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Published: Jun 28, 2009

Sunday, June 28

July exhibits: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Baton Rouge Gallery, 1442 City Park Ave., Baton Rouge Gallery, 1442 City Park Ave., will feature exhibits by artist members Leanne McClurg Cambric, April Hammock and Amy James beginning Sunday, July 28. The show will run through July 28, and there will be a First Wednesday reception 7-9 p.m. July 1. Hours are noon-6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Free admission. For more information, call (225) 383-1470 or visit http://www.batonrougegallery.org. (225) 383-1470. http://www.batonrougegallery.org/pages/index.html
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie: 2 p.m., Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. Play for children and adults. Tickets at theater box office, (225) 344.0334 (toll-free (866) 451-2787), or online at http://manshiptheatre.org.
Summer School of Music: Basic Music Reading: 4 p.m., Amite Baptist Church, 7100 Amite Church Road, Denham Springs, A nine-week basic music education class for adults and teenagers. Sundays at 4 p.m. beginning June 14. $25 per class. (225) 665-2762.
Summer School of Music: Brass 101: 4 p.m., Amite Baptist Church, 7100 Amite Church Road, Denham Springs, Learn how to choose a brass instrument and learn basic techniques. Sundays at 4 p.m. beginning June 21. $25 per class. (225) 665-2762.

Monday, June 29

Teresa Cole and Sandy Chism Exhibition: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Southeastern Louisiana University Contemporary Art Gallery, 100 E Stadium, Hammond, Teresa Cole is showing some of her prints and an installation. Sandy Chism is showing her paintings. Both are New Orleans artists. (985) 549-5080. http://www.selu.edu/acad_research/depts/vis_art/gallery/
Summer School of Music: Musical Stories & Suites: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Amite Baptist Church, 7100 Amite Church Road, Denham Springs, A four-week music enrichment class for 4-6-year-olds. Mondays 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. beginning June 15. $25 per class. (225) 665-2762.
Heavenly Visions: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Diocese of Baton Rouge, Catholic Life Center, 1800 S. Acadian Thruway, This Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge exhibit features a collection of icons from Eastern Europe and Russia in the Catholic Life Center Administration Building. (225) 242-0226.
BRLT Summer 2009 Theater Camps - Creative Dramatics: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Baton Rouge Little Theatre, 7715 Florida Blvd., Participants from grades 1-5 will explore the dramatic process through theater games, exercises, songs and scenes, with a performance at the end of the second week. An “after-hours” class will be offered from 3:40-4:40 p.m. for $39. $199 or $179 if received by June 15. (225) 924-6496. http://www.brlt.org.
Paintings by Father Henry Wilton Gautreau: 10 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., Caffery Gallery, 4016 Government St., An exhibit of paintings by Father Henry Wilton Gautreau will show 10 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday through June 30 at Caffery Gallery, 4016 Government St. (225) 388-9397. http://www.cafferygallery..
June exhibit: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Gallery N, 137 Alello Drive, An exhibit featuring artists Jessica Danby, Andy Flores, Marita Gentry, Denise Greenwood, Carmen Guy, Mark Nikoff and OHO through July 3 at Gallery N, 137 Allelo Drive. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Call (225) 448-2142 or visit http://www.galleryn.net. (225) 448-2142. http://www.galleryn.net.
Windows of Revelation: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Foyer, 3655 Perkins Road, Jane Chapman unveils her latest collected works in the exhibit Windows of Revelation at The Foyer, 3655 Perkins Road. This collection — inspired by scripture — and created with mixed media, acrylic, oil and gold leaf will be showcased throughout the month of June. For more information, call (225) 343-3655 or visit http://www.janechapmanart.com. (225) 343-3655.

Tuesday, June 30

Members Only Workshop Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Louisiana Art and Artists Guild, 2490 Silverest Ave., The Louisiana Art and Artists Guild’s Members Only Workshop Show, featuring artwork by LAAG members Judi Betts, Kathy Stone, Bryon Levy, Roberta Loflin, Larry Downs and Steve Shamburger, along with their workshop students’ achievements, runs through July 23 at Independence Park Theatre, 7800 Independence Park Blvd. (225) 925-5764. http://www.laag-site.org.
Summer School of Music: Beginner Sign Language: 6:30 p.m., Amite Baptist Church, 7100 Amite Church Road, Denham Springs, a six-week beginner class for all ages, with an emphasis on using sign language in worship. Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning June 23. $25 per class. (225) 665-2762.

Wednesday, July 1

Drop-in Tours with Dr. Charles Chamberlain in New Orleans: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Jackson Square in New Orleans. Join Museum Historian Dr. Charles Chamberlain on a journey through time in the historic Cabildo. The Cabildo’s historic collection contains some of the finest and oldest artifacts documenting Louisiana history, from early Native American settlement through Reconstruction in the 1870s. Some of the highlights include Napoleon’s death mask, and a visit to the Sala Capitular, where the Louisiana Purchase transfer occurred in 1803. There’s also a large mural-size painting depicting the 1815 Battle of New Orleans, along with the original field drum used by Jordan Noble, a 13-year-old war hero. Tours are free and open to the public. No reservations or paid museum admission is needed. It’s an easy and fun way to learn Louisiana history! http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/BR/br.htm.

Thursday, July 2

Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University: 7 p.m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 865 Hatchell Lane, Denham Springs, The program is a biblically based curriculum that will teach you to manage God’s money and resources in a godly way. It empowers you to make the right financial decisions to achieve your financial goals, teaching you to eliminate debt, build wealth and give like never before. On average, families reduce their debt by $5,300 and save $2,700 in just 91 days. There is a preview meeting, then 13 weekly classes. $99.51.

Saturday, July 4

Main Streets Poppin: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., St. Francisville Main Street, 11757 Ferdinand Street, St Francisville, St. Francisville’s first Main Streets Poppin all day downtown the local merchants will host Sidewalk Sales, Shopping Discounts pull a flag at each store for a discount or prize, Art Exhibit, Pie Baking Contest, Fireworks at dusk and Music featuring the Laughing Lizards at the Town Ball Park, hot dogs and soft drinks. An Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration. free. (225) 635-3873. http://www.stfrancisville.net
LSU Museum of Art Fourth of July Fundraiser: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., LSU Museum of Art, 100 Lafayette St., Two floors of fun, food and festivities await you as you watch the fireworks on the river from the Irene W. Pennington Rooftop Terrace on top of the Shaw Center for the Arts. All proceeds support LSU Museum of Art programming. $125 members, $150 nonmembers. (225) 389-7213. http://www.lsumoa.com


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