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Chef Kevin Belton: School's out, nonstop kid snacking is in. Here's how to survive the summer.
06/07/2023
04:00 AM
I remember the first time it happened. I came home from work and panicked, thinking that someone had come into the house. As I went from room to room, it became clear that the only room ransacked was the kitchen.
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06/07/2023
04:00 AM
I remember the first time it happened. I came home from work and panicked, thinking that someone had come into the house. As I went from room to room, it became clear that the only room ransacked was the kitchen.
'90-Day Fiancé': Louisiana's Amanda Wilhelm is heading to Romania to meet her possible match
06/05/2023
03:35 PM
"When I hear of people falling madly in love online, I kind of roll my eyes," says Louisiana's Amanda Wilhelm, of Eunice, on Sunday night's sixth-season premiere of TLC's "90-Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days."
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06/05/2023
03:35 PM
"When I hear of people falling madly in love online, I kind of roll my eyes," says Louisiana's Amanda Wilhelm, of Eunice, on Sunday night's sixth-season premiere of TLC's "90-Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days."
Dog-friendly restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Baton Rouge
06/05/2023
11:30 AM
For many, dogs are part of the family. In Baton Rouge, various restaurants, bars and coffee shops not only invite pets to join the party, some establishments also offer water bowls and treats. Others have special menu items for furry…
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06/05/2023
11:30 AM
For many, dogs are part of the family. In Baton Rouge, various restaurants, bars and coffee shops not only invite pets to join the party, some establishments also offer water bowls and treats. Others have special menu items for furry…
Does your front door make a good first impression? An expert's advice on spiffing up your exterior
06/05/2023
07:30 AM
Shopping for a home is a lot like online dating. So much rides on that first photo. Whether you’re looking for a potential house or a potential partner, a prospect’s “curb appeal” often determines whether you cross the figurative threshold…
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06/05/2023
07:30 AM
Shopping for a home is a lot like online dating. So much rides on that first photo. Whether you’re looking for a potential house or a potential partner, a prospect’s “curb appeal” often determines whether you cross the figurative threshold…
Volunteer opportunities in Acadiana, Baton Rouge and New Orleans
06/04/2023
07:15 AM
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the contact/registration information volunteers would need.
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06/04/2023
07:15 AM
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the contact/registration information volunteers would need.
How a shipping fiasco almost caused Trina Edwards-Alario to lose her wedding dress
06/02/2023
04:30 PM
Trina Edwards-Alario and her new husband John Alario tended to the details of their wedding celebratory lunch Thursday for 60 at Commander's Palace in New Orleans, the legendary New Orleans restaurant nestled in the middle of the tree-lined Garden District…
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06/02/2023
04:30 PM
Trina Edwards-Alario and her new husband John Alario tended to the details of their wedding celebratory lunch Thursday for 60 at Commander's Palace in New Orleans, the legendary New Orleans restaurant nestled in the middle of the tree-lined Garden District…
Baton Rouge Bucket List: first Wednesday at Baton Rouge Gallery
06/02/2023
09:00 AM
The first Wednesday of every month, Jason Andreasen and his team at Baton Rouge Gallery prepare for a night of local art, community and relationship building — plus, the potential for magic that occurs when those three things are combined.
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06/02/2023
09:00 AM
The first Wednesday of every month, Jason Andreasen and his team at Baton Rouge Gallery prepare for a night of local art, community and relationship building — plus, the potential for magic that occurs when those three things are combined.
With kitten season in full swing and shelters full, it's a great time to adopt a cat of any age
06/02/2023
08:00 AM
We are in the height of kitten season, so the timing is right to celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month by bringing home a new feline friend. Shelters and rescues in our area are full with cats of all…
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06/02/2023
08:00 AM
We are in the height of kitten season, so the timing is right to celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month by bringing home a new feline friend. Shelters and rescues in our area are full with cats of all…
Ian McNulty: We called it ‘Tour de Ponce,’ a Cajun meat odyssey for stuffed stomachs
06/02/2023
04:00 AM
Our eyes were on Toby Rodriguez as he walked in long strides through the grass between the cars and the cooking station he’d set up on his porch. He was carrying the object of our culinary curiosity, tucked in this…
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06/02/2023
04:00 AM
Our eyes were on Toby Rodriguez as he walked in long strides through the grass between the cars and the cooking station he’d set up on his porch. He was carrying the object of our culinary curiosity, tucked in this…
Trina Edwards and John Alario marry and celebrate with family and friends
06/01/2023
05:50 PM
After John Alario and Trina Edwards' very public courtship, the two were married at noon Thursday in a private ceremony, with the only other people present being two photographers and state Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Weimer, who officiated.
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06/01/2023
05:50 PM
After John Alario and Trina Edwards' very public courtship, the two were married at noon Thursday in a private ceremony, with the only other people present being two photographers and state Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Weimer, who officiated.
Here are 22 Pride Month events in Baton Rouge and Lafayette: Plan your June
06/01/2023
10:00 AM
While Pride Fest in Baton Rouge and Pride Acadiana in Lafayette, both on June 24, are still the largest LGBTQ+ gatherings in the area this month, there are lots more events to choose from between now and June 30.
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06/01/2023
10:00 AM
While Pride Fest in Baton Rouge and Pride Acadiana in Lafayette, both on June 24, are still the largest LGBTQ+ gatherings in the area this month, there are lots more events to choose from between now and June 30.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority-Eta Chi Omega Chapter presents 15 debutantes
06/01/2023
09:00 AM
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority-Eta Chi Omega Chapter presented 15 young women to society Jan. 7 at its 31st Winter Cotillion at the Doubletree by Hilton in Lafayette. The young women — “Cultured Pearls Precious and Rare” — were being saluted…
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06/01/2023
09:00 AM
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority-Eta Chi Omega Chapter presented 15 young women to society Jan. 7 at its 31st Winter Cotillion at the Doubletree by Hilton in Lafayette. The young women — “Cultured Pearls Precious and Rare” — were being saluted…
A mortuary makeover? That and 3 other documentaries for your steaming pleasure
06/01/2023
08:00 AM
When you're looking for something to watch, scroll past all the drama, comedy, horror and more that get prominent placement on streaming platforms. There, you'll stumble upon stories surrounding real people, events and topics that will inform while they entertain.
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06/01/2023
08:00 AM
When you're looking for something to watch, scroll past all the drama, comedy, horror and more that get prominent placement on streaming platforms. There, you'll stumble upon stories surrounding real people, events and topics that will inform while they entertain.
Travel: 18 tips for preventing jet lag and improving life during a trip
05/31/2023
11:30 AM
A trip across the pond can be marred without taking precautions to prevent jet lag — a malady that knocks an inexperienced traveler to miss the first three or four days of a trip. However, even the most experienced travelers…
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05/31/2023
11:30 AM
A trip across the pond can be marred without taking precautions to prevent jet lag — a malady that knocks an inexperienced traveler to miss the first three or four days of a trip. However, even the most experienced travelers…
Who will be seafood king or queen? A dozen chefs cooking it up in Lake Charles June 27
05/30/2023
08:30 AM
For the first time in Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off history, chefs representing Grand Isle and Vidalia will be among the 12 competitors battling it out for the title of king or queen of Louisiana seafood.
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05/30/2023
08:30 AM
For the first time in Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off history, chefs representing Grand Isle and Vidalia will be among the 12 competitors battling it out for the title of king or queen of Louisiana seafood.
Maison Freetown to honor historic battalion of Black women and 102-year-old veteran
05/28/2023
03:00 PM
Maison Freetown’s Erica Melancon Fox was stunned to learn about the battalion of African American women who helped ensure backlogged mail arrived to the front line during World War II – and that a still-living Lafayette native was among its…
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05/28/2023
03:00 PM
Maison Freetown’s Erica Melancon Fox was stunned to learn about the battalion of African American women who helped ensure backlogged mail arrived to the front line during World War II – and that a still-living Lafayette native was among its…
Volunteer opportunities in Acadiana, Baton Rouge and New Orleans
05/28/2023
07:45 AM
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the contact/registration information volunteers would need.
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05/28/2023
07:45 AM
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the contact/registration information volunteers would need.
School alert system gives students added layer of safety
05/28/2023
06:15 AM
Editor's note: This story, created by Bella Guerrero and Viktoria Kangas of The Oglethorpe Echo in Lexington, Georgia, is part of the Solutions Story Tracker from the Solutions Journalism Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to rigorous reporting about responses to…
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05/28/2023
06:15 AM
Editor's note: This story, created by Bella Guerrero and Viktoria Kangas of The Oglethorpe Echo in Lexington, Georgia, is part of the Solutions Story Tracker from the Solutions Journalism Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to rigorous reporting about responses to…
A summer reading list to chill and thrill
05/28/2023
06:00 AM
Sweltering through the Louisiana summers of my childhood, I discovered that reading about great polar explorers could at least make me feel a little cooler. As the mercury climbed, I’d plow through the adventures of Roald Amundsen, Robert Peary and…
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05/28/2023
06:00 AM
Sweltering through the Louisiana summers of my childhood, I discovered that reading about great polar explorers could at least make me feel a little cooler. As the mercury climbed, I’d plow through the adventures of Roald Amundsen, Robert Peary and…
Facets of Faith: Ancient religion from India teaches peace by avoiding violence to all
05/27/2023
07:05 AM
In December, I gifted myself the 2023 Interfaith Calendar from the Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago. It marks holy days of many religions, information I often need for Facets of Faith.
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05/27/2023
07:05 AM
In December, I gifted myself the 2023 Interfaith Calendar from the Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago. It marks holy days of many religions, information I often need for Facets of Faith.
Goals: Be valedictorian and become a nurse practitioner. Check and check.
05/27/2023
06:45 AM
The Advocate's features staff tracked down 17 valedictorians from Louisiana high schools from the class of 2003 to see how their lives have gone since they graduated high school 20 years ago. Through the first week in June, we will…
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05/27/2023
06:45 AM
The Advocate's features staff tracked down 17 valedictorians from Louisiana high schools from the class of 2003 to see how their lives have gone since they graduated high school 20 years ago. Through the first week in June, we will…
'My career is literally ideal,' says would-be banker turned personal training business owner
05/27/2023
06:00 AM
The Advocate's features staff tracked down 17 valedictorians from Louisiana high schools from the class of 2003 to see how their lives have gone since they graduated high school 20 years ago. Through the first week in June, we will…
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05/27/2023
06:00 AM
The Advocate's features staff tracked down 17 valedictorians from Louisiana high schools from the class of 2003 to see how their lives have gone since they graduated high school 20 years ago. Through the first week in June, we will…
Talent, heart and grit: The Bidens honor the LSU Tigers as national champions
05/26/2023
05:15 PM
Celebrating Coach Kim Mulkey and the LSU national championship team was not the only focus of the White House ceremony to honor the team's big win. "Girl power" and an emphasis on the possibilities of female sports were also in…
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05/26/2023
05:15 PM
Celebrating Coach Kim Mulkey and the LSU national championship team was not the only focus of the White House ceremony to honor the team's big win. "Girl power" and an emphasis on the possibilities of female sports were also in…
Invitations set the tone for a wedding. Here's how you can master the art.
05/26/2023
09:00 AM
Designing, packaging and sending out wedding invitations can seem like a steep undertaking. From the engagement party to the save the dates to the actual wedding, invitations allow guests to prepare for what’s to come.
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05/26/2023
09:00 AM
Designing, packaging and sending out wedding invitations can seem like a steep undertaking. From the engagement party to the save the dates to the actual wedding, invitations allow guests to prepare for what’s to come.
She paused college, switched gears and now has her own consulting business
05/26/2023
06:00 AM
The Advocate's features staff tracked down 17 valedictorians from Louisiana high schools from the class of 2003 to see how their lives have gone since they graduated high school 20 years ago. Through the first week in June, we will…
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05/26/2023
06:00 AM
The Advocate's features staff tracked down 17 valedictorians from Louisiana high schools from the class of 2003 to see how their lives have gone since they graduated high school 20 years ago. Through the first week in June, we will…
Community: 3 LSU students win big from national scholarship program
05/26/2023
05:30 AM
Three LSU Manship School of Mass Communication students, Jessica Jefferson, Mea Morrell and Kyle Stanley, were among the 88 recipients of The LAGRANT Foundation’s 2023 Scholarship Program, which recognizes ethnically diverse students from colleges and universities across the nation for…
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05/26/2023
05:30 AM
Three LSU Manship School of Mass Communication students, Jessica Jefferson, Mea Morrell and Kyle Stanley, were among the 88 recipients of The LAGRANT Foundation’s 2023 Scholarship Program, which recognizes ethnically diverse students from colleges and universities across the nation for…
LSU basketball team goes to Washington, D.C. to celebrate national championship
05/26/2023
04:15 AM
The LSU women's basketball team arrived in Washington, D.C. Thursday and made their way to the Capitol to meet with the Louisiana legislative delegation. From there, they checked in their downtown D.C. hotel, steps from the White House, where family…
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05/26/2023
04:15 AM
The LSU women's basketball team arrived in Washington, D.C. Thursday and made their way to the Capitol to meet with the Louisiana legislative delegation. From there, they checked in their downtown D.C. hotel, steps from the White House, where family…
Do the Tampa Bay Buccaneers own the term ‘krewe’? The Saints don’t think so
05/25/2023
11:15 AM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New Orleans Saints are scheduled to clash in the Caesars Superdome Oct. 1. But that's not the only conflict between the two clubs. The Bucs seem bent on blocking the Saints from changing the…
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05/25/2023
11:15 AM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New Orleans Saints are scheduled to clash in the Caesars Superdome Oct. 1. But that's not the only conflict between the two clubs. The Bucs seem bent on blocking the Saints from changing the…
New Children's Museum CEO brings experience in outreach to 'beautiful' facility
05/25/2023
09:30 AM
She's never eaten crawfish, and she calls the local shaved-ice treat "snow cones," but the new head of the Louisiana Children’s Museum is like a child in wonderland — giddy with excitement and bouncing from one discovery to the next.
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05/25/2023
09:30 AM
She's never eaten crawfish, and she calls the local shaved-ice treat "snow cones," but the new head of the Louisiana Children’s Museum is like a child in wonderland — giddy with excitement and bouncing from one discovery to the next.
Medical to military: The switch has been good to this 2003 valedictorian
05/25/2023
06:00 AM
The Advocate's features staff tracked down 17 valedictorians from Louisiana high schools from the class of 2003 to see how their lives have gone since they graduated high school 20 years ago. Through the first week in June, we will…
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05/25/2023
06:00 AM
The Advocate's features staff tracked down 17 valedictorians from Louisiana high schools from the class of 2003 to see how their lives have gone since they graduated high school 20 years ago. Through the first week in June, we will…
All those beautiful things you've just planted? Dan Gill explains how to water them correctly
05/24/2023
07:00 AM
People plant large numbers of trees, shrubs, ground covers, flowers and vegetables in the spring, and new sod is laid during summer. The need to regularly and properly water is especially critical for these new plantings and any plants you…
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05/24/2023
07:00 AM
People plant large numbers of trees, shrubs, ground covers, flowers and vegetables in the spring, and new sod is laid during summer. The need to regularly and properly water is especially critical for these new plantings and any plants you…
Maison Freetown is documenting the past while creating opportunities for Lafayette’s Black community
05/23/2023
12:00 PM
In 2022, 14 years after Erica Melancon Fox first dreamed of creating an African American museum and cultural center in Lafayette, her vision for Maison Creole de Freetown took shape on East Vermilion Street.
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05/23/2023
12:00 PM
In 2022, 14 years after Erica Melancon Fox first dreamed of creating an African American museum and cultural center in Lafayette, her vision for Maison Creole de Freetown took shape on East Vermilion Street.
First, his mother. Then, his sister. Now, him. Will Brandon Cahanin's daughters keep tradition?
05/23/2023
07:00 AM
The Advocate's features staff tracked down 17 valedictorians from Louisiana high schools from the Class of 2003 to see how their lives have gone since they graduated high school 20 years ago. Through the first week in June, we will…
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05/23/2023
07:00 AM
The Advocate's features staff tracked down 17 valedictorians from Louisiana high schools from the Class of 2003 to see how their lives have gone since they graduated high school 20 years ago. Through the first week in June, we will…
Pollinator gardens popping up in neighborhood, thanks to Ginger Ford and her bucket list
05/23/2023
06:00 AM
Over the past five months, Ginger Ford has been diligently digging, planting and sweating her way along Camellia Avenue in Baton Rouge, turning grassy corner plots in her neighborhood into flowering pollinator oases.
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05/23/2023
06:00 AM
Over the past five months, Ginger Ford has been diligently digging, planting and sweating her way along Camellia Avenue in Baton Rouge, turning grassy corner plots in her neighborhood into flowering pollinator oases.
Rudbeckia: In the garden or in a vase, blooms are bright and cheerful
05/23/2023
05:00 AM
Rudbeckia, a member of the daisy family, has long been a popular choice for gardeners and landscapers alike. With its bright yellow and orange blooms, rudbeckia adds a splash of color to any garden or landscape.
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05/23/2023
05:00 AM
Rudbeckia, a member of the daisy family, has long been a popular choice for gardeners and landscapers alike. With its bright yellow and orange blooms, rudbeckia adds a splash of color to any garden or landscape.
Volunteer opportunities in Acadiana, Baton Rouge and New Orleans
05/21/2023
07:30 AM
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the contact/registration information volunteers would need.
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05/21/2023
07:30 AM
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the contact/registration information volunteers would need.
Valedictorian turned her sweet hobby into a career after attending Le Cordon Bleu
05/21/2023
06:00 AM
The Advocate's features staff tracked down 17 valedictorians from Louisiana high schools from the Class of 2003 to see how their lives have gone since they graduated high school 20 years ago. Through the first week in June, we will…
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05/21/2023
06:00 AM
The Advocate's features staff tracked down 17 valedictorians from Louisiana high schools from the Class of 2003 to see how their lives have gone since they graduated high school 20 years ago. Through the first week in June, we will…
At Nicholls State, students with special needs learn life skills and how to build a career
05/21/2023
04:00 AM
In 2016, Sean Adams was one of five students in the first cohort of the Bridge to Independence, a two-year certificate program at Nicholls State University. During his two years, Adams made new friends, joined student government, lived in a…
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05/21/2023
04:00 AM
In 2016, Sean Adams was one of five students in the first cohort of the Bridge to Independence, a two-year certificate program at Nicholls State University. During his two years, Adams made new friends, joined student government, lived in a…
Valedictorian 'Dr. Gladden' is now impacting the architecture and design industry
05/20/2023
06:00 AM
The Advocate's features staff tracked down 17 valedictorians from Louisiana high schools from the class of 2003 to see how their lives have gone since they graduated high school 20 years ago. Through the first week in June, we will…
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05/20/2023
06:00 AM
The Advocate's features staff tracked down 17 valedictorians from Louisiana high schools from the class of 2003 to see how their lives have gone since they graduated high school 20 years ago. Through the first week in June, we will…
Find some time this summer to volunteer: Local animal shelters need you
05/19/2023
08:00 AM
As the volunteer manager for Animal Rescue New Orleans, just last week I was getting dozens of emails a day from students trying to get those last-minute service hours in. This week, my inbox sits empty. The dog days of…
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05/19/2023
08:00 AM
As the volunteer manager for Animal Rescue New Orleans, just last week I was getting dozens of emails a day from students trying to get those last-minute service hours in. This week, my inbox sits empty. The dog days of…
Even in an age of Facebook, there's no substitute for a high school reunion
06/30/2022
07:00 PM
Among the books on my summer reading list is Pamela Paul’s “100 Things We’ve Lost to the Internet,” in which Paul considers the many ways that online culture has changed how we live. Among the casualties of social media, says…
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06/30/2022
07:00 PM
Among the books on my summer reading list is Pamela Paul’s “100 Things We’ve Lost to the Internet,” in which Paul considers the many ways that online culture has changed how we live. Among the casualties of social media, says…
Fourth of July: The celebrations start on Friday in the Baton Rouge area; see our list
06/29/2022
02:30 PM
A dip in the pool, burgers and hot dogs on the grill, fireworks, ah, the fireworks. Any way you mark the Fourth of July in the Baton Rouge area, your celebration can start early and run right through Monday night.
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06/29/2022
02:30 PM
A dip in the pool, burgers and hot dogs on the grill, fireworks, ah, the fireworks. Any way you mark the Fourth of July in the Baton Rouge area, your celebration can start early and run right through Monday night.
La. 'So You Think You Can Dance' contestant reveals assault as teen; 'I'm still working through it'
06/28/2022
01:00 PM
It's 3 p.m. Friday afternoon. In Los Angeles, Ralyn Johnson has just completed rehearsals and wardrobe fittings for the day. Back in Louisiana, Virginia Crouse is catching up with friends and family and settling back into her dance teaching schedule.
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06/28/2022
01:00 PM
It's 3 p.m. Friday afternoon. In Los Angeles, Ralyn Johnson has just completed rehearsals and wardrobe fittings for the day. Back in Louisiana, Virginia Crouse is catching up with friends and family and settling back into her dance teaching schedule.
Randazzo's Italian Market: 'You must try the meatball' and the pizza and the bread pudding
06/28/2022
11:30 AM
My friends endure endless stories about restaurants they just have to try, desserts that will blow their socks off, and this red sauce just like my Italian cousin-in-law makes. I am a champion of exceptionalism sharing with infectious enthusiasm everything…
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06/28/2022
11:30 AM
My friends endure endless stories about restaurants they just have to try, desserts that will blow their socks off, and this red sauce just like my Italian cousin-in-law makes. I am a champion of exceptionalism sharing with infectious enthusiasm everything…
Farm to Fourth at the farmers' market, wine tasting fundraiser: what to do in Baton Rouge
06/28/2022
11:30 AM
Kickoff your Independence Day festivities early with the Big River Economic and Agricultural Development Alliance's July 4 celebration of local food tastings at Red Stick Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, June 30, at the Pennington Biomedical Center,…
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06/28/2022
11:30 AM
Kickoff your Independence Day festivities early with the Big River Economic and Agricultural Development Alliance's July 4 celebration of local food tastings at Red Stick Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, June 30, at the Pennington Biomedical Center,…
Tap 65, a self-pour taproom with a full bar and Indian fusion, sets opening date in Baton Rouge
06/27/2022
02:00 PM
The owners of Mid Tap are opening a self-pour taproom called Tap 65 that showcases Indian cuisine and inspired cocktails on Government Street, according to the Tap 65 social media pages.
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06/27/2022
02:00 PM
The owners of Mid Tap are opening a self-pour taproom called Tap 65 that showcases Indian cuisine and inspired cocktails on Government Street, according to the Tap 65 social media pages.
On HIV Testing Day in Louisiana, stigma remains obstacle to testing to reduce disease rate
06/27/2022
11:00 AM
A lot has changed since AIDS emerged in the 1980s. Caused by human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, the sexually transmitted disease was fatal and untreatable. Today, medicines allow patients to live long and full lives.
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06/27/2022
11:00 AM
A lot has changed since AIDS emerged in the 1980s. Caused by human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, the sexually transmitted disease was fatal and untreatable. Today, medicines allow patients to live long and full lives.
Debutantes, patriots introduced at DAR, SAR George Washington Ball at Petroleum Club
06/26/2022
08:00 AM
The Galvez chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Attakapas Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution held the 63rd George Washington Ball on June 25. With the theme of “The Pledge of Allegiance,” the ball was…
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06/26/2022
08:00 AM
The Galvez chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Attakapas Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution held the 63rd George Washington Ball on June 25. With the theme of “The Pledge of Allegiance,” the ball was…
The Neon Highway Live at Brass Monkey
06/25/2022
09:00 PM
Kick the dust off your boots and head over to the Brass Monkey Pub & Patio and check out the new hottest country band in the region, Schaefer Mueller and The Neon Highway!
Live Music & Concerts
Brass Monkey Pub & Patio | 521 Desiard St Monroe, LA 71201
06/25/2022
09:00 PM
Kick the dust off your boots and head over to the Brass Monkey Pub & Patio and check out the new hottest country band in the region, Schaefer Mueller and The Neon Highway!
Live Music & Concerts
Brass Monkey Pub & Patio | 521 Desiard St Monroe, LA 71201
Smackwater Live at Enoch’s
06/25/2022
08:00 PM
Smackwater is a variety band based in the Monroe, LA area. The members have a combined 200+ years of experience in playing live music. The band moves quickly and easily from song to song leaving no "down time" between songs and giving the venue more music for their money! The bands playlist consists of hundreds of songs including classic rock, R&B, Louisiana Soul, Swamp Pop, Funk, Soul and country. And if requested, other live instrumentation like horns or a female vocalist can be added. So, for the very best in live party music, a band that brings class to the event, you won't go wrong with Smackwater!
Live Music & Concerts
Enoch's Irish Pub | 507 Louisville Ave Monroe, LA 71201
06/25/2022
08:00 PM
Smackwater is a variety band based in the Monroe, LA area. The members have a combined 200+ years of experience in playing live music. The band moves quickly and easily from song to song leaving no "down time" between songs and giving the venue more music for their money! The bands playlist consists of hundreds of songs including classic rock, R&B, Louisiana Soul, Swamp Pop, Funk, Soul and country. And if requested, other live instrumentation like horns or a female vocalist can be added. So, for the very best in live party music, a band that brings class to the event, you won't go wrong with Smackwater!
Live Music & Concerts
Enoch's Irish Pub | 507 Louisville Ave Monroe, LA 71201
Facets of Faith: Bible translation looks for the feminine
06/25/2022
12:00 PM
From time to time, I am sent various translations of Scripture. One of the more recent ones is “The Holy Bible Feminine Translation Version,” published in 2021 by Mark 7 Publishing, JW Farquhar, ISBN 978-0-9796263-4-0. It is available to purchase…
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06/25/2022
12:00 PM
From time to time, I am sent various translations of Scripture. One of the more recent ones is “The Holy Bible Feminine Translation Version,” published in 2021 by Mark 7 Publishing, JW Farquhar, ISBN 978-0-9796263-4-0. It is available to purchase…
The Band Delta Live at the VFW
06/24/2022
07:00 PM
The Band Delta will be playing at the Monroe VFW on the 2nd and 4th Fridays each month! Music is suitable for 2-step, waltz, line-dancing, other couple dances, and shaking your booty!
Live Music & Concerts
VFW Post 1809 | 1499 Hwy 594 Monroe, LA 71203
06/24/2022
07:00 PM
The Band Delta will be playing at the Monroe VFW on the 2nd and 4th Fridays each month! Music is suitable for 2-step, waltz, line-dancing, other couple dances, and shaking your booty!
Live Music & Concerts
VFW Post 1809 | 1499 Hwy 594 Monroe, LA 71203
Religion briefs: New minister installed at First Christian Church Disciples of Christ
06/24/2022
10:30 AM
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Baton Rouge will host an installation ceremony for its new minister, Dedrick Minor, at 10 a.m. June 26 in the sanctuary. Executive Regional Minister Nadine Burton, of the Great River Region of the…
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06/24/2022
10:30 AM
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Baton Rouge will host an installation ceremony for its new minister, Dedrick Minor, at 10 a.m. June 26 in the sanctuary. Executive Regional Minister Nadine Burton, of the Great River Region of the…
Nine churches come together at Baker First Baptist for June 26 patriotic program honoring veterans, first responders
06/24/2022
09:00 AM
First Baptist Church of Baker has made a tradition of hosting patriotic community choral programs in celebration of Independence Day, and this year is no different.
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06/24/2022
09:00 AM
First Baptist Church of Baker has made a tradition of hosting patriotic community choral programs in celebration of Independence Day, and this year is no different.
'I don't know how to cook small.' Former Ragin' Cajuns lineman opens food truck in Lafayette
06/23/2022
07:00 PM
Almost everybody he met at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette told him he should open a food truck or a restaurant sooner or later. The food he cooked was too delicious and well prepared to be kept within friends…
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06/23/2022
07:00 PM
Almost everybody he met at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette told him he should open a food truck or a restaurant sooner or later. The food he cooked was too delicious and well prepared to be kept within friends…
Do the headlines make you blue? Gathering with other Louisianans can be the best medicine
06/23/2022
04:00 PM
Because of my writing work, I’m sometimes asked to speak at local clubs and other civic functions in south Louisiana. Those invitations dried up these past two years as COVID-19 limited gatherings. But as pandemic restrictions have eased, people are…
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06/23/2022
04:00 PM
Because of my writing work, I’m sometimes asked to speak at local clubs and other civic functions in south Louisiana. Those invitations dried up these past two years as COVID-19 limited gatherings. But as pandemic restrictions have eased, people are…
'We are in the entertainment business': Martin Wine opens deli in Baton Rouge
06/22/2022
12:45 PM
Martin Wine & Spirits is a Louisiana institution. Its New Orleans' roots date to 1946 when David Young Martin Jr. came to Louisiana after World War II. He had an uncle in the bulk wine business, so he opened a…
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06/22/2022
12:45 PM
Martin Wine & Spirits is a Louisiana institution. Its New Orleans' roots date to 1946 when David Young Martin Jr. came to Louisiana after World War II. He had an uncle in the bulk wine business, so he opened a…
Pimento Cheese to Food Truck to Basel’s Market: A Baton Rouge market with a charming twist
06/22/2022
11:00 AM
Kalyn Lindsly Anderson was once known as “the pimento cheese girl” after Kalyn’s Pimento Cheese that’s sold at her father’s store, Calvin’s Bocage Market. She’s still making pimento cheese, but now, her cafe is becoming a community staple of her…
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06/22/2022
11:00 AM
Kalyn Lindsly Anderson was once known as “the pimento cheese girl” after Kalyn’s Pimento Cheese that’s sold at her father’s store, Calvin’s Bocage Market. She’s still making pimento cheese, but now, her cafe is becoming a community staple of her…
Cheese and whiskey pairings, Amici Cellars wine dinner and Pies, Pies, Pies
06/21/2022
10:30 AM
The Independence Day holiday is still a week and a half away, but that doesn't mean there isn't anything to celebrate. You can always just celebrate the end of the week with Rouj Creole's Amici Cellars Wine Dinner.
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06/21/2022
10:30 AM
The Independence Day holiday is still a week and a half away, but that doesn't mean there isn't anything to celebrate. You can always just celebrate the end of the week with Rouj Creole's Amici Cellars Wine Dinner.
It's hot! Here's are some places you can cool off in Lafayette Parish
06/20/2022
09:30 PM
Technically, summer begins Tuesday, but temperatures in Acadiana have already been flirting with 100 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a succession of heat advisories for this week, and it's only expected to worsen.
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06/20/2022
09:30 PM
Technically, summer begins Tuesday, but temperatures in Acadiana have already been flirting with 100 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a succession of heat advisories for this week, and it's only expected to worsen.
It's hot! Here are some places you can cool off in Lafayette Parish
06/20/2022
09:30 PM
Technically, summer begins Tuesday, but temperatures in Acadiana have already been flirting with 100 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a succession of heat advisories for this week, and it's only expected to worsen.
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06/20/2022
09:30 PM
Technically, summer begins Tuesday, but temperatures in Acadiana have already been flirting with 100 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a succession of heat advisories for this week, and it's only expected to worsen.
LSU Garden News: Want enticing green spaces? Zone your garden
06/20/2022
02:00 PM
Gardening offers so many options to create relaxing green spaces. Whether you have a great deal of land to create sprawling gardens or you are working with a small patio, a well-thought-out design can help make useful and unique outdoor…
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06/20/2022
02:00 PM
Gardening offers so many options to create relaxing green spaces. Whether you have a great deal of land to create sprawling gardens or you are working with a small patio, a well-thought-out design can help make useful and unique outdoor…
Father figures: Biological connection not required to put a stamp on young person's life
06/19/2022
12:45 PM
In the past few weeks, my father has been my family’s top priority. He’s sick. To see him weak and unable to do the things he’s taken for granted for nearly 81 years has been a shock to the system.
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06/19/2022
12:45 PM
In the past few weeks, my father has been my family’s top priority. He’s sick. To see him weak and unable to do the things he’s taken for granted for nearly 81 years has been a shock to the system.
Flying Tiger Brewery Release
06/18/2022
03:00 PM
Something strange is coming to Flying Tiger Brewery. Nothing quite pairs with a Netflix binge-watching session like a good beer. And if you plan on binge-watching Season 4 of Stranger Things this weekend, Flying Tiger Brewery has a special new release for your brewing pleasure. Aidan Johnston will be performing live 4-6pm! KaCee Dillas Food Truck will be back on sight 3-8pm!
Live Music & Concerts
Flying Tiger Brewery | 506 N 2nd St Monroe, LA 71201
06/18/2022
03:00 PM
Something strange is coming to Flying Tiger Brewery. Nothing quite pairs with a Netflix binge-watching session like a good beer. And if you plan on binge-watching Season 4 of Stranger Things this weekend, Flying Tiger Brewery has a special new release for your brewing pleasure. Aidan Johnston will be performing live 4-6pm! KaCee Dillas Food Truck will be back on sight 3-8pm!
Live Music & Concerts
Flying Tiger Brewery | 506 N 2nd St Monroe, LA 71201
NAACP 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration
06/18/2022
10:00 AM
The local NAACP will educate and celebrate Juneteenth while showcasing local, talented youth. A Juneteenth Basket will be raffled off and you must be present to win.
Live Music & Concerts
Charles Johnson Children's Park | 3313 Bernstein Park Dr (across from the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo), Monroe, LA 71203
06/18/2022
10:00 AM
The local NAACP will educate and celebrate Juneteenth while showcasing local, talented youth. A Juneteenth Basket will be raffled off and you must be present to win.
Live Music & Concerts
Charles Johnson Children's Park | 3313 Bernstein Park Dr (across from the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo), Monroe, LA 71203
Looking back: Former S.J. Montgomery students dig up 27-year-old time capsule
06/18/2022
09:00 AM
The third grade students in Vickie Ritchey's 1994-95 class at S.J. Montgomery Elementary were nicknamed the time keepers and, until last week, they had an engraved stone on the school campus that included that designation.
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06/18/2022
09:00 AM
The third grade students in Vickie Ritchey's 1994-95 class at S.J. Montgomery Elementary were nicknamed the time keepers and, until last week, they had an engraved stone on the school campus that included that designation.
Politics as usual: Exhibit of century-old editorial cartoons show how politics never really change
06/17/2022
09:00 AM
Visit the Old State Capitol's exhibit, "Running for Office: Candidates, Campaigns, and the Cartoons of Clifford Berryman," and your eyes automatically will be drawn to the elephant on the golf course, not to mention the donkey with his own golf…
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06/17/2022
09:00 AM
Visit the Old State Capitol's exhibit, "Running for Office: Candidates, Campaigns, and the Cartoons of Clifford Berryman," and your eyes automatically will be drawn to the elephant on the golf course, not to mention the donkey with his own golf…
Be You: Kathryn Fenstermaker's insatiable curiosity can be contagious
06/17/2022
09:00 AM
Kathryn Fenstermaker is the corporate communications leader for C.H. Fenstermaker & Associates. It’s her job to provide an insight into the people, the culture and the projects that the company is involved with. With her endlessly curious energy and the…
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06/17/2022
09:00 AM
Kathryn Fenstermaker is the corporate communications leader for C.H. Fenstermaker & Associates. It’s her job to provide an insight into the people, the culture and the projects that the company is involved with. With her endlessly curious energy and the…
Untapped
The Live Oak Town Square Annual Beer Tasting Event! Sampling curated beers from Thibodaux's local. Mud Bug Brewery as well as delicious bites from multiple vendors. All this set to the musical stylings of the MJ Dardar Band!
The Live Oak
Country, Covers, R n B
Live Performance
06/16/2022 06:00 PM
06/16/2022 09:00 PM
The Live Oak Town Square Annual Beer Tasting Event! Sampling curated beers from Thibodaux's local. Mud Bug Brewery as well as delicious bites from multiple vendors. All this set to the musical stylings of the MJ Dardar Band!
The Live Oak
Country, Covers, R n B
Live Performance
06/16/2022 06:00 PM
06/16/2022 09:00 PM
Bike NIght
06/16/2022
06:00 PM
Bike Night is back at Warhawk Harley-Davidson! Motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to enjoy live music, delicious food, and a cornhole tournament. Come on down to this family-friendly event, and don't forget your camera!
Live Music & Concerts
Warhawk Harley-Davidson | 6200 Frontage Rd Monroe, LA 71202
06/16/2022
06:00 PM
Bike Night is back at Warhawk Harley-Davidson! Motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to enjoy live music, delicious food, and a cornhole tournament. Come on down to this family-friendly event, and don't forget your camera!
Live Music & Concerts
Warhawk Harley-Davidson | 6200 Frontage Rd Monroe, LA 71202
MJ Dardar & Jerry Martin Acoustic Show
MJ &Jerry offer an acoustic set with a variety of original songs as well as popular covers from multiple genres
The Tasting Room
Country, Covers, R n B
Live Performance
06/10/2022 09:00 PM
06/11/2022 01:00 AM
MJ &Jerry offer an acoustic set with a variety of original songs as well as popular covers from multiple genres
The Tasting Room
Country, Covers, R n B
Live Performance
06/10/2022 09:00 PM
06/11/2022 01:00 AM
PAJAMAJAM! PJ Party with Dead Reckoning String Band
06/10/2022
09:00 PM
Put on your favorite comfiest...or funkiest PJs and join Dead Reckoning for PAJAMAJAM! The winner of the PJ contest will receive a $25 bar tab and a free Dead Reckoning T-Shirt!
Live Music & Concerts
Enoch's Irish Pub | 507 Louisville Ave Monroe, LA 71201
06/10/2022
09:00 PM
Put on your favorite comfiest...or funkiest PJs and join Dead Reckoning for PAJAMAJAM! The winner of the PJ contest will receive a $25 bar tab and a free Dead Reckoning T-Shirt!
Live Music & Concerts
Enoch's Irish Pub | 507 Louisville Ave Monroe, LA 71201
10-year-old Lafayette girl creates Little Queer Library offering free LGBTQ, banned books
06/10/2022
08:45 PM
While the adults bicker over possibly banning books and movies from public libraries and removing book displays for Pride and Black History months, a 10-year-old Lafayette girl is taking steps to ensure LGBTQ-themed and banned books remain available.
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06/10/2022
08:45 PM
While the adults bicker over possibly banning books and movies from public libraries and removing book displays for Pride and Black History months, a 10-year-old Lafayette girl is taking steps to ensure LGBTQ-themed and banned books remain available.
The Band Delta Live at the VFW
06/10/2022
07:00 PM
The Band Delta will be playing at the Monroe VFW on the 2nd and 4th Fridays each month! Music is suitable for 2-step, waltz, line-dancing, other couple dances, and shaking your booty!
Live Music & Concerts
VFW Post 1809 | 1499 Hwy 594 Monroe, LA 71203
06/10/2022
07:00 PM
The Band Delta will be playing at the Monroe VFW on the 2nd and 4th Fridays each month! Music is suitable for 2-step, waltz, line-dancing, other couple dances, and shaking your booty!
Live Music & Concerts
VFW Post 1809 | 1499 Hwy 594 Monroe, LA 71203
Tim Atwood
06/10/2022
06:00 PM
For 30+ years Tim Atwood played for music's elite on the most venerable stage in country music history--The Grand Ole Opry. During that time Tim backed legends and legends-in-the-making including Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Vince Gill, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Jim Ed Brown, Jeannie Seely and Little Jimmy Dickens. Tim's versatility on keys also allowed him the opportunity to play for those outside of the country box, performing with Barry Gibb, Keb Mo, Lisa Marie Presley and Jewel. Beyond the stage Tim continues to be a sought after studio musician in Nashville playing on recordings for some of those very artists with whom he shared the spotlight's fringe--artists who include Dolly Parton, Ray Price, George Jones and Charley Pride. All of the "Opry cool kids" knew Tim could play a piano like there was no tomorrow; and they knew he was a funny guy who could make a story come to life, but in the middle of all the commotion of the stage, it became apparent that Tim could sing...and not simply sing, but sing with heart, soul and emotion. The man is GOOD! Today Tim sits in the middle of the spotlight delivering a high energy, fun-filled romp down memory lane in which Tim shares his experiences as an artist, studio musician and sideman. The audience can expect piano pounding thrills as Tim performs songs from piano greats Mickey Gilley, Billy Joel, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elton John, Ronnie Milsap and Charlie Rich...along with bouts of laughter as he dishes out backstage jokes and stories as only an insider can. Tim also discloses the tender moments he experienced on stage like the love he had for country comedienne Minnie Pearl, and his thoughts about playing keys for the biggest farewell party since Hank Williams--the funeral of George Jones. With a musical arsenal that includes hundreds of selections, Tim can fire off a country song with ease, pull the trigger on a rock and roll favorite, reload with some back water blues and win the day with a trip to the A-men corner. Comedy songs are some of his favorites though, so expect to hear a few of those too, along with a few Tim Atwood originals to keep the show fresh. Whether you book him as a single or with his band, Tim always delivers a great performance. He's an extraordinary musician and a great singer, but he's also FUN and unpredictable. Even he doesn't know what's going to fall out of his mouth at any given moment...but rest assured, if it's a family-friendly venue, then it's a family-friendly pearl of wisdom. Tim Atwood will entertain you!
Live Music & Concerts
Riverside Coney Island | 710 Walnut St Monroe, LA 71201
06/10/2022
06:00 PM
For 30+ years Tim Atwood played for music's elite on the most venerable stage in country music history--The Grand Ole Opry. During that time Tim backed legends and legends-in-the-making including Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Vince Gill, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Jim Ed Brown, Jeannie Seely and Little Jimmy Dickens. Tim's versatility on keys also allowed him the opportunity to play for those outside of the country box, performing with Barry Gibb, Keb Mo, Lisa Marie Presley and Jewel. Beyond the stage Tim continues to be a sought after studio musician in Nashville playing on recordings for some of those very artists with whom he shared the spotlight's fringe--artists who include Dolly Parton, Ray Price, George Jones and Charley Pride. All of the "Opry cool kids" knew Tim could play a piano like there was no tomorrow; and they knew he was a funny guy who could make a story come to life, but in the middle of all the commotion of the stage, it became apparent that Tim could sing...and not simply sing, but sing with heart, soul and emotion. The man is GOOD! Today Tim sits in the middle of the spotlight delivering a high energy, fun-filled romp down memory lane in which Tim shares his experiences as an artist, studio musician and sideman. The audience can expect piano pounding thrills as Tim performs songs from piano greats Mickey Gilley, Billy Joel, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elton John, Ronnie Milsap and Charlie Rich...along with bouts of laughter as he dishes out backstage jokes and stories as only an insider can. Tim also discloses the tender moments he experienced on stage like the love he had for country comedienne Minnie Pearl, and his thoughts about playing keys for the biggest farewell party since Hank Williams--the funeral of George Jones. With a musical arsenal that includes hundreds of selections, Tim can fire off a country song with ease, pull the trigger on a rock and roll favorite, reload with some back water blues and win the day with a trip to the A-men corner. Comedy songs are some of his favorites though, so expect to hear a few of those too, along with a few Tim Atwood originals to keep the show fresh. Whether you book him as a single or with his band, Tim always delivers a great performance. He's an extraordinary musician and a great singer, but he's also FUN and unpredictable. Even he doesn't know what's going to fall out of his mouth at any given moment...but rest assured, if it's a family-friendly venue, then it's a family-friendly pearl of wisdom. Tim Atwood will entertain you!
Live Music & Concerts
Riverside Coney Island | 710 Walnut St Monroe, LA 71201
Tim Atwood
06/10/2022
06:00 PM
For 30+ years Tim Atwood played for music's elite on the most venerable stage in country music history: The Grand Ole Opry. During that time Tim backed legends and legends-in-the-making including Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Vince Gill, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Jim Ed Brown, Jeannie Seely and Little Jimmy Dickens. Tim's versatility on keys also allowed him the opportunity to play for those outside of the country box, performing with Barry Gibb, Keb Mo, Lisa Marie Presley and Jewel. Beyond the stage Tim continues to be a sought after studio musician in Nashville playing on recordings for some of those very artists with whom he shared the spotlight's fringe--artists who include Dolly Parton, Ray Price, George Jones and Charley Pride. All of the "Opry cool kids" knew Tim could play a piano like there was no tomorrow; and they knew he was a funny guy who could make a story come to life, but in the middle of all the commotion of the stage, it became apparent that Tim could sing...and not simply sing, but sing with heart, soul and emotion. The man is GOOD! Today Tim sits in the middle of the spotlight delivering a high energy, fun-filled romp down memory lane in which Tim shares his experiences as an artist, studio musician and sideman. The audience can expect piano pounding thrills as Tim performs songs from piano greats Mickey Gilley, Billy Joel, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elton John, Ronnie Milsap and Charlie Rich...along with bouts of laughter as he dishes out backstage jokes and stories as only an insider can. Tim also discloses the tender moments he experienced on stage like the love he had for country comedienne Minnie Pearl, and his thoughts about playing keys for the biggest farewell party since Hank Williams--the funeral of George Jones. With a musical arsenal that includes hundreds of selections, Tim can fire off a country song with ease, pull the trigger on a rock and roll favorite, reload with some back water blues and win the day with a trip to the A-men corner. Comedy songs are some of his favorites though, so expect to hear a few of those too, along with a few Tim Atwood originals to keep the show fresh.
Live Music & Concerts
Riverside Coney Island | 710 Walnut St Monroe, LA 71201
06/10/2022
06:00 PM
For 30+ years Tim Atwood played for music's elite on the most venerable stage in country music history: The Grand Ole Opry. During that time Tim backed legends and legends-in-the-making including Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Vince Gill, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Jim Ed Brown, Jeannie Seely and Little Jimmy Dickens. Tim's versatility on keys also allowed him the opportunity to play for those outside of the country box, performing with Barry Gibb, Keb Mo, Lisa Marie Presley and Jewel. Beyond the stage Tim continues to be a sought after studio musician in Nashville playing on recordings for some of those very artists with whom he shared the spotlight's fringe--artists who include Dolly Parton, Ray Price, George Jones and Charley Pride. All of the "Opry cool kids" knew Tim could play a piano like there was no tomorrow; and they knew he was a funny guy who could make a story come to life, but in the middle of all the commotion of the stage, it became apparent that Tim could sing...and not simply sing, but sing with heart, soul and emotion. The man is GOOD! Today Tim sits in the middle of the spotlight delivering a high energy, fun-filled romp down memory lane in which Tim shares his experiences as an artist, studio musician and sideman. The audience can expect piano pounding thrills as Tim performs songs from piano greats Mickey Gilley, Billy Joel, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elton John, Ronnie Milsap and Charlie Rich...along with bouts of laughter as he dishes out backstage jokes and stories as only an insider can. Tim also discloses the tender moments he experienced on stage like the love he had for country comedienne Minnie Pearl, and his thoughts about playing keys for the biggest farewell party since Hank Williams--the funeral of George Jones. With a musical arsenal that includes hundreds of selections, Tim can fire off a country song with ease, pull the trigger on a rock and roll favorite, reload with some back water blues and win the day with a trip to the A-men corner. Comedy songs are some of his favorites though, so expect to hear a few of those too, along with a few Tim Atwood originals to keep the show fresh.
Live Music & Concerts
Riverside Coney Island | 710 Walnut St Monroe, LA 71201
Baton Rouge Gallery shows June exhibitions by Caffery, Carpenter, Herrera and Kelly
06/10/2022
09:00 AM
Baton Rouge Gallery center for contemporary art, 1515 Dalrymple Drive, is featuring artwork by artists members Mary Ann Caffery, Rob Lamb Carpenter, Theresa Herrera and Brian Kelly through Thursday, June 30.
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06/10/2022
09:00 AM
Baton Rouge Gallery center for contemporary art, 1515 Dalrymple Drive, is featuring artwork by artists members Mary Ann Caffery, Rob Lamb Carpenter, Theresa Herrera and Brian Kelly through Thursday, June 30.
Beer and Bards
06/09/2022
07:00 PM
The creation of University of Louisiana at Monroe professors and writers Dev Hathaway and Herbert Bryant, “Beer and Bards” began in 1984 at Enoch’s, then located on Desiard Street, as an opportunity for ULM faculty and students to read their poems, stories, essays and plays. “It will be great fun to bring the reading series back,” said Jack Heflin, professor of English and co-director of Creative Writing at ULM. “Over the years, we’ve had hundreds of writers participate, many of whom went on to publish significant work, including John Dufresne, Cleopatra Mathis, Paul Lyons, Andy Robbins, Donald Junkins and Doug Stanton, just to name a few.” Heflin is host of the event, and the author of two books of poetry, the most recent Local Hope (The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Press). Don't miss this show!
Live Music & Concerts
Enoch's Irish Pub | 507 Louisville Ave Monroe, LA 71201
06/09/2022
07:00 PM
The creation of University of Louisiana at Monroe professors and writers Dev Hathaway and Herbert Bryant, “Beer and Bards” began in 1984 at Enoch’s, then located on Desiard Street, as an opportunity for ULM faculty and students to read their poems, stories, essays and plays. “It will be great fun to bring the reading series back,” said Jack Heflin, professor of English and co-director of Creative Writing at ULM. “Over the years, we’ve had hundreds of writers participate, many of whom went on to publish significant work, including John Dufresne, Cleopatra Mathis, Paul Lyons, Andy Robbins, Donald Junkins and Doug Stanton, just to name a few.” Heflin is host of the event, and the author of two books of poetry, the most recent Local Hope (The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Press). Don't miss this show!
Live Music & Concerts
Enoch's Irish Pub | 507 Louisville Ave Monroe, LA 71201
From a newspaper memoir to a list of life's joys, here's summer reading for Louisiana book lovers
06/09/2022
07:00 PM
I bridged the days between winter and spring this year reading “A Still Life,” Josie George’s memoir about her life in England’s West Midlands, where she’s physically confined for much of the time by chronic illness. That sounds sad, but…
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06/09/2022
07:00 PM
I bridged the days between winter and spring this year reading “A Still Life,” Josie George’s memoir about her life in England’s West Midlands, where she’s physically confined for much of the time by chronic illness. That sounds sad, but…
'State of the Art: Record' closing at LSU Museum of Art: On the area arts and cultural scene
06/09/2022
04:00 PM
Registration is open for "Educator Workshop: Weaving Traditions with Jenelle Esparza" from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, June 17, at the LSU Museum of Art in the Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. Explore the history of migrant…
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06/09/2022
04:00 PM
Registration is open for "Educator Workshop: Weaving Traditions with Jenelle Esparza" from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, June 17, at the LSU Museum of Art in the Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. Explore the history of migrant…
Beehaw: Louisiana teacher, TikTok comedian heads to Hollywood for game show revival
06/09/2022
04:00 PM
At 28, elementary school teacher Leigh McClendon's goal is to be debt-free and own a house and a vehicle by age 30. He plans to use his growing social media fame to achieve that goal. With 3.1 million Tik-Tok followers,…
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06/09/2022
04:00 PM
At 28, elementary school teacher Leigh McClendon's goal is to be debt-free and own a house and a vehicle by age 30. He plans to use his growing social media fame to achieve that goal. With 3.1 million Tik-Tok followers,…
What they’re wearing at the legislature: Anonymous Instagrammer chronicles Capitol fashion
06/09/2022
01:45 PM
As the regular Louisiana Legislative Session wrapped up on June 6, the undercover owner of one Instagram account, “la_sessionistas,” has made capturing and showcasing the best fashion trends at the Capitol a mission.
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06/09/2022
01:45 PM
As the regular Louisiana Legislative Session wrapped up on June 6, the undercover owner of one Instagram account, “la_sessionistas,” has made capturing and showcasing the best fashion trends at the Capitol a mission.
Be You: Whether he's teaching, framing or creating, Jeromy Young is all about art
06/09/2022
12:53 AM
Jeromy Young is an accomplished artist, the owner of The Frame Shop Gallery 912 and an art instructor at Achilles Print Studio. He’s an artists first, taking his natural talent and adding a lifetime of hard work — and it…
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06/09/2022
12:53 AM
Jeromy Young is an accomplished artist, the owner of The Frame Shop Gallery 912 and an art instructor at Achilles Print Studio. He’s an artists first, taking his natural talent and adding a lifetime of hard work — and it…
As new features are announced, Moncus Park officials face criticism for adding parking fee
06/08/2022
03:00 PM
When officials announced before Christmas the awaited opening of Moncus Park after a years-long battle to preserve the 100-acre green space along Johnston Street, the public mostly cheered.
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06/08/2022
03:00 PM
When officials announced before Christmas the awaited opening of Moncus Park after a years-long battle to preserve the 100-acre green space along Johnston Street, the public mostly cheered.
Thought bubble: 8 places to get boba tea in the Baton Rouge area
06/07/2022
02:15 PM
The boba tea craze continues to soar. According to World Tea News, in 2019, boba tea, also called bubble tea, has an international market value was $2.4 billion. By 2027, experts predict it to be worth $4.3 billion.
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06/07/2022
02:15 PM
The boba tea craze continues to soar. According to World Tea News, in 2019, boba tea, also called bubble tea, has an international market value was $2.4 billion. By 2027, experts predict it to be worth $4.3 billion.
Peach Blonde Release
06/04/2022
01:00 PM
In honor of the Louisiana Peach Festival in Ruston this weekend Flying Tiger Brewery is releasing a limited number Peach Blonde kegs Saturday! It is going to be peachy keen! Draft only, no growlers. Clayton Maza will be playing live music 4-6pm as well!
Live Music & Concerts
Flying Tiger Brewery | 506 N 2nd St Monroe, LA 71201
06/04/2022
01:00 PM
In honor of the Louisiana Peach Festival in Ruston this weekend Flying Tiger Brewery is releasing a limited number Peach Blonde kegs Saturday! It is going to be peachy keen! Draft only, no growlers. Clayton Maza will be playing live music 4-6pm as well!
Live Music & Concerts
Flying Tiger Brewery | 506 N 2nd St Monroe, LA 71201
Thirsty Farmer Grand Opening
06/04/2022
11:00 AM
Come check out what Thirsty Farmer Winery & Vineyard has been working on! Festivities include live music by Four on the Floor, food by The Blue Taco and charcuterie & flatbreads, and much more! Bring your lawn chair or chill inside.
Live Music & Concerts
Thirsty Farmer Winery & Vineyard | 531 State Highway 144 Calhoun, LA 71225
06/04/2022
11:00 AM
Come check out what Thirsty Farmer Winery & Vineyard has been working on! Festivities include live music by Four on the Floor, food by The Blue Taco and charcuterie & flatbreads, and much more! Bring your lawn chair or chill inside.
Live Music & Concerts
Thirsty Farmer Winery & Vineyard | 531 State Highway 144 Calhoun, LA 71225
Ambitious plan creates protected bike lanes to connect Lafayette from Pontiac Point to Rotary Point
06/03/2022
04:30 PM
Lafayette is poised to invest more than $5 million to build a circuit of bicycle paths around Lafayette — from Acadiana Park Nature Station and Moore Park to River Ranch and West Bayou Parkway.
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06/03/2022
04:30 PM
Lafayette is poised to invest more than $5 million to build a circuit of bicycle paths around Lafayette — from Acadiana Park Nature Station and Moore Park to River Ranch and West Bayou Parkway.
Be You: Jamie Phillips wants to light up your life with his candle-making business
06/03/2022
03:00 PM
Jamie Phillips is the CEO and creative director for Bourbon Royalty, co-founder and "bougie expert" at The Bougie Bar and currently still has a full-time day job as a lead governance, risk and compliance analyst for Blue Cross Blue Shield…
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06/03/2022
03:00 PM
Jamie Phillips is the CEO and creative director for Bourbon Royalty, co-founder and "bougie expert" at The Bougie Bar and currently still has a full-time day job as a lead governance, risk and compliance analyst for Blue Cross Blue Shield…
Juneteenth Jumpoff: The Black Creatives Edition
06/02/2022
05:00 PM
A production of the Black Creatives Circle of North Louisiana during Monroe's June Art Crawl. An inclusive, safe space featuring art in various forms: books, food, visual, literary, performance. Good vibes. Refreshments. Masks are encouraged. Vendor slots are available.
Live Music & Concerts
Art Alley | 131 Art Alley Monroe, LA 71201
06/02/2022
05:00 PM
A production of the Black Creatives Circle of North Louisiana during Monroe's June Art Crawl. An inclusive, safe space featuring art in various forms: books, food, visual, literary, performance. Good vibes. Refreshments. Masks are encouraged. Vendor slots are available.
Live Music & Concerts
Art Alley | 131 Art Alley Monroe, LA 71201
'Bonafide bangers': Expert advice on the best tunes to play at a Louisiana wedding
06/02/2022
02:00 PM
The couple has said "I do," and then comes the fun part — hitting the dance floor. We asked three Louisiana DJs for their best ideas on the right music to get wedding guests on their feet and on the…
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06/02/2022
02:00 PM
The couple has said "I do," and then comes the fun part — hitting the dance floor. We asked three Louisiana DJs for their best ideas on the right music to get wedding guests on their feet and on the…
BR Area: Markets, shows, comedy and art -- here's your calendar of events for the week
06/02/2022
01:00 PM
It's back. Twenty-six months after the pandemic lockdown forced us to put our weekly events calendar on hiatus, it returns this week. And just in time for summer, here's our list of things to do this weekend and next week…
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06/02/2022
01:00 PM
It's back. Twenty-six months after the pandemic lockdown forced us to put our weekly events calendar on hiatus, it returns this week. And just in time for summer, here's our list of things to do this weekend and next week…
With funding secure, Moncus Park’s large dog park could be finished by end of 2022
06/02/2022
09:00 AM
Dog owners with large, furry friends visiting Moncus Park may have their own dedicated play area by the end of the year after community funding was secured to construct the nonprofit park’s large dog park.
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06/02/2022
09:00 AM
Dog owners with large, furry friends visiting Moncus Park may have their own dedicated play area by the end of the year after community funding was secured to construct the nonprofit park’s large dog park.
New Music on the Bayou Music Festival
06/01/2022
12:00 AM
At the New Music on the Bayou Summer Festival, composers and performers intersect over the course of an intense multi-day, multi-city, multi-venue series of rehearsals, presentations, and concerts. Our goal is to inspire the region with new ideas about music and to inspire composers with the unique landscapes and cultural offerings of north Louisiana. The schedule is designed to create several opportunities for composers to engage with each other, the performers, and our appreciative audiences. An open rehearsal format is utilized to provide greater insight into the music of the festival. By rotating across multiple venues, we aim to bring the music to the people of the community and generate interest and attendance at the concerts and events. This year, over 40 composers have traveled to Northeast Louisiana to hear 9 concerts performed by 30 different performers from across the region and beyond in iconic spaces like Flying Tiger Brewery, Black Bayou National Wildlife Refuge and the campuses of ULM and Louisiana Tech. More info can be found on our website: newmusiconthebayou.com
Live Music & Concerts
371 Desiard Plaza Dr Monroe, LA 71203
06/01/2022
12:00 AM
At the New Music on the Bayou Summer Festival, composers and performers intersect over the course of an intense multi-day, multi-city, multi-venue series of rehearsals, presentations, and concerts. Our goal is to inspire the region with new ideas about music and to inspire composers with the unique landscapes and cultural offerings of north Louisiana. The schedule is designed to create several opportunities for composers to engage with each other, the performers, and our appreciative audiences. An open rehearsal format is utilized to provide greater insight into the music of the festival. By rotating across multiple venues, we aim to bring the music to the people of the community and generate interest and attendance at the concerts and events. This year, over 40 composers have traveled to Northeast Louisiana to hear 9 concerts performed by 30 different performers from across the region and beyond in iconic spaces like Flying Tiger Brewery, Black Bayou National Wildlife Refuge and the campuses of ULM and Louisiana Tech. More info can be found on our website: newmusiconthebayou.com
Live Music & Concerts
371 Desiard Plaza Dr Monroe, LA 71203
Alzheimers Q&A: How can I help someone with Alzheimer's when I live far away?
06/28/2021
09:00 AM
Whether you are an hour away or live in a different state, long-distance caregiving is often a challenge, especially because you want to be an integral part in the care of your loved one with Alzheimer’s.
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06/28/2021
09:00 AM
Whether you are an hour away or live in a different state, long-distance caregiving is often a challenge, especially because you want to be an integral part in the care of your loved one with Alzheimer’s.
Religion briefs: Southern Gospel concert set for July 2 in Tickfaw
06/26/2021
10:00 AM
A night of Southern Gospel Music will be held Friday, July 2, at Mike Vaughn Ministries/Good News Fellowship Church, 13101 La. 442 West in Tickfaw. Kicking off the program at 6:30 p.m. will be Southern Grace, with pastor Mike Vaughn…
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06/26/2021
10:00 AM
A night of Southern Gospel Music will be held Friday, July 2, at Mike Vaughn Ministries/Good News Fellowship Church, 13101 La. 442 West in Tickfaw. Kicking off the program at 6:30 p.m. will be Southern Grace, with pastor Mike Vaughn…
Southeastern's 'Determined to Rise' exhibit marks 100th anniversary of women's right to vote
06/26/2021
10:00 AM
Southeastern Louisiana University’s Sims Library in Hammond will host a panel discussion at 3 p.m. Monday, June 28, in conjunction with the opening of “Determined to Rise: The Women’s Suffrage Movement in Louisiana.” It is free and open to the…
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06/26/2021
10:00 AM
Southeastern Louisiana University’s Sims Library in Hammond will host a panel discussion at 3 p.m. Monday, June 28, in conjunction with the opening of “Determined to Rise: The Women’s Suffrage Movement in Louisiana.” It is free and open to the…
Plants that give back? Native garden at Freetown cottage recognized for contributing to habitat
06/26/2021
09:00 AM
Native plant communities can provide sustainable habitat for wildlife and insects. That's why the Acadiana Native Plant Project is recognizing native gardening through the the Louisiana Certified Habitat Program.
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06/26/2021
09:00 AM
Native plant communities can provide sustainable habitat for wildlife and insects. That's why the Acadiana Native Plant Project is recognizing native gardening through the the Louisiana Certified Habitat Program.
Danny Heitman's 'At Random': This summer, savor adventures close to home
06/25/2021
07:00 PM
Like many people, my wife and I hope to travel again this summer now that pandemic restrictions have eased. We’ve planned trips to California and North Carolina to see loved ones, and I’m looking at the travel pages in newspapers…
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06/25/2021
07:00 PM
Like many people, my wife and I hope to travel again this summer now that pandemic restrictions have eased. We’ve planned trips to California and North Carolina to see loved ones, and I’m looking at the travel pages in newspapers…
Be You: Tommy Dauphin builds relationships along with beautiful wood items
06/24/2021
04:42 PM
Tommy Dauphin does outside sales for Paylocity (human resource and payroll software) — they market tools that help human resource managers give their people information more easily. He is a natural at building relationships; he just likes people and they…
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06/24/2021
04:42 PM
Tommy Dauphin does outside sales for Paylocity (human resource and payroll software) — they market tools that help human resource managers give their people information more easily. He is a natural at building relationships; he just likes people and they…
On the area arts and cultural scene
06/20/2021
01:00 AM
The Capitol Park Museum, 660 N. Fourth St., with the Louisiana Division of Archaeology, has opened the exhibit "The Mardi Gras Shipwreck." The show, which runs through spring 2022, features artifacts recovered in 2007 by a team of archaeologists and…
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06/20/2021
01:00 AM
The Capitol Park Museum, 660 N. Fourth St., with the Louisiana Division of Archaeology, has opened the exhibit "The Mardi Gras Shipwreck." The show, which runs through spring 2022, features artifacts recovered in 2007 by a team of archaeologists and…
Community: Military Order of the World Wars local chapter holds Youth Leadership Seminar
06/19/2021
11:00 AM
The Baton Rouge Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars sponsored the Youth Leadership Seminar on June 5 in the LSU Military Science classroom and provided presentations on leadership, mentorship, ethics and citizenship.
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06/19/2021
11:00 AM
The Baton Rouge Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars sponsored the Youth Leadership Seminar on June 5 in the LSU Military Science classroom and provided presentations on leadership, mentorship, ethics and citizenship.
Our Lady of Mercy, St. Peter Chanel students win Family Rosary awards
06/19/2021
10:30 AM
Four students from Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School in Baton Rouge and six from St. Peter Chanel School in Paulina are among the winners in Family Rosary's 26th annual "Try Prayer! It Works!" contest, which encourages students to express…
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06/19/2021
10:30 AM
Four students from Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School in Baton Rouge and six from St. Peter Chanel School in Paulina are among the winners in Family Rosary's 26th annual "Try Prayer! It Works!" contest, which encourages students to express…
Be You: Shaquana Jackson loves to write and aspires to share her writing with the world
06/17/2021
03:25 PM
Shaquana Jackson is an author and publisher, and the proud mother of Asia’Lynn Harris, who was featured last week. Shaquana is positive, driven and inspirational; and like most people who help others, she has been through some hard times. Those…
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06/17/2021
03:25 PM
Shaquana Jackson is an author and publisher, and the proud mother of Asia’Lynn Harris, who was featured last week. Shaquana is positive, driven and inspirational; and like most people who help others, she has been through some hard times. Those…
Unlike 'Soul,' 'Toy Story' and 'Up,' Pixar's 'Luca’ is an underachiever under and above the sea
06/17/2021
11:00 AM
In "Luca," the new animated feature from Pixar Animation Studios, the 13-year-old titular character and his friend Alberto take an extended field trip to the little Italian Riviera town of Portorosso.
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06/17/2021
11:00 AM
In "Luca," the new animated feature from Pixar Animation Studios, the 13-year-old titular character and his friend Alberto take an extended field trip to the little Italian Riviera town of Portorosso.
German Coast Farmers Market
06/27/2020
01:00 PM
The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at two locations: Ormond Plantation (13786 River Road, Destrehan) Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon; Luling market (1313 Paul Maillard Road) Wednesday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org.
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06/27/2020
01:00 PM
The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at two locations: Ormond Plantation (13786 River Road, Destrehan) Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon; Luling market (1313 Paul Maillard Road) Wednesday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org.
German Coast Farmers Market
06/24/2020
06:00 PM
The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at two locations: Ormond Plantation (13786 River Road, Destrehan) Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon; Luling market (1313 Paul Maillard Road) Wednesday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org.
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06/24/2020
06:00 PM
The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at two locations: Ormond Plantation (13786 River Road, Destrehan) Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon; Luling market (1313 Paul Maillard Road) Wednesday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org.
German Coast Farmers Market
06/17/2020
06:00 PM
The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at two locations: Ormond Plantation (13786 River Road, Destrehan) Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon; Luling market (1313 Paul Maillard Road) Wednesday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org.
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06/17/2020
06:00 PM
The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at two locations: Ormond Plantation (13786 River Road, Destrehan) Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon; Luling market (1313 Paul Maillard Road) Wednesday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org.