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Ice Skating on the River – Raising Cane’s River Center

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The Raising Cane’s River Center will once again magically transform into a “Winter Wonderland” just in time for you to create your holiday memories. Ice Skating on the River is an annual holiday tradition that will be open through January 3rd.

Ice Skating on the River

Ice Skating on the River has been a Baton Rouge tradition for many years. It is a great way for families to have fun and celebrate the joys of the holiday season while creating wonderful winter memories,” said Les Crooks, Regional General Manager of Raising Cane’s River Center for ASM Global.

A fun-filled holiday event for all ages, there will be 75-minute sessions nearly every day now through January 3, 2020. Tickets are on sale now for $12-$14 per person with special group packages for parties over ten people. What better way to celebrate the holiday season than with Ice Skating?

Ice Skating on the River

Ice Skating on the River

Session times this week:

Monday Dec. 7: 6pm, 8pm
Tuesday Dec. 8: 6pm, 8pm
Wednesday Dec. 9: 6pm, 8pm
Thursday Dec. 10: 6pm, 8pm
Friday Dec. 11: 6pm, 8pm
Saturday Dec. 12: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm
Sunday Dec. 13: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm

Purchase a skating session and create winter memories that will last a lifetime. Due to COVID restrictions, the number of skaters allowed per session has been reduced, so you are encouraged to buy your tickets in advance. Tickets are on sale now online at www.Ticketmaster.com, and charge by phone at-1-800-745- 3000. For more information, please contact the Raising Cane’s River Center at 225-389-3030.

GIVEAWAY

Baton Rouge Family Fun has partnered with Raising Cane’s River Center  to host a giveaway for TWO Family Four Packs! Two lucky families will win a Family Four Pack of tickets! Simply enter via our Rafflecopter Giveaway widget below with more entry options on our Facebook and Instagram pages!

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Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The company who sponsored it compensated BRM via a cash payment, gift, or giveaway. Opinions expressed herein are that of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of the sponsor. 

Fall Fun with Art programs at BREC: Eek A Boo & Holiday Camp

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BREC Art provides a wide range of programs for the youngest artists to grow their skills and make the most of their interests. Artistic exploration is among the best ways for kids to build confidence in expressing themselves, learn to solve problems and think critically. BREC provides a comfortable place where the next great artist can begin to unleash their creative energy. Let your little ones enjoy some fall Fun with the following Art programs at BREC: 

Fall Fun with Art programs at BREC

BREC Fall Art

Little Picassos

An introduction to the fun aspects of art. Young artists will experience their first encounters with art – using paint, oil pastels, watercolor and mixed media.

WHEN: Sept. 4 + 11 + 18 + 25
WHERE: Highland Road Community Park
AGES: 5-7
Cost – $30

Eek A Boo

In this holiday workshop we will create a BOOTIFUL 3-dimensional house! Participants will learn the basics of collage and simple construction and will leave with a piece of art that will celebrate family Halloweens for years to come!

WHEN: Saturday, Oct 26, 2019 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
WHERE: Milton J. Womack Park
AGES: 8-12
COST: $15 / $10 each for two+ registered at the same time

Clay Creations

A basic hand-building class for beginners. Artist Terry Kennedy will introduce basic clay hand-building techniques and students will create several finished fired pieces over the four class periods.

WHEN: Oct. 1 + 8 + 15 + 22
WHERE: Webb Park
AGES: 15+
COST:  $100

Beginning Watercolor

In this two-hour class participants will learn the basics of watercolor painting. Topics of investigation include color hues and intensities, graded washes and types of brush strokes. The end result will be a graceful and smooth composition.

WHEN: Saturday, Oct 12, 2019 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHERE: Milton J. Womack
AGES: 15+
COST: $60

WINTER HOLIDAY ART CAMP

Enjoy a flurry of cool art projects as we investigate the elements and principles of art.
Dec. 26 + 27 / Jan. 2 + 3
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ages: 7-11
$96 EBR Parish resident / $115 out-of-parish residents.

 

Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The company who sponsored it compensated BRM via a cash payment, gift, or giveaway. Opinions expressed herein are that of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of the sponsor. 

Cirque du Soleil Crystal Baton Rouge

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Cirque du Soleil carves electrifying moments, breathtaking artistry and its unique creativity into ice in a fresh innovative spectacular: Cirque du Soleil Crystal Baton Rouge. World-class ice skating, surreal aesthetics, and artistic prowess fuse together. So let reality slip away as Cirque du Soleil Crystal glides above a most unusual reflection.  A young woman shatters through reality to reach the surreal world of possibility. Beyond the surface, she pursues the life that has been glistening beneath. Sometimes, we must first leave solid ground to find our true footing. Discover Cirque du Soleil Crystal Baton Rouge – A breakthrough ice experience. Skate on the edge of reality.

Cirque du Soleil Crystal Baton Rouge

Cirque du Soleil Crystal Baton Rouge

Cirque du Soleil announces a special Holiday offer for its Baton Rouge performances at the Raising Cane’s River Center from Thursday, January 3rd through Sunday, January 6, 2019.

Holiday offer – Cirque du Soleil is offering 25% off tickets in Premium, Category 1 & 2 for any performances of CRYSTAL in Baton Rouge. This special promotion is available online accessible using promo code SNOW. For more information on this deal – www.cirquedusoleil.com/crystal. Some restrictions may apply

This one of a kind arena production blends circus arts and the world of ice skating in a stunning new production that will take the audience on a journey into a whimsical frozen playground where figure skating mingles with acrobatics and aerial feats.

Directed by Shana Carroll and Sebastien Soldevila, Crystal, our misfit heroine, takes you on an exhilarating tale of self-discovery as she dives into a world of her own imagination. Feel the adrenaline as she soars through this surreal world to become what she was always destined to be: confident, curious, and creative. CRYSTAL invites you to suspend reality and glide into a world that springs to colorful life with astounding visual projections and a soundtrack that seamlessly blends popular music with the signature sound of Cirque du Soleil. CRYSTAL is suitable for all ages.

SHOW SCHEDULE

Thursday, January 3rd & Friday, January 4th at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 5 at 4 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, January 6 at 1:30 p.m. & 5 p.m.