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A puppet scares maze-goers Friday night, Oct. 18, 2013 at the Cajun Country Cornmaze in Pine Grove, Louisiana.

Monster Maze: Corn maze provides alternative to haunted house

By Taylor Schoen October 23, 2013

Chainsaws whir, clowns laugh maniacally, strobe lights flicker in the darkness and madmen lurk around every corner. What sounds like the makings of a grisly horror movie can actually be found at Cajun...

photo courtesy of Kimberly Vodicka

Fast food drag ball raises funds for literary festival

By Samantha Bares October 23, 2013

Partying is hard work, and many cannot resist the lure of a burrito hunt when the party is mid-swing. But this Friday, Spanish Moon will host a ball at which the burritos rain upon the partiers, eliminating...

Worst "Sexy" Halloween Costumes

Worst “Sexy” Halloween Costumes

By Aggi Ashagre October 22, 2013

As Halloween approaches, you're probably in the market for a new costume. However, shopping for a costume isn't quite the same as it used to be. Once parties and taking shots replaced trick-or-treating...

The Jurassic Roll from Koi Sushi.

What the Shell?: Entertainment writers round up the best of Baton Rouge seafood

By Katie Daigrepont October 21, 2013

Rob Kitchen, entertainment writer Catfish Poboy - Dempsey’s Poboys Price: $9.99 for a large catfish poboy Presentation and Taste: It’s nothing special, but that’s not a bad thing. A poboy...

photo courtesy of Sean O'Kane

Kevin Devine launches national tour, two new albums

By Rebecca Docter October 21, 2013

Buzzing along a crowded New York City street, Kevin Devine is running his final errands before he begins his lengthy U.S. tour, followed by dates in the U.K. “The albums came out yesterday and we...

Angola Prison Rodeo

Angola Rodeo blurs line between fun, exploitation

By Shamiyah Kelley October 21, 2013

Every year, the prisoners at Louisiana State Penitentiary, better known as Angola, gather around to fight bulls and sell handmade crafts and food. Originally started as a morale booster for inmates at...

Actor Charlie Hunnam arrives on the red carpet at the season six premiere screening of the television series "Sons of Anarchy" at the Dolby Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP)

This Week in Pop Culture (October 18)

By Aggi Ashagre October 18, 2013

Lead "50 Shades of Grey" Actor Drops Out Of Movie Sorry Charlie Hunnam fans, but your favorite actor will no longer be playing the sex-crazed Christian Grey in the "50 Shades of Grey" film. Universal studios...

"Guess Who's Coming to Dinner"

“Scandal” Precap Week 2: “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”

By Aggi Ashagre October 17, 2013

As any OG [original gladiator] knows, it can be difficult to keep up with the fast-paced world of Pope & Associates. So, now that season three is in full swing, let’s take a look at the top 5...

Craig Dupuy and other members of American Outlaws of Baton Rouge celebrate the USA soccer victory over Mexico on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, at The Londoner Pub and Grill.

Soccer reaches height of popularity in U.S.

By Rob Kitchen October 17, 2013

Soccer — it’s something many Americans played as children and forgot about over time. Though the sport has long taken a backseat to football in the U.S., the culture of soccer is slowly taking...

10/31 Consortium Fundraising Chair, Lauren Collins, helps set up their float Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, for the upcoming 3rd Annual Halloween Parade on Saturday.

Ghostly Floats: 10/31 Consortium’s Halloween Parade rolls this Saturday

By Sarah Nickel October 17, 2013

A Neverland pest control exterminator hunted Tinkerbell, while “Prince Harming” lurked in the shadows and the Little Mermaid floated by, caught by a fisherman with a hook in her mouth. This...

The Birthday Boys

New sketch show ‘The Birthday Boys’ to premiere Friday on IFC

By Taylor Schoen October 16, 2013

When Bob Odenkirk, best known for his portrayal of crooked lawyer Saul Goodman on “Breaking Bad,” offered a budding comedy troupe the chance of a sketch show, members jumped at the chance to...

This Oct. 5, 2013 photo released by NBC shows guest host Miley Cyrus, left, and Kenan Thompson in a scene from the late-night comedy series "Saturday Night Live," in New York. (AP Photo/NBC, Dana Edelson)

New ‘SNL’ cast lacking in diversity

By Samantha Bares October 16, 2013

There’s no shortage of criticism on “Saturday Night Live,” the longest-running sketch comedy show in American memory. No matter what is being said about the show, the same phrase follows...