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Art & Theater

The Carnival, the City and the Sea exhibition explores Haitian life and culture and includes “Peacocks” by Adam Leontus. The exhibition will be on display until March 20, 2016, at the LSU Museum of Art.

LSU Museum of Art hosts ‘Museum After Dark’ with Baton Rouge Blues Foundation

Editor's Note: At around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, the LSU Museum of Art cancelled this event because of inclement weather and announced it plans to reschedule the event for a later date. The LSU Museum of...

The LSU Museum of Art will present "Art in Louisiana: Views into the Collection” Friday, March 4, 2016, with an opening ceremony for the museum's members only, where those in attendance will see everything from portraits to pottery. On Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6, 2016, the collection will be open to the public for free.

LSU Museum of Art unveils ‘Art in Louisiana’ permanent collection

By Lauren Heffker- The Daily Reveille March 2, 2016

On March 4, the LSU Museum of Art will launch its largest-scaled enterprise to date. “Art in Louisiana: Views into the Collection” is the biggest undertaking the museum has had since its grand...

Journey to the Stars is a space show that is currently premiering until May 31, Tuesdays through Sundays at 2-3 p.m. at the Louisiana Art and Science Museum and Irene W. Pennington Planetarium.

LASM opens ‘Journey to the Stars’ exhibit

By Allie Cobb- The Daily Reveille February 24, 2016

The Louisiana Art and Science Museum is journeying to the stars with its newest space show. “Journey to the Stars” is open in conjunction with the museum at the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium...

Lynley Farris is giving a lecture on the history of hip hop and its influences on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016 at The Shaw Center for the Arts

LSU Museum of Art to host history of hip hop lecture

By Allie Cobb- The Daily Reveille February 17, 2016

The LSU Museum of Art puts a spin on hip hop by featuring an art exhibit and a historical lecture. Mid City Redevelopment Alliance creative placemaking coordinator Lynley Farris is giving a lecture titled...

LSU art and psychology junior Brittany Basco participates in a variety of activities and has recently launched an international art project called "Creative Mirror."

University student launches international art project among other endeavors

By Lauren Heffker- The Daily Reveille February 15, 2016

For most college students, co-creating and launching an international art project is nothing but a dream. For psychology and art junior Brittany Basco, it’s just one of her several endeavors. She...

Courtesy of Vivid Images and Gifted Creative Group

Local graphic designer creates app for Baton Rouge events

By Kayla Randall- The Daily Reveille February 3, 2016

Keeping up with all the events in Baton Rouge isn’t always easy, but now, there’s an app for that. Founder and graphic designer Jason Gardner, with the help of friend and local artist Christopher...

Courtesy of Henry Turner Jr.

Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival organized by local musician

By Allie Cobb- The Daily Reveille February 3, 2016

With a heavy music scene in southern Louisiana, it’s hard to squeak out a small sound amid the loud background noise. But, if one local musician gets his way, the community will be singing in harmony. The...

Courtesy of Keith Polk and Eric Miranda

Doctor turned author’s first children’s book will focus on Mardi Gras

By Dillon Lowe- The Daily Reveille February 3, 2016

Anesthesiologist turned author Keith Polk has written his first children’s book, “The Mardi Grasfish,” just in time for the good times to roll. Polk, who resides in Pasadena, California,...

The Carnival, the City and the Sea exhibition explores Haitian life and culture and includes “Garden of Eden” by Schiller Du Bellay. The exhibition will be on display until March 20, 2016, at the LSU Museum of Art.

The Carnival, The City, The Sea showcases Louisiana, Haiti cultural parallels

By Joshua Bartholomew- The Daily Reveille February 1, 2016

Hanging from the walls of LSU’s Museum of Art, Haitian art brings together the culture and feel of Mardi Gras. The Carnival, The City, The Sea which opened in December and will stay open until March...

Painting and Pinot is holding an open class Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. where those in attendance will be painting a Mardi Gras Lady.

Painting and Pinot hosts Mardi Gras lady painting class

By Allie Cobb- The Daily Reveille February 1, 2016

Mardi Gras season is in full swing, with all of its facets being celebrated throughout the South: the food, culture, tradition, music and most importantly, art. Baton Rouge’s Painting and Pinot is...

Computer science junior Alexandra Willis, and group Awesome Potatoe, present their game called "Wanted" Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015 during the Global Games Jam presented in the LSU Digital Media Center.

Are You Plugged In?

By Lynnzee Dick January 29, 2016

Every time you turn on your XBOX or your PlayStation or your Wii, do you wonder where your Halo or your GTA came from? Do you ever think about the process, the work that goes into creating a game? This...

Co-coordinators Ricky Andretti(left), Oriskany Vadamalez(middle), and Patrick Harrington(right) host Yesterday’s Trash: A Fashion Show on January 30, 2016 at Spanish Moon.

Spanish Moon to host alternative fashion show, underground performers

By Lauren Heffker- The Daily Reveille January 27, 2016

When creative minds collaborate, a movement not only gains traction, but widespread attention. On Saturday, Jan. 30, the Baton Rouge underground scene will take over Spanish Moon once again in the form...