Events for Thursday, July 12, 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

Choreographic Workshop: Technique

This class teaches ballet techniques and is open to the public.

9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Cangelosi Dance Centre

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

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

Five Thousand Years of Chinese Ceramics

This exhibition is from the Robin and R. Randolph Richmond Jr. collection.

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

Sweet Memories: WBR's Cinclare Plantation and Sugar Mill

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

Planetarium: The Little Star That Could

What are stars made of? Why do stars shine? What's in our galaxy? Come meet the Milky Way Gang in this delightful presentation as animated characters take you on a voyage to find out how planets are born, why stars explode, and the difference between

10 a.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Wanderings

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

Planetarium: Mystery of the Nile

In April 2004, two explorers became the first in history to conquer all 3,260 miles of the world's greatest river, the Nile, from its source in the Ethiopian highlands to the Mediterranean Sea. 'Mystery of the Nile' tells their story. Crocodiles, dan

11 a.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Choreographic Workshop: Pointe

This class teaches pointe techniques and is open to the public.

11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Cangelosi Dance Centre

Afternoon

Planetarium: Oasis in Space

'Oasis in Space' takes viewers on a beautiful journey through the Solar System in search of water and water-worlds like Earth. Your exploration starts on Earth, with its vast oceans that make life possible. One by one, you'll fly by the other planets

Noon, Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Planetarium: Mystery of the Nile

In April 2004, two explorers became the first in history to conquer all 3,260 miles of the world's greatest river, the Nile, from its source in the Ethiopian highlands to the Mediterranean Sea. 'Mystery of the Nile' tells their story. Crocodiles, dan

1 p.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Planetarium: Oasis in Space

'Oasis in Space' takes viewers on a beautiful journey through the Solar System in search of water and water-worlds like Earth. Your exploration starts on Earth, with its vast oceans that make life possible. One by one, you'll fly by the other planets

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: Oasis in Space

'Oasis in Space' takes viewers on a beautiful journey through the Solar System in search of water and water-worlds like Earth. Your exploration starts on Earth, with its vast oceans that make life possible. One by one, you'll fly by the other planets

4 p.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Evening

Henry Gray and the Cats at BistroByronz

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Bistro Byronz

Looking at: Jazz Film Series(

7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library (Free)

Art Melt Preview and Patron Party

7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Manship Theatre Studio ($50)

Cats

A true musical theatre phenomenon, 'Cats' opened at London's New London Theatre on May 11, 1981, and ran for a record-setting 21 years. 'Cats' London success was nearly matched on Broadway where it ran at the Winter Garden Theatre for just over 18 ye

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

Trifles and Conduct of Life

'Trifles' by Susan Glaspell is directed by Suzanne Chambliss and 'The Conduct of Life' is by Maria Irene Fornes.

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

Hot Summer Nights and Cool Jazz

8 p.m., LSU School of Music Recital Hall ($6 - $12)

Night

Star 80

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

Live Music at The Vineyard

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

9 p.m., The Vineyard

Star80 With DJ Bird

Enjoy the music of the '80s every Thursday.

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

Cross Canadian Ragweed

Cross Canadian Ragweed has built a large fanbase from Texas to Canada and everywhere between with it's rocking Alt-Country sound and non-stop touring.

9:30 p.m., Varsity Theatre

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

Elvin Killerbee

9:30 p.m., Slippery Pete's

Live Bands

Thursday through Saturday, enjoy a variety of bands as they perform at The Caterie.

10 p.m., Caterie

K-Flux

K-Flux is a Baton Rouge, Louisana, based band that is ever evolving and shifting through categories and genres. Born out of a mutual desire on behalf of it's members to bring about a different musical outlet for themselves, K-Fux has grown in leaps a

10:45 p.m., Northgate Tavern

Time not available

Invasion! Japanese Robots from the Collection of Warren Schwartz

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

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