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ReTooled, Coming to the Louisiana Art & Science Museum!
This summer, the Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM) will host ReTooled: Highlights from the Hechinger Collection, a thought-provoking look at the unexpected subject of tools. The exhibition contains more than 40...
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Betsy WallbillichMay 24, 2019
Beauvoir Park is Ready to Get Your Summer Started!
If you haven’t been able to see a show at Beauvoir Park, then you are completely missing out on all the fun. This beautiful outdoor space has already seen a handful of shows, yet they seem to out did themselves...
The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge Honors Arts Educators with Arts Exhibit
The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge and School Aids present Artist in the Classroom: A Celebration of Arts Educators arts exhibit in the Firehouse Gallery which includes over 20 visual art teachers –...
Apr 30, 2019
LASM Will Exhibit Local Astrophotographer’s Work
Combining technology with creativity, astrophotographer Connor Matherne captures star-studded sights you cannot see with the naked eye. Matherne renders the awesome beauty of galaxies and nebulae in stunning detail...
Apr 26, 2019
Cosplay And Comics Await at This Weekend’s Mid City Micro-Con
Comic book fans of all ages and genders are invited to partake in the 2nd Annual Mid City Micro-Con, this Saturday, at The East Baton Rouge Parish Public Library. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., this free event will showcase...
Apr 25, 2019
LOCAL LIVE: A Week of Songwriters and a Hip Hop Showcase
We hope you had as much fun as we did at the 2019 Baton Rouge Blues Festival! With such a tremendous turnout, we cannot wait to see what else is in store for the community of Baton Rouge. With that said, we have some...
Apr 16, 2019
Cancer Center Hosts Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center honored those who generously give their time and talents, during its annual volunteer appreciation luncheon, at the Baton Rouge Country Club Thursday, on April 4. The prestigious Anna...
Apr 15, 2019
DIG Meets: Erika Wennerstrom of Heartless Bastards
During her career, Erika Wennerstrom has always been an inspiration for self growth. Even with her group Heartless Bastards, she has used her music as a source of reflection and seeking the betterment of oneself...
Apr 10, 2019
LOCAL LIVE: Indie Darlings Return, Blues Fest 2019, and a Local Album Release Show!
We hope you had a great weekend at Ebb & Flow and the Third Street Songwriter’s Festival! Both were an amazing showcase of local and national talent that all came together for our great city. If you want more...
Apr 9, 2019
Come Shuck it Up at the Baton Rouge Oyster Fest 2019. Shucking Preliminaries
Greetings, all Baton Rouge seafood and oyster lovers! Seafood season could not have come any faster this year, and it goes without saying, we’ve probably eaten our body weight in it already. It can also be said...
Apr 8, 2019
Southern Craft Brewing Celebrates 3 Years, Releases New IPA
It’s been over three years now since Southern Craft Brewing owners and co-founders Joseph Picou and Wes Hedges set out to create a new Baton Rouge based craft brewery that focused on high quality, bold brews featuring...
Apr 8, 2019
Urban Congress Seeks to Create Better Outcomes for Black Males in Baton Rouge
The Urban Congress on African American Males – a strategic initiative of the Baton Rouge nonprofit organization, MetroMorphosis, will host its fourth annual General Convening on Saturday, April 13 at the McKinley Alumni...
Apr 4, 2019
Louisiana Arts and Science Museum Offers Free Weekend for Ebb & Flow Festival
So much is happening in downtown Baton Rouge this weekend, and with that comes more and more opportunities to see what Baton Rouge has to offer! The Louisiana Arts and Science Museum (LASM) is giving free admission to...
Apr 4, 2019
Become the Hero (or Villain) You Wish to Be at the 2019 Heroes and Villains Pub Crawl!
Ever wanted to dress up like your favorite Superhero or Villain, only to find out it’s not Halloween just yet? We have a day for you to do just that – so you don’t look like a crazy person that escaped...
Apr 3, 2019
Beauvoir Park Seeks to Inspire Local Art and Music Community
If you follow a gravel road to the left of Kalruah Street Grill under the Perkins Road Overpass, you will find Leslie Bratton’s paradise, Beauvoir Park. When he purchased his first shop – a small place to store...
Apr 2, 2019
Finding the Beauty in Their Confidence: DIG Attends the Annual Miss LSU-USA Pageant
Before Delta Zeta would raise the curtain to begin their 20th anniversary of hosting the Miss LSU-USA Pageant, a small reception took place on the first floor of the Union Theatre. As HD Photobooth Co. finished setting...
Apr 2, 2019
Gilla Brewing Stole the Show at Zapp’s International Beerfest
Gilla Brewing – one of the new area breweries planning to open in Gonzales in 2019 – was the shining star at Zapp’s International Beerfest this year. While attendees always flock to the home brew tents to...
Apr 2, 2019
LOCAL LIVE: A Bit of Country, A Whole Lot of Festivities!
April is here, and with that, our festival month is officially a go! This weekend the Art Council of Greater Baton Rouge’s Ebb and Flow Festival and the Third Street Songwriter’s Festival will take place. To...
Apr 1, 2019
I.D.E.A Stage at Ebb & Flow to Celebrate Local Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The Ebb & Flow Festival will take place in downtown Baton Rouge on April 6-7, 2019. With over 50 community organizations participating, the Festival is a great opportunity to showcase the arts and cultural events...
Mar 29, 2019
LSU Launches its Ambitious ‘Fierce for the Future’ Campaign
LSU today launched its 6 year fundraising campaign to benefit LSU and its campuses across Louisiana. The campaign will be the largest fundraiser for higher education in the state’s history, with its goal being set...
Mar 28, 2019
3rd Annual Activate Tech Conference to be Held in April
Activate Conference announced plans for its 3rd Annual Activate Conference to be held April 4-6 at the Louisiana Tech Park, on Florida Boulevard, in Baton Rouge. The conference will feature web developers, designers and...
Mar 28, 2019
LOCAL LIVE: This Weeks Concert Roundup
We’re starting out heavy and still ending it big to get ready for next weeks Ebb and Flow and Third Street Songwriter’s Festival. Come see what’s in store music wise in Baton Rouge this week! Baby in...
Mar 27, 2019
DIG Meets: Dr. Kay Solar of The Third Street Songwriter’s Festival
For someone so busy as Dr. Kay Solar has been, she seems to be taking everything in good humor. For months now while working as a physician for Woman’s Hospital, supporting her son CJ Solar’s musical career with her...
Mar 27, 2019
BASF and Louisiana Art & Science Museum Enter Ninth Year of Kids’ Lab Partnership
For the ninth year, BASF and the Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM) will create chemistry by offering BASF Kids’ Lab workshops to area schools and the public. As in previous years, support of LASM is part of the...
Mar 26, 2019
Circa 1857’s Annual Champarty Showcases the Community Mid City Brings
This upcoming Friday, Baton Rouge’s landmark antique store, Circa 1857, will put on its 3rd annual Champarty at its location on Government Street, tucked inside Mid City. Garrett J. Kemp, owner of Circa 1857, has...
Mar 26, 2019
KLSU Kicks Off Its Fundraiser Week!
As far as radio stations go, everyone that has set foot in Baton Rouge (or driven in its surrounding areas) has heard of LSU’s radio station, 91.1 FM KLSU. Ran by students, the station has provided commercial free...
Mar 25, 2019
LSU Delta Zeta Chapter to Host Annual Miss LSU-USA Pageant
The women of the Sigma chapter of Delta Zeta will put on their annual Miss LSU-USA Pageant at the LSU Student Union Theater this Sunday, March 31 at 5 p.m. 22 contestants will participate in this year’s Pageant...
Mar 25, 2019
ICYMI LSU: A Day of Service and a Meeting with Maryland
Bit by the Service BugNow in its eighth year, GEAUX Big returns once again this weekend to give students the opportunity to serve the wider Baton Rouge Community. On Saturday, volunteering students will go out into the...
Mar 22, 2019
PitchBR Event to be Held at Jubans This Evening
Tonight, three Baton Rouge companies will pitch their ideas to three selected judges at the PitchBR event held at Jubans Resturant at 3739 Perkins Road. The three pitchers will be Andrew Bryson of Mozi — a messaging...
Mar 21, 2019
FLOWBR App Launched to Promote Spring Festivals and Events
The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge has created a festival App called FLOWBR for use during the Ebb and Flow Festival Season. FLOWBR is a free App designed for the public to engage in the numerous arts and cultural...
Mar 18, 2019
ICYMI LSU: Weekend Warrior Tigers to Battle in the Quarterfinals, and a Sale on Campus You Won’t Want to Miss
Your Idea in 54 HoursBeginning tonight at 4:30 p.m., the entrepreneurship event of the year is set to begin. It’s known as Startup Weekend, and like how it’s name sounds, it is a weekend long pitch competition taking...
Mar 15, 2019
Grab-n-go Food on the St. Patty’s Parade Route
The annual Wearing of the Green Parade in Baton Rouge packs in so much excitement that many of us (never me, of course) may forget to eat – a tragic mistake. This year, there a ton of quick grab-n-go options on...
Mar 15, 2019
2nd Annual Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival Announced
The 2nd Annual Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26 at North Boulevard Town Square from 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. daily. The family friendly event is free to the public and features...
Mar 14, 2019
Go Local for Your St. Patty’s Beverages
Baton Rouge’s newest distillery has got you covered for this weekend’s St. Patrick’s day libations. Laissez Versez offers locally influenced liquors and whiskey, with rum on the way. Their C’est Bon liquor...
Mar 13, 2019
Ninja Warriors Fans Sought for Ebb & Flow Festival
Do you have aspirations of becoming the next American Ninja Warrior, or maybe dreamed of joining the circus? Now is the time! The Ebb & Flow Festival’s Kid’s Coast – sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of...
Mar 12, 2019
Our local author picks for the Louisiana Book Festival
Celebrating its 15th year, the Louisiana Book Festival is bringing some amazing reads to the Capital City for us to get our noses stuck in. Many of the writers are from right here in Baton Rouge and we chose a few that...
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Spanish Moon Fest Launches Renovations
The beloved Spanish Moon will be undergoing a facelift starting June 12, and to kick it off they are hosting the first (hopefully more to come) Spanish Moon Festival, this Saturday, June 9. The venue will have nine...
Jun 7, 2018
