The Louisiana Elvis Festival

Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center

1202 3rd St. Alexandria, LA

April 25th-27th

Time: See "Tickets"

Join us for the "Louisiana Elvis Festival", the third Elvis Festival in our new home, beautiful Alexandria, Louisiana! This will be a three-day weekend event with some of the world's top Elvis Tribute Artists at the Coughlin Saunders Performing Arts Center! We’ll have five different shows covering multiple eras of The King and other special events. Make your plans now to be in Louisiana for this historic weekend! The King is back in Louisiana!

If you are in need of ADA Seating please contact our box office for more info at 352-789-7269

PHS Theatre presents: The Play That Goes Wrong

Pineville High School Auditorium

1511 Line St. Pineville, LA

April 26th-28th

Time: See "Tickets"

TAP & Grind

Tamp & Grind

828 4th St. Alexandria, LA

Saturday, April 27, 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.

While there is NO CHARGE for this event, we will be passing the hat to raise funds for one of our students. Come watch her dance and improv, and help her raise a little money to attend Soul 2 Sole Tap Festival in Austin, TX this summer.

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!

Weird & Out of the Box: Artists' Reception

Avoyelles Arts Council

Gallery on the Square

122 East Mark St. Marksville, LA

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Time: 5:00 PM

We are very excited to feature two special artists in our May 2024 exhibit!

D. S. Causey an internationally known author and artist whose work has been published in physical and digital media, newspapers, and magazines. He is an art teacher at Pine Prairie High School and the instructor for the Evangeline Parish "Talented and Gifted" art program.

Jael Murphy is a 17 year old art student studying under D.S. Causey at Pine Prairie High School. She has explored all forms of art from crocheting to poetry, and everything in between. Her style can be described as somewhere between symbolically peculiar and beautifully realistic.

2024 ALEX RIVERFETE

Dinner on the Bricks

Downtown Alexandria, LA

May 2nd-4th

We're kicking off Alex River Fête with Dinner on the Bricks! Come enjoy some great music and great food from local vendors!

Alex RiverFete Saturday

Downtown Alexandria, LA

May 2nd-4th

Join us Friday, May 3rd for LIVE MUSIC at Alex River Fête 24!

ArtFete begins!

Stay tuned for music artists and the performance schedule!

Alex RiverFete Saturday

Downtown Alexandria, LA

May 2nd-4th

Join us Saturday, May 4th for LIVE MUSIC at Alex River Fête 24!

ArtFete continues!

Stay tuned for music artists and the performance schedule!

MayFest

Downtown Leesville, LA

May 3rd & 4th

Time: See Line-up

MayFest, winner of the Louey Award for Festival of the Year, is an annual, FREE event with live music, food & fun held in historic downtown Leesville on the first weekend in May – May 3-4, 2024

Vendors from all over Louisiana and surrounding states offer homemade items and food made from scratch.

Bring your lawn chairs and join us on the courthouse lawn for two free days of family fun offering live music, vendors, demonstrating artists, children’s activities, and more. Download the Brochure and make plans now!

MUSIC LINE-UP - 2024

FRIDAY, MAY 3

4:00 pm-5:00 pm – OLD MAN BAND

5:15 pm-6:15 pm – GYPSY LA BLUE

6:30 pm-7:30 pm – HURRICANE JUNCTION

7:45 pm-8:45 pm – BAD MOON RISING

9:00 pm-10:30 pm – ROCKIN DOPSIE

SATURDAY, MAY 4

9:00 am – 9:50 am – OPENING CEREMONY

10:00 am – 10:50 am – JOHNSON TEMPLE CHOIR

11:00 am – 11:50 am – HEART UNITED CHOIR

12:00 pm – 12:50 pm – PLEASANT HILL CHOIR

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – THE AMAZING RHYTHM DISCIPLES GROUP

2:15 pm – 3:15 pm – LOUISIANA SCRAMBLE

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – JOSH HYDE AND THE LOST PARISH

4:45 pm – 5:45 pm – DASH PAZ

6:00 pm – 7:15 pm – DAVID SYLVESTER

7:30 pm – 8:45 pm – JOHNNY EARTHQUAKE & THE MOON DOGS

9:00 pm – 10:30 pm – ALEX SMITH

ACTIVITIES - CLAYFEST VERNON PARISH

From starting your day with a delicious Lion’s Club Pancake, to letting out your inner child (or actual child) to create a chalk masterpiece, to shopping for that perfect something from vendors from throughout the region, and dining on all that festival food, there’s plenty to do when you’re not singing with your favorite band! Come throughout the day for all the fun! 

And, don’t forget ClayFest 2024 at Gallery One Ellleven showcasing clay pottery works, including some with Vernon Parish clay!

River Oaks Square Arts Center: Men Who Cook

1330 2nd St., Alexandria, LA

Saturday, May 4, 2024

Time: 6:30 PM

May the 4th be with you as we celebrate our 40th!

Men Who Cook (#MWCAM) is one of River Oaks’ largest annual fundraisers. This event invites local food enthusiasts, chefs, and guys who simply love to cook, to prepare their favorite food or drink recipes for taste testing.

The event draws a crowd of well over 500 people each year. Dubbed as a ‘community favorite,’ MWCAM is a ton of fun for all involved, from the chefs to its organizers. If you want to showcase your culinary expertise, or experience a plethora of taste testing options, attend this annual event!

Get to the Pointe Ballet Academy presents: Aladdin- Dance Revue 2024

Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center

1202 3rd St., Alexandria, LA

Saturday, May 4, 2024

Time: 7:00 PM

Join GTTP as they take you for a ride on a magic carpet through the world of Aladdin!

Red River Chorale presents: Common Threads

First Presbyterian Church

357 Windermere Blvd., Alexandria, LA

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Time: 7:30 PM

Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 16, and buy your tickets now online or later at the door.

Holi Fest 2024

Downtown Alexandria, LA

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

It's time for Holi Fest 2024!

The Children's Advocacy Network and the Cenla Indian Association are partnering up for another year to bring color fun and family friendly festivities!

Kids crafts, 4k Color Walk/Run benefitting Children's Advocacy Network, Indian cuisine, custom designed t-shirts, Henna art, entertainment and more!

Location: Downtown Alexandria near Tamp & Grind Coffee & Ugly Mug Marketing

Color Run registration is OPEN!

Come join the fun as downtown Alexandria will be drenched with bright, vibrant colors in a unique celebration of culture and brotherhood! Enjoy great activities, food and entertainment!

REGISTRATION FOR COLOR WALK/RUN

Registration fee by May 8: $40

Registration fee after May 8: $45

Your registration fee includes entry to the walk/run and a t-shirt!

Preorder your plate lunch for Holi Fest! Plate lunches are $15 each.

WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, AUDITIONS, CAMPS & GRANTS

AUDITIONS: Spectral Sisters 10 Minute Play Fest

Rapides Foundation Building

1101 4th St. Alexandria, LA

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

We will have auditions for our 10-minute play festival (which runs 20-23 of June) on the 2nd floor in classroom F. The auditions will be by cold readings of excerpts of the play, so no need to remember a monologue. We have need for a variety of actors.

If you never acted before, 10-minute plays are a good way to start. And auditioning is great even for experienced actors.

NOTE: we will also have auditions on Monday April 29 and Thursday May 2, at 6-8pm.

Quilting 101 Class: 5 of 5

Aunt Nell's Quilt Shop

1688 Hyland Park Dr. Pineville, LA

Saturday, May 4, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Class fee is $125 and this fee is for all 5 weeks. Please note that ALL classes need to be prepaid in order to secure your seat. classes will be every other week.

please make checks payable to Finish Line Quilting or drop by the shop to pay in cash Allison will write you a receipt.

Class Fees are non-refundable

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.

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.

WORKSHOPS



The Muse Origami Workshop

Saturday, May 18

1-4pm

Muse Teens will practice the Japanese art of paper folding during this workshop!

The Muse Summer Solstice Costume Workshop

Monday, June 24- Friday June 28

1-5pm Each Day

Muse Teens will create summer solstice themed costumes by upcycling clothing and creating their own accessories. These costumes can be worn at the Muse Summer Solstice Ball in July.

SPRING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

AMoA River Fête Procession

Friday, May 3

Volunteer Time: 7-9pm

Volunteers will help set up luminaries and carry them in the procession and then help clean up at the end of the procession.

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!

Art Vendors! Avoyelles Art & Music Fest Registration is Open

Avoyelles Arts Council

" Calling all talented vendors and food trucks! Don't miss out on the opportunity to showcase your artistry and crafts at the 12th Annual Avoyelles Art and Music Festival! Big changes are happening with our festival! We are joining forces with the Paragon Casino Resort and we will have several vendor spots located in the AIR CONDITION!

Join us in celebrating creativity and culture as we bring together artists and musicians from all over Louisiana. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, jewelry maker, or any other artisan, this festival is the perfect platform to showcase your work at a vibrant festival with thousands of visitors. Sign up now on our webpage to secure your spot and be part of this unforgettable event!

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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!

Engage! Family Art Initiative

Avoyelles Arts Council

Gallery on the Square

122 East Mark St. Marksville, LA

Exhibition dates: April11th-April 26th

Please join us for ENGAGE! A Family Art Initiative promoting family engagement in the arts!

The exhibit will feature artwork created by students of the Early Childhood Development Center of Avoyelles with their families. The students range from age 6 weeks to Pre K 4.

The arts have been proven to help children with the development of motor skills, language skills, social skills, decision-making, risk-taking, and inventiveness! 

Group Exhibit

Gallery One Elleven

111 S. 3rd St. Leesville, LA

Exhibition dates: March 28th-April 27th

Reception for the Artists from RealArt DeRidder for their group exhibit.

The 10th Annual Dirty South Cup Call

River Oaks Square Arts Center

1330 2nd St. Alexandria, LA

Exhibition dates: April 18th-May 25th

Exhibition featuring the 10th Annual Dirty South Cup Call, Guest Juror Randy Brodnax, Friends of Juror, and Bridie Rollins.

Enduring Concepts

Alexandria Museum of Art

933 2nd St. Alexandria, LA

Exhibition begins March 15th

Starting Friday, March 15 come view the Alexandria Museum of Art collection, which explores recurring themes prevalent within its scope of Modern and Contemporary Louisiana, Southern, & American Art. $5.00 admission!

A Graphic Journey, Timothy Collins Collection

Alexandria Museum of Art

933 2nd St. Alexandria, LA

Exhibition dates: March 15th-June 15th

Join us for the Timothy Collins Collection exhibition!  Explore Picasso's development through a stunning display of etchings, lithographs, and linocuts. 

NEW! 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.

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/ Adam Guillory & Friends

Location: Spirits Food & Friends

1200 Texas Ave., Alexandria, LA

Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024

Time: 6:00 PM

Sam Fitzgerald

Location: Topshelf

Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA

Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024

Time: 8:00 PM