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SUMMARY:CeCe Teneal's Divas of Soul
DESCRIPTION:Take a ride on the “Midnight Train to Georgia” over “River Deep\, Mountain High” while award-winning vocalist CeCe Teneal delivers you the “R-E-S-P-E-C-T” you deserve in DIVAS OF SOUL — a one-of-a-kind concert event! \nThis spectacular celebration of fifty years of chart-topping music from legendary artists like Aretha Franklin\, Gladys Knight\, Chaka Khan\, Tina Turner\, Whitney Houston\, and more has wowed audiences worldwide\, featuring hits from the Disco Era (“Ring My Bell\,” “Best of My Love”) to Broadway (“And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going”) and Pop (“What’s Love Got to Do with It\,” “I’m Every Woman”). \nAdding to this unforgettable evening\, students from Destrehan and Hahnville High School choirs and show choir will join CeCe Teneal on stage for a powerful rendition of “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” This special collaboration showcases the incredible talent of our local students and adds an inspiring community touch to the performance. \nAn award-winning songstress in her own right\, Ms. Teneal has been nominated for four Independent Music Awards and claimed the titles for 2011 Best Gospel Song (“I Heard You Prayin’”) and 2011 Best R&B Album (Train from Osteen)\, as well as 2018 Best Soul/Funk/Fusion Song (“Danger”). She was chosen as the halftime headliner for the 2019 Citrus Bowl\, and in 2022\, Mayor Buddy Dyer and Mayor Jerry Demmings proclaimed September 17th as Annual CeCe Teneal Day in Orlando and Orange County\, respectively\, honoring her twenty years of contributions to arts and entertainment. \n“[CeCe Teneal] forces you to feel and connect with emotions you didn’t know you had.”\n– Presenter\, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, Orlando FL
URL:https://lafonartscenter.org/event/cece-teneals-divas-of-soul/
LOCATION:The Shell Theatre at the Lafon Arts Center\, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy\, Luling\, LA\, 70070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mainstage Series,Purple
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SUMMARY:I Love You\, You're Perfect\, Now Change Presented in Collaboration with JPA
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPerformed 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. \nThis 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. \nPerformance Dates & Times: \n\nJanuary 24 @ 2pm and 7pm
URL:https://lafonartscenter.org/event/i-love-you-youre-perfect-now-change-presented-in-collaboration-with-jpa/
LOCATION:The Shell Theatre at the Lafon Arts Center\, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy\, Luling\, LA\, 70070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Series,Purple
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T180000
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SUMMARY:Casablanca Presented in Collaboration with St. Charles Parish Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of Casablanca (1943\, PG\,102 minutes) in conjunction with Americans and the Holocaust: A Traveling Exhibition for Libraries. \nA cynical American expatriate struggles to decide whether or not he should help his former lover and her fugitive husband escape French Morocco. \nThe program will be in the Black Box Theater. A discussion will follow the film screening. \nAmericans and the Holocaust: A Traveling Exhibition for Libraries is made possible by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association. \nThis exhibition was made possible by the generous support of lead sponsor Jeannie & Jonathan Lavine. Additional major funding was provided by the Bildners—Joan & Allen z”l\, Elisa Spungen & Rob\, Nancy & Jim; and Jane and Daniel Och. The Museum’s exhibitions are also supported by the Lester Robbins and Sheila Johnson Robbins Traveling and Special Exhibitions Fund\, established in 1990. \nRegister today!
URL:https://lafonartscenter.org/event/casablanca-presented-in-collaboration-with-st-charles-parish-library/
LOCATION:The Shell Theatre at the Lafon Arts Center\, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy\, Luling\, LA\, 70070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Series,Purple
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SUMMARY:The Nutcracker Presented in Collaboration with Ballet Images
DESCRIPTION:Giant mice\, dancing snowflakes\, a growing Christmas tree\, and an enchanted nutcracker are sure to delight the inner child in everyone. Ballet Images’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.
URL:https://lafonartscenter.org/event/river-region-ballet-presents-the-nutcracker-2/
LOCATION:The Shell Theatre at the Lafon Arts Center\, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy\, Luling\, LA\, 70070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Series,Purple
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SUMMARY:The U.S. and the Holocaust: A Film Screening and Discussion in Collaboration with St. Charles Parish Library
DESCRIPTION:This 44-minute screening of selections from the documentary The U.S. and the Holocaust by Ken Burns\, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein examines the rise of Hitler and Nazism in Germany in the context of global antisemitism and racism\, the eugenics movement in the United States\, and race laws in the American south. \nIt also sheds light on what the U.S. government and American people knew and did as the catastrophe unfolded in Europe. \nThis program will be in the Black Box Theater. \n\nA panel discussion will follow\, and we will introduce the upcoming Americans and the Holocaust exhibition that will be held at the East Regional Library in Destrehan from December 5\, 2025 through January 10\, 2026. \n\nDisclaimer: Designed for adults and teens ages 13 and older \nCLICK HERE to Register
URL:https://lafonartscenter.org/event/the-u-s-and-the-holocaust-a-film-screening-and-discussion-in-collaboration-with-st-charles-parish-library/
LOCATION:The Shell Theatre at the Lafon Arts Center\, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy\, Luling\, LA\, 70070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Series,Purple
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SUMMARY:LPO presents Music of John Williams
DESCRIPTION:Take a journey through the unforgettable soundtracks that have defined generations with The Music of John Williams\, performed live by your Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. One of the most celebrated composers in film history\, John Williams has shaped the emotional landscape of cinema with soaring themes\, heroic fanfares\, and magical melodies. \nThis concert features selections from his most iconic scores\, including Jurassic Park\, Harry Potter\, Star Wars\, and more. Whether it’s the wonder of dinosaurs coming to life\, the adventurous spirit of an archaeologist hero\, or the intergalactic struggle between light and dark\, Williams’s music has the power to instantly transport audiences into the heart of these beloved stories. \nPerfect for families\, film fans\, and music lovers of all ages\, this special performance promises an evening of nostalgia\, excitement\, and awe. Experience the full power and emotion of these cinematic masterpieces as only a live orchestra can deliver. \nJoin us for a night of movie magic\, where legendary music meets live performance in an unforgettable celebration of storytelling through sound.
URL:https://lafonartscenter.org/event/lpo-presents-music-of-john-williams/
LOCATION:The Shell Theatre at the Lafon Arts Center\, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy\, Luling\, LA\, 70070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mainstage Series,Purple
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250120T190000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:We regret to inform our patrons that the performance of Mean Girls scheduled for Monday\, January 20 at the Lafon Arts Center has been canceled due to inclement weather. Your safety is our top priority! \nRefunds will be processed to the original form of payment.
URL:https://lafonartscenter.org/event/mean-girls/
LOCATION:The Shell Theatre at the Lafon Arts Center\, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy\, Luling\, LA\, 70070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Purple
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T062214Z
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SUMMARY:Come From Away
DESCRIPTION:Broadway’s Come From Away is a Best Musical winner all across North America! This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7\,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high\, but uneasiness turned into trust\, music soared into the night\, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Newsweek cheers\,\n“It takes you to a place you never want to leave!” \nOn 9/11\, the world stopped. \nOn 9/12\, their stories moved us all.
URL:https://lafonartscenter.org/event/come-from-away/
LOCATION:The Shell Theatre at the Lafon Arts Center\, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy\, Luling\, LA\, 70070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Purple
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T213133Z
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SUMMARY:On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan
DESCRIPTION:HER VOICE. HIS VISION.  THEIR STORY.  On Your Feet! is the inspiring true story about heart\, heritage and two people who believed in their talent – and each other – to become an international sensation: Gloria and Emilio Estefan.  Now their story is an all-ne exhilarating original musical winning the hearts of critics and audiences alike\, with the Chicago Tribune declaring\, “IT’S A HIT!” and The New York Times cheering\, “The very air in the room seems to vibrate in the undeniably crowd-pleasing musical!”
URL:https://lafonartscenter.org/event/on-your-feet-the-story-of-emilio-gloria-estefan/
LOCATION:The Shell Theatre at the Lafon Arts Center\, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy\, Luling\, LA\, 70070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Purple
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