SAT Studio Piano Fall Recital
2025-12-09 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Lafon Performing Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling, LA, 70070, United States
Join us for an inspiring evening of music at the Satellite Center’s Studio Piano Class Fall Recital!
Our talented students have been working diligently throughout the semester to develop their skills, explore new repertoire, and prepare for this special performance. The recital will feature a delightful mix of musical styles, from classical favorites to contemporary selections, showcasing the dedication and creativity of each performer.
Many of our students are piano beginners, taking the stage for the very first time, and this recital is the perfect opportunity to celebrate their hard work and growth. Whether you’re a friend, family member, or community supporter, your presence helps encourage these young musicians as they share what they’ve learned.
Come enjoy an evening of music, learning, and community spirit. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sugar Plum Party Presented in Collaboration with Ballet Images
2025-12-13 11:00
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
2025-12-13 19:00, 2025-12-14 15:00
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.

JBM Choir Winter Concert
2025-12-15 18:30
Join us for a festive evening of music at the JB Martin Middle School Choir Winter Concert, taking place in the beautiful Shell Theater at the Lafon Arts Center.
This heartwarming performance will feature the talented voices of the 6th Grade Choir, Boys Choir, 7th Grade Choir, 8th Grade Choir, and a finale by the full combined choir. From holiday classics to inspiring seasonal selections, our students are ready to share the magic of winter through song.
Bring your family and friends and celebrate the season with us. It’s a night of artistry and community you won’t want to miss!
Lobby doors open at 5:30pm, and theater doors open at 6:00pm.

HHS Choir Winter Concert
2025-12-16 18:30
Celebrate the season with the beautiful voices of the Hahnville High School Choir at their annual Winter Concert! Under the direction Beth Dupuy and Lizzie Keane, students will present a festive program filled with holiday classics, choral favorites, and inspiring musical selections that showcase their talent and dedication.
This concert highlights the hard work and musical growth of Hahnville’s choir students, offering an evening of harmony, joy, and community spirit. It’s the perfect opportunity for family, friends, and community members to come together and enjoy the magic of live choral performance.
Doors open at 5:30pm.

AES Music Winter Concert
2025-12-17 18:00
Celebrate the season with the Allemands Elementary School Winter Music Concert! This joyful event will showcase the musical talents of Allemands students as they share festive songs and holiday favorites that are sure to bring smiles to all in attendance.
Under the direction of the school’s music faculty, Wendy Soloman, students have been working hard to prepare a heartwarming program filled with creativity, enthusiasm, and the spirit of the season. Bring your family and friends and enjoy an evening of music and community celebration!
Doors open at 5:30pm.

MPE Music Winter Concert
2025-12-18 18:00
Join us for a festive celebration of music at the Mimosa Park Elementary School! Our talented 2nd grade general music students will take the stage to share the songs and melodies they’ve been learning this semester, showcasing their creativity, teamwork, and love of music.
Under the guidance of their dedicated music teacher, Megan Pepperman, students have prepared a joyful program full of seasonal favorites and lively tunes that are sure to bring smiles to audiences of all ages. This is a wonderful opportunity for family, friends, and the community to support our youngest musicians and enjoy a fun, family-friendly evening of music.
Doors open at 5:30pm.

Casablanca Presented in Collaboration with St. Charles Parish Library
2026-01-09 18:00
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.

HHS TT presents Into The Woods
2026-01-16 - 2026-01-18
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece… and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching. The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who
wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.
Warning: This show contains mature themes that may not appeal to all audiences.
Performance Dates & Times:

Friday, Jan. 16 @ 7pm
Saturday, Jan. 17 @ 7pm
Sunday, Jan 18 @ 2pm

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change Presented in Collaboration with JPA
2026-01-24 - 2026-01-25
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.

JBM TT presents Number the Stars
2026-01-28 - 2026-01-29
During the German occupation of Denmark in World War II, the Nazis closed down Jewish-owned businesses and began to round up the Jews for relocation to concentration camps for the final solution. Danish freedom fighters of all ages risked everything in daring, hurried attempts to rescue the entire Jewish population. In this stirring play, young Annemarie and Kirsti Johansen face soldiers, interrogations, fierce dogs, personal danger, the loss of loved ones and their own fears as they try to help their friend Ellen Rosen escape across the ocean to Sweden and safety. Courage, faith, ingenuity and even their fledgling acting skills eventually win the day. All the drama, pathos, adventure, terror and humor that have made Number the Stars a national best seller (and winner of the Newberry Award and the American Library Association Book of the Year Award) come to life in this powerful adaptation.
This performance will be presented in the Black Box Theatre at the Lafon Arts Center.
Performance Dates & Times:

Wednesday, Jan. 28 @ 6:30pm
Thursday, Jan. 29 @ 6:30pm

Pete the Cat
2026-02-08 15:00
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth.
But when Jimmy draws a blank in art class during the last week of school, it turns out Pete is the perfect pal to help him out. Together, they set out on a mission to help Jimmy conquer second grade art, and along the way, they both learn a little something new about inspiration. Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Bundle this show with Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! on Saturday, March 8 in our Gift an Experience Story Time Stage Package and save!
The Gift an Experience packages are available now through January 6, 2026.
Photo Credit: Jeremy Daniel

CeCe Teneal's Divas of Soul
2026-02-28 19:00
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!
This 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”).
Adding 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.
An 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.

“[CeCe Teneal] forces you to feel and connect with emotions you didn’t know you had.”– Presenter, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando FL

Bundle this show with Everything I Know: Mandy Gonzalez Sings the Music of Lin-Manuel Miranda on Saturday, March 14 in our Gift an Experience Legends of Soul and Song Package and save!
The Gift an Experience packages are available now through January 6, 2026.

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
2026-03-08 15:00
Whatever you do, don’t let the Pigeon star in his own musical production! With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning “Pigeon” picture books, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!), TheaterWorksUSA‘s Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party!
It’s not easy being the Pigeon-you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping.
Bundle this show with Pete the Cat on Saturday, Feb. 8 in our Gift an Experience Story Time Stage Package and save!
The Gift an Experience packages are available now through January 6, 2026.
Photo credit: Jeremy Daniel

Everything I Know: Mandy Gonzalez Sings Lin-Manuel Miranda with LPO
2026-03-14 20:00
An exciting new musical presentation that celebrates the synergy between Mandy Gonzalez’s incredible vocal talent and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s iconic songwriting. This combination promises to deliver a fresh and captivating live experience through the power of song.
Presented with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Mandy Gonzalez’s powerhouse Broadway vocals and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s extraordinary compositions combine in an unforgettable experience, bringing the music to new heights. Audiences will discover these songs anew, with a rich and dynamic sound that enhances the emotional depth of each piece.
Adding to the excitement, students from the four middle schools of St. Charles Parish Public Schools will join Mandy Gonzalez on stage for this remarkable performance in a unique collaboration that highlights the talent and spirit of our local young musicians.
A celebration of friendship and heritage, Everything I Know: Mandy Gonzalez Sings Lin-Manuel Miranda weaves together stories, rhythms, and melodies that resonate with audiences of all ages around the world.
A celebration of friendship and heritage, “Everything I Know, Mandy Gonzalez Sings Lin-Manuel Miranda” weaves together stories, rhythms, and melodies that resonate with worldwide audiences of all ages.
Mandy Gonzalez will perform an extraordinary songbook featuring the melodies and lyrics of Lin-Manuel Miranda, including selections from “In The Heights”, “Hamilton”, “New York, New York”, “Encanto”, “Vivo”, and more. This musical journey is a vibrant celebration of diversity, identity, friendship and the universal power of music to unite us all.
Bundle this show with CeCe Teneal’s Divas of Soul on Saturday, February 28 in our Gift an Experience Legends of Soul and Song Package and save!
The Gift an Experience packages are available now through January 6, 2026.
