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The Wee Trio to perform at Jazz Fest, discusses band dynamic

The Wee Trio to perform at Jazz Fest, discusses band dynamic

By Ashlyn Rollins April 22, 2015

The Wee Trio is a jazz band that calls both Louisiana and New York home. After emerging in 2008, the trio has sought to push the limits and bring a new perspective on jazz music. The Daily Reveille sat...

Sonny Landreth to perform at Jazz Fest. 

Sonny Landreth to perform blues rock at Jazz Fest

By Ashlyn Rollins April 22, 2015

Sonny Landreth is a blues rock musician who grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana. With an extensive music career dating back to the early ‘80s, Landreth proves to be one of the most seasoned local musicians,...

Robin Barnes will perform at 2015's Jazz Fest. 

Robin Barnes to showcase modern soul at Jazz Fest

By Ashlyn Rollins April 22, 2015

After making her musical debut in 2013 with the EP “Me,” Robin Barnes has been on the rise in the music scene. Born and raised in New Orleans, she’s predispositioned to represent the...

Coyotes will perform at 2015's Jazz Fest. 

Coyotes to bring energetic set to Jazz Fest

By Ashlyn Rollins April 22, 2015

Coyotes, an alt-country band, was formed by Duz Mancini after he made a bold move from Los Angeles, California, to New Orleans, Louisiana. Since then, the band has had significant success as an indie band....

Don Wright's Proud Rooster and Old Moody Shack is on display as Gilley's Gallery collection on Monday, April 21, 2015 located on Florida Boulevard.

Baton Rouge gallery carries on family traditions

By Greta Jines April 22, 2015

Valuing both passion and tradition, there’s one Baton Rouge art gallery whose owners have just as much family history as the artwork displayed inside. Inspired by an ever-present appreciation for...

Nora Patterson of Royal Teeth performs April 27, 2013, at Festival International de Louisiane in Lafayette, La.

Q&A: Royal Teeth talks about upcoming Jazz Fest performance, music influences

By Ashlyn Rollins April 22, 2015

Royal Teeth originated in Lafayette, Louisiana in 2010. Since the band’s debut, they’ve grown exponentially in popularity from their song “Wild,” having it featured in a Samsung...

LSU theatre junior Nicole Prunty will be showing two films at LSU's first Take 1 Film Festival this saturday in the historic Shaver Theatre on April 25, 2015.

University to host first Take 1 Film Festival

By Kayla Randall April 22, 2015

Louisiana has become a rising star in the U.S. film industry, and now University student filmmakers are getting the chance to show everyone what they’re made of. This Saturday, the LSU Department...

Benjamin Booker will perform at the Varsity Theatre on April 23. 

Benjamin Booker to perform at the Varsity Theatre tonight

By Meg Ryan April 22, 2015

After college, musician Benjamin Booker found his way from Florida to Louisiana and started calling New Orleans home. Tonight he’ll head west to Baton Rouge as he performs at The Varsity Theatre...

Reginelli's Pizzeria on Chimes is closing

Reginelli’s Pizzeria on West Chimes Street to close May 3.

By Ashlyn Rollins April 21, 2015

Longtime West Chimes Street restaurant Reginelli's Pizzeria announced its plan to close on May 3 earlier today.  "This isn’t the best location on campus. Competition with the newer restaurants...

Members of The Family Dinner Troupe and local comedians, Robert Rau and Mike Honore, talk about comedy on Monday, April 20 2015 at Atcha Bakery.

Local improv groups picks apart “Batman and Robin” film

By Michael Tarver April 20, 2015

Most cinema lovers would agree the only thing better than intentionally watching the latest, awful B-rated movie alone is gathering friends and family around the television to jump on every inconsistency...

Maggie McGurn, Jen, (left), Joe Morris, Will, (center-left), Colt Neidhart, Rob, (center right) and Addie Barnhart, who plays Ana, (right) perform Sunday, April 19, 2015 at the LSU Reilly Theatre during their rehearsal.

Swine Palace to produce contemporary comedy piece

By Greta Jines April 20, 2015

When one Danish filmmaker gets the novel idea to make a close-knit book club the subject of his next documentary, its members realize life under constant watch isn’t easy. The University’s...

Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank focuses on backpack program

Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank focuses on backpack program

By Ashlyn Rollins April 20, 2015

For some students, backpacks usually hold the necessities for a school day: binders, books and notebooks. For the Baton Rouge Food Bank, it holds nutrition. The BackPack Program began at an elementary...