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This week in Baton Rouge: Live music, live art demos and more

Meet other music lovers and record collectors Monday night

Do you collect vinyl records? If so, you’ll want to head to the Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library this Monday, Feb. 7, for The Vinyl Underground.

Meet other vinyl collectors and discuss your favorite albums. Even if you don’t own vinyl records, you can learn how to start your collection. Bring your favorite or rarest records to show others and listen to the music of the past. 

The Vinyl Underground is from 7-8:30 p.m. Registration is free. The Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library is at 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd.


Watch art come to life Tuesday and Wednesday 

Join the LSU Museum of Art as it welcomes ceramic artist Jessica Brandl for two days of ceramics demos this Tuesday, Feb. 8, and Wednesday, Feb. 9. 

Brandl is traveling from Montana for these two days of art demos. Learn more about ceramics and watch her art take form right in front of you. These live art demos will be held in The Boneyard. 

The demos will be from 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. on both days. There is no registration, and the event is free to the public. The Boneyard is on the fifth floor of the LSU Museum of Art at 100 Lafayette St. 


Listen to local talent at La Divina Thursday

Enjoy good Italian and listen to local music at La Divina this Thursday, Feb. 10. 

Clay Parker and Jodi James will give an acoustic performance to patrons on Thursday. This Baton Rouge duo is known for its use of harmony singing and unique sound. Listen to the folky sound of these singer songwriters as you enjoy a lovely dinner. 

Parker and James will perform from 6-8 p.m. La Divina is at 3535 Perkins Road


Check out a Travis Tritt concert Friday 

Enjoy an intimate show with country singer Travis Tritt at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel this Friday, Feb. 11. 

Get up close and personal with Tritt as he tells stories about his songs and inspirations. Tritt’s “An Evening with Travis Tritttour is an acoustic tour that lets fans into the mind of the singer. Listen to all your favorite songs while learning the meanings behind them. Get your tickets before they sell out.

The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $275 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster. L’Auberge is at 777 L’Auberge Ave.

Olivia Deffes
Olivia Deffes started with "225" as an intern during her senior year at LSU, polishing off her part-time gig with her first-ever cover story on Garth Brooks' iconic visit to Tiger Stadium. After graduating, she took a 10-day summer break before starting full time with the magazine as its digital staff writer before taking on the role of digital editor, and now, managing editor. Besides being a journalist, she's a self-proclaimed sweet treat enthusiast and One Direction historian. Find her hunting down celeb interviews, perfecting our social media pages or gabbing about Harry Styles.