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Print Edition #17: March 30, 2007
Priorities, opportunities and potential
Friday, March 30, 2007
This year’s legislative session, because it’s in an odd- numbered year, will focus primarily on fiscal matters. Read story.
Let me entertain you
Friday, March 30, 2007
The reality is that a Third Street entertainment area already exists. Read story.
That ’70s band
Friday, March 30, 2007
I’m a child of the ’70s, and thanks to Jazz Fest, I’m about to relive a piece of my youth. Read story.
Accountability and restraint
Friday, March 30, 2007
That’s exactly what state senators and representatives owe Louisiana as the Legislature prepares to convene its session April 30—accountability for their actions and restraint in their political impulses. Read story.
An artful parade of cars
Friday, March 30, 2007
It has to be painted, collaged, decorated, sculpted or covered in something unusual, but most importantly it must roll. Read story.
Cartoon networking
Friday, March 30, 2007
The Red Stick International Animation Festival grows up Read story.
Apocalypse on record
Friday, March 30, 2007
B.R. music producer Fred Weaver lets local bands step up to the mic Read story.
A world of music
Friday, March 30, 2007
Festival International de Louisiane set for April 25 Read story.
April is short for ‘Jazz Fest’
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Ask diehard traveling music fans all over the world what April means to them, and chances are they will say it’s Jazz Fest Read story.
Inspired by Chris LeBlanc
Thursday, March 29, 2007
The first song a 7-year-old Chris LeBlanc played on stage with his dad and uncles was Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Needle In The Spoon.” Read story.
Seven cocktails to savor
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Baton Rouge is the city of restaurants. Read story.
A rare one for the cellar
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Recently, exactly three bottles of Henschke Hill of Grace 2001 Shiraz were shipped to Louisiana restaurants: Juban’s, Emeril’s and Brennan’s in New Orleans. Read story.
Signature: David Ashley
Thursday, March 29, 2007
David Ashley still has his first racecar, the one he and his father built 30 years ago. Read story.
LIGHTS! CAMERA! INACTION?
Thursday, March 29, 2007
How state government is making life hard for Hollywood.
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A better view than yours
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Cozy home in an unlikely place offers stunning views of Baton Rouge Read story.
The hard road
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Nobody shows up here hoping the training race will be easy. Read story.
Giving kids a fighting chance
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Sheila Moore fights cancer one child at a time Read story.
Boredom beaters
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Worried about your house full of bored kids? Try these ideas.
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Wearing a story
Thursday, March 29, 2007
A family-run t-shirt shop and its network of local artists keep it unique in the city Read story.
Dumpster driving
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Dumpsters for a string of apartment complexes along Burbank Drive have taken up residence right along the road. Read story.
What's New
Thursday, March 29, 2007
A new speakeasy, Vegas to B.R., Isabella’s Pizzeria to open Read story.
Musical buses
Thursday, March 29, 2007
It’s a well-choreographed dance, taking place every morning at 6:50 a.m., 8:10 a.m. and ending at 3:25 p.m. Read story.
Bill Sierich’s toy soldiers
Thursday, March 29, 2007
For those unfamiliar with War Games, other than perhaps the 1983 Matthew Broderick thriller, the dice game is a little like Risk or chess, only taken to the next level. Read story.
Long Distance: Andre Mika
Thursday, March 29, 2007
HERE: Executive director, The Shaw Center for the Arts; Owner and chef, Lava Room
THERE: Director, current programming and production at AOL in New York City Read story.
Parking gets credit
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Question: Is that a new high-tech way to pay for parking? Read story.
New free, outdoor concert series launches
Thursday, March 29, 2007
A free outdoor concert series makes its debut downtown this month, and this one is brought to you by 225 magazine. Read story.
30 SECONDS: Mike Polito
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Mike Polito, President, MAPP Construction Read story.
What's Up?
Thursday, March 29, 2007
More than meets the eye, A new watchdog in town, T-Rex: A pocket rocket on wheels, Blanco bloggin’ Read story.
The benefits of living with vision
Thursday, March 29, 2007
A couple of times a year I scan my personal library and pick out books I read years ago to re-read them. Read story.