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University alum’s iPhone app enters top-100 games

Apple's App Store hosts more than 350,000 apps available for download, and at least two of them were designed by a University graduate. Ben Richardson, computer science alumnus, launched his second game...

Graduate student connects people through clay

By Cathryn Core
Entertainment Writer
April 5, 2011

Brooke Cassady sees the potential for creation in a block of clay. The ceramics graduate student developed the concept of "communiPLAYtion: Getting Our Hands Dirty Together," an event that allows students...

Stand-up comic Brian Regan coming to the Red Stick

By Andrew Price
Entertainment Writer
April 5, 2011

It's not often the opportunity arises to see a G-rated comedy show that's actually funny, but Brian Regan's upcoming show in Baton Rouge is just that. The critically acclaimed funny man will be headlining...

Baton Rouge staple Chelsea’s Cafe offers diverse spring music lineup

By Jeanne Lyons
Entertainment Writer
April 5, 2011

Chelsea's Cafe offers more than crawfish risotto, tasty tomato basil soup and numerous cold beers on tap. Nestled under the Perkins Road overpass, the restaurant also serves as a music venue for brass...

La.-made film to premiere Friday

By Jeanne Lyons
Entertainment Writer
March 30, 2011

University professor Zack Godshall's locally produced film "Lord Byron" will premiere at the Manship Theatre in the Shaw Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. Friday. For $10, audiences can experience the University...

University alumnus opens seafood restaurant in ‘plagued’ spot

By Taylor Balkom
Entertainment Writer
March 30, 2011

Spring in Louisiana brings many changes: warmer temperatures, pollen floating in the air, 100 percent humidity all day and, most importantly, seafood. Many restaurants can satisfy those cravings, but a...

Revelers get funky Jan. 29 at an Electronic TKVR event on Tulane Avenue in New Orleans. Electronic TKVR will head to The Varsity Theatre on Saturday.

Electronic TKVR to take over Baton Rouge this weekend

By Cathryn Core
Entertainment Writer
March 30, 2011

Students seeking a deviation from the mundane monotony of Tigerland nightlife finally have the opportunity to get their party on — electro style. If wild dancing, loud beats and a killer light show...

 

Theater senior competes for chance to audition for off-Broadway ‘Rent’

By Andrew Price
Entertainment Writer
March 23, 2011

Shelley Regner is singing her heart out. The theater senior is competing in an online contest for an opportunity to audition for an off-Broadway revival of the critically acclaimed musical "Rent." The...

Kelsey Rypl, manager of Rodeo Boutique, organizes clothes at the store March 9.

Neutrals, florals on trend for spring

By Cathryn Core
Entertainment Writer
March 15, 2011

Students have come out of their cozy study burrows in search of crisp air, green grass and sunshine, which means sweats are out, and the time to whip out saucy spring wardrobes has arrived. From florals...

Sequelitis takes Hollywood by storm

By Jordan Alsaqa, Senior Staff Writer
March 13, 2011

In the past decade, the American film industry has seen an increased number of sequels released each year. From a high of 24 sequels in 2003, to the 19 released last year, the dependence on established...

Baseball Project to rock out in BR

By Jeanne Lyons
Entertainment Writer
March 10, 2011

Baseball meets rock ‘n' roll Monday with musicians from R.E.M., The Dream Syndicate and Minus 5 collaborating with original music that embraces America's favorite pastime at the Manship Theatre. The...

 

Progressive music festival Foburg offers affordable experience in New Orleans

By Jeanne Lyons
Entertainment Writer
March 9, 2011

Non-traditional music connoisseurs can caravan to New Orleans this weekend for a three-day music experience at the Foburg music festival. Located in the historical Frenchmen Street and Marigny area, the...