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Capitol region celebrates 225 Day with week, weekend of festivities
BATON ROUGE - It's time for all things Baton Rouge, from the food to the culture and economic opportunities!. Feb. 25 — 225 Day — is here, and there is no shortage of celebrations happening in the Capital region. On Wednesday evening, the 225 Day Celebration will be...
LSU Reveille
Candlelight concerts are keeping orchestra performances ‘alive’ with a spin on the classic quartet
For a night of elegant and affordable entertainment, Candlelight orchestras by Fever will not string you along. Since 2019, Fever has put on Candlelight concerts in over 100 countries; anyone from Madrid to Dubai can enjoy the orchestra. Fever’s Louisiana event manager Alex Marcus wants people of any background to be able to appreciate this lost art. Spending an evening in a dimly lit hall listening to classical music may sound like an event of the past, but it is just as much one of the present.
nationalfisherman.com
When menus mislead, shrimpers pay the price
SeaD Consulting’s latest round of genetic testing at restaurants is showing three very different pictures for Gulf and South Atlantic shrimpers, from strong compliance in Louisiana to continued transparency battles in South Carolina. In Covington, La., SeaD’s RIGHTTest found that 21 of 24 restaurants tested were serving authentic American...
wbrz.com
Former member of Human Jukebox appointed as Southern University band's arranger
BATON ROUGE — A former member of the Human Jukebox has been appointed as the Southern University marching band's arranger. Jaron "Bear" Williams started his musical career when he was 9 years old, before marching in the Human Jukebox in college, serving as trumpet section leader and principal trumpet player in the school's Wind Ensemble.
WAFB.com
225 Fest returns to Baton Rouge on Saturday
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - 225 Fest returns for a fourth year this weekend. Each year, the festival celebrates Baton Rouge’s most iconic food, music, and culture. This year’s fun will be from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Rhorer Plaza. The festival...
holycitysinner.com
Genetic Testing Finds Strong Authenticity Rate Among Covington Restaurants, With Compliance Concerns Remaining
SeaD Consulting today announced the results of genetic testing using its Rapid ID Genetic High-accuracy Test (RIGHTTest™) conducted on shrimp dishes served at restaurants across Covington, Louisiana. Testing revealed a high rate of authentic domestic wild-caught shrimp being served, though compliance and disclosure issues persist at a small number of establishments.Covington, located on Louisiana’s Northshore, is known for its strong culinary scene and proximity to Gulf seafood supply chains. Consumers frequently expect restaurants in the region to serve authentic Louisiana wild-caught shrimp.Between recent sampling dates, SeaD teams conducted random genetic testing at 24 restaurants throughout Covington. Samples were analyzed to determine whether shrimp marketed or implied as local wild-caught Louisiana shrimp were authentic.
LSU Reveille
Taste of Baton Rouge: The Best Crawfish Spots
Louisiana’s crawfish season is one of the most anticipated times of the year, and Baton Rouge is home to some seriously good mudbugs. Whether you like them spicy, juicy, classic boiled style, or with a twist, these spots deliver some of the best crawfish experiences in the capital city.
digbr.com
Pickleball, Po Boys, and a Whole Lot of Louisiana Flavor
If you haven’t made your way to Court to Table yet, consider this your official nudge. Baton Rouge finally has a place where you can dink all day, eat incredibly well, and settle in for a full afternoon that somehow turns into night. Located on Burbank Drive, Court to...
DrumBeatsLa
225 Fest returns downtown as celebration of local pride keeps growing
This Saturday, Feb. 28, downtown Baton Rouge will hum with the sound of its own area code as the annual 225 Fest unfolds from noon to 6 p.m. at Rhorer Plaza. The free festival has become one of the Capital Region’s most anticipated cultural gatherings, celebrating music, food, art and community resources across the parish. […] The post 225 Fest returns downtown as celebration of local pride keeps growing appeared first on DrumBeatsLa .
hoodline.com
Gerald Gruenig’s Shocked Shoutout Puts Don’s Seafood Covington In Foodie Spotlight
A quick Sunday reel from Visit The Northshore has turned into a small-town food moment, with KLFY-TV personality Gerald Gruenig digging into a plate at Don’s Seafood in Covington and blurting, “I didn’t know Don’s was coming with it like that.” The off-the-cuff reaction has already pulled in a stream of comments and tags from locals and out-of-towners, according to Visit The Northshore.
theadvocate.com
Fried seafood, quesabirria tacos and more best things we ate this week in Baton Rouge and Acadiana
Fried seafood and the T Bird Sandwich from Chimes East. For a laid-back Valentine's Day lunch, my husband and I chose Chimes East for some Baton Rouge comfort food. To start, I ordered my favorite soup, shrimp and corn, served with a buttery baguette, and my husband ordered fried alligator for his appetizer. The shrimp and corn soup was exactly what I craved, quality every time. The fried alligator was crispy and flavorful with just enough seasoning.
an17.com
Southeastern welcomes Reed for Black History Program
HAMMOND --- Southeastern Louisiana University, in partnership with the University Belonging Council, Sims Memorial Library, and the Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum and Veterans Archives, will host a speaker in honor of Black History Month. Outreach and Marketing Director of the Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum and Veterans Archives Deoine...
theadvocate.com
Retro diner food truck to get first location in Walker: ‘A real‑life Cinderella story'
The pink food truck parked in Albany, known for its retro diner-inspired look and menu items, has found a permanent home in another part of Livingston Parish. Natalie Moore, owner of Moore to Love food truck, said her first brick‑and‑mortar diner is officially coming to Walker in mid-April.
LSU Reveille
The Mystic Krewe of Mutts spreads awareness of animal welfare through annual dog parade
It was a bright, sunny day in downtown Baton Rouge. The warmth of the sun was alleviated by little gusts of wind, just enough to feel a refreshing chill. The energy was high as people gathered in Galvez Plaza, accompanied by the smell of good food, the sound of fun music and the view of tents selling lots of fun goodies.
westbatonrouge.net
Syreeta Neal and West Baton Rouge Museum Announce New Monthly Music Program Sunday Chante
Port Allen – Starting Sunday March 1 from 3-5 pm, the West Baton Rouge Museum will debut a new monthly music program, Sunday Chante. Sunday Chante is a joyful, women-centered singing circle held on the first Sunday of each month. It will be led by Syreeta Neal, a singer and voice teacher and member of the musical Neal Family, who are native to West Baton Rouge Parish. This gathering is especially for women who love music, have always wanted to sing, or have been looking for a comfortable place to single with others. There is no audition, no pressure, and no prior experience is needed. This program is for anyone who has a voice and is curious to explore it.
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Krewe of Mardi Paws parade returns to Covington for 30th year
COVINGTON, La. (WVUE) - Hundreds of dogs and their owners filled the streets of Covington Sunday for the Krewe of Mardi Paws parade, an event the krewe has held on the North Shore for more than 30 years to promote animal welfare. Among the participants was Trampled Rose Rescue, which...