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Z-Fest needs YOU to help at weekend festival

If you're looking for a way to help out this weekend, Z-Fest Arts and Music Festival is looking for volunteers.

Tony Alva makes Baton Rouge stop with Vans bus tour

For the past few weeks the Vans Bus Tour has circled the nation to give thanks to its supporters. Today, the bus pulled up at Rukus Skate Shop on O’Neal with skateboarding icon Tony Alva in tow.

Ascension Parish Recreation to hold Easter Egg Fest

Ascension Parish President Tommy Martinez announced Wednesday the Parish of Ascension Recreation and Culture Department’s Second Annual Donaldsonville Community Easter Egg Fest will be held Saturday, March 23.

Easter comes early at the Governor’s Mansion for local kids

Easter is right around the corner and today, a few little ones got a head start on celebrating!

Legendary skateboarder Tony Alva to make a stop at Rukus Skate Shop

An icon of skateboarding will kickflip his way into the Capital City tomorrow for a little BBQ and bonding at a local shop.

Judge approves sales of Twinkies, Wonder Bread

A bankruptcy judge has given final approval for the sale of Twinkies, Wonder Bread and many of Hostess Brands' other assets, clearing the way for the iconic products to return to shelves.

Jay-Z to produce, contribute to 'Great Gatsby' soundtrack

Now Baz Luhrmann's repeated use of Jay-Z's music in the "Great Gatsby" trailers makes even more sense.

Mystery masterpiece revealed as Rembrandt self-portrait

A mystery portrait donated to a British heritage charity as part of a mixed lot of paintings has been identified as a work by Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn -- worth more than $30 million.

Slam poetry to take over BRCC main stage at free event

Slam poetry will take over the main stage at the Baton Rouge Community College on Wednesday. The event is free and open to the public.

New Orleans Fairgrounds holds crawfish boil benefitting the Louisiana Horse Rescue Association today

The fourth annual Fair Grounds Crawfish Boil Benefitting the Louisiana Horse Rescue Association is set for Monday evening, 5-7 p.m., on the first floor of the Grandstand (west side).

'Jurassic Park 4' finds its director

The "Jurassic Park" franchise is getting fresh blood to lead its fourth installment.

Festival International de Louisiane announces 2013 Louisiana International Music Expo

Festival International de Louisiane is hosting the annual Louisiana International Music Expo (LIME) on Friday, April 26 at the Blue Moon Saloon located at 315 E.Convent Street.

Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre to hold fourth annual Dancin’ in the Streets

Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre’s fourth annual Dancin’ in the Streets fundraiser will be Saturday, March 23 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Perkins Rowe Great Hall.

La Madeleine debuts catering service for Baton Rouge area

Catering is now available at la Madeleine Country French Café locations in Baton Rouge.

St. Patrick's Day holiday fun facts

As you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year, chew on these fun facts about the holiday.