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Abita's Satsuma Harvest Wit is a thin wheat beer that falls short of the brewery's usual level of quality.

Beer of the Week: Satsuma Harvest not Abita’s best

By Connor Tarter July 24, 2013

The Abita Brewing Company is good at localizing their beers while making them palatable to beer drinkers outside of Louisiana — most of the time. Abita has a series of beers called “Harvest.”...

FILE - In this Saturday, July 13, 2013 file photo, a mother holds and sits with her children after hearing the verdict of not guilty in the trial of neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman at the Seminole County Courthouse, in Sanford, Fla. Zimmerman was cleared of all charges Saturday in the shooting of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin, whose killing unleashed furious debate across the U.S. over racial profiling, self-defense and equal justice. Some view Zimmerman's acquittal as a blow to race relations. (AP Photo/Mike Brown, File)

Opinion: Race dialogue needed in media

By Aggi Ashagre July 24, 2013

“N-Word vs. Cracker: Which Is Worse?” That was the tagline of a recent panel discussion on CNN that caused much backlash for the network. Similar discussions have made their way into the homes...

FILE - This Aug. 19, 2012 file photo shows actor Cory Monteith at the 2012 Do Something awards in Santa Monica, Calif. Monteith, who shot to fame in the hit TV series "Glee" but was beset by addiction struggles so fierce that he once said he was lucky to be alive, was found dead in a Vancouver hotel room, police said. He was 31. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

This Week in Pop Culture: July 15

By Aggi Ashagre July 19, 2013

“Glee” Star Dies from Drug Overdose 31-year-old Cory Monteith of “Glee” fame died tragically in a Vancouver hotel room on Saturday. The actor was reportedly found alone in the hotel...

"American Horror Story" and "Game of Thrones" lead 2013 Primetime Emmy nominations

“American Horror Story” and “Game of Thrones” lead 2013 Primetime Emmy nominations

By Aggi Ashagre July 18, 2013

The 2013 Primetime Emmy Awards nominations were announced early Thursday morning, kicking off the long-awaited television award show season. Actors Aaron Paul and Neil Patrick Harris announced the nominations...

Irish cinema festival exhibits culture through video

By Aggi Ashagre July 17, 2013

It’s only a wee bit longer until the fifth-annual Baton Rouge Irish Film Festival takes the city by storm once again. The festival, which started in 2009, vows to introduce the rich Irish culture...

Review: Sara Bareilles, "The Blessed Unrest"

Review: Sara Bareilles, “The Blessed Unrest”

By Aggi Ashagre July 17, 2013

Grade: B+ In an unfortunate age where radio stations favor songs filled with auto-tuned voices and synthesizers, Sara Bareilles gives listeners a welcome change with her latest album, “The Blessed...

The Samuel Adams Thirteenth Hour stout is a dark Belgian-style ale that offers flavors of dark fruit like cherries and raisins.

Beer of the Week: Thirteenth Hour is dark, fruity

By Connor Tarter July 17, 2013

Samuel Adams, the major beer brand offered by the Boston Beer Company, is well known for being the only “good beer” with a multi-million dollar ad campaign. Some beer drinkers shy away from...

Celebs tweet the darndest things

Celebs tweet the darndest things

By Amber Mason July 17, 2013

Before the advent of Twitter, we never had direct, real-time information on the celebrities we love. From what they eat to how they feel, Twitter gives us live entertainment. Celebrities let their true...

Art Melt attendees can create his or her own artwork on the graffiti wall. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the event.

Melt With You: Art Melt celebrates 10 years

By Taylor Schoen July 17, 2013

Paintings, photography and performances all are a part of Baton Rouge’s signature local art competition Art Melt. Presented by Forum 35, a young professional philanthropic group that promotes cultural...

A mint julep cocktail is displayed Friday, July 12, 2013 at Huey's, a new bar in downtown Baton Rouge.

Huey’s hosts grand opening

By Aggi Ashagre July 13, 2013

Huey’s Bar welcomed a large crowd to its grand opening on Friday night. Huey’s is the latest addition to the growing nightlife scene in the downtown Baton Rouge area. Tucked away on Third St.,...

The use of pure strawberry juice in Abita Strawator gives the beer a hazy appearance and a very sweet aroma.

Beer of the Week: Abita Select Strawator

By Connor Tarter July 11, 2013

Abita Brewing Company, the brewery of choice for many Louisiana residents, has released yet another beer as a part of its Select series — Strawator. Anyone familiar with Abita’s beer selection...

Huey's Bar strives to capture political Louisiana heritage

Huey’s Bar strives to capture political Louisiana heritage

By Aggi Ashagre July 11, 2013

The Kingfish is being resurrected through Huey’s Bar in downtown Baton Rouge. The bar’s name is a tribute to Louisiana’s 40th governor, Huey P. Long, who served from 1928-1932. Although...