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New snowball stand opens in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A new snowball stand, Meltdown Snoballs, had their grand opening at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24. Owner of Meltdown Snoballs, Zein Clayton, released the following statement on the snowball stand’s grand opening in the capital city. “The Meltdown Snoballs began as a passion project when I was just 16 […]
Mary Bird Perkins expands cancer services in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — More services are coming to cancer patients in rural areas of Louisiana. Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center has partnered with MD Clinics to service North and Central Louisiana. The CEO and President of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center spoke to Fox 44’s Christina Jensen about why this is such a […]
Cirque du Soleil makes its debut in Baton Rouge for the first time this weekend
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Cirque du Soleil will be performing at the Raising Cane’s River Center in Baton Rouge for the first time. This year’s show theme is, “Corteo.” Many of the artists, like Svetlana Tsarkova, are excited to perform for the first time in Louisiana. She is one of the juggling performers. “This […]
Sweet family: Baton Rouge mom, daughter make chocolate candy ‘too pretty to eat’
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Baton Rouge native Maram Khalaf and her mother Aliaa make beautiful handcrafted pieces using chocolate to eat. “My mom, Aliaa, always loved chocolate, but not American chocolate. She loved high-end chocolates from Europe, Switzerland, etc. Every time we would travel internationally she would take an extra carry-on exclusively to fill with chocolates to […]
Baton Rouge museum combines science, math with art in new ways for kids, family fun
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – The thought of a child learning science and math on a Saturday might not sound fun. An interactive exhibit at the Louisiana Arts and Science Museum is looking to change that. “The Seed” is LASM’s newest hands-on experience and is designed with a heavy focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art […]
Craving a taco, burrito or quesadilla? Try something new at Baton Rouge restaurants
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Looking for restaurants that offers tacos and other popular Mexican dishes? Baton Rouge has several restaurants that you will be wanting to try for their selection of different Mexican dishes. Menus around the capital city provide a variety of options including tacos, quesadillas, burritos, fajitas and tamales. These shops in […]
Listen to live music, bring the family to Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room Heritage Museum
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room has brought music lovers together since it opened in 2014, but the club is also a museum. Southern Louisiana music is Henry Turner Jr.’s first and foremost influence. The venue opened in 2017 and focuses on Blues, R&B and other roots music. “The museum covers […]
See the Top 10 restaurants on TripAdvisor for vegan, vegetarian food in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Looking for some of the best vegan and vegetarian dishes that is offered in Baton Rouge? The capital city has several places that provide a variety of plant-based meals to their customers. Menus across the area have plant-based options that include various vegetables and vegan-friendly flavorings. The menus featured different […]
Photos: Luxury Baton Rouge home near LSU selling for $2.8 million has pool, schoolhouse
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A Baton Rouge home that is a few miles away from LSU’s Tiger Stadium is listed for $2,889,000. The 7,698-square-foot home at 6020 Highland Road has five bedrooms and five bathrooms. The Zillow listing describes the property as a “French Creole style home has more than 7,600 square feet of […]
Prairieville food truck that serves bubble teas, Korean corn dogs set to close
PRAIREVILLE, La. (BRPROUD) — A food truck that features a variety of bubble teas and Korean corn dogs announced on Thursday, Feb. 15 that they are closing permanently in late February. Tastea, located on 17198 Old Jefferson Hwy. in Prairieville, released the following statement regarding the food truck’s closing: Tastea will be making an appearance […]
Baton Rouge exhibit showcases the power of jazz through art, history, sciences
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Are you a music and art lover? Looking to find more history and how music can heal the body? For this week’s Destination Louisiane we take you to a new exhibit in Baton Rouge. Thanks to the Louisiana Art and Science Museum in downtown Baton Rouge, people can soak in the […]
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra wins Grammy for live album
NEW ORLEANS, La. (BRPROUD) – The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra made history at the Grammy Awards by becoming the first orchestra nominated in a regional roots album category. The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra won a Grammy in the Best Regional Roots Album category for “LIVE: Orpheum Theater NOLA” at the 66th Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4. LPO […]
Chef at Baton Rouge restaurant to compete in Food Network cooking show ‘Chopped’
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – The executive chef of Juban’s Restaurant and Bar will compete with 16 others on a Food Network show. The name Chris Motto might seem familiar. He was voted Best Chef in Best of 225 in 2021 and was named in Baton Rouge Business Report’s Forty under 40 in 2018. Motto […]
Check out the best places to get waffles for breakfast and brunch in, near Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Looking to start your day with a sweet or savory breakfast? Baton Rouge has several places that offer some of the best waffles around the capital city. Waffles are a traditional breakfast and popular item that is offered in several restaurants in the area. They can include sweet options like […]
Do you want hot, iced or milk tea? Check out Baton Rouge restaurants, find a new favorite
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Looking for a place to enjoy a cup of tea? Baton Rouge has several spots to sit back and relax while drinking your favorite blend. These shops have a variety of selections that customers can indulge in on their next visit. There are different teas to choose from, ranging from iced, […]
Want a milkshake, frozen yogurt or ice cream? See the Top 10 Baton Rouge shops on Yelp
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Looking for a cool treat? Baton Rouge has a selection of ice cream shops. According to Yelp reviews, these are the top-rated options in the capital city. Whether you are looking for scoops, milkshakes, sundaes, cakes or frozen yogurt, these places put a special twist on their frozen treats. These […]
Mermaids at Blue Zoo in Baton Rouge train in diving, swimming to make magic for kids
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – What’s it like to be a real-life mermaid? One at Blue Zoo in Baton Rouge said it’s peaceful under the water. Blue Zoo is an aquarium inside the Mall of Louisiana. Attractions include water tables, sharks and a pirate ship. You can also touch and feed stingrays, birds and reptiles. […]
Knowing the signs of seasonal affective disorder
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — If you find yourself not getting enough sunlight during Louisiana winters and wanting to stay indoors, you could be suffering from seasonal affective disorder. Seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD, impacts women more than men. However, it can target any age group or gender. It also impacts those who […]
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