Alicia Olatuja takes Manship stage for Jazz Masters
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“A singer with a strong and luscious tone and an amiably regal presence on stage.” – That’s how the New York Times describes mezzo-soprano Alicia Olatuja, who takes the stage at the Manship Theatre April 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the next installment of the River City Jazz Masters series. She gained international attention in 2013 with her solo performance with the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir at President Barack Obama’s Second Inauguration. Her most recent album, “From the Minds of Women,” has her singing the works of noted female composers such as Brenda Russell, Sade, Tracy Chapman, Kate Bush, Angela Bofill and Linda Creed.
For tickets, email jgrimes@artsbr.org
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Baton Rouge Improv Festival
April 20-24
Main Stage: The Studio Theatre at the LSU School of Drama
Five Days of Comedy Shows, Workshops, and Fun!
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Theatre Baton Rouge presents
"Sweet Charity"
April 21 - May 1
TBR Mainstage
Sweet Charity, based on the book by Neil Simon and originally conceived by Bob Fosse, is the story of the hapless but unflappable Charity Hope Valentine, who desperately seeks love in New York City in the 1960s. In this exuberant, groovy, hilarious musical comedy, Charity, portrayed by Victoria Clement, tries, again and again, to find her dream and make something of herself.
Tickets for this production are $25 for students & $30 for adults.
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Parade of Homes
April 23 & 24
April 30 & May 1
1-5 p.m.
The Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge (HBA|GBR) has chosen the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge as the beneficiary of its 34th annual Parade of Homes, presented by Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery. The two-weekend event promotes local reputable builders and developers, showcasing their latest creations in state-of-the-art neighborhoods while also educating the community on responsible, innovative home building.
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Kids' Orchestra - Bluezzy Brunch
April 24
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Hilton Capitol Center Hotel
Event features live music, brunch silent auction, and bottomless mimosas and bloody marys. Entertainment features jazz and blues singer Quiana Lynell. John Gray and KO kids lead a Second Line of all guests to the Baton Rouge Blues Festival where the party will continue (umbrellas available upon request).
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Baton Rouge Blues Fest
April 23 & 24, noon
North Boulevard & Galvez Plaza, downtown
Spring fun in the Capital City continues with the two-day Blues Festival featuring Chris LeBlanc Band, Robert Finley, Nikki Hill, Smokehouse & Mamie Porter, Lil Ray Neal, Alabama Slim, Blue Monday Allstars and many more.
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Of Moving Colors Steppin' Out Clock Tower
April 28
7 p.m.
Manship Theatre, Shaw Center for the Arts
In a visual masterpiece of contemporary dance, Of Moving Colors performs solos, duets and trios inspired by one of the oldest astronomical clocks in the world, located in Prague
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Upstage Theatre 20th Anniversary Celebration
April 30
6 p.m.
Woman's Club, 259 TJ Jemison Blvd.
“Preserving the Past, Embracing the Future” is the theme for Upstage Theatre’s 20th anniversary celebration. The night includes entertainment, star recognitions and a reception. Tickets are $40.
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Renée Fleming “Music & the Mind”
May 10
7 p.m.
Pennington Biomedical Research Center C.B. Pennington Jr. Building
The acclaimed soprano teams with PBRC Executive Director Dr. John Kirwan and other prominent scientists for Music & the Mind, focusing on the science connecting music, health, and the brain – a project in collaboration with the U.S. National Institutes of Health, with participation by the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Renée Fleming in Recital
May 11
7:30 p.m.
River Center Theatre for Performing Arts
Grammy® Award-winner Renée Fleming performs selections from her expansive repertoire to benefit the Pennington Biomedical Research Center. All proceeds from ticket sales benefit the nonprofit Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation, which supports the center and its researchers
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Women of the Blues
Through May 14
West Baton Rouge Museum, Port Allen
Celebrate the contributions of local blues women with Nikki Hill Lilli Lewis, Sandra Hall, Carolyn Wonderland, Mamie Porter, the Neal Sisters and Mavis Staples to the blues at the opening of this exhibit, held in conjunction with the Baton Rouge Blues Festival.
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State of the Art: Record
LSU Museum of Art
Through June 19
State of the Art: Record, an exhibition organized by the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas, explores the meaning of "record" to better understand the world around us.
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Louisiana Colors & Textures
Manship Gallery, Shaw Center for the Arts
April 29 - July 4
Dennis Hargroder is a self-taught multimedia painter and sculptor whose work is inspired by his love of nature and the culture and beauty of his native Louisiana. He is greatly influenced by his years in the floral and horticultural industry and exploring the rivers and swamps of South Louisiana, as well as the construction industry, which helped him create different techniques and supply some unique materials that create colors and textures in his work.
An opening reception is Friday at 6 p.m.
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2021 first-place winner, An Evening at Alligator Bayou, by Jo McWilliams
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CALL FOR ENTRIES
The Art Guild of Louisiana is looking for artists to submit works for its 52nd annual RiverRoad Show. The deadline for the national juried exhibition is May 12, with Frank Eber serving as judge/juror.
The show takes place Aug. 1 - Sept. 1 at the Louisiana State Archives. Prospectus and entries area online at www.artguildlouisiana.org/river-road-show
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CALLING ALL DESIGNERS
Are you a Scenic, Lighting or Sound Designer? If so, we want you to "Join the Revolution!"
Directed by Courtney Murphy, our production runs June 3-5 and 10-12. All designer positions are paid. We are also in need of an experienced Stage Manager and are looking to fill volunteer stage crew positions.
If you have a passion for theatre and have experience in one of these areas, please send your resume to: production@redmagnoliatc.org
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Take Notice Fund
Deadline: April 28, 2022
NPN envisions a world in which artists of color living and working in the South have the power, resources, and opportunities to thrive. The Take Notice Fund honors BIPOC artists living and working in Louisiana, providing funding to advance their artistic practices.
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As a child, Clay Achee idolized Jim Henson and his Muppets. So, when he became an adult, the Baton Rouge native gave birth to a unique collection of handcrafted puppets known as the Beyond the Garage Gang, which includes Ziggy & the Junkyard Band. Just last week, Clay and company paid a visit to our Artsplosion campers - they were a HUGE hit!
You can follow Achee and his friends on Facebook.com/beyondthegarage and on Instagram @ZiggyandtheJunkyardBand.
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We are grateful to our Sponsors, for supporting us in our mission to foster the creative capacity and vibrancy of the Capital Region through advocacy, resources, and education!
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