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Arts + Culture BREC.ORG/ARTSANDCULTURE
Opportunities listed below are free for all ages unless otherwise noted. An additional 20% fee will be applied to all paid programming for out-of-parish participants. This does not apply to admission into facilities.
EVENTS
SWAMP ART RECEPTIONS
Are you one of our participating artists or would you like to meet them and share your appreciation for their work? If so, please join us for one of our receptions in association with our Swamp Art Spectacular show. Light refreshments provided.
BLUEBONNET SWAMP NATURE CENTER
Swamp Art Soiree
Jan. 11 / 5:30-7:30 p.m. / Ages: 18+
Meet the Artists Closing Reception
Feb. 25 / 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Ages: All ages / Participating artists are free
More info: swampevents@brec.org 225-757-8905
SWAMP ART SPECTACULAR
Join us for our 5th Annual Swamp Art Spectacular, featuring work from local artists in the fields of Fabric Arts, Fine Arts
and Photography – focusing on the theme “Impressions of Louisiana Nature.” Come visit during the exhibition and vote on your favorite piece in both the youth and adult categories – winners will receive a prize at the end of the show!
BLUEBONNET SWAMP NATURE CENTER
Jan. 12-Feb. 25 / Regular operating hours
More info: swampevents@brec.org 225-757-8905
IPT BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION
This extraordinary event promises to be a celebration of African American culture, heritage, and achievement like
no other. Independence Park Theatre will come alive with a dazzling array of talents that feature performances that span the spectrum of art and theatre – from soul-stirring gospel choirs to electrifying dance ensembles, to thought-provoking spoken word poetry and gripping historical reenactments. You and your family won’t want to miss out on this Black History Celebration!
INDEPENDENCE EVENT CENTER
Feb. 10 / 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
TEA FOR TWO
This specialized class is designed for a grown up and tween or teen. The pair will spend the morning creating tea-cup prints using bottled ink and calligraphy pens. This unique class is a great way to spend time with the tween or teen in your life
by being creative! Tea, lemonade, cookies and crumpets will be served!
BARINGER ART CENTER
Feb. 17 / 10-11:30 a.m. / Ages:12+ / $40 To register: webtrac.brec.org
More info: robin.mcandrew@brec.org 225-272-9200 EXT 1505
2ND ANNUAL ARTS FEST @ BARINGER
This family fun fest will be held at BREC’s Baringer Art Center. Join BREC Art for a morning of cool art demos, projects for young artists, puppy sketching, BREC on the Geaux, music, art vendors, installations and much more! Meet our staff, tour the Baringer Art Center, make friends with an artist and fill your morning with creative ideas, great art and a few surprises!
BARINGER ART CENTER
April 13 / 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
More info: robin.mcandrew@brec.org 225-272-9200 EXT 1505
LET’S GEAUX TIE DYE
Let's learn the basic art of tie dye! Join us to create your own colorful pieces. Bring your shirt, bag, hat or anything you would like to tie dye.
JEFFERSON HIGHWAY PARK
April 13 / noon-2 p.m. / Ages: 3+
More info: jeremy.isaac@brec.org / 225-960-2991 To register: webtrac.brec.org
INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY
Magnolia Mound joins with other worldwide museums
in observing the importance and cultural significance of museums. Special Exhibits and tours highlighting the work of the museum will be offered. Free admission.
MAGNOLIA MOUND
May 18 / 10 a.m.-5 p.m. More info: 225-343-4955
More info:
theparktheatre.com/events
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