Food and Fun

LSU gives tips, box office locations for Bayou Country Superfest tickets

LSU has issued the following helpful tips for fans planning to attend the Bayou Country Superfest on Saturday and Sunday at Tiger Stadium.

New fundraising effort for Lincoln Theater restoration begins

 A "Restore the Lincoln" fundraising campaign kickoff reception is being held Friday, May 24 at the American legion Post #505 on Eddie Robinson at 6:00 p.m.

The Grand Isle Speckled Trout Rodeo gears up for 2013 rodeo

The Grand Isle Speckled Trout Rodeo Board of Directors is proud to announce the 17th annual fishing rodeo will be held at Bridge Side Marina on May 24, 25 and 26.

‘Bonnie & Clyde’ miniseries wraps in Donaldsonville on anniversary of couple’s death

On this day 79 years ago, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were shot and killed by officers during an ambush in Bienville Parish.

Survey finds out what Americans will be doing this Memorial Day

With Memorial Day fast approaching, TripAdvisor announces the results of its Memorial Day and summer travel survey that uncovers what people are doing and where they will be going next weekend and this summer.

Annual Jambalaya Festival kicks off tomorrow in Gonzales

The Jambalaya Capital of the World is kicking off its annual festival on Thursday, May 23.

Liberty Lagoon opens today for summer season; remaining BREC pools to open soon

BREC’s Liberty Lagoon Waterpark is opening its doors today for the hot summer days ahead. Two additional BREC pools will open this weekend.

New Orleans makes Travelers' Choice top 10 destinations list

It's no surprise that travelers flock to Paris, New York and London.

Tibetan monks visit Capital City for first time; prepare for Dalai Lama's birthday celebration

Tibetan monks are staying here in Baton Rouge in preparation for the Dalai Lama's birthday on Friday. This is the first time these monks have visited the Capital City.

Dalai Lama second lines at Tulane's commencement

It's time to go out with a bang. Years of hard work for Tulane University graduates can finally pay off. Of course, a graduation in New Orleans would not be complete without a second line.

Kanye West debuts new music on 'SNL'

Two "Saturday Night Live" sets, an Instagram snapshot and 66 projector images later, we now have a better picture of what's to come on Kanye West's anticipated new album.

Bayou Country Superfest expected to bring big crowds to local businesses

Country music fans are gearing up for a big weekend in Baton Rouge as Bayou Country Superfest returns to Tiger Stadium.  Restaurants around the area are doing the same.

Musicians raise their instruments to support victims of Mother’s Day shooting

Musicians are raising their instruments to show support for the victims of the Mother’s Day shooting.

Louisiana Lottery players win big on record Powerball drawing

More than 142,000 Louisiana Lottery players will cash in on prizes won in the record $590.5 million Powerball drawing on May 18, including one $1 million Match-5 winner, for a total of more than $1.9 million in prize money.

'Centuries of Progress: American World's Fairs, 1853-1984' exhibit opens June 12 at LSU

The LSU Student Union Art Advisory Committee is proud to announce the exhibit ‘Centuries of Progress: American World’s Fairs, 1853-1984.’ The upcoming show will be on display in the LSU Union Art Gallery June 12 through July 2