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January, 2010

January 26 – “Paper, Silver, Dresses, Oh My” Lecture. Does pacific cloth protect silver?  How should I store my family bible? Biedenharn Museum Gardens’ Curator of Collections Justin French will let participants in on museum’s secrets in storing clothing, books, silver, glass, and more! A special Q & A session will follow for participants wanting detailed information of their favorite heirlooms and collectables. Noon and 5:30 PM. For more information, visit our website at www.bmuseum.org, email info@bmuseum.org or call (318) 387-5281.

January 19 - February 11

“The Last Decade” Solo Exhibition of Paintings by Robert G. Ward Reception: Saturday, January 23, 2-4pm click image to view large version in a new window.

Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 8 - 4:30, Fri. 8 - 12. For more information visit ulm.edu/art or call 342-1375.

January 23 – Dixie Center for the Arts presents Nashville Sound Revival Floyd Cramer’s Grandson and Chet Atkins great-niece entertain with Cramer/Atkins songs as well as an eclectic mix of country, bluegrass, and folk melodies highlighted by the duo’s unique vocal and musical harmonies. All seats reserved. 7:30 P.M. Call 255-1450 or visit www.dixiecenter.org for more information.

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February, 2010

February 4 - See Art. Buy Art.  The downtown Monroe and West Monroe Cultural Districts crawl with art.  Ride the trolley from DeSiard Street to Trenton Street and enjoy the unique social and cultural experience of the Gallery Crawl, hosted by a community of artists and the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council.. 5 until 9 p.m.  For additional information about our participants or upcoming events, visit these websites.  www.BradArender.com     www.Livaudais-studio.com   www.MargaretBecton.com   www.ouachitariverartgallery.com or call 318_396_9520

February 5 - Join the Twin City Ballet Company as we welcome to Monroe Ailey II, an exceptional company that merges the spirit and energy of the country's best young dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today's most outstanding emerging choreographers. Ailey II embodies Alvin Ailey's pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training and community programs for all people. Today, it has become one of the most popular dance companies in the United States. Under the artistic direction of Sylvia Waters, Ailey II invigorates the American dance scene by offering unique opportunities for artists. 7:30 P.M., Jack Howard Theatre at the Monroe Civic Center.  For more information call 318-388-3011 or visit our website www.twincityballet.com

February 7 – The Biedenharn Museum & Gardens and the
Ouachita Parish Public Library welcome classical guitarist Peter Fletcher. 2:00 PM,
Fountain Room.For more information, visit our website at www.bmuseum.org, email info@bmuseum.org or call (318) 387-5281.

February 11-14; 18-21 - I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, is a delightful, funny look at the ups and downs of love, life, relationships, dating, kids, marriage, divorce and death.  The MainStage at Strauss Theatre Center brings one of off-Broadway's longest running shows to the stage featuring some of your local favorites in a musical dealing with the universal theme of love and pokes fun at the life experiences we've either gone through or will go through.  The show chronicles a lifetime of relationships, from first date, to an older couple hooking up at a funeral home.  I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, is well-suited for the new couple looking to see what life's going to be like or for the husband and wife that's been through it all and still say "I love you, you're perfect, don't change."  Evening performances 7:30 P.M.; Sunday afternoons at 2:00 P.M. For more information call (318) 323-6681 or visit us online at www.strausstheatre.com.

 
February 13 – Happy Days Are Here Again! – well, at least in the Twin Cities as the Monroe Symphony Orchestra and the Louisiana Delta Ballet join forces to put a smile to your face and a melody in your heart through the magic of music and dance with Corey Trahan providing the vocals for Elmarie Wessels new choreography.  An event for the whole family . . . and one not to be missed. Monroe Civic Center Arena, 7:00 P.M.  For more information call (318) 812-6767 or (318) 345-1155 visit us online at www.monroesymphonyorchestra.com or www.louisianadeltaballet.com

February 13 – Children’s Drop-In is a fun and informative children’s activity for elementary school-aged children at the Biedenharn Museum Gardens. This is an inexpensive way to spend time with the child in your life – rain or shine! When the activity is finished, families can walk through ELsong Garden, tour the home and enjoy a nickel Coca-Cola. Projects take between 10 and 30 minutes to complete. 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For more information, visit our website at www.bmuseum.org, email info@bmuseum.org or call (318) 387-5281.

Old Masters from the Thrivent Collection
February 13 – May 8, 2010
This exhibition of Old Master prints includes works by Renaissance and Baroque artists such as Albrecht Dürer, Rembrandt van Rijn, Lucas Cranach the Elder, Lucas van Leyden, Giovanni Battista Fontana, Hendrik Goltzius, Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, and Etienne de Lavallee-Poussin, among others. These works are on loan from the Thrivent Collection in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Please call (318) 329-2237 or visit www.masurmuseum.org for more information.

Children's Drop-In Activity
Saturday, February 13, 12-5 p.m.
Create a work of art based on our current museum exhibition. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free and open to the public. Please call (318) 329-2237 or visit www.masurmuseum.org for more information.

Triumph Over Tragedy: The Great Depression and New Deal Era in North Louisiana
February 13 - March 27, 2010
This exhibition, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Great Depression, will feature the work of photographers Brad Arender, Scarlett Hendricks, and Neil Johnson. Presented by the Eye-20 Creative Corridor. Please call (318) 329-2237 or visit www.masurmuseum.org for more information.

February 16 – Dixie Center for the Arts presents The Magic of Ly.n From the grand stages of Lincoln Center to the glitterama of Atlantic City, Lyn Dillies has captivated audiences of all ages with her spellbinding powers of prestidigitation. She has been hailed as the finest female magician in the land as well as one of America's top illusionists, period. The Magic of Lyn Dillies is a show filled with eye-defying illusions, hypnotic lighting, hot music and most magical of all, the enchanting personality of Ms. Lyn Dillies. This Parent's Choice Award winner will also perform a Dixie school show. All seats reserved. 7:30 P.M.  Call 255-1450 or visit www.dixiecenter.org for more information.

February 19 – The Magic of Lyn brings the art of illusion to the stage of The Rose Theatre.  Many years ago, a shy girl sat before her television set, mesmerized by a man and his magic. Every week, she would study what she saw: the escapes, the adventures, the illusion of it all. So intrigued was she by Bill Bixby's portrayal of “The Magician” that she set out to capture a bit of the fantasy for herself. More than twenty years, Lyn Dillies still amazed audiences around the country with her magnificent illusions. Whether it’s performing with a full symphony orchestra or making two elephants appear, Lyn's dream remains the same; to share her love of magic with the world.  7:00 P.M.  For ticket information call 283-0120 or visit www.rosetheatre.org

February 27 & March 6 – French Army cadet, Cyrano, is a brash, strong-willed man of many talents.  The story of Cyrano de Bergerac opens the Spring season at The YoungTroupe at Strauss Theatre Center.  In addition to being a remarkable duelist, he is a gifted poet and musician.  However, he has an extremely large nose which is a target for his own self-doubt.  This doubt prevents him from expressing his love for the beautiful Roxane, as he believes that his ugliness forbids him to “dreams of being loved by even an ugly woman.”  For more information call (318) 323-0474 or visit us online at www.strausstheatre.com

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March, 2010

March 6 – “Chickens to Maidens Lecture. Biedenharn Museum Gardens’ Curator Justin French will give a lecture and guided tour of ELsong Garden discussing the history of garden, statuaries, and fountains.  10:00 AM. For more information, visit our website at www.bmuseum.org, email info@bmuseum.org or call (318) 387-5281.

Children's Drop-In Activity
Saturday, March 6, 12-5 p.m.
Create a work of art based on our current museum exhibition. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free and open to the public. Please call (318) 329-2237 or visit www.masurmuseum.org for more information.

March 7 – The Children’s Museum “Peanut Butter and Jam Concert” featuring Avner the Eccentric! sponsored by the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council. A master of the art of physical comedy, Avner weaves a spell of poetic simplicity in a show of hilarious predicaments. Avner has appeared on and off Broadway with his hit show, “Exceptions to Gravity.” He played the endearing Holy Man, “The Jewel,” in the Michael Douglas film, “The Jewel of the Nile,” and performed as a ventriloquist on Broadway in “Ghetto” for which his dummy received a Tony Award nomination. Avner’s show defies the barriers of language and culture and has toured extensively in the U.S. and abroad. Watch his antics at www.avnertheeccentric.com Tickets $5 per person. The Children’s Museum Family Members are FREE! For ticket information call 318-361-9611.

March 11-14 – Ruston Community Theatre presents Picnic. Picnic takes place in a small town in Kansas in the 1950’s where nothing ever happens. However, life will change when a handsome, mysterious stranger jumps off a train and into the lives of the occupants. The story plays out in the backyards of two neighbors. One is struggling to take care of an elderly mother and the other has two teenage daughters and takes in a spinster boarder to make ends meet. Everyone is eagerly anticipating the annual town-wide picnic. Picnic is a story of safety versus temptation and has earned a reputation as one of America’s great classic dramas. Performances will be held at the Dixie Center for the Arts.  7:30 P.M. Nightly, 2:00 P.M. Sunday Matinee.  Call 255-1450 or visit www.RCTruston.org for more information.

March 12 – Russtown Society presents Downtown Delights. Call 255-1450 for more information

March 13 – Children’s Drop-In is a fun and informative children’s activity for elementary school-aged children. This is an inexpensive way to spend time with the child in your life – rain or shine! When the activity is finished, families can walk through ELsong Garden, tour the home and enjoy a nickel Coca-Cola. Projects take between 10 and 30 minutes to complete. Biedenharn Museum Gardens 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For more information, visit our website at www.bmuseum.org, email info@bmuseum.org or call (318) 387-5281.

March 14 – The story of Cyrano de Bergerac will be performed by The YoungTroupe with the backdrop of the beautiful ELsong Garden. 2:00 PM. For more information call the Biedenharn Museum & Gardens at (318) 387-5281 or the Strauss Theatre at (318) 323-0474.

March 20 – The Monroe Symphony Orchestra presents a delightful evening of chamber music including Handel’s Water Music Suite and the Sinfonia Concertante in B-flat Major by Haydn. First Assembly of God, West Monroe, 7:00 P.M.  For more information call (318) 812-6767 or visit us online at www.monroesymphonyorchestra.com

March 20 – Dixie Center for the Arts presents Route 66.  Take a dollop of Grease, mix in some Pump Boys and Dinettes and add a generous dose of Forever Plaid and you've got the pedal -to-the-metal, high octane fun of Roger Bean's Route 66. This sure-fire crowd-pleaser features hit songs from the late 1950's and early 1960's: Dead Man's Curve, King of the Road, Little old Lady from Pasadena, Six Days on the Road, GTO, Fun, Fun, Fun, I get Around and of course--Route 66. Performed by Springer Theatricals of Columbus, GA. All seats reserved.  7:30 P.M. Call 255-1450 or visit www.dixiecenter.org for more information.

March 27 – Louisiana Delta Ballet presents Power & Grace – The Easter Celebration, an original and stunning ballet that portrays the story of Easter featuring narration by local Ministers, professional vocalists, including area favorite Corey Trahan and the fabulous Louisiana Delta Ballet dancers.  This popular family event is the signature performance for Louisiana Delta Ballet and promises a glorious evening that you do not want to miss. One show – ONE AMAZING PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE!  - 7:30p.m. – Monroe Civic Center’s Jack Howard Theater. For ticket information call (318) 345-1155

March 27 – Dixie Center for the Arts presents the 5th Annual Dixie Horizon Entertainer Search. 2009 Dixie Horizon Entertainer, Denene Stringfellow will turn over his title to the winner of this talent search. For the fifth time, three judges will select one talented artist to represent the Dixie for 2010. The winner will be featured on the Joe Woods Wildwood Express Show and other shows around North Central Louisiana during the year. All talents and ages are welcome and contestants can get more info and forms on the website. Entry Fee is $35 and must be turned in by March 21 to the Dixie. This competition is free and open to the public. 2:00 P.M.  Call 255-1450 or visit www.dixiecenter.org for more information.

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April, 2010

Don Cincone
April 2 - May 8, 2010
Paintings in this exhibit, by renowned Louisiana Artist Don Cincone, included portraits and still lifes. These works will be on loan from The Northeast Louisiana Arts Council. Please call (318) 329-2237 or visit www.masurmuseum.org for more information.

April 3 – Easter Snapshots in the Garden Families are invited to take snapshots in ELsong Garden while it is in full spring bloom. Easter decorations will be available for picture taking as will the Easter Bunny! 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Biedenharn Museum Gardens For more information, visit our website at www.bmuseum.org, email info@bmuseum.org or call (318) 387-5281.

April 10 – Dixie Center for the Arts presents the 5th Annual Joe Woods Wildwood Express. Local and regional performers show off their country music talents in the style of the original Dixie Saturday night favorite--Joe Woods' Wildwood Express Show.  The 2010 Dixie Horizon Entertainer will be featured.  All seats reserved. 6:00 P.M. Call 255-1450 or visit www.dixiecenter.org for more information.

April 10 – Children’s Drop-In is a fun and informative children’s activity for elementary school-aged children. This is an inexpensive way to spend time with the child in your life – rain or shine! When the activity is finished, families can walk through ELsong Garden, tour the home and enjoy a nickel Coca-Cola. Projects take between 10 and 30 minutes to complete. 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Biedenharn Museum Gardens For more information, visit our website at www.bmuseum.org, email info@bmuseum.org or call (318) 387-5281.

Children's Drop-In Activity
Saturday, April 10, 12-5 p.m.
Create a work of art based on our current museum exhibition. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free and open to the public. Please call (318) 329-2237 or visit www.masurmuseum.org for more information.

April 11 – An Afternoon in Paris: Music, Food & Friends Take a trip to Paris! Enjoy salon music in the Biedenharn Fountain Room including operettas, songs, piano and string classics. Vocal and instrumental music will be performed by ULM faculty members. 4:00 PM, Fountain Room. Biedenharn Museum Gardens For more information, visit our website at www.bmuseum.org, email info@bmuseum.org or call (318) 387-5281.

April 16-18 - Ballet Under the Stars celebrates 12 years of performances at the beautiful Kiroli Park lakeside Ballet Amphitheatre with an outstanding lineup of dance as never before. Known as the "Signature Arts Event of Spring," Ballet Under the Stars will culminate the Twin City Ballet Company's 40th Performing Season with unbelievable performances by some of our area's brightest stars -- under the stars! Performance times: April 16 & 17, 7:30 P.M.; April 18, 2:00 P.M. For more information call 318-388-3011 or visit our website www.twincityballet.com

 

April 19 & 20 – 20th Annual Biedenharn Garden Symposium To further the art of gardening in the South, the Emy-Lou Biedenharn Foundation sponsors an annual garden symposium each April. Speakers this year include Norman Kent Johnson, Dr. Neil Odenwald and floral designer Kevin Coble. Make plans now to come celebrate our 20^th year celebration! Biedenharn Museum Gardens For more information, visit our website at www.bmuseum.org, email info@bmuseum.org or call (318) 387-5281.

April 22 – Dixie Center for the Arts presents Aladdin & The Wonderful Lamp. Student shows presented by Arkansas Arts Center Tell-A-Tale Troup. Space is limited so teachers need to reserve spots soon. 9:00 A.M., 11:00 A.M., and 12:30 P.M.. Call 255-1450 or visit www.dixiecenter.org for more information.

April 24 – The Monroe Symphony Chorus and the Monroe Symphony Orchestra close the 2009-1010 season with the well-known music of English composers Handel and Rutter. The concert will conclude with organist, Jay Pettit, performing Saint-Saens’ Symphony No. 3 in C minor also known as the “Organ Symphony.”   First United Methodist Church, Monroe, 7:00 P.M.  For more information call (318) 812-6767 or visit us online at www.monroesymphonyorchestra.com

April 24 – Dixie Center for the Arts presents The Bluz Boys. Get ready for electrifying rhythm & blues and 60's sweet soul music from The South's Premier Show Band, The Bluz Boys. Their heart-stopping, pulse-pounding, gut-wrenching music is knockin' down doors and shaking many a tail-feather. If you loved Joliet Jake and Elwood Blues, take heart, because the good-time spirit and fun of the Blues Brothers lives on. Nearly two decades of performing have honed this 15-person show band inspired by Saturday Night Live's legendary duo into the tightest, most powerful musical entertainers in the entire South. All seats reserved.  7:30 P.M. Call 255-1450 or visit www.dixiecenter.org for more information.

 

April 24 & May 1 – Seussical Jr. mirrors Horton Hears a Who! Centering on Horton the elephant’s endeavors to protect the people of Who-ville who live on a tiny speck of dust,  it also features characters and scenarios from many other Seuss stories as well as some characters that never made an appearance in any of Dr. Seuss’ books.  The Cat in the Hat, an outside observer, acts as narrator and devil’s advocate throughout the show, briefly leaping into the action at The YoungTroupe at Strauss Theatre Center on several occasions to create conflict and keep the story moving. For more information call (318) 323-0474 or visit us online at www.strausstheatre.com.

April 25 - Praised by the press for performing “virtuoso pieces with virtuoso accompaniment” and telling “fantastic stories with music that literally takes ones breath away,” the internationally acclaimed Karkowska Sisters take the stage at The Rose Theatre presenting great music with great stories: "Love in Opera," "Around the World in Ninety (or Sixty) Minutes," "The Great Romantics: from St. Petersburg to Paris," and "Art of Variation."  The sisters have performed both in North America and Europe meeting with rave reviews and standing ovations. Their debut at the Carnegie Hall , a tribute to benefit victims of the national tragedy at the World Trade Center on September 11, was an unmitigated success crowned with long standing ovations and encores.  2:00 P.M.  For ticket information call 283-0120 or visit www.rosetheatre.org

  April 29-2; 6-9 – Last performed on our stage in 1963, Auntie Mame returns to The MainStage at Strauss Theatre Center. Always armed with a colorful dress and an acerbic quip, the flamboyant, vibrant socialite Mame Dennis tries to live life and enjoy it, just for the heck of it.  Then, into her world comes her young orphaned nephew Patrick.  Immediately, the two become devoted to each other and Mame spends her time trying to rescue Patrick from the stuffy, conventional people he's used to.  There are a couple of bumps along the way, but there are plenty of zany adventures.  Evening performances 7:30 P.M.; Sunday afternoons at 2:00 P.M. For more information call (318) 323-6681 or visit us online at www.strausstheatre.com.

May 1 – Local stars will be shining bright as Louisiana Delta Ballet presents its second annual Dancing With the Louisiana Stars!   Salsa your way into the Monroe Civic Center’s Arena on Saturday, May 1, 2010 and be a part of this exciting evening as Louisiana Delta Ballet dancers are coupled with area celebrities to compete for the championship title.  Competition begins at 7:30p.m., so don’t be late for this fun filled evening that will also feature special performances by ballroom dancers fresh off the “hot tamale train” in Los Angeles. For ticket information call (318) 345-1155.

June, 2010

June 4-5 – The Living Garden^® Fountain combines interpretive movement, music and water in a choreographed display. A statue of a beautiful woman transforms into a living fountain as delicate jets of water appear from her fingertips and a shimmering liquid halo cascades from the crown of her head. ELsong Garden, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00 and 10:00 PM. Biedenharn Museum Gardens  For more information, visit our website at www.bmuseum.org, email info@bmuseum.org or call (318) 387-5281.

June 12 – Children’s Drop-In is a fun and informative children’s activity for elementary school-aged children. This is an inexpensive way to spend time with the child in your life – rain or shine! When the activity is finished, families can walk through ELsong Garden, tour the home and enjoy a nickel Coca-Cola. Projects take between 10 and 30 minutes to complete. 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  Biedenharn Museum Gardens For more information, visit our website at www.bmuseum.org, email info@bmuseum.org or call (318) 387-5281.

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