Arts: Best Bets

Ending this month is an exhibit of digital paintings by Louisiana native John F. Simon Jr. The artist translates his stream-of-consciousness sketches into computer code that’s projected on an LCD screen often encased in elaborate cabinets. The result is a kaleidoscope of imagery that evolves and never repeats. You’re probably better off seeing Digital Paintings in person to get a true sense of Simon’s talent. The exhibit ends Sept. 23 at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum. lasm.org

THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER: Another digital artist, Gregory Scott,3 shows his clever blend of video, photography and painting, Outside the Frame, at the LSU Museum of Art until the beginning of October. lsumoa.com

SEPT. 7: An opening reception for the floral/abstract paintings of Meredith Pardue at Ann Connelly Fine Art, 6 p.m. annconnelly.com

SEPT. 19-30: Swine Palace presents a regional premiere of A Free Man of Color, a comedy set in New Orleans just before the Louisiana Purchase. < href="http://swinepalace.org">swinepalace.org

SEPT. 20: The opening night of the new Baton Rouge Symphony season features guest artist Cho-Liang Lin on violin. brso.org

SEPT. 28-OCT. 14: The Baton Rouge Little Theater offers performances of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest. brlt.org