Join internationally renowned sculptor Keith Sonnier Thursday, December 2, at Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM) for a lively discussion about the 1960s New York art scene, the international progression of his career, and his passion for Louisiana!

Available at no charge, this special presentation will begin in LASM's auditorium at 6:30 p.m. The art galleries will be open before and after the talk for viewing of the exhibition Keith Sonnier: Fort Crévecoeur.  Sonnier is known for his large-scale installations and sculptures that include neon.  He was born in Mamou, Louisiana, and his exhibition at LASM features a dozen large sculptural works created in direct response to his Acadian heritage.

This program is made possible through a grant from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and is presented in partnership with LSU.

For more information, visit www.lasm.org.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The National Tailgating League will make the fifth stop of its multi-city College Tour at Baton Rouge Louisiana on Friday, November 19th, prior to the conference match-up between the LSU tigers and the visiting Ole Miss Rebels. The NTL will set up at Reggie’s Bar in Tigerland with multiple cash-prize bag toss tournaments, live music, food vendors, and your favorite radio personalities.

The Foundation for Historical Louisiana (FHL) will sponsor a community open house during the holiday festivities planned in downtown Baton Rouge in early December. The public is invited to visit the Old Governor's Mansion at 502 North Boulevard for a free Holiday Open House on Friday, December 3, from 5 to 9 p.m. A donation of canned goods for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank will be collected at the event.

The landmark mansion will be decorated for the holidays through underwriting by LUBA Workers Compensation. Of special interest to parents and grandparents will be a visit from the Mansion's own Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. Children may relay their wishes and have a color photo taken with Mr. and Mrs. Claus against the back drop of the East Room fireplace for a cost of $10. The photos will be printed and families may pick them up within minutes.

In addition, small children are invited to take a ride on the "Mansion Snowball Express" for an excursion to Galvez Plaza, which will be a pick up and drop off point for mansion visitors. Children are encouraged to come in their pajamas!