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Posted September 2011
It is time again for Alexandria to become a classical music Mecca. The Louisiana International Piano Competition will start October 10th with its opening ceremony and end October 15th with what is sure to be an exciting final round with the Rapides Symphony. Hearing a well played concerto is always exciting, but to get to [...]
Continue ReadingPosted March 2011
There’s a good chance patrons of the next “A-Town Jazz” will think they’re in New York City instead of Alexandria when they attend the next evening of “A-Town Jazz” scheduled for April 1st (April Fool’s Day) at the home of Frances and Jim Hurst. But don’t be fooled; you’re really in Alexandria! The Hursts have [...]
Continue ReadingPosted February 2011
“A-Town Jazz” returns to the local music scene on February 11th, just in time for an early Valentine date with your sweetheart. The evening is being presented at the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center by the Arts Council of Central Louisiana and underwritten by Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. Playing a return engagement at “A-Town” after [...]
Continue ReadingPosted February 2011
When people tell me what piece of music turned them on to being a classical music lover (or at least classical music liker), it is more often than not Dvorak’s “New World” Symphony. What’s not to like—it’s got memorable melodies, exciting rhythms, and a spirit that is simply contagious. Now, you can hear it live, [...]
Continue ReadingPosted October 2010
A musical tribute sponsored by the Red River Chorale, and performed in collaboration with the Rapides Symphony Orchestra, will honor three anchor institutions in Central Louisiana that are celebrating anniversaries this year – Louisiana State University at Alexandria, Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital and the Diocese of Alexandria. The concert will be performed twice, once [...]
Continue ReadingPosted October 2010
The Alexandria Mardi Gras Association is teaming up with The Chee-Weez of New Orleans for a rockin’ good time! The most fun, exciting and talented band in the land comes to Alexandria to entertain the masses! Over the last decade, thousands of club-goers, festival fans and private event shows have tapped into the most requested [...]
Continue ReadingPosted October 2010
Rapid-fire tap group, Rhythmic Circus, comes to the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, November 2nd at 7:00pm. Rhythmic Circus has quickly risen from an underground percussive-dance phenomenon to an innovative live performance company known for transforming their tap shoes into instruments of rhythm. The Minneapolis Star Tribune put it well when they called the [...]
Continue ReadingPosted October 2010
Louisiana College will host “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band during this year’s Homecoming activities. On Friday, October 15th at 7:00pm, the world renowned group will give one performance in Guinn Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public. The group was founded in 1798 by an Act of Congress and is [...]
Continue ReadingPosted October 2010
Even if you are a regular Symphony-goer, you have never heard it like this! Why, you ask? Because of the brand new, custom made acoustic shell for the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center. Though a generous private donation, the new shell will be installed when the Symphony performs its next two concerts on consecutive weekend at [...]
Continue ReadingPosted October 2010
If you like acoustic-style country music and want to support the American Cancer Society while enjoying a great night of entertainment, this event is for you! Rapides Cancer Center and Cenla Broadcasting are pleased to sponsor “Crystal Hoyt’s Chords for the Cure” on Thursday, October 28th at Convention Hall in downtown Alexandria. This acoustic event [...]
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