Food and Fun

Will Costco be the next super-store to set up shop in Baton Rouge?

By Kris Cusanza
UPDATE: Metro Council approved the Costco proposal 10-1. That paves the way for the mega store to move into Baton Rouge. ORIGINAL: The retail giant Costco could be coming to Baton Rouge.

Local artist donates 2 sculptures for new Convention Street Park in downtown BR

By BREC
A nationally renowned Baton Rouge artist has donated two sculptures to be displayed at Convention Street Park in downtown.

New grocery store continues to spur boost in business downtown

By Danielle Grossman
A store started by three LSU alumni is the latest boost for business in downtown Baton Rouge.

Girls Rock Camp utilizes music to empower young women; registration open

By Samantha Morgan
A non-profit organization is offering a new summer camp designed specifically for young ladies in Baton Rouge.

EBR Parish Library announces May programs for teens

By EBR Parish Library
The following programs will be held for teens throughout the month of May. Registration is required for some programs. For more information or to register, call the individual library branch.

Bayou Rum launches 'Inaugural Toast' Facebook contest

By LA Spirits
With its Bayou Rum heading to store shelves for June, Louisiana Spirits LLC has launched an Inaugural Toast Facebook contest.

District 7 councilwoman to hold 'Meet Your Neighbor Day'

By Office of Public Information
Councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle, along with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, BREC, BRAVE and CATS are sponsoring a “Meet Your Neighbor Day” on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Howell Park.

Third annual 'Boating Education Lagniappe Day' slated for May 11

By Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will be hosting the third annual "Boating Education Lagniappe Day" on May 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at eight different locations across the state.

James Burke, David Horton and Lisa Qualls on exhibition at Baton Rouge Gallery in May

By Baton Rouge Gallery
During the month of May, the Baton Rouge Gallery, located on 1515 Dalrymple Drive, will share three inspired bodies of work from artist members James Burke, David Horton and Lisa Qualls.

Fats Domino's white piano makes its post-Katrina return

By Curt Sprang - WGNO
No doubt, repairing Hurricane Katrina damage can have a domino effect. That's certainly the case for Fats Domino's white grand piano.

Eating and shopping lead job rebound

By Steve Hargreaves - CNN
What could be more American than shopping and eating our way to an economic recovery?

Stan Lee: If I could be a superhero, I'd be Iron Man

By Breeanna Hare - CNN
Stan Lee knows exactly which superhero he'd be if given the opportunity: Iron Man. (And we don't blame him - have you seen how much money that guy brings in these days?)

Final preparations are underway ahead of the Kentucky Derby

By Danielle Leigh-NBC
Today marks the start of the Kentucky Derby weekend. Over the next two days more than 100,000 people will visit Louisville's Churchill Downs race track to watch the oldest continuously contested sporting event in history.

UL-Lafayette to host 'Jazz Cabaret at the Acadiana Center for the Arts'

By UL-Lafayette
The UL-Lafayette Jazz Ensemble will be featured in “Jazz Cabaret at ACA” at 7:30 p.m. May 3 at Acadiana Center for the Arts. The event features table seating, food and drinks, Big Band Jazz and dancing.

Cabela's to hold Third Annual Blood Pressure 4 Kids Fishing Derby

By Cabela's
The NPBPAF will host their 3rd annual kids fishing derby on Saturday May 4, 2013 at Cabela's in Gonzales. Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. The event ends at 1:30 p.m.