Movies & Music on the Lawn, presented by Cox, the summer film series that pairs silent films with not-so-silent Louisiana bands continues on Saturday, July 30. This time, Baton Rouge’s own Alabaster Stag is set to take on the film that helped set the stage for ‘Rent’ to takeover the Broadway stage, 1926’s La Boheme.
This is a rescheduled date due to inclement weather on the event’s previously scheduled date.
Whether you’re looking for a date night that’s a little different or an affordable family outing, we invite you to join us for a one-night-only experience under the stars. Bottomless popcorn and admission to one of the area’s most unique film series costs just $7. To make things even better, if you’re a BRG member, your admission is included in your membership!
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Chloe Johnson of Alabaster Stag
About Alabaster Stag: Alabaster Stag is a groove-powered soul machine based out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Comprised of talented performers from diverse musical backgrounds, this group combines elements of neo-soul, hip-hop, and jazz to create a fresh sound that anyone can enjoy.
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John Gilbert & Lillian Gish in La Boheme
About La Bohème (1926): Based on the nineteenth century Italian opera of the same name, ‘La Bohème’ tells the story of struggling bohemians trying to survive in Paris’ Latin Quarter. Directed by King Vidor and starring Lillian Gish and John Gilbert, the film follows starving artists in their pursuit of fame and fortune in the bitter Parisian winter of 1830. What’s left is a tragic, yet beautiful love story that inspired the hit Broadway musical, ‘Rent’ (1996).
Mordaunt Hall of the New York Times called [the film] “a production that is virtually flawless.” The film was one of MGM’s top box office hits of the year.
- Margarita Landazuri, San Francisco Silent Film Festival
Join us for the triumphant return of Movies & Music on the Lawn all summer long with five events as part of the 2022 season!