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Dance Concert 2026
Performances from the local community around Columbia Theatre, from Hammond to New Orleans.
Birdhouse Painting
Looking for something fun and creative and FREE for your friends and family?
Dance Concert 2026
Performances from the local community around Columbia Theatre, from Hammond to New Orleans.
Portraits: In the Studio, On the Road
Join PPLA for a full-day, hands-on program focused entirely on mastering the core craft of portrait photography! Expert instructors Phillip Colwart and Joel Treadwell are teaming up to teach proven techniques of posing and lighting portrait subjects.
Sip & Paint
Join us for a super fun in-person sip & paint session at Gnarly Barley! Grab a cold brew, unleash your creativity, and paint a cool beer glass with fellow craft beer lovers. No experience needed – just good vibes and a love for art & beer. Don't miss out on this awesome chance to sip, paint, and chill. See you there!
Ignite & Illuminate
Performances from the local community around Columbia Theatre, from Hammond to New Orleans.
Ignite & Illuminate
Performances from the local community around Columbia Theatre, from Hammond to New Orleans.
Ignite & Illuminate
Performances from the local community around Columbia Theatre, from Hammond to New Orleans.
Ignite & Illuminate
Performances from the local community around Columbia Theatre, from Hammond to New Orleans.
Craft Night with a Queen
"King, Queen, or Creature?" Participants (18+) will be invited to unleash their inner drag persona—be it a King, Queen, or otherworldly Creature—through the art of paper collage. Tuffy will guide the group in creating "drag self-portraits," offering creative prompts and even helping participants choose their own drag names. The vibe is "Art Class meets Happy Hour"—high on creativity, low on pressure, and full of community spirit.
Simply the Best: Celebrating 25 Years
Performances from the local community around Columbia Theatre, from Hammond to New Orleans.
Simply the Best: Celebrating 25 Years
Performances from the local community around Columbia Theatre, from Hammond to New Orleans.
ARTisTRY Adults: Bag Art
May's class for adults is Bag Art! You’ll create unique tote bags for the summer using block printing. All materials are provided.
Legacy
Performances from the local community around Columbia Theatre, from Hammond to New Orleans.
Legacy
Performances from the local community around Columbia Theatre, from Hammond to New Orleans.
Giveback Night for Rosalina’s Cancer Treatmeant
Help Our Mom’s support Rosaline and her family. 15% of all proceeds will go towards Rosalina’s cancer treatment.
Magnetic Poetry Night
It's like a writing workshop - without the pressure or the stress! Come play around with Carpe Librum's collection of magnetic works and cookie sheets. A perfect activity if you've never written a poem before - or if you're a seasoned poet! All participants leave with The Original Magnetic Poetry kit ($22 value).
Coast to Coast
Performances from the local community around Columbia Theatre, from Hammond to New Orleans.
ARTisTRY Teens: Color My World
May's class for teens is Color My World. Students will design imaginative landscapes and environments with color pencils. All materials are provided.
Coast to Coast
Performances from the local community around Columbia Theatre, from Hammond to New Orleans.
ARTisTRY Kids: Ocean Adventures Batik
May's class for kids is Ocean Adventures Batik. Students will paint underwater scenes and colorful sea creatures using watercolor. All materials are provided.
Coast to Coast
Performances from the local community around Columbia Theatre, from Hammond to New Orleans.
Paint & Sip Door Hangers at Gnarly
Get creative and chill out by painting your own cool door hanger while sipping your favorite drink.
Sleeping Beauty
Performances from the local community around Columbia Theatre, from Hammond to New Orleans.
Make A Book Craft
Our first craft night is Thursday, April 30th: 6-7:30pm. Make a collage journal using our warehouse of papers, stamps and other craft supplies! Cost is only $15 per person. Only 12 spots left.
Star Wars: Attack of the Clones
The tradition continues! Even if you hate sand, there’s plenty to love about this exciting prequel. From Yoda in lightsaber combat to the epic battle between Obi Wan and Jango Fett, don’t miss your chance to see the beginning of the Clone Wars on the big screen. Columbia’s Resident Film Historian, Dr. Jason Landrum, will introduce the film and share some fun facts about the making of this movie that pushed the boundaries of film making technology. Free popcorn and Star Wars “swag bag” included with your purchase while supplies last. Be sure to come a little early because our lobby will be filled with vintage memorabilia, costumed characters and lots of fun photo-op spots!
Kids’ Craft: Mother’s Day Flowers & Teacher Appreciation Gifts
Kids can join us at Carpe Librum to make book page flowers for Mother's Day and handcrafted cards for Teacher Appreciation.
Golden Moments: 20 Years in the Spotlight
Performances from the local community around Columbia Theatre, from Hammond to New Orleans.
Golden Moments: 20 Years in the Spotlight
Performances from the local community around Columbia Theatre, from Hammond to New Orleans.
Collage Journal Craft
Our first craft night is Thursday, April 30th: 6-7:30pm. Make a collage journal using our warehouse of papers, stamps and other craft supplies! Cost is only $15 per person. Only 12 spots left.
Poetry Open Mic Night & Awards Ceremony
Celebrate Tangipahoa’s Aspiring Poets! Awards presentation & live readings!