Arts: Best Bets

The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge is celebrating the memory of its former president, Derek Gordon—who died last September—with a concert event to benefit the arts fund established in his honor. The Sept. 10 “Living Legacy” concert at the Manship Theatre features world-renowned jazz vocalists Kurt Elling and Vanessa Rubin, jazz pianist Fred Hersch and classical guitarist Berta Rojas. The gallery at Manship Theatre will also host a special exhibit of artwork from the Derek E. Gordon art collection throughout the month. Tickets are $75-$100 and include a reception before the concert. artsbr.org

SEPT. 4: The works of Baton Rouge Gallery artist members Scott Finch and John Harlan Norris are on view all month with an opening reception the first Wednesday of September. batonrougegallery.org
STARTING SEPT. 18: Swine Palace takes on the Tony-winning, biting social commentary Clybourne Park at the Shaver Theatre inside the LSU Music & Dramatic Arts building. swinepalace.org
STARTING SEPT. 20: Theatre Baton Rouge begins its production of 9 to 5: The Musical, with memorable music by Dolly Parton. theatrebr.org
ALL MONTH: The works of eccentric New Orleans artist Noel Rockmore, as well as his relationship with a loyal patron from Baton Rouge, are the subject of an exhibit at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum that lasts until Oct. 6. lasm.org