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LSU School of Music students to take part in Atlanta opera’s 24-hour opera project
On Jan. 20 and 21, a current LSU School of Music student and two recent alumni will take part in the Atlanta Opera’s second annual 24-Hour Opera Project, an event which the organization describes a...
Jan 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Starlight signature cocktails debut Jan. 20
Adult Snowball, Whipped Sunrise win contest at season’s first night racing party Two new drinks – the Adult Snowball and the Whipped Sunrise – have been named official signature cocktails of the 20...
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The NMS cast of Grease will perform three shows nightly beginning Jan. 25 at the Northwestern Middle School auditorium, 5200 E. Central Ave in Zachary. The 2011-12 NMS Advanced Drama class, in alphabetical order, is: Kobie Anderson, Kyla Bates, Aldin Brady, Cole Campbell, Dreona Clayton, Alison Cupit, Aaron Day, Collin Delholm, Emma Dry, Corneilus Ford, Ian Futch, Elise Goff, Caitlin Halphen, Taylor Harless, Tamia Hartford, Alea Jones, Victoria Jones, Nash Joyner, Aryanna Kelley, Jamin Kidd, Lauren Lane, Addison Murphy, Catherine O’Brien, Charles Peroyea, Jacelyn Rasti, Jairus Raymond, Alison Robertson, Alana Scott, Skylar Shaw, Ben Terral, Jacob Tidwell, Alice Waxley, Shaterika Winters and Jordy Young. (PHOTO/Submitted)
NMS drama students rehearse for upcoming performances of "Grease" Jan. 25 - 27
The Northwestern Middle School advanced drama class, under the direction of drama teacher Paula Swilley, will present “Grease”, the school version, beginning Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. The music...
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Rotary Club of Avoyelles hosts 2012 Krewe of Cyllenius Mardi Gras Parade
The Members of the Rotary Club of Avoyelles are pleased to announce the eighth annual Krewe of Cyllenius Mardi Gras Parade. This event is being held not only to provide a source of family entertain...
Jan 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Lottery scratch-off winners claim $9.7 million in December, while drawing games produce $7.4 million in winnings
Paying off a vehicle, taking a vacation and purchasing Christmas gifts are just some of the ways winners of the Louisiana Lottery’s scratch-off games planned to spend the more than $9.7 million in ...
Jan 17, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Geana Rust, a featured Zachary Artist Guild member with Mayor David Amrhein. Rust's “Little One” wildlife photograph is on display through March at the City of Zachary Utilities Office. (PHOTO/Submitted)
ZAG artist's wildlife collection now on display at Zachary Utility office
Geana Rust, of Zachary, is an artist with the Zachary Artist Guild and whose work is on display through March at the City of Zachary Utility Office, located at 4650 Main Street. Rust, a Zachary res...
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Quilt the Swamp is an annual fiber art show, curated by Michael Young, that is presented at the Bluebonnet Swamp in Baton Rouge each January/February since 2002. (PHOTO/CFAL)
Off the Wall and into the Swamp: Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center celebrates its 10th annual "Quilt the Swamp" exhibit
BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center invites families and friends to experience the Contemporary Fiber Artists of Louisiana’s "Quilt the Swamp" exhibit through Feb. 4 at Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Ce...
Jan 15, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Zachary Historic Village exhibit is currently on view at the Zachary Branch Library, 1900 Church St. (PHOTO/Submitted)
On View at the Library: Check it out!
Bluebonnet Regional Branch: Bugs! Glasgow Middle School Talented Art students will display their work.   Do the Zoo! BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo exhibit will feature the exciting things happening at the...
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ZFest gets a facelift and will feature new attractions, parking, music, beer and much more. The Zachary Arts and Music Festival runs March 15 - 18. (PHOTO/Stacy Gill)
ZFEST refreshed: Arts and Music Festival runs March 15 - 18
The Zachary Chamber of Commerce has announced it will be hosting the new Zachary Arts & Music Festival, formerly known as ZFest. This will be the sixth annual Chamber-sponsored festival. The new ZF...
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An Associated Women in Arts painting. (PHOTO/WBR Museum)
West Baton Rouge Museum January exhibits
From Saturday, Jan. 14, thru Sunday, March 11, the Life and Landscapes along Louisiana Highway #1 is an exhibit of work by members of the Associated Women in the Arts, which will be featured at the...
Jan 13, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Photo contest to promote South Louisiana Parishes
Lights! Cameras! Action! Get ready to compete with your best photography of the last year in the River Region Art Association's annual Click Art Show. This year's theme is "The Best of the River R...
Jan 12, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Kenny Henderson, LHSAA Executive Director
College Recruitment: Rules of Engagement
High school allows a student- athlete’s skill, passion and intensity for his or her individual sport to mature and develop. The years seem to fly by, and in an instant, the timid athlete we met as ...
Jan 11, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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