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Designer Suzanne Perron with some of her bridal gowns.
From New Orleans to Seventh Avenue and back, new LSU Press book captures the rise of designer Suzanne Perron
After years working alongside Vera Wang, Carolina Herrera, Anna Sui and Ralph Rucci in New York, Louisiana native Suzanne Perron returned home to New Orleans in 2005 to open her own custom design b...
Jan 10, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Twelve-story animated lightshow to dazzle downtown, salute LSU, BCS and showcase New Orleans
Capping off a week of major sporting events in the Crescent City, New Orleans-based Entergy Corporation has arranged to showcase its hometown during the BCS national championship game with a series...
Jan 09, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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BRLT announces auditions for "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum"
The Baton Rouge Little Theater, or BRLT, will hold vocal auditions for Stephen Sondheim’s, “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum,” on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 10 a.m. by appointment only. Da...
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James R., of New Orleans, donated a portions of prize money to Wounded Warrior Foundation.
New Orleans attorney wins top civilian spot in web reality show, donates portion of prize money to Wounded Warrior I
James R. attributes his knowledge and reasoning abilities used every day as a lawyer to helping him win the top spot in this season’s “Maximum Warrior,” a web-based, military-inspired pro-am realit...
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LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts to collaborate with Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra through Award from Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
The LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts is set to begin a 30-month collaboration with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, or LPO, funded through the an $750,000 award to LPO by the Andrew W. Mel...
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Baton Rouge man claims Lotto Jackpot from Dec. 24 drawing, wins $1,250,000
Ralph Andrews of Baton Rouge received an early Christmas present; he was the sole winner of the $1,250,000 Lotto jackpot from the Dec. 24 drawing, which he claimed at Louisiana Lottery Headquarters...
Jan 04, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Zachary High Junior Rasheed James focuses intently on scoring against his Woodlawn opponents Dec. 28 in the Bob Pettit EBRP Basketball Tournament hosted by ZHS. James scored despite an attempt to block the shot by Woodlawn's Cam Lazare. (PHOTO/Stacy Gill)
Broncos host, finish fifth in EBRP/Bob Pettit Coca Cola tourney
Fifth-seeded Woodlawn High School rallied to upset No. 4 Zachary 60-59 in overtime in the quarterfinal game of the East Baton Rouge Parish Bob Pettit Championship/Coca-Cola Tournament held Dec. 27 ...
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St. Nicholas or "Nicholas" (Louis Mier) as some Cajuns call him, prepares to give gifts of gold coins to party guests. (PHOTO/Submitted)
Zachary Area French Preservation Club celebrates the "Joyeaux Noel" way
The Zachary Area French Preservation Club and the group of folks taking French lessons at the Zachary library, met Dec. 16 to celebrate Noel at the home of Christine and Wallace Law, of Zachary. Th...
Jan 03, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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2012 Starlight Music lineup announced: Local faves The Boogie Men, Bucktown All-Stars, Rockin’ Dopsie top six nights of music
The Boogie Men, Bucktown All-Stars and Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters are among the headliners slated for six nights of live music in the Clubhouse during the 2012 Starlight Racing series...
Jan 01, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Professionals did the fireworks display at the Zachary Christmas open house celebration Dec. 9. (PHOTO/Stacy Gill)
Fire Marshal Browning issues firework safety message, tips
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is encouraging families to attend professional, public fireworks displays this holiday season. "Attending a public fireworks display is a safe way to honor our ...
Dec 31, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Raising Cane’s, LSU Alumni Association launch National Championship ticket giveaway
In a partnership with the LSU Alumni Association, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers launched a national championship ticket package giveaway Dec. 22. Fans can register to win at any Louisiana Raising ...
Dec 29, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Southern to hold Kwanzaa celebration on Dec. 29
Southern University in conjunction with Africentric Focus/Maat Study Group will host the 23rd Annual Kwanzaa celebrations at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, in the Royal Cotillion Ballroom of the Smith-B...
Dec 27, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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