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The Lion's Roar

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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Kendall Alvis, an instructor at Painting with a Twist, teaches a class on painting a mermaid and a beach scene. Along with the Hammond Regional Arts Center and the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, Painting with a Twist is a venue in Hammond that can mingle romance and art.

Fostering romance with art

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter February 12, 2019

For an aura of romance and creativity, couples can find venues like the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, Painting with a Twist and the Hammond Regional Arts Center, all located in downtown Hammond,...

Cocktails, music and Moulin Rouge await

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor February 6, 2019

The Hammond Regional Arts Center looks towards a third successful year of "Art of the Cocktail" with an increase in bartenders. "Art of the Cocktail" is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 8 starting at 6:30...

The Hammond Regional Arts Center promotes the arts through exhibitions and events like the Common Read, inviting Kate Moore, author of The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of Americas Shining Women, to talk about her book. HRAC began working to promote the arts in its community in 1982.

A community nurtures the arts

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor February 5, 2019

Through more than an exhibition, the Hammond Regional Arts Center promotes and brings local, regional and national art to its community. According to Tara Bennett, media coordinator for the HRAC, the...

Department Head of History and Political Science William Robison developed his love for music since childhood.

Playing the Staircase with Robison

Madeline Cancienne , Staff Reporter November 26, 2018

Beyond his university position, Department Head of History and Political Science William Robison fulfilled his childhood aspirations in music.  Robison shared that his love for music began at an early...

Kyle Trav checks out the artworks on display in the Hammond Regional Arts Center’s “Fine and Functional Show.” The exhibition includes pieces for sale ranging from under $20 to over $300.

Find holiday season gifts for every wish list

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor November 19, 2018

Shoppers can complete their holiday gift list with functional, creative artworks at the Hammond Regional Arts Center. This year’s “Fine and Functional Show” holds an array of items including ceramics,...

Kate Moore, author of The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of Americas Shining Women, speaks about her account of the women that suffered from radiation poisoning as dial painters in the 20th century.

Reading and talking about the Radium Girls

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor November 4, 2018

Kate Moore visited Hammond to talk about her nationally acclaimed book "The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women" and the lives of the women depicted in it. The talk brought attendees...

New Orleans organization brings pastel to Hammond

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter October 15, 2018

Along with its French influence, New Orleans is home to an organization dedicated to honoring the art of pastel painting. Formed in 1984, the Degas Pastel Society connects pastel artists on an international...

Breweries at the Brews Arts Festival offered attendees samples of their craft beers.

Brewing and flourishing

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor September 29, 2018

The Hammond Regional Arts Center invited the community to enjoy craft beer, food, artwork and live music for the ninth annual "Brews Arts Festival." Local breweries and restaurants set up in the Morrison...

Ameal Cameron, an alumnus, publicized his new album through his performance at the Hammond Regional Arts Center.

When a staircase becomes a stage

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter September 13, 2018

Live performances, beverages and an intimate atmosphere have attracted Hammond’s residents to the Hammond Regional Arts Center for the past three months. The HRAC’s most recent series entitled “Playing...

The Hammond Regional Arts Centers ninth annual fundraiser “Brews Arts Festival” approaches this semester.

Brewing to the nines

Jennifer Dettwiller, Staff Reporter September 11, 2018

The Hammond Regional Arts Center will bring together local breweries for their 9th annual “Brews Arts Festival.” Since this year is the ninth year of the festival, the theme will be “Brewing to...

Musician Nathaniel Bauerle, right, performs on the streets of Hammond during the 2017 “Hot August Night.”

Events celebrating the arts and culture in Hammond

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor July 23, 2018

Culture and appreciation for the arts can be found throughout Hammond. The university is holding an art workshop for children from July 9-19 taught by Associate Professor of Art Education Kim Finley-Stansbury....

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