50 years of Baton Rouge Ballet

Celebrate 50 years of the Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre this Friday at the River Center with a stellar performance, showcasing milestones and highlights from the Theatre’s past 50 years of performances. Works like “Messiah,” their first full-length modern work, and “Giselle,” a romantic ballet, will be among the featured works. Tickets for the gala performance are only $30-$35. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, join in the celebration at the Lod Cook Alumni Center on LSU Campus, as alumni dancers and friends reconnect. The V-Tones will provide a rockin’ soundtrack for the night, and you can nosh on food from unique cuisine. Tickets are $50 and available through the BRBT office at (225) 766-8379. batonrougeballet.org