If you are considering a move to Baton Rouge, then you might want to read up on what's going on in and around town. Of course, you want to look at the real estate in Baton Rouge, but you also need to know that there's lots of action here and lots to do if you know where to find it. Here are a few of my top picks.
Sports
With two universities in Baton Rouge, LSU and Southern, there's lots of sports action, year round. This time of year, most of the action is in the new Alex Box Stadium at LSU and it's a home-run hitter for Baseball fans. To keep up with LSU sports schedules (basketball, football, baseball, and more) go to www.LSUSports.net. That's where all the current information is along with the results of the latest games. And to get current sports information for Southern go to www.subr.edu/athletics/.
Theater
If you want to take in a play or a musical you'll probably be looking for the Baton Rouge Little Theater company or Swine Palace Productions. Both offer a great selection of plays. For a nice evening out, try their websites to see "what's playing". www.BRLT.org or www.SwinePalace.org
Arts
If it's Art you're looking for there are several smaller galleries around town, but I'll mention only two here. There's the Baton Rouge Art Gallery and the Shaw Center for the Arts. Both have interesting schedules. The Shaw Center for the Arts is a newer building in downtown Baton Rouge near the riverfront and it includes a theater which shows plays and a sushi restaurant on top floor.
Entertainment
If you're looking for a little entertainment you might want to check out Live After Five which is an outdoor, open-air music concert (party) on the streets of downtown Baton Rouge on Friday's 5p-8p. Before you go, be sure to view the current schedule so you can see who's playing!
Now, that's enough to get you started. Even if you are only in town for a few days to look at homes that are available, try to make time to enjoy yourself while you're here!
Bridget, LOVE that Tiger Baseball Team! Wish the games were televised....