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• Cat Haven, painting class working together for cats Play Video

  March 13, 2013 5:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Organizers from Cat Haven and the Painting and Pinot studio talked about their upcoming fundraiser on News 2 at 4 Wednesday. Violet with Painting and Pinot said they'll be teaching students how to paint cats, and showed the particular painting they'd be working on. A... more »

• LSU, Foundation 56 host fundraisers to combat breast cancer Play Video

  March 5, 2013 10:44 AM

  BATON ROUGE - This week, you can show your support for the LSU Gymnastics team while helping out a worthy cause. On Thursday, the team, along with Foundation 56, will host Tailgate for the Fight, at the Stadium Club. Admission is $56 and all money raised goes to... more »

• LSU Concert Spectacular raises money for School of Music Play Video

  January 31, 2013 10:15 AM

  The LSU School of Music will host its annual fundraiser tomorrow night at the Student Union Theater. The LSU Concert Spectacular features performances from ensembles, ranging from jazz to classical, as well as university choirs and the musical theatre's dance troupe. This year's concert also includes the debut... more »

• Secret Service dog falls to death at Biden event

  January 28, 2013 12:46 PM

  WASHINGTON - The Secret Service says one of its canines fell to its death at a New Orleans fundraiser where Vice President Joe Biden was speaking. Secret Service spokesman Ed Donovan says the dog was doing a security sweep Saturday of a parking garage next to the Ritz-Carlton. That's where... more »

• Dancing for Big Buddy Line-Up Play Video

  December 11, 2012 5:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Local celebrities will soon dust off the dancing shoes for the upcoming Dancing with Big Buddy showcase. This year News 2's Rosa Flores will participate in the competition. Other dancers will include LSU Women's Basketball coach Nikki Caldwell, Baton Rouge High principal Nan McCann and... more »

• WBRZ and LSU present Tigerama 2012

  October 8, 2012 11:27 AM

  BATON ROUGE - On Tuesday, Oct. 23, LSU fans will once again have a chance to witness one of those special events, as the Tiger Band will present this year's annual Tigerama concert at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and dress for the... more »

• Romney blocks media from Ryan's 1st Vegas funder

  August 14, 2012 3:14 PM

  DENVER - Mitt Romney's campaign is blocking reporters from covering GOP vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan's first meeting with donors in Las Vegas. Tuesday night's event at The Venetian hotel is expected to draw casino owner and Republican mega-donor Sheldon Adelson. The decision to block access marks an apparent break... more »

• Romney entourage crashes NJ wedding site

  August 8, 2012 5:23 PM

  LAKEWOOD, N.J. - Mitt Romney is crashing a New Jersey wedding. The Republican presidential contender's motorcade rolled into a fundraiser Wednesday evening as a bride and groom were posing for pictures in the parking lot outside the hall in Lakewood, N.J. Several guests in yarmulkes who were standing around turned... more »

• Gov. Jindal travels to Virginia, Illinois

  June 7, 2012 5:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Gov. Bobby Jindal is back on the road for GOP causes, with scheduled stops including a Mitt Romney fundraiser in Chicago. The Republican governor's office said Thursday that Jindal is attending a Friday fundraiser for Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell's political action committee. Later that day, he's headed... more »

• Jindal to Wisconsin

  May 23, 2012 7:45 PM

  Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal will be on the road again, this time in Wisconsin and a rally in Milwaukee for fellow Governor Scott Walker. Then he'll join Walker for a fundraiser for the Republican Governors Association. Both events are Thursday. The fundraiser will not be open to the public. Walker... more »

• Lacrosse tournament raises money for Wounded Warrior Project

  March 7, 2012 8:53 AM

  GONZALES - The Dutchtown Lacrosse Club will honor Louisiana's soldiers with a fundraising tournament later this month that will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. The event will be held from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2012, at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, La. ... more »

• Gov. Bobby Jindal fundraises in Minnesota

  August 25, 2011 2:19 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Gov. Bobby Jindal headed to Minnesota to raise more campaign cash for his fall re-election bid. Jindal's spokesman, Kyle Plotkin, said the Republican governor traveled Wednesday to Minneapolis for a fundraiser. Jindal has attended fundraisers across the country since taking office in 2008, to drum up money... more »

• Baton Rouge Ballet Theater to Hold Fundraiser

  August 19, 2011 12:34 PM

  Whitney Vann talked with Baton Rouge Ballet Theater's Brad Blanchard and Louisiana Lottery's Kimbery Chopin about their 3rd annual fundraiser "Dancin' In The Streets" which is billed as Baton Rouge's best parties. Click here to learn more. more »

• Flags offered by Gonzales firefighters

  June 14, 2011 4:58 PM

  GONZALES, La.- Nearly two dozen people in Gonzales woke up to the stars and stripes flying in their front yards. A group of Gonzales firefighters put up the American flags in honor of Flag Day. Nathan Joos, a Gonzales firefighter, came up with the idea to start an American... more »

• ULL band headed for Macy's parade

  May 1, 2011 9:48 AM

  LAFAYETTE- The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's marching band has been selected as one of 10 bands in the 2012 version of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. It will be the second appearance for the Pride of Acadiana Marching Band, which made its Macy's debut in 2005.... more »

• Fireman sets up American flag service fundraiser

  April 26, 2011 5:44 PM

  GONZALES, La.- A firefighter hopes to do more for his community than battle flames. Gonzales firefighter Nathan Joos wants American flags in front yards on several holidays. It's a tradition Joos enjoyed when he was growing up in Utah. "It was beautiful, when the holidays would hit, seeing flags... more »

• Gov. Jindal fundraises in New York

  December 10, 2010 3:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Gov. Bobby Jindal is raising cash today for his re-election bid in New York City. The fundraiser is being held at the historic Union League Club in Manhattan. The governor has traveled extensively over recent months to promote his new book, raise money for his campaign,... more »

• Fundraiser for ex-mayor who pleaded guilty

  August 10, 2010 5:28 AM

  A friend of former Mandeville Mayor Eddie Price, who is due to report to federal prison this week for tax evasion and federal corruption, is holding a fundraiser. City Councilman Jerry Coogan says Price won't be paid for 64 months, and the money raised would help his wife and family... more »

• Women's shelter closer to reopening

  June 12, 2010 6:59 PM

  Livingston Parish's only shelter for battered women could be closer to reopening. The shelter, which closed when it ran out of money, has been busy raising the needed $40,000 to reopen. "Without the help from the community and organization we're not going to be able to reopen our shelter,"... more »

• Friends donate blood for hit-and-run victim

  May 17, 2010 6:34 PM

  Dozens of people donated blood for a local bicyclist who is fighting for his life. Michael Bitton, an LSU graduate student, was hit by a pickup truck while biking on River Road last Saturday morning. Louisiana State Police linked car parts from the truck found at the scene... more »

• Dancing with the Stars helps raise money for Big Buddy

  April 29, 2010 8:31 AM

  Put your dance shoes on and get ready to cheer for Dave Nussbaum at Dancing with the Stars Baton Rouge! Gay Mack and Paula Pennington de la Bretonne sat down with Whitney Vann and explained how the money raised helps Big Buddy. Dancing with the Stars Baton Rouge Saturday, May... more »

• St. Elizabeth Foundation helps adoptions in Baton Rouge area

  April 27, 2010 7:24 AM

  The St. Elizabeth's foundation is having a fundraiser this weekend to help raise money for adoptive parents. Terri Blackwell LeBlanc joined Whitney Vann with more on the gala and a few dancing tips for Dave. St. Elizabeth Foundation Gala Saturday, May 1st 7 p.m. Lod Cook Alumni Center $150 ticket... more »

• Culinary Event to raise money for Grief Recovery Center

  April 22, 2010 9:09 AM

  The Grief Recovery Center needs your help to continue serving the capitol area. Vicki Brooks and Kathy Vilas joined Whitney Vann with what they do and how you can help. Culinary Event April 27, 2010 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. White Oak Plantation $50 225-924-6621 Click here for more information. more »

• Celebrity Tennis fundraiser awards grants

  April 19, 2010 2:31 PM

  A tennis exhibition that featured Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King is granting $184,000 to Baton Rouge-area nonprofits that work to reduce HIV/AIDS and to care for people with the illness. The funds were raised in December at the 17 th Annual Smash Hits, a tennis display... more »

• Cocktails at the Crescent raises money for Heritage Ranch

  April 13, 2010 7:32 AM

  Heritage Ranch is a children's home that provides housing, educational support and counseling to children ages 8-18, in the midst of personal or family crisis. The youth live at the ranch and go home every other weekend. Whitney Vann sat down with the founder of Heritage Ranch Vicki Ellis to... more »

• Jindal to headline GOP fundraiser

  April 2, 2010 10:03 AM

  Gov. Bobby Jindal is headlining a fundraising reception for the state Republican Party next week, although he is prohibited from raising campaign cash during the legislative session. However, his appearance is legal because it's for the GOP, not Jindal personally. The April 9 event in New Orleans costs... more »

• Gingrich to attend Villere fund raiser

  April 2, 2010 6:03 AM

  Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich will be featured at a fund raiser next week for Roger Villere, the state Republican Party chairman who is among the candidates running for lieutenant governor in the fall. Gingrich will join leaders from other state's GOP organizations at the $5,000-per-plate event on April 8.... more »

• Dardenne's Lt. Gov. campaign fund raiser in N.O.

  March 31, 2010 5:23 AM

  Secretary of State Jay Dardenne's campaign is holding a $5,000-per-plate fundraising luncheon in New Orleans today. The primary election to fill the lieutenant governor's seat will be held Oct. 2, with a runoff, if needed, on Nov. 2. The incumbent is Mitch Landrieu, who is leaving the post after being... more »

• Bush, Clinton visit to Haiti

  March 22, 2010 8:50 AM

  Bill Clinton and George W. Bush are headed to Haiti to lead U.S. fundraising efforts in response to the January quake. It's Bush's first trip to Haiti, and Clinton has made two visits since the quake. Supporters of Haiti's ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide are planning protests tomorrow, demanding the return... more »

• Paint with a Purpose

  February 22, 2010 6:14 AM

  All locations of Painting With a Twist and Corks N Canvas will be participating in Paint with a Purpose from Florida to Texas. All of the proceeds from Paint with a Purpose will be donated to Haiti Missions, Inc. a nonprofit organization from Thibodaux, Louisiana. The featured artwork for... more »

• Jindal fundraising details elusive

  February 17, 2010 2:03 PM

  Details about where fundraisers for Governor Bobby Jindal were held and who hosted them are not clear. Jindal's spokesman has often refused to provide the information, saying the specifics would be available in the governor's campaign finance report. The latest report was filed last week and the details are... more »

• Wine Opener to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

  November 9, 2009 5:44 AM

  The Seventh Annual Baton Rouge Wine Opener will be on Sunday, November 15th, 2009 at Sullivan's Restaurant to benefit The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Tickets are $125 per person for VIP tickets & $100 per person for general admission. The VIP Reception will be held from 6-7 PM and the event... more »

• Whitney goes Over the Edge for Breakfast with 2une In

  November 6, 2009 7:36 AM

  Special Olympics Louisiana will be holding Over the Edge where you can rappel down the side of Tiger Stadium for charity. The event will begin the morning of Saturday, November 21st and will run throughout the day, until the last person has descended. This morning Whitney Vann took the challenge... more »

• Serena Williams to play in La. benefit

  October 20, 2009 5:57 AM

  Serena Williams will take part in a benefit in Louisiana to raise money for AIDS charities. Williams will join other current and former tennis stars including Andy Roddick and Anna Kournikova. The fundraiser is set for Dec. 8 on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. The sponsor is the Elton... more »

• Jindal out of state on fundraising trip

  September 28, 2009 3:56 PM

  Gov. Bobby Jindal is heading out again on the campaign fundraising trail, planning three events early this week in the Washington, D.C., area. Jindal's office says the governor is attending a Monday night fundraiser for Bob McDonnell, the Republican candidate for Virginia governor who is running in a tight race... more »