“I always look at it, first of all, what will sell,” Hill said when explaining how she chooses which shows to bring in. “My job is two-fold. Part of it is to bring arts to the community, and part of it is to keep that beautiful building open, which means I have to sell that product.

“We’re calling it our 40th birthday,” said Bossier Arts Council Executive Director Robin Jones. “We just want to say thank you to the community, so we are having a big birthday party.” Party-goers are invited to enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and punch, as well as birthday cake and cookies.