BASEBALL/SOFTBALL ACTION FROM TUESDAY ...

Two shutouts highlighted local baseball and softball action Tuesday.

My Shout: We do deserve a break today

Now before I begin, I want to set the record  straight. This column may make it sound like I’m a fan of chick flicks, but honestly, I’m not. Pretty Woman? Hated it! Bridget Jones’ Diary? Pu-leese! P.S. I Love You? Not if you paid me would I watch that again! However, every now and then there’s that one film aimed at the chick, that speaks to me, and this weekend was one of those moments.

Student art show unleashes local talent

A number of Ascension Parish high schools, middle schools, primary schools and elementary schools were represented at an art show recently in the area.

New resources abound at Gonzales Library

On Saturday at 10 a.m., residents and local and parish officials were on hand for the dedication of the newly improved library on Irma. Boulevard.

Newsmaker: Anita Young in the Spotlight

A short question and answer interview with Ascension Parish Libraries Public Relations Director, Anita Young.

Cast announced for "terrifying and bawdy" ACT offering

Ascension Community Theatre will present Medea and Lysistrata at the Pasqua Theater in Gonzales for one weekend only, April 7-9.

The Greek tragedy Medea,  and Lysistrata, a comedic battle of the sexes, will be presented in traditional Greek performance, with comedy following tragedy.

2011 Mayor's Day at the Races

Friday, March 25, was the 2011 Mayor’s Day at the Races.

BR Ballet Theatre celebrates 50 years of dance

April is a special month for the performers and staff at the Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre.

Apart from their 2010-11season coming to a close, this April sees the theatre celebrate the end of their 50th year of bringing arts, culture and most of all dance to the many residents of South Louisiana.

Art Gumbo Market set for Saturday

With Spring just around the corner, the River Region Art Association will offer the Art Gumbo Market on Saturday, March 19 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. under the trees at Houmas House Plantation just off Hwy. 44 on the River Road.

Milner displays art at Barnes & Noble

Carolin Milner, artist and instructor in oils, Chinese watercolor, and ceramics will have her artworks on display at Barnes & Noble Bookstore at Perkins Rowe in Baton Rouge for March.

‘Nunsense’: Spring Musical at Ascension Community Theatre

From February 24-27 and March 3-5, 201, the Ascension Community Theatre will be performing ‘Nunsense’ with evening performances at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

Gonzales plans concerts in Jambalaya Park

Mayor Barney Arceneaux announced plans for a new, free concert series in Jambalaya Park.

Auditions set for commemoration of Baton Rouge bus boycott

Dance auditions will be held for the “The Fading Line,” a commemoration of the 1953  Baton Rouge Bus Boycott, Sunday, Jan. 16 at 2p.m.

Students perform ‘Christmas on Candy Cane Lane Play’

First Grade students from Lakeside Primary School performed the annual Christmas on Candy Cane Lane Play on December 14 and December 16 in Lakeside's cafeteria.

Ascension native takes filmmaking talent to India

On Dec. 26, a group of Louisiana filmmakers, led by Ascension Parish native Shanna Forrestall will travel to Navsari, India, in order to capture the spirit of the Manav Kalyan Trust.

St. Mark’s Na Na Sha Ensemble releases ‘Look Beyond’ album

The Na Na Sha Ensemble of St. Mark Catholic Church recently released their CD entitled “Look Beyond.”

NOCCA offers an information meeting Dec. 8 at the Library in Dutchtown

Are you a middle or high school student with a passion for the arts and would like to apply and audition to NOCCA?

Q&A with Sesame Street illustrator Joe Mathieu

Joe Mathieu has illustrated more than 100 children’s books and has created thousands of illustrations for Sesame Street books and other products.

 

Brian Mackey: Let's get on with the show already

Nothing kills the mood before a show like a clunky cell phone announcement or fundraising pitch from the stage.

This ‘Rock Candy’ has a tasty bite

Five questions with Femke Hiemstra about "Rock Candy," her lovely and surreal book of collected art.

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