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The Movie Filter

Wilco becomes America’s band with new DVD

By Jeff Roedel, July 1, 2009

There is a song on Wilco (The Album), the band’s new record released yesterday that goes “I'll fight, I'll fight, I'll fight, I'll fight for you/ I'll die, I'll die, I'll die, I'll die for you/ I will, I will, I will.”

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The Record Crate

Men and mirrors

By Alex V. Cook, July 1, 2009

Everywhere I went this week, people were swept up in loving Michael Jackson.

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Unleashed

Preventing dark realities from resurfacing

By Adrian Hirsch, July 1, 2009

Even four years after Hurricane Katrina, Dark Water Rising remains disturbing not only to pet owners but to animals themselves.

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The Z-File

Hey LSU, alumni is plural

By Chuck Hustmyre, July 1, 2009

OK, I've had enough of those pompous yellow stickers that dot the back bumpers of cars all over South Baton Rouge that read “LSU ALUMNI.”

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Spatula Diaries

A champion for wine democracy

By Maggie Heyn Richardson, July 1, 2009

If you find yourself stumped on what wine goes with what, or what bottle to bring to dinner, the answer might lie in the Nat Decants Food & Drink Matcher, a new downloadable program for the iPhone and Blackberry by the appealing wine writer Natalie MacLean, author of Red, White, and Drunk All Over and maven of natdecants.com.

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Out Loud

Stormy brings a breath of fresh air

By Rebecca Breeden, May 6, 2009

This week Stormy Daniels, a Scotlandville Magnet grad and adult film actress, launched a listening tour to find out what your issues are.

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Families on the Geaux

Easter celebrations

By Katherine Chenevert, April 1, 2009

The April showers seem to be coming in March this year, but either way, it is a sure sign that spring is on its way along with the Easter bunny and spring flowers.

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Capital Text

I do solemnly text

By Theresa Hudson, January 19, 2009

An all-thumbs journal by a B.R. eighth-grader

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Off The Wall

Where’s the enthusiasm?

By Erin Rolfs, October 1, 2008

My friend Julie works with the Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre.

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Cover 2 Cover

Book it to the book festival

By Sarah Young, October 1, 2008

It's that time again.

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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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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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Today's Events

RocknHorse rides into Prairieville tonight
The Fat Cat Saloon, Prairieville

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Wade Reeves (Country / Southern Rock)
Boudreaux & Thibodeaux

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The Chase Tyler Band (Southern Rock / Country / Rock)
Boudreaux & Thibodeaux

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A Patriotic Celebration
First Baptist Church of Baton Rouge - Downtown

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Anthony Potmesil
Funny Bone Comedy Club

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Anthony Potmesil
Funny Bone Comedy Club

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Red Stick Farmers' Market
Downtown Baton Rouge

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Storytime at Barnes and Noble
Barnes and Noble

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