Hear legends at the 2014 Baton Rouge Blues Gala – The Baton Rouge Blues Foundation celebrates local talents who have left their mark on the city and the genre.

The Baton Rouge Blues Foundation celebrates local talents who have left their mark on the city and the genre. The 2014 Baton Rouge Blues Gala kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Capitol Park Museum (660 N. Fourth St.). The event honors Robert “Pete” Williams, Otis “Lightin’ Slim” Hicks, Jimmy Dotson and Leslie “Lazy Lester” Johnson. There will also be a memorial tribute to Tabby Thomas, music from Henry Gray performing on the piano, a silent auction, a tour of Capitol Park Museum’s “Louisiana Dance Hall” exhibit and a jam with Chris Thomas King. Tickets are $35. RSVP and get more information.