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Young artists gain ‘Real-Life Experience’ with juried competition at BR Gallery

Tonight the Baton Rouge Gallery will open its doors for a very special exhibit featuring aspiring young artists.

England in 1819 represents BR in Paste Magazine’s list of Louisiana bands

Twelve Louisiana-based bands gained a place in the national spotlight with in the latest installment of the 50 States Project by Paste Magazine. Only one band, however, from the Baton Rouge-area made the list.

SU’s ‘Jukebox’ performs in new Jonas Brother video

The Southern University Marching Band continues to expand its global recognition today with the premiere of the Jonas Brothers, that’s

Louisiana International Film Festival announces lineup of more than 50 features

The Louisiana International Film Festival & Mentorship Program (LIFF) has announced its roster of films to be shown at the annual four-day event.

Community Coffee launches single-serve coffee cups

Community Coffee Company, the largest family-owned and operated retail coffee brand in America, introduces new single-serve coffee cups.

Louisiana's Earth Day set for April 21 in downtown Baton Rouge

Louisiana’s Earth Day celebration, one of the nation’s largest environmental festivals, will take place April 21, 2013 along North Blvd in downtown Baton Rouge.

Zapp's to host ninth annual Zapp's International Beerfest

Zapp’s Potato Chips is set to host the 9th Annual Zapp’s International Beerfest this weekend on April 6, 2013 from 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the LSU Rural Life Museum off of Essen at I-10.

8 April Fools' jokes you may have missed

April Fool's Day is a tricky time of year when bizarre but often hilarious headlines and products flood our newspapers, Twitter streams and Facebook feeds.

April celebrates the grilled cheese sandwich

Being April 1, we could tell you that today is "National Snake on Toast Day" or "National Chug Fryer Grease Day," but we like you so we'll be nice.

Obama hosts Easter Egg Roll, falters on the basketball court

With viral-video star "Kid President," American Idol's Jessica Sanchez, and the Easter Bunny at their side, the first family kicked off the 135th Easter Egg Roll at the White House Monday.

Angola Prison to host fundraising golf tournament for completion of restoration projects

Angola Prison is adding another annual event to its roster to raise funds for preservation projects around the facility.

'Hogan's Heroes' coming to WWII Museum

The National World War II Museum will screen several episodes of the 1960s and '70s television comedy series "Hogan's Heroes" on Monday at 6:00 p.m.

EBR Parish Library announces April programs for teens

The East Baton Rouge Library has announced the following programs to be held for teens throughout the month of April.

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo announces Zippity Zoo Fest 2013

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo will host Zippity Zoo Fest on Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7. The Zoo opened Easter Sunday, 1970, and this festival is an annual celebration, connecting people with animals.

Louisiana chefs get ready to cook a mega meal

Families across Louisiana are getting ready to start cooking Easter lunch. Saturday cooks crammed the groceries and farmers markets to pick up those last minute goodies.