Red Stick Live - Baton Rouge arts, entertainment and citizen journalism

A new directory of real-time Baton Rouge Twitter updates

2010-06-14T16:44:37Z

Red Stick Live now features a directory of live local tweets, categorized by subject. It's a quick and easy way to both browse the latest local news and see what people are saying about Baton Rouge.

It's the first of many new features coming to Red Stick Live in the near future.

Photo gallery - Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade

2010-02-21T16:51:49Z

Baton Rouge's largest and pinkest Mardi Gras parade rolled through Spanish Town and downtown Feb. 13.

Flickr Photo of the Day - Twenty Eight

2010-02-03T20:56:25Z

Twenty Eight
Photo by Frank 3.0
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Photo gallery - Krewe of Mutts Parade

2010-02-01T03:29:31Z

The 11th Annual Krewe of Mutts Parade rolled down North Boulevard on Sunday afternoon. This year's theme was 2010: Space Pawdyssey. The parade is a fund-raiser for CAAWS.

Latte E Miele

2010-01-24T16:12:16Z

Latte e Miele Gelato
17650 Highland Rd. Ste. A
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Open Seven Days A Week 10am-10pm
(225) 751-4555
info@latteemielegelato.com

Not unlike the rest of America, Baton Rouge can sometimes appear to be nothing more than vast stretches of strip-mall chain mediocrity- soullessly effective in delivering sustenance to the masses, but lacking in quality, sophistication, and craft.
Luckily, every once in a while, you can stumble upon a jewel. So it was, when a sold out movie and three subsequently disappointed kids led to an impromptu search for that universal salve of children the world round- ice cream. EBR! had heard whispers of Latte e Miele and its transcendental gelatos, and set out down Highland Road on a cloudy Saturday to invoke the healing powers of gelato.

Just past the Country Club of Louisiana and before I-10, Latte e Miele (milk and honey, in Italian) lies nestled in (gasp!) a strip mall, albeit one of the snazzier versions that populate the CCLA area to serve its ritzy clientele. Occupying a bright, cheery interior, Latte e Miele just looks like a happy place, clean and colorful, dominated by a double case only half full with delectable offerings. The gelatos are are available two flavors to a small cup, ($4) or three flavors to a large cup or waffle cone ($6). Some of the flavors that shined this day were the Bacio Kiss, a chocolate hazelnut truffle-flavored gelato. It has a luxurious mouth feel, smooth and rich- reminiscent of Nutella, or more accurately, an ice cream version of a Ferrero Rocher. Divine! Also sublime was the black cherry yogurt, smooth and tangy white yogurt with fresh black cherry bits and sauce- a real home run. It was joined in receiving high marks by the Stracciatella(Chocolate Chip) gelato. Latte E Miele also offers several fruit based items, from the creamy strawberry sorbetto to an Italian Ice-like lemon sorbetto, bright and refreshing.

In addition to its gelato cups, Latte E Miele features a formidable selection of sundaes ($10) highlighted by its namesake dessert, the Latte E Miele Sundae- described as a simple cream gelato complimented with a topping of seasonal fresh fruit, and drizzled with Louisiana Orange Blossom Honey... Molto Bene!
For chocolate fans, there's also something for you.. the award-winning Colosseo a traditional Perugian chocolate sundae. Or try the Spaghetti... cream gelato extracted to look like noodles, covered in strawberry sauce to mimic the tomato sauce, even topped with coconut shavings impersonating parmesan cheese. Kids are sure to love this one.

Latte E Miele is also a coffeehouse, offering Italian espressos, capuccinos,teas, and specialty coffee drinks like the Affogato($5), which combines two scoops of their mouth-watering gelato topped with a shot of Bistrot espresso and fresh homemade whipped cream.

Gelato is a wonderful treat, more intensely flavored and lower in fat than most commercial ice creams. Latte E Miele delivers its deliciousness with an eye toward quality and an artisanal touch.

Latte E Miele- the newest member of Eat Baton Rouge!'s Best of Baton Rouge. Bellissimo!

Flickr Photo of the Day - Po Man's Halloween

2009-10-13T12:02:32Z

Po Man's Halloween
Photo by Mr. Greenjeans
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Flickr Photo of the Day - Hummingbird and Zinnia

2009-10-08T11:48:30Z

Hummingbird and Zinnia
Photo by aryllascott
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Contribute! Be a neighborhood reporter

2009-10-07T11:58:15Z

Red Stick Live is looking for local residents who can help tell the story of Baton Rouge and surrounding areas as citizen reporters.

You don't have to be a professional writer to be a citizen reporter. All you need is some enthusiasm and a little curiosity. You can write about zoning issues in your neighborhood, construction, crime, interesting residents, local artists and much more. Anything local and interesting goes. You can tell the stories through words, photos or video. It's up to you.

Email redsticklive@gmail.com if you're interested.

Monday morning news roundup

2009-10-05T11:45:42Z

The East Baton Rouge school system is recruiting California teachers.

A private teacher-recruitment agency accused of extortion.

Jindal decides not to seek $300 million in high-speed rail money.

ESPN's College Gameday program will be in Baton Rouge this week for the LSU-Florida game.

Flickr Photo of the Day - Salvation

2009-10-05T11:41:08Z

Salvation
Photo by DaJackson
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Flickr Photo of the Day - Possible Spider

2009-10-02T11:57:20Z

Possible Spider
Photo by juliealicea1947

I couldn't figure out what this was hanging out in my yard. It had a hard shell and horns and a smiley face on it's shell. Then I noticed it had legs all around it, then I saw the spider web so I assumed it was a spider.

Note: It's this, a helpful Flickr user points out.
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Thursday morning new roundup

2009-10-01T12:00:26Z

LSU baseball team visits the White House.

An anti-bond issue rally in Central drew about 100 people.

Baton Rouge ranks third in the nation in construction job growth, according to a new report.

State Police are starting to enforce new driving laws, including one that requires all passengers in a vehicle to wear seat belts.

Flickr Photo of the Day - Sunset

2009-10-01T11:51:28Z

Sunset
Photo by Bruce Bordelon

The view from the 6th Floor Terrace at Tsunami's.
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Flickr Photo of the day

2009-09-30T12:16:29Z

Christ Whispers in Lucifer's Ear
Photo by st.one

Arilus Cristatus ("assassin bug") hiding on a Crocosmia Lucifer blossom.
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Wednesday morning news roundup

2009-09-30T11:45:18Z

The EPA is requiring Formosa Plastics Corp. to pay $13 million for a pollution violations at its plants in Texas and Baton Rouge. "The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency identified extensive leaks during inspections of the facilities, leading to the penalty and equipment upgrades," The Houston Chronicle reported.

A group of Metro Council members want to delay the Nov. 14 vote on Kip Holden's $900 million bond issue for capital improvements. They are considering calling a special meeting Oct. 12 to vote on the delay, The Advocate reports.

Developer Tommy Spinosa has submited his plans for Rouzan.

Chelsea's and the state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control have reached an agreement that will allow the bar to sell alcohol.