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• City-parish predicts taxpayers will save $400,000 with privatization of parking garages Play Video

  October 2, 2019 5:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A contract with LAZ Parking was approved last month to privatize the management of two parking garages at the River Center. The city-parish estimates the deal will save taxpayers approximately $400,000 in manpower and maintenance costs per year. Currently, Baton Rouge police provide traffic control during large events... more »

• Metro council to vote on $18 million theater renovation Play Video

  April 11, 2018 12:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE- The metro council will vote Wednesday whether to bond $18 million worth of renovations at the Baton Rouge Performing Arts Theater. The overhaul will bring the structure up to code while expanding and modernizing the lobby, the restrooms and concession areas. Elevators will be added from the... more »

• River Center shelter causing downtown detours

  August 17, 2016 3:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Traffic officials are advising motorists about road closures and detours in the downtown area as the Baton Rouge River Center continues to operate as a shelter for families displaced by recent flooding. River Road in front of the River Center is currently closed. Westbound Government Street... more »

• Elton John to perform at BR River Center in October

  April 7, 2016 11:10 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Sir Elton John is coming to the Baton Rouge River Center in October. According to Ticket Master’s website , Elton John will be performing at the downtown venue on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Apr. 15 at 10 a.m. on TicketMaster.com. The "Bennie... more »

• Trump to hold campaign rally Thursday in Baton Rouge

  February 7, 2016 4:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will be in the Capital City Thursday for a campaign rally at the Baton Rouge River Center. The schedule on his campaign website indicates the rally at the 10,000 seat arena will start at 7 p.m., with doors opening at... more »

• Security beefed up ahead of "Nutcracker" ballet

  December 18, 2015 11:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - If you plan to attend a Baton Rouge Christmas tradition Saturday night, you will likely need to leave a little earlier this year. Heightened security measures will be in place at the River Center for the Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre's production of "The Nutcracker - A Tale... more »