It’s late afternoon, and the patio at Bin 77 Bistro in Perkins Rowe is a hive of activity. Diners munch on shareable flatbreads and charcuterie boards while sipping wine in the balmy Louisiana fall. Ordinarily, this would seem like a happy hour crowd, meeting before the dinner rush for discounted drinks and snacks. But no, this is the dinner rush–or at least the beginning of it. Like the rest of…
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There’s a giant nose in David Montgomery John’s garage. It’s 3 feet tall and made of papier-mâché, and he’s dreaming up how to use it in a future storefront display. He imagines it suspended in front of silk chartreuse curtains, illuminated by stage lighting. Maybe he’ll install a smoke machine behind it, billowing fumes in front of the window. And underneath the nostrils, he’ll bestow candles from his new luxury…
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See the new lights at Burden all month Burden Museum & Gardens' brand-new Louisiana Lights: Where the Holidays Shine display is officially open now through Saturday, Dec. 29. Experience this festive attraction that lights up the beauty of nature during the holidays. Walking through the Windrush Gardens, guests will see illuminated garden rooms, a sparkling lake and a tunnel of light on the grounds. As Louisiana is known for its…
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Seimone Augustus’ teammates called her “Money.” Not because she was showy, but for her reliability and exceptional skill. Quiet and understated, she’s long been known for letting her talent speak for itself. Back in May, at a press conference naming her as a new LSU Women’s Basketball assistant coach, Augustus commented on transitioning from player to college coach, and finding a new voice in the process. Her bona fides on…
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