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Art & Theater

The Baton Rouge Cat Club hosts the annual Baton Rouge Cat Show on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales.

Greater Baton Rouge Cat Show featured over 200 cats, encouraged adoption

By Abbie Shull March 27, 2017

Baton Rouge cat lovers braved thunderstorms on Saturday to attend the Greater Baton Rouge Cat Show. Hundreds of felines and their friends gathered in the Lamar Dixon Exposition Center to watch as select...

The Smiling Dog's annual Art Night will be held March 24. Belly dancer Bambi Pizzolato will be performing.

Art Night to showcase range of artists in Baton Rouge art community

By Ryan Thaxton March 23, 2017

The Smiling Dog’s annual Art Night will be Friday, March 24, and is open to those 21 and older. “The goal of Art Night is to bring artists and art lovers together to celebrate the beauty and...

Tennessee based band, Brother Man, performs on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Levee Plaza in downtown Baton Rouge as part of the very first Bloom Music and Arts Festival.

First annual Bloom Music and Arts Festival connects local artists to the community

By Kaylee Poche March 19, 2017

With St. Patrick's Day weekend in full swing, people didn’t have to look too far to find somewhere to celebrate. Saturday's first annual Bloom Music and Arts Festival— complete with art, food...

Former University student Harley Richeaux launched her own calligraphy business, Wit & Fellow, in September 2016. She has recently begun a new venture, hosting workshops. 

Former University student holds calligraphy workshops, credits local creative community

By Kaylee Poche March 16, 2017

Harley Richeaux has always been artistically inclined. She used to channel her talents through fashion and styling, but within the past few years, she has found herself drawn to a new creative outlet:...

LSU pre-nursing freshman Katherine Saucier sits next to one of her t-shirt blankets on March 6, 2017.

University student creates t-shirt blankets, making memories last

By Rachel Rathle March 15, 2017

While many old T-shirts sit untouched in a drawer or box, Emily and Katherine Saucier take those commemorative garments and transform them into blankets for daily use. The two sisters live in different...

One of many art installations illuminates the entrance to the Float Den stage on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Buku Music + Art Project in New Orleans. 

BUKU 2017: Live Graffiti Gallery features 14 New Orleans artists

By Rachel Rathle March 13, 2017

BUKU Music + Arts Project’s Live Graffiti Gallery featured 14 New Orleans artists whose work was auctioned off to benefit the artists and two non-profit organizations. Artists were presented with...

Lady D. Andrews takes a tip from a fan during her performance on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in the Student Union.

Union drag show bridges divide between LGBTQ community and campus

By Ryan Thaxton March 6, 2017

University students were treated to Divas Live! Saturday night in the LSU Student Union’s Cotillion Ballroom. Six performers from New Orleans, Lafayette and Baton Rouge took the stage in what was...

The West Baton Rouge Museum runs business as usual on Sept. 27, 2016 in Port Allen. This museum will soon be making way for new exhibits.

“Purchased Lives” exhibit tells tragedy of domestic slave trade

By Ryan Thaxton March 4, 2017

When the international slave trade was abolished in 1807, a new “second middle passage” was created from the Atlantic coast to the Port of New Orleans as the domestic slave trade grew. The...

A GDPT Thien Ai lion dancer rests as Tam Bao Temple celebrates Tết, the Vietnamese New Year, in Baton Rouge on Jan. 27, 2017.

Mechanical engineering sophomore avid lion dancer

By Abby King March 2, 2017

Thien Ai Lion Dance Team, a nonprofit organization, performs the art of lion dancing to bring good luck and prosperity to a variety of events, including weddings, birthdays and festivals. The group aims...

The historic Krewe of Thoth rolled through uptown New Orleans on Sunday, celebrating its 70th anniversary. Floats featured food and drinks and the riders wore chef hats.

Historic Krewe of Thoth rolled through New Orleans, takes a unique route

By Corrine Pritchett February 27, 2017

The historic Krewe of Thoth parade took place in New Orleans this Sunday — Thoth Sunday — and was a blast for not only the riders, but also those in the crowd. The parade route began on Tchoupitoulas...

Tin Roof Brewing Company offers various custom beers on tap inside their tap room.

Baton Rouge offering many local events over the coming weeks

By Corrine Pritchett February 15, 2017

The Red Stick is rich in culture, politics and history. With Mardi Gras and the spring season well underway, Baton Rouge is home to many local events. Step out of your comfort zone and explore the city...

The Krewe of Highland, always held on a Sunday, rolls through Shreveport's Highland neighborhood on Feb. 15, 2015. 

Unique Mardi Gras parades held across the state

By Kennedi Walker| @kennedibw February 15, 2017

Ask any Louisiana native what their favorite time of the year is, and many would respond with Mardi Gras. Though Mardi Gras did not originate in Louisiana, Louisiana has made the holdiay its own. With...