Historical Happy Hour Gala

For its regular Historical Happy Hour events, the West Baton Rouge Museum hosts a local musicians and storytellers, featuring intellectual discussions, music, panels, speakers, and—of course—drinks, though those are usually up to you. This July, things are heating up with a grand gala to celebrate the opening of the new gallery Angela Gregory: Doyenne of Louisiana Sculpture, where attendees will be able to view the recently-donated Gregory sculptures alongside her other donated works and works from the museum's permanent collection. The Michael Foster Quartet will provide live music, The West Baton Rouge Historical Association will provide champagne punch, and a sculpture demonstration will take place. 6 pm–8 pm. Free. westbatonrougemuseum.com. 

Read more about Gregory's life and legacy in Exhibition Curator Elizabeth Chubbuck Weinstein's "Perspectives" profile.