Dixie Center for the Arts
The Dixie Center for the Arts, also known as the Dixie Theater or simply the Dixie, is a theater-style venue located at 212 North Vienna Street in Ruston, Louisiana. It was established in 1928. Around it, Driskill Mountain (17 mi) comes first on our list.
A theatre inside Ruston
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 93–93°, and about 85 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Ruston
Dixie Center for the Arts is inside Ruston, which has 20 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 67–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1928
Dixie Center for the Arts dates from 1928. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Dixie Center for the Arts
The Dixie Center for the Arts, also known as the Dixie Theater or simply the Dixie, is a theater-style venue located at 212 North Vienna Street in Ruston, Louisiana.
The venue originally opened as the Astor Theater in 1928. The Astor offered showings of silent films and live concerts with tickets ranging from 10 to 50 cents. In 1932 the Astor Theater underwent light renovations, with the most notable being the addition of a crystal chandelier and a change in identity from the Astor to the Rialto.
- Type
- Theatre
- Established
- 1928
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1993)
Hotels and campgrounds near Dixie Center for the Arts
Lodging nearby is in Ruston (20) and Simsboro (3).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Dixie Center for the Arts | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruston | in town | — | 20 20 hotels | 22,397 | $225K | D |
| Simsboro | 9 mi west | 15 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 RV parks | 805 | $84K | — |
| West Monroe | 28 mi east | 45 min | 22 16 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 12,478 | $192K | D− |
| Grambling | 4 mi west | 5 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 5,314 | $182K | — |
| Arcadia | 17 mi west | 25 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 2,534 | $94K | — |
| Farmerville | 22 mi northeast | 35 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 3,432 | $105K | D |
| Jonesboro | 21 mi south | 30 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 4,252 | $80K | — |
| Calhoun | 17 mi east | 25 min | 2 1 motel · 1 RV park | 420 | $275K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
Each of these is within 69 miles.
32 mi Ancient siteWatson Brake
117 mi MountainDriskill Mountain
67 mi Stadium & arenaIndependence Stadium
68 mi Ancient siteLos Adaes
62 mi National forestKisatchie National Forest
61 mi Stadium & arenaCenturyLink Center
34 mi MuseumChennault Aviation and Military Museum
63 mi National Historical ParkCane River Creole National Historical Park11K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Watson Brake: Herb Roe, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Driskill Mountain: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Independence Stadium: AllisonFoley, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Los Adaes: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kisatchie National Forest: US Forest Service, Public domain · CenturyLink Center: The original uploader was Dman861 at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.0 · Chennault Aviation and Military Museum: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cane River Creole National Historical Park: James W. Rosenthal, Public domain
Visiting Dixie Center for the Arts
Is Dixie Center for the Arts in Ruston?
Yes. It’s inside Ruston, LA.
When is the best time to visit Dixie Center for the Arts?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 67–83°.
What is the closest airport to Dixie Center for the Arts?
Monroe Regional (MLU), about 35 miles away. The nearest big hub is Louis Armstrong New Orleans (MSY), about 224 miles.
Where should I stay near Dixie Center for the Arts?
Ruston (in town, 20 places to stay), Simsboro (9 mi, 3 places to stay) and West Monroe (28 mi, 22 places to stay).
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