The date has been set for the 2024 Legend’s Gala on Thursday, September 26, 6pm-10pm at the Ruston Civic Center which will honor the people who have worked to keep the Dixie Center alive either through funding and/ or volunteering.
This is going to be a night of celebration, awards, music, and casino fun with a variety of food stations set up throughout the Civic Center plus a cash bar. We hope to make this inaugural event an annual extravaganza that you will most certainly want to be a part of!
This year’s awards and recipients:
The Linda Graham-Wells Award recognizes individuals and companies that significantly contributed to the preservation of the Dixie Center within our region. Our distinguished recipient of this award is T.L. James, LLC.
The Tommy Folk Award commends volunteers for their dedicated time and service towards making the Dixie Center such an iconic part of our community. Our distinguished recipient of this award is Mrs. Mary Ann Woods.
The Elizabeth English Award acknowledges outstanding board service. Two distinguished recipients of this award are Lawrence Gibbs and Larry Jarrell. Jarrell, who will not be present will also be honored with a specialty cocktail named after him during this event.
For information about the Dixie Legends Fête and to purchase tickets or tables please visit our website www.dixiecenter.org and click on the Dixie Shows Link at the top of our page.
The Dixie Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and restored historic theater in Ruston, La. Our mission is “To be the home and heart of the arts in North Central Louisiana. For more information about the Dixie Center please visit our website at www.dixiecenter.org