June 2009 Archives
- Stand Up Comedy and Acoustic Jam at Phil Brady's.
- Fatter Than Albert, A Billion Ernies, Further Reasoning and More at Insomkneeacks Art House and Coffee Shop.
- Juke Joint Jam at The Caterie.
- Karaoke at The Happy Note.
- Al Berard and Friends at Boutin's.
- Open Mic Night at Mellow Mushroom.
parking lot flirtationBy Mr. Greenjeans
The photographer's description: "As I grabbed a shot of the little yellow Volkwagen with the flowers (obviously a 'girl' car), the Corvette ('boy' car?) drove through the background.
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On a day that LSU beat the University of Texas to win the College World Series in Omaha, Spanish Moon hosted native Austin experimentalists The Octopus Project.
"We always seem to go to places where the team has just lost a big game and everyone seems a little down, so it's nice to go somewhere that's just won," band member Josh Lambert said. After a roar from the crowd, Lambert added, "Yeah! We don't like UT, so it's OK. Let's have some fun tonight."
At the end of the night, the band was visibly exhausted and the crowd greatly appreciated the hour of intensity laced with the mesmerizing howls of the theremin (an early electronic musical instrument controlled without contact from the player).
This Wednesday, The Wooden Birds will take to the same stage that their fellow Austinites, The Octopus Project, rocked exactly a week prior. Though they hail from the same city, The Wooden Birds will bring a completely different feel to The Spanish Moon. Like an innocent Neil Young, frontman Andrew Kenny's soft, soothing vocals and captivating lyrics lead meandering guitars and simple, steady percussion down a melodic trail of folksy indie rock. Fans of Broken Social Scene will immediately notice an uncanny similarity in sound, and with good reason, as Andrew Kenny toured with the Canadians in 2007. Kenny also fronted another down-tempo Austin arrangement called American Analog Set. With The Wooden Birds, Kenny's vocals are much more the focus than with AmAnSet, and the newer project also features a greater prevalence of percussion. The band's first album, Magnolia, is now out on Barsuk Records.
- Monday Night Band at The Caterie.
- Rehab and Bib B at The Varsity.
- Karaoke at Clicks.
- Al Berard & Friends at Boutin's.
From Eat Baton Rouge!
El Sol de Guerrero #1 (La Tiendita)
6031 Siegen Lane
Baton Rouge, LA
(225) 293-0879
Hours: Mon-Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Closed Sunday
By now, readers of redsticklive.com can probably guess I have something of a taqueria-fetish. Finding the best of taqueria food in all the new spots popping up around Baton Rouge and its environs has become something of a quest for me. The simplicity and sincerity of the food served in these joints has pretty much ruined me for the Tex-Mex that used to be Baton Rouge's only choice for south-of-the-border fare.
Scratching another name off of my hit list in this way brought me to El Sol de Guerrero- "The sun of the soldier" en Espanol- a restaurant serving authentic Mexican food attached, as so many are, to a little Mexican grocery named "La Tiendita." Most people I've spoken with refer to the restaurant as such, as well.
Whatever you might call it, there is no mistaking that this place can be counted among Baton Rouge's hidden little treasures. The restaurant is a clean, attractive space- nicer than some similar outfits that have a restaurant as more of an afterthought in comparison to their groceries. I was met by a smiling server with a fresh, hot basket of tortilla chips- something I've found oddly inconsistent in taquerias like this. These were light, crispy, perfectly salted and served with a fresh salsa mexicana. Shortly afterward, two huge squeeze bottles of salsa verde and salsa rojo arrived as well. The verde was spot-on, a tangy mix of tomatillos, garlic, roasted peppers and cilantro. The rojo is a bigger flavor, all smoky chiles and piquant notes.
First up was an order of one of my taqueria litmus tests ... Tacos Al Pastor. Marinated, grilled pork sliced off a rotisserie, shawarma-style, served in a warm corn tortilla garnished with chopped red onion, pineapple, cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime. Like pizza, when these are average, they're still pretty good... and when they are great, they become truly transcendental. El Sol's version are of the latter type... in fact, I think they might just take the title of Baton Rouge's best taco away from previous champ El Paste Dorado. At a smooth $1.95 a piece, these could be the single best food deal in Red Stick. You can also add rice, beans, and salad for a paltry $2.95 more for a more complete dinner.
I also sampled the Burrito Asada ($4.95)- a large flour tortilla filled with cheese, beans, rice, sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, lettuce, and carne asada (marinated, grilled skirt steak.) This was an all-around winner... served piping hot, it was a stick-to-your-ribs satisfying offering. The meat was flavorful and well seasoned, and when forkfuls of this burrito were doused with the aformentioned salsas, taste went to the next level- not enough to beat defending champ Juanita's Supermercado y Taqueria's sublime burritos, but certainly very, very good in its own right.
Lastly, we made a run at the Enchiladas Verdes de Pollo ($7.95), shredded chicken stuffed and rolled in corn tortillas topped with a tangy tomatillo sauce and a sprinkling of crumbled queso blanco. These were served with the requisite rice and beans side, both of which were good if not remarkable. The enchiladas were plenty tasty, a simple preparation in a peasant style which made for a delicious, filling lunch if a bit low on the "wow" factor.
I came away suitably impressed from this visit, one made all the much gladder when I realized how close El Sol is to the Eat Baton Rouge! world headquarters. I've already planned a return mission to eat more of those tacos, as well as some of the daily specials and seafood offerings. Buen Provecho, indeed.
One last tip- skip the soft drinks, even the tempting Mexican Coca-Colas, in favor of El Sol's thirst-quenching aguas frescas (tamarindo is my fave) or horchatas. You'll tell me muchas gracias later.
Jenny Lewis brings her acid tongue to the House of Blues in New Orleans, Baton Rouge Gallery screens a documentary about NPR storyteller Garrison Keillor and LASM hosts a free stargazing party on the levee. Elsewhere:
- Righteous Buddha and Black Sound Parade at Chelsea's Cafe.
- Hot Summer Nights and Cool Jazz at LSU.
- DJ Otto at Northgate Tavern.
- Marc Ryan at The Funny Bone.
- The Grudge at Clicks.
- Lawles Bourge Photo show at Spanish Moon.
- The Chee Weez at The Varsity.
- Elvin Killerbee Band at Phil Brady's.
- Transit at The Station.
- Wayne Toups at the Texas Club
- Smokehouse Porter Band (early) and Dustin Ray & Southern Groove at Boudreaux & Thibodeaux.
- Dread Silence, Red Skies At Dawn, Suspended Obscurity, And Blessed Be The Wretch at Insomkneeacks Art House and Coffee Shop.
- Joel Cooper Rock Show at The Roux House.
- Harvey Wallbangers at Cadillac Cafe.
- La Noche Dulce with DJ Q at 600 Main.
- Studio 7 at Hollywood Casino.
- Artemis at Dalton's.
A Louisiana MorningBy Mr. Greenjeans
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Bam Casting is now casting extras for the HBO series "True Blood" starring Anna Paquin and filming in Baton Rouge July 6-10. On its website, Bam says it's looking for people 18 and up of all races and ethnicities, as well as their vehicles. Extras will be paid and must be available for up to 12 hours a day. Registration forms are available on the website.
The Louisiana Art and Science Museum hosts Fine Art, Fine Wine: The Purse and the Person 5-7 p.m. tonight. Tour the exhibition "The Purse and the Person: A Century of Women's Purses" with art curator Elizabeth Weinstein. Wine and hors d'oeuvres are complimentary with admission: $5 members, $10 nonmembers.
- The Tomatoes, Ryan Harris, and Denton Hatcher at Northgate Tavern.
- Marc Ryan at The Funny Bone.
- Thursday Night Band at Clicks.
- Eric Church at The Varsity.
- Blues Jam hosted by Jared Daigle at Phil Brady's.
- Star80 at Spanish Moon.
- Allison Collins at The Station.
- Eden Brent at Boudreaux & Thibodeaux.
- Ryan Jenkins at The Roux House.
- Shake The Handle at Cadillac Cafe.
- Laughs on the River Stand Up Comedy at Lyceum Ballroom.
- Karoke with Coco at Dalton's
- Feel the Vibes with DJ PK-1 at 600 Main.
One More DayBy arthpic
Taken Wednesday in the state capitol at the entrance to either the Senate or House chambers. The legislative session mercifully ends today.
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Baton Rouge Gallery will host the second installment of its Movies and Music on the Lawn series Saturday with a showing of the 1920 silent film The Mark of Zorro. Rising local band Cohen & the Ghost will provide the score with its impressive collection of instruments.
This year's theme for the series, which takes place on the gallery's back lawn, is Familiar Faces. The gallery is focusing on well-known stories, only in more obscure silent-film versions.
The movie will begin at 8 p.m. or sunset, whichever comes last. Free popcorn will be available. The gallery's website says admission is free for Baton Rouge Gallery members and $5 for everyone else.
From the gallery site:
This year's theme for the series, which takes place on the gallery's back lawn, is Familiar Faces. The gallery is focusing on well-known stories, only in more obscure silent-film versions.
The movie will begin at 8 p.m. or sunset, whichever comes last. Free popcorn will be available. The gallery's website says admission is free for Baton Rouge Gallery members and $5 for everyone else.
From the gallery site:
The story centers on Zorro, played by Douglas Fairbanks, and his alter ego the dapper Don Diego Vega. Vega, the son of a wealthy ranch owner, is driven to take the identity of the masked Senior Zorro after witnessing mistreatment of peasants by the oppressive colonial government. The vigilante Zorro flashes his sword and scars the faces of evildoers with his mark, "Z". The film is full of plot twists and blends romance, action and intrigue into an unforgettable interpretation of the beloved story.
Summer DayBy bruce.bordelon
It's just too damn hot for a full color photo today.
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- Chelsea's Cafe hosts its weekly singer/songwriter night.
- Open Mic Night at Northgate Tavern.
- Karaoke at Red Star, Cadillac Cafe, Mellow Mushroom (with trivia) and The Station.
- Velcro with special guest The Octopus Project at The Spanish Moon.
- One Wants at The Caterie.
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Photographer Andy Vignes (Cajun Eject-Her on Flickr) was on hand for the Red Stick Roller Derby girls' last bout June 14 against Panama City Roller Derby.
Abita Hoedown, Unholy Horror and the rest of the girls return to the River Center this Saturday to take on Auburn Alabama's Burn City Rollers and look to repeat their April beat down of the Auburn squad.
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- Stand Up Comedy and Acoustic Jam at Phil Brady's.
- Juke Joint Jam at The Caterie.
- Karaoke at The Happy Note.
- Al Berard and Friends at Boutin's.
- Open Mic Night at Mellow Mushroom.
Baton Rouge National Cemetery
By suneel kanuri
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The State House has approved a bill that would allow local restaurants
to charge a cover for live music and still be considered a restaurant
for liquor law purposes. The bill, which was approved 69-30, heads back
to the Senate for approval of some minor committee changes. The Senate
has already passed the legislation, so it should have no problems
winning final approval. The bill was driven by supporters of Chelsea's Cafe but affects several local restaurants, including The Caterie and Mellow Mushroom.
- Kidnapping Movie Night Double Feature at The Varsity
- Telepathe and Lemonade at The Spanish Moon.
- Monday Night Band at The Caterie.
- Karaoke at Clicks.
- Lee Benoit at Boutin's.
LeveeBy swood8
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Photographer Daniel Jackson captured these scenes Saturday at the Red Stick Farmer's Market downtown.
The market sets up on Fifth Street at Main Street next to Main Street Market every Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. to noon. On Tuesdays, weather permitting, the market hosts its Mid Week Market from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Unitarian Church Parking Lot, 8470 Goodwood Blvd. And the new Thursday Market is now open at 7248 Perkins Road from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Perkins Rowe Town HallPhoto by Wyte Jester
The Perkins Rowe Town Hall clock seen through the trees.
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Thanks to photographer Daniel Jackson for these photos from Kapow!: Superheroes in the Comics & Cartoons at the LSU Student Union Art Gallery. The show, which runs through July 30, features pieces from the Toonseum in Pittsburgh as well as local comic book collectors.
Check out our earlier story for more information.
Bluebonnet Blvd.
By bruce.bordelon
It's quite a feat to make Bluebonnet Boulevard look this serene.
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Organizers are expecting a large turnout this weekend for the third-annual Baton Rouge Pride Fest. The festival, which kicks off tonight and runs through Sunday, includes a wide range of events and entertainment.
Activities begin at 8 p.m. tonight at the Metropolitan Community Church of Baton Rouge with "Drag Bingo" and a reception. Admission is free but space is limited. Saturday will feature a full slate of activities at BREC's Magnolia Mound Plantation on Nicholson Drive, including a number of performances by musicians and singers. Also scheduled are a pride picnic and a community resource fair with businesses and nonprofit groups offering services to the GLBT community, as well as other groups looking for volunteers. Games and a "blessing of the relationships" will also take place. Admission is free.
Tom Merrill, chair of the Baton Rouge Pride Fest team, Merrill said the festival has grown substantially from its modest beginning in 2007. He said 35 businesses and organizations are expected to participate this year.
The New Orleans Gay Men's Chorus will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge, 8470 Goodwood Blvd. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. That will be followed by a Krewe of Apollo Turnabout Show at George's Place. On Sunday, MCCBR will host a pride worship service and an afternoon of movies. A complete schedule of events is available at the Baton Rouge Pride Fest website.
Activities begin at 8 p.m. tonight at the Metropolitan Community Church of Baton Rouge with "Drag Bingo" and a reception. Admission is free but space is limited. Saturday will feature a full slate of activities at BREC's Magnolia Mound Plantation on Nicholson Drive, including a number of performances by musicians and singers. Also scheduled are a pride picnic and a community resource fair with businesses and nonprofit groups offering services to the GLBT community, as well as other groups looking for volunteers. Games and a "blessing of the relationships" will also take place. Admission is free.
Tom Merrill, chair of the Baton Rouge Pride Fest team, Merrill said the festival has grown substantially from its modest beginning in 2007. He said 35 businesses and organizations are expected to participate this year.
The New Orleans Gay Men's Chorus will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge, 8470 Goodwood Blvd. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. That will be followed by a Krewe of Apollo Turnabout Show at George's Place. On Sunday, MCCBR will host a pride worship service and an afternoon of movies. A complete schedule of events is available at the Baton Rouge Pride Fest website.
If Up just didn't have enough codpieces for you, 
try the cult classic A Clockwork Orange at the Manship Theatre tonight at 10 p.m.
And the Highland Road Park Observatory's Friday Night Lecture is "The Mars Report." The lecture is 7:30-8:30 p.m., followed by free night telescope viewing, weather permitting.
try the cult classic A Clockwork Orange at the Manship Theatre tonight at 10 p.m.And the Highland Road Park Observatory's Friday Night Lecture is "The Mars Report." The lecture is 7:30-8:30 p.m., followed by free night telescope viewing, weather permitting.
- GIVERS & Prom Date at Spanish Moon.
- Rebirth Brass Band at Chelsea's Cafe.
- Polk Presents Pearl Jam's "Ten" (Special Outside Show) at Northgate Tavern.
- Black Magnolia at The Caterie.
- Hypnotist Tony Lucero at The Funny Bone.
- Cracker Jackson at Clicks.
- British Invasion! Satisfaction And BeatleMania at The Varsity.
- Larry Garner at Phil Brady's.
- Transit at The Station.
- Geared Up at Boudreaux & Thibodeaux.
- Soul Haven at The Roux House.
- Furr at Cadillac Cafe.
- N-Tune with DJ Marquis at Lyceum Ballroom.
- Otis Day & His Knights at Belle of Baton Rouge.
- Karoke with Coco at Dalton's.
- Father's Day Concert with Marvin Sapp, Ricky Dillard & Martha Munizzi at the River Center.
- Penny Gilley at Suma Hill Conference Center, Livingston
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The LSU Jazz Faculty Trio reignites its long-running "Hot Summer Nights and Cool Jazz" concert series tonight with a show featuring vocalist Philip Manuel.
The trio of LSU School of Music faculty members -- Willis Delony, Bill Grimes and Brian Shaw -- kick off a series of shows tonight. If you can't make it tonight, don't panic. There is another performance Friday, this time featuring jazz trumpeter Marty Robinson of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and LSU faculty trumpeter Brian Shaw.
All shows at Claude L. Shaver Theatre. Visit Blacktie-Louisiana for ticket information.
The trio of LSU School of Music faculty members -- Willis Delony, Bill Grimes and Brian Shaw -- kick off a series of shows tonight. If you can't make it tonight, don't panic. There is another performance Friday, this time featuring jazz trumpeter Marty Robinson of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and LSU faculty trumpeter Brian Shaw.
All shows at Claude L. Shaver Theatre. Visit Blacktie-Louisiana for ticket information.
This was originally posted in the Community Blog:
Original Post By Stone
As a board member of the Baton Rouge Gallery center for contemporary arts (www.batonrougegallery.org), I was dismayed to learn at our monthly board meeting that Gov. Jindal has stated he will veto the Legislature's reinstatement of DAF and SAG art grant funds to the state budget. It is expected that the Legislature will override the veto, but because of time constraints, this may have to wait until a special session is called. The Gallery and many other cultural and arts programs depend heavily on grant funds just to operate.
During this year's session, the Legislature has confirmed its commitment to making Culture, Recreation and Tourism programs and services available to its member organizations. The House and Senate, through legislation, added funding for the following programs: $3,267,566, Decentralized and Statewide Arts Grants; $2,000,000, Tourism Marketing Funds; $2,200,000, State Aid to Public Libraries; $2,278,266, State Historic Sites; $675,000, World Cultural Economic Forum; $455,000, Main Street Program; $391,734, Retirement Development Commission; Total: $11,267,566.
The Governor stated on Monday, however, that he will veto the sources from which these funds would come. This action places the Office of Lieutenant Governor's CRT budget back to the original cuts the Governor proposed in his executive budget. Those original cuts reduce the state tourism marketing funds by $4.8 million, thus impacting Louisiana's ability to advertise as a premier tourist destination and impacting businesses of all sizes in the hospitality industry, which will suffer from fewer visitors. In turn, fewer visitors means decreased tax dollars in the state's general fund. The original cuts also will force all 16 state historic sites to close to the public all but two days a week. Additionally, three new state parks scheduled to open would remain closed. According the OLG-CRT, an original investment of $34 million to build these parks would become a loss to the state. The original cuts also will result in an 85 percent cut to Decentralized Arts Funding and cause reductions in library services throughout the state.
The executive budget impairs the OLG-CRT's ability to market Louisiana, threatens educational programs offered at state historic sites, and reduces the effectiveness of other programs. The loss of this $11.2 million represents the loss of important programs and services that provide significant benefits, and enhanced quality of life, and a high return on investment for Louisiana. Please contact your legislators and voice your support of overriding Gov. Jindal's veto of this important source of funding for so many arts and cultural programs that enrich our lives.
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Original Post By Stone
As a board member of the Baton Rouge Gallery center for contemporary arts (www.batonrougegallery.org), I was dismayed to learn at our monthly board meeting that Gov. Jindal has stated he will veto the Legislature's reinstatement of DAF and SAG art grant funds to the state budget. It is expected that the Legislature will override the veto, but because of time constraints, this may have to wait until a special session is called. The Gallery and many other cultural and arts programs depend heavily on grant funds just to operate.
During this year's session, the Legislature has confirmed its commitment to making Culture, Recreation and Tourism programs and services available to its member organizations. The House and Senate, through legislation, added funding for the following programs: $3,267,566, Decentralized and Statewide Arts Grants; $2,000,000, Tourism Marketing Funds; $2,200,000, State Aid to Public Libraries; $2,278,266, State Historic Sites; $675,000, World Cultural Economic Forum; $455,000, Main Street Program; $391,734, Retirement Development Commission; Total: $11,267,566.
The Governor stated on Monday, however, that he will veto the sources from which these funds would come. This action places the Office of Lieutenant Governor's CRT budget back to the original cuts the Governor proposed in his executive budget. Those original cuts reduce the state tourism marketing funds by $4.8 million, thus impacting Louisiana's ability to advertise as a premier tourist destination and impacting businesses of all sizes in the hospitality industry, which will suffer from fewer visitors. In turn, fewer visitors means decreased tax dollars in the state's general fund. The original cuts also will force all 16 state historic sites to close to the public all but two days a week. Additionally, three new state parks scheduled to open would remain closed. According the OLG-CRT, an original investment of $34 million to build these parks would become a loss to the state. The original cuts also will result in an 85 percent cut to Decentralized Arts Funding and cause reductions in library services throughout the state.
The executive budget impairs the OLG-CRT's ability to market Louisiana, threatens educational programs offered at state historic sites, and reduces the effectiveness of other programs. The loss of this $11.2 million represents the loss of important programs and services that provide significant benefits, and enhanced quality of life, and a high return on investment for Louisiana. Please contact your legislators and voice your support of overriding Gov. Jindal's veto of this important source of funding for so many arts and cultural programs that enrich our lives.
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You Are Here
By arthpic
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Lots to do tonight:
- Montreal indie band Sunset Rubdown at Chelsea's Cafe. Check out our earlier post for more on this show.
- A Wine Experience at the LSU Museum of Art. From the museum website: "Learn about the different wine-making techniques, grape varieties, and how to perfectly pair your favorite vintage with specific dishes. Whole Foods' door prizes and a Father's Day gift basket will be raffled off at the end of the evening." 6-10 p.m. Admission is $5 for museum members, $10 for everyone else.
- Thursday Night Jazz at Stroube's Chophouse featuring The Dan DeSandro Trio. 8-11 p.m.
- No Fuego and Easy Action at Northgate Tavern.
- Hypnotist Tony Lucero at The Funny Bone.
- Caulfield at Insomkneeacks Art House and Coffee Shop.
- Thursday Night Band at Clicks.
- Jake Smith at The Varsity.
- Oscar Davis at Phil Brady's.
- Chris Leblanc at The Station.
- Drew Zaunbrecher Duo at Boudreaux & Thibodeaux.
- Skyler Stonestreet at The Roux House.
- Sweet Root at Cadillac Cafe.
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Photo by Teddy SmithA nice, if somewhat creepy, macro shot from the Baton Rouge Zoo.
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In addition to the usual roster of hump-day music and karaoke, the LSU Union Gallery is hosting a superhero film marathon starting from 2-10 p.m. for the opening of its Superhero Art Exhibit. There's also a reception at 3:30 p.m. to kick the exhibit off. Everything is free and open to the public. But if superheros aren't your thing, try one of these events:
- Chelsea's Cafe hosts its Singer/Songwriter night.
- Open Mic Night at Northgate Tavern.
- Karaoke at Red Star (ironic, of course), Cadillac Cafe, Mellow Mushroom (with trivia) and The Station.
- Velcro at The Spanish Moon.
- One Wants at The Caterie.
More below the fold.
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's ...
Kapow!: Superheroes in the Comics & Cartoons at the LSU Student
Union Art Gallery. The show, which kicks off Wednesday and runs through July 30, features pieces from the Toonseum in Pittsburgh as well as
local comic book collectors.
The exhibit will display the evolution of comics, from the earliest Superman daily newspaper strips to modern comics. It will also include statues and action figures of your favorite superheroes.
The gallery will host a number of special events in conjunction with the art exhibit, starting with a superhero film marathon on Wednesday. The art exhibit and all related events are free and open to the public. The events:
The exhibit will display the evolution of comics, from the earliest Superman daily newspaper strips to modern comics. It will also include statues and action figures of your favorite superheroes.
The gallery will host a number of special events in conjunction with the art exhibit, starting with a superhero film marathon on Wednesday. The art exhibit and all related events are free and open to the public. The events:
- Wednesday's film marathon begins
at 2 p.m. in the Cotillion Ballroom of the LSU Student Union and will conclude
around 10 p.m.
- A reception with free food and drinks will be held in front
of the gallery at 3:30 p.m. to officially open the art exhibit.
- Starting Thursday, the gallery will show cartoon shorts daily
from 1-3 p.m. and have the latest superhero video games for everyone
to play from 3-5 p.m.
- Memphis hard rock band Saliva plays The Varsity
- Juke Joint Jam at The Caterie
- David Borne at Uncle Earl's
- Phil Brady's hosts its weekly Stand Up Comedy and Acoustic Jam
- It's open mic night at the Mellow Mushroom
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Sun LinesBy tylerreames
A blue sky and Spanish Town make for a nice view.
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After some pesky liquor license trouble, Chelsea's Café is jumping back into the local music scene in a big way by playing host to Montreal indie outfit Sunset Rubdown. The band may have started as front-man Spencer Krug's solo project while taking time off from Wolf Parade (who incidentally made a stop in Baton Rouge last summer) but the group has since blossomed into something much more. Krug returned to Baton Rouge in the fall of '08, playing at Spanish Moon with his "side-project," Sunset Rubdown. Once again, Krug and company will be stopping in Red Stick, this time at Chelsea's on Thursday night.
The band's 2006 album, Shut Up I Am Dreaming, was Pitchfork's 15th ranked album of the year. Rubdown's 2007 effort, Random Spirit Lover, also garnered much acclaim from Pitchfork and was named to NPR's top albums of 2007. After a spring tour in Europe, Krug and crew have returned to the US to tour through the end of year and promote their 4th LP, Dragonslayer, which will be released June 23. Krug's warbly vocals and potent lyrics are reminiscent of a fellow Montreal front-man, Win Butler of Arcade Fire. Fans of Modest Mouse and Beirut should also enjoy the show.
Joining Sunset Rubdown are two groups also based out of Montreal. First to the stage will be Witchies, a self-described "melodramatic popular song" three piece. The next group up, Elfin Saddle, is an eclectic combination of a Japanese woman and Canadian man using an array of different instruments, from accordions to tin cans, to weave beautiful arrangements of experimental folk fused with traditional Japanese music.
I suppose it could just be coincidence, but there seems to be somewhat of a musical French connection being made between Canada and southern Louisiana, as more and more Canuck indie groups seem to make an annual stop in the region. Happenstance or not, laissez les bon temps roulez, and see you at Chelsea's Thursday night.
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- This week movie night at The Varsity means Valkyrie, no cover, free popcorn and $1 beer. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie begins at 7.
- The aptly named Monday Night Band plays at The Caterie.
decisions, decisionsBy Mr. Greenjeans
A nice reminder that despite 95-degree weather, summer here can be quite pleasant.
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After narrowly rejecting it two days earlier, the Senate tweaked and
approved a bill that would allow restaurants like Chelsea's Cafe to
charge a cover for live music and still operate as a restaurant. The
bill by Sen. Lydia Jackson, a Democrat from Shreveport,
heads to the House, where it will likely be considered next week. Save
Chelseas has the background on the whole saga.
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- Four former governors want to have a talk with Bobby Jindal about proposed budget cuts.
- Jazz fest producer considering Baton Rouge for major country music festival.
- News of the obvious: Kip Holden says higher ed cuts would hurt Baton Rouge.
- Metro Council creates new litter court.
- A State Senator doesn't like a blog run by Gov. Jindal's Division of Administration. CABL had also recently objected to the tone of one of the blog's posts, calling it "somewhat disconcerting."
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents nabbed two Baton Rouge men who had escaped from Catahoula Correctional Center eight months ago. The two men were arrested in Texas when they tried to re-enter the country on foot.
- Ray Nagin released from quarantine.
Here's what's happening around town today.
- Singer/songwriter night at Chelsea's Cafe.
- One Wants at The Caterie.
- Open Mic Night at Northgate Tavern.
- Karaoke at The Red Star, Cadillac Cafe, The Station and Mellow Mushroom. Note: The Station's Karaoke is of the "Krazy" variety, according to their website, and the Mellow Mushroom also has trivia.
- Eleven Gulf Coast cities, including Baton Rouge, are joining forces to boost tourism.
- Three LSU baseball players were selected Tuesday in the Major League Baseball draft.
- Ray Nagin is still quarantined in China.
- A former Iberville Parish School Board member was arrested earlier this week following a protest over the current board's decision to close a local high school.
- A State Senate committee approved a bill that would ban sexual contact between teachers and students under 21.
- Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old man in Baker.
- Hurricane season is here. The classy folks at the LSU AgCenter remind you to include your pets in your evacuation plan.
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- With no other serious challenger to Vitter stepping up, the Stormy Daniels for Senate "campaign" forges ahead. From the Politico:
... says one Louisiana GOP insider, who quipped: "Although her two biggest assets are critical to her rise in her current industry, they aren't necessarily a résumé builder for the political sphere.
- The East Baton Rouge School System fired 34 Filipino teachers it recruited two years ago. The teachers, who face deportation, are challenging the decision.
- Baton Rouge woman snags $10,000 Powerball prize.
- LSU opens College World Series in Omaha on Saturday against Virginia.
- Bad news for Stormy Daniels. David Vitter's prospects for re-election next year are still somehow "very good," according to Politico.
- Legislation requiring every occupant of a vehicle to buckle up is quickly moving through the Legislature.
- Louisiana's Congressional delegation is mesmerized by the Myfaces and Twitter Tubes.
The House and ways Committee just passed Rep. Karen Patterson's bill that would increase the per-pack tax on cigarettes by 50 cents. The tax would raise an estimated $92 million in the upcoming fiscal year. It now heads to the full House, where it faces opposition from legislators and Gov. Bobby Jindal. If for some reason you want to watch a replay of the debate, you can do that here. (Real Player required)
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- An Ascension man who was charged with vehicular homicide and drunk-driving after a head-on crash this weekend was arrested again Sunday when he tried to flee the hospital.
- An anonymous tip led police to a decomposing body on Packard Street.
- The small town of Washington, just north of Opelousas, wants to go off the grid, through wind power.
- Tasmin Mitchell withdraws from NBA draft and plans to return to LSU for his senior season.
- Tiger baseball team advances to 15th College World Series.
- Faced with a funding shortfall, the city bus system is considering layoffs.
- New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin is in quarantine in China. Seriously.
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- Three-quarters of state legislators bought tickets to the sold-out LSU Super Regional series against Rice that continues today.
- LSU baseball takes first game of the Super Regional 12-9.
- State House approves 15-cent monthly surcharge for internet access.
- Austin musicians Matt the Electrician and Southpaw Jones play The Red Dragon Listening Room tonight at 8 p.m.