Columbia Theatre introduces virtual talent competition
Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2020
In accordance with the Stay-at-Home order put in place by Gov. John Bel Edwards, all non-essential businesses, including theatres, are closed to the public until further notice. Hammond’s own Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts has closed its doors, but it is still finding ways to keep the...
Columbia Theatre to suspend all operations
Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
March 25, 2020
Following Gov. John Bel Edwards’ press conference on March 16, public schools, casinos and movie theaters all across Louisiana have closed. As of March 18, the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts has also closed its doors to the public. With the Columbia Theatre’s closure, questions about the previously upcoming shows have ...
Jack Wright brings Neil Diamond tribute to Columbia
Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2020
In celebration of an award-winning singer-songwriter and actor, the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts will showcase “The Songs and Stories of Neil Diamond.” Taking place on March 6 at 7:30 p.m., the show is a multimedia experience that pays homage to Neil Diamond’s legacy. Jack Wright,...
Yuletide spreads holiday spirit
Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2019
A performance in a theatre downtown will bring Christmas spirit and holiday music to Hammond. The Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts will present its annual Yuletide Celebration. The celebration is performed by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, which features local student choirs that perform...
Music department reflects back on events of the semester
Ellie ketentzian and Rebeca Lemos, Graduate Assistants at the Department of Music
November 17, 2019
It has been quite busy in Pottle Music Building since the beginning of the semester. The events that have taken place are impressive considering the size of the department. It seems like the simultaneous work of different ensembles and professors is having a deep cultural impact not only on the Hammond...
A galaxy far away comes to the Columbia Theatre
Samantha Gambino, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2019
One-man Star Wars trilogy brings in a crowd of old and new fans with one person performing all the roles of the first three movies. Chalres Ross, a comedian and Star Wars fan, held a one-man Star Wars trilogy Nov. 7 at the Columbia Theater. Since 2002, Ross has been performing his one-man Star Wa...
Durand Jones and the Indications perform at Columbia Theatre
Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2019
Durand Jones, a university alumnus, recently returned to Hammond after touring internationally with his band, Durand Jones and the Indications. The band performed on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ on the March 29, 2019 show. The band continued to tour around the U.S. before taking off for a European to...
Columbia features Romantic-era composers through the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
Jacob Summerville, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2019
The walls of a Hammond theater echoed the works of two German composers this fall. The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performed “Romantic German Masters” at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts on Oct. 25 starting at 7:30 p.m. Under the direction of Gemma New, a New Zealand-born...
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Columbia Theatre
Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2019
Professional orchestra players are scheduled to perform in downtown Hammond this month. The Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts will be hosting a performance by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, a New Orleans based ensemble and the only full time professional orchestra within the Gulf South...
The Hammond ballet magic on and off stage
Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter
December 4, 2018
According to Executive Director of the Columbia Theatre Roy Blackwood, “The Nutcracker” is the most popular production that the theatre shows. This year, the classic tale is back and will be performed Dec. 7-8 at 7 p.m. at the Columbia Theatre. Blackwood, who is accustomed to tickets for this Hamm...
Tribute in the Columbia: Carole King
Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
October 19, 2018
Executive Director of the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts Roy Blackwood looks to round up Fanfare by presenting a tribute to the songwriter Carole King. “Tapestry: The Carole King Songbook” will take the Columbia Theatre stage on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Blackwood said, “When...
One man and his guitar
Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2018
During "Lonesome Traveler: The Concert with Peter Yarrow," the spotlight shone on a single performer with his guitar. On Oct. 12, at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, Peter Yarrow, an American singer and songwriter, engaged with the audience telling jokes and singing songs like “Puff,...
