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Art & Theater

The main wall lined with purses, jewelry, and other accessories at Sweet Leather on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017 at their location just off of Government St.

Mother-daughter duo forge successful leather works business in Mid-City

By Katie Gagliano August 30, 2017

It all started with a leather bracelet. The simple clasp kind, etched with the name of the wearer or a loved one, that teenagers in the 80s brandished on their wrists as a right of adolescent passage. Arts...

Work from photographers Collin Richie, Frank McMains, David Morris, Dan Jones and Kristin Basilica being displayed at the Louisiana Art and Science Museum for the Faces of the Flood art exhibit on Tuesday June 13, 2017.

Photography exhibit looks to capture flood’s impact one year later

By Wade Landry June 19, 2017

The Louisiana Art and Science Museum's newest photography exhibit chronicles the devastation of last summer’s floods. With the help of local photographers, “Faces of the Flood” aims to...

[From left to right] Alan Rada, Gorgan Jagetic and Chiye Fox from "Acro Rouge!" begin to stretch before beginning their interactive yoga session at the sixth annual Peace Fest at the Belle of Baton Rouge Casino and Hotel on Saturday June 3, 2017.

Sixth annual Peace Fest hosts yoga, healing arts at indoor festival

By Wade Landry June 7, 2017

Organized by local non-profit group Red Stick Peacemakers, the sixth annual Peace Fest united local artists, musicians and yogis alike on Saturday. Red Stick Peacemakers’ President Beth Zagurski...

University alumna Hope Gutwrench teaches letterpress printing classes. 

University alumna pursues letterpress printing, started postcard project

By Kaylee Poche May 5, 2017

University alumna Hope Gutwrench has her hands full working in print shops in both Baton Rouge and New Orleans, while maintaining a postcard project she started as an undergraduate student along with teaching...

Artwork is displayed during the Contemporary Masters exhibition on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at the LSU Museum of Art in downtown Baton Rouge.

“Contemporary Masters” a teachable exhibition featuring diverse perspectives

By Ryan Thaxton April 26, 2017

“Contemporary Masters,” a traveling exhibition currently on display at the LSU Museum of Art, exemplifies the valuable contributions of Americans of diverse heritage and offers insight into...

Former University student Chad Schoonmaker will be showcasing his work at MidCity Makers Market and Forum 35's Art Melt. 

Former University student draws artistic inspiration from Baton Rouge

By Kaylee Poche April 24, 2017

Art and Baton Rouge have always been a big part of Chad Schoonmaker’s life. From pausing Disney movies in his home as a child so he could sketch the scene to participating in local markets, he has...

Chase Mullin paints a canvas he intends to sell at MidCity Makers Market on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at 541 South Eugene Street, Baton Rouge.

MidCity Makers Market brings local creatives together, strengthens community

By Kaylee Poche April 23, 2017

The MidCity Makers Market was held this Saturday at the intersection of Eugene and Government streets, featuring a wide variety of creators including painters, bakers, jewelry-makers, potters and more. This...

University alumna Brandee Sandusky's artwork features subdued tones and neutral colors. 

University alumna works on series of projects in local community

By Kaylee Poche April 20, 2017

Baton Rouge native and University alumna Brandee Sandusky fell in love with art by chance. Originally a nursing major, she took a drawing class as an elective her freshman year of college. “It’s...

Local makers stocking The Wonder Shop at The Healthcare Gallery & Wellness Spa with their creative goods.

Wonder South, Healthcare Gallery & Wellness Spa collaborate to sell locally made products

By Abbie Shull April 18, 2017

Wonder South Journal & Dry Goods recently announced their partnership with holistic physician Dr. Leone Elliott Jr. and the Healthcare Gallery & Wellness Spa, a handcrafted goods store opening...

City Pork Deli and Charcuterie sits on Hollydale Ave on April 3, 2017, in Baton Rouge.

SPRING BREAK 2017: How to enjoy your week off without leaving town

By Abbie Shull April 4, 2017

Spring break is just around the corner and while many students are opting for the beach, just as many are choosing to stay in Baton Rouge. Whether you’re catching up on assignments or just taking...

A pair of iron and aluminum statues from the Borders Exhibit are displayed across from each other at Riverfront Plaza on Wednesday, March 29, 2017.

Ebb and Flow Festival to feature art, dance, music and theatre

By Kennedi Walker March 30, 2017

Baton Rouge’s first Ebb and Flow Festival, a free arts and music festival, will be held April 1-2.  The Ebb and Flow Festival, located on the riverfront downtown, will be kicking off the April...

The Jenn Ocken Photography Exhibit takes place from March 13th until April 1st in the LSU Student Union Art Gallery.

Local photographer featured in the LSU Student Union Art Gallery

By Corrine Pritchett March 29, 2017

Local photographer Jenn Ocken’s exhibit “documentingBlues” is currently on display in the LSU Student Union Art Gallery. Ocken said her goal for “documentingBlues” is “to...