The Hangover Part III hits theaters Thursday

Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and the bearded wonder Zach Galifianakis are back for one last road trip in The Hangover Part III, out Thursday. After heading to Thailand in the underwhelming 2009 sequel, the Wolfpack will take a joy ride to bring...

DATE: May 22, 2013 | CATEGORY: (Weekender) Movies

iMBEANCE launch party at the Spanish Moon

A new fashion line will make its debut Saturday night with an over-the-top costume party. iMBEANCE will launch its Tim Burton/Batman series—titled “Marilyn's Revenge” and featuring outlandish fashion based on villains from...

DATE: May 22, 2013 | CATEGORY: (Weekender) Arts

Andrews: Big changes coming to HUD

HUD offices across the nation will be closed Friday as part of a program to reduce costs through unpaid furloughs. The closure means the offices will be shuttered for four days through the Memorial Day weekend, so anyone with time critical issues...

DATE: May 21, 2013 | CATEGORY: Real Estate Weekly

New fundraising effort for Lincoln Theater restoration begins

Those behind a years-long effort to bring the Lincoln Theater in Old South Baton Rouge back to its former glory are gearing up for a new run at raising enough private funds to finally restore the historic theater—with a long-term goal of...

DATE: May 21, 2013 | CATEGORY: Real Estate Weekly

New fundraising effort for Lincoln Theater restoration begins

Those behind a years-long effort to bring the Lincoln Theater in Old South Baton Rouge back to its former glory are gearing up for a new run at raising enough private funds to finally restore the historic theater—with a long-term goal of...

DATE: May 21, 2013 | CATEGORY: Real Estate Weekly

News roundup: Danos to build new headquarters in Gray … Adams and Reese expanding to South Carolina … Cohn Turner officially becomes Perlis store

Making plans: Danos & Curole Marine Contractors has selected a site in Gray, La., to build a new $10 million corporate headquarters, company officials and Gov. Bobby Jindal announced today. In addition, Danos announced it is...

DATE: May 21, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report

'Real Estate Weekly': New fundraising effort for Lincoln Theater restoration begins

Those behind a years-long effort to bring the Lincoln Theater in Old South Baton Rouge back to its former glory are gearing up for a new run at raising enough private funds to finally restore the historic theater—with a long-term goal of...

DATE: May 21, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report

RDA committee recommends loan approval for Government Street 'model block' project

A $700,000 gap loan for Danny McGlynn to renovate the Darensbourg building on Government Street, as well as upgrade several neighboring buildings on the 2900 block of the Mid City street, will be taken up by the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment...

DATE: May 21, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report

Lychees are in season

Lychees have a sweet, floral flavor and translucent flesh. You just have to peel back the thick pinkish skin to find the springy and succulent treat. They're great for snacking and making luscious summer cocktails.

DATE: May 21, 2013 | CATEGORY: Spatula Diaries

News roundup: Yahoo targets youth market with $1.1 billion buy of Tumblr … A look at Facebook, one year after IPO … Many fliers willing to pony up for better seats, poll finds

The big deal: Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet icon that has fallen behind the times. The deal announced this morning represents Mayer's boldest move...

DATE: May 20, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report