baton rouge events: Bayou Country Superfest Comes to Baton Rouge May 28-29 2011
- 05/28/11 05:01 AM
The Bayou Country Superfest is making a return trip to Baton Rouge this weekend. This mega-concert event is expected to draw 90,000 fans to LSU's Tiger Stadium to see some of the top country artists perform. This event will draw thousands of out of town guests into Baton Rouge for the holiday weekend - significantly impacting our local economy. 100% of the flights coming into the Baton Rouge airport are booked and most hotels are booked solid the entire weekend! This year's Superfest features entertainers like Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney and 8 other leading country artists. You can click on this … (0 comments)
baton rouge events: 2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade In Baton Rouge
- 03/24/11 07:00 AM
I got to experience my first St. Patrick's Day Parade in Baton Rouge this past weekend...and it sure was great! I've only been down in Baton Rouge for 10 months and even though my family has lived here for years....I haven't ever had the privilege of experiencing this parade. You might think that everyone down here would be tired of parades since Mardi Gras just ended....but you'd be WRONG! This parade came right past my front door, so I got a birds-eye view....and it was spectacular. There were over 100 entries in this parade...from marching bands, to floats and everything in … (3 comments)
baton rouge events: 2012 United States Bowling Congress Tournament Comes to Baton Rouge
- 03/03/11 01:20 AM
The 2012 United States Bowling Congress is coming to Baton Rouge starting February 11, 2012! This tournament was held in Baton Rouge in 2005 and the participants had such a great time, that they have decided to return. I know this doesn't come as much of a surprise to those of us who live here, but the hospitality and good times that were shown to this group are still being talked about. I was actually shocked that the size of this event and the number of visitors that it will bring to Baton Rouge. It is estimated that more than 100,000 … (1 comments)
baton rouge events: Baton Rouge Creates New Branding Image
- 02/04/11 05:57 AM
The Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce has announced a new branding initiative for Baton Rouge as the 'Creative Capital of the South'. To help support this launch - more than 60 local and regional business partners of the Chamber have agreed to use this branding/tagline with their own marketing efforts. The brand will highlight Baton Rouge's desire to become a haven for creative types - whether they are architects, software developers, tv & movie producers or high-tech entrepreneurs. I think this is a really smart move for Baton Rouge. Becoming a city and/or region that welcomes, supports, encourages and provides infrastructure … (0 comments)
baton rouge events: My Day with Yelp!Baton Rouge
- 01/31/11 03:49 AM
I had an amazing last Saturday as I volunteered at Yelp!BR. Yelp!BR is a no-kill animal welfare group that is doing some amazing things in Baton Rouge for dogs. Yelp's mission statement is to end euthanasia of healthy and treatable companion animals in the Greater Baton Rouge Area through education and providing expanded adoption and fostering options. I'm a member of Forum 35 - which is a group dedicated to improving Baton Rouge - both from a economic and societal perspective. Forum 35 put together a group to help spruce up Yelp. We re-landscaped, repainted, removed debris from the back yard … (0 comments)
baton rouge events: HGTV Comes to Baton Rouge!
- 01/22/11 02:01 AM
HGTV is headed to Baton Rouge and is looking for a few good homeowners that have renovated some portion of their home within the last 3 years. HGTV's show - Bang For Your Buck - evaluates home renovation projects and estimates the return on investment the homeowner can expect. If you've ever watched the show - you know that HGTV is looking for peppy, non-camera shy people! They will be selecting 3 local homes to feature on the program and the homeowners will get the opportunity talk about their renovation on camera. I personally enjoy watching this show and am sometimes … (2 comments)
baton rouge events: Day of Service - Mt. Olive Cemetery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- 01/18/11 08:46 AM
I had the privilege of volunteering yesterday on a project to help clean up Mt. Olive Cemetery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Mt. Olive is one of the oldest cemeteries in Baton Rouge - with a founding date of around 1850. Unfortunately it does not have a caretaker or funding to help keep the cemetery maintained. Hands on Baton Rouge organized a clean-up day for the cemetary - which was a follow-up to a previous clean-up day they organized in October. We painted/whitewashed as many of the above ground tombs as we had paint for and when we ran out of paint, … (0 comments)
baton rouge events: Baton Rouge Museums Celebrate the Holiday Season with Exhibits
- 12/12/10 04:43 AM
The LSU Museum of Art the Louisiana State Archives are celebrating the Holiday season with exhibits showcasing antique and handmade toys. LSU's exhibit runs through January 16, 2011 and features a small sampling of the Museum's extensive holdings of antique toys. There is a rocking horse from 1870, numerous porcelain baby dolls and train sets on display. LSU is conducting a toy drive in conjuction with this display. You can bring in a new, unwrapped toy during the month of December for the US Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. You can call 225.389.7200 or click here for more information. … (0 comments)
baton rouge events: Santa Came to Baton Rouge Today!
- 12/11/10 08:03 AM
More precisely - Santa was in Addis this morning. I was invited to play Santa Claus this morning for the Dow Westside YMCA in Addis. My sister is in charge of membership and she asked if I would be there to help with their Christmas celebration this morning. It was a great time - I got to meet and have my picture taken with more than 60 kids this morning! And after the picture taking was over - we played some games, ate pancakes and even danced in a conga line. Its so easy to get wrapped up, distracted and maybe … (0 comments)
baton rouge events: 30th Annual Tigerama Concert in Baton Rouge - November 15, 2010
- 11/12/10 10:52 AM
What a great event - if you haven't gone....you need to go. Features performances by the LSU Wind Ensemble, LSU Symphonic Winds and finally the Tiger Band! The event is Monday, November 15, 2010 at 8pm in the Baton Rouge River Center. This is a fundraiser for the Tiger Band and the LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts. Tickets are $17 and there are $100 VIP tickets available which include a reception. Come out and support LSU and its music programs! Click here for more information.
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baton rouge events: Upcoming Baton Rouge Events - November 7, 2010
- 11/08/10 09:09 AM
Its a busy time in Baton Rouge and there are lots of great events happening in the next few weeks. Here are a few of my favorites - go check them out! Louisiana Festival of Festivals - This is the mother of all festivals as it highlights and gives more information about more than 24 other festivals that occur in the Louisiana. Some of the highlighted festivals include the Strawberry Festival, Oyster Festival, the Kite Fest Louisiane and the Giant Omelette Celebration. This event runs from Nov 11 - Nov 14 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. Here is a … (0 comments)
The Bayou Country Superfest is making a return trip to Baton Rouge this weekend. This mega-concert event is expected to draw 90,000 fans to LSU's Tiger Stadium to see some of the top country artists perform.
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