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Angela Gregory Exhibit in Baton Rouge

Category: Events | Posted: August 29, 2018

From July 12 through October 18, 2018, the LSU Museum of Art — located at the Center for the Arts in Louisiana State University — will host a spotlight exhibition showcasing the art collection of Angela Gregory, a New Orleans native and talented twentieth-century sculptor. Who Is Angela Gregory? Born in 1903, the daughter of […]

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DIG restaurant week

DIG Restaurant Week in Baton Rouge

Category: Events, Local Food, Things To Do In Baton Rouge | Posted: July 23, 2018

Summer is back in bloom again, and here in hot Louisiana, that means one tasty tradition that rises above the rest — DIG Restaurant Week in Baton Rouge. Featuring the best restaurants and unique culinary creations around the city, the week-long event celebrates Southern cuisine and invites residents with a love for food to venture […]

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fun things to do in the summer in baton rouge

Fun Things to Do in the Summer in Baton Rouge

Category: Things To Do In Baton Rouge | Posted: July 20, 2018

When the weather heats up, Baton Rouge gets cool with loads of fun summer activities. A recent poll of summer vacationers ranked their most desired activities as sightseeing (55 percent), experiencing local culture and cuisine (51 percent) and spending time in nature (45 percent). From visiting some of Baton Rouge’s historic sights to grabbing a cold beverage […]

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bachelor party ideas in baton rouge

5 Bachelor and Bachelorette Party Ideas in Baton Rouge

Category: Local Event Venues, Local Food, Local Shopping, Local Wedding Venues | Posted: April 24, 2018

Baton Rouge, La., affectionately known as the “Capital City” and “the Red Stick,” boasts a rich history and culture, world-class cuisine and a lively nightlife. It’s also home to live jazz music, diverse wildlife and beautiful scenery. With so much to do, it’s no wonder Baton Rouge is the perfect destination for bachelor and bachelorette […]

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where to get the best gumbo in baton rouge

Where to Get the Best Gumbo in Baton Rouge

Category: Cajun & Creole Cuisine, Local Food, Tourism | Posted: March 28, 2018

Louisiana’s food is one of its defining elements. The thought of being in Baton Rouge, New Orleans or a rural parish probably conjures up the flavors of Cajun and Creole cooking. While it can be hard to trace the exact origins of a single dish, gumbo’s first documented appearance took place in 1803. Gumbo is […]

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