Rock the Red

Downtown Alexandria, LA

Thursday, July 4, 2024

Time: 5:30 PM-9:30 PM

Join us for Alexandria's most spectacular 4th of July celebration, Rock the Red, where vibrant fireworks light up the night sky, accompanied by live music, delicious food, and fun activities for the whole family. Admission is FREE and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Live music will be provided by The Rouge Krewe and J. Paul Jr., and the Zydeco Newbreedz!

Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival

Paragon Casino Resort

711 Paragon Pl. Marksville, LA

Thursday, July 4, 2024

Time: See "Schedule"

Join in on the longest-running July 4th parade in the state, love music from Louisiana musicians, festival queens, food booths, a car show, a firework display and so much more!

We’re thrilled to announce a fantastic new partnership with the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana and Paragon Casino Resort to offer an exciting and fresh festival experience. This move will include entertainment in the air-conditioned Mari Showroom, arts and crafts in the grand hall and, as always, plenty of kid-friendly activities!

Lee Greenwood

Paragon Casino Resort

711 Paragon Pl. Marksville, LA

Saturday, July 6, 2024

Time: 8:00 PM

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of “God Bless The U.S.A.” with Lee Greenwood at Paragon Casino Resort on Saturday, July 6! In addition to writing the most widely known patriotic song in America, Greenwood has won multiple ACM and CMA awards, plus a Grammy for his hit, “I.O.U.”

Tickets starting at $20

Doors open at 7pm

The TMM Project

Rapides Parish Library

Dates and times below:

Main Library Monday, July 8th 10:00am-11:00am

Libuse Branch Monday, July 8th 2:00pm-3:00pm

Hineston Branch Tuesday, July 9th

10:00am-11:00am

Boyce Branch Tuesday, July 9th

2:00pm-3:00pm

Robertson Branch Wednesday, July 10th

10:00am-11:00am

Martin Library Wednesday, July 10th

2:00pm-3:00pm

Westside Regional Library Friday, July 12th

10:00am-11:00am

King Branch Friday, July 12th

2:00pm-3:00pm

Join TMM Project for some Summer Reading Entertainment, as they encourage children to express themselves healthily throughcreativity and thearts! We'll be learning about different American musical styles with variousmusical instruments.

The "True Mission Matters" Project, is Louisiana’s premier performing Arts in Education collective on a mission to empower today's youth by encouraging self-expression and creativity through the arts. Born and raised in Louisiana, Terrance Michael Morgan and the TMM project (the True Mission Matters Project) are on a mission to improve the lives of today’s youth by promoting positive youth development through the act of art, dance, speaking and more.

Morgan began as a self-taught dancer doing mostly free-style (improvisation) where he was introduced to the hip hop dance style of B-Boying. He currently travels as a motivational and educational speaker/artist that performs in schools, libraries, festivals, and more weekly to spread his message of positivity.

Don't miss this fun interactive program, where you are sure to have a good time and be dancing along!!

Artists' Creative Round Table

Alexandria Museum of Art

933 2nd St. Alexandria, LA

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Time: 5:30 PM-7:00 PM

Are you an artist or creative in Central Louisiana? Are you looking for a place to come and talk to other creatives? Join us for the Creative Round Table!

Being an artist can be isolating, but we can lift each other up! Do you want to learn about grants and artist calls? Talk about process? Maybe you want to learn how other artists market their art or ship their art? Well, come on! Let's talk about it!

No need to register. This is a FREE event!

Lagniappe Theatre presents: Fiddler on the Roof

Lagniappe Theatre Event Center

7521 Coliseum Blvd. Alexandria, LA

July 12-14

Time: See "Tickets & Info!"

Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof's universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness.

Cenla's Author of the Month

Rapides Parish Library

Libuse Branch

Saturday, July 13

10:00am-12:00pm

Main Library

Thursday, July 18

12:00pm-2:00pm

Westside Regional Library

Saturday, July 20

10:00am-12:00pm

RPL's July Author of the Month, Sudha Pillarisetti will be here for discussion and to sell his books. Sudha is a Pathologist, with training and education in India and USA. He retired after over 40 years of experience in Pathology all over the Globe. He is passionate about his profession and introduced new technologies in laboratory and was instrumental in bringing many of those to CENLA. Sudha’s interests include photography, cooking, traveling, reading, software development and computer applications in the clinical lab. His software applications include – Document Control. He has authored and presented many scientific papers in different medical Journals.

Ignite the Mic presents: Verses & Vibes

The Hearn Stage at Kress Theatre

1102 3rd St. Alexandria, LA

Sunday, July 14, 2024

Time: 6:30 PM

Lyrically Gifted Brother is a Poetry Slam Champion, comedic entertainer, and host from the city of New Orleans. LGB’s versatile performances captivate the humor and guttural experience of parenting, relationships and shed light on social injustice happening within his community. As an artist and entrepreneur, he founded a clothing brand entitled “She Be” to ignite men to stand in solidarity with women, with a mission to uplift, motivate and empower equality for all. LGB has toured the nation, lending his charisma and poetic talent to audiences of all ages. During the COVID -19 pandemic, he hosted an Instagram Poetry Slam to maintain joy in his poetry community while keeping their pens sharp. Lyrically Gifted Brother’s mission is to make his audience laugh and listen, leaving them entertained, inspired, and motivated to create change.

Doors open at 6:00pm. Show starts at 6:30pm. Food available for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed.

Online ticket purchase is REQUIRED for this event.

$15 | Advance Ticket Purchase

Ignite The Mic presents, "Verses & Vibes." Bring a date; bring a friend. Join us for food, music, and poetry. Do something different with your Sunday evening. We invite everyone to join us for an amazing night of artistry as poets, singers, and musicians grace the stage. Ignite The Mic Alexandria is the longest running poetry organization centered around unity, inclusion, diversity, and healing through the arts.

TAP & Grind

The Movement Lab

Tamp & Grind Coffee

828 4th St. Alexandria, LA

Saturday, July 20, 2024

Time: 7:00 PM

Grab your tap shoes! TAP & Grind is happening again at Tamp & Grind! We're throwing down some wood and jammin'. All ages (yes, adult students, that includes you!) and abilities welcome. Students from all local dance studios - and students with no studio affiliation at all - are invited. Come to watch or to participate.

There is NO CHARGE to attend, but bring money for one of the awesome tap-themed specialty drinks that Tamp & Grind will be serving. This event is definitely family friendly - kids LOVE tap. If you don't have tap shoes, no worries. Bring yourself and your desire to have fun. Let's TAP!

WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, AUDITIONS, CAMPS & GRANTS

Auditions! City Park Players presents: Terms of Endearment

Kress Theatre/Hearn Stage

1102 3rd St. Alexandria, LA

Monday, July 15th

Time: 6:00 PM

Saturday, July 20th

Time: 10:00 AM

Terms of Endearment by Dan Gordon

AUDITION DATES: July 15 at 6pm and July 20 at 10am

PERFORMANCE DATES: Sept 26-Oct 6

Drama

Challenges in life and love test the resilience of a mother-daughter relationship in Terms of Endearment. Though Emma is often exasperated by her highly-opinionated mother, Aurora, they talk every day about their problems, from Aurora finding unexpected love even as she becomes a reluctant grandmother, to Emma's struggle in her troubled marriage. But when they need one another most, will they be able to find courage in each other? This funny and touching story captures the delicate, sometimes fractured bonds between mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, and lovers, both old and new.

Cast needed: 3w, 3m, (6-9 actors possible: 3-5w, 3-4m)!

TREE House Children's Museum Summer Camps 2024!

1403 3rd St. Alexandria, LA

Ways to Register

-Online: Click below!

-Coming into the museum

-Calling us 318-619-9394, and giving your information over the phone!

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!

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.

August 6 - Watercolors

September 3 - Drawing

October 1 - Mindfulness

November 5 - Acrylics

December 3 - Watercolor

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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!

Coming Soon! AMoA's 37th Sept. Competition Exhibit

Alexandria Museum of Art

933 2nd St. Alexandria, LA

Exhibition dates: July 2nd-Sept. 28th

Our 37th juried exhibition will be selected from national and international submissions by guest juror David Butler, Director of the Knoxville Museum of Art for the past 17 years. The exhibition highlights contemporary art practices in all media. Additionally, the September Competition connects the museum with artists who excel in their field and media.

Work hours include nights and weekends. Please email resume, cover letter and references as attachments.

Click below! No walk-ins or phone calls please.

Arts Council is currently accepting applications for Stage Technicians



The Arts Council of Central Louisiana is seeking part-time Theater Stage Technicians. Duties include providing technical services for two performing arts venues in downtown Alexandria, assisting the Technical Directors with all functions of staging including serving on running crews for setup and load out as needed, as well as operation and maintenance of lights, sound, video and rigging systems. Must work effectively with staff, administrators, students, and touring performers and crew, have experience in basic computer programs and the ability to keep a professional attitude at all times. Work hours include nights and weekends. Please send resume, cover letter and references as attachments to info@louisiana-arts.org. No walk-ins or phone calls please.