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EMS

EMS Presence in Downtown!
Enjoying the weekends Downtown just became safer.
EMS is proud to announce two bicycle patrol officers each weekend on Friday and Saturday nights between 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Feedback for this service is highly encouraged. For additional information or to give feedback please contact:

Tom Harris Public Service Coordinator
Department of Emergency Medical Services
City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge
225.389.5155
tharris@brgov.com


events

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


River Center

The River Center
Come on out to the River Center for a weekend full of exciting events!

The Baton Rouge Symphony Masterworks Series- Thursday, March 19, 7:30 PM at the River Center Theater of Performing Arts.
The Bayou Blues Festival- Friday March 20, Ticket Prices: $39.50 & $47.50
LA Fighting Championship- LFC Anarchy- Saturday March 21, 8:00 PM

http://brrivercenter.com/site.php?pageID=71


Uncorked

Baton Rouge Uncorked
Baton Rouge UnCorked's Spring Tasting is just around the corner! This event will feature Cabernet Sauvignon as the selected wine varietal for the wine tasting. Those interested in attending the event are asked to visit www.BatonRougeUnCorked.com to purchase their tickets and register their team. Tickets are available via advance purchase only.

Thursday, March 19th, 7:00-10:00 pm
Belle of Baton Rouge/Sheraton Atrium


Happy's

Happy's 206th 1st Annual Superfecta Downtown Spectacular 5K!
A 5k Race unlike any other in Baton Rouge...a great new downtown route, live music pre- and post- race, vintage race t's, and great post-race food highlighting the restaurants of downtown Baton Rouge. Race is Saturday, April 4, 2009 with music starting at 5pm, race at 6pm, and post-race music, food, and drinks 'till 2am.

http://www.promediallcweb.com/happy/5k.htm


600 Main

Art Show at 600 Main!
Art Show featuring the works of Alex Harvie, David Rush, Jill Mulkey, Michael Landry, and more from 8pm to 10pm. Ladies free Chandon Champagne and Stiletto Vodka from 8:30pm to 9:30pm. Local Artist Alex Harvie will be painting LIVE while models feature the spring fashions of Amies Boutique and Style Lab for Men at 11pm. Music by DJ Othertempo from Portland and our local Resident DJ Quiet Storm Premium Stiletto Vodka drinks $4 all night!

http://600mainbr.com/


Boudreaux and thibodeaux

Live at Boudreaux and Thibodeaux's!
Don't miss En Tour Thursdays! March 19 with Damon Fowler whose newest album, SUGAR SHACK, is on Billboard's Top 12 Blues Charts! No Cover Charge! 9pm - 1am

http://www.myspace.com/boudreauxdowntown


Sunday in the park

Sunday in the Park Spring 2009!
Sunday in the Park, a FREE outdoor concert series in Lafayette Park featuring brunch and music under the oaks, will kick off the Spring 2009 season Sunday April 5 at 12PM with The Benjy Davis Project.

http://www.artsbr.org/


Manship

Upcoming Events at Manship Theatre
Be sure to check out these exciting events at The Manship Theatre!

Storyville Fashion Show
Saturday, March 21, 8:00 PM
Simply Sinatra
Sunday. March 22, 7:00 p.m. Tickets $45-$65
All About Us
Wednesday, March 25 2009, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $5

http://www.manshiptheatre.org/events/


Laughs on the River

Laughs on the River at the Lyceum
Come and enjoy some of the best stand-up comics in the south in Howard Hall at the Lyceum Dean Thursday, March 11. Doors open 8 PM and show starts at 9:30 PM sharp.

Click here to download event flyer


First Baptist

First Baptist Church 2nd Annual Spring Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show
Open classes with trophies given for best interior, best exterior, ladies choice, best original, best paint job, and best custom.

Saturday, March 21, 2009
Exhibitors Registration fee $10.
529 Convention Street

Click here for registration form:
http://www.fbcbr.com/


St James

Gumbo 2009
Feb. 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27 and April 3

Dine-In Service from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm in Bishops Hall, Florida & 4th Street. Take out orders taken on Friday Mornings ONLY from 8:00 am until 10:30 am.

225-387-5141

http://www.stjameschurchbr.org/upcoming_
events.html


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!



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


227 Florida St.  |  Baton Rouge, LA 70801  |  (225) 389-5520 Office (225) 389-5523 Fax  |  8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. M-F


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