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Print Edition #5: April 1, 2006
New state museum opens
Thursday, April 6, 2006
The new Louisiana State Museum has more in common with Graceland or Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory than the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Read story.
30 Seconds: Louis Miller
Saturday, April 1, 2006
Gardeners are digging into their first major season since Katrina and Rita. Read story.
Louisiana versus the Ants
Saturday, April 1, 2006
Scattered hills of solenopsis invicta, or South American fire ants, are probably the pothole’s only serious challenger for most prominent nuisance in the Louisiana landscape. Read story.
Stella!
Belgian beer hits Baton Rouge
Saturday, April 1, 2006
Stella Artois, a crisp golden brew, finally hits Baton Rouge. Read story.
The Varsity goes out back
Saturday, April 1, 2006
The new gravel parking lot behind The Varsity on State Street will be used for large-scale concerts beginning Friday, April 7 with a free show by costumed cover band Bag of Donuts. Read story.
Sweet music
Saturday, April 1, 2006
The big live concert in Baton Rouge may be on life support, but there’s still great music to be heard, sometimes in the most unlikely of places. Read story.
225 Editorial
Saturday, April 1, 2006
Despite a grass-roots effort to bring fresh blood and even fresher ideas into local government, the Metro Council not only double-crossed the forces of change, it stabbed them in the back. Read story.
Drawing on inspiration
The Red Stick International Animation Festival continues to push the boundaries of the cartoon
Saturday, April 1, 2006
The Red Stick International Animation Festival continues to push the boundaries of the cartoon Read story.
A Stekler for details
Louisiana boy takes politics to the movies
Saturday, April 1, 2006
Louisiana boy takes politics to the movies Read story.
Get festive
225’s picks for Jazz Fest, Blues Week and Festival International
Saturday, April 1, 2006
225’s picks for Jazz Fest, Blues Week and Festival International Read story.
Fest For All
Elsah, above, will perform at the festival.
Saturday, April 1, 2006
Fest For All lights the fuse on Baton Rouge's summer of downtown festivals Read story.
Studio Time
Local recording engineer makes a big noise with state-of-the-art studio
Saturday, April 1, 2006
Local recording engineer makes a big noise with state-of-the-art studio Read story.
Red Stick blues
Buddy Stewart's Rock Shop and Rhythm Museum keeps BR's blues roots alive and well
Saturday, April 1, 2006
Buddy Stewart's Rock Shop and Rhythm Museum keeps BR's blues roots alive and well Read story.
Drink: Great, lamb-ready California reds
Saturday, April 1, 2006
In case you have a little lamb, you might be looking for a little wine. Read story.
Hot Lunch: Thai Kitchen
Saturday, April 1, 2006
Although I’m not much of a buffet-goer, Thai Kitchen does a really nice rendition. Read story.
The Myrtles, one tasty haunt
Saturday, April 1, 2006
Chef Scott Varnedoe, most recently of Marigny Brasserie in New Orleans, has taken up residence in St. Francisville to re-open the restaurant at The Myrtles Plantation. Read story.
Let’s all have a little lamb
Saturday, April 1, 2006
I have always been a fan of the flavor of lamb—the slightly gamey, rich flavor of the meat with a crusty, well-seasoned exterior and, for me, a ruby-red rare interior. Read story.
Smothered in soul
Get your collard greens here
Saturday, April 1, 2006
Get your collard greens here Read story.
Leonardo Augusto Verde
Saturday, April 1, 2006
When you meet him, you say to yourself you wish you could look that good in a suit. Read story.
Commentary: NO’s loss could be BR’s gain
Industry economics have long kept big shows away, but Katrina may lead to more big shows here. A musician's view.
Saturday, April 1, 2006
Industry economics have long kept big shows away, but Katrina may lead to more big shows here. A musician's view.
Read story.
Wide off the post
One crushing moment with a girls' soccer team
Saturday, April 1, 2006
One crushing moment with a girls' soccer team Read story.
Way to go, Einstein!
LSU astronomer challenges Uncle Albert and gets caught in the political crossfire
Saturday, April 1, 2006
LSU astronomer challenges Uncle Albert and gets caught in the political crossfire Read story.
Swamp Siren
How a summer of fun became 10 years in the Atchafalaya
Saturday, April 1, 2006
How a summer of fun became 10 years in the Atchafalaya
Read story.
Lond Distance: Rhadd Hunt
Saturday, April 1, 2006
Rhadd Hunt has dropped his bass and packed his bags, embarking on a worldwide adventure. So far Hunt has survived a tsunami—though his beach house didn’t—seen many of the world’s ancient wonders and taken countless pictures along the way. Read story.
Chris Frink's ink
Saturday, April 1, 2006
Gov. Blanco’s chief speechwriter Chris Frink is serious about the Bill of Rights. Read story.
Good business, fun times
Saturday, April 1, 2006
This month, there is an event that’s a great time for you, your friends or family, and it’s free. Read story.
Viewing Louisiana history through a brand new lens
Saturday, April 1, 2006
If you happen to be a school-kid going on a field trip to the new Louisiana State Museum, your life is far superior than the lives of school-kids gone before. Read story.