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 [...]
Live music in Baton Rouge can be heard all across Louisiana’s Capital city. During Spring and Fall, Baton Rouge’s Live After Five event hosts locals and visitors alike in Downtown Baton Rouge every Friday at 5:00 bringing together Baton Rouge music talents from country to classic rock and blues. Baton Rouge live music venues host [...]
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 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 [...]
Rainy days seem to come to Baton Rouge more often lately. But that does not mean we do not have a good time. How do you enjoy rainy days? Here are some of our favorite rainy day activities! Paul A., President & CEO “Stay Dry” Sid J., Controller “Go home & take a nap! Nothing [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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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