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Two-Tone Merigold, Parallel Threads and Larry's Lounge
New Orleans bands, Two-Tone Merigold, Parallel Threads and Larry's Lounge
Carrollton Station
Electro, Jazz
Live Performance
10/09/2023 02:40 PM
10/09/2023 02:40 PM
4 things to know about Season 5 of Netflix's 'Love is Blind'
09/26/2023
05:00 PM
If you're not a follower of this Netflix dating series/experiment, now might be a good time to start, especially if you like pulling for Louisiana people.



This Child Here: One Louisianan's account of his trip to Ukraine to help
09/26/2023
04:45 PM
Anderson Baker is a lifelong New Orleanian. In fact, he still lives in the same house where he grew up. He's been married 35 years with two grown daughters. He's worked in the insurance business his whole career.



Love it? Hate it? Here are 23 pumpkin spice items to ring in the season
09/26/2023
04:15 PM
Whether you love it, hate it, wait all year for it or dread the day the aroma of pumpkin spice season is upon us, 'tis the season.



'It's absolutely foolproof': Louisiana Fish Fry's fried chicken mix for the win at home
09/26/2023
04:15 PM




Smiley: It happens when you flunk French
09/26/2023
03:30 PM
"Items about strange words on British highway signs reminded me of an incident on a train in France," says Wayne Smith, of Covington.



Thanks to $1 million renovations, Baton Rouge's Main Street Market to close for 6-9 months
09/26/2023
11:31 AM
While the outdoor Saturday farmers market will carry on as usual, in November, the indoors of downtown Baton Rouge's Main Street Market will undergo a renovation — requiring an expected six- to nine-month closure.



Volunteers are nature's gifts to your garden - or sometimes nature's nuisances
09/26/2023
10:30 AM
In the plant world, volunteers spring up from seeds without having been sown by a gardener. They can be the offspring of trees and shrubs in the area (tree seedlings commonly come up in landscape beds) but are often the…



Can you fight City Hall? Glaring problem shines a light on city services
09/26/2023
09:23 AM
It was dark out when my husband and I came home to find our house lit up like a movie set.



Flower magazine taps Baton Rouge's 2023 Ivy House for national showhouse series
09/26/2023
09:00 AM
A custom, Georgian-style home built in 2022 in the Old Goodwood neighborhood in Baton Rouge will soon flaunt vibrant paint colors, funky wallpaper and maximalist decor to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.



A new restaurant near LSU, dining in the dark and other insider details: Bon Vivant
09/26/2023
09:00 AM
Food adds so much to the equation of living well. It can be all the things — luxurious, cheap, communal, intimate, simple and complex. In Baton Rouge, the culinary scene ranges the complete spectrum of senses.



Permeable driveway looks good while it helps prevent flooding
09/26/2023
06:00 AM
P. Adam Kelly loves the house he bought on Aline Street in the Faubourg Delachaise neighborhood, but he never loved the “big and ugly, cracked and broken” concrete driveway that came with it. Removing the unsightly slab was on his…



The root of gardening success starts with the soil so here's how to keep it healthy
09/26/2023
05:00 AM
The foundation of our gardening success lies in our soil health.



Smiley: The Sound of (Loud) Music
09/25/2023
03:30 PM
"Our church choir has a new member," says David Faulk.



Writers' union reaches tentative deal with Hollywood studios to end historic strike
09/25/2023
10:13 AM
LOS ANGELES — Screenwriters’ union leaders and Hollywood studios have reached a tentative agreement to end a historic strike after nearly five months, raising hopes that a crippling shutdown of film and television filming is near an end.



KID smART integrates art into class: Learning about the water cycle through dance
09/25/2023
09:00 AM
Elise Gallinot Goldman is executive director at KID smART, a New Orleans, Louisiana-based organization that engages children in dynamic, creative and relevant learning through the arts. For over twenty years, she has been crafting and delivering imaginative and instructive arts-integrated…



'Duck Dynasty's' Phil Robertson sees the light in new film 'The Blind' opening Thursday
09/25/2023
07:00 AM
In 2012, A&E's "Duck Dynasty" introduced the world to the Robertson family of West Monroe.



An Alzheimer's-glaucoma connection? Studies differ, calling for more active research
09/25/2023
05:00 AM
Is there a link between Alzheimer's disease and glaucoma?



Ian McNulty: Chasing the ‘Euro train station sandwich,’ finding grab-and-go perfection
09/25/2023
04:00 AM
The bread had the perfect balance between audibly crunchy crust and air-pocked, aromatic chew. The ingredients inside numbered precisely three: butter, ham, Brie. The transaction to procure it took all of 20 seconds.



Smiley: The time Grandma joined the band
09/24/2023
03:30 PM
As you might have noticed, I'm partial to stories about folks who march to the beat of a different drummer, color outside the lines, and generally do their own thing.



Noting occasional 'glimmers' creates hope, joy and delight: Jan Risher
09/24/2023
08:30 AM
Taking a long walk in the afternoon improves my life by leaps and bounds.



Invention said to be from the little known Louisiana Holmesville community changed history
09/24/2023
08:30 AM




Volunteer opportunities in Acadiana, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier
09/24/2023
07:30 AM
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana and the Shreveport/Bossier City area. 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.



Tale of two towers: A lesson for Louisiana
09/24/2023
06:00 AM
As we were threading our way through Pittsburgh traffic, our son noticed the big building first. “It reminds me of the State Capitol in Baton Rouge,” he remarked from the back seat.



Noting occasional 'glimmers' creates hope, joy and delight: Jan Risher
09/24/2023
06:00 AM
Taking a long walk in the afternoon improves my life by leaps and bounds.



Prepping and Planting Fall Beds in Louisiana
09/24/2023
12:00 AM
Editor's NoteThis article is brought to you by Louisiana Nursery.



Faith Matters: Seeing 'scum' through the lens of the Gospel
09/22/2023
07:45 PM
People are sick.



Take our poll: Which best represents cooler temps in Louisiana? Pumpkin spice or gumbo?
09/22/2023
04:20 PM
With Sept. 23 as the first official day of fall and cooler temps barely here, we are thankful for a respite from this summer's brutal heat.



Louisiana's Marc Broussard hitting the road in 2024 in celebration of 'Carencro' anniversary
09/22/2023
03:45 PM
It's been 20 years since Marc Broussard released the breakthrough album named after his hometown, Broussard.



Smiley: Rakish behavior on the lawn
09/22/2023
03:30 PM
Dear Smiley: Mention of having to rake yards reminded me of a story about my son Chris.



Pumpkin patches are opening this weekend in the Baton Rouge area. Here's where to go.
09/22/2023
12:00 PM
Saturday marks the first day of fall. Baton Rouge is more than ready for the heat to become a cool autumn breeze, especially after powering through record-breaking droughts this summer. In celebration of the season, pumpkin patches are launching as…



Baton Rouge's Celtic Studios finding unconventional ways to keep doors open amid actors' strike
09/22/2023
10:00 AM
Kevin O'Neil is still waiting, watching and working.



Painting history one stroke at a time: Baton Rouge Plein Air hosts event Sept. 29-30
09/22/2023
09:30 AM




Enter if you dare: Lots of teeth, roars and dinosaurs lurk at Prehistoric Park: Travel
09/22/2023
09:15 AM




An exhibit at Southern, Shamrocks & Champagne and tickets to music and theatrical events
09/22/2023
08:15 AM
At Southern University



This theater is LSU's best kept secret: music, art, performances and more
09/22/2023
07:30 AM
Liberating, funny, touching, wacky, experimental, thoughtful, creative. The performances at HopKins Black Box Theater run the gamut of emotions.



A little reading, a bit of music and more: 4 free things to do this week
09/22/2023
07:00 AM
Ricapito Group reading



Avant-Garde welcomes Arts Council speaker; Elizabethan hosts show opening
09/22/2023
05:30 AM




Religion Briefs: NewSong will sell pumpkins, other items at patch through Oct. 31
09/22/2023
05:30 AM
The NewSong Community Church pumpkin patch, corner of Old Perkins and Bluff roads in Prairieville, will open Monday.



Baton Rouge Bucket List: Visiting the Highland Road Park Observatory
09/22/2023
05:00 AM
It's the night Neptune is in opposition, and Highland Road Park Observatory manager Christopher Kersey is gearing up for a busy one.



How to create a progressive dinner to try the best of your favorite Baton Rouge neighborhood
09/21/2023
04:15 PM
When was the last time you did a progressive dinner? More recently, the kids tell us that they're called "Safari Suppers." A progressive dinner typically means that a group (often a church youth group) goes to a series of people's…



Louisiana State Capitol lights up in red tonight for BRCC anniversary; other lightings to follow
09/21/2023
04:15 PM




Smiley: Growing pains on a peanut farm
09/21/2023
03:30 PM
I don't know much about botany, but this tale raises some questions for me. I'm wondering if maybe Mom was just having a bit of fun. Anyhow, it's both odd and kinda yucky, so I can't resist it:



7 things to know before you go to Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' concert in New Orleans
09/21/2023
03:20 PM
Beyoncé's highly anticipated stop in New Orleans on her "Renaissance" world tour is just around the corner, a massive production that is expected to run nearly three hours and leave fans in awe.



The 2023 Louisiana Renaissance Festival is near. Here's what to expect, how to prepare.
09/21/2023
02:30 PM
It’s that time of year again. An oftentimes vacant field in Hammond will become the English village of Albright—a time portal that travels back hundreds of years—as crowds of pirates, Vikings, fairies, and royalty celebrate the 23rd annual Louisiana Renaissance…



Walk-On's announces first NIL partnership with LSU football player to celebrate 20 years
09/21/2023
01:30 PM
To commemorate Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux's 20th anniversary, the restaurant has declared National Walk-On’s Day for Thursday, Sept. 21, and every third Thursday in September moving forward.



Voilà! École Saint-Landry: 'We're just trying to change the world, right?'
09/21/2023
11:45 AM
After more than three years of work, Lindsay Smythe led a team to transform a church into a school, creating a French refuge for the children of St. Landry Parish and a bustle of activity in the village of Sunset.



Baton Rouge Gallery shows work by Rosemary Goodell, David Horton. Christy Diniz-Liffman & Sam Losavio
09/21/2023
10:30 AM
The Baton Rouge Gallery center for contemporary art, 1515 Dalrymple Drive, is showing work by artist members Rosemary Goodell, David Horton, Christy Diniz-LIffman and Sam Losavio though Sept. 28.



Red Stick Roller Derby ranks internationally and is full of collisions, crowds and community
09/21/2023
09:40 AM
On a typically warm September evening in Baton Rouge, a normally empty industrial area just off Airline Highway had turned into an unlikely hive of activity.



You are cordially invited to follow Carlo's hijinks when LSU Theatre opens 'At the Wedding'
09/21/2023
08:15 AM




Around Baton Rouge: Watch model trains in motion, take a tango lesson and more to put on your radar
09/21/2023
07:00 AM
The following is a calendar of community events in the Baton Rouge area from Friday-Thursday, Sept. 28.



Give me a beet: Fall colors and flavors that make taste buds dance
09/21/2023
06:30 AM
Beets taste earthy in the sweetest way. Many people profess a strong dislike for beets. I have to admit that I didn't even try one until I was well into adulthood. My mother-in-law, Mae Faul, grew beets in her vegetable…



Pregame at LSU with Blue Crab, catch Tab Benoit at the Manship and more music for your week
09/21/2023
05:00 AM
See upcoming live music performances around the Baton Rouge and Acadiana areas.



FYI BR: Keep Louisiana Beautiful, Christmas parade and more
09/21/2023
05:00 AM
Keep Louisiana Beautiful to host annual conference



Sweet Handkraft returns in Metairie with Asian-inspired ice cream, cookies, 'croffles'
09/21/2023
04:00 AM
If your sweet treats of choice fall along the lines of ice cream sandwiches made on oversized French macarons or a scoop of Vietnamese ice coffee ice cream cradled in a puffy waffle cone, the day when Sweet Handkraft closed…



Be You: Heidi McDonald is feeding souls with Foodies of Lafayette
09/21/2023
04:00 AM
Heidi McDonald saw that one of her favorite restaurants was struggling and decided to do something about it. She started a Facebook Group called Foodies of Lafayette so she (and others) could talk about the best places to eat and…



Baton Rouge Classic lunch with first lady Donna Edwards: 'I believe you lead by example.'
09/20/2023
04:30 PM
For her Baton Rouge Classic lunch, Louisiana's first lady Donna Edwards decided to dine at home in the Governor's Mansion's state dining room — and let's be honest, that's an invitation I couldn't resist.



Watch Jon Batiste cover Taylor Swift's 'Sweet Nothing' while promoting new album
09/20/2023
04:30 PM
The end is not coming for Jon Batiste. Last week, the Louisiana native picked up an MTV Video Music Award for his work with Lana Del Rey and is also promoting his new album "World Music Radio."



Smiley: Novice welder learns her lesson
09/20/2023
03:30 PM
"Mention of the 'wise welder' in Friday’s column brought back searing memories of my welding classes in the local tech college," says Margaret Hawkins, of Ponchatoula.



Bacon is favorite pizza topping in Louisiana, a national survey claims
09/20/2023
02:00 PM
Bacon narrowly edged out traditional pepperoni as the No. 1 choice of pizza topping for Louisiana residents in a poll released Wednesday, National Pepperoni Pizza Day.



Down the rabbit hole: With a moody interior and plant-based dishes, this cafe will open soon.
09/20/2023
09:00 AM
This cafe is not here to serve rabbit food. Though, the mascot is a hare.



Food trucks, film and Live After Five: 3 things to do in Baton Rouge this weekend
09/20/2023
09:00 AM
Not just food



As a brutal summer starts to wane, assess the damage on trees, shrubs and flower beds
09/20/2023
07:00 AM
It has been a brutal summer. Extreme heat and drought dominated our weather in July and August, and we've never before seen so many summer days with temperatures over 100 degrees.



Kill germinating weeds now, before they have time to take over your lawn
09/20/2023
06:45 AM
Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu.



TikTok sensation Heidi D'Amelio back in New Orleans for Fashion Week: 'It’s all happened so fast'
09/20/2023
04:00 AM
Four years ago, Lafayette native Heidi D’Amelio was a stay-at-home mom enjoying typical family life with her husband, Marc, and two daughters — 15-year-old Charli and 18-year-old Dixie — in Norwalk, Connecticut, and planning regular family trips back to Lafayette…



Louisiana State Capitol lights up in pink tonight for National Stillbirth Prevention Day
09/19/2023
04:45 PM




4 silver items in Baton Rouge boutiques to help you channel Beyoncé at concert next week
09/19/2023
04:15 PM
Queen Bey will make her way to Louisiana for her "Renaissance World Tour" stop Sept. 27 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.



Smiley: Move to a safer state, like ours
09/19/2023
03:30 PM
This year's decidedly strange weather events are the subject of this comment from Ronnie Stutes, of Baton Rouge:



Beware phone scammers pretending to be with the State Police
09/19/2023
03:30 PM
Louisiana State Police are warning of a telephone scam that holds a touch of irony.



Feeling forgetful? These memory screenings are between you and your computer
09/19/2023
03:01 PM
Tell the truth: Are you starting to have a hard time recalling names? Or do you put things in “safe” places, only to forget what those places are? If so, welcome to the world of people hitting the half-century mark,…



Louisiana Book Festival seeks hundreds of volunteers for the state's flagship literary event
09/19/2023
11:45 AM
The Louisiana Book Festival is currently looking for hundreds of volunteers for the state's flagship celebration of books and literature. This year's event starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.



Farm Fête, Brew at the Zoo, gospel jazz brunch, plus 11 more foodie details: Bon Vivant
09/19/2023
09:00 AM
Food adds so much to the equation of living well. It can be all the things — luxurious, cheap, communal, intimate, simple and complex. In Baton Rouge, the culinary scene ranges the complete spectrum of senses.



Louisiana and reality TV shows: The hits just keep on comin'
09/19/2023
07:00 AM
Just last week, Louisiana's Jamie Lynn Spears was announced as the newest celebrity on the upcoming season of "Dancing with the Stars" and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network released details on a New Orleans-set dating series spin-off, "Ready to Love: Make…



Whether it's really hot or rather cold, proper mulch is the answer to garden's climate control
09/19/2023
05:00 AM
This summer’s extended period of extreme heat and drought has wreaked havoc on all plants great and small. One gardening practice that can make a considerable difference in combating extreme temperatures is mulching.



Four hours in line for a lobster roll? This food truck from 'Shark Tank' is coming back
09/18/2023
05:35 PM
Calling all lobster lovers: The Cousins Maine Lobster food truck is returning Oct. 7-8 to Food Trucks at Oak Grove in Prairieville. Be prepared to wait in line.



11 tailgate packages to elevate your next football Saturdays
09/18/2023
04:15 PM
A Saturday football home game means that good times, old and new friends and great food are in store.



Smiley: Choosing a dress for all occasions
09/18/2023
03:30 PM
Creative shopping is the topic of this story from Teri Meador about her mother-in-law, Mary Sue Meador:



Moving concierges can help you start over by selling your old furnishings
09/18/2023
10:05 AM
Like many empty nesters, Lisa Everett and her husband looked up one day at their large, fully furnished home where they’d raised their two sons and more than a few dogs, and decided they wanted a little less.



A 'hurricane hunter' trades planes for forecasting bullpen
09/18/2023
06:30 AM
Lisa Bucci's bumpiest flight happened when she flew above a hurricane — on purpose.



Alzheimer's patients can develop OCD behaviors such as excessive scratching
09/18/2023
06:00 AM
I notice my dad scratches his head a lot. Is this behavior common in Alzheimer’s disease and/or dementia?



BBR's Cherie Hebert: 'There's more to life than making a profit'
09/18/2023
05:30 AM
Cherie Hebert is the founder and CEO of BBR Creative, a creative marketing agency with offices in Lafayette and Baton Rouge. Versatility, strategic thinking and lasting relationships are all hallmarks of Hebert's 30-plus years in advertising and marketing.



Smiley: The day love came to the pond
09/17/2023
03:30 PM
"Bill Bozzelle's Friday story of the monkeys mating to music made me chuckle with this memory," says Denise Wagner, of Abita Springs.



I was billed twice for my Booking.com hotel room. How do I fix this?
09/17/2023
10:30 AM
A few months ago, I stayed at the Rigdon House, a boutique inn in Cambria, California, which we reserved through Booking.com. I indicated I would pay for our accommodations at the time of arrival.



Volunteer opportunities in Acadiana, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier
09/17/2023
07:30 AM
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana and the Shreveport/Bossier City area. 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.



What the heck is cabbage ball? Why do they play it in New Orleans? Curious Louisiana answers.
09/17/2023
06:30 AM
When Richard Inglés was a kid in the 1970s, he played a game called cabbage ball during P.E. at St. Catherine of Siena grammar school in Metairie, and in a CYO league on a team sponsored by Giorlando’s Restaurant.



How to make khichari, a complex and harmonious blend of flavors: At the table
09/17/2023
06:15 AM
Khichari may seem unassuming at first glance. However, its simplicity belies a complex and harmonious blend of flavors. It is a meal that is beloved by many in India.



Human Condition: Hey Big American Grocer, about those checkouts ,,,
09/17/2023
06:00 AM
Occasionally, a powerful urge comes over me to strike a blow on behalf of the public well-being. This is one of those times.



In a dry summer, backyard wonders seem bittersweet
09/17/2023
06:00 AM
In the three decades we’ve lived at our place, squirrels have caused lots of mischief — raiding birdfeeders, digging up flowerpots and occasionally invading the attic. There have been times when I wished they were gone.



Ode to the mixtape: Jan Risher's Long Story Short
09/17/2023
06:00 AM
Playlist No. 81 has gotten me through some stuff.



Volunteers create an all-abilities baseball field and more in Ascension Parish
09/17/2023
05:30 AM
Volunteers make good things happen in Ascension Parish, including:



FYI BR: film screenings, flu shots and more
09/17/2023
05:00 AM
Faith-based film screenings



Facets of Faith: Jews enter their High Holy Days, a time of introspection and confession
09/16/2023
07:05 AM
This is the 25th anniversary of Facets of Faith. To observe this, every so often, I’m choosing a column from the past to rerun. This one ran originally on Sept. 4, 1999, the second year of the column. Details, such…



Smiley: He didn't dig the Frozen Nawth
09/15/2023
03:30 PM
Dear Smiley: Wilson Legnion was a co-worker of mine in Lake Charles in 1967.



Smiley: He didn't dig the Frozen Nawth
09/15/2023
03:30 PM
Dear Smiley: Wilson Legnion was a co-worker of mine in Lake Charles in 1967.



Chicky Sandos, popular food truck, to open Burbank location
09/15/2023
01:02 PM
Chicky Sandos, a popular food truck that specializes Nashville-style hot chicken, is set to open a permanent location on Burbank Drive.



Chicky Sandos, popular food truck, to open Burbank location
09/15/2023
01:02 PM
Chicky Sandos, a popular food truck that specializes Nashville-style hot chicken, is set to open a permanent location on Burbank Drive.



This new boutique hotel and bakery is opening in downtown Biloxi. Here’s a first look.
09/15/2023
10:37 AM
This new boutique hotel and bakery is opening in downtown Biloxi. Here’s a first look.



Neuty the nutria to appear at Rougarou Fest, goes Saints tailgating, and other rescue rodent news
09/15/2023
10:30 AM
Keeping up with Neuty, Louisiana’s most famous swamp rat, can be a fulltime job. The watery rescue rodent, who was once famously threatened with seizure by the Wildlife and Fisheries Department, is absolutely everywhere these days.



Plan a visit to West Feliciana Parish, and you'll become a part of its story
09/15/2023
09:30 AM




Mike the Tiger's new best friend: Rhett Stout named as Mike VII's veterinarian
09/15/2023
09:15 AM




Yo-Yo Ma named soloist for symphony's Pennington Great Performers in Concert series on March 2
09/15/2023
09:00 AM
The Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra announced in its season opening concert on Thursday that Grammy Award-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma will be this year's performer in the 25th Pennington Family Foundation Great Performers in Concert Series.



Fleas don't just affect pets: Fighting them is a homefront battle you'll be itching to join
09/15/2023
08:00 AM
Our humid climate is a perfect breeding ground for fleas. Even when we don't see them, they are lurking year-round. And when we have the hot weather we’ve been experiencing lately, they come out in full force.



Louisiana Watercolor Society pairs art and wine in new fundraising event on Oct. 13
09/15/2023
07:00 AM
The Louisiana Watercolor Society's inaugural "Art&Wine" event will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, at Jacmel Inn, Hammond.



Religion Briefs: Documentary film 'The Phenomenon Bruno Groening' showing at the Red Shoes, library
09/15/2023
05:30 AM
The documentary “The Phenomenon Bruno Groening” will be shown from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Red Shoes, 2303 Government St.



Krewe of Orion announces 2024 royalty at party in Denham Springs
09/15/2023
05:30 AM
The Krewe of Orion presented its royalty for 2024 on Aug. 19 at Greystone Country Club, Denham Springs.



Jon Batiste, classic New Orleans funk and more: 4 albums to listen to this month
09/15/2023
05:00 AM
Tired of your playlist? Algorithm not doing it for you? Here are four albums to check out this month.



Smiley: Musical magic makes monkeys mate
09/14/2023
03:30 PM
"Mention of music and animals brought back a fond memory," says Bill Bozzelle, of Baton Rouge.



Louisiana's Kylie Frey won't compete in 'America's Got Talent' finale: 'What a ride'
09/14/2023
12:01 PM
Louisiana country singer Kylie Frey will not be advancing to the finals of "America's Got Talent," viewers learned Wednesday night.



'Grease' is still the word at Theatre Baton Rouge, even if the stage show differs from the movie
09/14/2023
10:30 AM




An Elvis tribute, candlelight concerts and 116 more shows in Baton Rouge and Lafayette areas
09/14/2023
10:00 AM
BATON ROUGE



Krewe of Victoria royalty revels in the spotlight of 30 wonderful years
09/14/2023
09:28 AM
Fall may be for football, and there was certainly lots of it this past weekend. But it is also the time for rolling out the red carpet for Mardi Gras royalty. Local krewes present the newly chosen ladies and gents…



Elizabethan Gallery showing exhibit of works by Associated Women in the Arts through Oct. 26
09/14/2023
08:15 AM




Around Baton Rouge: Playing games, auditioning for 'The Nutcracker' and more
09/14/2023
07:00 AM
The following is a calendar of community events in the Baton Rouge area from Friday-Thursday, Sept. 21.



Waiting for Uncle Frank: 73 years later, he's still missing — with 7,490 others in Korean War
09/14/2023
05:15 AM
The giant black and white photographs of smiling young men flashed on the screens. Name, rank and branch of military service are listed below their smiles.



These 4 things to do in Baton Rouge this week won't cost a penny
09/14/2023
05:00 AM
Lecture with author Chris Kennedy



Covington woman's film premieres on Apple+ TV with a young adult theme
09/14/2023
04:00 AM
Young adult films and series have come into their own in the past decade with such hits as “Stranger Things,” “Euphoria” and this season’s “The Summer I Turned Pretty.”



A new bar opens on Government Street with a rooftop bar and more
09/13/2023
04:45 PM
Firehaus Baton Rouge, Mid City's newest addition to the nightlife scene, is located at 1700 Government St. near Electric Depot.



Smiley: Sad tale of lunch cat-astrophe
09/13/2023
03:30 PM
Warning: You might not want to read this at mealtimes:



Florida Boulevard building sold to Mexican restaurant
09/13/2023
02:43 PM
A Florida Boulevard building that formerly housed a Chinese buffet restaurant has been sold to the owners of a nearby Mexican restaurant.



Community organizations gear up for National Voter Registration Day events this weekend
09/13/2023
01:30 PM
Ahead of National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 19, and with Louisiana's gubernatorial election rapidly approaching, several local organizations are holding voter registration events throughout the community this weekend.



2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival to add Thursday to its first weekend
09/13/2023
12:07 PM
Music fans will need to make a little more room in their wallets and waistbands next spring: the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival plans to expand to eight days.



Pop star Olivia Rodrigo's GUTS Tour scheduled to stop in New Orleans in 2024
09/13/2023
10:45 AM
Pop star and actress Olivia Rodrigo, fresh off her appearance on the cover of the latest issue of Rolling Stone, plans to bring her GUTS Tour to New Orleans in 2024.



Jim Croce's son A.J., townsfolk remember the life of singer killed 50 years ago in Louisiana crash
09/13/2023
09:30 AM
To A.J. Croce, Sept. 20 isn't about lamenting the 50th anniversary of the death of his father, singer-songwriter Jim Croce, and five others in a 1973 plane crash following his concert at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches.



Live After Five, paddling pups, and Spidey: 3 things to do this weekend
09/13/2023
09:00 AM
Live After Five



Louisiana's Quiana Lynell releases second album, 'Pillow Talk': 'I'm singing for my soul'
09/13/2023
07:00 AM
Adept at jazz, soul, rhythm and blues, gospel, pop and classical music, Quiana Lynell showcases her commanding voice and transcendent songwriting in her new album.



750 soft cotton hats donated for newborn babies at Woman's Hospital
09/13/2023
05:00 AM
New Jersey-based Feltman Brothers Clothing has donated 750 heirloom-quality baby hats with Woman’s Hospital for newborns of Baton Rouge. The soft cotton hats will be given to mothers at the hospital, some of whom are emotionally or economically challenged.



Chef Kevin Belton: Mom's New Orleans praline recipe starts with sugar, butter and love
09/13/2023
04:00 AM
If you have never made pralines, you really need to give it a try. It is a skill that requires patience and love. A word of warning: Once you have acquired the skill, be careful being left alone with warm…



Troy Henry signs deal to open four Smalls Sliders locations in New Orleans
09/12/2023
04:45 PM
Developer Troy Henry has signed a deal to open four Smalls Sliders locations in New Orleans, the first of which will begin serving mini cheeseburgers by mid-2024.



Smiley: Music puts cows in a good MOOd
09/12/2023
03:30 PM
Under the headline "Do animals enjoy music?" Robin Miller wrote an interesting story in Monday's Advocate about the LSU Vet School's artist-in-residence, musician Charlie Rauh.



Festivals Acadiens et Créole is looking for volunteers
09/12/2023
12:40 PM
Festivals Acadiens et Créole is looking for volunteers to help staff its 2023 edition, scheduled for Oct. 13-15.



New Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra conductor Matthew Kraemer takes podium for season openers
09/12/2023
09:30 AM
When the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra opens its 2023-24 season at the Orpheum Theatre on Thursday, the baton will be held by Matthew Kraemer, the new music director for the symphony and only the third in this organization's history.



Longtime TV news anchor Julie O'Neill talks Bill Clinton, Mother Teresa and her new book
09/12/2023
07:00 AM
Several months ago, Julie O'Neill started a new chapter in her life by writing her first book.



Louisiana's Kylie Frey will sing live on Tuesday night's 'America's Got Talent'
09/12/2023
06:30 AM
After impressing almost all of the judges in her audition airing Aug. 1, Louisiana's Kylie Frey returns to NBC's "America's Got Talent" stage this week.



Louisiana's Jamie Lynn Spears hitting the dancing floor in ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars'
09/12/2023
05:59 AM
Louisiana actress/singer Jamie Lynn Spears is putting on her dancing shoes.



Cinnamon Girl distylium: It's gorgeous, hardy and the Louisiana Super Plant for fall 2023
09/12/2023
05:00 AM
The LSU AgCenter's 2023 fall Louisiana Super Plant selection is Cinnamon Girl distylium (Distylium 'PIIDIST-V').



This women's basketball player named as the 2024 Wearin' of the Green grand marshal
09/11/2023
05:00 PM
When considering who the face of 2024's Wearin' of the Green parade should be, the organizers went straight to the top — or, rather, straight to the top of women's basketball at LSU.



This women's basketball player named as the 2024 Wearin' of the Green grand marshal
09/11/2023
05:00 PM
When considering who the face of 2024's Wearin' of the Green parade should be, the organizers went straight to the top — or, rather, straight to the top of women's basketball at LSU.



Smiley: Horse player sent off in style
09/11/2023
03:30 PM
A horse racing story from David and Sue Muller, of Folsom:



Smiley: Horse player sent off in style
09/11/2023
03:30 PM
A horse racing story from David and Sue Muller, of Folsom:



In the uplifting ‘A Million Miles Away,’ a migrant worker reaches for the stars
09/11/2023
01:00 PM
If we’re being honest, the comparison between director Alejandra Márquez Abella’s “A Million Miles Away” and 2016’s “Hidden Figures” are too obvious to ignore.



In the uplifting ‘A Million Miles Away,’ a migrant worker reaches for the stars
09/11/2023
01:00 PM
If we’re being honest, the comparison between director Alejandra Márquez Abella’s “A Million Miles Away” and 2016’s “Hidden Figures” are too obvious to ignore.



Magnolia flowers may be more plentiful as tree ages: Dan Gill answers reader questions
09/11/2023
10:52 AM
Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu.



How do you know when a plant is pot-bound? Dan Gill offers some guidance
09/11/2023
10:30 AM
It’s common to use tropical plants growing in containers to beautify our outdoor living areas. These plants often live two lives — spending summer outside when the weather is warm and going inside the house during the cold of winter.



AI is working its way into real estate, changing the way we buy and renovate houses
09/11/2023
09:23 AM
Think Geek Squad meets The Property Brothers. At the National Association of Realtors iOi Summit last month in Miami, innovators, futurists, investors and real estate professionals got together to chat like chatbots about PropTech. That’s the hip insider term for…



Do animals enjoy music? At LSU Vet Med, Charlie Rauh creates more than melodies.
09/11/2023
08:15 AM




Free donuts, 25-cent martinis and a fall wine tasting: Bon Vivant finds much to eat and drink
09/11/2023
06:30 AM
Food adds so much to the equation of living well. It can be all the things — luxurious, cheap, communal, intimate, simple and complex. In Baton Rouge, the culinary scene ranges the complete spectrum of senses.



When parent has Alzheimer's, their children should share views, responsibilities
09/11/2023
05:00 AM
How can siblings manage a parent with Alzheimer’s, and all keep amicable at the same time?



This woman is the first of her kind in Louisiana's top wildlife enforcement post. Here's why.
09/11/2023
05:00 AM
Rachel Zechenelly, a Pearl River native, heads the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division as the top game warden. This is the first time in the agency's 79-year history that a woman is in the position. She oversees…



Meet the Superdames: The newest Saints superfans have arrived
09/10/2023
05:00 PM
Faster than Michael Thomas. More powerful than Taysom Hill. Able to leap Benson Tower in a single bound. Look! Up in Section 124! It’s the Saints Superdames, New Orleans' newest superfans.



Smiley: The Belgian who loved us to death
09/10/2023
03:30 PM
"This is my sister’s story of the 'Florid Belgian,' says Mary An Godshall, of Metairie.



Travel Insured International owes me $12,780. Where's the money?
09/10/2023
10:30 AM
Last year, my wife and I booked a cruise with Seabourn Cruises, at a cost of $12,780. I also purchased a travel insurance policy through Travel Insured International.



Travel Insured International owes me $12,780. Where's the money?
09/10/2023
10:30 AM
Last year, my wife and I booked a cruise with Seabourn Cruises, at a cost of $12,780. I also purchased a travel insurance policy through Travel Insured International.



Theatre Baton Rouge taught Jenny Ballard, now she'll pay it forward to Cumberland University
09/10/2023
08:15 AM




Theatre Baton Rouge taught Jenny Ballard, now she'll pay it forward to Cumberland University
09/10/2023
08:15 AM




Volunteer opportunities in Acadiana, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier
09/10/2023
07:30 AM
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana and the Shreveport/Bossier City area. 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.



Volunteer opportunities in Acadiana, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier
09/10/2023
07:30 AM
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana and the Shreveport/Bossier City area. 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.



At The Table: Râpure is a cold-weather comfort food
09/10/2023
06:30 AM
Asking to eat râpure during a midsummer heat wave in Nova Scotia is akin to requesting gumbo in south Louisiana in July.



At The Table: Râpure is a cold-weather comfort food
09/10/2023
06:30 AM
Asking to eat râpure during a midsummer heat wave in Nova Scotia is akin to requesting gumbo in south Louisiana in July.



Sometimes, even a newshound needs a break from the headlines
09/10/2023
06:00 AM
It happened a few Fridays ago, as my wife and I marked the end of our workweek at a local Mexican restaurant.



Sometimes, even a newshound needs a break from the headlines
09/10/2023
06:00 AM
It happened a few Fridays ago, as my wife and I marked the end of our workweek at a local Mexican restaurant.



'A Louisiana Girlhood': UL Press publishes late Elizabeth Nell Dubus' 'world of memories'
09/10/2023
06:00 AM
UL Press has released "Memories of a Louisiana Girlhood," a heartfelt memoir plus recipes from the late author Elizabeth Nell Dubus.



'A Louisiana Girlhood': UL Press publishes late Elizabeth Nell Dubus' 'world of memories'
09/10/2023
06:00 AM
UL Press has released "Memories of a Louisiana Girlhood," a heartfelt memoir plus recipes from the late author Elizabeth Nell Dubus.



The grass is always greener, even on the 30-yard-line: Jan Risher's Long Story Short
09/10/2023
05:30 AM
Despite the heat and drought, my tiny front and backyards are green.



The grass is always greener, even on the 30-yard-line: Jan Risher's Long Story Short
09/10/2023
05:30 AM
Despite the heat and drought, my tiny front and backyards are green.



FYI BR: charitable fundraiser and baby hats
09/10/2023
05:00 AM
Emerge hosts charitable raffle fundraiser



FYI BR: charitable fundraiser and baby hats
09/10/2023
05:00 AM
Emerge hosts charitable raffle fundraiser



'They all succumb': New disease is wiping out Louisiana's treasured palm trees
09/10/2023
04:00 AM
Michael Karam drives by palm trees that look sicker by the mile.



'They all succumb': New disease is wiping out Louisiana's treasured palm trees
09/10/2023
04:00 AM
Michael Karam drives by palm trees that look sicker by the mile.



Faith Matters: Utah couple answers call to lead Latter-day Saints
09/09/2023
07:00 AM
A “sacred responsibility” brought Utah native Michael Smuin to the South.



Celebrate Jimmy Buffett with 3 events in Baton Rouge this weekend and Monday; flip flops welcomed
09/08/2023
04:15 PM
Listening to his music and raising a glass seems the most fitting way to pay tribute to the iconic Jimmy Buffett, who passed away Sept. 1.



Where to find late night eats in Baton Rouge: 11 restaurants open past 10 p.m.
09/08/2023
04:00 PM
There are the usual suspects for a late night bite: Waffle House, Raising Cane's and Louie's Cafe of yesteryear (though they're no longer open 24 hours).



Smiley: It's how they roll in Church Point
09/08/2023
03:30 PM
Dear Smiley: Recent driving stories brought to mind the different laws of physics.



Carnival Cruise Line is returning to Mobile with a larger ship and a longer contract
09/08/2023
10:09 AM
Carnival Cruise Line is returning to Mobile after a year-long absence — this time with a longer commitment.



Baton Rouge Gallery opens 'Movie & Music' with free showing of 'The Artist' on Sept. 23
09/08/2023
08:30 AM
Baton Rouge Gallery–Center for Contemporary Art, 1515 Dalrymple Drive, will open its 2023-24 Movies & Music on the Lawn series on Saturday, Sept. 23, with a free screening of the Oscar-winning film, "The Artist," accompanied by a live, original score…



A Music Club recital, tickets to upcoming theater productions and Historical Happy Hour
09/08/2023
08:15 AM




8 tips to help make the most of your pet's older years
09/08/2023
08:00 AM
As pets age, their health care needs change. As the mom to two senior dogs, I am very aware of any changes in behavior, eating habits and activity levels. Both of my dogs are short on hearing and one is…



Religion Briefs: Mt. Bethel plans Friends and Family Day for Sept. 17
09/08/2023
05:30 AM
Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal Chief Judge John Michael Guidry will be the guest speaker at Mt. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 13530 Scenic Highway, Baton Rouge, for Friends and Family Day.



Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service goes to Baton Rouge native Alex Taylor
09/08/2023
05:30 AM
Baton Rouge native Alex Taylor is a recipient of one of the Obama Foundation's recently launched Voyagers scholarships, the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service.



New direct flights from New Orleans to southwest Florida make it easier to go island-hopping
09/08/2023
05:00 AM
Treasure troves for beachcombers, fabled watering holes tucked away in mangrove forests and remote reaches that feel almost Caribbean — each of the many barrier islands off Fort Myers Beach, Florida, offer visitors something unique. And, it’s about to get…



Mylar confetti is out, toilet paper is still in, as New Orleans modifies Mardi Gras rules
09/07/2023
07:15 PM
The City Council has made a laundry list of changes to the city's rules governing Mardi Gras, and while most of the modifications may seem minor, where Carnival customs are concerned, nothing is unimportant.



Southern University’s Human Jukebox may be the best yet: The band is taking 'it up a notch'
09/07/2023
04:15 PM
11:52 a.m., July 12, Chipotle near LSU



Southern University’s Human Jukebox may be the best yet: The band is taking 'it up a notch'
09/07/2023
04:15 PM
11:52 a.m., July 12, Chipotle near LSU



Smiley: Story of the Kingfish and the banjo
09/07/2023
03:30 PM
LSU and Grambling, meeting Saturday in Tiger Stadium, can boast great marching bands.



Smiley: Story of the Kingfish and the banjo
09/07/2023
03:30 PM
LSU and Grambling, meeting Saturday in Tiger Stadium, can boast great marching bands.



Despite shifting burn rules, LSU tailgaters look forward to first game of the season
09/07/2023
01:30 PM
Old friends, good times, tradition. With the first home game of LSU's football season this weekend, veteran tailgaters are getting ready for one of their highlights of the year.



Despite shifting burn rules, LSU tailgaters look forward to first game of the season
09/07/2023
01:30 PM
Old friends, good times, tradition. With the first home game of LSU's football season this weekend, veteran tailgaters are getting ready for one of their highlights of the year.



Be You: Lisa Chmiola is making Acadiana fabulous with a servant’s heart
09/07/2023
10:25 AM
Lisa Chmiola is the founder & chief "fablanthropist" of Fablanthropy — a company named because they work at the intersection of Fabulous and Philanthropy. They empower fundraising professionals to employ legacy and gift planning strategies through training and education. Lisa…



Heavy Mantle in Mid City, Jonathon Long in Lafayette; Here's your music for the week
09/07/2023
10:00 AM
BATON ROUGE



Heavy Mantle in Mid City, Jonathon Long in Lafayette; Here's your music for the week
09/07/2023
10:00 AM
BATON ROUGE



Around Baton Rouge: Kids in the lab and a literacy fundraiser among this week's events
09/07/2023
09:00 AM
The following is a calendar of community events in the Baton Rouge area from Friday-Thursday, Sept. 14.



Around Baton Rouge: Kids in the lab and a literacy fundraiser among this week's events
09/07/2023
09:00 AM
The following is a calendar of community events in the Baton Rouge area from Friday-Thursday, Sept. 14.



Fall's fun features musical 'Grease and the symphony: 4 things to do art-wise this month
09/07/2023
08:15 AM




Fall's fun features musical 'Grease and the symphony: 4 things to do art-wise this month
09/07/2023
08:15 AM




Concert, photo show, garden event on roses and more:4 free things to do this week
09/07/2023
07:00 AM
Rock N Rowe



Concert, photo show, garden event on roses and more:4 free things to do this week
09/07/2023
07:00 AM
Rock N Rowe



Curious Louisiana: When did 'Deaf Valley' become 'Death Valley'?
09/07/2023
05:00 AM
This week, reader Jim Thompson Jr. from Daphne, Alabama, asks about Tiger Stadium's long-standing nickname.



Prayers for peace: Annual CommUNITY breakfast will focus on 'a brighter future'
09/06/2023
04:45 PM
Tickets are still be available for the Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge's annual CommUNITY Prayer Breakfast on Thursday.



Self-taught home distiller to open What If Distillery Friday in Baton Rouge
09/06/2023
04:45 PM
Delos Butler is transforming his mother from a daiquiri drinker into a whiskey connoisseur — slowly but surely.



Watch Netflix's 'Victim/Suspect,' featuring LSU professor, for free at law center on Friday
09/06/2023
04:15 PM
The George W. and Jean H. Pugh Institute for Justice will screen the Netflix documentary “Victim/Suspect” at 12:45 p.m. Friday at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, 1 E. Campus Drive.



Watch Netflix's 'Victim/Suspect,' featuring LSU professor, for free at law center on Friday
09/06/2023
04:15 PM
The George W. and Jean H. Pugh Institute for Justice will screen the Netflix documentary “Victim/Suspect” at 12:45 p.m. Friday at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, 1 E. Campus Drive.



Smiley: Even ghosts need bathroom breaks
09/06/2023
03:30 PM
Ghost stories should be told around campfires (when they're not banned) to impressionable kids stuffed with charred franks and smeared with melted marshmallows.



Smiley: Even ghosts need bathroom breaks
09/06/2023
03:30 PM
Ghost stories should be told around campfires (when they're not banned) to impressionable kids stuffed with charred franks and smeared with melted marshmallows.



Get to Lauren Daigle show early Friday because the pre-show block party starts at 4:30 p.m.
09/06/2023
03:00 PM
Louisiana-born Christian and pop music star Lauren Daigle has a concert at the Raising Cane's River Center Arena on Friday night and she's also releasing her third album (self-titled) that day.



Get to Lauren Daigle show early Friday because the pre-show block party starts at 4:30 p.m.
09/06/2023
03:00 PM
Louisiana-born Christian and pop music star Lauren Daigle has a concert at the Raising Cane's River Center Arena on Friday night and she's also releasing her third album (self-titled) that day.



New Orleans' Sazerac Bar tops national poll of 10 Best Hotel Bars
09/06/2023
01:55 PM
The Sazerac Bar, the clubby cocktail haven in The Roosevelt New Orleans, is No. 1 on a national list of hotel bars.



Karaoke, comedy and an eye-opening film: 3 things to do this weekend
09/06/2023
09:00 AM
Sing it, baby!



'More postcards. Fewer texts.': Postcard Project gets postcards from 50 states, 22 countries
09/06/2023
08:30 AM
This summer, I had the honor of helping out with Jan Risher’s 2023 Postcard Project.



Lucky fans from Baton Rouge scored Garth Brooks' guitar during Superdome concert
09/06/2023
08:00 AM
Colby Villar and Austin Crowson left Saturday’s Garth Brooks concert in New Orleans with a far more impressive souvenir than a T-shirt.



Louisiana's Lauren Daigle has a busy Friday: show in Baton Rouge and album drop
09/06/2023
07:00 AM
Although any performance by Lauren Daigle is special, her Friday show in Baton Rouge is more than special.



Louisiana's Lauren Daigle has a busy Friday: show in Baton Rouge and album drop
09/06/2023
07:00 AM
Although any performance by Lauren Daigle is special, her Friday show in Baton Rouge is more than special.



Harvesting avocados requires some trial and error; jade plants suffering from the heat
09/06/2023
07:00 AM
Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu.



Harvest your own seeds: Dan Gill explains which plants are easy to cultivate
09/06/2023
07:00 AM
Although we typically purchase the seeds we use to grow flowers and vegetables, another way to obtain seeds is to harvest them from the plants we grow. You can harvest the seeds, store them and then grow a new crop…



Fall veggies and fruits will be here soon, but until then, stuff and fry those eggplants
09/06/2023
05:00 AM
I don’t like being in between anything. Right now, we’re in between summer and fall seasons and I’ve got to make the best of it.



Fall veggies and fruits will be here soon, but until then, stuff and fry those eggplants
09/06/2023
05:00 AM
I don’t like being in between anything. Right now, we’re in between summer and fall seasons and I’ve got to make the best of it.



Smiley: Why the cowboy is all washed up
09/05/2023
03:30 PM
A mention of bad jobs reminded Donald Landaiche, of Donaldsonville, of his worst job:



'Stunning,' shaggy New Orleans sculpture rises above Burning Man mud bath
09/05/2023
03:10 PM
It’s going to take New Orleans artist Walker Babington two or three more days to leave Burning Man, the big sculpture festival and campout in the Nevada desert. The festival ended on Tuesday, two days later than expected. But Babington…



Rising Louisiana country trio Chapel Hart will sing on 'America's Got Talent' Wednesday
09/05/2023
11:58 AM
Mississippi/Louisiana powerhouse trio Chapel Hart will return to the place where their careers took off one year ago — the "America's Got Talent" stage — Wednesday night.



Eat with your eyes: Local stylist and photographer puts the theatrics into food
09/05/2023
09:30 AM
When Tessa Kölb was a child, she did not come home from school and watch cartoons. Kölb came home and watched "Food Network" — absorbing everything, including recipes, food knowledge, techniques, you name it.



Even teens agree: Organizing bedroom chaos can make school days go more smoothly
09/05/2023
07:45 AM
Tardy bells. Locker combinations. Yellow buses. Sack lunches. Shoes that give you blisters. School has officially started. And in households across America, the cries are sounding: “Where’s my homework? Have you seen my soccer shoes? You stole my charger! Hurry,…



Why you shouldn't take box turtle home to become your pets
09/05/2023
07:00 AM
Karen Deville usually looks forward to rainy days — but not just because it waters her plants.



Why you shouldn't take box turtles home to become your pets
09/05/2023
07:00 AM
Karen Deville usually looks forward to rainy days — but not just because it waters her plants.



Why you shouldn't take box turtles home to become your pets
09/05/2023
07:00 AM
Karen Deville usually looks forward to rainy days — but not just because it waters her plants.



8 dos and don’ts in the garden during Louisiana's current drought
09/05/2023
06:00 AM
It’s beginning to look like fall all around us as plants go into survival mode during this heat wave. Temperatures continue to soar, and the rain is nowhere to be found.



Smiley: Novice skier chooses lesser evil
09/04/2023
03:30 PM
As the "endless summer" rolls on, how about some snow and ice stories?



Hatch Chile Month comes to Curbside Burgers, a new salad at Fresh Junkie and more: Bon Vivant
09/04/2023
09:00 AM
Food adds so much to the equation of living well. It can be all the things — luxurious, cheap, communal, intimate, simple and complex. In Baton Rouge, the culinary scene ranges the complete spectrum of senses.



Was Oppenheimer right? Old State Capitol's exhibit examines nuclear threat in Cold War America
09/04/2023
08:15 AM




New Orleans rap duo $uicideboy$ mixed darkness with some hope at the Smoothie King Center
09/04/2023
06:30 AM
The New Orleans underground rap duo $uicideboy$ is underground no more.



When Alzheimer's patients fabricate memories, it's better to validate than challenge them
09/04/2023
06:00 AM
Is it common for a person with dementia to fabricate stories?



Officer Reese Harper is helping build a bias-free New Orleans police department
09/04/2023
05:15 AM
At the New Orleans Police Department Training Academy in August, Officer Reese Harper led an energetic presentation to Recruit Class 199, peppered with back-and-forth questions: ”Everybody tracking on that? Let’s roll.”



Smiley: Greenie deals with future shock
09/03/2023
03:30 PM
Recent mention of the 1958 LSU-Tulane football game in Tulane Stadium brought this memory to Ernest O'Bannon:



Smiley: Greenie deals with future shock
09/03/2023
03:30 PM
Recent mention of the 1958 LSU-Tulane football game in Tulane Stadium brought this memory to Ernest O'Bannon:



Volunteer opportunities in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Acadiana and Shreveport/Bossier
09/03/2023
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.



Volunteer opportunities in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Acadiana and Shreveport/Bossier
09/03/2023
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.



A friend's passing reminds me that life is precious
09/03/2023
06:00 AM
When I emailed Chris Carduff last month about some writing projects, I didn’t know that his response would never be possible. Chris had died the same day, taken by a sudden illness that claimed him at 66.



A friend's passing reminds me that life is precious
09/03/2023
06:00 AM
When I emailed Chris Carduff last month about some writing projects, I didn’t know that his response would never be possible. Chris had died the same day, taken by a sudden illness that claimed him at 66.



Human Condition: Listening to the morning sounds of the world around me
09/03/2023
06:00 AM
I sit on my shaded porch while the morning air is not yet too steamy.



Human Condition: Listening to the morning sounds of the world around me
09/03/2023
06:00 AM
I sit on my shaded porch while the morning air is not yet too steamy.



FYI BR: celebrating local nurses, free museum admission
09/03/2023
05:00 AM
Nightingale Awards gala to celebrate local nurses



FYI BR: celebrating local nurses, free museum admission
09/03/2023
05:00 AM
Nightingale Awards gala to celebrate local nurses



Is the heat stressing your plants? Here are warning signs and steps to help them recover
09/03/2023
12:00 AM
Editor's NoteThis article is brought to you by Louisiana Nursery.



Is the heat stressing your plants? Here are warning signs and steps to help them recover
09/03/2023
12:00 AM
Editor's NoteThis article is brought to you by Louisiana Nursery.



Honor Jimmy Buffett with margaritas, cheeseburgers at these New Orleans restaurants
09/02/2023
01:45 PM
Looking to honor the memory of singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett today?



Jimmy Buffett loved New Orleans deeply, from Jazz Fest to the Saints to Allen Toussaint
09/02/2023
10:15 AM
Singer-songwriter launched his career in the city and never stopped having a good time here



'Haul the sheet in as we ride on the wind that our forefathers harnessed before us': Jimmy Buffet
09/02/2023
09:15 AM
Years ago, I went through a Jimmy Buffet phase. When I hear the songs I played on repeat that summer, like the best songs do, they take me to another time and place. One of my favorites was "Son of…



Watch: Jimmy Buffett loved all things New Orleans. Here's what the city meant to him.
09/02/2023
08:17 AM
Jimmy Buffett, who died at 76 on Friday, was passionate about New Orleans.



Facets of Faith: Ethiopian bonfires mark finding of the cross of Christ
09/02/2023
07:05 AM
To celebrate the 25 years of Facets of Faith, I am occasionally running updates of older columns this year. This week’s piece originally ran Sept. 14, 2018.



'Margaritaville' singer Jimmy Buffett, who turned beach-bum life into an empire, dies at 76
09/02/2023
06:56 AM
NEW YORK — Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who popularized beach bum soft rock with the escapist Caribbean-flavored song “Margaritaville” and turned that celebration of loafing into an empire of restaurants, resorts and frozen concoctions, has died. He was 76.



'Margaritaville' singer Jimmy Buffett, who turned beach-bum life into an empire, dies at 76
09/02/2023
06:56 AM
NEW YORK — Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who popularized beach bum soft rock with the escapist Caribbean-flavored song “Margaritaville” and turned that celebration of loafing into an empire of restaurants, resorts and frozen concoctions, has died. He was 76.



Louisiana Bakes: Take note from the French and treat yourself to le goûter
09/02/2023
05:30 AM
For the French, especially French children, goûter is a must. Goûter is a French verb meaning to taste. However, in many instances it is used as a noun, le goûter, referring to the mealtime between lunch and dinner — the…



Louisiana Bakes: Take note from the French and treat yourself to le goûter
09/02/2023
05:30 AM
For the French, especially French children, goûter is a must. Goûter is a French verb meaning to taste. However, in many instances it is used as a noun, le goûter, referring to the mealtime between lunch and dinner — the…



Garth Brooks was his personable self at Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff news conference
09/01/2023
06:15 PM
Thirty-two hours before Garth Brooks faces more than 50,000 fans at the Caesars Superdome, he stood before a much smaller audience.



Garth Brooks was his personable self at Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff news conference
09/01/2023
06:15 PM
Thirty-two hours before Garth Brooks faces more than 50,000 fans at the Caesars Superdome, he stood before a much smaller audience.



Gov. John Bel Edwards and wife to become first-time grandparents
09/01/2023
04:15 PM
Gov. John Bel Edwards and his wife, first lady Donna Edwards, have big plans when they move out of the governor's mansion in January 2024.



Gov. John Bel Edwards and wife to become first-time grandparents
09/01/2023
04:15 PM
Gov. John Bel Edwards and his wife, first lady Donna Edwards, have big plans when they move out of the governor's mansion in January 2024.



Smiley: Careful, you'll hurt Penny's feelings!
09/01/2023
03:30 PM
Dear Smiley: Years ago, we (I) decided to add a potbellied pig to our menagerie. We named her Penny, and she had the run of the house. She was litter-box trained and got along well with the dogs.



Smiley: Careful, you'll hurt Penny's feelings!
09/01/2023
03:30 PM
Dear Smiley: Years ago, we (I) decided to add a potbellied pig to our menagerie. We named her Penny, and she had the run of the house. She was litter-box trained and got along well with the dogs.



Louisiana festival queens slam decision to drop pageant from competition
09/01/2023
09:11 AM
While many across the globe have embraced an anti-pageant sentiment for decades, saying pageants objectify women, in Louisiana, a strong contingent has a different take.



Louisiana festival queens slam decision to drop pageant from competition
09/01/2023
09:11 AM
While many across the globe have embraced an anti-pageant sentiment for decades, saying pageants objectify women, in Louisiana, a strong contingency has a different take.



For Happy Cat Month, tips on keeping your feline perky and healthy
09/01/2023
08:00 AM
We all know that cats are peculiar beings, and their happiness can set the tone for the entire household. To shine a light on the importance of feline happiness, September is recognized as National Happy Cat Month. The CATalyst Council,…



For Happy Cat Month, tips on keeping your feline perky and healthy
09/01/2023
08:00 AM
We all know that cats are peculiar beings, and their happiness can set the tone for the entire household. To shine a light on the importance of feline happiness, September is recognized as National Happy Cat Month. The CATalyst Council,…



A festival poster unveiling, registration for Children's Choir and lots of exhibits
09/01/2023
07:30 AM




A festival poster unveiling, registration for Children's Choir and lots of exhibits
09/01/2023
07:30 AM




Civil Air Patrol Capitol City celebrates exiting cadet leader
09/01/2023
05:30 AM
Capt. Zach Ogburn was honored on July 24 for his service to the Civil Air Patrol Capital City Composite Squadron headquartered at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport.



Civil Air Patrol Capitol City celebrates exiting cadet leader
09/01/2023
05:30 AM
Capt. Zach Ogburn was honored on July 24 for his service to the Civil Air Patrol Capital City Composite Squadron headquartered at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport.



Religion Briefs: Buy your CommUNITY Prayer Breakfast tickets by Saturday
09/01/2023
05:30 AM
Tickets for the 2023 annual CommUNITY Prayer Breakfast in Baton Rouge must be purchased by Saturday.



Religion Briefs: Buy your CommUNITY Prayer Breakfast tickets by Saturday
09/01/2023
05:30 AM
Tickets for the 2023 annual CommUNITY Prayer Breakfast in Baton Rouge must be purchased by Saturday.



'It’s very easy to put on a dress': James McMurtry talks protesting, songwriting and his famous dad
09/01/2023
05:00 AM
James McMurtry doesn't appear to have trouble crafting a memorable line. Take this gem, written for Rolling Stone magazine earlier in the year: "Every man should wear a dress once or twice, just to learn a thing or two."



'It’s very easy to put on a dress': James McMurtry talks protesting, songwriting and his famous dad
09/01/2023
05:00 AM
James McMurtry doesn't appear to have trouble crafting a memorable line. Take this gem, written for Rolling Stone magazine earlier in the year: "Every man should wear a dress once or twice, just to learn a thing or two."



Trap Karaoke
09/30/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
7380 Exchange Place

A-Bomb Karaoke
09/30/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
7857 Florida Blvd

A Starfyre Production
09/30/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
4608 Bennington Ave

Prestige Karaoke
09/30/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
58710 Belleview Dr

Karaoke
09/30/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
2753 Court St

Steve Kerry Karaoke
09/30/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
845 Madeline Ct

Henry Turner & Friends
09/30/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
2733 North St

Irish Night with Emerald Accent
09/30/2022
07:00 PM
Don't miss out on Celtic music with Emerald Accent at Enoch's Irish Pub!
Live Music & Concerts
Enoch's Irish Pub | 507 Louisville Ave Monroe, LA 71201

Funny Friday's
09/30/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
7132 Florida Blvd

Chris Karaoke
09/30/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
12496 Airline Hwy

Dano's Karaoke
09/30/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
45020 Manny Gautreau Rd

Karaoke By Becca
09/30/2022
06:30 PM

Live Music
12114 Old Hammond Hwy

Ouachita Live
09/30/2022
06:00 PM
Join Downtown West Monroe at Ouachita Live!With great local food trucks and great music, it's sure to be a great time!
Live Music & Concerts
250 Trenton Street West Monroe, LA 71291

Original Music Gathering
09/30/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
3535 Perkins Rd

TGI LIVE at The Bend!
09/30/2022
03:00 PM

Live Music
326 E Industry St

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/30/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Karaoke
09/29/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
1711 S Burnside Ave

Thursday Night Karaoke
09/29/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
17316 Airline Hwy

A Starfyre Production
09/29/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
10330 Airline Hwy

Darryl Lewis
09/29/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
7857 Florida Blvd

A-Bomb Karaoke
09/29/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
826 O'Neal Ln

Karaoke
09/29/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
10920 Mead Rd

Tingle Karaoke
09/29/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
7755 Magnolia Beach Rd

Geaux Préaux Karaoke
09/29/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
123 Aspen Square

Karaoke
09/29/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
34960 LA-75

Karaoke Meets Comedy
09/29/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
6224 Plank Rd

Dano's Karaoke
09/29/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
18939 LA-22

Henry Turner Jr. & Friends
09/29/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
2733 North St

Soulful Thursday's with N'Tune
09/29/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
4612 Bennington Ave

Funbox Karaoke
09/29/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
174 South Blvd.

Prestige Karaoke
09/29/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
13489 Hwy. 431 Suite F

Blues Jam
09/29/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
4848 Government St

The Bishop Ellis Trio
09/29/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
5110 Corporate Blvd

Heath Ransonnet
09/29/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
201 Lafayette St

Endless Shrimp
09/29/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
4808 S Sherwood Forest Blvd

Karaoke Meets Comedy
09/29/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
6900 Siegen Ln

Thursday Night Karaoke
09/29/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
29669 LA Hwy-22

Mermaid Storyline
09/29/2022
04:00 PM

Live Music
6401 Bluebonnet Blvd

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/29/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Thursday Red Stick Farmers Market
09/29/2022
08:00 AM

Live Music
6400 Perkins Rd

Open Mic Night
09/28/2022
09:30 PM

Live Music
174 South Blvd.

Karaoke
09/28/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
1711 S Burnside Ave

Wednesday Night Karaoke
09/28/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
14505 LA-44

Beccalicious Karaoke
09/28/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
11914 Coursey Blvd

Darryl Lewis
09/28/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
7857 Florida Blvd

Delete Comedy Open Mic Night
09/28/2022
08:30 PM

Live Music
4608 Bennington Ave

Karaoke with DJ Danie
09/28/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
7534 Old State Hwy 1

Karaoke & Bowling
09/28/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
4530 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd

Shut Up & Sing Karaoke with Madi Zaine a
09/28/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
1010 Nicholson Dr

Tingle Karaoke
09/28/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
14350 Wax Rd

Karaoke Meets Comedy
09/28/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
8150 Airline Hwy

Singer Songwriter Open Mic with Heath Ra
09/28/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
38058 LA-621

Joshua Magee Host Open Mic Night
09/28/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
101 S Hummell St

Dixie Rose's Acoustic Circle
09/28/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
16999 Old Scenic Hwy

Shawn Allen
09/28/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
17065 Black Mud Rd

Wine Down Wednesday
09/28/2022
05:00 PM

Live Music
40306 LA-42

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/28/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Karaoke
09/27/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
1711 S Burnside Ave

Karaoke wit DJ Shadow
09/27/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
10330 Airline Hwy

Starfyre Karaoke
09/27/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
4608 Bennington Ave

Karaoke Tuesday's
09/27/2022
08:30 PM

Live Music
3575 N Acadian Thruway

Karaoke with Queen
09/27/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
7380 Exchange Place

Karaoke Meets Comedy
09/27/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
8150 Airline Hwy

Karaoke & Latin Fever
09/27/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
5170 Government St

Tuesday Night Blues Jam
09/27/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
16999 Old Scenic Hwy

Loco Karaoke
09/27/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
16060 Hatterras

Joe Sullivan Host Songwriters Night
09/27/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
4848 Government St

Tiki Tuesday with Charlston & Friends
09/27/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
174 South Blvd.

Lazarro Nettles
09/27/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
8436 Tom Drive

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/27/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Joe Monk's Monday Night Jam
09/26/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
7380 Exchange Place

Open Mic Comedy
09/26/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
9945 Airline Hwy

Starfyre Karaoke
09/26/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
51679 LA-16

Open Mic Night - Comedy
09/26/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
9945 Airline Hwy

Karaoke Tuesdays
09/26/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
3827 Plank Rd

Clarence The Entertainer - Karaoke Night
09/26/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
8028 Florida Blvd

Geaux Préaux Karaoke
09/26/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
27750 Juban Rd

Karaoke Meets Comedy
09/26/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
7808 Howell Blvd

Tingle Karaoke
09/26/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
7755 Magnolia Beach Rd

Red Beans and Rice Monday
09/26/2022
06:30 PM

Live Music
1503 Government St

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/26/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Sunday Karaoke Fun
09/25/2022
10:00 PM
Wrap up the weekend with Big Tuna Entertainment and Downtown Billiards for some Sunday Karaoke Fun!
Live Music & Concerts
Downtown Billiards LLC | 524 Desiard St Monroe, LA 71202

Karaoke
09/25/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
1711 S Burnside Ave

Karaoke Lite
09/25/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
7380 Exchange Place

Tingle Karaoke
09/25/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
7755 Magnolia Beach Rd

Karaoke Sunday Funday
09/25/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
11445 Coursey Blvd

Open Mic with Pharoah
09/25/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
2453 N Acadian Thruway

Sunday Showcase
09/25/2022
03:00 PM

Live Music
1624 Wyoming Street

Sunday Singer-Songwriter Showcase
09/25/2022
01:00 PM

Live Music
315 North Blvd

Justin Burdette Trio
09/25/2022
11:00 AM

Live Music
5435 Government Street

Eric Baskin
09/25/2022
11:00 AM

Live Music
7666 Jefferson Hwy

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/25/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Laidback Brunch
09/25/2022
12:00 AM

Live Music
1503 Government St

A-Bomb Karaoke
09/24/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
826 O'Neal Ln

Karaoke with DJ Dano
09/24/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
32334 LA-16

Karaoke
09/24/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
102 S Jefferson Ave

Acoustic Saturdays with Henry Turner Jr.
09/24/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
2733 North St

DeJa Vu Karaoke
09/24/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
6900 Wilcox St

Chris' Karaoke
09/24/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
12496 Airline Hwy

Trent Bourgeois & The Fly By Night Band
09/24/2022
02:00 PM

Live Music
11172 River Highlands Dr

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/24/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Farmer's & Artist's Market
09/24/2022
09:00 AM

Live Music
13827 Coursey Blvd

The Market @ The Oasis
09/24/2022
09:00 AM

Live Music
13827 Coursey Blvd

Saturday Red Stick Farmers Market
09/24/2022
08:00 AM

Live Music
501 Main St

Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun
09/24/2022
12:00 AM
The story is a musical tale about the life of Annie Oakley, a sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, and her romance with sharpshooter Frank E. Butler.
Live Music & Concerts
Strauss Youth Academy for the Arts | 1300 1/2 Lamy Lane Monroe, LA 71201

Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun
09/24/2022
12:00 AM
The story is a musical tale about the life of Annie Oakley, a sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, and her romance with sharpshooter Frank E. Butler.
Live Music & Concerts
Strauss Theatre Center | 1300 Lamy Lane Monroe, LA 71201

Trap Karaoke
09/23/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
7380 Exchange Place

A-Bomb Karaoke
09/23/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
7857 Florida Blvd

Karaoke by Beccalicious
09/23/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
16705 Florida Blvd

A Starfyre Production
09/23/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
4608 Bennington Ave

Prestige Karaoke
09/23/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
58710 Belleview Dr

Karaoke
09/23/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
2753 Court St

Steve Kerry Karaoke
09/23/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
845 Madeline Ct

Henry Turner & Friends
09/23/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
2733 North St

The Overeducated
09/23/2022
07:30 PM

Live Music
455 Hearthstone Dr

Funny Friday's
09/23/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
7132 Florida Blvd

Chris Karaoke
09/23/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
12496 Airline Hwy

Dano's Karaoke
09/23/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
45020 Manny Gautreau Rd

Original Music Gathering
09/23/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
3535 Perkins Rd

TGI LIVE at The Bend!
09/23/2022
03:00 PM

Live Music
326 E Industry St

Family Friday's
09/23/2022
12:00 PM

Live Music
125 N Range Ave

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/23/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun
09/23/2022
12:00 AM
The story is a musical tale about the life of Annie Oakley, a sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, and her romance with sharpshooter Frank E. Butler.
Live Music & Concerts
Strauss Youth Academy for the Arts | 1300 1/2 Lamy Lane Monroe, LA 71201

Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun
09/23/2022
12:00 AM
The story is a musical tale about the life of Annie Oakley, a sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, and her romance with sharpshooter Frank E. Butler.
Live Music & Concerts
Strauss Theatre Center | 1300 Lamy Lane Monroe, LA 71201

Karaoke
09/22/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
1711 S Burnside Ave

Thursday Night Karaoke
09/22/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
17316 Airline Hwy

A Starfyre Production
09/22/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
10330 Airline Hwy

Darryl Lewis
09/22/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
7857 Florida Blvd

A-Bomb Karaoke
09/22/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
826 O'Neal Ln

Karaoke
09/22/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
10920 Mead Rd

Tingle Karaoke
09/22/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
7755 Magnolia Beach Rd

Geaux Préaux Karaoke
09/22/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
123 Aspen Square

Karaoke
09/22/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
34960 LA-75

Karaoke Meets Comedy
09/22/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
6224 Plank Rd

Dano's Karaoke
09/22/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
18939 LA-22

Henry Turner Jr. & Friends
09/22/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
2733 North St

Soulful Thursday's with N'Tune
09/22/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
4612 Bennington Ave

Funbox Karaoke
09/22/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
174 South Blvd.

Prestige Karaoke
09/22/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
13489 Hwy. 431 Suite F

Thursday's @ Gino's
09/22/2022
07:30 PM

Live Music
4542 Bennington Ave

Blues Jam
09/22/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
4848 Government St

The Bishop Ellis Trio
09/22/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
5110 Corporate Blvd

Heath Ransonnet
09/22/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
201 Lafayette St

Open Mic Night
09/22/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
1624 Wyoming Street

Tommy Thibodaux
09/22/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
2028 Louisiana 30 W

Endless Shrimp
09/22/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
4808 S Sherwood Forest Blvd

Karaoke Meets Comedy
09/22/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
6900 Siegen Ln

Thursday Night Karaoke
09/22/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
29669 LA Hwy-22

Blu Rouge
09/22/2022
05:30 PM

Live Music
Cr-198

Mermaid Storyline
09/22/2022
04:00 PM

Live Music
6401 Bluebonnet Blvd

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/22/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Thursday Red Stick Farmers Market
09/22/2022
08:00 AM

Live Music
6400 Perkins Rd

Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun
09/22/2022
12:00 AM
The story is a musical tale about the life of Annie Oakley, a sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, and her romance with sharpshooter Frank E. Butler.
Live Music & Concerts
Strauss Youth Academy for the Arts | 1300 1/2 Lamy Lane Monroe, LA 71201

Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun
09/22/2022
12:00 AM
The story is a musical tale about the life of Annie Oakley, a sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, and her romance with sharpshooter Frank E. Butler.
Live Music & Concerts
1300 Lamy Lane Monroe, LA 71201

Open Mic Night
09/21/2022
09:30 PM

Live Music
174 South Blvd.

Karaoke
09/21/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
1711 S Burnside Ave

Wednesday Night Karaoke
09/21/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
14505 LA-44

Beccalicious Karaoke
09/21/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
11914 Coursey Blvd

Darryl Lewis
09/21/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
7857 Florida Blvd

Delete Comedy Open Mic Night
09/21/2022
08:30 PM

Live Music
4608 Bennington Ave

Karaoke with DJ Danie
09/21/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
7534 Old State Hwy 1

Karaoke & Bowling
09/21/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
4530 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd

Shut Up & Sing Karaoke with Madi Zaine a
09/21/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
1010 Nicholson Dr

Tingle Karaoke
09/21/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
14350 Wax Rd

Karaoke Meets Comedy
09/21/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
8150 Airline Hwy

Singer Songwriter Open Mic with Heath Ra
09/21/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
38058 LA-621

Joshua Magee Host Open Mic Night
09/21/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
101 S Hummell St

Dixie Rose's Acoustic Circle
09/21/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
16999 Old Scenic Hwy

Shawn Allen
09/21/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
17065 Black Mud Rd

Wine Down Wednesday
09/21/2022
05:00 PM

Live Music
40306 LA-42

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/21/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Karaoke
09/20/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
1711 S Burnside Ave

Karaoke wit DJ Shadow
09/20/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
10330 Airline Hwy

Starfyre Karaoke
09/20/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
4608 Bennington Ave

Karaoke Tuesday's
09/20/2022
08:30 PM

Live Music
3575 N Acadian Thruway

Karaoke with Queen
09/20/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
7380 Exchange Place

Karaoke Meets Comedy
09/20/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
8150 Airline Hwy

Karaoke & Latin Fever
09/20/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
5170 Government St

Tuesday Night Blues Jam
09/20/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
16999 Old Scenic Hwy

Loco Karaoke
09/20/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
16060 Hatterras

Joe Sullivan Host Songwriters Night
09/20/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
4848 Government St

Tiki Tuesday with Charlston & Friends
09/20/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
174 South Blvd.

Lazarro Nettles
09/20/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
8436 Tom Drive

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/20/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Joe Monk's Monday Night Jam
09/19/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
7380 Exchange Place

Open Mic Comedy
09/19/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
9945 Airline Hwy

Starfyre Karaoke
09/19/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
51679 LA-16

Open Mic Night - Comedy
09/19/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
9945 Airline Hwy

Karaoke Tuesdays
09/19/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
3827 Plank Rd

Clarence The Entertainer - Karaoke Night
09/19/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
8028 Florida Blvd

Geaux Préaux Karaoke
09/19/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
27750 Juban Rd

Karaoke Meets Comedy
09/19/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
7808 Howell Blvd

Tingle Karaoke
09/19/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
7755 Magnolia Beach Rd

Red Beans and Rice Monday
09/19/2022
06:30 PM

Live Music
1503 Government St

Dale's Banjo Blues Revue
09/19/2022
06:30 PM

Live Music
4848 Government St

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/19/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Sunday Karaoke Fun
09/18/2022
10:00 PM
Wrap up the weekend with Big Tuna Entertainment and Downtown Billiards for some Sunday Karaoke Fun!
Live Music & Concerts
Downtown Billiards LLC | 524 Desiard St Monroe, LA 71202

Karaoke
09/18/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
1711 S Burnside Ave

Karaoke Lite
09/18/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
7380 Exchange Place

Tingle Karaoke
09/18/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
7755 Magnolia Beach Rd

Karaoke Sunday Funday
09/18/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
11445 Coursey Blvd

Open Mic with Pharoah
09/18/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
2453 N Acadian Thruway

Rusty Yates
09/18/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
2561 Citiplace Ct

Sunday Showcase
09/18/2022
03:00 PM

Live Music
1624 Wyoming Street

Sunday Singer-Songwriter Showcase
09/18/2022
01:00 PM

Live Music
315 North Blvd

Justin Burdette Trio
09/18/2022
11:00 AM

Live Music
5435 Government Street

Eric Baskin
09/18/2022
11:00 AM

Live Music
7666 Jefferson Hwy

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/18/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun
09/18/2022
12:00 AM
The story is a musical tale about the life of Annie Oakley, a sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, and her romance with sharpshooter Frank E. Butler.
Live Music & Concerts
Strauss Youth Academy for the Arts | 1300 1/2 Lamy Lane Monroe, LA 71201

Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun
09/18/2022
12:00 AM
The story is a musical tale about the life of Annie Oakley, a sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, and her romance with sharpshooter Frank E. Butler.
Live Music & Concerts
1300 Lamy Lane Monroe, LA 71201

Laidback Brunch
09/18/2022
12:00 AM

Live Music
1503 Government St

A-Bomb Karaoke
09/17/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
826 O'Neal Ln

Karaoke with DJ Dano
09/17/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
32334 LA-16

Karaoke
09/17/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
102 S Jefferson Ave

Acoustic Saturdays with Henry Turner Jr.
09/17/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
2733 North St

DeJa Vu Karaoke
09/17/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
6900 Wilcox St

Mike Hogan
09/17/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
315 North Blvd

Chris' Karaoke
09/17/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
12496 Airline Hwy

Backroad Bootleggers Open Dress Rehearsal
Less than 2 weeks til The Backroad Bootleggers’ Open Dress Rehearsal!!! Can’t wait for y’all to see us in action. This thing has come together fast with some great players that really put on a show!! No cover….y’all come out to Tipsy River September 17th at 4pm!!!
Tipsy River
Country, Rock
Live Performance, Photography / Photo Shoot
09/17/2022 04:00 PM
09/17/2022 09:00 PM

Backroad Bootleggers Open Dress Rehearsal
Less than 2 weeks til The Backroad Bootleggers’ Open Dress Rehearsal!!! Can’t wait for y’all to see us in action. This thing has come together fast with some great players that really put on a show!! No cover….y’all come out to Tipsy River September 17th at 4pm!!!
Tipsy River
Country, Rock
Live Performance, Photography / Photo Shoot
09/17/2022 04:00 PM
09/17/2022 09:00 PM
Landry Vineyards Concert — Avery Michaels & Exit 209
09/17/2022
03:30 PM

Live Music & Concerts
Landry Vineyards | 5699 New Natchitoches Rd West Monroe, LA 71292

TNT Band
09/17/2022
11:00 AM

Live Music
200 St Louis St

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/17/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Farmer's & Artist's Market
09/17/2022
09:00 AM

Live Music
13827 Coursey Blvd

Live Music
09/17/2022
09:00 AM

Live Music
6865 Magnolia Beach Rd

The Market @ The Oasis
09/17/2022
09:00 AM

Live Music
13827 Coursey Blvd

Saturday Red Stick Farmers Market
09/17/2022
08:00 AM

Live Music
501 Main St

Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun
09/17/2022
12:00 AM
The story is a musical tale about the life of Annie Oakley, a sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, and her romance with sharpshooter Frank E. Butler.
Live Music & Concerts
Strauss Youth Academy for the Arts | 1300 1/2 Lamy Lane Monroe, LA 71201

Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun
09/17/2022
12:00 AM
The story is a musical tale about the life of Annie Oakley, a sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, and her romance with sharpshooter Frank E. Butler.
Live Music & Concerts
1300 Lamy Lane Monroe, LA 71201

Trap Karaoke
09/16/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
7380 Exchange Place

A-Bomb Karaoke
09/16/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
7857 Florida Blvd

A Starfyre Production
09/16/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
4608 Bennington Ave

Prestige Karaoke
09/16/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
58710 Belleview Dr

Blu Rouge
09/16/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
43256 Moody Dixon Rd

Karaoke
09/16/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
2753 Court St

Steve Kerry Karaoke
09/16/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
845 Madeline Ct

Henry Turner & Friends
09/16/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
2733 North St

Funny Friday's
09/16/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
7132 Florida Blvd

Chris Karaoke
09/16/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
12496 Airline Hwy

Dano's Karaoke
09/16/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
45020 Manny Gautreau Rd

Karaoke By Becca
09/16/2022
06:30 PM

Live Music
12114 Old Hammond Hwy

Original Music Gathering
09/16/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
3535 Perkins Rd

TGI LIVE at The Bend!
09/16/2022
03:00 PM

Live Music
326 E Industry St

Family Friday's
09/16/2022
12:00 PM

Live Music
125 N Range Ave

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/16/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun
09/16/2022
12:00 AM
The story is a musical tale about the life of Annie Oakley, a sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, and her romance with sharpshooter Frank E. Butler.
Live Music & Concerts
Strauss Youth Academy for the Arts | 1300 1/2 Lamy Lane Monroe, LA 71201

Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun
09/16/2022
12:00 AM
The story is a musical tale about the life of Annie Oakley, a sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, and her romance with sharpshooter Frank E. Butler.
Live Music & Concerts
1300 Lamy Lane Monroe, LA 71201

Karaoke
09/15/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
1711 S Burnside Ave

Thursday Night Karaoke
09/15/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
17316 Airline Hwy

A Starfyre Production
09/15/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
10330 Airline Hwy

Darryl Lewis
09/15/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
7857 Florida Blvd

A-Bomb Karaoke
09/15/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
826 O'Neal Ln

Karaoke
09/15/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
10920 Mead Rd

Tingle Karaoke
09/15/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
7755 Magnolia Beach Rd

Geaux Préaux Karaoke
09/15/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
123 Aspen Square

Karaoke
09/15/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
34960 LA-75

Karaoke Meets Comedy
09/15/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
6224 Plank Rd

Dano's Karaoke
09/15/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
18939 LA-22

Henry Turner Jr. & Friends
09/15/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
2733 North St

Soulful Thursday's with N'Tune
09/15/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
4612 Bennington Ave

Funbox Karaoke
09/15/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
174 South Blvd.

Prestige Karaoke
09/15/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
13489 Hwy. 431 Suite F

Thursday's @ Gino's
09/15/2022
07:30 PM

Live Music
4542 Bennington Ave

Blues Jam
09/15/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
4848 Government St

The Bishop Ellis Trio
09/15/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
5110 Corporate Blvd

Heath Ransonnet
09/15/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
201 Lafayette St

Tommy Thibodaux
09/15/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
2028 Louisiana 30 W

Karaoke Meets Comedy
09/15/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
6900 Siegen Ln

Endless Shrimp
09/15/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
4808 S Sherwood Forest Blvd

Thursday Night Karaoke
09/15/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
29669 LA Hwy-22

Mermaid Storyline
09/15/2022
04:00 PM

Live Music
6401 Bluebonnet Blvd

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/15/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Thursday Red Stick Farmers Market
09/15/2022
08:00 AM

Live Music
6400 Perkins Rd

Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun
09/15/2022
12:00 AM
The story is a musical tale about the life of Annie Oakley, a sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, and her romance with sharpshooter Frank E. Butler.
Live Music & Concerts
Strauss Youth Academy for the Arts | 1300 1/2 Lamy Lane Monroe, LA 71201

Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun
09/15/2022
12:00 AM
The story is a musical tale about the life of Annie Oakley, a sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, and her romance with sharpshooter Frank E. Butler.
Live Music & Concerts
1300 Lamy Lane Monroe, LA 71201

Open Mic Night
09/14/2022
09:30 PM

Live Music
174 South Blvd.

Karaoke
09/14/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
1711 S Burnside Ave

Wednesday Night Karaoke
09/14/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
14505 LA-44

Beccalicious Karaoke
09/14/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
11914 Coursey Blvd

Darryl Lewis
09/14/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
7857 Florida Blvd

Delete Comedy Open Mic Night
09/14/2022
08:30 PM

Live Music
4608 Bennington Ave

Karaoke with DJ Danie
09/14/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
7534 Old State Hwy 1

Karaoke & Bowling
09/14/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
4530 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd

Shut Up & Sing Karaoke with Madi Zaine a
09/14/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
1010 Nicholson Dr

Tingle Karaoke
09/14/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
14350 Wax Rd

Karaoke Meets Comedy
09/14/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
8150 Airline Hwy

Singer Songwriter Open Mic with Heath Ra
09/14/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
38058 LA-621

Joshua Magee Host Open Mic Night
09/14/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
101 S Hummell St

Dixie Rose's Acoustic Circle
09/14/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
16999 Old Scenic Hwy

Shawn Allen
09/14/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
17065 Black Mud Rd

Wine Down Wednesday
09/14/2022
05:00 PM

Live Music
40306 LA-42

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/14/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Karaoke
09/13/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
1711 S Burnside Ave

Karaoke wit DJ Shadow
09/13/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
10330 Airline Hwy

Starfyre Karaoke
09/13/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
4608 Bennington Ave

Karaoke Tuesday's
09/13/2022
08:30 PM

Live Music
3575 N Acadian Thruway

Karaoke with Queen
09/13/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
7380 Exchange Place

Karaoke Meets Comedy
09/13/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
8150 Airline Hwy

Karaoke & Latin Fever
09/13/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
5170 Government St

Tuesday Night Blues Jam
09/13/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
16999 Old Scenic Hwy

Loco Karaoke
09/13/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
16060 Hatterras

Joe Sullivan Host Songwriters Night
09/13/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
4848 Government St

Tiki Tuesday with Charlston & Friends
09/13/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
174 South Blvd.

Lazarro Nettles
09/13/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
8436 Tom Drive

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/13/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Joe Monk's Monday Night Jam
09/12/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
7380 Exchange Place

Open Mic Comedy
09/12/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
9945 Airline Hwy

Starfyre Karaoke
09/12/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
51679 LA-16

Open Mic Night - Comedy
09/12/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
9945 Airline Hwy

Karaoke Tuesdays
09/12/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
3827 Plank Rd

Clarence The Entertainer - Karaoke Night
09/12/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
8028 Florida Blvd

Geaux Préaux Karaoke
09/12/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
27750 Juban Rd

Karaoke Meets Comedy
09/12/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
7808 Howell Blvd

Tingle Karaoke
09/12/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
7755 Magnolia Beach Rd

Red Beans and Rice Monday
09/12/2022
06:30 PM

Live Music
1503 Government St

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/12/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Sunday Karaoke Fun
09/11/2022
10:00 PM
Wrap up the weekend with Big Tuna Entertainment and Downtown Billiards for some Sunday Karaoke Fun!
Live Music & Concerts
Downtown Billiards LLC | 524 Desiard St Monroe, LA 71202

Karaoke
09/11/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
1711 S Burnside Ave

Karaoke Lite
09/11/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
7380 Exchange Place

Tingle Karaoke
09/11/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
7755 Magnolia Beach Rd

Karaoke Sunday Funday
09/11/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
11445 Coursey Blvd

Open Mic with Pharoah
09/11/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
2453 N Acadian Thruway

Rusty Yates
09/11/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
2561 Citiplace Ct

Sunday Showcase
09/11/2022
03:00 PM

Live Music
1624 Wyoming Street

Sunday Singer-Songwriter Showcase
09/11/2022
01:00 PM

Live Music
315 North Blvd

Justin Burdette Trio
09/11/2022
11:00 AM

Live Music
5435 Government Street

Eric Baskin
09/11/2022
11:00 AM

Live Music
7666 Jefferson Hwy

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/11/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Laidback Brunch
09/11/2022
12:00 AM

Live Music
1503 Government St

A-Bomb Karaoke
09/10/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
826 O'Neal Ln

Karaoke by Becca
09/10/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
16705 Florida Blvd

Karaoke with DJ Dano
09/10/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
32334 LA-16

Trent Bourgeois & The Fly By Night Band
09/10/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
31800 Tetanne Dr

Karaoke
09/10/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
102 S Jefferson Ave

Acoustic Saturdays with Henry Turner Jr.
09/10/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
2733 North St

DeJa Vu Karaoke
09/10/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
6900 Wilcox St

Mike Hogan
09/10/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
315 North Blvd

Improv LSU
09/10/2022
07:30 PM

Live Music
455 Hearthstone Dr

Chris' Karaoke
09/10/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
12496 Airline Hwy

Jesse Dale Middleton
09/10/2022
07:00 PM
Join Rodney J Hobbs VFW Post 1809 for some great music by the Jesse Dale Middleton Band from 7pm-11pm for some awesome country music!
Live Music & Concerts
VFW Post 1809 | 1499 Hwy 594 Monroe, LA 71203

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/10/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Farmer's & Artist's Market
09/10/2022
09:00 AM

Live Music
13827 Coursey Blvd

The Market @ The Oasis
09/10/2022
09:00 AM

Live Music
13827 Coursey Blvd

Saturday Red Stick Farmers Market
09/10/2022
08:00 AM

Live Music
501 Main St

Trap Karaoke
09/09/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
7380 Exchange Place

A-Bomb Karaoke
09/09/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
7857 Florida Blvd

Karaoke by Beccalicious
09/09/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
16705 Florida Blvd

A Starfyre Production
09/09/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
4608 Bennington Ave

Prestige Karaoke
09/09/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
58710 Belleview Dr

Karaoke
09/09/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
2753 Court St

Steve Kerry Karaoke
09/09/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
845 Madeline Ct

Henry Turner & Friends
09/09/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
2733 North St

Funny Friday's
09/09/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
7132 Florida Blvd

Chris Karaoke
09/09/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
12496 Airline Hwy

Dano's Karaoke
09/09/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
45020 Manny Gautreau Rd

Original Music Gathering
09/09/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
3535 Perkins Rd

TGI LIVE at The Bend!
09/09/2022
03:00 PM

Live Music
326 E Industry St

Family Friday's
09/09/2022
12:00 PM

Live Music
125 N Range Ave

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/09/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Party Times Production Karaoke
09/08/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
7857 Florida Blvd

Starfyre Karaoke
09/08/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
10330 Airline Hwy

Karaoke
09/08/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
1711 S Burnside Ave

Thursday Night Karaoke
09/08/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
17316 Airline Hwy

A Starfyre Production
09/08/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
10330 Airline Hwy

Darryl Lewis
09/08/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
7857 Florida Blvd

A-Bomb Karaoke
09/08/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
826 O'Neal Ln

Karaoke
09/08/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
10920 Mead Rd

Tingle Karaoke
09/08/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
7755 Magnolia Beach Rd

Geaux Préaux Karaoke
09/08/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
123 Aspen Square

Starfyre Karaoke with Becca
09/08/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
5170 Government St

Karaoke
09/08/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
34960 LA-75

Karaoke Meets Comedy
09/08/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
6224 Plank Rd

Dano's Karaoke
09/08/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
18939 LA-22

Henry Turner Jr. & Friends
09/08/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
2733 North St

Soulful Thursday's with N'Tune
09/08/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
4612 Bennington Ave

Funbox Karaoke
09/08/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
174 South Blvd.

Prestige Karaoke
09/08/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
13489 Hwy. 431 Suite F

Thursday's @ Gino's
09/08/2022
07:30 PM

Live Music
4542 Bennington Ave

Blues Jam
09/08/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
4848 Government St

The Bishop Ellis Trio
09/08/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
5110 Corporate Blvd

Lunchbox Comedy
09/08/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
13025 LA-44

Comedy Lunchbox
09/08/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
13025 LA-44

Heath Ransonnet
09/08/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
201 Lafayette St

Open Mic Night
09/08/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
1624 Wyoming Street

Tommy Thibodaux
09/08/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
2028 Louisiana 30 W

Endless Shrimp
09/08/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
4808 S Sherwood Forest Blvd

Karaoke Meets Comedy
09/08/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
6900 Siegen Ln

Thursday Night Karaoke
09/08/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
29669 LA Hwy-22

Rhett Guillot of Truespin and Werewolf
09/08/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
5435 Government Street

Mermaid Storyline
09/08/2022
04:00 PM

Live Music
6401 Bluebonnet Blvd

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/08/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Thursday Red Stick Farmers Market
09/08/2022
08:00 AM

Live Music
6400 Perkins Rd

Open Mic Night
09/07/2022
09:30 PM

Live Music
174 South Blvd.

Karaoke
09/07/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
1711 S Burnside Ave

Wednesday Night Karaoke
09/07/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
14505 LA-44

Beccalicious Karaoke
09/07/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
11914 Coursey Blvd

Darryl Lewis
09/07/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
7857 Florida Blvd

Delete Comedy Open Mic Night
09/07/2022
08:30 PM

Live Music
4608 Bennington Ave

Karaoke with DJ Danie
09/07/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
7534 Old State Hwy 1

Karaoke & Bowling
09/07/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
4530 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd

Shut Up & Sing Karaoke with Madi Zaine a
09/07/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
1010 Nicholson Dr

Karaoke Night
09/07/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
7755 Magnolia Beach Rd.

Tingle Karaoke
09/07/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
14350 Wax Rd

Karaoke Meets Comedy
09/07/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
8150 Airline Hwy

Singer Songwriter Open Mic with Heath Ra
09/07/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
38058 LA-621

Joshua Magee Host Open Mic Night
09/07/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
101 S Hummell St

Dixie Rose's Acoustic Circle
09/07/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
16999 Old Scenic Hwy

Garrett Remson & Seth Lecoq
09/07/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
5435 Government Street

Shawn Allen
09/07/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
17065 Black Mud Rd

Wine Down Wednesday
09/07/2022
05:00 PM

Live Music
40306 LA-42

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/07/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Karaoke
09/06/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
1711 S Burnside Ave

Karaoke wit DJ Shadow
09/06/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
10330 Airline Hwy

Starfyre Karaoke
09/06/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
4608 Bennington Ave

Karaoke Tuesday's
09/06/2022
08:30 PM

Live Music
3575 N Acadian Thruway

Karaoke with Queen
09/06/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
7380 Exchange Place

Prestige World Karaoke
09/06/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
7755 Magnolia Beach Rd.

Karaoke Meets Comedy
09/06/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
8150 Airline Hwy

Karaoke & Latin Fever
09/06/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
5170 Government St

Tuesday Night Blues Jam
09/06/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
16999 Old Scenic Hwy

Loco Karaoke
09/06/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
16060 Hatterras

Joe Sullivan Host Songwriters Night
09/06/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
4848 Government St

Tiki Tuesday with Charlston & Friends
09/06/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
174 South Blvd.

Lazarro Nettles
09/06/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
8436 Tom Drive

Amber Rae & Bo Burkes
09/06/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
5435 Government Street

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/06/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Joe Monk's Monday Night Jam
09/05/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
7380 Exchange Place

Open Mic Comedy
09/05/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
9945 Airline Hwy

Starfyre Karaoke
09/05/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
51679 LA-16

Prestige World Karaoke
09/05/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
7755 Magnolia Beach Rd.

Open Mic Night - Comedy
09/05/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
9945 Airline Hwy

Karaoke Tuesdays
09/05/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
3827 Plank Rd

Clarence The Entertainer - Karaoke Night
09/05/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
8028 Florida Blvd

Geaux Préaux Karaoke
09/05/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
27750 Juban Rd

Karaoke Meets Comedy
09/05/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
7808 Howell Blvd

Tingle Karaoke
09/05/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
7755 Magnolia Beach Rd

Red Beans and Rice Monday
09/05/2022
06:30 PM

Live Music
1503 Government St

Eric Stelly
09/05/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
5435 Government Street

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/05/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Sunday Karaoke Fun
09/04/2022
10:00 PM
Wrap up the weekend with Big Tuna Entertainment and Downtown Billiards for some Sunday Karaoke Fun!
Live Music & Concerts
Downtown Billiards LLC | 524 Desiard St Monroe, LA 71202

Karaoke
09/04/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
1711 S Burnside Ave

Karaoke Lite
09/04/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
7380 Exchange Place

Tingle Karaoke
09/04/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
7755 Magnolia Beach Rd

Karaoke Sunday Funday
09/04/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
11445 Coursey Blvd

Open Mic with Pharoah
09/04/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
2453 N Acadian Thruway

Rusty Yates
09/04/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
2561 Citiplace Ct

Sunday Showcase
09/04/2022
03:00 PM

Live Music
1624 Wyoming Street

Sunday Singer-Songwriter Showcase
09/04/2022
01:00 PM

Live Music
315 North Blvd

Justin Burdette Trio
09/04/2022
11:00 AM

Live Music
5435 Government Street

Eric Baskin
09/04/2022
11:00 AM

Live Music
7666 Jefferson Hwy

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/04/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Laidback Brunch
09/04/2022
12:00 AM

Live Music
1503 Government St

A-Bomb Karaoke
09/03/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
826 O'Neal Ln

Karaoke with DJ Dano
09/03/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
32334 LA-16

Karaoke
09/03/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
102 S Jefferson Ave

Acoustic Saturdays with Henry Turner Jr.
09/03/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
2733 North St

DeJa Vu Karaoke
09/03/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
6900 Wilcox St

Mike Hogan
09/03/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
315 North Blvd

Chris' Karaoke
09/03/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
12496 Airline Hwy

Cam Pyle
09/03/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
37390 Perkins Rd

Beaux Atkins Live at Trapp’s
09/03/2022
06:00 PM
Trapp's is proud to present live music from Beaux Atkins!
Live Music & Concerts
Trapp's | 113 S Riverfront St West Monroe, LA 71291

Landry Vineyards Concert — Smackwater & Red Grape Stomp Celebration
09/03/2022
04:00 PM
The Grape Stomp Celebration is back for the weekend! Enjoy this fun event while listening to live performances by Smackwater. They play Rock, Country and great dance music. Ladies and children can stomp in the grapes for free! Ladies can stomp shortly after the music starts (5:00 till the end of the concert). Guest can place their foot prints on the back of a Landry Vineyards t-shirt for $10.00. Do not forget to get yourself some Landry Vineyards wine!
Live Music & Concerts
Landry Vineyards | 5699 New Natchitoches Rd West Monroe, LA 71292

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/03/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Farmer's & Artist's Market
09/03/2022
09:00 AM

Live Music
13827 Coursey Blvd

Live Music
09/03/2022
09:00 AM

Live Music
6865 Magnolia Beach Rd

The Market @ The Oasis
09/03/2022
09:00 AM

Live Music
13827 Coursey Blvd

Saturday Red Stick Farmers Market
09/03/2022
08:00 AM

Live Music
501 Main St

Trap Karaoke
09/02/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
7380 Exchange Place

A-Bomb Karaoke
09/02/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
7857 Florida Blvd

1st Friday's with N'Tune
09/02/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
14502 Plank Rd

Karaoke with DJ Dano
09/02/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
20116 Plank Rd

A Starfyre Production
09/02/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
4608 Bennington Ave

Prestige Karaoke
09/02/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
58710 Belleview Dr

Karaoke
09/02/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
2753 Court St

Steve Kerry Karaoke
09/02/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
845 Madeline Ct

Henry Turner & Friends
09/02/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
2733 North St

No Show Comedy
09/02/2022
07:30 PM

Live Music
455 Hearthstone Dr

Funny Friday's
09/02/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
7132 Florida Blvd

Chris Karaoke
09/02/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
12496 Airline Hwy

Dano's Karaoke
09/02/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
45020 Manny Gautreau Rd

Blu Rouge
09/02/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
4733 Jones Creek Rd

The Voyage Band
09/02/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
37390 Perkins Rd

Caitkyn Renee Acoustic
09/02/2022
06:30 PM

Live Music
9828 Bluebonnet Blvd

Karaoke By Becca
09/02/2022
06:30 PM

Live Music
12114 Old Hammond Hwy

Original Music Gathering
09/02/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
3535 Perkins Rd

Mike Esneault
09/02/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
7666 Jefferson Hwy

TGI LIVE at The Bend!
09/02/2022
03:00 PM

Live Music
326 E Industry St

Café Français
09/02/2022
01:00 PM

Live Music
845 N Jefferson Ave

Family Friday's
09/02/2022
12:00 PM

Live Music
125 N Range Ave

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/02/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Party Times Production Karaoke
09/01/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
7857 Florida Blvd

Starfyre Karaoke
09/01/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
10330 Airline Hwy

Karaoke
09/01/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
1711 S Burnside Ave

Thursday Night Karaoke
09/01/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
17316 Airline Hwy

A Starfyre Production
09/01/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
10330 Airline Hwy

Darryl Lewis
09/01/2022
09:00 PM

Live Music
7857 Florida Blvd

A-Bomb Karaoke
09/01/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
826 O'Neal Ln

Karaoke
09/01/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
10920 Mead Rd

Tingle Karaoke
09/01/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
7755 Magnolia Beach Rd

Geaux Préaux Karaoke
09/01/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
123 Aspen Square

Starfyre Karaoke with Becca
09/01/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
5170 Government St

Karaoke
09/01/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
34960 LA-75

Karaoke Meets Comedy
09/01/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
6224 Plank Rd

Dano's Karaoke
09/01/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
18939 LA-22

Henry Turner Jr. & Friends
09/01/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
2733 North St

Soulful Thursday's with N'Tune
09/01/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
4612 Bennington Ave

Funbox Karaoke
09/01/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
174 South Blvd.

Prestige Karaoke
09/01/2022
08:00 PM

Live Music
13489 Hwy. 431 Suite F

Thursday's @ Gino's
09/01/2022
07:30 PM

Live Music
4542 Bennington Ave

Brandon Ringo
09/01/2022
07:30 PM

Live Music
16757 LA Highway 42

Blues Jam
09/01/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
4848 Government St

The Bishop Ellis Trio
09/01/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
5110 Corporate Blvd

Heath Ransonnet
09/01/2022
07:00 PM

Live Music
201 Lafayette St

Caitlyn Renee Acoustic
09/01/2022
06:30 PM

Live Music
4550 Concord Ave

Bryan Southwick
09/01/2022
06:30 PM

Live Music
37390 Perkins Rd

Open Mic Night
09/01/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
1624 Wyoming Street

Tommy Thibodaux
09/01/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
2028 Louisiana 30 W

Endless Shrimp
09/01/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
4808 S Sherwood Forest Blvd

Karaoke Meets Comedy
09/01/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
6900 Siegen Ln

Bill Romano
09/01/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
45020 Manny Gautreau Rd

Thursday Night Karaoke
09/01/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
29669 LA Hwy-22

Simon Says
09/01/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
5435 Government Street

Mike Esneault
09/01/2022
06:00 PM

Live Music
7666 Jefferson Hwy

Mermaid Storyline
09/01/2022
04:00 PM

Live Music
6401 Bluebonnet Blvd

“In Empathy We Trust” Exhibition
09/01/2022
10:00 AM

Live Music
100 S River Rd

Thursday Red Stick Farmers Market
09/01/2022
08:00 AM

Live Music
6400 Perkins Rd

Smiley: It's like a dog catching a car
09/30/2021
08:30 PM
A football story from Jim Pitchford, of Baton Rouge:



Walk-On's set to open restaurant in Las Vegas, bringing a taste of Louisiana to the Strip
09/30/2021
02:32 PM
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is set to open a restaurant inside Harrah’s Las Vegas casino in early 2022.



Harvest to Halloween: Don't miss these 6 fairs and festivals in the Baton Rouge area this month
09/30/2021
12:00 PM
We may not have the cool, crisp temperatures and colorful falling leaves that those northerners enjoy, but nobody does autumn fairs and festivals like south Louisiana. It's the combination of delicious food, incomparable music and Bayou State culture at its…



Prepare for laughs: Maddgame's sketch comedy series is back for an eighth season
09/30/2021
11:00 AM
Maddgame Entertainment is preparing to give viewers something they need now more than ever — a good laugh.



Catch music and comedy in Baton Rouge this weekend, KISS in Lafayette on Wednesday
09/30/2021
10:00 AM
BATON ROUGE



Free music: Make Live After 5, Sunday in the Park part of your weekend plans
09/30/2021
09:00 AM
Better late than …



Smiley: Some day our loop will come
09/29/2021
08:30 PM
Walter B. Merrill, of Allen, Texas, had his memory jogged by Tuesday's mention by former WAFB-TV anchor George Sells of an old broadcast on a still-current subject:



Cook This: Dial up the flavor with these Italian Potatoes
09/29/2021
01:30 PM
Looking for a little side dish inspiration? From our files comes this one for Italian Potatoes.



National Coffee Day: Here's where you can get a free or cheap cup of joe in Baton Rouge
09/29/2021
01:00 PM
It's a great day for caffeine lovers -- it's National Coffee Day!



New Orleans-shot 'Claws" fourth and final season debuts Dec. 26; check out the trailer
09/29/2021
09:00 AM
"I got a plan," Niecy Nash-Betts proclaims in the trailer for the fourth and final season of TNT's "Claws."



Smiley: Roux as a test of concentration
09/28/2021
08:30 PM
"I am concerned about the latest generation of drivers after witnessing their limited attention span in traffic," says Rick Marshall, of Baton Rouge.



It's going to be a busy October in downtown Lafayette; put these events on your calendar
09/28/2021
06:15 PM
October is typically a busy month for events in Louisiana as the weather cools off. This year, October looks particulary promising as the incidence of COVID-19 continues to decrease across Acadiana. Here are some events planned for downtown Lafayette in…



Hayley Arceneaux and her mom, Colleen, appear on NBC's 'Today' show
09/28/2021
03:45 PM
Ten days since the Inspiration4 mission splashed down after three days in space, Hayley Arceneaux's feet still haven't touched the ground.



Making memories: At Willie's Restaurant, 'We cook what we feel is true'
09/28/2021
02:30 PM
Good food — the taste, the aroma and the look of it — can evoke memories old and new.



Where to Go, What to Eat: Red Spice Co. offers up Rougarou Stew, St. Aloysius hosts barbecue contest
09/28/2021
01:30 PM
Tickets are on sale for author Kat Pigott's "Rougarou Stew" book signing, along with a children's cooking event from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Red Stick Spice Co., 660 Jefferson Highway.



Raising Cane's to donate $1 per Box Combo sold on Sept. 28 to Kidd's Kids
09/27/2021
10:15 PM
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers will continue its support for Kidd’s Kids, the life-changing charitable program started by legendary radio host Kidd Kraddick, by donating $1 per Box Combo sold throughout the day on Sept. 28.



Smiley: And you need only one turkey
09/27/2021
08:30 PM
I'm often amazed at the ingenuity of readers of this column. They are a constant source of ideas, some of them useful.



Did Ida blow down a tree in your yard? These fast-growing trees are good replacements
09/27/2021
02:30 PM
Storms and hurricanes, combined with the torrential rains of late, have wreaked havoc on our trees.



Speaking French was 'badge of honor' for last living veteran of original Louisiana guard unit
09/27/2021
02:09 PM
Addy Melancon, the last living veteran of the original Louisiana National Guard, was honored in Breaux Bridge on Sunday for his service during the Second World War.



Harvest Days, Beerfest, Halloween haunts are just some of the events at Burden Museum & Gardens for fall
09/27/2021
12:30 PM
The LSU AgCenter Burden Museum and Gardens and the LSU Rural Life Museum, 4560 Essen Lane, have lots of activities on tap for the fall, the holidays and beyond.



Rainy days mean mosquitoes ahead; here's how to keep them out of your backyard
09/27/2021
12:00 PM
All of the rain lately has set us up for mosquitoes — lots of mosquitoes.



Alzheimers Q&A: Are people with Alzheimer's or dementia more likely to be victims of financial abuse?
09/27/2021
10:00 AM
Various studies estimate that seniors in the U.S. are scammed out of anywhere from $3 billion to $37 billion a year.



Plantfest 'teaser' great native plants for sale at online event
09/27/2021
10:00 AM
To whet your appetite for LSU Hilltop Arboretum's big Plantfest later this month, a "teaser" is being held Oct. 4 featuring Tammany Baumgarten.



The Superior Jazz Trio
09/27/2021
04:30 AM




Smiley: Geography lesson explains it
09/26/2021
08:30 PM
Calvin Trillin, in the Sept. 6 New Yorker, writes of a trip to the Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival with friend Peter Wolf, who grew up in New Orleans before moving to New York.



Concert celebrating the life of Dinos Constantinides set for Oct. 3 in LSU's Shaver Theatre
09/26/2021
10:15 AM
The LSU College of Music and Dramatic Arts will host the concert "Dinos Constantinides: A Celebration of Life" at 3 p.m. Oct. 3 in the Shaver Theatre in the Music Dramatic Arts Building.



Human Condition: The story of one Louisiana Gold Star Mother
09/26/2021
10:00 AM
Editor's note: Sept. 26 is Gold Star Mother’s Day, which is observed in the United States on the last Sunday of September each year. It is a day for people to recognize and honor those who have lost a son…



Community: Nine Angel Award winners announced by Blue Cross Blue Shield
09/26/2021
09:00 AM
This fall, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation will present The Angel Award to nine people showing selfless investments of time and compassion in children. Each Angel will receive a $25,000 grant to the nonprofit organization of…



On the area arts and cultural scene
09/25/2021
11:45 PM
A free class on headstone rubbing, with all materials supplied, will be offered from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, (weather permitting), at the Historic Magnolia Cemetery, 422 N. 19th St. This technique is used by genealogists and…



Miracle on the river? Letting go and enjoying the beauty of the moment was the real revelation
09/25/2021
02:38 PM
Two weeks ago, Nancy Engberg, a friend from Wisconsin, joined 16 women and me to raft the Salmon River. Last week, I mentioned a miracle on the river. Engberg was a principle player in those events. She’s quick to add…



Religion briefs: Pet blessing set for Oct. 3 in Baton Rouge
09/25/2021
09:00 AM
A pet blessing will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, at Unity Baton Rouge, Church of Christianity, 15255 Jefferson Highway. Call (225) 755-3043 for more information.



Faith Matters: Once a troubled youth, Joshua Kines is now a passionate pastor
09/24/2021
09:30 PM
When his immediate family situation turned “dysfunctional," teenager Joshua Kines found his way to God through extended family.



Smiley: World's best new holiday name
09/24/2021
08:30 PM
Dear Smiley: When my granddaughter was about 2 years old, her mom and dad did a "practice run" for trick or treat.



Danny Heitman's 'At Random': Louisiana trees keep time with a different calendar
09/24/2021
07:00 PM
Jim Mayer wrote recently to suggest that I read “The Overstory,” a novel by Richard Powers in which the lives of characters unfold over many years against the backdrop of local trees. It’s a way to underline the short lives…



The great gumbo debate: Does potato salad go in gumbo? See the results here
09/24/2021
04:58 PM
Do you put potato salad in your gumbo? That was the question we put to our readers in a poll sparked by Gov. John Bel Edwards.



Mary Bird Perkins, Baton Rouge General reach deal to expand cancer care services
09/24/2021
02:57 PM
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center and Baton Rouge General, along with Louisiana Hematology Oncology Associates have signed a letter of intent to expand access to cancer care with a focus on treatment closer to where patients live.



COVID vaccine debate making you angry? Here are 5 ways to get past it
09/24/2021
02:30 PM
As a nation, we are angry.



Two South La.-filmed shows, 'Selling the Big Easy' and 'Nightwatch' offer help following Ida
09/24/2021
01:30 PM
Two New Orleans-shot reality series are supporting Hurricane Ida relief efforts in conjunction with their new seasons.



Smiley: The Saints have a Vatican version?
09/23/2021
08:30 PM
Kirk Guidry tells of his reaction to Tuesday's conflagration at the Caesars Superdome:



Be You: You belong outside. But first, visit Allison Nederveld in downtown Lafayette
09/23/2021
06:04 PM
Allison Nederveld is an instructional design consultant and co-owner of SugarWolf Outdoor Exchange. She is the sugar part of the name (from her trail name Sugar Mama); the Wolf is her partner, Wendy Dorfman (whose trail name is Wolfpack).



Potato salad or no potato salad? That is the gumbo question; take our survey
09/23/2021
05:15 PM
On social media, Gov. John Bel Edwards jumped right into the middle of a big controversy: Do you put potato salad or rice in your gumbo?



Star-studded: Look for Keaton, Harrelson and Eastwood among these 5 new films to stream
09/23/2021
12:00 PM
September has brought a ton of movies to streaming platforms. Here's a look at the best and newest of the bunch.



What's new? Tunes from LVVRS, Sean Ardoin, Dwayne Dopsie and Rod Melancon
09/23/2021
11:00 AM
"There's always room here for the lonely



An 'Urban Cowboy' reunion, Sunday in the Park and more: Here's a look at the weekend's music
09/23/2021
10:00 AM
BATON ROUGE



90 minutes of cat videos? Yep, catch CatVideoFest at the Manship and more things to do this weekend
09/23/2021
09:00 AM
Two words: cat videos



Smiley: Why Porky hates our cool weather
09/22/2021
08:30 PM
Every year about this time, when a change in the weather occurs, I recall one of my favorite "Only in Louisiana" stories:



I Eat La.: Squash it! Summer or fall, we love this versatile veggie
09/22/2021
02:30 PM
The summer season is winding down, leaving us with a bevy of squash to make sides and soups for the early, yet still warm, fall days.



Cook This: It's called bread pudding, but this dessert is so much more
09/22/2021
01:30 PM
Bread pudding. The oh-so-simple name doesn't do justice to this dessert that cooks have made for generations.



Smiley: Our life before 'birth of the cool'
09/21/2021
08:30 PM
Not surprisingly, the subjects most discussed by my readers involve ways we kept cool before air conditioners, and how we first experienced ACs:



Coney Island and Mardi Gras meet at Old State Capitol for exhibit opening
09/21/2021
03:30 PM
New York has its Coney Island, and Louisiana has Mardi Gras.



Home style: Doe's Eat Place thrives by treating everyone like family
09/21/2021
02:30 PM
The customers and staff are like family at Doe's Eat Place.



Catholic Charities seeks volunteers to help 49 Afghan refugees resettle in Baton Rouge
09/21/2021
02:15 PM
When 49 Afghan refugees arrive in Baton Rouge in the coming days, Catholic Charities hopes people will be ready to welcome them.



Where to Go, What to Eat: Juicy Seafood to open on College Drive this week
09/21/2021
01:30 PM
Juicy Seafood, 3132 College Drive, is opening this week.



Farm Fete aims to raise money to help small farmers
09/21/2021
12:00 PM
The third annual Farm Fête fundraiser will be held Sept. 29-30 to benefit the Red Stick Farmers Market and other programs of the Big River Economic and Agricultural Development Alliance, or BREADA.



Smiley: Keeping kids cool and clean
09/20/2021
08:30 PM
Power outages from Hurricane Ida have folks recalling days before air conditioning, bringing memories of sweaty, dirty children coming home after a day of outside play.



The Lotus Lounge, a tropical cocktail lounge, will open at Soji: Modern Asian this fall
09/20/2021
07:04 PM
A tropical cocktail lounge called the Lotus Lounge will be opening this fall in Soji: Modern Asian, 5050 Government St.



LSU Symphony Orchestra returns to the stage with in-person concert on Sept. 21
09/20/2021
06:39 PM
The LSU School of Music is back with in-person performances, beginning with a "return to the stage" concert by the LSU Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21, in the LSU Union Theater.



Torchy's Tacos to host fundraiser for Hurricane Ida relief
09/20/2021
05:30 PM
On Sept. 21, 10% of sales from Torchy’s Tacos, 3658 Nicholson Drive, will be donated to the American Red Cross, benefitting Hurricane Ida relief efforts.



Nature journaling: Sketching, writing down what you see helps make connection to the outdoors
09/20/2021
02:30 PM
Almost since the beginning of man's time on Earth, people have been recording observations of nature. They drew on cave walls and painted stories on teepees and sheepskin.



COVID and young people: Virtual event will explore mental health issues surfacing from pandemic
09/20/2021
11:00 AM
Young people are facing unique challenges during the COVID-19 crisis — the loneliness and isolation of social distancing, missed milestones and even reentry anxiety.



Alzheimer's Q&A: How should a caregiver respond to a loved one exhibiting hypersexual behaviors?
09/20/2021
10:00 AM
Hypersexuality can be defined as extremely frequent or suddenly increased sexual urges or sexual activity.



The Superior Jazz Trio
09/20/2021
04:30 AM




Songs from a Wine Stained Notebook
09/19/2021
11:00 PM
Bremner Fletcher Duthie sings songs about "booze and bars" in this show. www.bremnersings.com.



Smiley: A question many of us are asking
09/19/2021
08:30 PM
He's one from our "Inquisitive Kids" file:



Louisiana Literature: Lafayette attorney releases 'Sub Rosa and Other Stories'
09/19/2021
11:15 AM
"Sub Rosa and Other Stories" by Jim Lambert, Balboa Press, 280 pages



Community: Krewe of Orion presents 2022 royal court
09/19/2021
11:00 AM
The Krewe of Orion presented its 2022 royal court on Aug. 28 at the home of Angela and Darren Coates in St. Amant.



Human Condition: Memories give permanence to a time and place that is no more
09/19/2021
10:00 AM
I return to my earliest memories, when I was a lonely kid in a rural area.



Theatre Baton Rouge's Young Actors use imagination to transport audiences into world of 'The Hobbit'
09/19/2021
01:00 AM
The stage in Theatre Baton Rouge's Studio Theatre may be small, but that isn't stopping the Young Actors Program from tackling "The Hobbit."



On the area arts and cultural scene
09/19/2021
12:30 AM
First United Methodist Church, 960 North Blvd., will host virtuoso organist Bradley Hunter Welch in a dedication concert for its new pipe organ at 4 p.m. Sept. 26. Masks are required, and the concert also will be livestreamed at firstmethodist.org.The…



Wilderness, water, laughter: Sometimes the stars align for a once-in-a-lifetime experience
09/18/2021
03:31 PM
Outdoorsy is not a word my friends or family would use to describe me.



Facets of Faith: 9/11 darkens views of Sikhs in America
09/18/2021
10:00 AM
Last week, I was on the question-and-answer app Quora and saw a question asking what Brits thought of Sikhs, adherents of a religion that began in India.



Religion briefs: St. Mark UMC to celebrate Women's Day on Sept. 19
09/18/2021
08:00 AM
St. Mark United Methodist Church, 6217 Glen Oaks Drive, will Celebrate UMW and Women’s Day at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 19. The Rev. Linda Joseph, retired clergy of the Louisiana Annual Conference, will speak.



Smiley: Living in a house of correction
09/17/2021
08:30 PM
Dear Smiley: I first encountered autocorrect when I emailed you instead of the old "stamp on an envelope" method.



Danny Heitman's 'At Random': In an anxious summer, a moment in the surf gave me hope
09/17/2021
07:00 PM
As a troubled summer comes to its official close this week, with fall formally starting on Wednesday, I’ve been thinking about what my family’s trips to the beach over the years have taught me about the power of possibility —…



Nearly blind and definitely stubborn, 68-year-old John Durrett Jr. hikes the Appalachian Trail
09/17/2021
02:30 PM
John Durrett Jr. wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail with an old college pal. His wife, Marguerite, was distinctly unenthusiastic about the endeavor.



The Manship Theatre takes on Manhattan: See 10 short films at fest, vote for the best
09/17/2021
09:00 AM
Ten films, six continents, 400 cities — it's the Manhattan Short film festival and it's coming to the Manship Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 23.



Smiley: Failure of football fashions
09/16/2021
08:30 PM
After I told of the bygone days when LSU football fans (especially ladies) got dressed up for games in Tiger Stadium, I heard from Philip Luchsinger with this sad story:



Total Wine & More sets September 23 opening at Baton Rouge location
09/16/2021
05:52 PM
The first Baton Rouge location of Total Wine is set to open September 23.



Be You: Ba Bader discovered a love of videography and community in Acadiana
09/16/2021
03:24 PM
Ba Bader is a videographer. He originally came here from Oman to study petroleum engineering at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and found his place in this community.



Greater Baton Rouge State Fair is back Oct. 28-Nov. 7; Here are more details
09/16/2021
03:10 PM
That fall tradition — the Greater Baton Rouge State Fair — you missed last year due to the pandemic is returning.



It's here!: Louisiana artist Laine Hardy's album, 'Here's to Anyone,' out Friday
09/16/2021
12:00 PM
It's been a long wait for Laine Hardy fans, 852 days to be exact.



Going solo: Susan Cowsill will serve up originals and classics at Red Dragon show
09/16/2021
11:00 AM
At a Susan Cowsill show, expect to hear category-defying original songs and Cowsills classics.



Check out these 46 music shows in Baton Rouge this weekend; Kane Brown in Lafayette next week
09/16/2021
10:00 AM
BATON ROUGE



3 things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge: a pool pawty, pirate day and 'Iridescemce'
09/16/2021
09:00 AM
Swim with the dogs



Smiley: Yes, there was life before A/C
09/15/2021
08:30 PM
"What did people do before air conditioning?" is a question I've heard since Hurricane Ida wiped out much of south Louisiana's electric power.



Cook This: Mayo makes Asian Crusted Chicken incredibly moist
09/15/2021
01:30 PM
The secret ingredient in this Asian Crusted Chicken recipe is mayonnaise.



Smiley: A story of generosity, jambalaya
09/14/2021
08:30 PM
Here's an amazing story about people helping people:



See which Baton Rouge restaurateur plans to open wine bistro in Long Farm Village
09/14/2021
08:29 PM
Baton Rouge restaurant operator Stephen Hightower said he hopes to open Proverbial Wine Bistro in the Long Farm Village within the next month.



Walk-On's to open Hurricane Ida relief kitchen in Houma on Sept. 16
09/14/2021
06:38 PM
In response to the catastrophic toll that Hurricane Ida had on communities throughout south Louisiana, Walk-On’s is opening a relief kitchen at 1977 Prospect Blvd. in Houma.



Pizza Artista serves up unique pies with a Cajun flair
09/14/2021
02:30 PM
Boudin on a pizza?



Pizza Artista serves up unique pies with a Cajun flair in Lafayette, Baton Rouge
09/14/2021
02:30 PM
Boudin on a pizza?



Hayley Arceneaux's trip to space launches Wednesday from Cape Canaveral; here's how to watch
09/14/2021
02:08 PM
The countdown for Hayley Arceneaux's trip to space is nearing zero.



Where to Go, What to Eat: Red Stick Social hosting Hurricane Ida benefit concert on Sept. 17
09/14/2021
01:30 PM
Red Stick Social, 1503 Government St., is hosting a Hurricane Ida Benefit Concert with ReGeneration and The Southdown Souls + Chris LeBlanc at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17.



Where to Go, What to Eat: Red Stick Social hosting Hurricane Ida benefit concert
09/14/2021
01:30 PM
Red Stick Social, 1503 Government St., is hosting a Hurricane Ida Benefit Concert with ReGeneration and The Southdown Souls + Chris LeBlanc at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17.



Louisiana's Hayley Arceneaux will appear on CBS morning show Tuesday, go into space Wednesday
09/13/2021
09:29 PM
Hayley Arceneaux, of St. Francisville, who'll be part of the first all-civilian space flight this week, will be a guest on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.



Smiley: Correcting incorrect correction
09/13/2021
08:30 PM
While the autocorrect feature on phones and computers can be frustrating, it sometimes gives us amusing "corrections."



Churchill’s Wine and Cigars plans to move to Acadian-Perkins Plaza
09/13/2021
03:16 PM
Churchill’s Wine and Cigars plans to move from its Jefferson Highway location into a space in the Acadian-Perkins Plaza currently occupied by Claitor’s Law Books.



Downsizing during COVID: Kim and Grey Hammett renovated their Baton Rouge home for empty nesters
09/13/2021
02:30 PM
It all happened at once.



Learn about soil fertilizers and cool season lawn care at Sept. 16 sessions
09/13/2021
10:30 AM
The East Baton Rouge Master Gardener Association will present talks on native and commercial soils, fertilizer basics, and cool-season lawn and garden care on Thursday, Sept. 16, at the East Baton Rouge Bluebonnet Branch Library, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd.



Alzheimers Q&A: Can chronic loniless increase the risk of dementia?
09/13/2021
10:00 AM
The social isolation brought on by the coronavirus pandemic is the core of chronic loneliness for many older adults, who have been staying home to avoid contracting COVID-19.



The Superior Jazz Trio
09/13/2021
04:30 AM




Smiley: A Tigers fan's version of heaven
09/12/2021
08:30 PM
There are those who regard LSU football contests as near-religious experiences, and Tiger Stadium as close enough to heaven for them.



Baton Rouge Gallery features work by three artist members in its group show, 'Luminous Lookout'
09/12/2021
01:00 PM
Baton Rouge Gallery, 1515 Dalrymple Drive, is showing the group show, "Luminous Lookout," in September, featuring work by artist members Dawn Black, Kathryn Hunter and Kelli Scott Kelley.



Louisiana Literature: P.M. LaRose brings back 'Beers' in sixth novel about detective
09/12/2021
12:00 PM
"Bayou Beers" by P.M. LaRose, Liquid Rabbit Publishing, 240 pages



Louisiana Art & Science Museum to host reception and on-site installation for 'Iridescence'
09/12/2021
11:00 AM
The Louisiana Art & Science Museum, 100 S. River Road, will host an opening reception for its "Iridescence" art exhibition from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17.



On the area arts and cultural scene
09/12/2021
10:00 AM
Louisiana's Old State Capitol, 100 North Blvd., will host "Dreamland" from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 12 both inside and on its lawn. This event coincides with the museum's exhibit, "Coney Island: Visions of an American Dreamland," which runs…



Human Condition: In times of trouble, we all need someone who has the 'Human Condition'
09/12/2021
10:00 AM
The "Human Condition," the title of this column, caught my attention and made me think the following: I am so thankful that some people have the "Human Condition" of taking on challenges that are truly altering to their own way…



When faced with a world spinning out of control, 'steer into the slide' for best outcome
09/11/2021
09:00 AM
Both of my children are in college, so I decided to join them. In June, I started grad school with West Virginia University as a NewStart Fellow, working toward a masters in Media Innovations and Solutions.



Smiley: Strangers from a strange land
09/10/2021
08:30 PM
Dear Smiley: Once, when I was on a train in France with friend Boquet from Terrebonne Parish, we shared a compartment with two young English ladies.



Laine Hardy's celebrating his 21st birthday with a benefit concert; here are the details
09/10/2021
08:00 PM
Louisiana singer Laine Hardy will celebrate his 21st birthday Sunday in the French Quarter, but not on the street you're thinking.



Danny Heitman's 'At Random': After Hurricane Ida, cleaning up the yard is a small act of resolve
09/10/2021
07:00 PM
One of my biggest memories from Hurricane Katrina was the many helicopters that flew by my house on their way to help those in urgent need. Our family was lucky to survive that epic disaster with a house intact, but…



La. Travels: Hook up the RV and head over to Bogue Chitto State Park
09/10/2021
06:00 PM
Need a weekend getaway or just a day away from post-Ida cleanup?



La. Travels: Hook up the RV and head over to St. Bernard or Bogue Chitto state parks
09/10/2021
06:00 PM
Need a weekend getaway or just a day away from post-Ida cleanup?



'Come as you are': Church at Singing Waters launching Sunday at Holden film studio
09/10/2021
11:00 AM
The Church at Addis is expanding eastward.



Faith Matters: Pastor Mary Moss' shares preaching journey in new book
09/10/2021
10:00 AM
Shouts of "Preach, Moss" are common during the Rev. Mary Moss' fervent messages — even from the speaker herself.



Faith Matters: Pastor Mary Moss shares preaching journey in new book
09/10/2021
10:00 AM
Shouts of "Preach, Moss" are common during the Rev. Mary Moss' fervent messages — even from the speaker herself.



Smiley: But can he be kinda cute, too?
09/09/2021
08:30 PM
The auto-correct feature on our devices can lead to some memorable mistakes:



Check out these music shows in south Louisiana Sept. 10-16
09/09/2021
04:00 PM
BATON ROUGE



Be You: Carlie Dexter's day begins with a clean kitchen, ends with creative solutions
09/09/2021
02:44 PM
Carlie Dexter is co-owner of one of the newest businesses to make its home in dowtown Lafayette. The business, called Exposure — a selfie experience, will be celebrating its grand opening at 6 p.m. Sept. 18 at 806 Jefferson St.…



After Ida: Some music venues were unaffected while others are working to reopen
09/09/2021
11:00 AM
Despite Hurricane Ida’s disruptive visit to the Baton Rouge metro area, some local music venues barely missed a beat.



Here are 4 things to do in the Baton Rouge area this weekend
09/09/2021
09:00 AM
'The Nutcracker' for kids



Smiley: There was laughter in the library
09/08/2021
08:30 PM
Katie Nachod, of New Orleans, says, "I like to tell folks one of my few claims to fame is that I was the second person in New Orleans to read John Kennedy Toole's hilarious novel 'A Confederacy of Dunces.'



I Eat La.: Love thy neighbor, or at least make them some pork sliders or red beans and rice
09/08/2021
02:30 PM
Hurricane Ida and the aftermath reminds us once again that sometimes it's rough living in this little patch of paradise called south Louisiana.



Cook This: Basque Potatoes will inject new life into your side dish game
09/08/2021
01:30 PM
Tired of the same old potato recipes, I went in search of something new and came up with an oldie but goodie.



Smiley: Origin of a Cajun breakfast cheer
09/07/2021
08:30 PM
Continuing our cheerleading stories, here's one from Bill Bankhead, of Baton Rouge:



Top Chef: Frederick Terluin has cooked in lots of kitchens; now he's in charge of four restaurants
09/07/2021
02:30 PM
Frederick Terluin is well known in Baton Rouge's restaurant circles.



Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show to be held in Pensacola Beach Nov. 5-6
09/07/2021
01:30 PM
The Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show, a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the formation of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team, will be held Nov. 5-6 at Pensacola Beach, Florida.



Smiley: Care and feeding of lumberjacks
09/06/2021
08:30 PM
Stories about post-Ida cleanup and helpers from far away bring this to mind:



Hummingbird Watch: These tiny flyers are buzzing about, fattening up for a long trip ahead
09/06/2021
02:30 PM
A ray of sunshine amid the hurricane cleanup might include a hummingbird or two buzzing by.



LSU Garden News: Hedges can create attractive boundaries and offer a habitat for wildlife
09/06/2021
01:30 PM
Like good fences, good hedges make good neighbors. And, hedges can bring many other benefits to your landscape.



Alzheimers Q&A: What preparations should be made for someone with Alzheimer’s who is hospitalized?
09/06/2021
10:00 AM
Because of the nature of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, it's probable that the affected individual will be hospitalized at some point.



The Superior Jazz Trio
09/06/2021
04:30 AM




Songs from a Wine Stained Notebook
09/05/2021
11:00 PM
Bremner Fletcher Duthie sings songs about "booze and bars" in this show. www.bremnersings.com.



Smiley: A few smiles after the storm
09/05/2021
08:30 PM
Every time I feel a bit overwhelmed by the extent of Ida's impact on this area, I check my computer and find some little story that makes me grin and feel better about our plight. For instance:



Book Events: Author to speak on Gulf South during American revolutionary era
09/05/2021
03:30 PM
Mike Bunn, author of the "Fourteenth Colony: The Forgotten Story of the Gulf South During America’s Revolutionary Era," will discuss and sign copies of his book from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at The Conundrum Bookstore, 11917…



Human Condition: The sometimes power of prayer
09/05/2021
09:00 AM
I remember sitting in a cafe a few years ago with three friends talking about religion. A lady, a total stranger to us, walked up to our table and asked if we’d pray for her daughter, Juliana, who’d just entered…



Facets of Faith: Finding comfort in Scripture after a storm
09/04/2021
10:00 AM
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, a friend posted on social media, sharing her favorite Bible passage of comfort.



'We've been very fortunate': actor/singer John Schneider's home and studios in Holden damaged
09/04/2021
09:00 AM
When Hurricane Ida slashed through Louisiana, John Schneider wasn't home in Holden keeping guard over his house and studios.



Michelangelo exhibit postponed while River Center being used as hurricane shelter
09/03/2021
08:50 PM
The "Michelangelo: A Different View" exhibit at the Raising Canes River Center will be postponed until next year because the facility is being used to house those displaced by Hurricane Ida.



Smiley: It's about as popular as 'Katrina'
09/03/2021
08:30 PM
Dear Smiley: I received an email from Ancestry.com listing "10 Baby Girl Names That Used to Be Popular."



Check out WBRZ's new 9 p.m. weeknight newscast now airing on WBRZ Plus
09/03/2021
08:22 PM
WBRZ is now airing a weeknight 9 p.m. newscast on its WBRZ Plus channel.



Louisiana Literature: P.M. LaRose brings back 'Beers' in sixth novel about detective
09/03/2021
06:25 PM
"Bayou Beers" by P.M. LaRose, Liquid Rabbit Publishing, 240 pages



Ida: From filing claims to the COVID factor, LPB show will look at storm's impact tonight
09/03/2021
04:05 PM
Louisiana Public Broadcasting will devote this week's episode of "Louisiana: The State We’re In" to the impact of Hurricane Ida.



'A grand space': First United Methodist sanctuary renovation brought members to tears
09/03/2021
03:00 PM
When First United Methodist Church closed its sanctuary for renovation in 2019, the Rev. Brady Whitton wondered what congregants would say upon seeing the finished product.



'She inspired me': Acadiana musicians remember legendary blues artist Carol Fran
09/02/2021
11:06 PM
It was 1957 and on her debut single, Carol Fran asks the title character of her bluesy/swamp pop song, Emmitt Lee, “Don’t you remember me?”



'Once you met her, you never forgot her.' Louisiana blues artist Carol Fran dies at 87
09/02/2021
09:30 PM
Carol Fran, the irrepressible rhythm-and-blues and swamp-blues singer, pianist and songwriter, died Wednesday at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.



Smiley: Legend of 'The Great Kidnapping'
09/02/2021
08:30 PM
Here's a Mike the Tiger story from 1950 we've told often over the years. There are numerous versions of it out there.



The heat is on: As Hurricane Ida clean-up continues, high temps can be dangerous
09/02/2021
01:30 PM
As Louisiana residents continue the cleanup from Hurricane Ida, soaring heat is a real threat to their safety.



Vampires, comedies, a little sci fi and more: Check out these 6 quirky streaming series
09/02/2021
11:00 AM
Got power? No? We share your pain.



Remember the name Quadry: The Baton Rouge artist making a name for himself in rap game
09/02/2021
10:00 AM
Quadry Winters’ distinctive name and voice help him rise above the rap pack.



Smiley: And they don't have to take classes!
09/01/2021
08:30 PM
Our seminar on French drew this response from Bill Huey, of Baton Rouge:



Cook This: Roasted garlic gives cucumber salad a flavor punch
09/01/2021
01:30 PM
Cucumbers can be, well, a little boring. Salads, too.



Mark Carroll & Friends
09/30/2020
11:00 PM




Crescent City Farmers Markets
09/30/2020
08:00 PM
The markets offer fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at locations citywide, including:



German Coast Farmers Market
09/30/2020
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.



Covington Farmers Market
09/30/2020
03:00 PM
The Northshore market offers local produce, meat, seafood, breads, prepared foods, plants and music. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.



"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” interactive displays and artifacts
09/30/2020
05:00 AM




"The Seignouret-Brulatour House: A New Chapter," model of a 200-year-old French Quarter building and historic site
09/30/2020
05:00 AM




"It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana," Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items
09/30/2020
05:00 AM




The Spectrum 6 Quintet
09/30/2020
03:00 AM




Comedy Beast
09/30/2020
01:30 AM
Vincent Zambon and Cyrus Cooper host a stand-up comedy show.



Jason Bishop
09/30/2020
01:30 AM




Spontaneous Show
09/30/2020
01:00 AM
We Are Young Funny comedians present the stand-up comedy show and open mic in The Scrapyard.



Brown Improv
09/30/2020
01:00 AM
New Orleans' longest-running comedy group performs.



The Spectrum 6 Quintet
09/30/2020
01:00 AM




Crescent City Farmers Markets
09/29/2020
02:00 PM
The markets offer fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at locations citywide, including:



"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” interactive displays and artifacts
09/29/2020
05:00 AM




"The Seignouret-Brulatour House: A New Chapter," model of a 200-year-old French Quarter building and historic site
09/29/2020
05:00 AM




"It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana," Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items
09/29/2020
05:00 AM




Comic Strip
09/29/2020
02:30 AM
Chris Lane hosts the stand-up comedy open mic with burlesque interludes.



Bear with Me
09/29/2020
02:00 AM
Laura Sanders and Kate Mason host an open-mic comedy show. Sign-up at 8:30 p.m.



Free Jambalaya Jam feat. Joshua Benitez Band
09/29/2020
01:00 AM




Dem Roach Boyz
09/29/2020
12:00 AM




ReFresh Project Community Garden Farmers Market
09/28/2020
09:00 PM
The weekly Monday market offers local produce, homemade kimchi, cocoa-fruit leather, pesto and salad dressing. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday.



"It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana," Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items
09/28/2020
05:00 AM




"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” interactive displays and artifacts
09/28/2020
05:00 AM




"The Seignouret-Brulatour House: A New Chapter," model of a 200-year-old French Quarter building and historic site
09/28/2020
05:00 AM




The Superior Jazz Trio
09/28/2020
04:30 AM




Moments Of Truth
09/28/2020
03:00 AM




Haeg and Butts Presents:
09/28/2020
01:00 AM
Weekly stand-up, improv and sketch show features local performers. www.parleauxbeerlab.com



NOLA Comedy Hour
09/28/2020
01:00 AM
Duncan Pace hosts an open mic. Sign-up at 7:30 p.m., show at



Sunday Night Social Club
09/28/2020
12:00 AM
A different show each week featuring local TNM talent and specialty showcase.



Romy Kay, Jeanne Marie Harris
09/28/2020
12:00 AM




Micah & Marlin
09/28/2020
12:00 AM




NOLA Ragweeds Jazz
09/27/2020
07:00 PM




"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” interactive displays and artifacts
09/27/2020
05:00 AM




"The Seignouret-Brulatour House: A New Chapter," model of a 200-year-old French Quarter building and historic site
09/27/2020
05:00 AM




"It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana," Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items
09/27/2020
05:00 AM




Comedy Night in New Orleans
09/27/2020
02:30 AM
The "best of the best" The New Movement has to offer.



Wheel of Improv
09/27/2020
01:00 AM
It's "American Ninja Warrior" mixed with an episode of "Saturday Night Live" and a dash of "Who's Line Is It Anyway?" — a blend of formats randomly jammed together, executed by a team experienced performers.



Comedy Night in New Orleans
09/27/2020
01:00 AM
The "best of the best" The New Movement has to offer.



Rip-Off Show
09/27/2020
01:00 AM
Comedians compete in a live pop-culture game show hosted by Geoffrey Gauchet.



Local Uproar
09/27/2020
01:00 AM
Paul Oswell and Benjamin Hoffman host a stand-up comedy showcase with free food and ice cream.



French Market
09/26/2020
03:00 PM
The historic French Quarter market offers local produce, seafood, herbs, baked goods, coffee and prepared foods. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.



Lafitte Street Station Market
09/26/2020
02:00 PM
The Northshore market offers local produce, meat, seafood, breads, prepared foods, wines, health and beauty products and more. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.



Crescent City Farmers Markets
09/26/2020
01:30 PM
The markets offer fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at locations citywide, including:



Gretna Farmers Market
09/26/2020
01:30 PM
The weekly rain-or-shine market features more than 25 vendors offering fruits, vegetables, meats, prepared foods, baked goods, honey and flowers. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday.



Covington Farmers Market
09/26/2020
01:00 PM
The Northshore market offers local produce, meat, seafood, breads, prepared foods, plants and music. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.



Crescent City Farmers Markets
09/26/2020
01:00 PM
The markets offer fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at locations citywide, including:



German Coast Farmers Market
09/26/2020
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.



Vietnamese Farmers Market
09/26/2020
10:00 AM
Fresh produce, baked goods and live poultry are available at this early morning market. 5 a.m. Saturday.



"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” interactive displays and artifacts
09/26/2020
05:00 AM




"It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana," Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items
09/26/2020
05:00 AM




"The Seignouret-Brulatour House: A New Chapter," model of a 200-year-old French Quarter building and historic site
09/26/2020
05:00 AM




Comedy F—k Yeah
09/26/2020
01:30 AM
Vincent Zambon and Mary-Devon Dupuy host a stand-up show.



Natalie Mae & friends
09/26/2020
12:00 AM




Rick Trolsen
09/25/2020
10:00 PM




Crescent City Farmers Markets
09/25/2020
08:00 PM
The markets offer fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at locations citywide, including:



"It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana," Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items
09/25/2020
05:00 AM




"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” interactive displays and artifacts
09/25/2020
05:00 AM




"The Seignouret-Brulatour House: A New Chapter," model of a 200-year-old French Quarter building and historic site
09/25/2020
05:00 AM




Jeff D Comedy Cabaret
09/25/2020
03:30 AM
This weekly showcase features comedy, and drag with Geneva Joy, Carl Cahlua and guests.



Comedy Gumbeaux
09/25/2020
01:00 AM
Frederick "RedBean" Plunkett hosts an open-mic stand-up show.



Crescent Fresh
09/25/2020
01:00 AM
Ted Orphan and Geoffrey Gauchet host the stand-up comedy open mic. Sign-up at 7:30 p.m., show at



Thursday Night Special
09/25/2020
01:00 AM
A rotating comedy showcase featuring innovative standup, sketch and improv comedy shows.



Phil DeGruy
09/24/2020
11:00 PM




Lafitte Street Station Market
09/24/2020
09:00 PM
The Northshore market offers local produce, meat, seafood, breads, prepared foods, wines, health and beauty products and more. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.



Crescent City Farmers Markets
09/24/2020
08:00 PM
The markets offer fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at locations citywide, including:



Sankofa Mobile Market
09/24/2020
04:00 PM
The Sankofa market truck offers seasonal produce from the Sankofa Garden. 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday. The truck also stops at 6322 St. Claude Ave. 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday.



"It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana," Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items
09/24/2020
05:00 AM




"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” interactive displays and artifacts
09/24/2020
05:00 AM




"The Seignouret-Brulatour House: A New Chapter," model of a 200-year-old French Quarter building and historic site
09/24/2020
05:00 AM




Think You're Funny?
09/24/2020
02:00 AM
Brothers Cassidy and Mickey Henehan host an open mic. Sign-up at 8 p.m.



T Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters
09/24/2020
01:00 AM




Mark Carroll & Friends
09/23/2020
11:00 PM




Crescent City Farmers Markets
09/23/2020
08:00 PM
The markets offer fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at locations citywide, including:



German Coast Farmers Market
09/23/2020
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.



Covington Farmers Market
09/23/2020
03:00 PM
The Northshore market offers local produce, meat, seafood, breads, prepared foods, plants and music. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.



"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” interactive displays and artifacts
09/23/2020
05:00 AM




"The Seignouret-Brulatour House: A New Chapter," model of a 200-year-old French Quarter building and historic site
09/23/2020
05:00 AM




"It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana," Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items
09/23/2020
05:00 AM




The Spectrum 6 Quintet
09/23/2020
03:00 AM




Jason Bishop
09/23/2020
01:30 AM




Comedy Beast
09/23/2020
01:30 AM
Vincent Zambon and Cyrus Cooper host a stand-up comedy show.



Spontaneous Show
09/23/2020
01:00 AM
We Are Young Funny comedians present the stand-up comedy show and open mic in The Scrapyard.



Brown Improv
09/23/2020
01:00 AM
New Orleans' longest-running comedy group performs.



The Spectrum 6 Quintet
09/23/2020
01:00 AM




Crescent City Farmers Markets
09/22/2020
02:00 PM
The markets offer fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at locations citywide, including:



"It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana," Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items
09/22/2020
05:00 AM




"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” interactive displays and artifacts
09/22/2020
05:00 AM




"The Seignouret-Brulatour House: A New Chapter," model of a 200-year-old French Quarter building and historic site
09/22/2020
05:00 AM




Vietnamese Farmers Market
09/19/2020
10:00 AM
Fresh produce, baked goods and live poultry are available at this early morning market. 5 a.m. Saturday.



"The Seignouret-Brulatour House: A New Chapter," model of a 200-year-old French Quarter building and historic site
09/19/2020
05:00 AM




"It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana," Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items
09/19/2020
05:00 AM




"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” interactive displays and artifacts
09/19/2020
05:00 AM




Comedy F—k Yeah
09/19/2020
01:30 AM
Vincent Zambon and Mary-Devon Dupuy host a stand-up show.



Natalie Mae & friends
09/19/2020
12:00 AM




Rick Trolsen
09/18/2020
10:00 PM




Crescent City Farmers Markets
09/18/2020
08:00 PM
The markets offer fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at locations citywide, including:



"It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana," Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items
09/18/2020
05:00 AM




"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” interactive displays and artifacts
09/18/2020
05:00 AM




"The Seignouret-Brulatour House: A New Chapter," model of a 200-year-old French Quarter building and historic site
09/18/2020
05:00 AM




Jeff D Comedy Cabaret
09/18/2020
03:30 AM
This weekly showcase features comedy, and drag with Geneva Joy, Carl Cahlua and guests.



Comedy Gumbeaux
09/18/2020
01:00 AM
Frederick "RedBean" Plunkett hosts an open-mic stand-up show.



Crescent Fresh
09/18/2020
01:00 AM
Ted Orphan and Geoffrey Gauchet host the stand-up comedy open mic. Sign-up at 7:30 p.m., show at



Thursday Night Special
09/18/2020
01:00 AM
A rotating comedy showcase featuring innovative standup, sketch and improv comedy shows.



Phil DeGruy
09/17/2020
11:00 PM




Lafitte Street Station Market
09/17/2020
09:00 PM
The Northshore market offers local produce, meat, seafood, breads, prepared foods, wines, health and beauty products and more. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.



Crescent City Farmers Markets
09/17/2020
08:00 PM
The markets offer fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at locations citywide, including:



Sankofa Mobile Market
09/17/2020
04:00 PM
The Sankofa market truck offers seasonal produce from the Sankofa Garden. 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday. The truck also stops at 6322 St. Claude Ave. 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday.



"It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana," Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items
09/17/2020
05:00 AM




"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” interactive displays and artifacts
09/17/2020
05:00 AM




"The Seignouret-Brulatour House: A New Chapter," model of a 200-year-old French Quarter building and historic site
09/17/2020
05:00 AM




Think You're Funny?
09/17/2020
02:00 AM
Brothers Cassidy and Mickey Henehan host an open mic. Sign-up at 8 p.m.



T Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters
09/17/2020
01:00 AM




Mark Carroll & Friends
09/16/2020
11:00 PM




Crescent City Farmers Markets
09/16/2020
08:00 PM
The markets offer fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at locations citywide, including:



German Coast Farmers Market
09/16/2020
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.



Covington Farmers Market
09/16/2020
03:00 PM
The Northshore market offers local produce, meat, seafood, breads, prepared foods, plants and music. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.



"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” interactive displays and artifacts
09/16/2020
05:00 AM




"It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana," Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items
09/16/2020
05:00 AM




"The Seignouret-Brulatour House: A New Chapter," model of a 200-year-old French Quarter building and historic site
09/16/2020
05:00 AM




The Spectrum 6 Quintet
09/16/2020
03:00 AM




Jason Bishop
09/16/2020
01:30 AM




Comedy Beast
09/16/2020
01:30 AM
Vincent Zambon and Cyrus Cooper host a stand-up comedy show.



The Spectrum 6 Quintet
09/16/2020
01:00 AM




Spontaneous Show
09/16/2020
01:00 AM
We Are Young Funny comedians present the stand-up comedy show and open mic in The Scrapyard.



Brown Improv
09/16/2020
01:00 AM
New Orleans' longest-running comedy group performs.



Old Metairie Farmers Market
09/15/2020
08:30 PM
The rain-or-shine market offers fruit, vegetables, eggs, honey, cheese and art from local vendors. 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.



Crescent City Farmers Markets
09/15/2020
02:00 PM
The markets offer fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at locations citywide, including:



"It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana," Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items
09/15/2020
05:00 AM




"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” interactive displays and artifacts
09/15/2020
05:00 AM




"The Seignouret-Brulatour House: A New Chapter," model of a 200-year-old French Quarter building and historic site
09/15/2020
05:00 AM




Comic Strip
09/15/2020
02:30 AM
Chris Lane hosts the stand-up comedy open mic with burlesque interludes.



Bear with Me
09/15/2020
02:00 AM
Laura Sanders and Kate Mason host an open-mic comedy show. Sign-up at 8:30 p.m.



Free Jambalaya Jam feat. Joshua Benitez Band
09/15/2020
01:00 AM




Dem Roach Boyz
09/15/2020
12:00 AM




ReFresh Project Community Garden Farmers Market
09/14/2020
09:00 PM
The weekly Monday market offers local produce, homemade kimchi, cocoa-fruit leather, pesto and salad dressing. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday.



"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” interactive displays and artifacts
09/14/2020
05:00 AM




"It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana," Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items
09/14/2020
05:00 AM