Art exhibits and concerts in Baton Rouge during October 2016
ARTS
Now through Oct. 11
Introduced to woodworking and sculpture as a child, New Orleans-born artist Rick Brunner’s eye-opening three-dimensional art is on view at the Gallery at Manship Theatre as “Recent Histories by Rick Brunner.” manshiptheatre.org
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Now through Nov. 21
Head to The Gallery at Manship Theatre for “Music: Art from the Ears to the Heart.” All music and art pieces were completed by patients and staff of Baton Rouge General Medical Center.
The pieces are displayed in the Jones Walker Foyer. manshiptheatre.org
Oct. 21
Of Moving Colors presents “The Four Seasons” to celebrate 30 years of OMC. The concert will be performed to Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” and include photography by Aaron Hogan. 7:30 p.m. ofmovingcolors.org
Oct. 24
Humor writer David Sedaris comes to the Baton Rouge River Center for one night only. The evening will include readings, a Q&A and a book signing. Ticket prices vary. brrivercenter.com
Oct. 30
The Baton Rouge Ballet presents “Lehrer Dance.” The New York-based dance company will bring a different style to the River Center Theatre with a mixture of modern and jazz dance. Ticket prices vary. batonrougeballet.org
All month
Check out the latest installment of Louisiana Art & Science Museum’s “Capitol City Contemporary” featuring local and regional artists’ photography. Admission prices vary. The exhibit continues through Dec. 11. lasm.org
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View the works of Japanese scientist and artist Iwasaki Tsuneo at the LSU Museum of Art’s “Painting Enlightenment.” Admission prices vary. The exhibit continues through Nov. 27. lsumoa.org
MUSIC
Oct. 1
Check out R&B singer RL from the group Next at the Belle of Baton Rouge Casino & Hotel. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show begins at 8 p.m. Ticket prices vary. belleofbatonrouge.com
Oct. 5
Get ready to “Crocodile Rock” at the Baton Rouge River Center with Elton John and His Band. Show begins at 8 p.m. Ticket prices vary. brrivercenter.com
Oct. 10
Beginning as a teenage fiddle player, Amanda Shires now has three solo albums under her belt. She performs at the Manship Theatre this month. 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary. manshiptheatre.org
Oct. 11
Check out singer/songwriter Johnny Lang performing his American blues, gospel and rock music this month at the Manship Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary. manshiptheatre.org
Oct. 15
Local musician Molly Taylor releases her first solo album Loud and Clear at a CD release show 5-8 p.m. at the Guru. facebook.com/MollyTaylorMusic
Oct. 16
Better Than Ezra is making a stop back in its home state at L’Auberge Casino Hotel. The openers start at 7 p.m. General admission is $25. lbatonrouge.com
Oct. 21
The Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra presents “The New World Concert & Una Noche en la Plaza Gala” at 7:30 p.m. in the Baton Rouge River Center. Watch saxophonist Branford Marsalis make his BRSO debut. brso.org
Oct. 23
Watch singer/songwriter Eric Hutchinson perform at Varsity Theatre as part of his “Anyone Who Knows Me” tour. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets vary. varsitytheatre.com
Oct. 26
Listen to the legendary Bob Dylan and His Band at the Baton Rouge River Center this month. Show begins at 8 p.m. Ticket prices vary. brrivercenter.com
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