Upcoming events

Friday, Feb. 7

Southwest Jazz Concert

Southwest Jazz will hold their first concert of the season at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 the Wooten Theater, 102 East 1st Street, downtown DeRidder. This is a free concert. There will be concessions. Proceeds benefit the Impromptu Players.

Saturday, Feb. 8

Bill Iles Art

The art of Bill Iles will be on display at the RealArt DeRidder Gallery in February. There will be an opening reception from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8

Feb. 13, Feb. 27, March 13 and March 27

“Art for Vets”

“Art for Vets” will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 13, Feb. 27, March 13 and March 27 at the RealArt DeRidder Gallery. All veterans are welcome. Family members may attend if spaces are available. This is free. Instructor will be veteran/artist Paula Baldwin. For more, call 337-424-1379.

Saturday, Feb. 15

“Third Saturday Bluegrass Jam”

The “Third Saturday Bluegrass Jam” will be Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Beauregard Museum from Noon to 2 p.m. Free to play; free to listen. Old-time, acoustic music only. For more information, call the Beauregard Museum at 337-463-8148.

Feb. 21, Feb. 22, Feb. 23, Feb. 28 and March 1

Impromptu Players’ “The Red Velvet Cake War”

“The Red Velvet Cake War,” a show by the Impromptu Players, will be the group's 2025 premiere in show dates on Feb. 21, 22, 23, 28 and March 1 at the Wooten Theater in downtown DeRidder. That crazy Verdeen family is back! In fact, all of them are in town for a reunion. Come meet them and kick off the season. Tickets are available at impromptuplayers.com or by calling (337) 221-8543.