SHREVEPORT, La. (PRWEB) – Louisiana State Exhibit Museum will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a gala fundraiser event titled “Let Them Eat Cake!” at the 2013 Glitz & Grits, Friday, Sept. 27, from 6:45 to 11 p.m. This year’s Glitz & Grits is proud to welcome special guest, Louisiana music icon Dr. John, a six-time Grammy winner and member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Dr. John will perform on the George Rodrigue Steinway grand piano painted with Rodrigue’s famous “Blue Dog.” His performance will include a tribute to the 75th anniversary of LSEM. After performing on the Rodrigue Steinway grand piano, he will add his autograph to the piano, previously signed by a number of other legendary artists.

This biennial event supports the extraordinary array of exhibits at the museum, along with the maintenance of the building and staff salaries. As a Smithsonian Institute affiliate, LSEM provides the area with a year-round calendar of outstanding exhibitions that would not otherwise be available in northwest Louisiana.

Returning by popular demand, the event will also include entertainment by Windstorm, Shreveport-Bossier’s premier R&B dance band. Attendees will enjoy bidding on an array of deluxe items at a silent auction, dinner provided by Silver Star Catering, an open bar and more festivities. Valet parking will be available. Tickets are $150 and can be purchased online at http://glitzandgrits.eventbrite.com or by calling 318-632-2020.

To learn more about the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum visit the Friends of the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum website at http://flsem.mmcchosting.com. For more information on Shreveport-Bossier, including hotel accommodations, attractions, restaurants and more, visit http://www.shreveport-bossier.org.

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