Events for Friday, December 8, 2006

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Morning

Main Street Market

Main Street Market will features the freshest fruits, veggies, dairy products and meats.

7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Downtown Baton Rouge

Planetarium: Coral Reef Adventure

Coral Reef Adventure takes you to some of the largest, most beautiful and endangered coral reefs in the world. Come join the courageous expedition of a dedicated, real-life husband-andwife team, Howard and Michele Hall, who risk their lives to bring

9 a.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Literary Visions

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Louisiana Art & Artist Guild Gallery (Free)

Knute Heldner: New Acquisitions from Special Collections, LSU Libraries

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., LSU Museum of Art

Whispers from the Stone: The James R. and Ann A. Peltier Collection of Chinese Jade

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., LSU Museum of Art

Impressionists and Modern Masters From the New Orleans Museum of Art

'Impressionists and Modern Masters' showcases major painters associated with the artistic movements occurring between 1860 and 1950, a period in art history characterized by an explosion of artistic innovation. The selection begins with the immediate

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum

1990-1994 Interior Restoration

'1990-1994 Interior Restoration' will feature photographs by Marie Constantine.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Old State Capitol

Paths to the Press: Printmaking and American Women Artist

'Paths to the Press: Printmaking and American Women Artist,' (1910-1960) is the first major exhibition to survey women artists' contributions to printmaking in the United States during the first half of the 20th century.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Louisiana State University - Shaw Center for the Arts

Whispers From the Stone: The James R. and Ann A. Peltier Collection of Chinese Jade

'Whispers From the Stone: The James R. and Ann A. Peltier Collection of Chinese Jade' showcases the Peltier collection of impressive jade artworks from the Qing Dynasty through the eyes of a Western connoisseur of Chinese culture. Through the curator

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Louisiana State University - Shaw Center for the Arts

Woven Art: Native American Basketry From the Sharon and Jack Field Collection

'Woven Art: Native American Basketry' from the Sharon and Jack Field Collection highlights a small portion of the works Sharon and Jack Field have collected over the decades. The exhibition includes over thirty woven baskets, olla vessels, water jugs

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Louisiana State University - Shaw Center for the Arts

Art for Hearts Sake: The Hurricane Poster Project

The exhibition features posters created by graphic artists from around the world reflecting concern about Louisianan's plight.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Old State Capitol

Quantum Connections

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Brunner Gallery

Planetarium: Dipper's Adventure

Dipper the bear and his friends take the audience on an interactive adventure to discover constellations, the moon and other daytime and nighttime objects in the sky. This program is intended for first-time visitors to the planetarium.

10 a.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Doodlebops, The

The Doodlebops "Get on the Bus" for their first US concert tour! Seen on the Disney Channel's "Playhouse Disney" lineup, Deedee, Rooney and Moe Doodle have fun, playing music and being silly.

10:30 a.m., Baton Rouge River Center

Planetarium - Adrenaline Rush: The Science of Risk

'Adrenaline Rush: The Science of Risk' takes large-format audiences on a breathtaking journey from extraordinary heights, featuring spectacular footage of extreme skydiving and focusing as well on both the biology of risk-taking and the physics that

11 a.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Afternoon

Frankie Gould, Chris Johns, Steve Schmidt and Ed Smith

Noon to 6 p.m., Baton Rouge Gallery (Free)

Planetarium: The Star of Bethlehem

Join the journey in search of the celestial object that led the wise men to the Christ Child. Along the way, this program answers questions about who the wise men were, where they came from and what they saw in the night sky so long ago. At the time

Noon, Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Planetarium - Adrenaline Rush: The Science of Risk

'Adrenaline Rush: The Science of Risk' takes large-format audiences on a breathtaking journey from extraordinary heights, featuring spectacular footage of extreme skydiving and focusing as well on both the biology of risk-taking and the physics that

1 p.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Planetarium: The Star of Bethlehem

Join the journey in search of the celestial object that led the wise men to the Christ Child. Along the way, this program answers questions about who the wise men were, where they came from and what they saw in the night sky so long ago. At the time

2 p.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Planetarium: Coral Reef Adventure

Coral Reef Adventure takes you to some of the largest, most beautiful and endangered coral reefs in the world. Come join the courageous expedition of a dedicated, real-life husband-andwife team, Howard and Michele Hall, who risk their lives to bring

3 p.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Planetarium: The Star of Bethlehem

Join the journey in search of the celestial object that led the wise men to the Christ Child. Along the way, this program answers questions about who the wise men were, where they came from and what they saw in the night sky so long ago. At the time

4 p.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Evening

J.D. Blake

6:30 p.m., Monjunis Italian

Doodlebops, The

The Doodlebops "Get on the Bus" for their first US concert tour! Seen on the Disney Channel's "Playhouse Disney" lineup, Deedee, Rooney and Moe Doodle have fun, playing music and being silly.

6:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center

Cajun Dances

Cut a rug Cajun style

7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., American Legion Hall ($7)

Inner City Nutcracker, The

IPT and Mid-City Dance Project team up to bring you their annual performance of 'The Inner City Nutcracker.' Mid-City Dance Project, Inc., is a non-profit corporation whose mission is to provide educational and preformance opportunities to inner city

7 p.m., Independence Park Theatre

Head Drone

Head Drone plays alternative music and hails from Lafayette.

7 p.m., The Darkroom

Have a Ball with Marcia Ball

7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Louisiana State University - Reilly Theatre ($75 - $150)

Live Music

Enjoy different live bands every Friday night at the Magnolia Cafe.

8 p.m., Magnolia Cafe

Captain Legendary Band

Their originals successfully blend country and southern Rock styles, with clever lyrics. Talented musicians and vocalists, as well as gifted songwriters, their shows are a high energy party where every one has a good time. They have shared the stage

8 p.m., Varsity Theatre

Night

The Family Dinner Comedy Troupe

9 p.m. to 11 p.m., Perks ($5)

Live Music at The Vineyard

Enjoy a variety of different bands Tuesday through Saturday at The Vineyard.

9 p.m., The Vineyard

Live Music

Enjoy a different rock band every Wednesday through Saturday at Roux House.

9:30 p.m., The Roux House

Zenbilly

Zenbilly is a hard rockin' blues band from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

10:45 p.m., Northgate Tavern

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