16+ hour, 51+ min ago  (702+ words) Pack your beach bag, don your sunnies and take a dip." Cool off at one of the many family-friendly pools around town, from kid-friendly splash pads to recreational indoor and outdoor pools. Did we miss a local pool? Tell us…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (393+ words) Everyone can play at these local outdoor facilities " In recent years, many parks around the Capital Region have been built or upgraded with accessibility in mind. Adaptive equipment, sensory-friendly integrations and full ADA compliance create inclusive spaces. These parks are…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (291+ words) Baton Rouge parents know all too well the stress of white-knuckling a cross-town commute, but Brody and Katie Thompson are making the city feel a bit smaller'and way more fun. Five years after opening'Tumbles South Baton Rouge'on Bluebonnet Boulevard, the…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago  (723+ words) Young poets are empowered through this program " A small stage in Baton Rouge has been helping to hone the voices of teens in Baton Rouge for two decades'teaching life skills, confidence and, of course, poetry." Fresh Heat, a youth spoken…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (209+ words) Award-winning fashion designer and 225 area native Christopher John Rogers has released a new line in collaboration with retailer Old Navy. The collection, which dropped last week, features the designer's signature elements, like bright colors, fun silhouettes and funky patterns. While…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (196+ words) 225 Magazine "Icould go a day without eating, but I could never go a day without painting, artist Blair Brennansays with a laugh. A unique assertion from someone who has built a career as a private chef. However, for Brennan, cuisine…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago  (342+ words) Attend an elegant evening fundraiser at Burden's Windrush Gardens from 6: 30 to 9 p. m. An Evening at Windrush is an event that supports the LSU Rural Life Museum. Its offerings include music, drinks and food prepared by chef John Folse." The Windrush Gardens…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (237+ words) Watch out for cannon fire at this history-focused event " This weekend, watch the history of Baton Rouge unfold before you. The Battle of Baton Rouge reenactment brings the Sept. 21, 1779, fight to life with cannon firing, soldier drills, blacksmithing and more....

6+ day, 16+ hour ago  (296+ words) Keep scrolling for five creative ways to use a pint of fresh strawberries. Spring and summer are the best seasons for sipping ice-cold wine and Champagne. Swap the traditional flowers in this'bottle chiller ice mold from Gourmet Girls'for something a…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago  (138+ words) 225 Magazine Baton Rouge's #1 lifestyle magazine since 2005 Generations of trust: Families who grew up with us For many families in Baton Rouge, The Baton Rouge Clinic is more than a healthcare provider. It is part of their story. Over the past…...