Events for Thursday, August 23, 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

Super Stories: A Brief History of Comics

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

USS NANTAHALA (AO-60) Reunion

The former shipmates of the fleet oiler USS MISPILLION (AO-105) will be visiting Baton Rouge and the USS KIDD.

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

Storytime at the Library

Storytime gives children an excellent introduction to books and the library, increases their attention spans, and develops their social skills by involving them in stories, poetry, and songs.

10 a.m., Jones Creek Regional Branch Library

Computer Programs at the Library

Computer classes will be held for adults at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch.

10 a.m., Bluebonnet Regional Branch 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 p.m., Louisiana State University - Shaw Center for the Arts

Toddler Storytime at the Library

The Children’s Services staff hopes Storytime will be an enjoyable experience for each child, leading to a lifelong love of books and reading.

10:30 a.m., Jones Creek Regional Branch Library

Afternoon

The Wiggles “Racing to the Rainbow Live!”

3 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center

Wiggles: Racing to the Rainbow Live, The

The most successful family entertainment band in history, The Wiggles, are setting out on their most colorful adventure to date as they invite fans to go on a journey that will stretch imaginations to the end of the rainbow. Join The Wiggles, Captai

3 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center

The Lyceum Ballroom Presents Midsummer Night Swing

5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Lyceum Ballroom ($20 - $25)

Evening

Wiggles: Racing to the Rainbow Live, The

The most successful family entertainment band in history, The Wiggles, are setting out on their most colorful adventure to date as they invite fans to go on a journey that will stretch imaginations to the end of the rainbow. Join The Wiggles, Captai

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

Red Death

Red Death is a metal band from New York.

6:30 p.m., The Darkroom

All That’s Jazz

7 p.m., Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library

One Book One Community Author Event

7 p.m. to 8 p.m., LSU Cox Communications Academic Center for Student Athletes (Free)

Henry Gray and The Cats

7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Bistro Byronz

Night

Star 80

9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Spanish Moon

Star80 With DJ Bird

Enjoy the music of the '80s every Thursday.

9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Spanish Moon

Open Mic Blues Jam

Thursday's open mic blues night is one of the best music experiences in Louisiana.

9:30 p.m., Phil Brady's

Live Music

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

9:30 p.m., The Roux House

Classic Soul: '60s and '70s Floor Shakers and Heart Breakers

DJs will be spinning your favorite '60s and '70s soul music.

11 p.m., Red Star Bar

Time not available

Invasion! Japanese Robots from the Collection of Warren Schwartz

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

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