Downtown Development District & A Passion for Progress

A Passion for Progress

NEXT DDD MEETING

JUNE 13, 2023 @ 8AM

DOWNTOWN EVENTS

DOWNTOWN EVENTS

"ART OF WINE" AT BLEND

Half Price Wine and Art!

Thursday, May 11th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
If you're looking for a spot to indulge your love for art with a nice glass of wine, look no further than "Art of Wine" in Downtown Baton Rouge's Blend Wine Bar tonight! Come out and support amazing local artists and enjoy glasses of wine for half the price. Space is limited, so plan an early arrival, a thirst for your favorite wine, and a desire to collect new art!

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PARKING

UPCOMING EVENTS

THUR 11 MAY

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DEREK GORDON AND RODOLFO RAMIREZ EXHIBIT RECEPTION

Shell Gallery of the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center

You are invited to join Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge tonight to celebrate the legacies of Derek Gordon and Rodolfo Ramirez! The reception will be held at the Shell Gallery of the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

FRI 12 MAY

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TAYLOR SWIFT NIGHT WITH INTERSTELLAR

Chelsea's Live

Get ready to shake it off and sing your heart out because Taylor Swift Night with Interstellar is coming to the Chelsea's Live Friday, May 12th! This special event is a celebration of all things Taylor Swift, featuring live performances of her biggest hits, along with some deep cuts that only true Swifties will know.

FRI 12 & SAT 13 MAY

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BEN RAGSDALE BAND AND NOISY GOAT PERFORM

The Basin Music Hall

Get ready for an exciting weekend of live music at the Basin Music Hall!. On Friday, the Ben Ragsdale Band will take the stage, delivering a performance of country and southern rock and on Saturday night, Noisy Goat will be bringing their unique blend of folk, bluegrass, and rock.

SAT 13 MAY

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MESMERICA 360

Louisiana Art & Science Museum

This Saturday, turn off your mind and relax as you enter the magical world that is Mesmerica 360! Mesmerica 360 is a stunning sensory journey bringing together the music with visually-hypnotic animated 3D art curated from artists around the world.

ALL WEEKEND

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MOTHER'S DAY SALE

LSU Museum of Art Store

From now until Mother's Day, enjoy 20% off your entire purchase of regularly priced items, enter a membership raffle, and give your gift some sparkle with free gift wrap! The LSU Museum of Art Store is located on the 1st floor of the Shaw Center for the Arts.

TUES 16 MAY

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EMMETT TILL AN OPERA IN 3 ACTS

Manship Theatre

Join Opera Southern, founded in 2017 by faculty Southern University and A&M College, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16th as they breathe new life into Emmett Till's iconic story through the lush operatic setting of composer, Charles Lloyd, Jr. Tickets are now available!

THURS 18 MAY

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DINNER UNDER THE STARS: 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF IRENE W. PENNINGTON PLANTETARIUM

Louisiana Arts & Science Museum

Dinner Under the Stars returns to the Louisiana Art & Science Museum on Thursday, May 18th! Cocktails and charcuterie will be served at 6:30 PM, and a three-course dinner with wine pairings served at 7:00 PM. Tickets are limited to twenty-four seats for this Van Gogh-inspired evening.