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Join the West Baton Rouge Museum on Friday, May 16, 2025 from 6 – 8 PM for Historical Happy Hour and an evening of live music and a closing reception for the exhibit, West Baton Rouge’s Educator Edward Searcy. This month’s featured musical guest performers will be Lazarro Nettles and Darrell Davis. Join the West Baton Rouge Museum on Friday, May 16, 2025 from 6 – 8 PM for Historical Happy Hour and an evening of live music and a closing reception for the exhibit, West Baton Rouge’s Educator Edward Searcy. This month’s featured musical guest performers will be Lazarro Nettles and Darrell Davis. Lazarro Nettles was born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA. He grew up playing the saxophone in his Dad's church. At a very young age, he began developing his own unique style of playing that contains hints of gospel tones, jazz overlays, and bluesy riffs with an edgy funk. His dynamic live performances and utter command of the saxophone have been electrifying audiences for many years with a raucous tone and dynamic stage presence. He plays regularly with musical greats from the local, state, and national level. Darrell “Dee” Davis, Sr. was raised in the Erwinville area and began his musical journey at the age of seven. Darrell's musical talents blossomed when he earned first chair in all-state saxophone. His path soon expanded to include the lead guitar. The transition from saxophone to guitar opened doors to a wider range of genres, from R&B to gospel, jazz, and blues. Throughout his 47-year career, he has performed with some of the world’s most celebrated musicians and has written and produced songs for numerous artists and is founder and owner of Melndee Productions. As the Edward Searcy exhibit comes to a close, we want to take time to celebrate the life and legacy of this of beloved Port Allen teacher and Civil Rights leader. Join museum staff, members of the Searcy family, friends, neighbors and former students traveling in from various parts of the United States for refreshments and viewing the exhibit which covers his decades-long career as an educator at Cohn High School and then Port Allen High School as well as his community activism. This FREE event is open to the public and will be held inside the museum’s Brick Gallery.