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“A Brush with Burden” accepting submissions for exhibition

By Kevin Thibodeaux
Entertainment Writer
September 11, 2011

The "A Brush with Burden" art program is accepting submissions to be displayed in an exhibit next year. Artwork should depict the Rural Life Museum's Burden Center, home of horticultural research projects...

Husband and wife team Christopher Jarrell and Bernice Levy (right) instruct a dance class focused on Chicago Step.

New Chicago Steppin’ dance class offered as leisure class

By Claire Caillier
Contributing Writer
September 11, 2011

The smooth sounds of R&B can be heard outside classrooms in the Huey P. Long Fieldhouse on Thursday nights while participants learn the basics of Chicago Steppin'. Chicago Steppin', an urban ballroom...

DC reboot provides new beginning

By Nishanth Coontoor, Staff Writer
September 10, 2011

Reboots happen all the time with films and television shows, and even comic books have undergone numerous facelifts over the past century. However, the concept of completely starting the entire 60 year...

Pottermore expands magic for fans

By Ashley Broder, Staff Writer
September 10, 2011

Fans of Harry Potter should grab their wands, spell books and invisibility cloaks as they prepare for the next level of J.K. Rowling's magical world of Harry Potter. Pottermore, a new online experience...

Taylor Made: Three 9/11 films done right

By Taylor Balkom
Entertainment Writer
September 7, 2011

National tragedies are a touchy subject when it comes to filmmaking. If the movie is made too soon, it can seriously offend people. If it's made too late, the relevance may fade. It's hit or miss in terms...

A Chinese food dish at Koi Sushi restaurant

Koi Sushi offers ‘traditional’ by-request menu

By Haylie Navarre
Entertainment Writer
September 7, 2011

North Gate's Koi Sushi is well-known for its signature sushi rolls and college-friendly prices. What they are less renowned for is an authentic Chinese menu that's only available upon request. Koi manager...

Ultimate Fighting rises in popularity in BR

By Kevin Thibodeaux
Entertainment Writer
September 6, 2011

Arm bar, triangle choke and rear choke. Those unfamiliar with the terminology probably don't frequent one of the many local bars and restaurants that have been showing Ultimate Fighting Championship events...

La. artists use unconventional materials in LASM showcase

By Joey Groner
Entertainment Writer
September 6, 2011

For many artists, the process of creating art consists of drawing, painting or sculpting. But local artists Shawne Major, Troy Dugas and Jonathan Pellitteri aren't like most artists. All three artists'...

Broadway entertainer to sing, dance, tell stories

By Kevin Thibodeaux
Entertainment Writer
September 6, 2011

Tony Award winner Ben Vereen will kick off the Union Theater's season with his show "Ben Vereen Sings Broadway and More" on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. It's a one-man show along with a band, said Terry Serio,...

Fat Cow burgers and salads restaurant opens on Highland

By Emily Herrington
Entertainment Writer
September 4, 2011

 Down on Highland Road near the south gates of campus is Baton Rouge's newest burger joint, Fat Cow. "Whether you like the name or not, it sticks in people's heads," manager Richard Cassagne said. Fat...

Student-made movie ranked in top 15 in 48-Hour Film Project

By Haylie Navarre
Entertainment Writer
September 4, 2011

Diego Andrés Rodríguez Delfino stood before a cheering audience Aug. 30 at the Blue Nile club in New Orleans as his film "Plaquemine" was selected as one of the top 15 films out of 48 submissions. The...