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BR animal shelter waiving adoption fees this weekend
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A Baton Rouge animal shelter is waiving adoption fees for all spayed and neutered pets as part of the national Empty the Shelters adoption event. The adoption fees will be waived at Companion Animal Alliance on Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5. The shelter...
Here are 7 places to enjoy Mother's Day brunch in Baton Rouge
Don't make mom work in the kitchen on Mother's Day. Instead, ditch the cooking and the dishes altogether and enjoy a meal at one of these Baton Rouge establishments. Enjoy everything from mimosas to gumbo to macarons. If you know of other Mother's Day events, email lauren.cheramie@theadvocate.com. La Madeleine. 7707...
HGTV's popular House Hunters show visits Baton Rouge
What sort of house can you get for $150,000 in Baton Rouge? Ask Lisa Clingan. The Baton Rouge real estate agent helped film an episode of HGTV's popular "House Hunters" show late last year. Her clients for the show came from Los Angeles, though one-half of the couple was originally from Louisiana.
May the 4th be with you: Star Wars themed events around Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE - Several events are happening around the Capital area to celebrate May 4th, the day Star Wars fans celebrate the film franchise's legacy. -Star Wars Gaming and Hobby Day at Little Wars on Jefferson Highway from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come hangout and celebrate the Force and...
Curtain Call Review
Despite LSU already having several award shows dedicated to LSU student theater, up until recently, we didn’t have a space to celebrate the musical performances within these productions. Formed this year by the Performing Artist’s Union, “Curtain Call” was created to shed light on school plays featuring performances of music and dance. I had the privilege of attending this event and was able to interview Teiron Motley, a talented musician and actor, and the president of the Performing Artist’s Union.
Tickets go on sale for 10/31 Consortium’s Black and Orange Bash
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Tickers are now on sale for 10/31 Consortium’s annual Black and Orange Bash. The event is set for Friday, May 10, at 7 p.m. at the Goodwood Library in Baton Rouge. Organizers said the the annual bash is one of 10/31 Consortium’s signature events...
GaitWay Therapeutic Horsemanship hosts 8th annual Derby Day
BATON ROUGE - The GaitWay Derby Day is one of Baton Rouge's hidden gems. It's a Kentucky Derby-style gala with participants dressed head-to-toe in their best dress and derby hat. GaitWay Therapeutic Horsemanship is a nonprofit organization that uses horseback riding as a mode of therapy for individuals with special...
In a galaxy not so far away, planets fill LSU Museum of Art's celestial display
Marie Jeanne Welsch dreamed of being an astronaut, but she knew she would never realize that goal, because, as she writes, "I didn't have the vision or the grades." But that didn't mean she couldn't learn everything possible about the solar system and beyond and, somehow through her artistic talent, draw other people into her favorite subject.
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