State to lease Third Street space for police substation, art gallery
The State Office of Facilities Corporation has agreed to lease 2,000 square feet of vacant space in the Third Street parking garage to the city-parish for a new police substation and a proposed art gallery, the Downtown Development District said. Under the agreement approved last week, the city-parish will spend $300,000 to cover the costs of completing the police substation and the art gallery in exchange for a 10-year, no-cost lease for the space. The city-parish will use 705 square feet for the substation, which will accommodate downtown bicycle patrols, evening uniformed officers, community resource officers and state police officers, the DDD said on its website. The remaining 1,295 square feet will be used for an art gallery proposed by the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge to display original art from Baton Rouge and the region.
Hotel Indigo starts renovations
Hotel Indigo and Baton Rouge developers Brace Godfrey Jr. and John Schneider have announced the start of renovations to the former Hotel King property in downtown Baton Rouge on the corner of Lafayette Street and Convention Street, according to the DDD. Scheduled to open in late 2010, the 48,000 sq. ft. building will become a 93-room Hotel Indigo.
Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar
Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar is set to open downtown by the end of September, the DDD said. Workers are removing the building's facade, and a huge area in front will be converted into covered outdoor seating. "The eatery's atmosphere is tropical and fun, with a menu that includes standard fare such as burgers, salads and a selection for the kids," the DDD said on its website. "Lucy's also offers a doggy menu. Owners can order snacks for their pooches while dining outside."
A Brand New Day recovery concerts
A Brand New Day recovery concerts commemorating the 40th anniversary of Woodstock and celebrating the 20th Annual National Alcohol and Drug Addition Recovery Day will take place on September 26th. There is a free event to be held at the State Museum September 26, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. with headliner Jefferson Starship and others. An additional show is the same night at the River Center at 8 p.m. Headlining are Big Brother & The Holding Company & Richie Havens. Tickets are available at the River Center Box Office or Ticketmaster.
The State Office of Facilities Corporation has agreed to lease 2,000 square feet of vacant space in the Third Street parking garage to the city-parish for a new police substation and a proposed art gallery, the Downtown Development District said. Under the agreement approved last week, the city-parish will spend $300,000 to cover the costs of completing the police substation and the art gallery in exchange for a 10-year, no-cost lease for the space. The city-parish will use 705 square feet for the substation, which will accommodate downtown bicycle patrols, evening uniformed officers, community resource officers and state police officers, the DDD said on its website. The remaining 1,295 square feet will be used for an art gallery proposed by the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge to display original art from Baton Rouge and the region.
Hotel Indigo starts renovations
Hotel Indigo and Baton Rouge developers Brace Godfrey Jr. and John Schneider have announced the start of renovations to the former Hotel King property in downtown Baton Rouge on the corner of Lafayette Street and Convention Street, according to the DDD. Scheduled to open in late 2010, the 48,000 sq. ft. building will become a 93-room Hotel Indigo.
Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar
Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar is set to open downtown by the end of September, the DDD said. Workers are removing the building's facade, and a huge area in front will be converted into covered outdoor seating. "The eatery's atmosphere is tropical and fun, with a menu that includes standard fare such as burgers, salads and a selection for the kids," the DDD said on its website. "Lucy's also offers a doggy menu. Owners can order snacks for their pooches while dining outside."
A Brand New Day recovery concerts
A Brand New Day recovery concerts commemorating the 40th anniversary of Woodstock and celebrating the 20th Annual National Alcohol and Drug Addition Recovery Day will take place on September 26th. There is a free event to be held at the State Museum September 26, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. with headliner Jefferson Starship and others. An additional show is the same night at the River Center at 8 p.m. Headlining are Big Brother & The Holding Company & Richie Havens. Tickets are available at the River Center Box Office or Ticketmaster.
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