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Zoo shines with animal light sculptures

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November 30, 2011

A moonlit stroll around the zoo beneath lighted monkeys hanging from trees isn't a typical way to celebrate the holidays. The Baton Rouge Zoo is hoping to change that. ZooLights, an event held at the zoo...

A Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre ballerina leaps during the snow scene during a rehearsal of its 2011 production of "The Nutcracker."

Ballet adds Cajun twist to ‘The Nutcracker’

By Kittu Pannu
November 30, 2011

The Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre will debut its holiday classic, "The Nutcracker: A Tale from the Bayou," on Dec. 17 and 18 at the River Center Theatre, and some University students may spot a familiar face...

A new art gallery is on display at the Baton Rouge Gallery.

Baton Rouge Gallery’s new exhibit features local artists

By Eastan Croson
Entertainment Writer
November 30, 2011

The Baton Rouge Gallery's new exhibit gives locals the opportunity to set their sights on contemporary art from talented artists who have their roots in southern Louisiana. "We are an artist-cooperative...

Students still unaware of Google+ capabilities

By Kevin Thibodeaux
Entertainment Writer
November 30, 2011

When Google+ launched this summer, it seemed poised to challenge Facebook as the Internet's premiere social networking site. Five months later, the service is losing steam by the day. The website is failing...

Local charities give back during the holiday season

By Haylie Navarre
Entertainment Writer
November 28, 2011

Holiday cheer is often spread through giving gifts, but some feel people get so caught up in buying presents they forget the true meaning of the holidays. To keep the spirit of giving alive during the...

Communication studies students show off semester’s work

By Emily Herrington
Entertainment Writer
November 28, 2011

Communication studies students will show off the culmination of their labors this semester today and Wednesday in the department's Fall Showcase. The showcase will feature works from five different communication...

Christmas tree for Candlelight Celebration survived Katrina, Rita

By Ryan Buxton
Associate Managing Editor
November 28, 2011

The University's 32-foot-tall Christmas tree came to campus with quite the survival story. Before it was delivered to campus the week before Thanksgiving — complete with a police escort — the...

Culture Club: Cowboys censorship could be PR disaster

By Taylor Balkom
Entertainment Writer
November 28, 2011

Two bits, four bits, six bits, a dollar! All for censorship, stand up and...wait, what? Who would have thought a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader would have her Twitter account silenced after being tackled during...

Movies based on books boost reads’ popularity

By Kevin Thibodeaux
Entertainment Writer
November 28, 2011

This holiday season, "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," "The Hunger Games" and "Sherlock Holmes" will all take a leap of faith from the page to the screen. Movies based on books are a popular way for films...

Lingerie Soiree flaunted at Club Theory

By Emily Herrington
Entertainmnet Writer
November 21, 2011

Fishnets, stilettos and lingerie ruled Club Theory on Saturday night, and it was all for a good cause. Club Theory on Main Street hosted the first-ever Lingerie Soiree fashion show to benefit Capitol Area...

Louisiana State Museum hosts exhibit showcasing life and work of Mignon Faget

By Emily Herrington
Entertainment Writer
November 21, 2011

At 78 years old, New Orleans artist Mignon Faget is still hard at work — and she has no intention of stopping. The artist best known for her intricate jewelry designs is showcasing pieces from her...

Culture Club: Black Friday shopping tips

By Kevin Thibodeaux
Entertainment Writer
November 21, 2011

As the joy of spending time with relatives is replaced by desires for more stuff, Black Friday offers the opportunity to indulge in mankind's most basic desire — cheap gifts. The yearly tradition...