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The Record Crate

It's a wonder I get out of the house at all

By Alex V. Cook, May 7, 2008

I had everything lined up, a ticket for Friday's Jazzfest to see Richard Thompson, John Prine and Stevie Wonder all in one fell swoop when things fell through and I couldn't get out of town in time.

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The Z-File

The dumbest guy in Louisiana

By Chuck Hustmyre, May 7, 2008

Who's the absolute dumbest man in Louisiana today? I'll give you three guesses. You're right, and on your first guess, too.

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The Movie Filter

The Savages gets brutally honest

By Jeff Roedel, May 7, 2008

Okay, so Iron Man did gangbusters at the box office over the weekend, and fans of the Filter may be saying: "We told you so!" in response to last week's edition where I kind of bashed the movie.

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Off The Wall

Department of Defense

By Erin Rolfs, May 7, 2008

I had the unique experience of attending Department of Defense schools almost my whole life.

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Families on the Geaux

Why we do what we do

By Katherine Chenevert, May 1, 2008

Last year my preschooler came home with an assignment for me: to write a description of what I do each day.

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Cover 2 Cover

Stanza? My first car was a stanza

By Sarah Young, April 29, 2008

Well, we've finally crowned a new poet laureate.

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Spatula Diaries

New Orleans eats, the Fest and beyond

By Maggie Heyn Richardson, April 29, 2008

The rain is threatening to mess with Jazz Fest again this weekend, but here five real good reasons to brave the weather: crawfish bread, mango freeze, stuffed artichokes, beggars' purses and soft-shell crab po-boys.

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Red Stuck

Jewish reel history

By Brandi Simmons, January 23, 2008

My exposure to Jewish culture has been limited to reading The Diary of Anne Frank and Night in school and TV and movies.

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Marissa Explains It All

Election leftovers

By Marissa Frayer, October 23, 2007

I see you. You're still in election mode and rightfully so with a few runoffs yet to settle.

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Learning to Fly

Big E’s high-flying basketball fantasy

By E. Eric Guirard, September 5, 2007

A personal diary from Michael Jordan’s Flight School basketball camp, August 2007

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The Hungry American

A Chinese death

By Frank McMains, July 31, 2007

The flesh of the body was grey. The fingers gently broke the surface in the wake of a passing boat.

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A Cajun Carpet Ride

Maids everywhere, but at what price?

By Hessam Parzivand, June 5, 2007

In the rich Persian Gulf states of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, where I have been passing most of my time, there are two types of people.

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Art Link

Rice done right – carvings and paintings

By Carole Irby-Smith, April 4, 2007

Louisiana artist Bill Rice has a great exhibit at the Livingston Parish Arts Council that runs through April 20.

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Baby Talk

In sickness and in health

By Heather Moret, April 3, 2007

"Honey, can you come up here? I need your help."

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The New McCoy

Au revoir, for now

By Kelsey McCoy, December 27, 2006

A year ago—or even just six months ago—I would never have imagined visiting Louisiana, let alone sitting on the front porch of some random LSU apartment, drinking Abita beer and learning how to talk like Boudreaux.

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Culture Corner

The Dreamgirls experience

By Roderick Hawkins, December 27, 2006

Every once in awhile, something comes along to remind you that “Life’s not as bad as it may seem if you open your eyes to what’s in front of you.”

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Night Crawler

Strong drinks and confused bartenders

By Casey Potts, August 15, 2006

As a college student on a Wednesday night, there used to be only one thing on my mind - Bogie’s.

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Cafe Culture

All about the Mall

By Amy Weiner, June 6, 2006

And, as a true Baton Rougean, my visits to the old mall, Cortana, are few and far between, but last week I took a stroll down memory lane with my mom and sister and experienced what can only be compared to an elephant graveyard.

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Secret Gourmet

Great Italian in Mid City

By Secret Gourmet, April 7, 2006

I dine at Monjunis, which offers traditional Italian fare at a good price. And Tigre's has a Louisiana menu that includes pan seared duck breast.

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Dress 2 a Tee

Dressed by Katrina

By Julie Tota, March 23, 2006

Blown in by Hurricane Katrina, Chatta Box is an awesome boutique.

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No. 7

Three Burials is entertaining

By No. 7, March 16, 2006

Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada is filled with mystery, murder, infidelity.

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Louisiana Lottery Tunes at Noon
Main Street Market

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Argentine Tango Lessons
Roux House

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Folkways: Contemporary Folk Art by artists Anna Williams, Alvin Batiste, and Michael Smith
Community Gallery (427 Laurel Street)

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Preschool Storytime at the Library
Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library

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Louisiana Art and Artists’ Guild Arts and Crafts Drawing Workshop
Louisiana Art and Artists' Guild Studio in the Park

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Prenatal Yoga
Bluebonnet Parc shopping center 5921 Bluebonnet Boulevard Baton Rouge, LA 70836

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