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NEXT DDD MEETING |
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TUESDAY, FEB. 20TH AT 8 A.M. |
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| MESSAGE FROM THE DDD |
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| 225 FEST WEEKEND |
| SUNDAY, FEB. 25TH FROM 12-6 P.M. |
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Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of Baton Rouge at 225 Fest 2024! Taking place this Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 660 North Fourth Street, near the Capitol Grounds and Capitol Park Museum, this family-friendly festival features live music performances, over 100 vendors, food trucks, and exciting activities like cooking demonstrations and museum tours. With something for everyone, including a new VIP lounge, carnival, kid zone, and senior area, this event is not to be missed. Stay updated using the social media and event links below. Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate Baton Rouge's culture and community spirit!
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| IDA TOP ISSUES COUNCIL |
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| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOINS TOP ISSUES COUNCIL |
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Whitney Hoffman Sayal, the Executive Director of the Downtown Development District, has been chosen to join the Top Issues Council with the International Downtown Association (IDA). This prestigious opportunity highlights her expertise and leadership in urban development. As part of the council, Hoffman Sayal will collaborate with other industry leaders to address pressing urban issues identified by IDA members. Led by a chair and supported by the IDA Research Committee, the council will produce research briefs to provide valuable insights and tools to IDA members. Hoffman Sayal's involvement underscores her commitment to advancing the field of place management and finding innovative solutions to challenges such as investing in downtown areas amidst economic uncertainty. Stay tuned for updates on the council's ongoing research and progress in our upcoming emails!
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| HUNGRY FOR SOME GUMBO? |
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| ST. JAMES 72ND ANNUAL GUMBO TO-GO |
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| Join a tradition worth tasting! St. James Episcopal Church is hosting their 72nd Annual St. James Gumbo events, featuring the two flavorful lunches this Friday, February 23th and Friday, March 8th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.! Enjoy take-out or drive-thru pickup of shrimp, chicken, and sausage gumbo. Place phone orders on the day of the events from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.! |
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| UPCOMING DOWNTOWN WEEKEND EVENTS |
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| For a full list of downtown weekend events, please follow the link to our event calendar below! |
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| THU 22 - SUN 25 FEB |
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| CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: CORTEO |
| Raising Cane's River Center |
| Experience the enchanting Cirque du Soleil Corteo, running from Thursday to Sunday, 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., where the clown Mauro's whimsical funeral takes center stage amid a carnival atmosphere, accompanied by tender angels. |
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| SAT 24 FEB |
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| GLASS RECYCLING AT RED STICK FARMERS MARKET |
| 5th and Main Street |
| Head over to the Red Stick Farmers Market this Saturday for a monthly glass drop-off event in partnership with Glassroots, converting glass bottles into sand and cullets for various purposes including coastal restoration. Remember to rinse containers and remove caps/corks before dropping them off! |
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| SUN 25 FEB |
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| COME FROM AWAY MUSICAL |
| River Center Performing Arts Theater |
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Experience the stirring musical "Come From Away" on this Sunday from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., as it delves into the heart of the remarkable true story of a small town in Newfoundland that opened its homes to 7,000 stranded travelers on 9/11.
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