Donaldsonville, Wassup.
Plantations, mud races, shooting ranges, and crawfish boils—Donaldsonville is buck. I had always wanted to visit since I heard the shout-out to Donaldsonville in the song “Walk Like Ronald” by Hot Boy Ronald, the rapper from New...
DATE: June 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: The Weekly Dope
Best of the Best 2 spoof night
Experience a night of comedy with dinner and a movie Thursday evening at Manship Theatre. The Family Dinner Comedy Troupe will be providing the snark while guests enjoy the 1980s action film Best of the Best 2. Dinner will be provided by...
DATE: June 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: (Weekender) Events
VIP tickets available for Hot Off the Press
We are just one week away from 225's next Hot Off the Press event. The festivities kick off at 6 p.m. next Wednesday at The Pelican House (
DATE: June 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: (Weekender) Events
Word on the street
We asked brokers, developers and appraisers to weigh in on the biggest deals, hottest areas and future direction of commercial real estate in Baton Rouge.
DATE: June 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: News
Environmental leader laments 3 recent industrial accidents
Two fatal explosions at Ascension Parish chemical plants last week, and a ruptured natural gas pipeline in Washington Parish this week, ought to be a "wake-up call," says Marylee Orr, who directs the Louisiana Environmental Action Network. "To have...
DATE: June 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
A retreat would do Republicans good
When I attended Catholic High in the '60s, the senior class each spring loaded onto buses and went off to a three-day retreat at Manresa House, which still operates today in its antebellum setting on River Road in St. James Parish. There we observed...
DATE: June 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Cool Animal Activities for Hot Summer Nights
At BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, the heat of the day can sometimes look like the still of the night. During the summer, many animals conserve their energy by sleeping when the temperatures soar. So, the staff has two programs designed to let the public...
DATE: June 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Unleashed
'Business Report': Father knows best
In honor of Father's Day, Business Report recently asked five Baton Rouge businesspeople to discuss the most valuable lessons they've learned from working alongside their fathers. Their responses reflect a mix of practical advice for the...
DATE: June 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
'225 Dine': Summer buzz
With the heat upon us, now is the perfect time to take a look at the best summer beers. Thanks to a team of many, including the staff of 225 and Business Report as well as Brenton Day—aka
DATE: June 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Q&A with Matt Schwartz
Matt Schwartz has four jobs. You might have seen at GoYaYa's, serving up crepes; or trying to find that one song for a film at Fusion Media Studios. Once a week, he also trades a few hours of work at Yoga Bliss for free classes.
DATE: June 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: What's the Big Picture
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