March 16: Influenced & Inspired, Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center, 7:30p.m. Sponsored by Rapides Symphony Orchestra. Featuring guest Conductor Francesco Lentini. Tickets can be purchased online or by contacting the office. Cost: $25 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students. Call James Owens: 484-4469. www.rapidessymphony.org
February 16: Koresh Dance Company, Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center, 7:30p.m. Sponsored by Arts Council ofCentral Louisiana. Renowned for their powerful stage presence, the Koresh Dance Company has been hailed as a major force within the realms of national and international dance. This performance is funded by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. Cost: $25 adults, $18 seniors, $12 students. Call Matt Henry: 443-4718.
January 25: Ricky Nelson Remembered starring Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center, 7p.m. Sponsored by the Arts Council of Central Louisiana. A unique multi-media entertainment event featuring the live music of Ricky Nelson’s hit songs, including “Hello Mary Lou”, “Travelin’ Man” and “Garden Party”, performed by Ricky’s own twin sons Matthew and Gunnar. Cost: $25 adults, $18 seniors, $12 students. Call Matt Henry: 443-4718. www.Louisiana-arts.org.
January 20: Influenced & Inspired, Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center, 2:30p.m. Sponsored by Rapides Symphony Orchestra. Featuring pianist Arielle Levioff. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the Symphony office. Cost: $25 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students. Call Symphony Office: 484-4469. www.rapidessymphony.org.
January 17, February 21 and March 21: Acoustic Concert Series, 933 Second St., 6:30-8:30p.m. Sponsored by Alexandria Museum of Art. Every third Thursday of the month, join us for live music at the museum café in a casual coffeehouse atmosphere. Cost: AMoA members’ free, non-members $4. Call Anne Reid: 443-3458.
8th Night of Christmas Event – Through the Eyes of a Child Entertainment – Annual concert featuring a unique blend of drama and music celebrating the Christmas story.