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Weekend Events!
What's happening Downtown?
Check out our Weekend Events list to keep tab on what's hot downtown each week! For more info,
visit our site at the link below!
www.downtownbatonrouge.org


art melt

Art Melt Exhibit Continues!
The 2009 Art Melt was a tremendous success and the selected works of the exhibit will be on display through July 20 in Brunner Gallery, which is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday.

www.artmelt.org
http://www.brunnergallery.com


manship

Goin' To Jackson & Purple Rain
@ Manship Theatre

Jamie Wax performs a comedic act that portrays five separate mental patients at the East Louisiana State Mental Hospital in Jackson, La. These characters are all in competition to be the spokesmodel for a mental health campaign. It's guaranteed to be a great show.

When: July 17, 7:30pm - 9:30pm, shows also on July 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, & 26. (Check web for times)

Also Friday at 10PM is a showing of Prince's Purple Rain. Pop open a Purple Haze from their fully stocked bar as you watch Prince light up the big screen accompanied by a soundtrack second to none from the best seat in the city at The Manship.

http://www.manshiptheatre.org/

moa

Third Thursday's: Southern Comforts
It's a Louisiana Thursday Night... which means a LSU MOA Fay dodo! So kick off your shoes and throw 'em on the floor. Enjoy live Cajun music and food, local artists and a tour of the current exhibition, Reunion! Enter to win a Chef John Folse autographed copy cookbook at the end of the evening. Enjoy complimentary Firefly Vodka drinks and $3 Bloody Marys, just try not to act too much like a cooyon! This program is sponsored by the Louisiana Lottery Corporation, with additional support from Firefly Vodka.

Where: LSU Museum of Art, 100 Lafayette St., 344-0334
When: Thursday, July 16, 6PM

http://www.lsumoa.com/programs.php?program_id=94


happys

Happy's Run Club
Happy's Run Club runs every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. (run begins at 6:15 sharp) - Starting at the Roux House Patio on 3rd Street downtown. The runs rotate between 3 routes in order to keep things fresh. Don't worry, maps are provided before the weekly run. The club was started in 2008 by Scott Higgins and Michael Lang with the support of Jack Warner and Happy's Irish Pub. The sole philosophy of the club is also our motto: "Run... drink... and be HAPPY!"

http://www.promediallcweb.com/happy/index.htm


STVINCENT

Uniforms for Kids Jambalaya Dinners
The price of two lunches will buy a complete school uniform for a needy child. Jambalaya dinners are $5. Meal includes jambalaya, salad, roll, and dessert. To place group orders, call 225-332-4490.

When: Wednesday, July 15, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Where: Main entrance to Chase Bank- 451 Florida St.


laughs

The Lyceum
Come enjoy a night of laughter and good people Thursday, July 16, 8PM at the Lyceum for Laughs on the River. Also enjoy Sippin at Seven with Q-106's JoJo, Friday July 17, 5-7PM Happy Hour with 2 for 1 cocktails.

http://www.thelyceumballroom.com./


bountibs

Another NO COVER Week at Boudreaux & Thibodeaux's!

Wedndesday, July 15th
Nightclub: BABY BOOMERS SINGLES PARTY!
For singles in their 40's, 50's and 60's No Cover!
Thursday, July 16th
Balcony: MAYHAM BROWN 10pm - 1am. No Cover!
Friday, July 17th
Balcony: PETER SIMON 6pm - 9pm
Nightclub: TRUMAN HOLLAND & THE BARNYARD PIMPS 9pm - 1am No Cover!
Saturday, July 18th
Balcony: JAMES NAPPER 6pm - 9pm
Nightclub: DO NOT DESTROY! 9:45pm - 1:45am (from Lake Charles) No Cover!

http://www.myspace.com/boudreauxdowntown


wine

Wine Walk Wednesday!
This week at 5:30 pm we begin our walk at Avoyelle's on the River for 3 wines to taste and half off glasses of wine. Chef will have something up his sleeve for us. Then to the Kingfish lounge in the downtown Hilton with complimentary appetizers. Enjoy 4 hand selected wines along with half off all glasses of these wines. Around 7:30pm we take a stroll to Roux House (courtyard) for 4 tastings of selected wines. Enjoy half off all of these glasses. This is our first trip to the Roux House so you are in for a treat if you have never experienced this awesome venue. We continue to Stroube's Chophouse @ 8:30 pm to enjoy yet again 4 wines to taste and half off glasses of these. While here please do yourself a favor and taste the delictable dishes chef has for our crew. On your way to The Wine Loft for a tasting of 4 hand selected wines and half off glasses, be sure and stop by Schlittz and Giggles for $3 pizza by the slice.

When: Wednesday, July 15, 5:30 p.m.

winewalkbr@gmail.com


events

Red Stick Farmer's Market
It's Melon Mania at the Markets this weekend! Fresh from the Market welcomes Chef Scott Duplantis with CooknKajun Catering featuring light summer melon recipes to help you stay cool. Doyle Hanson will also be on hand to sharpen all your kitchen and garden cutlery! Come downtown and enjoy Baton Rouge's Saturday morning tradition! Fifth & Main Streets. For info call 267-5060 or visit:

http://www.breada.org


eventmanual
Event Procedures & Guidelines
An Event Procedures and Guidelines manual is now available for anyone looking to facilitate an event or open a business Downtown! The manual is a compilation of existing City/Parish policies for special events, parades, etc. created to act as a guide through the permitting processes and procedures. The manual is available at the DDD office and at downtownbatonrouge.org/playEventProcedures.asp where it can be browsed by sections.

For questions regarding Downtown Event Procedures and Guidelines please contact:
Gabriel Vicknair- Special Events and Marketing Coordinator- gvicknair@brgov.com

Click here to view and download the manual


Downtown Food

Downtown Restaurants are Waiting for You!
Don't forget to check out Downtown's many restaurants and cafe's that serve up some of the best cuisine in town. Whether you're in the mood for a po-boy or a romantic dinner for two, Downtown has you covered. Check out the Downtown Restaurants List for more info!


Downtown_show

Ready for your close-up, BR?
Tune in to the hot new show Hollywood Presents Downtown, a 30-minute program, which is shot in Hollywood's Studio 7 on the banks of the Mississippi River, where you'll find out the latest from Downtown Baton Rouge. With special guest interviews and details on blockbuster events happening on the riverfront, you'll be ready for all the action.

The show airs each Wednesday at 8:30PM and Saturday at 10:00PM on Cox Channel 4.

www.casinorouge.com/Downtown%20show.aspx



For a full listing of upcoming events, visit our website.


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