Star-Spangled Celebration Downtown by Christina Zito

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 that [...]

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“LSU RURAL LIFE MUSEUM and WINDRUSH GARDENS”

“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 than [...]

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Baton Rouge set to Groove for Blues Festival

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 Blues legends [...]

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Top 5 Reasons to Visit Baton Rouge!

Delicious Fun! As the state’s capital, Baton Rouge is the hub of all things Louisiana and close to all the fun and excitement that make this area so unique. Old South beauty, Creole culture, Cajun zest, colorful politics and all-around good time – the variety of cultural influence make this city a unique and charming [...]

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LASM is “Out of This World” by Kristen Maurel

Are you looking for fun things to do that are “Out of This World”? Well look no further than downtown’s own Louisiana Art and Science Museum! Located in a historic railroad depot since 1974, the Louisiana Art and Science Museum (LASM) is sure to leave you starry-eyed.  With educational entertainment for guests of all ages, [...]

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Friday Field Trips- “A French Creole Plantation in Baton Rouge: Magnolia Mound!”

When driving down Nicholson Drive headed into downtown Baton Rouge, it is quite easy to stumble upon a quaint home sitting atop a hill. Magnolia Mound Plantation is a pride a joy of the Baton Rouge Recreation Commission. Known for its historical influence as a French Creole Plantation erected in 1791, Magnolia Mound serves as [...]

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Guest Blog! “THE BEAUTY AND HISTORY OF BATON ROUGE!” by Isiah Carey

THE BEAUTY AND HISTORY OF BATON ROUGE!
A PLACE YOU MAY JUST WANT TO VISIT!
As a television reporter I have found myself living in several different cities through my life chasing the story. On last weekend I had the chance to visit my hometown…Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I snapped all of these photos to capture the flavor [...]

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LASM Opens “The Curious World of Patent Models” to Baton Rouge!

The Curious World of Patent Models
February 27—May 9, 2010
America’s incredible success is primarily due to the dreams and inventions of its many citizens. Few people realize however, that from the time the U.S. Patent Office was formed by Thomas Jefferson in 1790 and throughout the industrial revolution, inventors were required to submit a working, scale [...]

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The Red Stick’s “Little White House” by Christina Zito

Baton Rouge’s Old Governor’s Mansion, built in 1929 under the administration of Gov. Huey Long, is a fascinating historical site in the city. The beautiful Foyer is very welcoming, with its spiral marble staircase and its terrazzo floors. While beautiful, the foyer provokes a curious mysterious feeling in its visitors. They sense that if the [...]

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Sneaux Day in Baton Rouge 2010

Baton Rouge, Louisiana became a winter wonderland February 12, 2010. For the third time this year, snow fell on the capitol city. While the snow did not stay for long, we were able to catch a glimpse of the beautiful white flakes around the Baton Rouge area. Check out our favorite pictures below.

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