About Town for Dec. 9, 2012

Advocate staff photo by PAM BORDELON -- Sparkling evening -- At a special champagne tasting hosted by Republic National Distributors at Juban's Restaurant Nov. 28 are, from left, Dr. Leon and Paula Kraft, Jan Sarkofsky, Edward Flynn and Karen Profita.

IKEBANA EXHIBIT

EVENT: Ikebana International, Baton Rouge Chapter No. 42 exhibit on the Japanese art of flower arranging.
DATE: Sunday.
TIME: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd.
DETAILS: The exhibit will have at least 25 flower arrangements plus a feature table with arrangements created with Japanese sake ware.

EBR LIBRARY

EVENT: Capital Area Native Plant Society meeting.
DATE: Sunday.
TIME: 2:30 p.m.
PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd.
FOR MORE INFO: bettybeehugger@yahoo.com.
DETAILS: The meeting will feature a presentation by Charles Allen called “Wildflowers of Louisiana.” Allen will also sign copies of his books. The meeting is free, but seating is limited.
EVENT: Visit from Mrs. Claus and the Holiday Clown
TIME: 10 a.m.
DATES AND PLACES:
Monday, Delmont Gardens Branch Library, 3351 Lorraine St.
Tuesday, Central Branch Library, 11260 Joor Road.
Wednesday, Pride-Chaneyville Branch Library, 13600 Pride-Port Hudson Road.
Thursday, Carver Branch Library, 720 Terrace St.
FOR MORE INFO: http://www.ebrpl.com
DETAILS: Mrs. Claus will listen to children’s request for Santa during her visits to the branches. All branches will also have Santa mailboxes through December.
EVENT: Introduction to the Internet.
DATE: Tuesday.
TIME: 10 a.m.
PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd.
FOR MORE INFO: (225) 763-2250.
DETAILS: Patrons can learn how to navigate the Internet for fun and research.
EVENT: Little Christmas Tree.
DATE: Tuesday.
TIME: 4 p.m.
PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Carver Branch Library, 720 Terrace St.
FOR MORE INFO: (225) 389-7460 or to register.
DETAILS: Children, ages 6-11, will listen to “Little Tree” by E.E. Cummings then make their own Christmas trees using craft sticks, chenille stems and brightly colored beads inserted into an egg carton cup. Registration is required.
EVENT: Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007.
DATE: Wednesday.
TIME: 10 a.m.
PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd.
FOR MORE INFO: (225) 763-2250.
DETAILS: Patrons can learn how to create a basic spreadsheet.
EVENT: Snowman Cotton Ball Story/Craft.
DATE: Wednesday.
TIME: 10:30 a.m.
PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Zachary Branch Library, 1900 Church St.
FOR MORE INFO: (225) 658-1860 or to register.
DETAILS: Patrons can come listen to “The First Day of Winter” then create snowmen from paper, cotton balls and glue. Registration is required.
EVENT: Holiday Gift Craft.
DATE: Wednesday.
TIME: 4 p.m.
PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Baker Branch Library, 3501 Groom Road.
FOR MORE INFO: (225) 778-5960.
DETAILS: Teens will create ornaments using puff paint, glue, holiday knick-knacks and clear plastic bulbs.
EVENT: Create a Louisiana Ornament.
DATE: Wednesday.
TIME: 6 p.m.
PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Road.
FOR MORE INFO: (225) 231-3250 or to register.
DETAILS: Patrons will make Louisiana-themed red beans and rice ornaments at the library. Registration is required.
EVENT: Crafting for a Cause Crochet Group.
DATE: Thursday.
TIME: 1 p.m.
PLACE: Pride-Chaneyville Branch Library, 13600 Pride-Port Hudson Road.
FOR MORE INFO: (225) 658-1540.
DETAILS: Patrons can learn about crocheting at the Crafting for a Cause Crochet Group meeting. All skill levels are welcome.
EVENT: Learning Express.
DATE: Thursday.
TIME: 3 p.m.
PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Road.
FOR MORE INFO: (225) 231-3250 or to register.
DETAILS: Patrons can learn how to create and use Learning Express for test taking and eBook access. Registration is required.
EVENT: Holly Jolly Votive Candles.
DATE: Thursday.
TIME: 4 p.m.
PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Zachary Branch Library, 1900 Church St.
FOR MORE INFO: (225) 658-1870.
DETAILS: Teens will create votive candle holders out of glass jars. The library will supply all the materials.
EVENT: Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007.
DATE: Saturday.
TIME: 10 a.m.
PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd.
FOR MORE INFO: (225) 763-2250.
DETAILS: Patrons can learn how to prepare slides for a computer presentation.
EVENT: Holiday Hounds and Tinsel Kittys.
DATE: Saturday.
TIME: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Jones Creek Regional Branch Library, 6222 Jones Creek Road.
FOR MORE INFO: (225) 756-1150.
DETAILS: Representatives from Capital Area Animal Welfare Society will be at the library with dogs and cats who are available for adoption.
EVENT: Adult Study Skills.
DATE: Saturday.
TIME: 3 p.m.
PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Greenwell Springs Regional Branch Library, 11300 Greenwell Springs Road.
FOR MORE INFO: (225) 274-4440 or to register.
DETAILS: Kathleen Johnson will share study skills and tips to help adults with work and school. Registration is required.
EVENT: Introduction to Microsoft Word 2003.
DATE: Saturday.
TIME: 3 p.m.
PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Greenwell Springs Regional Branch Library, 11300 Greenwell Springs Road.
FOR MORE INFO: (225) 274-4450 or to register.
DETAILS: Patrons can learn the basics of working Microsoft Word 2003. Registration is required.
EVENT: An Afternoon with Jane.
DATE: Sunday, Dec. 16.
TIME: 3 p.m.
PLACE: East Baton Rouge Parish Jones Creek Regional Branch Library, 6222 Jones Creek Road.
FOR MORE INFO: (225) 756-1150.
DETAILS: Patrons will celebrate Jane Austen’s birthday with performances by Vintage Dancers, games of Whist, tea and cookies.

BATON ROUGE CONCERT BAND

EVENT: 2012 Christmas Concert.
DATE: Sunday.
TIME: 3 p.m.
PLACE: St. Joseph Cathedral, 412 North St., downtown Baton Rouge.
DETAILS: The Baton Rouge Concert Band will present its Christmas concert, which is free to attend.

MUSEUM FASHION SHOW

EVENT: “When and Wear: Threads of a Generation” Fashion Show.
DATE: Sunday.
TIME: 3 p.m.
PLACE: West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen.
FOR MORE INFO: (225) 336-2422, ext. 15 or http://www.westbatonrougemuseum.com.
DETAILS: The West Baton Rouge Museum and Hemline@ LSU will host the historically-inspired runway fashion show, which complements the museum’s exhibit “Our Lives, Our Stories: America’s Greatest Generation.” The show will feature original designs, restyled looks and illustrations created by students from LSU’s Textiles, Apparel Design and Merchandising Department. Fashion entries are inspired by the early 1900s through the 1960s. Ashley Westerman, the host for WRKF’s Morning Edition, will emcee the free show. A reception will follow.

HUNGER AWARENESS AWARDS

EVENT: “New Orleans Bread for the World Hunger Awareness Award Meal.”
DATE: Sunday.
TIME: 6 p.m.
PLACE: Danna Center of Loyola University, 6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans.
FOR MORE INFO: (504) 458-3029 or to RSVP.
DETAILS: The award meal will honor individuals and organizations working to end hunger and poverty in the metro New Orleans area. Eden Gorney will receive the Lindy Boggs Hunger Awareness Award for her service to the needy on the North Shore. Luke’s House will receive the Special Recognition Award for its service to the needy in New Orleans. Finally, St. Peter Claver Parish Religious Education Youth will receive the Dedicated Service Award for their community services. The New Orleans Artists Against Hunger & Homelessness will also give grants to 13 outstanding organizations that provide food and shelter. The recipients are By-Water Project, Food for Families/Food for Seniors, Hope House, Just the Right Attitude, Lantern Light, Luke’s House, NO/AIDS Taskforce Food for Friends, Project Lazarus, Ozanam Inn, Raintree Children & Family Services, Samaritan Center, Southeast Legal Services and St. Jude Community Center. Tickets are $15 each.

BASS PRO SHOP

EVENT: Bass Pro Shop’s “Local Heroes Night.”
DATE: Sunday
TIME: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
PLACE: Bass Pro Shop, 175 Bass Pro Blvd., Denham Springs.
FOR MORE INFO: http://www.basspro.com/santa.
DETAILS: The event includes special activities, discounts and drawings during and honors such heroes as police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, war veterans and military personnel. The night will have a Christmas Village with slot car racing, laser and soft gun arcades, remote control cars and trains and free photos with Santa. Free photos will be available until 9 p.m. Children can also make stuffed owl ornaments. The drawings for Bass Pro Shop gift cards will start at 7:30 p.m.

PARK GRAND OPENING

EVENT: BREC’s “Convention Street Park Grand Opening.”
DATE: Wednesday.
TIME: 11 a.m.
PLACE: Convention Street Park, 717 Convention St.
FOR MORE INFO: http://www.brec.org.
DETAILS: Participants at the park’s grand opening will see a ribbon cutting and a mural unveiling. The grand opening will also have food trucks.

BR ARTS MARKET

EVENT: Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge’s “Baton Rouge Arts Market.”
DATE: Saturday.
TIME: 8 a.m. to noon.
PLACE: Arts Market, corner of 5th and Main streets.
FOR MORE INFO: http://www.artsbr.org.
DETAILS: The market, usually held the first Saturday of each month, features more than 70 local artists selling pottery, jewelry, metal sculptures, hand-made soaps, hand-knit garments and more. The market will also have free children’s activities at the Arts Market’s Kids Booth. It is held in conjunction with the Red Stick Farmers Market and the Main Street Market. During inclement weather, the market will relocate to the Glavez parking garage, 500 Main St.

ENCHANTED MANSION

EVENT: Breakfast with Santa 2012.
DATE: Saturday.
TIME: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., first session; and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., second session.
PLACE: The Enchanted Mansion, 190 Lee Drive.
FOR MORE INFO: (225) 769-0005 or for reservations.
DETAILS: Participants are invited to the doll museum to have breakfast with Santa and see the Angel and Cherub Exhibit. Parents can take pictures of their children with Santa in his antique sleigh. Each child will also get a free gift from Santa. The event will have two sessions with both having limited seating. Cost is $18 per person and $5 for children under age 2. Reservations and deposits are required.