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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


eventmanual
Event Procedures & Guidelines
An Event Procedures and Guidelines manual is now available for anyone looking to facilitate an event or open a business Downtown! The manual is a compilation of existing City/Parish policies for special events, parades, etc. created to act as a guide through the permitting processes and procedures. The manual is available at the DDD office and at downtownbatonrouge.org/playEventProcedures.asp where it can be browsed by sections.

For questions regarding Downtown Event Procedures and Guidelines please contact:
Gabriel Vicknair- Special Events and Marketing Coordinator- gvicknair@brgov.com

Click here to view and download the manual


myrtles
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie &
A Clockwork Orange @ Manship


If You Give a Mouse a Cookie:
A Playmakers of Baton Rouge Production
Friday, June 19 - Sunday, June 28
(visit the Manship Theatre website for show times)

A Clockwork Orange
"The adventures of a young man whose principle interests are ultra-violence and Beethoven"
Friday, June 19, 10PM

http://www.manshiptheatre.org/

laughs on river
"Laughs on the River" @ Lyceum Ballroom
The funniest comedians from BET Comic View, Comedy Central, Funnybone Comedy clubs and more will be stopping by to perform and give the crowd exactly what they need in these times. Laughter. On the River afterparty starts immediately after the show and we will tear the house down while DJ Marquis gives us the sounds we need. So come on out, have a laugh, have a drink and witness the new coming of Comedy in the Baton Rouge area.

Thursday, June 18, 8PM - 1AM


juneteenth
"Juneteenth" Celebration Saturday in Galvez Plaza
The Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement.

When: June 20, 2009, 12PM to 7PM
Where: Galvez Plaza / North Blvd.

http://www.juneteenth.com/

pride
Pride of Place: Stories of Old South Baton Rouge
Pride of Place: Stories of Old South Baton Rouge, a yearlong, comprehensive celebration of a neighborhood and an era. Opening June 18, 2009, at the Louisiana State Museum - Baton Rouge, Pride of Place is the latest effort to expand community partnerships and exhibitions across the State Museum. This exhibition will also usher in the Museum's new "free admission" policy. Starting June 18, admission to all exhibitions at the Louisiana State Museum - Baton Rouge will be free to the public.

When: Thursday, June 18, at 1:30 p.m.
Where:
Louisiana State Museum

http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/pr_releases/
20090616_OSBR_Media.doc

soulja
Swagga Check Tour
"He's a genius, man. It's like catching Michael Jackson before he actually hit wax. It's that kind of talent." Strong words, words more likely attributable to an overzealous blogger than one of the game's rising impresarios. But Mr. Collipark, known best for his irrepressible production behind the Ying Yang Twins, uses those very superlatives in describing Atlanta-based phenom Soulja Boy. Skeptical? Consider this: at an age normally reserved for acne remedies and orthodonture, Soulja Boy signed to the inimitable roster at Interscope Records.

When: June 21, 2009, 7:30pm
Where: Baton Rouge River Center

http://www.brrivercenter.com/site.php?pageID=71&eID=511

winewalk

"Wine Walk Wednesday" Tonight!
This week we will begin @ Kingfish Lounge at or around 5:30pm. Pick up your $10 wristbands here. The walk will visit Stroube's Chophouse, Tsunami, 333 Bistreaux, and finally, The Wine Loft. Each will serve wine glasses at least half off for a total of 16 tastings and 16 glasses half off.

When:
Wednesday, June 17, 5:30 p.m.

winewalkbr@gmail.com



bou_tibs

This Week at Boudreaux & Thibodeaux's

Thursday, June 18th

Balcony: DREW ZAUNBRECHER Duo 10pm - 1am

Friday, June 19th

Balcony: CHRIS SHERMAN (Variety) 6pm - 9pm
Nightclub: GEARED UP (Rock) 9pm - 1am

Saturday, June 20th
Balcony: THE BAYOU BOYS 6pm - 9pm
Nightclub: JARYD LANE 9:45pm - 1:45am

Thursday, June 25th (An EN TOUR PRODUCTION)
Nightclub: EDEN BRENT 9pm - 12am
*Winner of the 2009 Memphis Blues Foundation's Artist of the Year & Acoustic Album of the Year

www.myspace.com/boudreauxdowntown


red stick farmers

Fresh Fest "Squash-Tastic" Day
Look around the Market and find out why we're claiming this Saturday a Fresh Fest "Squash-Tastic" day. Jeremy Langlois, Executive Chef at Houmas House, will create squash dishes inspired by the Market's summer bounty during the Fresh from the Market cooking show. Doyle Hanson returns to professionally sharpen your knives and garden tools. And the kids will be thrilled to find Liz Lopes at the Market with face painting for the young at heart.

Fifth Street & Main Street
Saturday 8AM - 12PM

http://breada.org/main/


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!


Downtown_show

Ready for your close-up, BR?
Tune in to the hot new show Hollywood Presents Downtown, a 30-minute program, which is shot in Hollywood's Studio 7 on the banks of the Mississippi River, where you'll find out the latest from Downtown Baton Rouge. With special guest interviews and details on blockbuster events happening on the riverfront, you'll be ready for all the action.

The show airs each Wednesday at 8:30PM and Saturday at 10:00PM on Cox Channel 4.

www.casinorouge.com/Downtown%20show.aspx



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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