surprises! With loads of gratitude, we look back on 45 years of achievements and dance toward an even brighter future for the arts in Avoyelles.

Get tickets today to support the Avoyelles Arts Council and help us keep this gig going! Don't forget to show up stylin’ in your coolest disco threads.

Pineville High Theatre presents: Romeo & Juliet

Pineville High School

1511 Line St. Pineville, LA

January 25th-27th

Time: See "Tickets"

City Park Players presents: First Night

Hearn Stage in the Kress Theatre

1102 3rd St. Alexandria, LA

January 25th-Feb. 4th, 2024

Time: See "Tickets"

First Night

by Jack Neary. Directed by Mike White

A bright, warm comedy about dreams, life, and love, that had critics and audiences cheering at its premiere. Danny Fleming had convinced himself that life’s dreams can’t be anything more than dreams. Then back into his life walks his eighth-grade flame, Meredith O’Connor – only now it’s Sister Meredith Louise, and it becomes a New Year’s Eve to remember.

Show dates:

Thursday, Jan 25 – 7:30pm

Friday, Jan 26 – 7:30pm

Saturday, Jan 27 – 7:30pm

Sunday, Jan 28– 2:30pm matinee only

Thursday, Feb 1 – 7:30pm

Friday, Feb 2 – 7:30pm

Saturday, Feb 3 – 7:30pm

Sunday, Feb 4 – 2:30pm matinee only

Tickets:

Thursday: $5, General : $15, Senior (>60) & Military : $12 & Students : $7

Tickets available online and in the box office before each show; Doors open 30 minutes before each show

For more information, please contact us at: cityparkplayers@gmail.com

The Arts Council of Central Louisiana presents: The Greatest Love of All

Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center

1202 3rd. St. Alexandria, LA

Friday, January 26, 2024

Time: 7:00 PM

Join the Arts Council as we present the breathtaking vocals of Belinda Davids, fresh off her European tour! Whitney Houston's musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute show described as “mind-blowingly spot on”.

Get your tickets early!!

Tickets: $37-$27 with member, senior 65+ & student discounts available online only. $40 at the door.

Art in the New Dimension-Opening Reception

Gallery One Eleven

111 Third Street Leesville LA

Saturday, January 27, 2024

Time: 5:00 PM

Reception for new sculpture exhibit at GALLERY ONE EIIIEVEN sponsored by The Vernon Parish Journal.

The Arts Council's Independent Film Series presents: Butterfly in the Sky

Hearn Stage in the Kress Theatre

1102 3rd St. Alexandria, LA

Monday, February 12, 2024

Time: 7:00 PM

The Arts Council presents their 4th film in the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers- Butterfly in the Sky

Screening will be Monday, February 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the Kress Theatre on the Hearn Stage.

Butterfly in the Sky tells the story of the beloved PBS children’s series "Reading Rainbow," its iconic host LeVar Burton, and the challenges its creators faced in cultivating

a love of reading through television. Two seconds into the bubbling synth sounds of its theme song will have a child of the 1980s or ‘90s exclaiming “Reading Rainbow!” Such is

the beloved nature of the classic children’s literary television show that introduced millions of kids to the wonder of books.

Not only did the series insist on having kids speak to kids about their favorite stories, Reading Rainbow introduced the world to one of the most adored television hosts

of all time, LeVar Burton. Thanks to his direct, non-patronizing and, most importantly, kind delivery, Burton became a conduit to learning for children of every background - delving

behind the pages to the people, places, and things each new story explored.

Directors, Bradford Thomason & Brett Whitcomb will join us for the screening and for some discussion afterward.

Tickets are $10 for Adults and free for all students.

Tickets can be purchased at the door.

WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, AUDITIONS, CAMPS & GRANTS

Grant Opportunity for Non-Profit Arts Organizations!

RoyOMartin Foundation

Deadline: January 31, 2024

The Martin Foundation Grant for the Arts 2024 is now open and we are accepting applications until Jan 31^st 2024!

Information can be found by clicking the button below.

Please download all the forms and email them to terra@louisiana-arts.org to submit.

This grant is administered by the Arts Council on behalf of the RoyOMartin Foundation.

The RoyOMartin Foundation Arts Grant is available to 501(c)3 non-profit art organizations residing in Rapides Parish and must be in good standing with the state and past grant requirements.

This is a $2,000 maximum grant.  

Paint Night at the Huck with Bayou Brush

Huckleberry Brewing Co.

4724 Sterkx., Alexandria, LA

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Time: 6:00 PM

It's everyone's favorite time of year...carnival time!! Join us to create a custom Mardi Gras mask painting. 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. 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.

Auditions! City Park Players presents: The Odd Couple by Neil Simon

Kress Theatre

1102 3rd St. Alexandria, LA

Saturday, January 20, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM

The Odd Couple by Neil Simon

AUDITIONS:

PERFORMANCE DATES: April 11-21, 2024

This classic comedy opens as a group of the guys assemble for cards in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it’s no wonder that his wife left him. Late to arrive is Felix Unger, who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious, depressed, and none too tense, Felix seems suicidal, but as the action unfolds, Oscar becomes the one with murder on his mind when the clean freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together with hilarious results as The Odd Couple is born.

Cast needed: 6m, 2w

Characters:

Felix Ungar: A fastidious, hypochondriac news writer whose marriage is ending.

Oscar Madison: A slovenly, recently divorced sportswriter and Felix’s best friend.

Murray: A NYPD policeman, one of Felix’s and Oscar’s poker buddies.

Speed: One of the poker buddies. Gruff and sarcastic, often picking on Vinnie and Murray.

Vinnie: One of the poker buddies. Vinnie is mild-mannered and henpecked, making him an easy target for Speed’s verbal barbs.

Roy: One of the poker buddies. Oscar’s accountant. Roy has a dry wit but is less acerbic than Speed.

Cecily and Gwendolyn Pigeon: Felix’s and Oscar’s giggly upstairs neighbors, a pair of English sisters. Cecily is a divorcée, and Gwendolyn a widow.

For CPP Audition FAQs, please visit: cpptheatre.com/auditions

Questions? Email us at cityparkplayers@gmail.com

Play Reading

City Park Players

Kress Theatre

1102 3rd St. Alexandria, LA

Monday, January 22, 2024

Time: 7:00 PM

FREE and open to the public!

Join members of City Park Players as we read excerpts from 2-3 plays and discuss ideas for future CPP seasons!

2024 Creativity Launch Pad Classes

Alexandria Museum of Art

933 2nd St. Alexandria, LA

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.

$10 for AMoA Members ~ $20 per class for non-members

You must be 21 to attend this class.

February 6 - Mindfulness

March 5 - Acrylics

April 2 - Watercolor

May 7 - Figure Drawing

June 4 - Mindfulness

July 2 - Acrylic

August 6 - Watercolors

September 3 - Drawing

October 1 - Mindfulness

November 5 - Acrylics

December 3 - Watercolor

The Muse: The Alexandria Museum of Art Teens

933 2nd St. Alexandria, LA

The following events are FREE and open to participants between the ages of 13 and 19.

Please register participants individually.

The Muse Brainstorming Session

Saturday, February 17

1-4pm

Did you know Muse teens have the opportunity to help create Muse programming? During this brainstorming, teens will come up with activities for the entire year and vote to see what fun we’ll get up to! Join us! Make your voice heard!

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.

Seating is limited.

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!

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!

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.

Regular hours are 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday with a one hour lunch break. 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.

The Arts Council is currently seeking Booking Manager / Administrative Assistant

The Arts Council of Central Louisiana (ACCL) is currently seeking the qualified candidate to fill our Booking Manager/Administrative Assistant position. The successful candidate will serve as receptionist, assist with event coordination, and serve as booking manager for venues operated and maintained by the ACCL.

This position requires the ability to work special events/performances that will occasionally involve nights and weekends. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required. Position works closely with the ACCL administrative and technical staff, and reports to the Executive Director. Please send resume, cover letter and references as attachments to info@louisiana-arts.org. No walk-ins or phone calls please.

Sunset Club w/ Patrick Swasey

Location: Spirits Food & Friends

1200 Texas Ave., Alexandria, LA

Date: Thursday, January 18, 2024

Time: 6:00 PM

Eric Leger

Location: East Side Daiquiris in Pineville

1200 Texas Ave., Alexandria, LA

Date: Thursday, January 18, 2024

Time: 8:00 PM

Parish Line

Location: East Side Daiquiris on the Circle

2204 Worley Dr., Alexandria, LA

Date: Friday, January 19, 2024

Time: 8:00 PM