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Performing Arts
Polk County offers several means to enjoy cultural arts and opportunities. Some of these opportunities are offered as presentations throughout the county as well as opportunities to become members of the organizations. With such a variety of cultural and entertainment events, there is no need to leave the county. Below is just a small list of performing arts opportunities.
Alabama-Coushatta Tribe Annual Pow Wow
Every year in June, dancers from Native American tribes across the U.S. compete at the annual Pow Wow at the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation. There is also a children's Pow Wow held annually in January. Both events draw in large crowds of spectators and participants from all over North America. These are all day events and open to the public. Food, refreshments and crafts are also available.Boots and Babes
This active club, now in its 26th year, meets each Friday in Livingston. Lessons are conducted once or twice a year as needed. There are some 18 couples of various ages. Boots and Babes is a member of the Sam Houston Square Dance Association and the Texas State Federation of Square and Round Dancing. In addition to their regular weekly dancing, they also hold occasional special dances like their annual jubilee which is held the second Saturday in April. They have also put on exhibits for community wide events as well as dance at nursing homes and local schools in the area.
Levi's and Lace
This square dance group centers it's functions around Onalaska, where they dance every Tuesday at the local middle school. Lessons or workshops are held then. The group has about 44 members and consider themselves fortunate to have acquired the services of renowned square dance caller Wayne Morvent of Silsbee as their club caller.
Livingston Area Community Band
This band is made up of a group of people who are interested in bringing their music to the area. The community concerts put on by the band are enjoyed by young and old alike. The band membership ranges in age from high school to senior citizens. Their mission is to provide quality musical entertainment, encourage the lifelong pleasure of music and provide advanced learning opportunities for young area musicians. Anyone who wants to play a horn is welcomed. Concerts are scheduled twice a year at the court house gazebo and throughout the community during Christmas.
Livingston Community Concert Association
The Association's goal is to bring quality family entertainment to Livingston at reasonable prices. Membership drives for season tickets are held February through March. Membership fees are $30 per adult, $10 per student and $65 for per family. The entertainment provided by the association varies from light classical to Broadway to country and western. Several concerts are presented each year. A reciprocal agreement with Kilgore and Port Arthur allows members to attend their shows at no extra charge by showing their membership card.
Junior and Senior High School Productions
Livingston, Onalaska, Big Sandy, Leggett ISD, Corrigan and Goodrich schools have Theater and Music Departments that produce plays and other forms of entertainment throughout the year. Some of the school districts have placed in UIL competition for Theatre.
Livingston Art League
With about 60 members, the league meets monthly September through May. The league is affiliated with the Lone Star Art Guild. The local league holds competitive art shows. Members are also eligible to show their work in any Lone Star Art Guild affiliated club shows. Members include men and women of all ages and beginners and professionals are welcomed. In addition to furthering their own abilities through mutual exchange of ideas, various programs and presentations, the league also endeavors to promote art in the community.
Piney Woods Players www.pineywoodsplayers.com
Since the Piney Woods Players began in 1984, they have staged a variety of theatrical and musical programs, sponsored children's workshops and helped stage children's sketches and plays. Each year, PWP presents a reading of Charles Dickens “Christmas Carol” at local churches. During these readings, they enlist the church members to be a part of the reading. They also provide scholarships each year to high school graduates pursuing the arts. Presently, there are over 100 members. The theatre group presents three to four productions a year including a three or four-act play, musical dinner theater and children's workshop. Everyone is welcomed to attend the productions or if you have been bitten by the theatre bug, there is a place for you front or back stage.
Pineywoods Players Stage Production of "Harvey"
