An elegant ‘Evening at Windrush’

Friday, get a taste of the early days of Windrush Plantation at this progressive fundraising dinner for the LSU Rural Life Museum. Start at the Burden home with cocktails and hor d’oeuvres, then stroll the candlelit gardens on your way to check out the beautiful new visitor’s center, and partake of an elegant traditional southern dinner prepared by Chef John Folse. Finally, head to the historic Dog Trot for desserts, coffee, cordials and a live jazz performance by Eric Baskin. Dinner tickets are $150 per person. 6:30 p.m. Call (225) 756-2437 for reservations.