Celebrate the arts: Events and experiences this fall 2022 around Baton Rouge
Two new comedy spots. A literary festival making its post-pandemic comeback. A booming film industry. An innovative community arts center that’s quickly becoming a destination for regional artists. These are just a few of the exciting developments to explore in the local arts world.
This season also happens to be the first fall full of events since 2019, after the pandemic threw a wrench in so much local programming in 2020 and 2021. Let that realization soak in—and then get out there and see a show. Support local theater, comedy and dance. Read a book by a Louisiana author, or enjoy a show by a Red Stick musician. Tour a gallery or museum.
Because art is such a big part of what makes living here special—and it’s more accessible than ever.
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FALL RADAR
14 must-attend events and arts experience this fall
We asked local arts leaders to tell us one event hosted by their organization that they think everyone needs to check out. We’ve included their answers
throughout the cover story.
—COMPILED BY MARIEN RICHARDSON
Answers edited for clarity and brevity.
From symphony concerts to gallery shows to podcast recording, the Arts Council’s new home is a beacon for Baton Rouge art
Theatre Baton Rouge introduces performing arts to new audiences in a city it says has ‘talent coming out the woodwork’
Greg Williams reflects on 13 seasons of celebrating Black stories through New Venture Theatre—and what comes after its closure
Through comedy classes and shows, Boomerang Comedy Theater aims to train professional comics whose work can stand-up anywhere
A new Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre program is all about inclusivity and body positivity for young dancers
Baton Rouge is a rich environment for spotting fascinating works of art—if you know where to look
This month’s Louisiana Book Festival brings attendees face-to-face with Pulitzer authors and the state’s top literary talent
Build your Baton Rouge bookshelf
A few indie albums by up-and-coming artists to add to your playlist
New technologies and opportunities are training the next generation of filmmakers—to live and work right here in Louisiana
This article was originally published in the October 2022 issue of 225 magazine.
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