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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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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. 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.
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 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. 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.
URL:https://lafonartscenter.org/event/river-region-ballet-presents-the-nutcracker/
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:Sugar Plum Party Presented in Collaboration with Ballet Images
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://lafonartscenter.org/event/sugar-plum-party/
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:Super Stand-up Saturday Presented in Collaboration with New Orleans School of Comedy Arts
DESCRIPTION:Super Stand-up Saturday is a mini-marathon of stand-up comedy.  Featuring talent from South Louisiana and beyond\, with a broad range of styles and perspectives.  There’s something for everyone in the longest running comedy marathon in the state!  Ages 21+
URL:https://lafonartscenter.org/event/super-stand-up-saturday/
LOCATION:The Shell Theatre at the Lafon Arts Center\, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy\, Luling\, LA\, 70070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blue,Community Series
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SUMMARY:Goat in the Schools: Presented in Collaboration with Goat in the Road Productions
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register! \nGoat in the Schools (GITS) is a touring show of four student-written plays presented by Goat in the Road Productions (GRP). Written by fifth and sixth grade students that participated in GRP’s Play/Write program\, the plays are brought to life by professional actors and designers. Each year GRP brings GITS to over 2\,000 young people in the Greater New Orleans area. \nGITS is approximately 35 minutes long. It is appropriate for ages 3+. \nThis year’s show features:\nA Day at the Beach by Alexa Urquia\nEvil Cyanide Poisons Water by Harlan Houston\nThe Secret Invasion by Isaiah Briggs\nWanna Go to Dallas? by Ron’nae Harris \nPerformed by:\nEleanor Frederic-Humphrey\nAlexandria Miles\nKC Simms\nMaggie Tonra \nDirected by: Richon May\nStage Manager: Kit Sternberger\nSet/Props/Costume Design: Emma Barron\nSound Design: Dylan Hunter \nWorkshop description:\nJoin Goat in the Road for a post-show playwriting activity. Participants will use image-based brainstorming to write a 10-line play\, just like the playwrights whose works were produced in the show! The workshop will last approximately 30 minutes and is open to all audience members. Attendees can write a play on their own\, or can do so in a group\, or even with the help of an adult (who are also invited to participate!)
URL:https://lafonartscenter.org/event/goat-in-the-schools/
LOCATION:The Shell Theatre at the Lafon Arts Center\, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy\, Luling\, LA\, 70070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blue,Community Series
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