Dixie Center for the Arts
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P. O. Box 456
111 E
W Alabama Avenue
200 E. Mississippi Ave.
N Trenton Street
301 N Trenton St. #1
W Park Avenue
N Trenton Street
N Trenton Street
301 N Trenton St, Suite 3
71270
Nearby bars and pubs
North Vienna
E Park Avenue
E. Park Avenue
W Mississippi Avenue
N Vienna Street
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E Park Avenue
E. Park Avenue
E Park Avenue
West Park Avenue
N Vienna Street
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Legacy Lane
71270
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and restored historic theater in Ruston, LA. The Dixie is a historic theater in Downtown Ruston, Louisiana.
First opened in 1928 as the "New Astor Theater", then becoming the "Rialto" in 1933, before being bought by the Dixie Theater Corporation of New Orleans in 1937. In 1996, the Dixie Center for the Arts held their first meeting and began casting a vision for the restoration of this historical and cultural treasure. For a full decade, devoted members ran creative and successful fundraising campaigns and events that brought in the necessary funds to restore the Dixie Theater. A grand celebration and re-opening was held in 2006, and full seasons of events, parties, and concerts have reinstated the Dixie as the Home and Heart of the Arts in North Central Louisiana. Today we host numerous concerts, plays, and other events keeping with the traditions of creativity, entertainment, and community that makes Ruston one of the best cultural destinations in the State of Louisiana. Come see this Louisiana treasure for yourself!
10/28/2026
We’re so thankful for the local businesses who support the Dixie Center for the Arts and help keep live entertainment in our community.
From supporting the Dixie to giving us a place to share event flyers and spread the word, we appreciate the many ways these businesses help us connect with our community.
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Thank you for supporting the arts and the Dixie!
10/26/2026
Get ready to escape to paradise with Lost In Paradise -Jimmy Buffett Tribute!
Spend the evening singing along to your favorite Jimmy Buffett hits and enjoy a night of island vibes, live music, and good times at the Dixie Center for the Arts.
Saturday, March 6, 2027 at 7 PM
📍 Dixie Center for the Arts
Tickets are on sale now. Grab yours and make plans for a night in paradise!
🎟️ Get your tickets at www.dixiecenter.org
10/23/2026
Two weeks until A Man Named Cash!
Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash’s music comes to the Dixie Center for the Arts on Thursday, November 5 at 7 PM.
Featuring Eric Hofmanis and Megan Houde, A Man Named Cash brings Johnny and June's music and legacy to the stage for an evening of classic country favorites and unforgettable songs.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now — get yours at www.dixiecenter.org
Sponsored by Kilpatrick Funeral Homes.
10/21/2026
The Russ-Town Band is back at the Dixie Center for the Arts on Thursday, December 17, at 7 PM for a special benefit concert supporting the Dixie!
Made up of volunteer musicians from right here in Ruston, the Russ-Town Band is dedicated to bringing live music to our community.
🎟️ No tickets are required.
Instead, we invite you to donate what you can at the show. Every contribution helps support the Dixie and keep live entertainment in our historic theater.
📅 December 17, 2026
⏰ 7 PM
📍 Dixie Center for the Arts
Come enjoy a night of music and help support the place we all love.
10/19/2026
🎸 A Man Named Cash is coming to the Dixie!
Experience the music and legacy of Johnny Cash on Thursday, November 5 at 7 PM with Eric Hofmanis, the only Johnny Cash tribute vocalist chosen by the Johnny Cash Estate.
Don’t miss this special night of Cash classics and storytelling at the Dixie Center for the Arts.
🎟️ Get your tickets at dixiecenter.org
Sponsored by Kilpatrick Funeral Homes.
10/17/2026
Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers who helped us move in and get everything ready for the Be Like Blippi Tour!
We’re so grateful for all the time, hard work, and support you gave to help make the show such a success. We couldn’t have done it without you!
10/15/2026
🎉 BLIPPI IS COMING TO RUSTON TODAY! 🎉
Blippi & Meekah are taking the stage at the Dixie Center for the Arts TONIGHT! 💙🧡
🚪 Doors open at 5 PM
🎬 Show starts at 6 PM
Get ready for singing, dancing, and all your favorite Blippi fun!
10/14/2026
1 DAY! 🎉 Blippi is coming to the Dixie Center for the Arts TOMORROW!
Get ready for a fun-filled show with Blippi and Meekah, featuring music, dancing, and plenty of opportunities to get curious and learn along the way.
📅 October 15, 2026
⏰ 6 PM
📍 Dixie Center for the Arts
🎟️ Get your tickets at dixiecenter.org!
10/13/2026
Get ready to sing along to the biggest hits of Foreigner, Journey & Boston all in one night! 🎸
A Foreigner’s Journey to Boston comes to the Dixie Center for the Arts on Thursday, February 25, 2027, at 7 PM.
Featuring Nashville-based professional musicians, including Kimberly Dahm, a touring member of Boston, plus the son of Boston lead vocalist Tommy DeCarlo and Miles Schon, the son of Journey guitarist Neal Schon.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at www.dixiecenter.org! Don’t miss this night of classic rock favorites.
10/12/2026
The Russ-Town Band will take the stage at the Dixie Center for the Arts on December 17 at 7 PM for a special Christmas concert.
Made up of volunteer musicians from the Ruston community, the Russ-Town Band performs for the citizens of Ruston and surrounding areas.
🎟️ No tickets are needed. This is a benefit concert for the Dixie, and we invite you to give what you can. One-time and recurring donations will be accepted at the show.
Come enjoy an evening of live music and help support the Dixie this Christmas season. ❤️🎶
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212 N Vienna Street
Ruston, LA
71270
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| Tuesday | 8am - 3pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 3pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 3pm |
| Friday | 8am - 3pm |
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