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.” Read more...

Diva does Baton Rouge

By Roderick Hawkins, October 11, 2006

Monday night was one of the best nights I've had in Baton Rouge...EVER! Read more...

Fall: the best season

By Roderick Hawkins, September 20, 2006

When it comes to the performing arts, fall is the best time of the year. Read more...

The Culture of Karaoke

By Roderick Hawkins, July 25, 2006

At the end of June, I went to a birthday party for a friend at Fred’s in Tigerland. Read more...

Make it to the Melt

By Roderick Hawkins, July 12, 2006

In 2004, I returned to Baton Rouge after a three-year hiatus in Chicago. Read more...

Downloading culture

By Roderick Hawkins, July 5, 2006

If you frequently check out the 225 Web site and (I hope) this blog, chances are you’re a pretty savvy Internet user. Read more...

Broadway in Baton Rouge

By Roderick Hawkins, June 20, 2006

Sunday night I gathered with a few friends to watch the Tony awards. Read more...

Get Your Groove on

By Roderick Hawkins, June 7, 2006

In my opinion, watching a dance ensemble perform is something you either connect to, or disengage from immediately. Read more...

Expose yourself to opera

By Roderick Hawkins, May 24, 2006

Every now and then at the office I’ll cue up a CD of Leontyne Price, Maria Callas, Kathleen Battle or Denyce Graves singing arias from various operas. Read more...

Put your money where your art is

By Roderick Hawkins, May 17, 2006

Like I’ve done at many fundraisers I’ve been too, I mixed, mingled, ate finger food and drank wine. However, the most important thing I did was write a check. Read more...

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