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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


4th
Celebrate the 4th Downtown!
Journey downtown to the Baton Rouge Riverfront and celebrate this day of freedom. The Annual Star-Spangled Celebration activities will kick off at 1:30 p.m. at the Riverfront Stage between the USS KIDD Veterans Memorial and Red Stick Plaza. Tour the USS KIDD from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. or watch the fireworks from the decks of the USS KIDD. The Hilton, Manship Theatre, LSU Museum of Art, and others will also hold special events and deals. Visit our website for more info and event schedule.

http://www.downtownbatonrouge.org/play4th.asp


mouse
Playmakers of BR presents: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie @ Manship Theatre
It all began so simply... a boy is allowed to stay at home for the first time. But, the Mouse shows up, hungry - talkative - and not to be ignored. The Boy gives the Mouse a cookie hoping to send him on his way, but there's no stopping this Mouse! And he's only getting started.

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)

http://www.manshiptheatre.org/events/event-dates/175/

daltons
Dalton's Homecoming Reunion
The Dalton's Homecoming Reunion will begin at 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 27th. Free music and food will be provided. Come share a story you may have from the Dalton's Department Store days, The Rathskellar, The Beef Tavern, Didees Restaurant, or Tabby's Blues Box.

http://www.daltonsdowntown.com/


LASM_wine
Fine Art, Fine Wine @ LASM
Unwind at this after-hours event, touring the exhibition The Purse and the Person: A Century of Women's Purses with art curator Elizabeth Weinstein. Wine and hors d'oeuvres are complimentary with admission: $5 members, $10 nonmembers.

When: Thursday, June 25, 5:00 - 7:00PM
Where: Louisiana Art & Science Museum

http://www.lasm.org/exhibits/events.shtml

RSRD
Red Stick Roller Derby @ River Center
Saturday, June 27th, RSRD will be taking on Auburn Alabama's Burn City Rollers in a rematch! The first time these teams went head to head was in April 2009, and the result was a win for RSRD. Will the Red Stick girls be able to pull off another victory? Be there for the TIGERTOWN THROWDOWN!

When: June 27, 2009, doors open at 6PM, bout starts at 7PM
Where: Baton Rouge River Center

http://www.redstickrollerderby.com/

winewalk

"Wine Walk Wednesday"
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 24, 5:30 p.m.

winewalkbr@gmail.com



bou_tibs

This Week at Boudreaux & Thibodeaux's

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
Balcony: CHARLIE HAGER (Variety) 10pm - 1am

Friday, June 26th
Balcony: SMOKEHOUSE PORTER BAND (Blues / Soul / R&B) 6pm - 9pm
Nightclub: DUSTIN RAY & SOUTHERN GROOVE (Swamp Pop / Classic Rock / Funk) 9:45pm - 1:45am

Saturday, June 27th
Balcony: PETER SIMON (Rock Variety) 6pm - 9pm
Nightclub: CRACKER JACKSON (Rock) 9:45pm - 1:45am

www.myspace.com/boudreauxdowntown


willies

Downtown Welcomes Willies on the River
The owners of The Little Village Restaurant would like to invite you and a guest for a preview of Willies on the River, the Hottest new bar Downtown. Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres will be served. Cash Bar. We look forward to seeing you!

When: June 23, 2009 from 6:00 till 10:00 p.m.
Where: 140 Main Street, beneath The Little Village Restaurant (453 Lafayette Street)


BREADA

Whole Foods & BREADA's 5% Community Giving Day
Whole Foods Market has chosen local non- profit Big River Economic and Agricultural Development Alliance (BREADA) as their partner for the 5% Community Giving Day. Shop at Whole Foods Market on Wednesday June 24, 2009 and 5% of the net sales from that day will be donated to BREADA. BREADA is the organization that operates Main Street Market downtown and 3 weekly locations of the Red Stick Farmers Market. BREADA is committed to building community and supporting Louisiana's small family farmers, fishers and food artisans by building a fair and just local food system.

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.


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