Bossier Arts Council - BAC

09/04/2025

Run - don't walk - to get your tickets to an Unforgettable Dining Experience with one of the Hottest Chefs in Shreveport-Bossier!

2024 Louisiana Food Prize Golden Fork Winner, Chef Melvin Nelson of Chef Mel: Chef Services, is ready to expand your mind and your palette with the boundless possibilities found in one simple grain: Rice! 🍚

Set to the sounds of his favorite music, surrounded by art, and immersed with kindred foodie spirits, guests will enjoy a Sunday afternoon paired with 4-Courses of Rice Dishes exploring bold International Flavors! With only 25 Seats, space is limited, so do not wait! Tickets are $70, tax deductible, and nonrefundable - available now on Zeffy!
Art Never Tasted So Good: The Art of Rice feat. Chef Melvin Nelson

Join 2024 Louisiana Food Prize Golden Fork Winner Chef Melvin Nelson, Jr. for a four course culinary exploration of one of his favorite ingredients: Rice. Set to the sounds of some of his favorite music, surrounded by art, and immersed with kindred foodie spirits, this is a Sunday afternoon that is....

09/02/2025

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day! Come and enjoy these Art Programs & Events with us this September!

This is your last month to see both "UNnatural Nature" by Nick Furlong in the East Bank Gallery and "Curiouser & Curiouser" by Chang Liu in the Virginia Cook Gallery! Both of these show come down on the Sep 25th, so see the work during our open hours Monday - Saturday, 11 AM - 5 PM!

We've got Art & Activities in the East Bank during the first weekend of September 6th! First off, register for an Abstract Art Class with L. Wilcott Events in the Annex! Learn some introductory techniques with supplies included with registration. This class will run from 1 PM - 2 PM in our Art Annex Building.

Down the street at The Seventh Tap Eastbank, sign up for the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission Battle of the Bags Co****le Tournament with proceeds going to help our local First Responders! Registration is $25 and the tournament kicks off at 12 PM!

Sep 11th, meet back up for another cup of BAC Brew - Artist Support with Karen La Beau! Karen will be hosting a round of artist talks in the East Bank Gallery for artists to share information and learn something new! This free meeting is Thursday from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM!

Sep 14th, titillate your taste buds with another Culinary Exploration at the BAC! Art Never Tasted So Good: The Art of Rice feat. Chef Melvin Nelson is set to explore Rice in four different dishes, all prepared by Golden Fork Winner Chef Mel: Chef Services! This dining event will be Sunday from 3 PM - 5 PM and tickets are $70 on Zeffy!

On Sep 15th, polish your acting skills with Audience Participation (A-Part) - Acting Workshop in the East Bank Theatre! This month's workshop will feature Special Guest Greg Lawrence of CRM Studios - Louisiana as he discusses what he looks for as a produce in their projects! The workshop will run Monday from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM and is open registration!

Lastly, on Sep 18th, check out the biggest Liner Session to date! DJ ReadyRoc will be hosting The Liner - A Music Appreciation Series: Prince and the Revolution with a complete discussion on the Mega-hit Album & Film by Prince! The lively session is free to the public and will be Thursday, 6 PM - 9PM!

09/01/2025

And that's a Wrap! Thank you to everyone who came and supported this joint production of "The Merry Wives of Windsor" by The Company Repertory Theatre and the Bossier Arts Council! And for making Sunday our largest selling show with over 100 Tickets Sold - nearly a full house!

Please look forward to the next production soon to come to the East Bank Theatre 🎭 💚🩵🧡

08/31/2025

Will Sir John Falstaff manage to woo his way into Mistress Ford's Heart (and more importantly her Fortune)? Today is your last chance to find out at The Merry Wives Of Windsor at the East Bank Theatre!

We have LESS THAN 20 TICKETS left for today's production! Come out this Sunday to support the Bossier Arts Council and The Company Repertory Theatre at our final 2:00 PM matinee showing 🎭

08/31/2025

Just what could be in this letter that has Mistress Page so perplexed? Find out at our final matinee showing of The Merry Wives Of Windsor at the East Bank Theatre with The Company Repertory Theatre!

Tickets are still available for today's production at 2:00 PM and we can promise you - the show is a riot! 🎭
Buy your tickets online now or at the front desk for only $25 to catch the final act of this performance!

08/30/2025

Don't forget the Popcorn! 🍿🎭 The second night showing of The Merry Wives Of Windsor at the East Bank Theatre begins Tonight at 7:00 PM! Come see the Wittiest Elizabethan Comedy this side of the Red River! A couple of seats are still available, so don't miss the show with The Company Repertory Theatre.

08/29/2025

Well ain't that Sweet! As a special gift to our Opening Night Attendees and thanks in large part to our Business Sponsor RoseStone Wealth Advisors, The Company Repertory Theatre has a bunch of Goodies available for you to enjoy for just a small donation!

Goodie Bags full of Treats & Candy - make sure to grab one before they're gone when you check in to The Merry Wives Of Windsor at the East Bank Theatre 🎭

08/29/2025

HEY! It's Nick, with NIXartStudio, join me for a little look at my solo art gallery show!! Around 30 original pieces on display! Featuring many sculptures an...

08/29/2025

Tonight is Opening Night for The Merry Wives Of Windsor at the East Bank Theatre! 🎭 Find out what to expect during this evening's production with this KTAL NBC 6 Loving Living Local interview courtesy of our very own Falstaff, Donnovan Roe!

'Merry Wives of Windsor' tickets are available now online or at the BAC front desk! Come and see what The Company Repertory Theatre has brought to the East Bank this Labor Day Weekend.

08/28/2025

What could all these doors mean?? There's only one way to find out - purchase your tickets to The Merry Wives Of Windsor at the East Bank Theatre! Our first production starts Tomorrow Night! Friday the 29th at 7:00 PM! Tickets are still available now for $25 and can be purchased online, over the phone, or at our front desk during regular business hours 🎟️ 🍿

Don't miss this Fantastic Performance Collaboration from The Company Repertory Theatre and BAC!

08/28/2025

Tune in and listen as Kermit Polling of Red River Radio, The Company Repertory Theatre President Jennifer Carsillo-Butterman, and actress Bonnie Martin discuss what to expect from this weekend's production of The Merry Wives of Windsor!

Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with Jennifer Carsillo and Bonnie Martin about Company Repertory Theater's production of The Merry Wives of Windsor this weekend.