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Events You Can’t Miss This Month
The 25th annual Bill Evans Jazz Festival features an entire week of outstanding live jazz performances! Students from Middle School to High School from all over the state will be performing in Hainkel Hall at Columbia Theatre.
You are cordially invited to join us for our annual HRAC Members Celebration. Be among the first to experience the Marjorie Morrison Sculpture Biennial while enjoying live music, refreshments, and our signature Airmail cocktail.
Join LCDC for their wine tasting showdown that will be benefitting the Discovery Center!
Feel Alive Media & Reimers Auditorium Present: Gutzombie, JAYD3D! & Goodbye Academy
A 3-D sculptural experience, the Marjorie Morrison Sculpture Biennial honors the legacy of Marjorie Morrison, a founding Member of the HRAC. We are honored to have the 9th Marjorie Morrison Sculpture Biennial curated by sculpture artist Jeff Mickey.
Step into a world of magic, mystery, and memory with Tiny, Little Fables by Nonney Oddloken. Inspired by a childhood shaped by imagination, folklore, and Louisiana’s rich cultural landscape, these intricate works invite you to discover the wonder hidden within each piece.
Step into a world of magic, mystery, and memory with Tiny, Little Fables by Nonney Oddloken. Inspired by a childhood shaped by imagination, folklore, and Louisiana’s rich cultural landscape, these intricate works invite you to discover the wonder hidden within each piece.
The 25th annual Bill Evans Jazz Festival features an entire week of outstanding live jazz performances! From intimate combos in our Studio Theatre to big band shows in the beautiful Hainkel Auditorium, the Bill Evans Jazz Festival has something for everyone. This year's festival features guest artist Michael Wolff.
WE OUTSIDE! Come to The Brown Door for an evening of 2000s music. See MANIX, DJRO, PARIS and TREBBLE.
Every Saturday, Year-round
8AM-Noon
Downtown Pavilion
213 SW Railroad Ave, Downtown Hammond, LA
This babywearing and pregnancy-friendly class is designed to improve muscle tone, stretch tissues, and support overall health and well-being. Whether you're wearing your baby or expecting one, you're invited to move, connect, and grow stronger in a supportive space. Open to the community—come build relationships with other moms and moms-to-be navigating this same beautiful stage of life!
The 25th annual Bill Evans Jazz Festival features an entire week of outstanding live jazz performances! Students from Middle School to High School from all over the state will be performing in Hainkel Hall at Columbia Theatre.
Free fishing rodeo for kids up to15. First 300 kids get a free cane fishing pole.
April's class for adults is Figure Drawing! You’ll refine your skills in drawing human forms through the use of charcoal. All materials are provided.
We are thrilled to announce the Rooted In Wellness Health Fair coming to the Hammond Branch on April 18, 2026, from 11 AM to 2 PM!
Gnarly Barley Brewing would love to have us for a Vw show . They will block off part of their parking lot for the club to show off our Vw's. They have food, music, and best of all; they have the brewery right across the street from us . Let's show Gnarly Barley and the Northshore some love...
Mark your calendars and come out for a day of community, support, and awareness!
April 18th is Record Store Day and here at Musicpalooza-Rock reviews and Music news we are super STOKED since we will be setup at Deadbeat Brewing for the DEBUT of "FLASHBACK FEST" from 12-5 where back in the day meets today!! We have our "Music Grabbing Bag" ready to GEAUX!!!
The 25th annual Bill Evans Jazz Festival features an entire week of outstanding live jazz performances! From intimate combos in our Studio Theatre to big band shows in the beautiful Hainkel Auditorium, the Bill Evans Jazz Festival has something for everyone. This year's festival features guest artist Michael Wolff.
April's class for teens is Urban Art & Graffiti. Students will explore street art styles and techniques with paint markers. All materials are provided.
April's class for kids is Paper Sculptures in Motion. Students will explore kinetic sculptures and interactive pieces by creating paper sculptures. All materials are provided.
The 25th annual Bill Evans Jazz Festival features an entire week of outstanding live jazz performances! Students from Middle School to High School from all over the state will be performing in Hainkel Hall at Columbia Theatre.
Come on out 4/18 to watch some heroes go bald for Baldrick’s at our second annual Shred Your Head event. Know that you’re doing good by drinking beer as a portion of proceeds from the day will be donated to the cause.
The 25th annual Bill Evans Jazz Festival features an entire week of outstanding live jazz performances! From intimate combos in our Studio Theatre to big band shows in the beautiful Hainkel Auditorium, the Bill Evans Jazz Festival has something for everyone. This year's festival features guest artist Michael Wolff.
Come out and enjoy some covers and original songs from the Will and Phil Duo at The Brew.
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