The Arts Council of Livingston Parish is seeking original artwork for exhibition and possible inclusion in an upcoming coffee-table style book entitled, “Preserving the Culture of Livingston Parish.”

BATON ROUGE -- Shane Stewart felt a little uneasy going into this year’s performance of the Acorn Theatre.

Nearly two years ago, there wasn’t a single painting hanging in the Arts Council of Livingston Parish.

After a plethora of art class geared toward young children, the Arts Council of Livingston Parish is opening its doors to aspiring teen and adult artists alike.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- The Arts Council of Livingston Parish is making a splash with its next exhibit.

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Community Music School (CMS) is accepting registrations for its 2018 session, which begins on Monday, Aug. 27.

The Old South Jamboree is getting younger.

Marian Luzier’s singing exploits sent her outside the Contiguous U.S. into the heart of the Pacific Ocean. 

WATSON -- The smell of freshly-brewed coffee filled the small studio as painters walked inside.

The Acorn Theatre is bringing William Shakespeare to life… again.

The Livingston Parish Library is calling for talented individuals, groups, and organizations to contribute to its annual book festival, which will be held at the Main Branch in Livingston on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- The Arts Council of Livingston Parish gave young artists another chance to put their summer thoughts on paper.

WATSON -- Jennette Ginsburg’s life is constantly going in circles.

An improvisation class spearheaded by local theater teacher Fabiola Reno will be held Friday, July 20, at the Arts Council of Livingston Parish.

The Grand Country Junction will welcome local country singer Tuzak Martin back to the stage for its “Country Roads” show on Saturday, July 21.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- Elle Harris and Meghan Whisenhunt were total strangers when the week began.

The Livingston Parish Library (LPL) is inviting the public to witness hula-hoop-inspired dance performances and storytelling this week.

Baton Rouge — The United Thank Offering (UTO) of the Episcopal Church awarded 34 grants nationwide for a total of $1,257,778.17 for the mission and ministry of the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion.

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Community Music School recently held its Chamber Music Workshop and Beginners’ Orchestra Workshop annual summer camps offered through the Community Music School.  

With the end of its “Anything Goes” exhibit drawing near, the Arts Council of Livingston Parish will host an artist reception from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 14.

Everyone’s favorite rabbit is coming back to Livingston Parish.

The next author scheduled to stop by Cavalier House Books is bound to make patrons hungry.

The colors of red, white and blue will be all over the Old South Jamboree when the local music venue hosts its “Patriotic Country Show” on Saturday, July 7.

WALKER -- A clueless pencil saleswoman. An important paper. A missing principal.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- If anyone knows about marching to the beat of her own drum, it’s Elizabeth Vidos.

The Hammond Regional Arts Center, located at 217. E. Thomas Street, will launch an original listening room series starting Friday, June 29.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- More than a dozen children put their summer thoughts on paper in a recent visual arts camp sponsored by the Arts Council of Livingston Parish.

SPRINGFIELD -- Larry Pearson was traveling on Interstate-12 from Hammond when the song came on.

Jay Dupuis returned to the Old South Jamboree for another kingly night.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- Seven students ranging from elementary to high school recently worked on their acting chops in an “Intro to Acting” camp sponsored by the Arts Council of Livingston Parish.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- Alexa White has been part of the Tri-Parish Ballet for 16 years, but even she said the latest production was more of a challenge than others she’s performed in.

Wrestling is slated to hit Livingston Parish this weekend when Pro Wrestling 225 presents “Retribution” from 7-10 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, at the North Park Recreation Center in Denham Springs.

BATON ROUGE -- Billy Traylor believes if he could do it, anyone can.

Jay Dupuis is coming back for more.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- Cherie Ducote-Breaux never wanted her nickel allergies to dictate whether or not she wore jewelry.

The Tri-Parish Ballet, comprised of dancers from three area parishes, will kick off its annual summer tour with a modern retelling of “Carnival” at all five branches of the Livingston Parish Library from June 19-21.

WALKER -- Eight dancers delighted their families and friends with a ballet performance featuring songs from the Disney animated film “Moana” at Wholly Ground Coffee House on Thursday, June 14.

LIVINGSTON -- Local country singer Kendall Shaffer and other new faces took the Grand Country Junction stage for a night of “Hot Country Hits” during the Junction’s monthly show on Saturday, June 16.

Billy Traylor is coming home.

The heat will be turned up when the Grand Country Junction welcomes local country singer Kendall Shaffer for a night of “Hot Country Hits” during the group’s monthly show at the Suma Crossing Theatre on Saturday, June 16.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- The Arts Council of Livingston Parish is planning to release a book showcasing life in the parish.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- In the midst of its nine-day, 30-show summer tour, the Baton Rouge Youth Ballet dazzled a Livingston Parish audience with an entertaining production of “Coppélia” at the Denham Springs-Walker Library on Friday.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- In the late 1950s, Stan Routh discovered a way to take advantage of his profession to produce works of art.

LIVINGSTON -- They thought they were insulting her when they called her “the bookworm.”

There were no rules or guidelines for the latest exhibit at the Arts Council of Livingston Parish.

The Baton Rouge Youth Ballet will stop in Livingston Parish during its nine-day, 30-performance summer tour across the capitol area.

WALKER -- Carlton Jones won’t turn 70 for another two weeks, but that didn’t matter to patrons of the Old South Jamboree, who came to celebrate the organizer’s birthday a little early this year.

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Community Music School announced Michael Noble-Hodge, Kelsey Jones, Ava Chatellier and Ellie Ridgell as the Spring 2018 CMS Outstanding Musicians.

Multi-award winning musician, author, and storyteller Johnette Downing will once again bring her dynamic and interactive performance to the Livingston Parish Library.