Events for Friday, December 29, 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

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 4 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

Contemporary Dance: Technique Partnering

Kris Cangelosi is the instructor for this class.

10 a.m. to noon, Cangelosi Dance Centre

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

Planetarium Show: The Star of Bethlehem

This show explores the splendor of the winter skies, merging science, mythology, religious observance, winter traditions and music.

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 Show: The Star of Bethlehem

This show explores the splendor of the winter skies, merging science, mythology, religious observance, winter traditions and music.

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 Show: The Star of Bethlehem

This show explores the splendor of the winter skies, merging science, mythology, religious observance, winter traditions and music.

4 p.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Evening

J.D. Blake

6:30 p.m., Monjunis Italian

Cajun Dances

Cut a rug Cajun style

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

Live Music

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

8 p.m., Magnolia Cafe

Marc Ryan

Marc Ryan is one of the most requested club comics touring today. It's no surprise because for 11 straight years, Marc has delivered a highly energetic hilarious performance nightly. His fans describe him as extremely charismatic and fun to watch. He

8 p.m., The Funny Bone Comedy Club

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

Meriwether

9 p.m., Varsity Theatre ($7)

Fire the Flood, The

The Fire the Flood is a hardcore/metal band from North Carolina.

9 p.m., The Darkroom

Elvin Killerbee

9 p.m., Slippery Pete's

Tabu

Tabu is an alternative/hip hop/rock band from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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

Marc Ryan

Marc Ryan is one of the most requested club comics touring today. It's no surprise because for 11 straight years, Marc has delivered a highly energetic hilarious performance nightly. His fans describe him as extremely charismatic and fun to watch. He

10 p.m., The Funny Bone Comedy Club

Horseshoes and Handgrenades

Horseshoes and Handgrenades was formed in early spring of 2005. Starting with Chad Percle on guitar, Marshall Vince on bass and vocals and Matthew Vince on drums, the band finally came together with the addition of James Alt on guitar and backing voc

10:45 p.m., Northgate Tavern

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