Local tourism enthusiasts, listen up

A “State of the Stick” address gives an overview of the travel industry in the Capital Region, as part of Louisiana’s Tourism Awareness Week. Actor Jamie Wax hosts the event, and speakers include Mayor Kip Holden and Todd Mitchell of the River Center. Sponsored by the Baton Rouge Convention & Visitors Bureau, the presentation starts at 3 p.m. Thursday at Lyceum Dean on Third Street. (File photo)