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27Apr

Monroe Symphony Orchestra – Twist of Fate

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April 27, 2019

“Twist of Fate” – featuring Joseph Kingma, piano      (Jack Howard Theatre)

The four most iconic notes ever written astound in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67.  Hear this musical manifestation of fate – a cornerstone of the symphonic canon – in all its grandeur.  In addition, pianist and Stricklin Emerging Artist Winner Joseph Kingma mesmerizes with Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16.

General admission tickets are $25. Student tickets are $5.

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23Mar

Louisiana Delta Ballet: Coppelia

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Louisiana Delta Ballet presents Coppelia. Set in a European village, Swanhilda sees her fiance’ throwing kisses at Coppelia. Swanhilda soon learns that Coppelia is actually a doll that belongs to Doctor Coppelius, the local toy maker.  She decides to impersonate the doll, in order to win the love of Franz.  This charming classical ballet is for children and the children at heart.

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16Mar

Monroe Symphony Orchestra – International Journey

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March 16, 2019 – 7:00pm

“International Journey” featuring Eugene Osadchy, cello     (The Assembly, West Monroe)

Enjoy a journey around the world with music from France, Austria, Russia, and America. Cellist Eugene Osadchy, hailed as having “the most refined and balanced string playing” by the New York Times, performs American composer Claire Fischer’s Suite for Cello and Orchestra. In addition, the MSO performs Ravel’s nostalgic music from the fairy tales of Mother Goose, Stravinsky’s delightful Suite No. 2 for Small Orchestra, and Haydn’s Symphony No. 60 in C Major “Il Distratto” – full of pranks and surprises!

General admission tickets are $25. Student tickets are $5.

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08Mar

Dancing with the Louisiana Stars

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Salsa your way into the Monroe Civic Center Arena and cheer on your favorite local celebrity for the 2019 championship title at Dancing with the Louisiana Stars, presented by the Louisiana Delta Ballet.  VIP tables include our area’s finest culinary treats, beer, and wine.  Call 318.345.1155 today for a table reservation.

Dancing with the LA Stars

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09Feb

Monroe Symphony Orchestra – Valentine Pops

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February 9, 2019 – 7:00pm

Valentine Pops featuring Mandy Harvey        (Monroe Civic Center)

Love is in the air for our Valentine Pops concert, featuring the jazz vocals of Mandy Harvey, an award-winning singer and songwriter whose story of perseverance will move and inspire.

Mandy Harvey finished fourth on America’s Got Talent in 2017 and was Simon Cowell’s “golden ticket” selection.

Reserve your pops table now and enjoy such songs as “The Way You Look Tonight,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “When I Fall in Love,” and “Smile.”

To purchase a table, contact the Monroe Symphony Orchestra.

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09Feb

Masur Exhibit Closes

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“Richard Buswell: Close to Home” is a stunning black and white photography series by Richard Buswell, examining up-close the abandoned artifacts of Montana’s ghost towns and frontier homesteads. This exhibition was organized by the Montana Museum of Art & Culture at the University of Montana, Missoula, MT.

“En plein air: The Artist and The Natural World” will look at the ever-influential relationship between art and nature, illustrated with works from the Permanent Collection of the Masur Museum of Art.

Both exhibitions will be on display Nov. 1, 2018 – Feb 9, 2019 and admission is always free!

Bernece Berkman-Hunter, Birds of the Sheltered Bay, 1970, etching. Courtesy of the Masur Museum of Art.

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14Dec

Louisiana Delta Ballet: A Christmas Carol

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Join the Louisiana Delta Ballet on a comedic journey that leads to Ebeneezer Scrooge realizing that friends and family are more valuable than material possessions.

A Christmas Carol, the Charles Dickens holiday classic, is sure to impress!  School performances will be held December 11 through December 14, and the GALA performance is Friday, December 14 at Jack Howard Theatre.  This is the perfect outing during the holiday season.  School teachers call 318-345-1155 to reserve your class today.  For all ages! Tickets available at www.louisianadeltaballet.com, the Monroe Civic Center Box Office, or at the door.

A Christmas Carol

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10Dec

Cottonland Christmas

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Strauss Theatre presents Cottonland Christmas – Christmas on the River – Celebrations Across Louisiana.

Everybody celebrates Christmas, but in Louisiana, Christmas is a colorful, diverse and unique celebration. Up and down the highways and byways of our state, the people of our state gather around rivers, bayous and lakes to celebrate Christmas in many cultural ways with wonderful variety. Our 2018 Cottonland Christmas presentation will highlight the diversity of our state as we travel up the rivers of our state celebrating Christmas Louisiana-style.

Returning to a tradition started years ago by Strauss, we celebrate the Christmas season in “Cottonland Christmas” featuring area soloists, ensembles, and dance groups, all sharing the joys of the season. Come get in the spirit of Christmas!

Cottonland Christmas is at 7 p.m. December 7, 8, 10, and at 2 p.m. December 9.

Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for students: https://www.strausstc.com/tickets2/

christmas on the river

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09Dec

Cottonland Christmas

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Strauss Theatre presents Cottonland Christmas – Christmas on the River – Celebrations Across Louisiana.

Everybody celebrates Christmas, but in Louisiana, Christmas is a colorful, diverse and unique celebration. Up and down the highways and byways of our state, the people of our state gather around rivers, bayous and lakes to celebrate Christmas in many cultural ways with wonderful variety. Our 2018 Cottonland Christmas presentation will highlight the diversity of our state as we travel up the rivers of our state celebrating Christmas Louisiana-style.

Returning to a tradition started years ago by Strauss, we celebrate the Christmas season in “Cottonland Christmas” featuring area soloists, ensembles, and dance groups, all sharing the joys of the season. Come get in the spirit of Christmas!

Cottonland Christmas is at 7 p.m. December 7, 8, 10, and at 2 p.m. December 9.

Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for students: https://www.strausstc.com/tickets2/

christmas on the river

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08Dec

Cottonland Christmas

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Strauss Theatre presents Cottonland Christmas – Christmas on the River – Celebrations Across Louisiana.

Everybody celebrates Christmas, but in Louisiana, Christmas is a colorful, diverse and unique celebration. Up and down the highways and byways of our state, the people of our state gather around rivers, bayous and lakes to celebrate Christmas in many cultural ways with wonderful variety. Our 2018 Cottonland Christmas presentation will highlight the diversity of our state as we travel up the rivers of our state celebrating Christmas Louisiana-style.

Returning to a tradition started years ago by Strauss, we celebrate the Christmas season in “Cottonland Christmas” featuring area soloists, ensembles, and dance groups, all sharing the joys of the season. Come get in the spirit of Christmas!

Cottonland Christmas is at 7 p.m. December 7, 8, 10, and at 2 p.m. December 9.

Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for students: https://www.strausstc.com/tickets2/

christmas on the river

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