Events for Saturday, December 23, 2006

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Morning

Red Stick Farmers' Market

8 a.m. to noon, Downtown Baton Rouge (Free)

Main Street Market

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

8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Downtown Baton Rouge

Red Stick Farmers' Market

8 a.m. to noon, Downtown Baton Rouge (Free)

Living History Weekend: War of 1812

Join the USS KIDD Living History crew as they demonstrate the weaponry, uniforms, equipment and tactics of General Andrew Jackson's troops during the Battle of New Orleans.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m., USS Kidd Veterans Memorial & Museum

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

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

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 5 p.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum

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

Planetarium: Laser Holidays

This favorite holiday program returns to delight the whole family with laser graphics choreographed to popular tunes such as 'Sleigh Ride,' 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,' 'Jingle Bell Rock,' and many others by artists such as Tchaikovsky, Bing Cros

10 a.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Quantum Connections

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

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

Tidbits With Tiny Tim

Manship Theatre offers audiences a memorable holiday package with the announcement of "Tidbits with Tiny Tim" prior to matinee performances of A Christmas Carol, a co-production with Playmakers of Baton Rouge. 'Tidbits With Tiny Tim' features a "meet

12:30 p.m., Louisiana State University - Shaw Center for the Arts

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

Christmas Carol

Charles Dickens' unforgettable tale of hope and redemption tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his magical journey from a miserable miser to a generous and loving man. This Yuletide classic continues to touch the hearts and minds of the world wit

2 p.m., Louisiana State University - Shaw Center for the Arts

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

Planetarium: Laser Holidays

This favorite holiday program returns to delight the whole family with laser graphics choreographed to popular tunes such as 'Sleigh Ride,' 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,' 'Jingle Bell Rock,' and many others by artists such as Tchaikovsky, Bing Cros

5 p.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Evening

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

6 p.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Imbroglio

Imbroglio is a Baton Rouge band that plays progressive, experimental rock/metal music with a funky Latin feel.

7 p.m., The Darkroom

Planetarium Visual Music Show - Pink Floyd: The Wall

Pink Floyd's album 'The Wall' from 1979 is one of the most creative musical productions in the history of rock music. 'Another Brick in the Wall,' 'Comfortably Numb,' Hey You,' 'Run Like Hell' and others epitomize the story of an antihero between war

7 p.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Christmas Carol

Charles Dickens' unforgettable tale of hope and redemption tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his magical journey from a miserable miser to a generous and loving man. This Yuletide classic continues to touch the hearts and minds of the world wit

7:30 p.m., Louisiana State University - Shaw Center for the Arts

Retro Active

DJ Grand Marquis will spin tunes at Baton Rouge's best dance party.

8 p.m., Varsity Theatre

Planetarium: Sonic Vision

'SonicVision' is a groundbreaking digitally animated music show. 'SonicVision' takes audiences in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium's Exxon Mobil Space Theater on a mind-warping musical roller-coaster ride through an astounding dreamspace. With a m

8 p.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum

John Morgan

Morgan thinks the South is a funny place. A native of Louisiana, Morgan's blunt observations of the South's unique cultural discourse has earned him the nickname"the Ragin' Cajun," as well as a reputation for telling it like it is about Southern resi

8 p.m., The Funny Bone Comedy Club

Night

Live Music at The Vineyard

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

9 p.m., The Vineyard

Chicago Al and the BackBurners

Chicago Al and the BackBurners are one of the best new groups in the blues genre to come along in years.

9 p.m., Slippery Pete's

We Landed on the Moon!

Marked by many for stardom, Baton Rouge based We Landed on the Moon! blasts through complex issues of conflict, love and loss with the aplomb of a rocket igniting into the night sky. With a knack for marking explosiveness with introspection, the quin

9 p.m., Spanish Moon

Live Music

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

9:30 p.m., The Roux House

John Morgan

Morgan thinks the South is a funny place. A native of Louisiana, Morgan's blunt observations of the South's unique cultural discourse has earned him the nickname"the Ragin' Cajun," as well as a reputation for telling it like it is about Southern resi

10 p.m., The Funny Bone Comedy Club

Dance Fever With DJ Nick

DJ Nick's Indie Rock Dance Party is the only local nightlife activity that offers dancer friendly music from Postal Service to Mount Sims.

11 p.m., Red Star Bar

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Bonfest

Time TBA, Levee in Port Allen

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