Weekend Events! What's happening Downtown this weekend? 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! Download a copy of our updated Merchant Listing http://downtownbatonrouge.org/

		Cirque du Soleil- Allegria A baroque ode to the energy, grace and power of youth. Alegria is a mood, a state of mind. The themes of the show, whose name means Jubilation in Spanish, are many. Power and the handing down of power over time, the evolution from ancient monarchies to modern democracies, old age, youth - it is against this backdrop that the characters of Alegria play out thier lives. Baton Rouge River Center January 5-9 Get your tickets while they last!

		Skating on the River Indoor ice-skating at the River Center runs through December 31. Packages available with group rates, meal deal packages, season passes, and Discover Downtown packages which include skating plus admission to the USS KIDD and LASM. Buy tickets. www.brrivercenter.com

		A Gift for Lyman Bourke Last season's beloved holiday hit returns! Jamie Wax effortlessly transforms into over twenty characters as he recounts the story of one amazing Christmas Eve. Uproarious comedy, delightful songs, and a deeply moving message make this a family favorite. Manship Theatre December 22,23,26,27,28 Visit site for show times

		Jammin for Jammies Boudreaux & Thibodeaux's is hosting a very special event for the patients at Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital. On Friday, December 23 from 9PM - 1AM they are hosting Jammin' for Jammies. In lieu of a cover, they are asking everyone to bring a brand new pair of children's pajamas for children ages 2-17. As usual, they are making a party out of it, so adults are encouraged to wear their favorite jammies to the fundraiser. Great music by Mayham Brown, great fun, great cause! http://www.bandtlive.com/

		Christmas Night Show with Reception is Suspected Imagine the swagger of Zeppelin mixed with the childlike melodies of Kraftwerk all run through a Big Muff distortion pedal and you'll start to get the picture. The sound can be described as New Order meets The Beatles or if Trent Reznor was happy. No matter how you describe it, the melodies are sticky and the beats will make you sweat. Red Star Saturday, December 25 www.myspace.com/receptionissuspected

		Christmas Movies at the USS KIDD The USS KIDD presents the Holiday Classics movie collection featuring some of the animated favorites of yesteryear from 5pm - 9pm on Sunday December 26. USS Kidd, 305 S. River Rd. For more information call 342-1942 or visit their site. www.usskidd.com

		"Music at Mid-Day" Concerts A FREE lunchtime concert beginning at noon each Wednesday will feature local musicians, student ensembles, professional musicians and a wide variety of music from Classical to Standards, Blues, Jazz and Americana. Downtown patrons interested in attending can bring their own lunch, or grab something on their way from one of the many downtown restaurants. Fourth Floor River Terrace at Shaw Center Wednesday, 12 Noon For more information call 389-7170

		Laurel Street Palooza Stocking Stuffers Enjoy fabulous food, spirits, entertainment and a first-class silent auction while creating a better quality of life through the arts in our community! Laurel Street Palooza tickets are perfect stocking stuffers! Plan an evening together with family and friends and get your tickets early! Friday, January 14 www.artsbr.org