(Source: The Advocate)
Event runs next week in Baton Rouge
Science and art might seem to be at opposite ends of the spectrum, but to the creative mind, they are logical companions.
Imagine the two worlds colliding in a dance of color, motion, technology and music. That’s what visitors will experience at next week’s annual Red Stick International Animation Festival.
The event takes place Wednesday-Saturday, Nov. 10-13, at several locations, including the Shaw Center for the Arts, Manship Theatre, Louisiana Old State Capitol and the Louisiana Art & Science Museum. It brings together writers, animators, artists, directors and students from the worlds of business and entertainment.
The result is an explosion of film screenings, guest speakers, workshops, special events, and much more, according to festival director Stacey Simmons.
“This event contributes to our overall entertainment-friendly culture in the capital region,” Simmons said.
“It showcases Baton Rouge to visitors from around the world, and highlights what we have to offer the entertainment business.
“It gives us some fantastic ambassadors in the world for how wonderful our city is, and what a great place it is to live, work and do business.”
The festival events are too many to list here, but a complete schedule is available at http://www.redstickfestival.org .
Some of the highlights include:
â– The Princess Ball: 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, Old State Capitol. Dress as your favorite princess and dance the afternoon away. See a special screening of The Princess and the Frog too. There’s also a dancing slipper give-away.
â– Screening of Tangled: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, The Rave at Mall of Louisiana 15. At 8:30 p.m., Animation Nation pub crawl begins at Roux House.
â– Screening of Waking Sleeping Beauty: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, United Artists Citiplace 11. At 8:30 p.m. at the Manship Theatre, see a special screening of HOWL.
â– Screening of My Dog Tulip: 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, Manship Theatre; screening of The Legends of Nethia, and meet-and-greet with Robert Picardo, 8 p.m.
â– VIP Awards Dinner: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, Hilton Capitol Center. Dinner, awards, silent auction.
â– Cartoon-a-palooza: 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, Old State Capitol. A special treat this year is a visit by Disney director Dean Wellins.
â– Lecture and screening of How to Train Your Dragon: 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, Manship Theatre. Meet Stuart Sumida.
â– Video Games Live! preshow: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, Baton Rouge River Center; followed by 7 p.m. extravaganza featuring the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra.
➤ On the internet: http://www.redstickfestival.org .
Publish Date:
11-05-2010
