SEVEN 3
Get ready for a night of laughs at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel when Ron White (aka “Tater Salad”) takes the stage. White has entertained audiences as a comedian for over 30 years. Known as a comedic storyteller, he’s sure to share some hilarious life stories. tatersalad.com
SEVEN 10
Courtesy of the University of the South
Photo by Jordan Hefler
Battle of Baton Rouge: Tiger Stadium hosts one of the most exciting games of the season as the LSU Tigers take on the Southern University Jaguars for the first time. Come out and watch two of Baton Rouge’s most beloved teams compete for all the bragging rights in what is sure to be a halftime show to remember as LSU’s Tigerland Golden Band and Southern’s Human Jukebox play classic tunes and fight songs gojagsports.com i lsusports.net
SEVEN 10-11
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An old-fashioned trip: Go back a few decades at Port Allen’s Oldies But Goodies Fest. Iron your bell bottoms and put on your dancing shoes. This festival is all about reminiscing about the good old days with a barbecue cook-off, live music, and hula hoop and jitterbug contests. westbatonrouge.net
SEVEN 17
Grab your four-legged furry friend and head to BREC’s Freedom Lagoon for the end of summer dog pool. During those hot summer days, everyone deserves to cool off, including their fur babies. There will be three different swimming sessions throughout the day. Each session is designed for a specific dog size and is limited to 100 dogs. Let the dogs out to splash and play one more time before summer is over. libertylagoon.com
SEVEN 20
The Carden International Circus is coming to town and making a stop at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center. From elephants to acrobats, it will showcase spectacular tricks by human and animal artists. Come a little early to participate in pre-show activities, including up-close animal interactions, face painting, bounce houses and more. spectacularcircus.com
SEVEN 24
Get ready for a bright and colorful day at the West Baton Rouge Parish Library’s Family Color Run. Dress the whole family in their best white T-shirts, so once the race starts, the colored dust will fly and you’ll all be covered in bright hues from head to toe. The library will also host airbrush body painting and a pre-party before the race begins. wbrpl.com
SEVEN 30
Courtesy of Chelsea’s Live
step up: Another kind of circus comes to town. Get ready for a unique experience when Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow comes to Chelsea’s Live. This show is known for extreme stunts and performances including fire breathing and eating fire, foot archery, sword swallowing and more. The Hellzapoppin performers deliver an unforgettable show that will make audiences face their fears. Watch this incredible group of wild circus performers take to the stage at Chelsea’s. hellzapoppin.com
SEVEN 30
Mary Ellen Matthews / Courtesy Ashley Longshore
LASM celebrates 60 years years: The Louisiana Art & Science Museum is celebrating a big birthday this month. As the museum turns 60, it’s pulling out all the stops for a jewel-filled gala. During the Diamonds of History event, LASM will present its new exhibit by New Orleans pop artist Ashley Longshore. The exhibit will feature pieces from Longshore’s “Mighty Women” collection, which includes colorful portraits of influential ladies such as Malala Yousafzai, Maya Angelou, Mother Teresa, Rosa Parks and more. lasm.org
To the road
new orleans
September 18: New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, caesarssuperdome.com
September 20: Earth, wind and fire at the Saenger Theatre, saengernola.com
September 24: Donut Fest, beignetfest.com
Lafayette
September 3: Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival, zydeco.org
September 22-25: Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival, hissugar.org
ARTS BEST BET
ALL MONTH
John Isiah Walton
Come to the Baton Rouge Gallery to see three new artists on display. This month’s exhibition includes pieces by Malaika Favorite, Ross Jahnke and John Isiah Walton, three different artists whose colorful works span fabric, wood, metal and screen prints. Head to the First Wednesday opening reception on Wednesday, September 7th. If you are unable to attend this event, these works will be on display until Thursday, September 29.
batonrougegallery.org
SEVEN 9-11 + 15-18
The talented performers of Theater Baton Rouge perform John Patrick Shanley’s 2004 play Doubt: A Parable. This story follows Father Flynn as he tries to change the strict rules maintained by the rigid Sister Aloysius Beauvier at the parochial school. After the young, naïve sister James reports that she saw Flynn meeting privately with the school’s only African-American student, Beauvier suspects inappropriate behavior and begins to investigate and blackmail Flynn. This play is about the evils of gossip and doubt, and will leave the audience wondering which side is true. theatrebr.org
SEVEN 10
Mid-City Artisans hosts a Kids Makers Market showcasing the work of young creators ages 6-17. Register your kids to participate and meet other artistic friends or bring them to the market to create in the Craft Room for $5. This market is a great introduction for children who want to show their creativity or sell their artistic or culinary work. mid-cityartisans.com
SEVEN 18
The LSU Textile and Costume Museum welcomes a very special guest for its annual meeting in the Human Ecology Building. LSU alumna and New Orleans designer Yvonne LaFleur will present “Blue Jeans to Bridal Gowns,” chronicling the iconic gown’s 40-plus year journey through the fashion world. LaFleur will also donate some of his pieces to the museum’s collection. lsu.edu/textilemuseum
MUSIC BEST BET
SEVEN 9
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Johnny Gill brings all of his R&B hits to the L’Auberge Casino & Hotel stage. Although Gill has grown as an artist since being discovered at age 16, he’s sure to play all of his classic songs along with some newer ones from his latest album, from “My, My, My” to “Perfect Combination”. lbatonrouge.com
SEVEN 23
Courtesy Raising Cane’s River Center
Gary Allan makes a stop at Raising Cane’s River Center. The country artist’s Ruthless tour is named after his most recent album, which chronicles his career from the ’90s to now. Along with newer songs, you’re sure to hear some classics like “Watching Airplanes” and “Her Man.” garyallan.com
SEVEN 23
Get ready for a night of entertainment with Mid-City Artisans’ Music & Improv Show. New Orleans band Tiffany Pollack & Co. will take the stage to provide the tunes for the musical part of the show. Then, the 225 Theater Group will perform their improv act to complete the evening. mid-cityartisans.com
SEVEN 25
Courtesy Manship Theatre
Folk-rock band Dawes will take the stage at the Manship Theater to give South Louisiana a taste of their Southern California sound. This band has toured with rock band The Killers and even had their music featured in the movie I Want You Back. manshiptheatre.org
This article was originally published in the September 2022 issue of 225 magazine. Events are at press time in mid-August. Check with the organizations for the most up-to-date information.
