Coming Soon: Downtown Greenway Charrette
The Downtown Greenway will create a pedestrian and bicycle corridor that links inner city residential neighborhoods, parks, businesses, and cultural attractions utilizing the existing interstate infrastructure. Stakeholder charrettes and public meetings will be held on March 5, 6, and 7 in order to ensure a collaborative, community-driven design. Click the icon below for details including the time and locations of the meetings.

March 5th, 6th, & 7th

Opera Louisiane: Elixir of Love
L'elisir d'amore or The Elixir of Love rounds out the 2012-2013 Season in style, Friday, March 1, 2013. The first grand opera performance in Opéra Louisiane's history will be performed at the River Center Theater with English supertitles, grand sets, stunning costumes, and full orchestra under the baton of Maestro Michael Borowitz. This production is sure to be the cultural event of 2013!

Friday, March 1, 7:30PM
275 South River Road

Baton Rouge Bus Boycott Remembered
In remembrance of the 60th Anniversary, the North Boulevard Town Square Beacon will air the one hour documentary, "Signpost to Freedom", that recounts the circumstances and events that led to the nation's first large-scale boycott. Recently aired on LPB, this documentary has won several awards for its excellence. Come out and enjoy the FREE public viewings of this significant documentary.

Viewing times:
Wednesday, February 27th at 6PM
Thursday, February 28th at 12PM and 6PM

Art After Hours: Photography at the Edge
Relax with friends and experience "The Edge of Vision" guided by Kristine Thompson, LSU's assistant professor of photography. Thompson will lead visitors through the exhibition of still images, installations and video projections by leading international photographers. She will also comment upon today's usage of photographic phenomena to create intriguing works of abstract art. Enjoy complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres with admission. Click icon for more information.

Thursday, February 28, 5:30PM
100 South River Road

EBR All Parish Honor Jazz Bands
EBR All Parish Honor Jazz Band is an annual jazz concert by middle and high school honor bands. The show begins at 7PM inside the Manship Theatre. Come out and support the local talent!

Thursday, February 28, 7PM
100 Lafayette Street

Sesame Street at the River Center
Come and play Before the show! Play Zone at Sesame Street Live is a fun way for children to experience their favorite street! Sing and dance with Sesame Street friends, sit in Big Bird's nest, twirl in Zoe's dance studio, sit on the steps of 123 Sesame Street, and much more. You won't want to miss a single picture-perfect moment! Play Zone is FREE with your Sesame Street Live ticket.

Thursday, February 28, 10:30AM & 7PM
Friday, March 1, 10:30AM & 7PM
Saturday, March 2, 10:30AM, 2PM, & 5:30PM
Sunday, March 3, 1PM & 4:30PM
275 South River Road

Free First Sunday
First Sunday is a cooperative endeavor offered by downtown museums for free admission to events on the first Sunday of each month. Visit the LASM, LSU MOA, and USS KIDD and explore all the wonderful things they have to offer for FREE!

Sunday, March 3rd

www.lsumoa.org
www.lasm.org
www.usskidd.com

2013 Louisiana Skeeter Run
Last year over 2000 people participated in the Louisiana Skeeter Run. We hope you will join us as we put our best foot forward to continue the fight to save lives. On Saturday, March 2, 2013, SWAT Teams all over Louisiana will gather for either a One Mile Run/Walk or a 5K Run/Walk to help stomp out malaria as part of the 2nd Annual Louisiana Skeeter Run! Click icons for race information..

Saturday, March 2

Maceo Parker
The name Maceo Parker is synonymous with Funky Music. His pedigree is impeccable and his band is the tightest little funk orchestra on earth! Don't miss your chance to see Maceo Parker at the Manship Theatre.

Saturday, March 2, 8PM
100 Lafayette Street

Films at Manship
Film fans and the community at large can share a unique film experience complete with pre-screening parties, specialty cocktails, contests and more! This week Films at Manship presents:
March 1 - Rust and Bone
March 2 - Man without Words

100 Lafayette Street