Tickets are on sale for the Jewel J. Newman Community Center’s annual Masquerade Ball and Silent Auction, to be held from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday.

The optional black tie/cocktail event kicks off the center’s capital campaign, according to a news release.

The evening features a silent auction, live food, music, beverages and dancing. A limited number of masks will be sold at the door. Proceeds go toward the center’s efforts to provide outreach, activities and funding for needed improvements.

Tickets are $40 for individuals and $300 for a table of eight and are available at the center, 2013 Central Road, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Checks and money orders should be made payable to City of BTR/JJNCC.

Bring Justice To My Rhyme and Kristen Downing proudly present, “SPEAK”. This spectacular event will include music, dance, poetry, and more while enjoying award winning artwork by Downing. Featured performers include Vinee, Rayne Myers, Jay Ones, GoodSoulPoetry, Chloe, Whitney Collins, and Frank Authello. Bartender will be available and complimentary food. Tickets go on sale for $15 at Eventbrite on February 2nd or $20 at the door ($10 at the door for College students). VIP tables available!

Cupcakes and Conversation is an open forum for girls and women 11 years old and up to discuss topics and issues that impact the life of girls and women. In observance of Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Cupcakes and Conversation is a free event that relays pertinant information concerning indispensable tools, strategies, and methods to empower women and girls. Free to the public, this event includes door prizes, refreshments, and cash give-a-ways. Register today.

Politicking While Female: The Political Life of Women

More women ran for political office in the 2018 mid-term elections than at any other time in history. Indeed, record numbers of women were vying for seats on a variety of legislative bodies such as school boards, city councils, state legislatures, and congress as well as executive offices such as gubernatorial and mayoral seats. The 2018 mid-term elections drastically altered women’s political representation. The Spring 2019 BreauxSymposium will trace the barriers facing women in political leadership starting from the socialization of young children through the experiences women face winning and serving in elected office. Young girls are discouraged from thinking of themselves as leaders and these socialization processes turn women away from considering political careers. We will talk about the forces that motivate women to run for political office in spite of these negative socialization processes. We will also trace the gendered obstacles facing women, including women of color, pursuing political power including the role of voter and media bias. Finally, we highlight the benefits accrued from electing more women to positions of political power, and identify strategies designed to overcome these obstacles.

About the Breaux Symposium

The annual John Breaux Symposium pushes the boundaries of debate around an aspect of media, politics and public policy. The Symposium aims to harness the expertise and perspectives of individuals hailing from a variety of fields and backgrounds. Past Symposia have hosted scholars, journalists, corporate executives, and political and civic leaders. Through keynote speakers, panels and presentations, the intent of the Symposium is to discuss the public’s knowledge about some aspect of our democracy and identify possible actions to increase public awareness and constructive debate.

Register for free at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-john-breaux-symposium-politicking-while-female-tickets-54716915768

Join us Friday March 15th at 520 Spain St Event Center for a night of food, drinks and most importantly Speed Dating!
#LoveAtFirstSit is an event designed for the open minded SINGLE Adult that’s open to the possibilities of meeting Mr. or Mrs. Right. We have your entire date night experience covered from a Premium Open Bar Experience to a beautiful meal prepared by @Beautiful_ChefCee. This Event is Hosted by @BradGordonIntl & @ChimesCeo and the musical vibe is under the direction of @DJ_Kalvo225 . Everything kicks off at 7pm for the Mix & Mingle Cocktail Hour. This event is designed to be intimate so there are a very limited amount of tickets available.

Visit www.dgeventsbr.net to purchase tickets!

Calling all fabulous queens & kings!

Join the Brunch for the Soul squad in celebrating National Women’s History Month the best way possible: with an empowering drag brunch, networking activities, mimosas and more! This month, we’re switching it up and going big! To celebrate love, equality and the month of women, we’re keeping it gender fluid & opening our admission to women, men, trans and everyone in between! We are (& always have been) LGBTQ-friendly! Celebrate womanhood, love and equality this month with us on March 17 from 11 am – 1:30pm at Mid City Ballroom.

Come dressed to slay in your Sunday brunch best! Brunch for the Soul is a place for you to SHINE. No one’s here to dull your sparkle, baby! The drag brunch will be hosted by Carina von Tuna with performances by Alexa Milano, Alondra Andrews, Gayle King Kong, Rhuby Tart and St!nk. Tips for the performers are HIGHLY encouraged! #supportlocaldrag

There are 40 seats available! 10 early birds and 30 general admission. Grab yours TODAY! Tickets go fast!

See you in March!

*Brunch for the Soul is an online community and bi-monthly women’s brunch and mixer based in Baton Rouge, LA that aims to connect, empower and uplift women.*

Women’s Empowerment Tea is the kick off to Women’s Empowerment Week for south Louisiana. You don’t want to miss this amazing line up featuring our keynote speaker, Louisiana Legend Mia X!!! Not to mention a panel full of powerful women bring knowledge from all areas concerning women!! Mental health, physical wellness, spirituality, wealth building, and parenting are just some of the topics we will discuss!! Come out and be apart of something great!! @heiress_int @motivatemedee @adraine_conrad @mommaiknewbetter @mzsparkle01 @themamamiax @dreammgmt

Presale tickets are $25. Vendor booths are available at www.sistarsofempowerment.org

TEDxLSU is the premier TEDx event in the greater Baton Rouge area. Launched in 2013, TEDxLSU is an annual intellectual and creative experience that brings together those who are passionate about unearthing ideas, inspiring curiosity, and sparking conversation. TEDxLSU participants, speakers, volunteers, and organizers come from all walks of life–business, non-profits, art, education, technology, and more–so you never know who you’ll meet!

Sign up for open mic at the venue for 8p or online here: http://scxbr324.eventbrite.com

An etiquette and self esteem workshop for girls ages 10-17. Hosted by Ms. Black Louisiana Empowerment for Women’s Empowerment Week

This is a free event. For ticket information visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/think-like-a-lady-act-like-a-queen-tickets-55814507695?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR28VTnH9_hZr6PqZxs63ZZkDPUDu8LDS4FuWjRamgxP9z8EkMw-T6St37k