Pick up a copy of Margot Lee Shetterly’s “Hidden Figures” and head over to the Main Library at Goodwood at 6 p.m. Saturday for a party celebrating it as the 2018 One Book One Community selection for Baton Rouge, Best of 225 This Week reports.
The whole city is encouraged to read the book which chronicles the true story of African-American female mathematicians who worked at NASA and played a vital role in advancing the U.S. space program.
The party will feature Tamiara Wade, a former learning expert at NASA Stennis Space Center, and 16-year-old aspiring astronaut Alyssa Carson. Free book copies of “Hidden Figures” will be available. The East Baton Rouge Parish Library and its partner Forum 35 will be discussing the book this spring. Get more details.
Also, check out The Collective’s monthly art show, Mid City Rising, an event that aims to unite the community and give local artists a place to showcase their works.
The show is from 6 to 10 p.m. at 2678 Government St. near Baton Rouge Magnet High School. More than 25 artists will display their work and attendees can enjoy live music. A variety of food will be available for purchase. Read the full story, and sign up for the free Best of 225 This Week e-newsletter to keep up with local events each week.
