The Dixie Center is truly something to be experienced, and this holiday season is the best time to experience it! The Dixie Center was awarded the 2023 BEST EVENT VENUE earlier this month by the North East Louisiana Music Awards proving that the general public is excited about the programming that the Dixie is bringing to the region. The Dixie Center is housed in the historic 95-year-old Dixie Theater in downtown Ruston and is an iconic part of the Ruston Historic District. Originally opening in 1928 as a silent movie theater and a Vaudeville stage the old theater has undergone many changes, hardships, and triumphs. Over the last two years, we’ve seen many updates and improvements while keeping the historical integrity of the Arts Deco period of the building in mind.
The grand old Dixie is fast becoming North Louisiana’s Premier Entertainment Destination with acts like Tommy Emmanuel, Louisiana’s LeRoux, and Tab Benoit already gracing the stage earlier in 2023, with more to come before the end of the year. In addition to concerts, the Dixie has started showing an occasional movie as an affordable outing for the family, as well as being the place for the Ruston Community Theatre to hold their plays, and other groups and organizations to host their events. If you haven’t been to the Dixie lately, you haven’t been to the Dixie! Come see for yourself at one or all of these upcoming shows! We need our North Louisiana Community to be involved! Follow the Dixie Center on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and visit the website at www.dixiecenter.org for tickets and more information about the Dixie.
- Friday, December 8, 7pm- Concert- Home for the Holidays Join us for a special concert featuring 3 renowned Texan musicians with a fun night of holiday-themed music. Carolyn Wonderland, Marcia Ball, and Shelley King LIVE at the Dixie Center on Saturday, December 8, 2023, for a special holiday event. THIS CONCERT IS SPONSORED BY MARY ELIZABETH AND ANDY HALBROOK!
- Saturday, December 9, 7pm- Concert Travis LeDoyt, Sun and the Stars Christmas Featuring the sounds and the style of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Roy Orbison. Travis LeDoyt, heralded by many as “The World’s Best” Young Elvis takes to the stage at the Dixie Center with a brand new concert to delight fans. THIS CONCERT IS SPONSORED BY CENTURY NEXT BANK!
- Saturday, December 16, 7pm- Concert- John Ford Coley Come relive the memories with 70’s soft rock legend John Ford Coley as he brings a potent blend of smile-inducing enthusiasm and sing-along melodicism to this show. As one half of England Dan & John Ford Coley, this Texas native cut his teeth with 70s radio staples like Love Is the Answer- We’ll Never Have to Say Goodbye Again and I’d Really Love to See You Tonight. The sunny vibe that made these songs hits in the first place still permeates Coley’s warm and welcoming vocals, and his infectious grin is guaranteed to spread to the audience.
- Friday, December 22, 7pm Dixie Cinema Movie- Disney’s A Christmas Carol- Dress in your favorite Holiday attire or pajamas for photo opportunities and a visit from Santa Claus himself after the movie.
The Dixie Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and restored historic theater in Ruston, La. Our mission is “To be the home and heart of the arts in North Central Louisiana. For more information about the Dixie Center please visit our website at http://www.dixiecenter.org.
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