Events for Friday, August 17, 2007

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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

Lectionary Bible Study

The Lectionary Bible Study meets every Friday morning.

8:45 a.m., Grace Episcopal Church

Super Stories: A Brief History of Comics

9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hill Memorial Library

Summer Judged Show

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Independence Park Theatre

Invasion: Japanese Robots From the Collection of Warren Schwartz

Invasion showcases a unique collection of Japanese robots made during the peak of these action figures' popularity, 1972 to 1982. The exhibition examines the allure, design and origin of robots.

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

Japanese Prints

This exhibit features Japanese prints from the collection of J. Lucille Evans.

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

From Geisha to Diva: The Kimonos of Ichimaru

Ichimaru was born into a poor family and became a geisha in the 1920s and early 1930s. She gained a reputation as an elegant and beautiful Geisha who possessed a "nightingale-like voice." The kimonos in this exhibition reflect her taste from the 1930

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

Sweet Memories: WBR's Cinclare Plantation and Sugar Mill

10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., West Baton Rouge Museum

Enduring Visions: Landscapes

Spotlighting New Orleans artists, this selection of panting and photographs celebrates the unique and, often, mystical beauty of the Louisiana landscape and the resilient nature of the artistic sprint following Katrina.

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

David Hayes: Sculptures

This exhibition is the first endeavor by the LSU Museum of Art to bring art out of the museum and into the public plaza. Hayes' sculptures will be on view at the Shaw Center for the Arts plaza and atrium, Rue Albritton (behind the Shaw Center for the

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

Callaloo 30th Anniversary Celebration

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Louisiana State Museum (Free)

Afternoon

Beverly Major, director of the Forever LSU Campaign, speaks at Juban’s

Noon, Juban's Restaurant and Catering (Free - $20)

Board Game Fridays

Children, ages 6 to 10, are invited to play board games such as Checkers, Connect Four, and Chess on select Fridays in August.

2:30 p.m., East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library

Evening

American Tragedy: New Orleans Under Water

A part of Cultural Passport Events.

6 p.m., Louisiana State Museum

American Tragedy: New Orleans Under Water

6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Louisiana State Museum (Free)

J.D. Blake

6:30 p.m., Monjunis Italian

Red Death

Red Death is a metal band from New York.

6:30 p.m., The Darkroom

Cajun Dances

Cut a rug Cajun style

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

Jazz Festival Programming: WCEF Arts and Music Festival

A part of Cultural Passport Events.

7 p.m., Manship Theatre

Jazz Festival Programming: WCEF Arts and Music Festival

A part of Cultural Passport Events.

7 p.m., Manship Theatre

WCEF Arts and Music Festival

7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Manship Theatre (Free)

Jay Dardenne presents his Top Ten Louisiana Books

A part of Cultural Passport Events.

7:30 p.m., Louisiana State Museum

Cancellation of Jay Dardenne's program, "LA Books and Boogie"

No further plans have been made, as of yet, to reschedule this event.

7:30 p.m., Louisiana State Museum

Jay Dardenne presents his Top Ten Louisiana Books

7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Louisiana State Museum (Free)

Auto Racing With Stormpay Crate Late Models

Along with Stormpay Crate Late Models, see UMP Modifieds, Lim. Modifieds, Street Stock, Pure Stock and Cruisers.

8 p.m., Baton Rouge Raceway

Live Music

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

8 p.m., Magnolia Cafe

Night

The Family Dinner Comedy Troupe

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

Glow in the Dark Bowling

Every Friday and Saturday night, Metro Bowl offers 'Glow in the Dark Bowling' while DJs play your favorite music.

9 p.m., Metro Bowl

Zenbilly

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

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

Epic | Lions | Charmed I'm Sure

10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Northgate Tavern ($5)

Time not available

Invasion! Japanese Robots from the Collection of Warren Schwartz

Time TBA, LSU Museum of Art ($4 - $85)

Callaloo 30th Anniversary Celebration

A part of Cultural Passport Events.

Time TBA, Louisiana State Museum

WCEF Arts and Music Festival

A part of Cultural Passport Events.

Time TBA, Shaw Center for the Arts - LSU Museum of Art

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