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Louisiana Marathon Weekend in Baton Rouge
Jan. 17-19
Runners rendezvous again in the state’s capitol for the annual Louisiana Marathon, a three-day event begun in 2012 that features an assortment of ancillary races and events.
Drew Haro and Rosalie Teeuwan won the men’s and women’s marathons last year, respectively.
Although the big race carries the most cache, multiple running events are offered throughout the weekend, targeted at various age groups and skill sets.
The weekend kicks off Friday, Jan. 17 with an exposition at the Baton Rouge River Center.
Featured are vendors displaying the latest trends and designs in running apparel.
Saturday, running from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., includes The Advocate 5K and Kids Marathon (each starting from The Capitol Park Museum).
A Family Festival at AZ Young Park and three guest speakers and a pastalaya dinner with Matt Long and Bill Rodgers follow at the Baton Rouge River Center.
The main race commences with a pre-start at 6:50 a.m., Sunday as the marathon and half-marathon are simultaneous waged.
A festival is held at the finish line and includes live music by Big Sam’s Funky Nation, the Bucktown Allstars and more. Friends, family and the non-running curious are invited to line the 26.2-mile road course to take in the athletes.
Registration ranges from $20 for children to $120 for the full marathon through Jan. 16. For more information, visit www.thelouisianamarathon.com.
Dunham’s ‘Disorderly Conduct Tour’ hits NOLA
Jan. 20
Noted comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham and his sometimes-lovable company arrive Jan. 20 at the New Orleans Arena with his “The Disorderly Conduct Tour.”
Fans will hear from Dunham’s famed troup: Walter the Grumpy Retiree, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, the beer-fueled redneck Bubba J, the manic purple guy Peanut, the spicy pepper from south of the border Jose Jalapeño, and Peanut’s own ventriloquist dummy Little Jeff, a mini-version of the star himself.
Fans can expect more of the mayhem they’ve enjoyed with Dunham and crew on Comedy Central specials.
The fun kicks off with a video of our favorite curmudgeon Walter, potty-mouthed bad-boy Peanut, car-loving hick Bubba J and simultaneously threatening and insecure Achmed being interrogated “Law and Order” style. After that, expect more “Disorderly Conduct” from the rowdy bunch sitting on the puppet master’s lap.
The show starts at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $42.50. For more information, visit www.jeffdunham.com.
Southern Louisiana Boat, Sport and RV Show
Jan. 24-26
Three days, 49 brands of boats and 102 brands of RVs, plus dozens of jet skis.
And that’s just the tipping point.
Returning to the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center for the 16th year, the boat, sport and RV show has become the premiere local exposition for area for men and women of sports. More than 100,000 square feet is said to be consumed by boats, campers and jet skis, in addition to the other exhibits.
Topping the billing this year, for the casual purveyor, is Martin from A&E’s “Duck Dynasty,” who meets and greets guests from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the show’s final day.
The world’s so-called largest mobile aquarium – 5,000 gallons – is again a platform for freshwater lure demonstration, and the indoor Fish-O-Rama provides attendees a chance to catch live fish from an oversized pool brimming with the aquatic creatures
Plus, a 1923 Model T Dream Camper, with its own outhouse in tow, is exhibited.
The show runs from noon to 9 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday.
Admission is $8, and children 15 and younger get in free with a paying adult. For more information, visit www.southernlouisianaboatrvshow.com.
