Spartanettes host mini dance camp
The East Ascension High School Dance Team held their annual summer Dance Mini Camp last week in the school's gym, teaching 76 girls from ages three to 11. Schools that attended the camp were Gonzales...
View ArticleMusic and the Spoken Word: A father's legacy
In a day when people are encouraged to “find your passion” and “do your own thing,” it might be worth remembering those fathers who roll up their sleeves, go to work, and do things they may not...
View ArticleFish tacos star at any summer party
Grilled or lightly battered-then-deep-fried mild white fish, a sauce made with sour cream or mayo or both, salsa, lime and two small corn tortillas to hold it all, it's the favorite dish of locals...
View ArticleThe great California fish taco migration
American food is all about choices. Oh, don't get excited, the choices are not there for constitutional reasons! This is not “have it your way.” The choices are there to include you, the diner, in a...
View ArticleLouisiana Gofundme campaign is hug-centric
A 7-year-old Louisiana girl wants to travel across the country and hug a police officer in each state.Here is her official campaign description:"Love is an action word is more than a cliche. Love is...
View ArticleBR Performing Arts Theater to be refurbished
Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome today announced that the Baton Rouge Performing Arts Theater will receive an $18.1 million refurbishment, and once again be the shining home for the best of arts in...
View ArticleThe Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge hosts the 2017 Regional Arts Summit
Open to all individual artists, arts organizations, and board members across the 11-parish region
View ArticleVirginia College announces high school diploma program
Virginia College in Baton Rogue is pleased to announce its High School Diploma Program in partnership with Penn Foster. Through this program, students can earn an accredited high school diploma at one...
View ArticleAlzheimer's Services Open House Saturday
Charlie’s Place II invites you to join them for an open house Saturday, June 24 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Charlie’s Place II – The Jo Lamar Activity and Respite Center 1212 S. Purpera Road in...
View ArticleWater Trails of the Atchafalaya
An exhibition at the West Baton Rouge Museum June 17 – October 29, 2017
View ArticleMinistry allows Christians to worship in the wild of national, state parks
A group known as A Christian Ministry in the National Parks hosts worship services each summer weekend in more than 25 national parks.
View Article27 lessons learned from being 27
Recently, I turned 28 years old. This is somewhat of a freaky experience for someone who still feels like they should be 12. But I'm grateful for birthdays because they always allow an opportunity for...
View Article'Look good, feel good, do good': DIY refashion blogger Sarah Tyau on...
Sarah Tyau sat behind the steering wheel of her car, angry at God. It was just past 4:00 on a Thursday afternoon, and after dropping off her daughter for a piano lesson, she wished for perhaps the...
View ArticleGonzales dancer headed to "The Academy"
On Monday night, millions of viewers tuned into the dance competition reality show, So You Think You Can Dance, to witness dozens of talented dancers audition for a coveted spot at "The Academy." Among...
View ArticleShayne Looper: The spiritual myopia pandemic
There are about 97 million myopic people in the U.S., according to the American Optometric Association. I'm one of them. I was fitted for my first pair of corrective lenses in the second grade. Because...
View ArticleDr. Elaine Heffner: Searching for balance
The recent put downs of women in the Senate have brought forth comments from other women in high places testifying to the pervasiveness of such experiences in male dominated organizations. They report...
View ArticleGrillin' and Chillin'
Summer's here, so get grillin' and chillin' with our picks for what to cook and what to cook it on.
View ArticleAscension Anglers headed to Tenn. tournament
Four fishing teams from Ascension are headed to Tennessee this week for the 2017 Costa Bassmaster High School National Championship. The Ascension Anglers, comprised of eight high school students from...
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: I know an old coffee that lived in a shoe
Most couples have cute little endearing pet names for each other. Sweetie. Honey. Schmoopy-Boopy-Snuggie-Woogems.My husband also has an endearing name for me. He calls me "Two Sips." This comes from my...
View ArticleBreaking Bread: Kids who are finicky eaters don’t necessarily stay that way
A small miracle happened recently in my family.During a dinner at an Italian restaurant, my niece Julia — soon to be 10 — shocked us all by asking whether she could order an adult meal of linguini with...
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