March is National Women’s History Month and it is being celebrated in Baton Rouge LA.  This Sunday at the Baton Rouge Gallery there will be a poetry reading as a part of the “Sundays at 4” series.  Professional and amateur poets will read poetry that they have written.  Each poet will read a poem about women, history or women’s history.

Baton Rouge is a city that is alive with the arts.  The 12th Annual Women’s History Poetry Reading is a Baton Rouge tradition that shows its appreciation of women.  If you will be in Baton Rouge this weekend attend the poetry reading and celebrate women.

Click here for more information on the poetry reading at the Baton Rouge Gallery.

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While Baton Rouge Louisiana did not see nearly the number of foreclosures that other parts of the Country saw it is still a relief to see that new foreclosure activity is decreasing.  The latest figures that have been reported show the fourth quarter of 2009 having a lower percentage of foreclosures.  As the number of foreclosures declines, a light at the end of the tunnel seems to be in sight.

Baton Rouge was able to avoid the amazing amounts of foreclosures that were seen in areas like Florida, California and Nevada in part due to the fact that lending institutions did not get caught up in giving money away with no documentation and no money down.

Baton Rouge LA is doing its part to create jobs and come out ahead.  The news of fewer foreclosures is seen as a positive throughout the region and the entire United States.

Click here to see a recent article at WAFB.com about the decrease in foreclosures.

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LSU baseball is off to a great start in Baton Rouge LA

LSU started their baseball season off right Friday night in Baton Rouge LA, with a win against Centenary.  LSU offers fantastic sports for alumni and fans in Baton Rouge and baseball is one sport that does not disappoint.  The Alex Box Stadium is a fantastic venue to watch baseball and Friday night the fans were out in full force.

The first game was followed  by another victory against Centenary on Saturday night, with a score of 25 to 8.  The Tigers are on fire and a third game against Centenary on Sunday is sure to lead to further good news.  For baseball fans in Baton Rouge, the Tigers are off to a great start and Spring offers a slew of games to be enjoyed.

Click here for a complete roster of Tiger games in Baton Rouge Louisiana.

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Baton Rouge LA is a city with positive residents

Baton Rouge residents have moved the city up in an annual well-being index created by Gallup-Healthways.  What it all boils down to is that Baton Rouge residents are hopeful.  According to the survey Baton Rouge is actually number one in terms of life evaluation, up from number 56 last year.

According to a recent article in The Advocate, in addition to life evaluation the the poll evaluates “ emotional health, physical health, healthy behaviors, work environment and access to the basic necessities.”  Baton Rouge Louisiana ranked number 54 overall compared with a past score of 151.  As a whole Baton Rouge has weathered the recession well and does its part to create job and move toward a positive future.

Click here to read the article in The Advocate.

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Young artists are inspired to show their artwork in Baton Rouge LA.  The Baton Rouge Gallery is hosting a show of students’ work this Spring.  The gallery is currently seeking applications from high school art teachers whose students would like to participate.  This is a great opportunity for young artists in Baton Rouge.

The Baton Rouge Gallery embodies the best of art in Baton rouge and this local show is one to be enjoyed by the entire community.  This exhibit will be juried and will take place from March 28 through April 10.  Enjoy local art in Baton Rouge this Spring and if you are a teenage artist speak with your art teacher today.

For more information on the Baton Rouge Gallery click here.

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Mardi Gras parades will be in full swing this weekend in Baton Rouge LA

Mardi Gras will be in full swing in Baton Rouge this weekend.  Saturday there are a few parades to catch, two of the bigger ones being the Spanish Town parade which will start  at noon and Poseidon, which will begin to roll at 4 pm.

Spanish Town has been a Baton Rouge Mardi Gras tradition for 30 years and this year’s theme is “XXXpress It”, displaying the fun yet naughty nature of the group.

Posseidon is a new parade for Baton Rouge LA this year.  The Poseidon parade offers fun for the entire family with a theme of “Mardi Gras Myths and Legends”.

If you are in Baton Rouge Louisiana this weekend head out and hit some Mardi Gras fun.  For more information on Mardi Gras happenings in Baton Rouge click here.

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The Saints have Baton Rouge reveling in their victory

Baton Rouge is on fire, reveling in the Saints Super Bowl win against the Indianapolis Colts.  This was the New Orleans Saints first Super Bowl and to win it is a huge victory for the city as well as the entire state of Louisiana.  After Hurricane Katrina the city of New Orleans and the state of Louisiana has been working hard to get on track and the Saints win is a huge reward.

The game had a few memorable plays.  Louisiana native Tracy Porter was instrumental is shoring up the win against Indianapolis,with an interception and touchdown in the fourth quarter that will definitely go down in the history books.

As a neighbor of New Orleans, the Saints are a huge part of Baton Rouge and its Residents are enjoying the football success in a huge way.  Hurray for the Saints!

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Mardi Gras is a fun time of year in Baton Rouge LA

It’s the Mardi Gras time of year again in Baton Rouge LA and there is a lot of fun to be had, not the least of which is family fun.  Tomorrow, Sunday February 7th, is the Addis Volunteer Fire Department Mardi Gras Parade, which will start at 11 am.  The best family parade is historically the Krewe of Southdowns parade and it will be happening in Baton Rouge next Friday, February 12th.   The Krewe of Southdowns parade starts at 7 pm.

Mardi Gras represents the Louisiana spirit and Baton Rouge comes alive at this special time of year.  Whether you are looking for family time or wild late night fun, there is something for you to enjoy.  For a complete rundown on Mardi Gras in Baton Rouge click here.

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Tax help is available for those who need it in Baton Rouge LA

The AARP is organizing free tax help for the elderly in Baton Rouge LA.  Volunteers have banded together once again in Baton Rouge to help those in need, for an annual trial that is trying for many, tax time.  The group of volunteers that are set up to help people organize and file their taxes will do so until tax time arrives in mid-April.  federal tax returns must be files by April 15th every year.

According to a recent article in Baton Rouge publication The Advocate, “The counselors also will handle the tax returns for low- and middle-income taxpayers.”  Baton Rouge is full of people wiling to assist and tax time is no exception.

For more information on tax help in Baton Rouge click here to access an article published in The Advocate.

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The Baton Rouge arts community is pulling together to help musicians who lost their instruments and equipment in a New Year's day fire

Baton Rouge LA is a community that pulls together.  On New year’s Eve a fire ruined a major music center in Baton Rouge, destroying thousands of dollars worth of musical instruments and damaging the lives of the musicians who created music with the instruments.  The water that was used to douse the flames helped to ruin recording equipment as well.  It all happened on New Years Day at the Acadian Perkins Plaza.

Over 60 musicians in Baton Rouge have been affected by the catastrophe, quite a hit to the local music scene.  As a result a music festival is taking shape to raise funds to replace the instruments and equipment.  The Baton Rouge arts community has pulled together to create From the Flames, a benefit that will have many fine musicians performing to help some of their own.  The event has not been fully scheduled yet but is tentatively planned of the end of March.

To read more about the event click here for a recent article in the Daily Comet.

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