Events for Friday, October 27, 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

Grounds for Greatness: Louisiana and the Nation

This exhibition shows the impact of Louisiana history on the nation and the world.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Louisiana State Museum

Louisiana Experience: Discovering the Soul of America, The

This exhibit features a tribute to the people and cultures of the Bayou State.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Louisiana State Museum

"Luck Favors the Prepared" by Winifred Ross Reilly

9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Ann Connelly Fine Art (Free)

Fall Field Day

Veterans of all branches of service and civilians alike are invited to participate in the Fall Field Day aboard the USS KIDD, assisting in the restoration work of this historic vessel. Participants bunk aboard ship throughout the weekend and enjoy h

9 a.m., USS Kidd Veterans Memorial & Museum

Sweet Home Folklife Days Festival

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sweet Home Museum, Kentwood, LA

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

Conrad Albrizio: New Orleans Union Passenger Sketches

This is an exhibit of recently acquired drawings by Conrad Albrizio. They are study sketches for the fresco murals that Albrizio painted at the New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (UPT).

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

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

Senator Russell Long Exhibition

This exhibit features memorabilia from the life of Senator Russell Long.

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

Live Music at The Vineyard

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

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Vineyard

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

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

My Life Before Me

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

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

Sesame Street Live: Super Grover! Ready for Action

Calling all super heroes! Super Grover needs your help! Join Elmo, Zoe, Rosita, Telly Monster and Zoe's pet rock Rocco for the all-new Sesame Street Live production, 'Super Grover! Ready for Action.' When Super Grover loses his superness, Sesame Str

10:30 a.m., The University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Cajundome Convention Center

Afternoon

Greater Baton Rouge State Fair

This annual event features live music by local bands, magic shows, rides for everyone, great food and more.

1 p.m. to midnight, Baton Rouge Fairgrounds

Greater Baton Rouge State Fair

This annual event features live music by local bands, magic shows, rides for everyone, great food and more.

5 p.m. to midnight, Baton Rouge Fairgrounds

Chris LeBlanc

5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Downtown Baton Rouge (Free)

Chris Leblanc

Chris LeBlanc is moving into the ranks of the southern-rock elite with a solid following at Universities and venues across the Southern U.S. Chris' lyrics reflect his genuine "southern-boy" personality and passion for "real" rock-n-roll. The music is

5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Downtown Baton Rouge

Downtown Alive!

Downtown Alive! schedules a wide variety of live music throughout week series. The line-up will include rock and roll, rhythm and blues, country, Cajun, zydeco, reggae, blues, Latin and alternative rock. Beer and soft drinks are sold at the event.

5:30 p.m., Downtown Lafayette

Evening

Carbon Copy Band

6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Superior Grill (Free)

J.D. Blake

6:30 p.m., Monjunis Italian

Carbon Copy Band

6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Superior Grill (Free)

The Choice

6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Amite Baptist Church (Free)

Cajun Dances

Cut a rug Cajun style

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

October Festival

7 p.m., Cangelosi Dance Centre

Acacia Shriners PRCA Rodeo

7 p.m., John M. Parker Coliseum ($12 - $20)

Sesame Street Live: Super Grover! Ready for Action

Calling all super heroes! Super Grover needs your help! Join Elmo, Zoe, Rosita, Telly Monster and Zoe's pet rock Rocco for the all-new Sesame Street Live production, 'Super Grover! Ready for Action.' When Super Grover loses his superness, Sesame Str

7 p.m., The University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Cajundome Convention Center

One Warmer Blue

One Warmer Blue is formerly A Separate Skyline.

7 p.m., The Darkroom

Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The

Will anyone ever know what really happened to Ichabod on his terrifying ride home after the Van Tassel's Halloween party? He was never seen again! Washington Irving's tale of the night the Headless Horseman visited schoolmaster Ichabod Crane has bec

7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge Little Theatre

Marriage-Go-Round, The

Theatre undergraduate Sarah Zoghbi will direct. The comedy features a married couple who work as college lecturers. Their different viewpoints are forced into focus when the daughter of a colleague drops by for a visit.

7:30 p.m., Louisiana State University - Hatcher Hall Theater

Live Music

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

8 p.m., Magnolia Cafe

Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The

Will anyone ever know what really happened to Ichabod on his terrifying ride home after the Van Tassel's Halloween party? He was never seen again! Washington Irving's tale of the night the Headless Horseman visited schoolmaster Ichabod Crane has bec

8 p.m., Baton Rouge Little Theatre

JR Brow

JR Brow has appeared on 'America's Funniest People' as well as 'Show Me The Funny.' JR was also a finalist in the San Francisco Comedy Competition.

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

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

Live Music

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

9:30 p.m., The Roux House

JR Brow

JR Brow has appeared on 'America's Funniest People' as well as 'Show Me The Funny.' JR was also a finalist in the San Francisco Comedy Competition.

10 p.m., The Funny Bone Comedy Club

Household Names

The Household Names are a pop/rock trio from Austin who count R.E.M., Beck, Spoon and Aimee Mann among their many influences.

11 p.m., Red Star Bar

Time not available

Oktoberfest Dance Festival

Time TBA, Cangelosi Dance Centre

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