The week ahead for Feb. 12, 2012
sunday
Community events
YELP DOG ADOPTIONS: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Yelp House, 3205 Lanier Drive. http://www.yelpbr.com. FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS DOG ADOPTIONS:
Noon to 4 p.m., Orvis at Perkins Rowe; http://www.friendsoftheanimals.org.
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE: 2 p.m., Claude L. Shaver Theatre, LSU Music and Dramatic Arts Building, LSU campus. A Swine Palace production. $15-$28. http://www.swinepalace.org.
FENCES: 2 p.m., Independence Park Theatre, 7800 Independence Park Theatre. $20. (225) 216-0660.
MONDAY
Government meeting
Central Community School Board: 6 p.m., Central Intermediate School, 10510 Joor Road.
Community events
YELP DOG ADOPTIONS: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Yelp House, 3205 Lanier Drive. http://www.yelpbr.com.
BATON ROUGE PRESS CLUB: Noon, De La Ronde Hall, in downtown Baton Rouge at 320 Third St. Musheer Robinson, Louisiana NAACP chairman for economic development, will discuss Gov. Bobby Jindal’s economic development initiatives, assess business prospects for African Americans and talk about how race relations are affecting the quality of life in the state. Lunch, which is served at 11:30 a.m., is $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers.
“Community Town Hall Meeting”: 6 p.m., Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center located at 4000 Gus Young Ave., Baton Rouge. District 7 Councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle and Lamont Cole with the NAACP of Baton Rouge will discuss the direction of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System.
TUESDAY
Government meeting
Downtown Development District Commission Meeting: 8 a.m., Capitol Park Welcome Center, 702 N. River Road. (225) 389-5520.
Community events
YELP DOG ADOPTIONS: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Yelp House, 3205 Lanier Drive. http://www.yelpbr.com.
FREE TUTORING: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Broadmoor Presbyterian Naylor Building, 9340 Florida Blvd. One-on-one with qualified tutors for middle and high school students. Student and accompanying adult should arrive 10 minutes early to register. Free. Call (225) 924-4271.
CHARLES DICKENS CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL: 6 p.m., 143 Coates Hall, LSU campus. This week’s film: “Great Expectations” directed by David Lean. The semester-long series of films and discussions highlight the bicentennial of the renowned 19th century English author.
WEDNESDAY
Government meeting
Metro Council committee: 3 p.m., Council chambers, City Hall, 222 St. Louis St.
Community events
YELP DOG ADOPTIONS: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Yelp House, 3205 Lanier Drive. http://www.yelpbr.com.
WOMEN, WINE, WEDNESDAY: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., The Royal Standard, 16016 Perkins Road. Professional and community women’s social and networking group. (225) 751-0009.
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE: 7:30 p.m., Claude L. Shaver Theatre, LSU Music and Dramatic Arts Building, LSU campus. A Swine Palace production. $15-$28. http://www.swinepalace.org.
THURSDAY
Government meeting
The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board: 5 p.m., School Board Office, 1050 S. Foster Drive.
Community events
YELP DOG ADOPTIONS: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Yelp House, 3205 Lanier Drive. http://www.yelpbr.com.
FREE TUTORING: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Broadmoor Presbyterian Naylor Building, 9340 Florida Blvd. One-on-one with qualified tutors for middle and high school students. Student and accompanying adult should arrive 10 minutes early to register. Free. Call (225) 924-4271.
BRCC ANNUAL GOSPEL FESTIVAL: 7 p.m., Magnolia Theatre Main Stage, Baton Rouge Community College, 201 Community College Drive. Second annual gospel concert as part of BRCC’s performing art series. Tickets at http//www.mybrcc.edu.
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE: 7:30 p.m., Claude L. Shaver Theatre, LSU Music and Dramatic Arts Building, LSU campus. A Swine Palace production. $15-$28. http://www.swinepalace.org.