Typically, the task of caregiving falls to women. However, more and more men are taking on caregiving roles, and feel very unprepared for it.
Warren Byrd, of Baton Rouge, tells this “running away from home” story.
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Anne Hutchinson may have held the first one.
The Atchafalayla Basinkeeper celebrated its 15th anniversary on Oct. 10 at the Hilton Capitol Center with special guest speaker Bobby Kennedy Jr.
Every year, my local civic association sponsors a neighborhood walk, coaxing the people who live around me to get out one evening, stroll around together, and see what there is to see.
Betsy Williamson shows no fear in her exhibit "Breaking the Spell: Creating Something from Nothing" in the Manship Theatre's Jones Walker Foyer Gallery at the Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St.
My 15-year-old son wanted a tattoo. He begged and begged me and my husband to let him get a tattoo.
New Orleans-based Lightwire Theatre will bring the children's classic "The Ugly Duckling" to the Manship Theatre stage at 2 p.m. Oct. 27.
HAMMOND — Concerts, poetry, lectures and a film festival highlight the fourth week of Fanfare, Southeastern Louisiana University’s annual fall arts festival.
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The Louisiana State Archives, 3851 Essen Lane, will celebrate American Archives Month with an open house from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 24. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the work that goes into protecting the records that do…
Success in the corporate world and other ventures still couldn't fill what was missing in Darryl Hurst's life.
Grandchildren and their grandparents will be guests of honor at the annual Grand Day, beginning with 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Oct. 20, at St. Joseph Cathedral, 412 North St.
Dear Smiley: On a trip to The Holy Land, a number of us in our group decided to ride a camel in Palestine.
It's not John Schneider's first rodeo, but it's special nonetheless.
Mike and Elaine Cammarosano never know who's coming over for Sunday lunch. Or, for that matter, who will show up for Thanksgiving, Easter, Christmas or every LSU football game.
Boxwoods have been in recorded history since 4000 B.C. when the Egyptians first used them in formal gardens.
"Louisiana Festivals" is the theme for the Sundowner’s African Violet Society's show and plant sale set this weekend.
Two sessions — one on Louisiana Super Plants and another on citrus and blueberries — are being held by the East Baton Rouge Master Gardener Association on Thursday, Oct. 24, at the East Baton Rouge Central Branch Library, 11260 Joor Road.
Bill Haynie, of Slidell, expands on recent items about Siri and Alexa eavesdropping on conversations — adding OnStar to this list:
BAND NAME OF THE WEEK: Endless Shrimp Duo
For a moment, "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil" seems poised to turn into a wonderful take on "Father of the Bride" only with fangs and wings.
Local Notes is a column rounding up the latest news from the Baton Rouge music community. Have a new single, just announced your album release date or about to head out on tour? Let us know about it by emailing jclapp@theadvocate.com.
Pablo Sainz Villegas, in the tradition of classical guitar masters Andrés Segovia, Julian Bream and John Williams, is a world-traveling virtuoso of the 21st century.
Kinky Vanilla may by my new favorite flavor of rock ‘n’ roll.
With a name that evokes some classic hotel and a menu of cafe favorites, The Rutledge would fit in on a busy downtown street.
Fall is a great time to visit your local farmers market. The tables and booths are just brimming with produce, proteins and fresh new faces.
The first Let's Dish article, published in September 2017, featured Umami Japanese Bistro's executive chef and owner Cong Nguyen. So, it feels like I'm coming full circle in my final contribution to this column by wanting to highlight Michelle Huy…
Every year, the Greater Baton Rouge State Fair adds a little something new.
Editor's note: Columnist Holly Clegg, who has been battling stomach cancer, has entered hospice care. She plans to continue her column at this time.
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Alma Mims, of Mandeville, has a "why we love our grandchildren" story:
When Sacred Heart of Jesus School opened in 1929, its students were mostly of Italian heritage.
Miles "Pudge" Halter has a lot on and in his mind.
Literary history's best-known vampire, "Dracula," is coming to the stage just in time for Halloween.
Six members of the Red Stick Kiwanis Club were recognized for their dedication and service to Kiwanis at the club’s 60th anniversary celebration on Oct. 3 at Drusilla Place. They included Gerard Ruth, 60 years; Charles Rea, 55 years; Charlie Jorda…
It's the 1960s and change is coming to Baltimore when BREC'S Independence Park Theatre opens "Hairspray JR." on Oct. 18.
Brent St. Blanc has found evidence that out west, the days of the O.K. Corral are long gone:
There's The Reformer and The Achiever, The Enthusiast and The Peacemaker.
Christian Youth Theater of Baton Rouge will perform the musical adaptation of Disney's animated feature "Tarzan" on Oct. 17-20 at LSU's Claude L. Shaver Theatre.
Get ready to do "The Time Warp" again when Theatre Baton Rouge opens "The Rocky Horror Show" on Oct. 17.
The Red Stick Kiwanis Club installed its 2019-20 officers at its 60th anniversary gala on Oct. 3 at Drusilla Place.
Eight members of the Deep South Koi and Pond Society showcased their ponds during the group's Sept. 22 tour.
Crippling falls are common among the elderly. Jeffrey Casebolt doesn’t want senior citizens to take this news lying down. Literally.
Alex "Sonny" Chapman, of Ville Platte, comments on two recent column topics — political flyers and outhouses:
The Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Institute in Florida defines Aquatic Therapy as the "use of water and specifically designed activity by qualified personnel to aid in the restoration, extension, maintenance and quality of function for person…