Knock Knock Children’s Museum in Baton Rouge celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at its annual “I Have a Dream Day” on Jan. 19. With special Monday hours, the museum welcomed more than 700 guests from across the community through special activities.
Students from East Baton Rouge’s special Talented Theater Department recited a portion of King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech, instructed by talented theater director Fabiola Reno, representing Brownfields Elementary, Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts and McKinley Elementary schools.
Children completed an “I Have A Dream” reflection exercise and explored personal character traits like courage, perseverance and compassion. Children also learned about community service by assembling toiletry kits, which Knock Knock staff will donate to those in need. Guests also “marched” through the museum to learn about King’s focus on peace and non-violence.
Louisiana Public Broadcasting’s ongoing showcase of French heritage and language, Cinéma Français, is now showing at 10 p.m. Sunday nights. The program is hosted by Dr. William Arceneaux, the founder of La Fondation Louisiane and director of The Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public Broadcasting. The following films will be featured:
“Madame Rosa” on Jan. 25. Set in the working-class neighborhoods of Paris, this deeply humane drama follows an elderly Jewish woman devoted to caring for the children of prostitutes.”L’Armée des Ombres” (Army of Shadows) on Feb. 1. In Nazi-occupied France, a small group of Resistance fighters moves in secrecy between safe houses and covert missions, bound by loyalty and haunted by betrayal. “La Banquiere” (The Lady Banker) on Feb. 8. Inspired by a true story, this historical drama traces the rise of Emma Eckhert from modest beginnings to financial prominence between 1914 and 1938. “Police Python 357” (The Case Against Ferro) on Feb. 15. A seasoned police inspector becomes ensnared in a deadly web of corruption when a secret relationship ends in murder. “Un Coeur en Hiver” (A Heart in Winter) on Feb. 22. Set in the world of classical music, this subtle drama follows a gifted violinist drawn to a reserved violin maker whose emotional distance proves both alluring and impenetrable.
100 Strong Baton Rouge, founded by Saundra Lane, Holly Andrews and Amy Andrews, is kicking off the new year at 6 p.m. Jan. 27 at Oak Lodge Reception and Event Center, 2905 Westfork Drive, Baton Rouge. Three local nonprofits will present their causes to be the recipient of the 100 Strong donation: the Capital Area Autism Network, Books for Boots and Metanoia Manor.
The Capital Area Autism Network is an organization that finds solutions to address the needs of the autistic and neurodivergent community in the Capital area by hosting networking and educational events, collaborations and summits.
Books for Booths is a volunteer nonprofit organization that provides new and gently used books, movies, music CDs, puzzles, craft items and more to members of the military, including injured recruits in basic training to veterans and children of military families.
Metanoia Manor was founded in 2018 by Father Jeffery Bayhi and is a faith-based residential facility that offers a place of refuge to female adolescent victims of human trafficking in which to heal physically and mentally.