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Un Petit Peu

Posted: May 22 | 0 comments

 LOUISIANA Unemployment rises in Louisiana The job market is looking up in most areas of the country, but not in Louisiana, according to the latest employment numbers. The U.S. Department of Labor reported that unemployment rates fell in 40 Read More

Biding Time

Posted: May 22 | 0 comments

 State Rep. Ted James said he knew what he was proposing in House Bill 161 wouldn’t be popular. The bill proposed a reduction in the amount state-certified film productions would receive in tax credits from 30 percent to 15 percent, and Read More

Mobile Eats

Posted: May 22 | 0 comments

 Every Saturday morning, the popular Red Stick Farmers Market offers a varied range of fresh, locally grown produce and handmade foods from area artisans. That’s all fine and dandy for those who live downtown Main Street or have reliable t Read More

Behind the Scenes

Posted: May 22 | 0 comments

 When the 2005 action-comedy The Dukes of Hazzard filmed in Baton Rouge, the production needed a pair of cow horns to mount to the front of Boss Hogg’s car. The crew finally found a set at Circa 1857 on Government Street. The movie crew p Read More

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East of the River

Posted: May 22 | 0 comments

 Dating, like anything, is susceptible to change. The economy, personal life experience and technology all affect how people date, and it’s slowly being redefined. Anxiously waiting by the mailbox for a letter from a long-distance lover Read More

Captain Clutch

Posted: May 22 | 0 comments

 When people watch Raph Rhymes play baseball, it should come to no surprise his favorite player is Derek Jeter. “I love the way he carries himself. The way he plays the game,” said Rhymes. “He is a big team guy.” The LSU outfielde Read More

Winners and Losers

Posted: May 22 | 0 comments

 Winner: Pride; Legislature passes “I’m a Cajun” bill On Monday, the Louisiana legislature approved a bill that would allow motorists the chance to add “I’m a Cajun” to their driver’s license. With the bill, motorists would pay Read More

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Glenn-sanity

Posted: May 22 | 0 comments

 With conference tournaments under way and the NCAA Regionals right around the corner, many baseball coaches across the country are faced with the headache of setting up a pitching rotation that gives their teams the best chance to make a ru Read More

Tiger Bites

Posted: May 22 | 0 comments

 Rhymes named SEC Player of the Week LSU senior outfielder Raph Rhymes was named SEC Player of the Week Monday by the conference office in Birmingham, Ala. Rhymes led the second-ranked Tigers to three wins in four games last week, including Read More

A Look Ahead

Posted: May 22 | 0 comments

 Sometimes you have to lose to win. The LSU softball team found that out the hard way this weekend. Just two outs away from elimination in the NCAA Regional at Tiger Park, No. 10 LSU managed to string together a late-inning rally as it’s Read More

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Fashion: Haute Off the Rack

Posted: May 22 | 0 comments

 Have you ever noticed women saying they dress to impress other women and guys dress to keep up with other guys? When did we decide to stop dressing to attract the opposite sex? And, on that note, what does the opposite sex want to see these Read More

Heading West

Posted: May 22 | 0 comments

 Not many bands have their first show at the Varsity Theatre, but Baton Rouge band West Without is jumping straight in on May 24, opening for Irene & The Sleepers and Down Up Speed. The five-piece, made of Raine Landry (vocals), Derek Read More

Silent Stars, New Sounds

Posted: May 22 | 0 comments

 After sunset on May 25, the Baton Rouge Gallery will begin a new season of its popular summer film series, Movies & Music on the Lawn, with a screening of The Artist, winner of the 2012 Academy Award for Best Picture, accompanied by a l Read More

Carnival Dance

Posted: May 22 | 0 comments

 The streets stained with a day parade Leading into the stretching night A place where night is infant and day is mature And purple, green, and gold resound An entire city, community come together Necklaces thrown into the sky Soft pearls co Read More

Community Zen

Posted: May 22 | 0 comments

 On April 26, the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge announced that Eric Vaughn Holowacz would take over as President and CEO of the organization beginning in June. A native of South Carolina, Holowacz has spent nearly 25 years working in Read More

Food & Drink

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The Drink

Posted: May 22 | 0 comments

 The Crescent City has but one commercial brewery, and that is the New Orleans Lager & Ale Brewing Company – NOLA for short. It was founded in 2008, and in a short period of time has become one of the top names in Louisiana for local h Read More

Summer Citrus

Posted: May 22 | 0 comments

 Tart, tasty and versatile. Lemons are my go-to fruit for so many culinary purposes. Whether it is a savory sauce that needs a bit of sour to cut through the rich flavors, a light vinaigrette to complement a salad or fish, or even a sweet de Read More

The Dish

Posted: May 22 | 0 comments

 Leroy’s is the latest restaurant to take on that tricky location in the base of Staybridge Suites on Nicholson Drive. The diner’s concept is based on simple, home cooked meals inspired by the owner’s grandfather, Leroy. On my visit, Read More

Letting the Good Times Roll

Posted: May 22 | 0 comments

 Le Bon Temps Bar and Grill held a soft open May 4. Throughout the weekend, owners and managers invited friends and family to dine and fill out comment cards about the food and service. The dishes that got the best reviews were the duck and Read More

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