Lou Diamond Phillips visits Mattie Rhodes Art Center & Gallery, 919 W. 17th St., June 9 to visit with children in the after-school program. Phillips encouraged the children to express themselves through art and appreciate what Mattie Rhodes has to offer. Phillips has starred in a number of roles for television, theatre and movies, and received a supporting actor Golden Globe Award nomination for his role in “Stand and Deliver” and a Tony Award nomination for his role in “The King and I.” Phillips is currently starring in “The King and I” at Starlight Theatre.
Pictured above: Third grader Jerry Garcia presents Lou Diamond Phillips with a mask from Mattie Rhodes. Pictured middle is Jenny Mendez, cultural arts director of Mattie Rhodes Center; Phillips signs autographs following his brief talk with the children. Check back later for a full story and video. Photos by Leslie Collins