Music
Fall Herb Day and Arts and Crafts Festival
KentPlantationHouse, 8a.m.-1p.m. Come browse our selection of fall herbs and flowers and receive expert help in picking out the right plants for your yard. Also enjoy arts and crafts vendors as well as a huge yard sale. Cost: admission free. Call Kent Plantation House: 487-5998.
Event Date:
Oct 13, 2012
Autumn ArtWalk 2012
Cultural Arts District, DowntownAlexandria, 4-9p.m. Sponsored by the Arts Council ofCentral Louisiana. ArtWalk’s theme is Steampunk, so come dressed in your best Neo-Victorian garb. If you are interested in being a vendor or performing, please call ASAP. Cost: admission free. Call Kyle May: 484-4471.
Event Date:
Oct 5, 2012
Annie the Musical
Coughlin-Saunders PerformingArtsCenter, Thus.-Sat. 7p.m., Sun. 2:30p.m. Sponsored by Lagniappe Theatre Company. Wonderful musical about little orphan Annie. Huge and talented cast of 70 kids and adults, and one dog. All ages will enjoy this popular family musical. Cost: $10-$15. Call Karen Burns: 48-STAGE.
Event Date:
Oct 14, 2012
Annie the Musical
Coughlin-Saunders PerformingArtsCenter, Thus.-Sat. 7p.m., Sun. 2:30p.m. Sponsored by Lagniappe Theatre Company. Wonderful musical about little orphan Annie. Huge and talented cast of 70 kids and adults, and one dog. All ages will enjoy this popular family musical. Cost: $10-$15. Call Karen Burns: 48-STAGE.
Event Date:
Oct 11, 2012 to Oct 13, 2012
Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience
Coughlin-SaundersPerformingArtsCenter, time: TBA. Sponsored by the Arts Council of Central Louisiana. For more than two decades Grammy winning artist Terrance Simien, 8th generation Louisiana Creole, has been shattering the myths about what his indigenous Creole Zydeco music is and is not. Leading his Zydeco Experience Band, Simien has become one of the most respected artists in root music today. Cost: $25 general, $18 seniors 65 and older, $12 students. Call Roy Rosenthal: 484-4477.
Event Date:
Oct 27, 2012
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British Invasion” Rapides Symphony Orchestra Concert
Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center, 7:30p.m. Music by British composers present and past make up this concert featuring cellist Evan Drachman playing Elgar and Gustav Holst’s large-scale astrological exploration, “The Planets.” Cost: $25 general, $15 seniors, $10 students and children. Call James Owens: 442-9709 ext. 2.
Event Date:
Oct 20, 2012
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DownTown Rocks
on the Steps of City Hall, 6-8p.m. Sponsored by the City ofAlexandriaDivision of Community Services. October 12: Robin and the Bluebirds and October 19: Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band. Cost: Admission free. Call: 449-5051.
Event Date:
Oct 12, 2012
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Les Fest
September 22: Les Fest, Alexandria Zoo, 10a.m.-4p.m. Sponsored by Friends of the Alexandria Zoo (FOTAZ), Alexandria Zoo and the City of Alexandria. See what’s happening at the zoo. A free day of music, entertainment, animals and fun in remembrance of former Zoo Director Les Whitt. Concessions, gift shop and train available. Cost: Admission free. Call Lee Ann Whitt: 441-6814.
Event Date:
Sep 22, 2012
Les Fest Jammin’ in the Jungle
September 20: Les Fest Jammin’ in the Jungle, Alexandria Zoo, time: TBA. Sponsored by Friends of the Alexandria Zoo (FOTAZ) and the City of Alexandria. Enjoy a wild evening under the cool shades of the festival plaza. Visit with exotic animals, be entertained with live music and enjoy spirits and delicious food as we remember Les Whitt. Cost: TBA. Call Lee Ann Whitt: 441-6814.
Event Date:
Sep 20, 2012
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