The Week in Arts for July 8

A compilation of arts events for the week ahead.

SUNDAY, JULY 8

• THE VICTORY BELLES LULLABY OF BROADWAY: 11:45 a.m. brunch seating, Stage Door Canteen, National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. The vocal trio salutes the Great White Way with Broadway hits from the 1940s. Tickets: http://www.nationalww2museum.org.
• SUNDAY SWING FEATURING SWINGAROUX: 1 and 2 p.m., dance lessons; 2 and 4 p.m., live music, National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. Kick up your heels at The National WWII Museum with Sunday Swing. Professional swing dancers will be on hand to provide coaching for dancers of all levels while local musicians play World War II era hits. No reservations required for this free event. http://www.nationalww2museum.org.
• SOUTH PACIFIC: 2 p.m., Baton Rouge Little Theater, 7155 Florida Blvd. Performance of the musical by the Baton Rouge Little Theater. Adults, $29; groups of 10 or more, $24 each; students, $14. [phone] or http://www.brlt.org .
• LEGALLY BLONDE: 2 p.m., Manship Theatre, Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. A Center Stage Performing Arts Academy production. $21.50. [phone] or http://www.manshiptheatre.org.

MONDAY, JULY 9

• LUCKY LACOWSKI’S REALLY BIG DREAM: 10 a.m., Delmont Gardens Branch Library, 3351 Lorraine St. Performance by Playmakers of Baton Rouge. For more information or to register, call [phone].

TUESDAY, JULY 10

• LUCKY LACOWSKI’S REALLY BIG DREAM: 10:30 a.m., Greenwell Springs Regional Branch Library, 11300 Greenwell Springs Road; 2 p.m., Central Branch Library, 11260 Joor Road. Performance by Playmakers of Baton Rouge. For more information or to register, call the individual library branch. http://www.ebrpl.com.
• SUMMER MUSICAL LUNCHEON: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Oak Lodge Reception Center, 2834 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd. Presented by the Baton Rouge Christian Women’s Connection. $22. Reservations, [phone].
• AGAINST THE TIDE: THE STORY OF THE CAJUN PEOPLE OF LOUISIANA: 6:30 p.m., Ascension Parish Main Library, 708 S. Irma Blvd., Gonzales. Screening of the documentary by Pat Mire with a discussion session afterward. For more information or to register, call [phone].

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11

• LUCKY LACOWSKI’S REALLY BIG DREAM: 10 a.m., River Center Branch Library, 120 St. Louis St.; 2 p.m., Pride-Chaneyville Branch Library, 13600 Pride-Port Hudson Road, Pride. Performance by Playmakers of Baton Rouge. For more information or to register, call the individual library branch. http://www.ebrpl.com.
• THE VICTORY BELLES LULLABY OF BROADWAY: noon brunch seating, Stage Door Canteen, National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. The vocal trio salutes the Great White Way with Broadway hits from the 1940s. Tickets: http://www.nationalww2museum.org.
• SUMMER SOUNDS AT ST. JAMES: 7 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 208 N. Fourth St. Concert by Don Vappie & The Creole Jazz Serenaders with Leah Chase. Adults, $10; students, free; season tickets, $30 for four concerts; Friends level sponsorship (two season tickets), $75; Patrons level (four season tickets), $150. [phone] or http://www.stjamesbr.org.
• OPERA RETURNS TO BOURBON STREET: 7 p.m., The Puccini Bar, The Inn on Bourbon. Bon Operatit! performs “The American Songbook.” Free. [phone] or http://innonbourbon.com.
• THE MATCHMAKER: 7:30 p.m., Hemingbough, 10101 La. 965, St. Francisville. Preview performance of the Thornton Wilder play by the St. Francisville Transitory Theatre. Adults, $15; students, $10. [phone] or http://sftheatre.net.

THURSDAY, JULY 12

• LOUISIANA ART & SCIENCE MUSEUM MEMBERS ONLY NIGHT: 5-7 p.m., LASM, 100 River Road S. Celebrating the museum’s 50th birthday. Lapsed, inactive or new members can join at the door. Additional guests of members, $9, adults; $8, children/seniors. Food trucks will be located outside the museum. [phone].
• A MID CITY NIGHT’S DREAM: 6-9 p.m., 11 locations in the midcity area. Coordinated opening receptions for summer shows at Artists Inside Circa 1857, Artvark Ltd., Brew Ha Ha!, Caffery Gallery, Elizabethan Gallery, Gallery Bohemia, Mimosa by M.E., Mosaic Garden, Rue Cou Cou, Sally’s Circa 1857 and VanGuard Gallery. Meet and greet with the artists. [phone].
• SUMMER LECTURE SERIES: 6 p.m., refreshments; 6:30 p.m., presentation, Capitol Park Museum, 660 N. Fourth St. Dr. Don Hernandez will present the history of the Holy Family Sisters and Rosary Institute and their contribution to educating children in and around Lafayette during the 20th century. Free. Email [e-mail] or call [phone].
• THE MUSIC MAN: 7 p.m., Pasqua Theatre, 823 N. Felicity Ave., Gonzales. Ascension Community Theatre’s summer musical. Opening night. $15-$30. [phone].
• LEGALLY BLONDE: 7:30 p.m., Manship Theatre, Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. A Center Stage Performing Arts Academy production. $21.50. [phone] or http://www.manshiptheatre.org.
• SOUTH PACIFIC: 7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge Little Theater, 7155 Florida Blvd. Performance of the musical by the Baton Rouge Little Theater. Adults, $29; groups of 10 or more, $24 each; students, $14. [phone] or http://www.brlt.org .
• THE MATCHMAKER: 7:30 p.m., Hemingbough, 10101 La. 965, St. Francisville. Performance of the Thornton Wilder play by the St. Francisville Transitory Theatre. Adults, $15; students, $10. [phone] or http://sftheatre.net.
• HOT SUMMER NIGHTS AND COOL JAZZ: 7:30 p.m., LSU School of Music Recital Hall. Concert featuring Clarence Johnson, saxophone. General admission, $20; students, faculty, staff, $10. [phone] or http://www.music.lsu.edu.

FRIDAY, JULY 13

• ART MELT PREVIEW PARTY: 7-11 p.m., Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. Event preceding Forum 35’s ninth annual juried competition. $75. Email [e-mail] or visit http://www.artmelt.org.
• THE DANCE ON WIDOW’S ROW: 7 p.m., Upstage Theatre, 1713 Wooddale Blvd. Upstage Theatre Company’s summer comedy. Opening night. $15. http://www.upstagetheatre.biz.
• SOUTH PACIFIC: 7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge Little Theater, 7155 Florida Blvd. Performance of the musical by the Baton Rouge Little Theater. Adults, $29; groups of 10 or more, $24 each; students, $14. [phone] or http://www.brlt.org .
• LEGALLY BLONDE: 7:30 p.m., Manship Theatre, Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. A Center Stage Performing Arts Academy production. $21.50. [phone] or http://www.manshiptheatre.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 14

• SECOND SATURDAY: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., LSU Museum of Art, Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. The Shape of Me and Other Stuff (with apologies to Dr. Seuss). Children must be accompanied by adult. Free. [phone].
• LEGALLY BLONDE: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Manship Theatre, Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. A Center Stage Performing Arts Academy production. $21.50. [phone] or http://www.manshiptheatre.org.
• SOUTH PACIFIC: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge Little Theater, 7155 Florida Blvd. Performance of the musical by the Baton Rouge Little Theater. Adults, $29; groups of 10 or more, $24 each; students, $14. [phone] or http://www.brlt.org .
• ART MELT: 5-11 p.m., Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. Opening for Forum 35’s ninth annual juried competition, along with food, an open bar, live entertainment, an arts marketplace and a children’s art show. Free. [e-mail] or http://www.artmelt.org.
• THE DANCE ON WIDOW’S ROW: 7 p.m., Upstage Theatre, 1713 Wooddale Blvd. Upstage Theatre Company’s summer comedy. $15. http://www.upstagetheatre.biz.

News Features staff