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As our creative corner of downtown is surrounded by summer heat and the sounds of crickets, we keep cool and creative on the inside with a lineup that is sure to kick off the Fall Season with a bang. The River Oaks Square Arts Center’s Fall Exhibition will feature work from three artists; Rebecca Lowery, Elizabeth Morgan and Donna Barron.

We start with Rebecca Lowery and her exhibition entitled ‘Every Day Magick’ in the Bolton-Davis Gallery aimed at highlighting the interaction between user and creator through texture, balance and shape. Rebecca Lowery was born and raised in the great state of Georgia and began her love of clay in college and never stopped creating after. In her current studio in Bloomington, Indiana, she creates whimsical handmade pottery and sculpture. Her work has toured the country in various public and private settings.

“Handmade functional items are the most sensual objects of art you can own,” says Lowery. “So, if you choose to use handmade functional items, art is an intimate part of your life and it enhances your experience with the simple joy of a cup of coffee, tea or cocoa.”

Meanwhile in the Galerie des Amis, visitors will be able to view resident artist Elizabeth Morgan’s show titled ‘I Paint & Draw Stuff’. The Louisiana native not only holds a BA of Interior Design from Louisiana Tech University, she received the coveted Hart Design Excellence Award that allowed for travel and study of art and architecture in Italy.

After working on her art part time for years after college, she made a faithful commitment during 2017 to do one work of art per week to honor God for the gifts that he has given her. ” I knew that if the good Lord wanted me to be a full time artist, he would create a way.” Just a year later, she took up residence at River Oaks Square Arts Center where she now works full time in all mediums from pencil to paint and sometimes even sculpture. She is known for detailed leaf drawings and oil paintings.

Rounding out the exhibition lineup is ‘The 24 Karat Collection’ by Pineville resident Donna Barron. Barron has always had two creative passions – one for painting and the other for sculpting – and she has experimented with a number of different media over the years. ‘The 24 Karat Collection’ exhibition features the acrylic multi-media paintings she’s become known for, created with a brush or palette knife, often with raised texture and gold, silver, or copper metal leaf. “Each work of art is inspired by God’s gift and beauty all around us,” says Barron. “To serve as a reminder, a signature pair of wings can be found in every painting.”

An exhibition opening reception has been scheduled for August 27 from 5-7pm and is open to the public. Exhibition Dates: August 27 – September 25, 2021. For question about classes, exhibitions and the opening reception, please contact River Oaks by phone at 318-473-2670, online at RiverOaksArtsCenter.com or search for River Oaks Arts Center on Facebook and Instagram. Event sponsors: GAEDA, LA CRT/LA Division of the Arts, Dr. Betsy Long Memorial Fund, Beck Crowell Memorial

This classic Disney movie comes to life on stage with all your favorite songs including: Be Our Guest, the title song Beauty and the Beast, and many more. The story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.  Great music, great story, great for the whole family.

Don’t let the word “Recovery” fool you! Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-Centered 12 Step Recovery Program for ALL of life’s hurts, hang up and habits. Yes, it can provide freedom and healing from chemical dependency but it can also provide freedom and healing from issues such as divorce, grief, depression, anxiety, food issues, anger issues, sexual addiction, and so much more!

We meet every Monday at Word of Grace Ministries from 6pm-8pm. We have Large Group from 6-7pm, then Gender, Issue Specific Small Groups from 7pm-8pm.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us!

Don’t let the word “Recovery” fool you! Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-Centered 12 Step Recovery Program for ALL of life’s hurts, hang up and habits. Yes, it can provide freedom and healing from chemical dependency but it can also provide freedom and healing from issues such as divorce, grief, depression, anxiety, food issues, anger issues, sexual addiction, and so much more!

We meet every Thursday (including holidays) at Journey Church (2900 Donahue Ferry Road, Pineville) from 6:30pm-8:30pm. We have Large Group from 6:30pm-7:30pm, then Gender, Issue Specific Small Groups from 7:30pm-8:30pm.

Childcare is provided for birth to age 12.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us!

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
by Tennessee Williams

Directed by: Alana Pate

This classic Pulitzer-Prize winning Drama is a story of greed and deception within a patriarchal Southern family. Set in the “plantation home in the Mississippi Delta” of Big Daddy, a wealthy cotton tycoon, the play examines the relationships among members of Big Daddy’s family, primarily between his son Brick and “Maggie the Cat”, Brick’s wife.

Showtimes:
Sept 30 – 7:30pm
Oct 1 – 7:30pm
Oct 2 – 7:30pm
Oct 3 – 2:30pm matinee
Oct 7 – 7:30pm
Oct 8 – 7:30pm
Oct 9 – 7:30pm
Oct 10 – 2:30pm matinee

All City Park Players shows are on Hearn Stage at Kress Theatre

Tickets:
Thursday : $5
General : $15
Senior (>60) & Military : $12
Students : $7
Advance tickets: cpptheatre.com – click on the “BUY TICKETS” link
Tickets available in the box office before each show. Doors open 30 minutes before each show

For more information, please contact us at: cityparkplayers@gmail.com or call 318-484-4478