Dance and Music Highlight Fanfare's upcoming week
Monday, October 2, 2023 
by: Tonya Lowentritt
HAMMOND – One dance and two musical concerts highlight the events scheduled the second
week during the 37th season of Fanfare, Southeastern Louisiana University’s annual
fall arts festival.
First up is a History and Political Science Department lecture on Oct. 10 at 11
a.m. Scheduled in the Pottle Music Recital Hall, Louisiana’s Poet Laureate and Southeastern’s
Writer-in-Residence Alison Pelegrin will discuss her work, how she became a poet,
what poets contribute to society, and her role as poet laureate. Immediately after,
she will read from her collections, including The Zydeco Tablets, Big Muddy River
of Stars, Hurricane Party, Waterlines, and Our Lady of Bewilderment. A book signing
will follow the presentation.
Southeastern Dance Performance Project will present “The Circle” in Pottle Auditorium
at 7 p.m. Oct. 11 and 12. Led by Artistic Director Keith “Skip” Costa, the concert
explores the significance of family through the use of dance, original music and spoken
word. Tickets are $10 for students, seniors and veterans and $15 general admission.
Also scheduled Oct. 11 is a concert by the University Jazz Ensemble at 7:30 p.m.
Titled “Thad Jones Centennial,” the concert will be directed by Michael Brothers and
held in the Pottle Music Building Recital Hall.
An art exhibit opens in downtown Hammond on Oct. 13 at the Hammond Regional Arts
Center. Titled “Vanishing Pages,” the exhibit will feature art by Amy Neill, Amy Schwartzmann
Harvie, and Diana Clements. The artwork will remain on display through Nov. 9 and
can be viewed Wednesday through Friday from 12 to 6 p.m. An opening reception is scheduled
Oct. 13, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Lastly, on Oct. 13, the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts will present
a benefit concert by Mary’s Wish. Titled “Tango in the Night: An Evening of Music
by Fleetwood Mac,” the concert is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. All proceeds from the event
will benefit the Columbia Theatre and Lion’s Connected, a Southeastern program that
provides young adults with intellectual disabilities an inclusive college experience
while preparing them to become contributing members of society. Tickets prices range
from $20 to $30.
Fanfare events are free, unless otherwise noted. For more information, contact
the Columbia/Fanfare office at 985-549-2999.
