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Join us for our second annual holiday celebration! Explore our decorated lobby, meet Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, take selfies, listen to live carolers…and that’s just in the lobby. After all of that, stroll into the beautiful Hainkel Hall for some phenomenal, live, big band holiday music. The lobby festivities begin at 6 pm and the concert will start at 7 pm.

Explore the arts through presentations of floral displays, paintings, playwriting, and lectures.

Join us for our second annual holiday celebration! Explore our decorated lobby, meet Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, take selfies, listen to live carolers…and that’s just in the lobby. After all of that, stroll into the beautiful Hainkel Hall to see Elf on the big screen. The lobby festivities begin at 6 pm and the movie will start at 7 pm.

Explore the arts through presentations of floral displays, paintings, playwriting, and lectures.

The Hammond Ballet Company brings their timeless classic home to the Columbia just in time for the holidays.

Explore the arts through presentations of floral displays, paintings, playwriting, and lectures.

Fall in love with one of the all-time greats when we combine forces with Southeastern Theatre to stage William Shakespeare’s classic tale of forbidden romance. Pageantry, swordplay, humor and suspense will all be on display as we present this masterpiece as only the Columbia can. Presented in partnership with the Southeastern Louisiana University Theatre Department.

Explore the arts through presentations of floral displays, paintings, playwriting, and lectures.

The Columbia Theatre is proud to host the prime time concert events for this world-class celebration of America’s original art form. Concerts will feature current Southeastern students, alumni, faculty, and special guest artists.

Explore the arts through presentations of floral displays, paintings, playwriting, and lectures.

Ring in spring with this new Hammond tradition! A host of events await you and your family, including: floral competitions, live theatre events, professional floral exhibits, keynote speakers, a floral market and a spectacular patrons’ party.

Explore the arts through presentations of floral displays, paintings, playwriting, and lectures.

May the Fourth be with you! Come celebrate this most Star Wars of days with what many consider to be the greatest Star Wars of them all. Film historian Dr. Jason Landrum will introduce the film and share some fun facts about the making of this cinema classic. Free popcorn and Star Wars “swag bag” included with your purchase while supplies last. Be sure to come a little early because we will be decorating the lobby and there will be lots of fun photo-op spots!

Explore the arts through presentations of floral displays, paintings, playwriting, and lectures.