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Red Magnolia Theatre Company :: How a Local Theater Company is Celebrating Hispanic Month Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in Baton Rouge from September 15 to October 15. The month recognizes the history, culture, and contributions of people with ancestors from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Red Magnolia Theatre Company will be honoring this month with a staged reading of "Real Women Have Curves" by Josefina Lopez. This staged reading will be performed by an all-female Latino cast (Ana: Sara Milton, Pancha: Diana Cordero, Carmen: Teresa Alvarez, Estela: Paula Shreve, and Rosali: Samera Welch) and is directed by Stephanie Bartage. Real Women Have Curves This play is set in a tiny sewing factory in East Los Angelas in...

Chee Chee's Playroom :: A Must Visit Near Prairieville As summer was coming to a close and we were gearing up for our first, first day of school I was looking for a party venue for my oldest. We had been to parties at so many places in Baton Rouge and had great times at all of them. I checked out the Red Stick Mom Party planning guide, but I was a bit late on booking a venue and had to seek out some alternatives. I turned to Google. It was, well, challenging to sift through those results and honestly, I'm not sure how I even came upon Chee Chee's, but I'm so glad I did! It was July and we needed...

My Three Favorite Restaurants in Central, Louisiana Just on the outskirts of the hustle and bustle of Baton Rouge is the City of Central, where you can find some great dining experiences for you and your family. On the nights where I'm exhausted from work and just don't have the energy to cook, but I still need to feed my family, I have a few favorite staples that I can rely on. I find these three favorite restaurants to always be consistent and worth the money. Sweet Rice This Thai restaurant is the newest on the block but has already garnered quite a following. It is owned by a dynamic husband and wife team who greet all their customers with a smile. The atmosphere...

Guide to Baton Rouge Area Pumpkin Patches & Fall Fests Here is your guide to Baton Rouge Pumpkin Patches and Fall activities! We’ve done all the research for you to find out who is open this year. We hope this helps make your fall season filled with family friendly activities! There are so many things to do with kids in Baton Rouge this Fall! We have also put together over 75 of our favorite ideas for entertaining kids in Baton Rouge. There are ideas for every family’s budget and interests. Corn Maze at Burden Location: 4560 Essen Lane Baton Rouge, LA Dates: October 5, 12, 19, 26 Times: Morning | 9 - 11 a.m. Midday | Noon - 2 p.m. Afternoon | 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Night Maze (Oct. 26...

Best Places To Watch LSU Football In Baton Rouge Living in the heart of Louisiana's Tiger Country makes football season even that much more exciting - especially when LSU takes the field. Whether you are a long-time diehard fan or just visiting town for the game, there’s no shortage of great places to watch LSU Football in Baton Rouge. From sprawling sports bars with extensive beer menus and mouth-watering bites to bistros with house specialties and creative cocktails, these are some of the city’s best spots to kick back and enjoy an exciting evening watching The Fighting Tigers battle it out on the field. If you need kid-friendly things to do in Baton Rouge, we also have you covered. There is everything...