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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Live Music in the 225 2/25-3/7!

February 25, 2010 -March 7, 2010 2/25/2010 Music by Jason Martin Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location: Coyote Blue Contact: 225-329-20552/25/2010 Music by Andy Smith Band Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Variety Dance Music; Rock, Country, R&B, Cajun/Zydeco, Classic Rock Location: Studio 7 at Hollywood Casino Contact: 225-709-7777 Admission: Free 2/25/2010 Music by [...]

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Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre presents “ABT II”

American Ballet Theatre’s ABT II will perform at the River Center Theatre for the Performing Arts on Sunday, February 28, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. ABT II, under the direction of Wes Chapman, is a classical company comprised of 13 dancers, handpicked from around the world. ABT II prepares young dancers to enter American Ballet Theatre [...]

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Baton Rouge Blues Fest Talent Line-Up!

BATON ROUGE BLUES FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2010 DATES AND TALENT LINEUP Back for its 3rd year, the 2010 Baton Rouge Blues Festival boasts an impressive lineup of Blues legends and newcomers, including: 2010 Grammy-nominee Ruthie Foster, local favorite and international Blues legend, Chris Thomas King; Louisiana Blues-Rock star Tony Joe White; 2009 B.B. King Entertainer of [...]

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South Louisiana Celebrates Mardi Gras! Why You Ask?

South Louisiana and the Gulf Coast celebrate the annual bead throwing, family gathering and good times festival every year known as Mardi Gras! Most schools and business even close Mardi Gras day. For some that can seem a little weird… “You get off of work to party?” a good friend once asked. “We sort of…” [...]

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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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Red Stick Blog is Back!

The Baton Rouge Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is looking forward to a great year in 2010! With exciting new conventions and special events, Baton Rouge is sure to be the hot ticket this year. BRACVB Invests in Baton Rouge The Baton Rouge Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors recently approved the 2010 [...]

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