New digital shows, carpet, and very comfortable…. help make the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium at the Louisiana Art and Science Museum a perfect weekend or weekday activity for the whole family! Today, I saw “Life: A Cosmic Story,” and the graphics were amazing. The show was entertaining and educational. The Planetarium is currently offering several [...]
While everyone knows that Baton Rouge is the tailgating capital of the NCAA, and no one can compete with the taste of flavorful Louisiana gumbo, boudin and jambalaya- there is more to Louisiana’s capital city than lively tailgating. Louisianans live by the French phrase “Laissez les bons temps rouler,” which means “Let the good times [...]
Last week, I walked down to the Shaw Center of the Arts to visit the LSU Museum of Art- The Beyond Black exhibit showcased several brightly colored pieces of abstract art. Most of the pieces were brightly colored and painted on various mediums including canvas and steel. The exhibit recognizes the artistic contributions of [...]
The LSU Museum of Art, located on the fifth floor in the Shaw Center for the Arts in downtown Baton Rouge, opened in March 2005. Since then, it has continually acted to promote appreciation for the arts in Baton Rouge, building and preserving an impressive collection. On display until Nov. 2 is the exhibit Caroline [...]
Sitting across the street from Louisiana’s State Capitol, the Louisiana State Museum presents a perfect mélange of contemporary design and historical storytelling. The entrance hall strikes you as grand and modern; the exhibits themselves are reminiscent of something you’d see in the Smithsonian. And forget about boring placards and diagrams, these exhibits are sleek, interactive [...]
There’s a new tour guide at the Old State Capitol, but she’s been there since before the Civil War. Sarah Morgan walks people through the history of the building in “The Ghost of the Castle,” a new exhibit at the Capitol. A little spooky, a little witty, and very entertaining, this new exhibit is a [...]
The countdown to kick-off in Tiger Stadium is on, but be sure to take a break from your tailgate preparations Friday night to show your Tiger pride downtown! Check out The Golden Band from Tigerland’s guest performance during Live After Five! The university’s sesquicentennial celebration will continue with the opening of the “LSU: Building an [...]
Bring your friends Downtown to enjoy the Red Stick’s Annual 4th of July Celebration! You’ll dance the day away to live music and eat your weight in Louisiana cuisine! Start the day off by touring the USS KIDD from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The vessel and the Veterans Memorial Museum are exciting historical venues [...]
“LSU RURAL LIFE MUSEUM and WINDRUSH GARDENS” The LSU Rural Life Museum is located on approximately 450 acres of green space in the middle of Baton Rouge. Visitors to the site will experience the architecture, culture, and artifacts from the 19th to early 20th century working class peoples of rural Louisiana. The Museum includes more [...]
BATON ROUGE BLUES FESTIVAL READY TO GROOVE IN REPENTANCE PARK Renowned Blues Artists Take the Stage in Baton Rouge BATON ROUGE, LA – The Annual Baton Rouge Blues Festival returns to entertain blues fans from around the world April 24, 2010 at Repentance Park in Baton Rouge. The 2010 festival boasts an impressive lineup of [...]
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