Mary H. Manhein and Jessica H. Schexnayder, co-authors of the award-winning “Fragile Grounds: Louisiana’s Endangered Cemeteries,” will lead a discussion of their book at the Arts Council of Livingston Parish on Thursday, Sept. 20.

WALKER -- John Schumacher values two things in life above all else.

Ricky Atkinson, a well-known singer, songwriter and producer in the southern gospel music scene, will lend his voice to the Grand Country Junction stage for an “American Heritage Show” on Saturday, Sept. 15.

Sarah Colombo still thinks she simply got lucky.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- Using old wood pallets, chalk paint, a stencil and a little bit of creativity, Shelly Frederick says anyone can make their own vintage signs to hang around their house — and for half the cost that retail stores charge.

Raffle tickets are still being sold for a group painting of a Louisiana swamp scene done by members of the Denham Springs Fine Arts Association (DSFAA), the group announced at its monthly meeting Tuesday.

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Opera/Music Theatre Workshop will present the Broadway musical “Into the Woods” Sept. 27 and 28, at 7:30 p.m. at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts in downtown Hammond.

The Arts Council of Livingston Parish will host the Contemporary Fiber Artists Exhibit, “Back to Nature,” for the month of October.

September will be a busy month for the Arts Council of Livingston Parish.

Due to the Labor Day holiday, the Old South Jamboree will postpone its monthly concert, organizer Carlton Jones said.

Sarah Colombo will be the featured author during a book launch and signing for her debut novel, “Subterranean,” on Saturday, Sept. 1.

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts recently announced its 2018-19 season, which offers everything from live music to dance to theater.

For the second time in six months, the Arts Council of Livingston Parish will turn Mattie Street into “Arts Avenue.”

Walker High senior Caitlyn Tagert has been a band student for seven years, but the excitement she feels when the calendar turns to autumn hasn’t faded at all.

Music is life for Lucas Spinosa.

The Junction Boys will perform a show of “Country Favorites” during the Grand Country Junction’s monthly concert on Saturday, Aug. 18, beginning at 7 p.m.

Wrestling is coming back to Livingston Parish.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- Julie Thomas was walking down the hallway when a veterinarian stopped her, wanting to show something to the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine’s public relations coordinator.

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Community Music School will present a concert on Saturday, Sept. 15.

Auditions for Livingston Parish’s production of “The Nutcracker,” presented by the Tri-Parish Ballet and the Orlando Ballet, will take place on Sunday, Oct. 7, at the Odyssey Academy of Dance, located at 31342 Hwy. 16 in Denham Springs.

Southeastern Louisiana University student Amanda Triay with the Southeastern Channel earned a second-place international film award for her short documentary on Hammond resident Benny Latino’s remarkable recovery of his speech after suffering a stroke.

The Arts Council of Livingston Parish is seeking original artwork for exhibition and possible inclusion in an upcoming coffee-table style book entitled, “Preserving the Culture of Livingston Parish.”

BATON ROUGE -- Shane Stewart felt a little uneasy going into this year’s performance of the Acorn Theatre.

Nearly two years ago, there wasn’t a single painting hanging in the Arts Council of Livingston Parish.

After a plethora of art class geared toward young children, the Arts Council of Livingston Parish is opening its doors to aspiring teen and adult artists alike.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- The Arts Council of Livingston Parish is making a splash with its next exhibit.

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Community Music School (CMS) is accepting registrations for its 2018 session, which begins on Monday, Aug. 27.

The Old South Jamboree is getting younger.

Marian Luzier’s singing exploits sent her outside the Contiguous U.S. into the heart of the Pacific Ocean. 

WATSON -- The smell of freshly-brewed coffee filled the small studio as painters walked inside.

The Acorn Theatre is bringing William Shakespeare to life… again.

The Livingston Parish Library is calling for talented individuals, groups, and organizations to contribute to its annual book festival, which will be held at the Main Branch in Livingston on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- The Arts Council of Livingston Parish gave young artists another chance to put their summer thoughts on paper.

WATSON -- Jennette Ginsburg’s life is constantly going in circles.

An improvisation class spearheaded by local theater teacher Fabiola Reno will be held Friday, July 20, at the Arts Council of Livingston Parish.

The Grand Country Junction will welcome local country singer Tuzak Martin back to the stage for its “Country Roads” show on Saturday, July 21.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- Elle Harris and Meghan Whisenhunt were total strangers when the week began.

The Livingston Parish Library (LPL) is inviting the public to witness hula-hoop-inspired dance performances and storytelling this week.

Baton Rouge — The United Thank Offering (UTO) of the Episcopal Church awarded 34 grants nationwide for a total of $1,257,778.17 for the mission and ministry of the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion.

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Community Music School recently held its Chamber Music Workshop and Beginners’ Orchestra Workshop annual summer camps offered through the Community Music School.  

With the end of its “Anything Goes” exhibit drawing near, the Arts Council of Livingston Parish will host an artist reception from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 14.

Everyone’s favorite rabbit is coming back to Livingston Parish.

The next author scheduled to stop by Cavalier House Books is bound to make patrons hungry.

The colors of red, white and blue will be all over the Old South Jamboree when the local music venue hosts its “Patriotic Country Show” on Saturday, July 7.

WALKER -- A clueless pencil saleswoman. An important paper. A missing principal.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- If anyone knows about marching to the beat of her own drum, it’s Elizabeth Vidos.

The Hammond Regional Arts Center, located at 217. E. Thomas Street, will launch an original listening room series starting Friday, June 29.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- More than a dozen children put their summer thoughts on paper in a recent visual arts camp sponsored by the Arts Council of Livingston Parish.

SPRINGFIELD -- Larry Pearson was traveling on Interstate-12 from Hammond when the song came on.