The LSHoF and Northwest Louisiana History Museum hosted a delightfully unique concert and beloved community tradition November 30. The 15th annual Multicultural Christmas Concert featured a truly eclectic variety of music and dance. Thirteen different acts performed everything from poetry, dramatic readings, violin pieces, Christmas carols in Greek and Latin, to an appearance by Elvis. There was indeed something for every taste at the event. For the last act, Jelvis made his first appearance at the multicultural concert and made quite a splash, bringing the crowd out of their seats and dancing to Elvis Presley songs. The concert ended with the traditional singing of Silent Night by the performers and audience.
From the parish’s elementary schools to NCHS, NSU, LSMSA, churches, and community at large, there is a tremendous reservoir of talent in our community!
The event was a great deal of fun, but had a serious purpose, raising funds for Cane River Children’s Services, a stalwart of the local nonprofit scene since 1978. The agency operates a home for foster children, provides transitional living classes to assist them when they grow older, as well as counseling services. This worthy cause is always in need of assistance in furthering their mission to our parish’s children. If you would like to donate time, material support or money, please contact the agency and they will be glad to assist you.
Judaism has a concept called Tikkun Olam, or “Repair the World.” There is no finer example of that than the people of Cane River Children’s Services and what they do for the children entrusted to their care. Their actions truly reverberate into eternity. Let us help them out.
