6+ hour, 13+ min ago   (201+ words) Sullivan Theater, 8849 Sullivan Road, Baton Rouge, opens its 2026 season with Stephen Sondheim's legendary musical thriller "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," running Feb. 20 through March 8. Set in the shadowy streets of Victorian London, Sweeney Todd tells the story…...

4+ week, 5+ hour ago   (151+ words) The "KISS of Death: A Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre," a 1996-set play at which guests are encouraged to dress as KISS fans, is coming to the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts. Live music and a murder mystery combine as…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (376+ words) I've started 2026 with a song'loved by millions. It's new to me, but it's now chiseled into my brain. One verse goes like this: "Icky sticky sticky sticky sticky bubble gum, bubble gum, bubble gum Makes your hands stick to your…...

1+ mon, 11+ hour ago   (210+ words) 'Trump does not like satire, obviously.' "Trump does not like satire, obviously." This off-the-cuff remark by great cartoonist Walt Handelsman (see Commentary page, "People in Louisiana have a great sense of humor," published Dec. 19) tells us all we need to…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (176+ words) Martin Luther King's speech, improv and 'Dark Side of the Moon': 3 things to do this weekend'The Advocate In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. and Justice Sunday, the Baker Branch Library will hosta viewing of the "I Have a Dream…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (89+ words) Riley Hagan III -- Baton Rouge Donald Borey -- Gonzales Sheri Lindsey -- Baton Rouge Eric Collins -- Port Allen Jay Dardenne -- Baton Rouge Laura Lawrason -- New Orleans Debbie Thomas -- Baton Rouge Michael Riemer -- Jefferson Jim Crigler -- Baton Rouge Rory Steen -- Denver, CO Jeff…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (563+ words) What a gift! We received 758 entries in this final Cartoon Caption Contest. These were just what we were looking for" hilarious, off-the-wall and incredibly creative! Our winner brought home the top prize with a quirky, laugh-out-loud take on the drawing....

2+ mon, 2+ day ago   (148+ words) Holiday office parties are happening, and gift swaps are a popular event at many of them. It looks like someone's about to get an exciting present this year! So, what's going on in this cartoon? You tell me. Be witty,…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (120+ words) Oh sure, Scott Rabalais is a superb LSU sports columnist, as lately demonstrated by his online adieu to head football coach Brian Kelly. But who knew he was so clever as to slip in subtle references to Clint Eastwood and…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (6+ words) Email Walt Handelsman at [email protected]...