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The following is a calendar of community events in the Baton Rouge area from Friday through Thursday, Jan. 29.\u200b<\/p>\n
POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP:\u00a0<\/strong>3 p.m., Main Library at Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd. Watch poetry writing tutorials, offer various prompts for inspiration and share poems. Free. ebrpl.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n OPEN HOUSE:\u00a0<\/strong>6 p.m-8 p.m., The Legacy at Bonne Esperance, 1655 Sherwood Forest Blvd. Neighborhood club. (225) 246-2917.<\/p>\n BUTTERR & FRIENDS: AN IMPROV COLLIDER SHOW:<\/strong> 7:30 p.m., Hartley\/Vey Studio Theatre, Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. A night of off-the-cuff comedy. Rated R-ish due to improv content. $14. manshiptheatre.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n EVENING SKY VIEWING:<\/strong>\u00a08:30 p.m.-10 p.m., BREC Highland Road Park Observatory, 13800 Highland Road. See the majesty of the night sky in these public viewings for those 6 and up.\u00a0hrpo.lsu.edu\/events<\/a>.<\/p>\n RED STICK FARMERS MARKET:<\/strong>\u00a08 a.m.-noon, Fifth and Main streets, downtown. Farm-fresh produce, goods, cooking demonstrations.\u00a0breada.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n FAMILY-HOUR STARGAZING:<\/strong>\u00a010 a.m., Irene W. Pennington Planetarium at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum, 100 S. River Road. Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky, followed by an all-ages show.\u00a0lasm.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n GREATER BATON ROUGE MODEL RAILROADERS:<\/strong>\u00a010 a.m. to 2 p.m., Republic of West Florida Historical Museum, 3406 College St., Jackson. Electric trains of all sizes will be running on five different layouts. Free admission and parking.<\/p>\n HOME AND REMODELING SHOW:<\/strong> 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, 9039 S. St. Landry Ave., Gonzales. Exhibitors, food and brand-new attractions for the whole family. $6, adults; free, children 13 and under. lamardixonexpocenter.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n “THE UGLY DUCKLING”:<\/strong> 2 p.m., Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. All-ages show presented by Lightwire Theater. $20, children under 18; $30, adults. manshiptheatre.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n “GET MEDIEVAL WITH IT: FIBER ARTS IN MEDIEVAL IRAN”:<\/strong> 3 p.m., Main Library at Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd. Dr. Maryam Mehrabadi will present a lecture on the importance of textiles in Medieval Iran. Free. ebrpl.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n JUMP IN THE LINE: TRADITIONAL CHINESE DANCE CLASSES:<\/strong> 5 p.m., Main Library at Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd. Free. ebrpl.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n BATON ROUGE CHESS CLUB:<\/strong>\u00a06 p.m.-8 p.m., La Divina Italian Cafe, 3535 Perkins Road, Unit 360. A chance to play and learn; all levels welcome. Free.\u00a0<\/p>\n RED STICK FARMERS MARKET:\u00a0<\/strong>8 a.m.-noon, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, 6400 Perkins Road. Farm-fresh produce, goods and more.\u00a0facebook.com\/redstickfarmersmarket<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n FRIENDS OF MAGNOLIA MOUND 26th PETITE ANTIQUES FORUM:<\/strong> 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., beginning at Louisiana State Archives, 3851 Essen Lane. Lecture, \u201cThe Art of Dressing: Clothing Men and Women 1770-1820,” by Neal Hurst, curator at Colonial Williamsburg. A tour of three historic private homes will follow. Also, lunch at the Baton Rouge Country Club.\u00a0$150; advance registration required. (225) 421-3162.<\/p>\n “LOVE REVOLUTION”:<\/strong> 6 p.m., Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. Presented by Of Moving Colors and Big Buddy, the dance performance features kids from all over the community taking the stage alongside OMC’s professional dancers. $26. manshiptheatre.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n WEEKLY SOCIAL BIKE RIDE:<\/strong>\u00a07 p.m., Geaux Ride, 521 N. Third St., Suite A. Free.\u00a0fareharbor.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n ART GUILD OF LOUISIANA:<\/strong>\u00a0Independence Park Theatre, 7800 Independence Blvd. Classes for February include Claudine Diamond \u2013 Intro to Gel Plate and Collage, Feb. 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sarah Sedwick \u2013 Dynamic Still Life in Oil or Acrylic, Feb. 27-March 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Larry Downs \u2013 The Complete Artist Using Eyes, Hands, and Brain \u2013 the Basics of Art, Feb. 5, 3 p.m.-6 p.m.; Roberta Loflin \u2013 Watercolor Basics \u2013 Tools and Techniques, Feb. 7, 9:30 a.m.-noon; and Dana Mosby: Interpreting the Landscape in Pastel: Infusing Your Work with Passion, March 14, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. All classes at Studio in the Park, 2490 Silverest Ave. (225) 773-8020 or\u00a0artguildlouisiana.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n BATON ROUGE GALLERY CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART:<\/strong>\u00a01515 Dalrymple Drive. “Surreal Salon 18,” with special guest juror SWOON, through Sunday.\u00a0batonrougegallery.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n CAPITOL PARK MUSEUM:<\/strong>\u00a0660 N. Fourth St. “Grounds for Greatness: Louisiana and the Nation,” “The Louisiana Experience: Discovering the Soul of America,” “African American History,” “Music and Musicians,” and “Mardi Gras,” permanent exhibits. (225) 342-5428 or\u00a0louisianastatemuseum.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n CARY SAURAGE COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER SHELL GALLERY:<\/strong>\u00a0233 St. Ferdinand St. “The Great Reunion,” a contemporary exploration of the Great Migration, through Feb. 21. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.\u00a0artsbr.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n THE GALLERY AT MANSHIP:<\/strong>\u00a0100 Lafayette St. “A New Frame of Mind,” group exhibition that challenges the traditional role of the picture frame, through Jan. 31. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n LOUISIANA ART & SCIENCE MUSEUM:<\/strong>\u00a0100 S. River Road. “Pinpointing the Stars,” through Aug. 1; “Crossroads & Connections: A Century of the Railway in Baton Rouge,” through Oct. 1; “Landscapes Along the Railway: The Art of John Cleaveland,” through March 15; “Going Places: Transportation Toys of the Past,” through July 6, and “Shelf Queens: Model Train Masterpieces,” also through July 6. (225) 344-5272 or\u00a0lasm.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n LSU MUSEUM OF ART:<\/strong>\u00a0Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. “The Sculpture of Scott, Payton, Hayden, and Bechet,” through Sunday. (225) 389-7200 or\u00a0lsumoa.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n LSU TEXTILE & COSTUME MUSEUM:<\/strong>\u00a0Human Ecology Building, Tower Drive, LSU campus. “Dressing Louisiana Histoires de la mode de la Louisiane,” through March 6. (225) 578-5992 or email textile@lsu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n MAGNOLIA MOUND MUSEUM + HISTORIC SITE:<\/strong>\u00a02161 Nicholson Drive. Guided and self-guided tours. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.\u00a0brec.org\/facility\/MagnoliaMound<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n OLD GOVERNOR’S MANSION:<\/strong>\u00a0502 North Blvd. Open for tours. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free admission.\u00a0oldgovernorsmansion.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n OLD STATE CAPITOL:<\/strong>\u00a0100 North Blvd. “A More Perfect Union: Reconstruction’s Legacy in Louisiana,” new permanent exhibit. Free. louisianaoldstatecapitol.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n USS KIDD VETERANS MUSEUM:<\/strong>\u00a0305 S. River Road. Displays of a variety of artifacts that celebrate veteran and naval military history. Note: Vessel is in Houma for dry dock repairs.\u00a0usskidd.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\nFRIDAY-SATURDAY<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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