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Greater Baton Rouge Area Art

SPECIAL EVENTS
KIDS' Saturday
July 10, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Kids 12 and under are admitted free to all the museum's galleries: the hands-on children's galleries; the Ancient Egypt Gallery with its 2,300-year-old mummy; and the planetarium's Solar System and Universe Galleries. Also this month, children can read an assortment of Alice in Wonderland books in the Rabbit Hole Reading Nook, and wear fancy capes, available at the exhibition entrance, while touring the Almost Alice exhibition in the art galleries. On KIDS' Saturday, regular admission is charged for adults and children over 12. NOTE: Children may not attend LASM without an adult. Free admission does not include planetarium shows. KIDS' Saturday is sponsored by Target.
Free Admission to Active Duty Military Families
Through Memorial Day 2011
In partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, LASM offers free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families as part of a new program called Blue Star Museums. Active-duty military families must present military i.d. at the ticket desk. The card holder and up to five immediate family members receive free admission to planetarium shows and all LASM galleries. Baton Rouge Coca-Cola is underwriting the program through Labor Day, September 6, and Kleinpeter Farms Dairy is providing support to extend it through Memorial Day 2011.

IN THE ART GALLERIES
Selections from the Dorian Bennett Collection
July 24-September 26
Native New Orleanian Dorian Bennett has amassed a wide-ranging collection that demonstrates his passion for all forms of fine art and for his home state. Among the Louisiana works in his collection are paintings by historic figures such as William Aiken Walker and Joseph R. Meeker; contemporary works by nationally recognized artists, including Doug Bourgeois, Clyde Connell, and Jackie Bishop; and work by emerging artists.
Tradition/Innovation:
American Masterpieces of Southern Craft and Traditional Art
July 28-September 26
This exhibition celebrates masterworks of contemporary craft and traditional art created by 58 artists in nine southern states, including five from Louisiana. The 100 items on view include a Mardi Gras Indian costume, a set of silver mint julep cups, ceramics, baskets, and glass sculptures. Tradition/Innovation is presented by the Southern Arts Federation in response to the National Endowment for the Arts American Masterpieces initiative. The exhibition is made possible in part by a Project Assistance Grant from the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge.
Almost Alice: New Illustrations of Wonderland
by Maggie Taylor
Through July 18
Featuring the work of an artist who in recent years has emerged as an accomplished and innovative master of the digital imaging process, Almost Alice takes a fresh look at Lewis Carroll's enduring tale. The 45 digital transformations on display demonstrate the saturated color and surreal effects for which Maggie Taylor is known. This exhibition, organized by the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, University of Florida, Gainesville, is toured by Curatorial Assistance, Pasadena, California. It is supported in part by: a grant from the Louisiana State Arts Council through the Louisiana Division of the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts; the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge through the Decentralized Arts Funding Program; the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Cary Saurage Fund in honor of Alma Lee and H. N. Saurage; and by several Friends of Alice.
Siren's Call: An Installation by Sally Heller
with Károon Davajian
Through July 18
The Soupçon Gallery bears witness to the mysterious call of the mythological Sirens in this newest creation by installation artist Sally Heller, assisted by Károon Davajian. Inspired by LASM's location on the Mississippi River, the artists created a fantasy shipwreck with clever reference to consumerism and environmental issues. Sound and video projections add to the visitor's experience. Footage of the installation's creation can be viewed online at LASM's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/LASMvideo .
Selected Miniatures from the LASM Collection
Through August 1
These miniature furniture pieces and accessories, many of them antiques, are carefully crafted to the tiniest detail. The objects on display include a Spode cup and saucer set, an 1840s English piano, and a Louis XV commode.
IN THE PLANETARIUM
In Search of Our Cosmic Origins
July 1-November 24
Follow a young astronomer on a telescopic journey from the world's largest array of telescopes in Chile through the Milky Way Galaxy and onward to some of the youngest, most distant galaxies ever seen in the early universe. ALMA, or the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array, is the leading telescope for observing the remnants of the Big Bang and the molecular gas and dust that constitute the building blocks of stars, planetary systems, and life itself. Viewers will learn about the formation of stars and planets, and how ALMA will help answer questions about our origins.
SpacePark 360
Through May 2011
This new, state-of-the-art fulldome program immerses viewers in the experience of amusement park thrill rides as it transports them to surreal vistas all over the solar system-the cloud tops of Jupiter, the surface of Venus, and Martian sand dunes. NOTE: Visitors who are easily prone to motion sickness may find portions of this show unsettling. May be viewed by children three years of age and under.
Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure
Through July 30
National Geographic's new film Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure brings to life the relatively unexplored world of the "other dinosaurs," those reptiles that lived beneath the water. From the giraffe-necked Styxosaurus and 20-foot "bulldog" fish Xiphactinus to the 40-foot super-predator Tylosaurus, these wondrous beasts defy imagination.
A Brief Mystery of Time
Through August 28
This humorous presentation delightfully educates audiences about science, history, and our cultural perceptions of time. Astronomical topics include black holes, wormholes, the speed of light, and the possibilities of time travel. NOTE: May be viewed by children three years of age and under.
Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon
Through August 28
This legendary album is presented using the planetarium's new ultra-high-definition, fulldome video projection system. Enjoy classic songs in 5.1 Surround Sound with incredible animated images.
Ice Worlds
Through August 29
Generations of scientists have studied the delicate relationship between ice, water, and the existence of life. Ice Worlds tours the icy landscapes of the solar system, focusing on those of Earth, where viewers will see how the survival of Arctic and Antarctic ecosystems relates to human survival. Included is a tour of the seasonal night sky identifying constellations and visible planets.
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs
Through February 2011
Using digital projection technology, the planetarium presents its first large-format digital movie. Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs takes viewers to the royal tombs of Egypt, where scientists seek a window into the mysterious world of the pharaohs by piecing together the archeological and genetic clues provided by mummies. Through ambitious computer graphics and dramatic reconstruction, Mummies highlights one of the greatest finds in modern history: the late 19th century discovery of a cache of 40 mummies, including 12 pharaohs, among them the legendary Rameses the Great. After the show, check out LASM's 3,200 year-old mummy in the Ancient Egypt Gallery!

LSU MOA Events
100 Lafayette Street, Third Floor, BR, LA 70801
www.lsumoa.com T 225 389.7200


George Ohr Rising: The Emergence of an American Master -
through August 1, 2010
This remarkable exhibition, George Ohr Rising: The Emergence of an American Master, features works by one of the Gulf Coast's most eccentric and talented artists, the "Mad Potter of Biloxi". The 40 works included in the exhibition date from Ohr's most productive period between the fire which destroyed his studio in 1894 and the end of his potting career in 1910. The LSU Museum of Art will be the last venue for the exhibition before the collection returns to the Gulf Coast for the opening of the museum's new building.
Jul y 4
Sixth Annual Fourth of July Fundraiser, Third and Sixth Floors, 6 - 10 p.m.
Tickets: $125 Members; $150 Non-members. To purchase tickets call 225-389-7212.
July 10
Second Saturday: Playful Puzzles, Free Admission,
Fifth Floor, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Prepare to be puzzled (in a good way)! Bring a "Take-and-Make" bag home to create your own artwork inspired by your museum visit. Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first served basis. Children must be accompanied by an adult who is prepared to provide assistance. Groups of 10 or more who would like to participate in the Second Saturday's programs are encouraged to email education curator, Lara Gautreau at lgaut@lsu.edu.  This program is made possible through support from Ms. Marjorie Childs.
August 1
Free First Sunday, Free Admission, Fifth Floor
This program is made possible through support from Amedisys, Inc.


WBR Museum
North Jefferson Avenue Port Allen, Louisiana 70767
www.westbatonrougemuseum.com

"Christmas in July" Bridge Party
"Try your luck at bridge, hand and foot canasta, Shanghai rummy, mah-jong, pokeno, and other games at the 5th annual "Christmas in July" Bridge Party on Monday, July 26, 2010," invited Babs Babin, Bridge Party Chairman.
The 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. event will be held at the West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 North Jefferson, Port Allen. A donation of $20.00 per person benefits the West Baton Rouge Historical Association, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization, which fosters an interest in preserving the history of West Baton Rouge Parish.
Come and join us for a day of fun, fellowship, good food, prizes and more! Bring your entire group or register individually to play cards or other parlor games at the West Baton Rouge Museum and celebrate "Christmas in July" with us!
To register or for additional information, contact Alice LeBlanc at the West Baton Rouge Museum at (225) 336-2422, #10.
Remembering Hurricane Katrina Five Years Later
Port Allen, LA- The West Baton Rouge Museum is hosting a display which will remember Hurricanes Katrina and Rita this summer, five years after the devastating events affected Louisiana's environment, economy, and her people. The display will include historical information about former floods in and around West Baton Rouge, modern maps and photographs as well as two quilts made in honor of those affected by Hurricane Katrina. One quilt is on loan from the Children's International Art Outreach, Inc. The quilt blocks were individually made by children who survived the floods in New Orleans and were evacuated to Chevy Chase, Maryland. The second quilt is on loan from the Louisiana Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians and was made as a tribute to the heroic work performed by emergency medical personnel. The display will open on July 12th.
The West Baton Rouge Museum is located at 845 North Jefferson Ave in Port Allen, just minutes from downtown Baton Rouge. For more information call (225) 336-2422 ext 15 or visit www.westbatonrougemuseum.com .
Tree-Mendous Time with Baton Rouge Green
Port Allen, LA- The West Baton Rouge Museum is sponsoring a project with Baton Rouge Green. This will be a family fun workshop featuring Tree-Ivia games for children ages 5 to 10. This program is FREE and registration requested. Parents, grandparents and adults accompanying participating children are welcome to observe the program. To register, please call (225) 336-2422 x 15.
The West Baton Rouge Museum is located at 845 North Jefferson Ave in Port Allen, just minutes from downtown Baton Rouge. For more information call (225) 336-2422 ext 15 or visit www.westbatonrougemuseum.com .
Growing Green Kids
Port Allen, LA- The West Baton Rouge Museum is sponsoring a project with Keep West Baton Rouge Beautiful. Families will have fun learning about the importance of recycling by taking part in a series of crafts and games. This program is FREE and registration requested. Parents, grandparents and adults accompanying participating children are welcome to observe the program. To register, please call (225) 336-2422 x 15.