AC23 - Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge

Charles Brooks, DMA is a professional jazz vibraphonist, percussionist, hand drummer, pianist, clinician, composer, and educator in Baton Rouge, LA. He is the state's only four-mallet vibraphonist actively performing across multiple genres while continuing to teach and mentor budding musicians. He and his band of seasoned musicians will be performing some original jazz-fusion from his previous albums and a few tunes from the new album, “Soul Survivor.”

Visual artist, Lana Toniolo talks about diving in to new experiences, submitting to watercolors, and art's power to liberate.

Aaron Hogan of Eye Wander Photo talks about the new state-of-the-art studio, he and his wife's new feature film, and why he trains his competition.

Clay Donaldson talks about directing actors in face masks, Theatre Baton Rouge's upcoming productions, and his first audition.

Brittany Marshall looks back on her term as Baton Rouge Poet Laureate and shares some poetry filled with light and hope.

Writer and educator, Nayyir Ransome talks about her debut collection of poems and essays entitled Peeling Bandages and how she made from Philly to BR

Multi-instrumentalist, multi-genre musician, Esco McCollum talks about the importance of making the music he plays a reflection of his diverse tastes.

Evicted Lab journalist, Eliza Durana talks about the Evicted exhibit and the eviction crisis gripping America's low-income renters.

Dr. Sinella Aghasi, Associate Director of Opera Louisiane, talks about opera stereotypes, outreach, and the upcoming Open Air Fair.

David Torns, Associate Conductor of the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra talks about his super early beginnings, leadership, and the Hollywood Hits performance.