Red Dress Thursdays is a social happy hour hosted by the McGlynn, Glisson & Mouton Law Firm, Varsity Title and this week's co-sponsor the Downtown Development District. Come out for some live music, appetizers, delicious happy hour specials and great company. Despite the title, it's a casual affair, so come as you are.
Boudreaux & Thibodeaux's
Thursday, September 1, 4:30PM - 7PM
Mayor-President Melvin "Kip" Holden and former LSU basketball standout Glen "Big Baby" Davis will visit the Downtown Red Stick Farmers Market Saturday morning to promote the Mayor's Healthy BR Initiative, which encourages healthy eating habits, including buying fresh and local.
Davis, who has played the past four years in the NBA with the Boston Celtics, has also worked to focus public awareness on the growing problem of childhood obesity. Mayor Holden and Davis are scheduled to arrive at 9AM at the Red Stick Farmers Market.
They will make their way to North Street seating area inside the Main Market, where they will address market patrons about the advantages of healthy eating. Chef Celeste Gill will be on hand to whip up some healthy cooking demonstration and provide samples of healthful snacks.
At 10AM, the Mayor and Davis will announce the winners of the Red Stick Farmers Market canning contest. From 8AM until 12PM Saturday, the Mayor's Healthy City Initiative partners will offer free health screenings at the Red Stick Farmer's Market. Screenings will include blood pressure, body mass index, and body fat percentage.
For more information, contact Copper Alvarez, executive director of the Big River Economic & Agricultural Development Alliance (BREADA), at (225) 267-5060. Saturday will also be the first day that the LSU Tiger Trails Transit will begin providing free transit to the Red Stick Farmer's Market. Shuttles will run from 8AM to 12PM from various points on the LSU Campus to the market at 5th Street and Main Street.
The Red Stick Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from 8AM-12PM at Fifth and Main Streets.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
5:30 pm
Topic:
Green Transportation
Featuring:
Mark E. Martin, Baton Rouge Advocates for Safe Streets (BRASS)
Venue:
Manship Theatre, 2nd Floor Gallery
100 Lafayette Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
About:
This month will feature a presentation by Mark E. Martin of Baton Rouge Advocates for Safe Streets. BRASS is a grassroots organization dedicated to making our streets safe and enjoyable for walking and biking, so that more people will choose to leave their cars at home. Learn about the latest developments in the effort to green the streets of Baton Rouge.
Come on out, enjoy a beverage and have a good time!
Red Stick Green Drinks is a monthly gathering for environmentally minded Baton Rouge residents to meet, exchange ideas, and just generally have a good time! We have a lively mixture of people from NGOs, academia, government and business. Come along and you'll be made welcome. It's a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along, so there’s always a different crowd, making Green Drinks an organic, self-organising network.
These events are very simple and unstructured, but many people have found employment, made friends, developed new ideas, done deals and had moments of serendipity. It's a force for the good and we'd like to help it spread to other cities. Contact your local node to get the latest info about coming along. Click here for more on Green Drinks or email us.
And please, become a fan of our facebook page!
$10 for $20 Worth of Food & Drinks at Cactus Cafe Mexican Cuisine
Thousands of years ago, the first native Mexicans ground up an armful of corn, mixed it with some water, baked it over an open flame, and created the first tortilla. Since then, the tortilla has been a staple in Mexican food and millions of people across the globe are happy that the tradition has carried on into modern cuisine. Luckily, tortillas have progressed from their rudimentary beginning, becoming a tasty complement to just about any Mexican dish. This is good news, of course, because it means you'll never have to sit down and try to eat a taco using a slice of bread! In addition to the omnipresent corn and wheat tortilla, the Mexican people have found the perfect way to incorporate beans, meat, and vegetables into delicious and zesty cuisine. Best of all, you can experience all of that is wonderful about Mexican food at Cactus Cafe!
Cactus Cafe is a casual restaurant that is perfect for anyone who enjoys the tastes of Mexico. Perfect for all sizes of groups, they will happily accommodate large parties or smaller family dinners. Cactus Cafe is also know for making delicious margaritas, making it the perfect oasis after a day at work or a night out with friends. Share an appetizer of heaping nachos, sip on a cold drink, and experience the comfort that comes with good food and good people.
Cactus Cafe carries all of your favorite Mexican dishes, such as enchilada plates, chiles rellenas, tacos, burritos, carne asade, and much more. Order a bowl of queso dip or salsa to go with your chips and you'll have a filling and fabulous meal.
Cactus Cafe is offering a deal that you just can't beat: for $10 you get $20 worth of food and drinks! It doesn't get much better than this so grab this deal while you can!
Locations:
127 Aspen Square
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-1500
6657 Sullivan Rd.
Greenwell Springs, LA 70739
(225) 261-8821
Thursday, August 25, 2011 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at VooDoo BBQ in Zachary
$36.00/canvas
It's not too late to sign up! Go to Joie Petite Designs Website and you can register, pay and be ready to paint for tomorrow night! Some friends and I are signed up and excited, Meet us there:)
Here's a little about the artist who is teaching the class:
A physical therapist by trade, Joy Petty has always possessed a deep passion for art. As a child Joy dreamed of being an animator for Walt Disney. Although life took her on a different path, in the past few years Joy has returned to her passion by learning to paint with oils and various forms of media. She now enjoys experimenting with acrylics, modeling paste, joint compound and oil paints. Joy has also found artistic outlet through "Paint N Pour" parties which she began conducting in September of 2009.
After properly cooking a lobster, its once-brown exoskeleton turns bright red, letting chefs know that it's both ready to serve and profoundly embarrassed for showing up without pants. Make a meal of deliciously mortified seafood with today's Groupon: for $15, you get $30 worth of seafood and drinks at LaFleur's Seafood Restaurant in Denham Springs.
LaFleur's Seafood's spacious banquet rooms brim with the savory scents of fresh-cooked fruits of the sea. Stuff bellies with a bountiful supply of all-you-can-eat oysters or shrimp ($19.95), or enjoy a more finite amount of bounty by plying teeth in the disassembly of an eight-ounce charbroiled ribeye steak ($12.95). The trio platter of fish, shrimp, and oysters serves palates a heaping of sub-aquatic fare best imbibed by way of a fork or deck of baseball cards fashioned into a trident ($15.95). Feel free to sip domestic ($2.50) or imported ($2.75) beers to wash down bites and cool down revved-up maws.
6865 Magnolia Beach Rd., Suite E
Denham Springs, Louisiana 70706
(225) 664-1054
Are you on Facebook, foursquare or Yelp?
P. F. Chang's is now rewarding you for "Checking in" at your favorite P.F. Chang's location on either Facebook, foursquare or Yelp. You can earn rewards redeemable during happy hour 3PM - 6PM everyday! You can go to P.F. Chang's website to see all the details and come back and let us know the rewards you earned!
And if you feel the need to whet your whistle, take aseat in the Lounge located just next door. (Or stand up, they won't mind!) The Lounge is open 7 days a week and isknown for its cozy and relaxing environment! You'll find a fully stocked bar with everything you can think of. AtSwamp Pop Café they are serious about having fun! With friendly and experiencedbartenders, a jukebox full of favorites, and a big screen TV to watch all thelocal match-ups, you'll be in Swamp heaven.
So let your taste buds do all the thinking and takeadvantage of this incredible deal! Foronly $12 you can receive $25 worth of any food or beverage item found on themenu! That's known as big savings in our language! If you're craving some realSouthern style Cajun good times - stop by the Swamp Pop Café and Lounge!
Dining Hours: Thursday - Monday 11:00 am-9:00 pm, closed Tuesday & Wednesday. Lounge is open 7 days a week 3:00 pm - until.
18897 Hwy 22
Maurepas, LA 70449
(225) 698-2233
Tailgating Tips with Jay Ducote this Saturday at the Red Stick Farmers Market.
Don't miss this Saturday's Fresh from the Market cooking demonstration with special guest Jay Ducote. Jay is the author of the popular Bite and Booze Blog and recently appeared on Season 2 of MasterChef on FOX. He also knows a thing or two about tailgating as winner of the 2010 Tony Cachere's Tailgating Cookoff. Stop in the North Street seating area of Main Street Market at 10 AM to catch Jay in action and pick up tailgating tips.
“Kamado” stands for a traditional Japanese wood or charcoal fired earthen vessel that can dish out mouth-watering grilled eatables.
Japanese cuisine takes the forefront at Kamado's Japanese Grill and Sushi Bar, a casual Japanese restaurant that never fails to satisfy folks with fresh sushi and hibachi fare. Chef Henri Vu suggest you start off with seaweed salad and one of their many delectable sushi rolls (salmon skin, spicy tuna, rainbow, etc.), and then shift to chicken teriyaki, pork yakiniku, or the like. Lunch plates and bento boxes are also available if the dilemma of choice is too overwhelming.
Kamado's Japanese Grill and Sushi Bar has Tatami rooms to accommodate larger groups. They also stock a full bar with Japanese beer options such as Sapporo and Asahi, so don't forget to add your favorite beer to whatever meal you opt for.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 928-3888
The third time is a charm! The Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre is hosting the Capital City’s biggest dance party, Dancin’ In The Streets, in the Great Hall at Perkins Rowe. The event will feature live music from Phat Hat and a raffle while Perkins Rowe merchants and other Baton Rouge area restaurants will provide appetizers and drinks. Dancin’ in the Streets has become one of the best parties in the city and will be bigger and better than ever this year!
America has enjoyed a long tradition of textile manufacturing, from Betsy Ross cross-stitching the Constitution to Neil Armstrong knitting the Eagle lunar lander. Carry on our handcrafted heritage with today’s Groupon: for $35, you get $70 worth of fabric, home goods, and gifts at Fabric Warehouse.
Upgraded from a 1,000-square-foot showroom to a 21,000-square-foot depot, Fabric Warehouse incites interior reimaginings with multitudinous fabrics, décor, and accessories. Spindles unfurl vibrant textiles by the yard, such as 100 percent solid linens ($19.95/yard) suitable for draping over home furnishings or shy Roman statuaries, and animal prints ($12.95+/yard) awaken the exotic spirit of any living room or undomesticated piano bench. Prettify characterless window encasements with an assortment of drapery fabrics ($15.95+/yard) or perk up outdoor living spaces with weather-resistant outdoor textiles ($12.95+/yard).
In addition to fiber-rich embellishments, Fabric Warehouse furnishes clients with a plethora of three-dimensional accouterments. Tyler candles ($7), lamps ($149.95), and wall sconces ($59.95) impart fashionable luminescence into any room or hallway, metal baskets ($19.95) stylishly store loose wares, and fleur-de-lis trivets ($33.95) provide a fitting cooling place for a meatloaf sculpture of Charlemagne.
10530 Airline Hwy.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816
(225) 201-8878
BayouBuys.com Coupon:
Join Charlie Brown's for your favorite sporting events year round on our 7 big-screen TVs and 18 television monitors placed throughout the bar and restaurant to ensure that you always have a clear view of the game. Home of all LSU football games, even the games on Pay-Per-View. Home of the NFL Ticket, so you can watch all your favorite NFL teams. They have been in business since 2003.
Hours of operation:
11 AM to 9:30 PM Mon. thru Thurs.
11 AM to 10 P.M. Fri. & Sat.
11 AM to 8:30 Sun.
Kids' arcade with lots of fun for the little ones.
Kids eat free on Wednesdays. Check their menu for details.
Expires 02/23/2012
No cash back. One per visit. Not valid with any other offers or coupons. Not valid Wednesday nights when kids eat free. $30 value. For dine in only. May be redeemed after 8/22/11.
www.charliebrownsgrillandbar.com
225BestEats.com Coupon:
Zoë’s Kitchen has a philosophy on nutrition: use fresh ingredients, the building blocks of a healthy Mediterranean diet, and moderate your consumption. Zoë’s, which means "life" in Greek, serves dishes made from fresh ingredients like lean proteins, veggies, feta cheese, olive oil and fish in original recipes to complement a healthy lifestyle. Their Mediterranean-inspired menu is made fresh daily in generous portions and sure to satisfy every member of the family.
Today, $10 gets you $20 toward food and drinks at Zoë’s Kitchen. A few signature dishes you may want to try: their chicken kabobs, greek salad, steak or chicken rollups, fresh hummus, or their pita pizza topped with chicken, feta, fresh basil and marinara.
Zoë’s Kitchen offers flexible menu options for single diners and families of all sizes. Along with dining in, you can purchase a fully-prepared dinner for four for takeout; order the menu-favorite chicken salad and other salads by the pound; or purchase catering options, including box lunches, party trays and catered meals that can be delivered to your door. Go by this casual, upbeat eatery today and see why we love the Mediterranean diet: fresh, healthy and delicious food.
7415 Corporate Boulevard, Suite 950
Baton Rouge LA, 70809
225-216-3534
7707 Bluebonnet Boulevard
Baton Rouge LA, 70810
225-767-1566
Phone: (225) 216-3534
BayouBuys.com Deal:
Creative Cajun Cooking, creator of Magic Swamp Dust seasoning, also has other fabulous products for you to enjoy......Seafood Boil, Back Porch Fish Fry, Etouffee' Mix, Gator Wing Batter, and the Magic Swamp Dust seasoning's original blend, no MSG blend, and Fire Department Blend. And you definitely want to try their latest product, their kickin' Smokin' Fryin' Rub! Get all of these great products in a hand made painted, wooden pirogue or Louisiana shaped gift basket! What a great gift for someone special! Enjoy!
at La Grove Plaza
This would be a fun adventure to have in the middle of the week, with the ability to try any of the growing number of Baton Rouge food trucks! I have tried a few and can't wait to try all of them! A food truck is a mobile venue that sells food... like a restaurant-on-wheels. Some trucks cater to specific meals, such as the breakfast truck, lunch truck or lunch wagon, and snack truck or break truck.
Check out the Food Truck Wround-Up on Wednesday evenings when Baton Rouge’s food trucks gather in one location! The food’s always great, the music is fun, and the people are friendly.
Eating authentically prepared food lets you taste the very essence of a country and draws far fewer angry glares than chewing on its national flag. Avoid wedging cloth between teeth with today's Groupon: for $10, you get $20 worth of Vietnamese fare and drinks at Twilight Cafe.
The culinary craftspeople at Twilight Cafe take taste buds on cultural journeys with a menu of Vietnamese classics made from fresh ingredients with a Cajun twist. The banh mi dac biet—a Vietnamese po boy sandwich—cuddles ham, pork, and fresh vegetables within a french bread sleeping bag to keep them from freezing away from their natural grill-top habitat ($4.50). Bowls sequester the flavors of the bun thit nuong cha gio by separating the rice vermicelli, grilled pork, and egg rolls into three tasty factions ($9.95). Two types of noodles, the pho bo vien's rice noodles topped in meatballs ($7.95) and the mi dac biet's egg noodles topped with barbecue pork and shrimp ($9.95), take leisurely swims in savory soup broth. To cool off Cajun tang, diners can gulp cool glasses of soda or draft or bottled beer ($3–$3.50) or lick a fire extinguisher.
Twilight Cafe welcomes gourmands with clean white tables spangled throughout the restaurant like stars on an American flag T-shirt. A neon-lined counter highlights the full-service bar, which shimmers under the luminous glow of a flat-panel TV. Between bites, diners can kick up impromptu games of shuffleboard across the eatery's slick wood floors or signal to forks that they're ready for another bite by waving the tables' embellishing red napkins.
10605 Airline Hwy.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816
(225) 757-6380
Just in time for LSU Football Season! This certificate can be used for free registration and either $50 of drop-in child care or towards the purchase a child care package (Louisiana License Class B).
Hour Drop-In Child Care provides flexible and emergency child care options for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, while providing and encouraging, a safe and social environment allowing for growth physically, emotionally, intellectually and socially.
Basic Pricing is $10.00 per hour.
Siblings on the same visit are $5.00 per hour.
Two for Tuesday Specials
2 kids for the price of one. All Day!
Hours
The Louisiana Smart Growth Summit is an annual convening in downtown Baton Rouge of elected officials, engaged citizens and local, national, and international experts in community planning and growth. The 2011 summit will feature topics including but not limited to:
• Implementation
• Infrastructure
• Financing
• Housing
• Neighborhoods
• Transportation
• Coastal Communities
• Communications
• Green Building
• Rural Communities
This year's summit will offer continuing education opportunities for planners, architects, landscape architects, engineers, realtors, and attorneys pending final approval.
Visit CPEX website to view a complete Schedule of events and bio's of the Speakers.
Louisiana has a taste that just can't be rivaled by any other part of the country. If you find yourself roaming the chili-laden taco shops in New Mexico or slurping on some clam chowder in Maine, you can almost bet you'll find yourself thinking it's missing something. Maybe it needs a dash of Tony Chachere's seasoning or a side of remoulade to go with it. Let's face it: you just can't beat the culturally rich cuisine of Louisiana. That delicious zing is in our taste buds and an integral part of our heritage. When you're looking for dining-out options that live up to the high standards placed on Creole cooking, stop right in at 1stR.A.T.E. Café!
You know you don't have to drive an hour down the road to some faux-fancy restaurant that will charge you an arm and a leg for a small portion of food. Instead, save yourself the hassle and get just what you're craving at 1st R.A.T.E. Café. The acronym in their name is a perfect description of what you will find waiting for you at this delightful café:Ready Affordable Tasty Eatery. When you arrive, you will be greeted and served promptly because the friendly staff know how to efficiently manage all of their guests. You can bet the food is priced fairly to allow an entire family to eat without breaking the bank. There's no doubt that each appetizer, salad, entrée, and dessert will be full of flavor and ripe with quality ingredients.
When you're dying for some shrimp alfredo, crawfish bisque, or any other Creole dish and you want a truly first rate experience, stop in at 1st R.A.T.E Café! Great for parties, family dinners, or just a date for two, you will surely get a full belly and some happy taste buds. Right now, 1st R.A.T.E Café is offering $12 worth of food and drinks for only $6! That's a deal you can really sink your teeth into!
1064 E. Worthy St. Ste. B
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 647-7283
Get your ticket today for the biggest tailgate party of the year! The 10th Annual Taste of Tiger Tailgating will take place Saturday, August 27th from 5-8pm at the Baton Rouge River Center. Come out and enjoy food and beverages from many of the best restaurants and caterers, plus a huge assortment of LSU merchandise!
Expires 08/27/2011
No cash back. One per person. May be redeemed August 27, 2011 from 5-8pm only. Each person may only purchase 4.
275 South River Road
Let the experienced staff at Tint Labs handle all your tinting needs. They offer skillful window tinting installation and removal, with a sharp focus on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction. Their services range from automotive to homes, RVs and even boats! They'll do what it takes to meet your needs!
DarkMatter, Geoshield’s premium automotive window film, uses nano-ceramic technology to provide uncompromising looks and outstanding performance. When looks and performance matter choose DarkMatter films and the pros at Tint Lab.
Six reasons to tint your car windows...
Avoid Overheating - Your car's interior can be 60% cooler during those hot summer days with proper tinting.
Protect Your Skin - Harmful UV rays from the sun can cause skin cancer. Tinting your car can block 99% of these damaging rays.
Accident Protection - In an auto accident, tinting can help shattered glass hold together, protecting the occupants of the car.
Safer Driving - Tinting reduces dangerous glare from the sun, snow, and other headlights, helping you drive safely.
Enhanced Privacy - Tinting protects your privacy and contents within a car. What a burglar can't see, he won't steal.
Prevent Cracking and Fading - UV rays and heat cause car upholstery to crack and fade. Car tint is sunscreen for your car.
3185 Balis Dr. Ste. 117
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 445-8468
Exclusive, Exotic, & Hard-to-Find Home Décor items imported from China, Mexico, and India at absolute rock bottom Wholesale prices! At Lancaster House you benefit from lower prices because we import the products directly ourselves, thus eliminating the middleman. We cut costs and pass the savings on to you! Our 10,000 square foot warehouse is stocked with Unique, Exotic, & Hard-to-Find Home Décor items including a wide range of Furniture, Pottery, and special Fleur De Lis items. We select only quality pieces that we feel you will not find anywhere else in the area. Don’t miss out! Be one of the thousands in attendance. It’s fun-filled bazaar type atmosphere! Lancaster House 13539 Hooper Road Central, LA 70818 (At the corner of Sullivan and Hooper roads)
Lancaster House 13539 Hooper Road Central, LA 70818
When going out to eat, you have a good amount of options: Chinese, Italian, American, Mediterranean- the list could go on and on. However, if you are in the mood for some outstanding and authentic Mexican food, look no further than Ahuuas Mexican Restaurant! Sink you teeth into some chile con carne, go to town on a plate of homemade tamales, dig into a layered burrito, and wash it all down with a frosty margarita.
Ahuuas Mexican Restaurant has been bringing traditional Mexican fare to the Shenandoah area for over 5 years and its owner Yemi Perez made a vow to never stray from the traditional flavors and ways of preparation. In fact, everything is cooked fresh and made to order using the best produce and meats available. They prepare fresh salsa and guacamole everyday, and make their tamales wrapped in a corn husk, the way they have been made for hundreds of years. You just can't ask for more authentic food than what you'll get at Ahuuas Mexican Restaurant.
They are able to cater on or off the premises, so be sure to book them for you next gathering! Enjoy the true flavor of Mexico and stop by Ahuuas Mexican Restaurant for lunch, dinner, or when you feel like you just need a holiday. At Ahuuas, it's Cinco De Mayo everyday! Sit back and let your taste buds tingle as you eat some of the best Mexican food around!
You already know that Ahuuas Mexican Restaurant has incredible food for the right price- the restaurant has established itself as one the area's favorite culinary destinations. Ready to go out for Mexican food tonight? You just can't miss the the deal they're offering right now: for $10, get $20 worth of food and drink or $25 for Two Margaritas, One Mango/Guacamole Appetizer & Two Entrees ($50 Value)! That's enough to make you say "Ole"!
7520 Perkins Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 761-9113
Regular Price almost $105!! Come enjoy the fun & friendly atmosphere where you "Enter as Strangers and Leave as Friends."
Percussor Deep Muscle Massage
A new form of therapy that is one of the most effective ways to rehabilitate and strengthen tight & injured muscles. Fascia covers all of the muscles and can become twisted when muscles are tight. This works well in relaxing stiff/frozen joints, treating facial restrictions, easing scars, and adhesions after surgery.
Infrared Body Wrap
Pain free way to lose weight. Come in, lay down and watch TV or listen to your favorite music. Burn between 900 and 1400 calories during each session. This is beneficial for weight loss, losing inches, diminishing cellulite, tightening & rejuvenating skin, relieving muscle & joint pain, and increasing energy & metabolism.
Footbath Detox/ Biocleanse
Sit back and relax while you rid your body of toxins. Watch as the water changes colors as you soak your feet. This treatment would be beneficial for anyone, but those most likely to see the immediate effects are:
- Athletes who need to rid their bodies of lactic acid quickly
- Youngsters seeking to overcome ADD / ADDHD
- Persons recovering from accidents
- Anyone with low energy levels
- Anyone under severe stress or suffering from fatigue or burnout
- Persons suffering from allergies
- Persons suffering from arthritis
- Anyone in pain
- Anyone with heavy metal toxicity
- Anyone seeking to slow the effects of aging
- Children with autism
- Persons with cholesterol and blood pressure problems
- Persons with diabetes
LSU's annual football fan day will be held on Saturday, Aug. 13 at the Maravich Assembly Center and the Carl Maddox Field House on the LSU campus.
LSU Fan Day activities start at 3 p.m. and run until 6. The LSU football team will sign autographs and meet with fans from 4 to 6 p.m.
This year's setup will have LSU coach Les Miles, the offense and the offensive coaching staff in the Maddox Field House, while the defense, defensive staff and special teams will be located in the Maravich Center.
Fans will be able to meet Mike the Tiger, the LSU cheerleaders and the LSU soccer team that day as well. The LSU soccer team will sign autographs from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Maravich Center, while the LSU cheerleaders and Mike the Tiger will meet with fans for autographs and pictures from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Maddox Field House.
The LSU SportShop will also be open that day and will have stores open at both the Maddox Field House and the Maravich Center.
The first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive an LSU Fan Day gift bag featuring a 2011 football schedule poster, the popular football placard poster and sample products from various LSU corporate partners.
The Mike's Kids Club Fan Zone will be located inside the Maddox Field House where young Tiger fans can register for the club. For a one-time membership fee of $10, kids 12 and younger can join Mike's Kids Club that day. New members to the club will receive an official Mike's Kids Club t-shirt, Mike the Tiger bobble head, autographed photo of Mike the Tigers and invitations to exclusive events.
All current members can also pick up their "special offer" packets for only $8. For more information about Mike's Kids Club visit www.lsusports.net/mikeskidsclub.
Fans are reminded that no coolers or chairs will be allowed into either facility and that they are limited to one autograph item per person.
2011 LSU Fan Day - Schedule of Events
3 p.m. - Doors to Fan Day Open at Maravich Center and Maddox Field House; Mike's Kids Club Fan Zone open at Maddox Field House
3 - 4 p.m. - LSU soccer team signs autographs at Maravich Center; LSU cheerleaders and Mike the Tiger signs autographs at Maddox Field House
4 - 6 p.m. - Head coach Les Miles and offense signs autographs at Maddox Field House; Defense and special teams signs autographs at Maravich Center
6 p.m. - Fan Day activities conclude
1. Tell us a little background information about yourself.
My name is Mauree Brooksher. I am originally from Lafayette, LA; however, I attended LSU for six years & am now happy to call Baton Rouge home. I obtained my B.S. & M.S. in Early Childhood Education. I worked at the LSU Child Development Lab Preschool for six years & taught pre-k for four years in both private & public schools. I absolutely love teaching pre-k; however, my husband & I had our first son in July 2010. I chose to stay at home with our child. I plan to resume teaching when my children are school aged. I have always been very active & health-conscious. I grew up swimming, play tennis, cheering, tumbling, & running. In college I began running 5K, 10K, & half marathon races. I also started participating in yoga & pilates after running races. I now own Baby Boot Camp & Karna Fitness of Baton Rouge. I hold my AFAA Group Fitness Certification, Baby Boot Camp Certification, & Karna Fitness Certification. I love being able to stay home with our son & also help many women reach their fitness goals!
2. What was your inspiration in starting your business?
I had a friend in San Francisco participating in Stroll Fit while I was pregnant. She called one day to tell me that Baton Rouge had a Baby Boot Camp franchise too & to look into joining Stroll Fit once I had my son. I became a client in September of 2010 & fell in love with the class & franchise! It was truly my saving grace after having my son. I always dreamed of staying home with my child, but I did not realize how necessary it would be to find a community of mothers in Baton Rouge to join. I found it necessary once having my son & getting into the rhythm of being home. I knew it was necessary for our health to get out a few times a week to be be around other moms & children. It was a win win situation at Stroll Fit, because I was getting a great work out, getting to visit & relate to other moms, and my son was being exposed to the outdoors, singing, and meeting other children. The franchise owner at the time was selling the franchise after owning it for 7 years. Her children were no longer stroller aged & she was a former teacher like myself. Therefore, I felt inspired to continue on this amazing franchise. I wanted many more moms to have the same experience I had as a client! So after several months of prayer, I took a leap of faith in the business department & purchased the franchise.
3. What do you like most about your running your business?
The thing I like most about Baby Boot Camp & Karna Fitness is I'm providing a variety of opportunities to improve the health of Baton Rouge. I'm providing fitness classess & community for mothers. My clients not only reach fitness goals & are in better health, but they also improving their social & mental health by being part of a sweet community of mothers. I'm providing fitness classes & community for women through Karna Fitness. Lastly, I'm providing opportunities for children to become a part of a community at Stroll Fit & I get to help them develop by exposing them to songs, counting, nursery rhymes, & much more!
4. Where are some of your favorite places in Baton Rouge? To eat? To have fun?
Some of my favorite places in Baton Rouge are City Park, The Farmer's Market, & the LSU Lakes/Campus. My favorite places to eat in Baton Rouge are Maxwell's Market & Whole Foods. My favorite places to have fun in Baton Rouge are Superior Grill w/ live music & shopping in Town Center.
5. Do you have a Facebook Page,Twitter Account or website?
Yes my twitter account is BabyBootCampBR. My Facebook acct for Baby Boot Camp is:
Mauree Brooksher (Babybootcamp) & I also have the Karna Fitness of Baton Rouge Page for Facebook. Our websites are: www.babybootcamp.com www.karnafitness.com
Mauree Brooksher
Baby Boot Camp® of Baton Rouge
Owner & Instructor
mauree.brooksher@babybootcamp.com
222.788.1200
Thank You Baby Boot Camp and Karna Fitness - Moms of Baton Rouge
My mom showed me something fun she recently started because she needed a centerpiece and had way to many herbs than she could possibly use. It's a Herb Bouquet & I loved the idea. They make the room smell good, they look gorgeous, it's a great way to store them for later use and they are simple to put together for last minute guest or parties.
Herbs are an easy plant you can put in the ground or pots in the spring and harvest the fruit all summer long. Some herbs last well into the fall and oregano & rosemary thrive in the winter here in South Louisiana. We use our herbs almost daily with our meals and the kids even snack on them when they're playing outside.
In this Herb Bouquet, I cut Basil, Oregano, Chive flowers and Mint. I added *Zinnias for more color.
*Zinnias- Easy to grow annual flower, come in a wide variety of colors with large, profuse blooms.
Gambino's Bakery, $15 for $30 in food (Essen & Goodwood locations)
Oh my, there are so many good things at Gambino's Bakery...
After opening our doors more than 60 years ago Gambino’s Bakery has become a tradition not only in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, but in all fifty states and around the world. Already known for our delicious cakes, king cakes, pastries and confections, Gambino’s deli on Essen Lane now offers a great selection of Daily Specials, Salads, Soups and Creative Burgers, Sandwiches and Poboys. And with today’s offer, $15 buys $30. You can use the coupons at the deli and for any of our sinfully sweet bakery items.
If you’ve eaten at the deli, then you know the Gambino’s tradition of quality and goodness doesn’t stop at sweets. Choose from the extensive deli menu items such as the ½ lb mid western beef ground chuck hamburger served on a Jalapeño infused brioche bun and topped with our own Mojo Mayo - a smoked onion mayonnaise kicked up with New Orleans spice. You can also select other items like “build your fresh salad”, hot specials of the day or an overstuffed Italian beef poboy, just to name a few.
But if it’s time for a celebration, pick up one of our specialty cakes. The popular Doberge cake, a butter cake filled with a homemade lemon or chocolate custard is a family recipe we’ve used since 1949. And, of course, Mardi Gras wouldn’t be Mardi Gras without a Gambino’s King Cake. If you haven’t experienced the tradition of celebrating with a cake from Gambino’s, you can start your own tradition today. We now ship our famous cakes overnight for you to share with friends or family for special occasions. Every cake is baked fresh daily, one at a time, just as you would make it in your own kitchen.
An Aneurysm Outreach Fundraising Event
Featuring:
Chef Competitions . Taste Fair . Dancing . Auction* . Louisiana Cuisine and Michael Foster Project and Something Blue Band
*Auction items include: Weekend Getaways, Pamper Packages, Local Artwork ... And More!
This ninth annual fundraising event features a competition of professional as well as aspiring Louisiana chefs in the Iron Chef fashion. These chefs will also be asked to bring signature dishes with them for an audience taste fair/voting competition. The Michael Foster Project Band and Something Blue Band will perform for everyone's listening and dancing pleasure. Arrive early to have an opportunity to register/bid on an exciting array of items in the Varsity’s foyer area.
Jenny Heroman, host to EATEL's Community Connection TV Show and lead singer for Something Blue Band will be Mistress of Ceremonies for this fun-filled evening!
Tickets may be purchased at the following locations:
Abel Financial Services
Siegen Lane Office Ctr.
9270 Siegen Lane, Ste. 301
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 408-4000
www.alink.org
Aneurysm Outreach Inc.
17222 Highway 929
Prairieville, LA 70769
(225) 622-1577
Tickets are $10 in advance/$11 at www.alink.org/$15 at the door
Aneurysm Outreach Inc. is a Louisiana non-profit organization dedicated to mobilizing people and resources to eradicate aneurysms. AOI joins with corporate sponsors to host free abdominal aortic aneurysm ultrasound screening programs for those most at risk in various Louisiana communities.
1. Tell us a little background information about yourself.
My name is Joy Petty. I am a wife, mother of two, physical therapist, artist and small business owner. I grew up in Central, graduated from LSU and moved to Zachary shortly after graduating from Physical Therapy school.
2. What was your inspiration in starting your business?
I always loved art as a child and teenager. After graduating from high school, I put my love of art to the side to focus on college and a career. Around 4 years ago, I took a 6 week oil painting class on Sunday afternoons from Camille Thibodeaux, and my art career began!
I started painting more and more, and eventually began selling my work and even creating commissioned pieces for friends and clients. Then I received some wonderful advice from Madison Lees to begin holding painting parties: Paint N Pour was born! I formed an art company I named Joie Petite Designs two years ago, and I’ve been having a blast painting and creating ever since!
3. What do you like most about your running your business?
I think one of the things I like best about running my business is meeting so many wonderful people and children in my community! I feel really connected to Zachary and Baton Rouge, because of all of the personal connections I have been able to establish through my business.
4. Where are some of your favorite places in Baton Rouge? To eat? To have fun?
I have so many places I enjoy in Baton Rouge. I love the Perkins Road Historic Merchants District!!! There are so many fun and funky boutiques to shop for clothes and gifts. Of course I love The Foyer! It’s virtually impossible to walk in there and not walk out with a unique piece of art, pottery or even a cool little baby gift! I love, love, love to eat at DiGiulio Bro’s! That’s where my husband and I went on our first date, and we’ve been regulars there ever since! For family fun, we usually go to the movies, either at Perkins Rowe or Rave at Mall of Louisiana. My children are 15 and 8 years old, so the movies are the best bet when it comes to making everyone happy.
5. Do you have a Facebook Page or Twitter Account?
You can find my business page on Facebook under Joie Petite Designs or go to my website: www.joiepetitedesigns.com to find out all the latest information about artwork and events as well as Paint N Pour parties!
You can view and sign up for all scheduled classes at www.paintnpour.com.
Thank You Joie Petite Designs- Moms of Baton Rouge
This week is National Farmers Market Week to remind you to Buy Fresh and Buy Local. This is a big help to our local farmers and economy to keep our food dollars within Louisiana. Not to mention the fresh, delicious and healthy meals we can create for our families. We went to the Red Stick Farmer's Market with the family on Saturday and found yummy foods to fill our fridge. One of the best parts was meeting with the local farmers and being able to chat about their produce or fun recipes. The kids loved sipping on local chocolate milk. Here is a breakfast recipe using the food we found at the Market.
Ingredients:
Brown the ground pork. Slice and saute the onion, mushroom and peppers for 5 min. Fry egg or you can do sunny side up. Then I just stacked my cooked ingredients and sprinkled cheese on top. I didn't use any extra seasonings or salt, it doesn't need it, the flavors of the fresh ingredients were perfect and bold. Enjoy!
$20 for $40 Worth of Trendy In-Store Merchandise at Alexandra's Boutique
If you are looking for a place with a combination of some of the top designers and one of a kind items from local designers, then take a trip to Alexandra's Boutique. If your wardrobe needs an update or even just a splash of color this season head on over to Alexandra's Boutique where the hand picked selection of clothes feature all the latest trends and styles that the stars are wearing.
When you walk in and see the candles and sofas and are greeted by the friendly staff, you will feel like you are at a friends house instead of on a shopping trip. As you browse their selection of clothes, you will notice that they are not the cookie cutter clothes from many department stores but rather that each piece is unique and has been handpicked with great care. The handbags and jewelry are the perfect way to complete your look. Be sure to take extra special care when choosing jewelry, chances are it is the only one of its kind.
Take advantage of this fabulous deal of $40 worth of merchandise from only $20 and stop into Alexandra's Boutique for an upscale shopping experience that parallels that of celebrities.
Fun weekend ahead in Baton Rouge with lots of activities going on:
Red Stick Farmers Market and Arts Market downtown this morning from 8:00 am until 12:00 noon, the Red Stick Farmers Marketsets up on Fifth Street at Main Street in downtown Baton Rouge next to Main Street Market. Michael Loupe will be cooking for this weeks Fresh From the Market cooking demo. Loupe is the chef at the Hilton’s Kingfish resturant. The Demo is at 10am located at the North Street seating area of Main Street Market.
The 2011 Pennington Balloon Championship on the grounds of the Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Admission is free and there will be events for the whole family to enjoy. Saturday evenings, the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Command Parachute Demonstration Team, the “Screaming Eagles”, will put on an aerial demonstration unit at 6 p.m. in the United States Army, followed by a balloon glow at 8 p.m. There will also be a fireworks display beginning at 9:30 p.m. This is a wonderful event we really enjoy. Visit the website to get a detailed schedule.
On the First Sunday of every month, LASM offers free admission to art, children's and planetarium galleries, and reduced admission to special exhibitions and sky shows or large-format films. Please come and visit us and see all that LASM has to offer!
Free First Sunday this weekend (Sunday, August 7 ~ 9:00 am to 5:00 pm) ~ The USS KIDD museum's exhibition galleries are open to the public and free of charge on the first Sunday of each month! Standard admission applies for touring the ship.
Have a Fun Weekend in Baton Rouge!
Come celebrate the National Farmers Market Week starting this Saturday, Downtown Baton Rouge!
Starting tomorrow, every Saturday morning, rain or shine, from 8:00 am until 12:00 noon, the Red Stick Farmers Market sets up on Fifth Street at Main Street in downtown Baton Rouge next to Main Street Market. The Galvez Garage serves as the Red Stick Farmer Market “rainy day” location. Location Map Link
Michael Loupe will be cooking for this weeks Fresh From the Market cooking demo. Loupe is the chef at the Hilton's Kingfish resturant. The Demo is at 10am located at the North Street seating area of Main Street Market.
Stop by to get some good food to eat this week and have fun!
$15 for $30 Worth of Food & Drinks at Jones Creek Cafe & Oyster Bar
Start with the freshest oysters on the half-shell, and move to the great tasting fried, broiled or grilled seafood entree's. Try one of their unique creations from the Speciality Seafood menu, like the Pecan Crusted Tilapia, Fish Almondine, Grilled or Stuffed Tilapia
If you are just looking for appetizers, then start with their famous Creole Gumbo, Charbroiled Oysters, Stuffed Mushrooms, or Shrimp Bienville just to name a few. Another great dish you may want to try is the Seafood Stuffed Potato, made fresh daily.
Want something a little different? Then try our homemade Spinach and Artichoke dip served with fried bowtie pasta which is quickly becoming a favorite among many! So, no matter the choice Jones Creek Cafe' & Oyster Bar we promise you great food, fun, and an enjoyable dining experience like no other. Today's deal is $30 worth of wonderful food & drinks for only $15!
Mugshots Grill and Bar offers $10 for $20 in food and drinks.
Picture yourself on the “Wall of Fame” at a restaurant that’s known for a good time and good food. Mugshots offers a variety of food for people to enjoy. It started with two guys whose family and friends helped them so much that they even named a few items after them. But after all is said and done, IT IS ALL ABOUT THE BUN. Come sink your teeth into their signature sandwiches, and you’ll see what that means. Mugshots brings a little food and spirit to the Capital City.
From appetizers to desserts, from burgers to beers … and everything in between. COME EMPTY AND LEAVE FULL!
After Josh and I watched an episode of Anthony Bourdain No Reservations where Bourdain ate ceviche, we were determined we wanted it. The flavors, colors, freshness and light ingredients had us intrigued. We found a few recipes and have altered them over the past, to fit our taste. When my sister came in town early July, we had her and my mom over for the ceviche cooking class and it came out Awesome! My sister is making it herself tonight in celebration of Shark Week 2011, fun! I'm sharing our recipe, but like any, feel free to change up some of the ingredients or add more or less for your taste. Hope you love ceviche as much as we do.
Ingredients:
We drop our shrimp(whole) in boiling water for 30 seconds and to kill any bacteria on the surface. Take out promptly and chop. Add shrimp, lemon, lime, onion, peppers,garlic and cilantro. Cover and refrigerate for 30 min, shrimp will be slightly firm. Add cucumbers and avocado's, then let it sit for another 30 min. Add salt to taste and dip with tortilla chips(we rolled the ceviche inside romaine lettuce to stay on our diet:). It's one of our favorite dishes to make and eat. Happy Shark Week 2011!
It's Shark Week 2011 on the Discovery Channel. Go to their website and get the schedule for the shark shows airing. They also have games you can play, a shark cam, pictures, a virtual shark dive and even an app you can download. My kids get really into Shark Week each year. It's a creative way to educate and have fun learning about those creatures. If you have younger children, definitely monitor the shows... Though very interesting, some may be a bit intense.
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Have a Great Monday and enjoy Shark Week 2011!
