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The NMS cast of Grease will perform three shows nightly beginning Jan. 25 at the Northwestern Middle School auditorium, 5200 E. Central Ave in Zachary. The 2011-12 NMS Advanced Drama class, in alphabetical order, is: Kobie Anderson, Kyla Bates, Aldin Brady, Cole Campbell, Dreona Clayton, Alison Cupit, Aaron Day, Collin Delholm, Emma Dry, Corneilus Ford, Ian Futch, Elise Goff, Caitlin Halphen, Taylor Harless, Tamia Hartford, Alea Jones, Victoria Jones, Nash Joyner, Aryanna Kelley, Jamin Kidd, Lauren Lane, Addison Murphy, Catherine O’Brien, Charles Peroyea, Jacelyn Rasti, Jairus Raymond, Alison Robertson, Alana Scott, Skylar Shaw, Ben Terral, Jacob Tidwell, Alice Waxley, Shaterika Winters and Jordy Young. (PHOTO/Submitted)
NMS drama students rehearse for upcoming performances of "Grease" Jan. 25 - 27
The Northwestern Middle School advanced drama class, under the direction of drama teacher Paula Swilley, will present “Grease”, the school version, beginning Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. The music...
Jan 19, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Rotary Club of Avoyelles hosts 2012 Krewe of Cyllenius Mardi Gras Parade
The Members of the Rotary Club of Avoyelles are pleased to announce the eighth annual Krewe of Cyllenius Mardi Gras Parade. This event is being held not only to provide a source of family entertain...
Jan 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Lottery scratch-off winners claim $9.7 million in December, while drawing games produce $7.4 million in winnings
Paying off a vehicle, taking a vacation and purchasing Christmas gifts are just some of the ways winners of the Louisiana Lottery’s scratch-off games planned to spend the more than $9.7 million in ...
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Geana Rust, a featured Zachary Artist Guild member with Mayor David Amrhein. Rust's “Little One” wildlife photograph is on display through March at the City of Zachary Utilities Office. (PHOTO/Submitted)
ZAG artist's wildlife collection now on display at Zachary Utility office
Geana Rust, of Zachary, is an artist with the Zachary Artist Guild and whose work is on display through March at the City of Zachary Utility Office, located at 4650 Main Street. Rust, a Zachary res...
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Quilt the Swamp is an annual fiber art show, curated by Michael Young, that is presented at the Bluebonnet Swamp in Baton Rouge each January/February since 2002. (PHOTO/CFAL)
Off the Wall and into the Swamp: Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center celebrates its 10th annual "Quilt the Swamp" exhibit
BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center invites families and friends to experience the Contemporary Fiber Artists of Louisiana’s "Quilt the Swamp" exhibit through Feb. 4 at Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Ce...
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The Zachary Historic Village exhibit is currently on view at the Zachary Branch Library, 1900 Church St. (PHOTO/Submitted)
On View at the Library: Check it out!
Bluebonnet Regional Branch: Bugs! Glasgow Middle School Talented Art students will display their work.   Do the Zoo! BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo exhibit will feature the exciting things happening at the...
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ZFest gets a facelift and will feature new attractions, parking, music, beer and much more. The Zachary Arts and Music Festival runs March 15 - 18. (PHOTO/Stacy Gill)
ZFEST refreshed: Arts and Music Festival runs March 15 - 18
The Zachary Chamber of Commerce has announced it will be hosting the new Zachary Arts & Music Festival, formerly known as ZFest. This will be the sixth annual Chamber-sponsored festival. The new ZF...
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An Associated Women in Arts painting. (PHOTO/WBR Museum)
West Baton Rouge Museum January exhibits
From Saturday, Jan. 14, thru Sunday, March 11, the Life and Landscapes along Louisiana Highway #1 is an exhibit of work by members of the Associated Women in the Arts, which will be featured at the...
Jan 13, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Photo contest to promote South Louisiana Parishes
Lights! Cameras! Action! Get ready to compete with your best photography of the last year in the River Region Art Association's annual Click Art Show. This year's theme is "The Best of the River R...
Jan 12, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Kenny Henderson, LHSAA Executive Director
College Recruitment: Rules of Engagement
High school allows a student- athlete’s skill, passion and intensity for his or her individual sport to mature and develop. The years seem to fly by, and in an instant, the timid athlete we met as ...
Jan 11, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Designer Suzanne Perron with some of her bridal gowns.
From New Orleans to Seventh Avenue and back, new LSU Press book captures the rise of designer Suzanne Perron
After years working alongside Vera Wang, Carolina Herrera, Anna Sui and Ralph Rucci in New York, Louisiana native Suzanne Perron returned home to New Orleans in 2005 to open her own custom design b...
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Twelve-story animated lightshow to dazzle downtown, salute LSU, BCS and showcase New Orleans
Capping off a week of major sporting events in the Crescent City, New Orleans-based Entergy Corporation has arranged to showcase its hometown during the BCS national championship game with a series...
Jan 09, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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