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Community Series
Where St. Charles Shows Up.
The Lafon Arts Center is more than a venue — it’s a home for our community. Here, local performers, school groups, and regional arts organizations share the spotlight in events that celebrate homegrown talent and bring families and neighbors together. These performances highlight the creativity, pride, and connection that make St. Charles Parish truly special.
Sugar Plum Party Presented in Collaboration with Ballet Images
Saturday, December 13
This will be an abbreviated one hour performance of The Nutcracker. The performance will be followed by a “Sugar Plum Party”. The audience members will be invited to join the Sugar Plum Fairy onstage and experience “The Kingdom of the Sweets” for themselves. They can meet and talk to their favorite characters, experience what it is like to be on the stage under the glowing lights, and take pictures.
The Nutcracker Presented in Collaboration with Ballet Images
Saturday, December 13
Giant mice, dancing snowflakes, a growing Christmas tree, and an enchanted nutcracker are sure to delight the inner child in everyone. River Region Ballet’s combination of amazing dancers, gorgeous sets and costumes and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music makes this one of the greatest holiday shows! Come experience this beautiful ballet that truly portrays the magic of the season.
The Nutcracker Presented in Collaboration with Ballet Images
Sunday, December 14
Giant mice, dancing snowflakes, a growing Christmas tree, and an enchanted nutcracker are sure to delight the inner child in everyone. River Region Ballet’s combination of amazing dancers, gorgeous sets and costumes and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music makes this one of the greatest holiday shows! Come experience this beautiful ballet that truly portrays the magic of the season.
Casablanca Presented in Collaboration with St. Charles Parish Library
Friday, January 9
A cynical American expatriate struggles to decide whether or not he should help his former lover and her fugitive husband escape French Morocco. A scholar-led discussion will accompany the film, exploring themes and topics of the exhibition.
This program will be held in the Black Box.
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change Presented in Collaboration with JPA
Jan 24 - Jan 25
Join us for a laugh-out-loud musical journey through love, relationships, and everything in between! I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change is a witty and heartfelt celebration of the modern relationship, from first dates and awkward pickups to marriage, parenthood, and the trials of growing older together. With clever songs and hilarious vignettes, this beloved musical comedy reminds us that no matter how imperfect we are, love is always worth it.
Performed in the intimate Black Box Theater at the Lafon Arts Center, this production offers audiences a close-up experience of the humor and heart that have made I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change one of the longest-running musicals in Off-Broadway history.
This performance is part of our Community Series, proudly presented in collaboration with the Jefferson Performing Arts Society—whose mission to Educate, Entertain, and Enrich perfectly complements the Lafon Arts Center’s commitment to placing Arts Education Center Stage. Together, we bring stories that connect, inspire, and celebrate the shared joy of live performance.
Performance Dates & Times:
- January 24 @ 2pm and 7pm
- January 25 @2pm
Tickets go on sale to the public Wednesday, October 27 at 12pm. Artists Circle Pre-sale begins Monday, October 25 at 8am.