Holiday Music Magic
11/27/2009-
1/3/2010
For more information please visit us on our website www.lasm.org
Tuesday- Wednesday 10 AM, 12 PM, and 2 PM
Thursday- Friday 10 AM and 12 PM
Saturday 12 PM, 4 PM, and 6 PM
Sunday 4 PM
Location: Louisiana Art & Science Museum; 100 River Road South
Contact: 225-344-5272
Star
of Bethlehem
11/27/2009- 1/3/2009
Tuesday- Wednesday 10 AM, 12 PM, and 2
PM
Thursday- Friday 10 AM and 12 PM
Saturday- 12 PM, 4 PM, and 6 PM
Sunday- 4 PM
For more information please visit our
website at www.lasm.org
Location: Louisiana Art
& Science Museum 100 River Road south
Contact: 225-344-5272
LSU
Symphonic Band Concert
Tuesday, 12/1/2009
For more information please visit our
website www.fbcbr.com
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: First Baptist
Church of Baton Rouge
North
Boulevard Festival of Lights
Friday, 12/04/2009
Lighting
Ceremony & Christmas Performance
Time: 4:00 PM -
9:00 PM
Capital One Bank's Ice Skating on the River Outdoor Ice rink
will be free!
Location: River Center Plaza
Santa's Gift Shop
Friday,
12/04/2009
Time: 4:00 PM-
9:00 PM
Shop early for the holidays at Santa's specialty shops Find
innovative, hand crafted gifts from talented local artisans at Baton Rouge's
most unique shopping experience! Coordinated by the Arts Council of Greater
Baton Rouge
Community Stage
Friday, 12/04/2009
Time: 5:00 PM
- 6:00 PM and 6:30 PM- 9:00 PM
Will be Featuring BR center for visual and performing Arts, EBRP
Children's Choir, EBRP Junior Chorus, LA Youth Orchestra, Baton Rouge Music
Studio, Center Stage Performing Arts Academy, Sweet Adeline's and more...
Location: River Center Plaza
Free Snow Village
Friday,
12/04/2009
Time: 5:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
Experience 6 tons of real snow and enjoy snow ice cream cones after
fun in the snow.
Location: River Center Plaza
Mayor's Stage
Friday,
12/04/2009
Time: 5:00 PM-
6:00 PM
Featuring After 8 www.after8music.com
Location: Galvez Plaza
Lighting
of the Christmas Tree
Time: 6:15 PM
Fireworks immediately following!
Swing Into Christmas
Street Dance
Friday,
12/04/2009
Time: 6:15 PM
- 9:00 PM
Featuring Ned Fasullo and his Fabulous Big Band Orchestra
playing holiday and big band favorites for more information visit us at www.nedfasullo.com
Location: Galvez Plaza
Classic Christmas Movies
Friday,
12/04/2009
Time: 6:30 PM
- 9:00 PM
Location: River Center Plaza
Old State Capital
Friday,
12/04/2009
North
Boulevard
Time: 6:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
Christmas Open House, "Santa in the Senate" including photos
with Santa and Mrs. Claus for $5 each.
Christmas carols with musical trio Kenny Kleinpeter on piano,
Jennifer Ellis, vocalist and David Ellis on bass; create free Victorian
ornaments; enjoy refreshments. For more information please check out our
website http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/tabid/245/Default.aspx View Elf with Will Ferrell and The Grinch That
Stole Christmas with Jim Carrey in the House Chamber
Contact: 225-389-5520
Miracle on Third Street
Friday,
12/04/2009
Time: 5:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
Third Street restaurants and shops open for this special
evening.
Location: North Boulevard down to North Street
Le Baton de Noel
Friday,
12/04/2009
Storefront
Christmas Decorations Contest
Businesses and merchants in the Downtown Development District will
get into the spirit and compete for the best decorated storefront. Mayor Holden
will present Le Baton de Noel, designed by nationally recognized artist Denise
Greenwood, and a gift certificate to the winner.
Foundation for
Historical Louisiana
Friday,
12/04/2009
Time: 5:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
Join us at the Old Governor's Mansion for a magical train ride
on the Mansion Express headed to the North Boulevard Pole. Children are
encouraged to come dressed in their PJ's. Hot chocolate and cookies will be
available. Have your picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Clause at the North
Pole. We will have live Christmas music to be enjoyed! Don't forget to bring
your Christmas wish list as we will have goodies and gifts sold in our Museum
Shop. There will be a nominal cost for
the pictures and train ride. All proceeds will go to the Foundation for
Historical Louisiana.
Location: Old Governor's Mansion
Contact: 225- 387-2464
5th Annual
Christmas Trunk Show
Friday,
12/04/2009
Time: 10:00 AM
- 8:00 PM
Receive 25 % off one item in the LSU Museum Store. Visit us on
our website www.lsumoa.com
Location: LSU Museum of Art 100 Lafayette St.
Contact: 225-389-7210
Contemporary Fine Art
Sales
Friday,
12/04/2009
Time: 4:30 PM
- 8:30 PM
There will be a photography exhibition by various artists. Also,
displaying a selection of fine and functional artwork for one - of- a - kind holiday
gifts by Brunner artist Gallery is open to the public during the Festival of
Lights. For more information please visit our website www.brunnergallery.com
Contact: 225-389-7224
Location: Brunner Gallery, Shaw Center for Arts, 100 Lafayette St.
Bethlehem Village
Friday,
12/04/2009
First
Presbyterian Church
Time: 5:45 PM
- 7:00 PM
There will be a showing of the Live Nativity Production,
including live animals and a live choir, facing North Boulevard on the East
side of the Sanctuary. There will also be crafts, snakes, face painting, and
stories for children and their parents. For information please check out our
website http://www.fpcbr.org
Location: North Boulevard between 7th and 8th street.
Contact: 225-387-0617
Reindeer Run and Jingle
Bell Jog
Friday,
12/04/2009
For more information take at look at our site www.reindeer-run.com
Time: 6:00 PM
Registration, 7:00 PM Fun Run, 7:20 PM 5K
Location: City Plaza at the corner of North Blvd. and 4th Street
Contact: 225-819-7095
The Baton Rouge Arts
Market
Saturday,
12/05/2009
Time: 8:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
For more information call 225-344-8558 or visit us on the web at www.artsbr.org
Location: 5th and Main Street
Give
the Gift of Art! Paint a Present Workshop
Saturday, 12/05/2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
There is no better way to celebrate the holidays than to give a gift of
yourself. This workshop will guide participants through creating their very own
unique painting to give as a gift or keep and display with holiday pride! They
will learn various painting techniques, how to create color, different brush
stroke and various artist "secrets" that will help them create the
best gift of all.
Location: Arts Council of Baton Rouge
Contact: 225-344-8558
Admission: $65 Registration & Supplies
Mass and Celebration
Saturday,
12/05/2009
Guest Choir at Mass for more information http://www.cathedralofstjoseph.org/
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: St.
Joseph Cathedral
Contact: 225-387-5928
Annual Holiday Ornament
Workshop
Sunday,
12/06/2009
For more information please visit our website www.lasm.org
Time: 1 PM -
3:30 PM
Location: Louisiana Art & Science Museum; 100 River Road South
Contact: 225-344-5272
Painting the Heavens: A
Talk with Eileen Reeves
Sunday,
12/06/2009
For more information please visit our website www.lasm.org.
Time: 2 PM
Location: Louisiana Art & Science Museum; 100 River Road South
Contact: 225- 344-5272
Bethlehem Village
Sunday,
12/06/2009
First Presbyterian Church
Time: 5:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
There will be a showing of the Live Nativity Production,
including live animals and a live choir; there will also be crafts, snakes,
face painting, and stories for children and their parents. For information
please check out our website http://www.fpcbr.org
Location: Facing
North Boulevard on the East side of the Sanctuary
Contact: 225-387-0617
USS Kidd
Sunday,
12/06/2009
Admission for the museum is free for the 1st Sunday. There
is a fee for to enter the ship for more information www.usskidd.com
Location: 305 South River Road
Contact:
225-342-1942
Baton Rouge Concert Band
Christmas Concert
Sunday,
12/06/2009
For more information please visit our website http://www.cathedralofstjoseph.org/
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: St.
Joseph Cathedral
Contact: 225-387-5928
A
Rural Life Christmas
Sunday, 12/06/2009
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Musical groups, demonstrating artisans, storytellers, and costumed re-enactors
will interpret a traditional Louisiana Christmas. The event will end with a
bonfire. For further info, visit www.RuralLife.lsu.edu or call 225-765-2437.
Location: Rural Life Museum
Contact: 225-765-2437
Admission: Adults-$7.00 Children and under 12, free
BRSO's
Lamar Family Chamber Series
Sunday, 12/06/2009
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The BRSO Brass and Percussion Players will perform their annual 'Christmas
Brass,' a live performance of popular holiday music. For further information
call 225-383-0500 or visit www.brso.org
Location: St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Contact: 225-383-0555
Admission: Yes
LSU
A Cappella Candlelight Concert
Sunday, 12/06/2009
Time: 8:00 PM
For more information please visit our
website www.fbcbr.com
Location: First Baptist
Church of Baton Rouge
Pearl Harbor Day
Memorial Service
Monday,
12/07/2009
Time: 11:55 AM
Memorial Service for United States Coast Guard ship White Alder.
A memorial service will be held at the Louisiana Memorial Plaza for the
seventeen (17) crewmen lost aboard the Coast Guard buoy tender USCGC WHITE
ALDER (WLM-541) in 1968. The ship went down in the Mississippi. For more
information take at look our website www.usskidd.com
Between 2:00 and 3:00PM we will also be dedicating the United States Coast
Guard Memorial here at the USS KIDD. (The time has not been totally set in
stone, so it will be either 2:00 PM or 3:00PM, ---TBA.
Contact: 225-342-1942
Sounds of the Season
Monday,
12/07/2009
Time: 12:05 PM
Rebecca Todaro will be playing the Harp for more information
please visit us on the web at www.firstmethodist.org
Location: First United Methodist Church 930 North Blvd.
Contact: 225-383-4777
The Amateur Radio Club
Monday,
12/07/2009
Time: 9:00 AM
- 4:30 PM
Also known as Ham Radio will present a demonstration for more
information look at our website www.usskidd.com
Location: USS Kidd
Contact: 225-342-1942
Broadway in Baton Rouge:
The Wizard of OZ
Tuesday,
12/08/2009
Time: 8:00 PM
11:00 PM
There truly is no place like home as the wonderful WIZARD OF OZ,
twists into Baton Rouge! The entire family will travel the Yellow Brick Road
with effects, dazzling choreography and classic songs. Tickets available via www.ticketmaster.com or River center box office.
Location: Baton Rouge River Center
Contact: 225-389-4940
Holiday
Herbal Tea & Workshop
Wednesday, 12/09/2009
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Culinary herbalist, Sarah Liberta will demonstrate recipes and craft ideas for
using herbs and spices in foods and decorations for the holidays, and guests
will have the opportunity to make some of the items to take home.
Location: Baton Rouge Garden Center
Contact: 225-296-8008
Admission: $50
Baton Rouge High Christmas
Concert
Thursday,
12/10/2009
Time: 7:30 PM
For more information please visit our website http://www.cathedralofstjoseph.org/
Location: St.
Joseph Cathedral
Contact: 225-387-5928
Christmas Flourish
Friday,
12/11/2009
Time: 8:3 AM,
11:00 AM
FUMC Chanel Choir and Orchestra for more information visit our
website www.firstmethodist.org
Location: First United Methodist Church
Contact: 225- 383- 477
Deck the Halls -
Reception
Friday,
12/11/2009
Time: 6:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
Our exhibition dates are 11/23/2009 - 12/23/2009 or check us out
on our website at www.artsbr.org
Location: The Art's Council Community Gallery 427 Laurel St.
Contact: 225-344-8558
A Gift for Lyman Bourke
Friday, 12/11/2009- 12/12/2009
Time: 8:00
PM - 10:00 PM
A beloved holiday tradition! 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 a favorite of young and old alike. For more information please visit our website http://www.manshiptheatre.org/site.php
Location: Manship
Theatre at Shaw Center for the Arts
Contact: 225-344-0334
Admission: Yes
The Baton Rouge Arts
Market
Saturday,
12/12/2009
5th and Main Street
Time: 8:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
For more information call 225-344-8558 or visit us on the web at www.artsbr.org
59th Annual
Kiwanis Christmas Parade
Saturday,
12/12/2009
Time: 4:30 PM
For more information please visit our website www.christmasinbr.com
Location: Downtown Baton Rouge
Contact: 225-717-4551
BRSO's
Lamar Family Chamber Series
Saturday, 12/12/2009
Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
The BRSO Brass and Percussion Players will perform their annual 'Christmas
Brass,' a live performance of popular holiday music. For further information
call 225-383-0500 or visit www.brso.org
Location: Columbia Theater
Contact: 225-383-0500
Admission: Yes
Downtown
Christmas Parade
Saturday, 12/12/2009
Time: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Christmas parade presented by Cortana Kiwanis. For more information visit www.christmasinbr.com or contact Marc Pater with Cortana Kiwanis at
603-5914.
Location: Downtown Baton Rouge
Contact: 225-603-5914
Holiday Music Magic
Saturday,
12/12/2009
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: LA Art & Science Museum
Contact:
225-344-5272
First
Baptist Church Christmas Program
Sunday, 12/13/2009
For more information please visit our
website www.fbcbr.com
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: First Baptist
Church of Baton Rouge
A
Gift for Lyman Bourke
Sunday, 12/13/2009
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A beloved holiday tradition! 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 a favorite of young
and old alike. For more information please check out our website http://www.manshiptheatre.org/site.php
Location: Manship Theatre at Shaw Center for the Arts
Contact: 225-344-0334
Admission: Yes
Jim Brickman Beautiful
World Christmas
Sunday,
12/13/2009
For more information please take a look at our website at www.brrivercenter.com
Time: 4 PM
Location: Baton Rouge River Center
Contact: 225- 389-3030
Baton Rouge Symphony
Holiday Brass Concert
Sunday,
12/13/2009
For more information please visit our website http://www.cathedralofstjoseph.org/
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: St.
Joseph Cathedral
Contact: 225-387-5928
Sounds of the Season
Monday,
12/14/2009
Time: 12:05 PM
Rebecca Todaro will be playing the Harp for more information
please visit us on the web at www.firstmethodist.org
Location: First United Methodist Church 930 North Blvd.
Contact: 225-383-4777
The Holiday Listening
Room
Wednesday,
12/16/2009
Time: 7:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
For more information please visit our website http://www.artsbr.org/
Reservations Required
Location: "Lyceum" 124 Third Street
Contact: 225-344-8558
The Longest Night
Thursday,
12/17/2009
Time: 7:00 PM
Join us for A Service of Hope and Remembrance for more
information please visit us on the web at www.firstmethodist.org
Location: First United Methodist Church 930 North Blvd.
Contact: 225-383-4777
A Gift
for Lyman Bourke
12/17/2009 - 12/20/2009
Time: 7:30
PM - 10:00 PM
A beloved holiday tradition! 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 a favorite of young and old alike. For more information please visit our website http://www.manshiptheatre.org/site.php
Location: Manship
Theatre at Shaw Center for the Arts
Contact: 225-344-0334
Admission: Yes
Ice
Skating
12/18/2009 - 1/03/2009
Time: All Day
Admission includes 90 minutes of skating, skate rental & a drink. Closed
Dec. 25 Times vary daily. For further information contact the Baton Rouge River
Center www.brivercenter.com or Ticketmaster at 225-761-8400 or visit www.ticketmaster.com
Location: Baton Rouge River Center
Contact: 225-389-3093
Admission: $12
The Scale Modelers
Saturday,
12/19/2009
Time: 10:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
They will present a demonstration for more information look at
our website www.usskidd.com
Location: USS Kidd
Contact: 225-342-1942
The Baton Rouge Arts
Market
Saturday,
12/19/2009
5th and Main Street
Time: 8:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
For more information call 225-344-8558 or visit us on the web at www.artsbr.org
The Nutcracker: A Tale
from the Bayou
Saturday,
12/19/2009
For more information please look at our website www.brrivercenter.com
Time: 2:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Location: Baton Rouge River Center
Contact: 225-389- 3030
Musical Celebration of
Christmas
Sunday,
12/20/2009
Time: 10:00 AM
Location:
Wesley United Methodist Church
The Nutcracker: A Tale
from the Bayou
Saturday,
12/20/2009
For more information please look at our website www.brrivercenter.com
Time: 2:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Location: Baton Rouge River Center
Contact: 225-389- 3030
Service of Advent
Lessons and Carols
Sunday,
12/20/2009
For more information please check out our website http://www.stjameschurchbr.org
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: St. James Episcopal 205
N. 4th Street
Christmas carol
Pilgrimage
Sunday,
12/20/2009
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Starts at Mt. Zion Baptist Church 356 East Blvd.
Community
School for the Arts
12/21/2009 - 12/23/2009
For more information about the
Winter Arts blast please visit our website www.artsbr.org
Contact: 225-344-8558
Sounds of the Season
Monday,
12/21/2009
Time: 12:05 PM
Rebecca Todaro will be playing the Harp for more information
please visit us on the web at www.firstmethodist.org
Location: First United Methodist Church 930 North Blvd.
Contact: 225-383-4777
A Gift
for Lyman Bourke
12/22/2009- 12/23/2009
Time: 7:30
PM - 10:00 PM
A beloved holiday tradition! 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 a favorite of young and old alike. For more information please visit our website http://www.manshiptheatre.org/site.php
Location: Manship
Theatre at Shaw Center for the Arts
Contact: 225-344-0334
Admission: Yes
Christmas Eve Services
Thursday,
12/24/2009
Services followed by a performance of the Live Nativity and
communion. For more information please visit our website http://www.cathedralofstjoseph.org/
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: St.
Joseph Cathedral
Contact: 225-387-5928
Christmas Eve Services
Thursday,
12/24/2009
Time: 4:00
Service includes a live Nativity performance. For more
information please visit our website www.fpcbr.org
Location: First Presbyterian Church 763 North Blvd.
Contact: 225-387-0617
Christmas Eve Services
Thursday,
12/24/2009
Time: 11:00 AM
Children's Service, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and 11:00 PM Services for Holy Communion
For more information please visit us on our website at www.firstmethodist.org
Location: First United Methodist Church 930 North Blvd.
Contact: 225-383-4777
Holiday Music Magic
Saturday,
12/26/2009
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: LA Art & Science Museum
Contact:
225-344-5272
A Gift for Lyman Bourke
12/26/2009 - 12/27/2009
Time: 7:30
PM - 10:00 PM
A beloved holiday tradition! 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 a favorite of young and old alike. For more information please visit our website http://www.manshiptheatre.org/site.php
Location: Manship
Theatre at Shaw Center for the Arts
Contact: 225-344-0334
Admission: Yes
Community
School for the Arts
12/28/2009 - 12/30/2009
For more information about the
Winter Arts blast please visit our website www.artsbr.org
Contact: 225-344-8558
BeauSoleil
Wednesday,
12/30/2009
Time: 7:30 PM
- 9:30 PM
Beau Soleil, easily one of Louisiana's most successful and
influential bands is constantly touring across the globe, however once a year
we are given a chance to see these Cajun treasures in their homeland. Come join
The Manship in welcoming the boy's home for a year end celebration that is not
to be missed. For more information
please check out our website http://www.manshiptheatre.org/site.php
Location: Manship Theatre at Shaw Center for the Arts
Contact: 225-344-0334
Dance the Night Away (New Year's Eve Party)
12/31/2009 - 12/31/2009
Thursday: 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Couples Jitterbug Contest 8:00 pm-10:00 pm. The Circuit Breakers will play from 7:00 pm-10:00 pm and True to Life will perform from 10:00 pm-2:00 am.
Location: Boudreaux & Thibodeaux
Contact: 225-636-2442
Admission: No Cover Charge!
New Year's Eve Celebration at Juban's
12/31/2009 - 12/31/2009
Thursday: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Two of the City's Party Favorites Join Forces for an unforgettable New Year's Eve Celebration. Ned Fasullo and the Fabulous Big Band Orchestra at Juban's with a 4-course dinner, dancing, party favors and champagne for toasting. Call for reservations. Regular a la carte beginning at 5pm
Location: Juban's Restaurant
Contact: 225-346-8422
Admission: Yes
New Year's Eve Celebration at the Crowne
12/31/2009 - 12/31/2009
Thursday: 6:30 PM - 1:00 AM
A grand celebration of Baton Rouge- dinner and dancing. Music provided by the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra and the V-Tones. Stay the night- packages start at $299 per couple; party only $200 per couple.
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel
Contact: 225-383-0500
Admission: Yes
Celeauxbrate '09 New Year's Eve at the Hilton Capitol Center
12/31/2008 - 01/01/2009
Wednesday All Day
New Year's Celebration includes: -Deluxe Accommodations -Champagne upon arrival in the lobby -Party in the Riverview Ballroom with party favors and Balloon Drop! -Extensive Hors d'oeuvres, Open Bar, and Live Music provided by the Tip Tops -Midnight Breakfast Buffet -Guaranteed Late Check-Out
Location: Hilton Capitol Center
Contact: 225-344-5866
Admission: $400 per couple
New Year's Eve at Embassy Suites
12/31/2009 - 01/01/2010
Thursday: 4:00 PM - 12:00 PM
You can toast to next year with Champagne, Two Keepsake Flutes and Favors in your Two-Room Suite. Ask for the 'New Years Eve' package (NYE code).
Location: Embassy Suites
Contact: 225-924-6566
Admission: Yes
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