Grooves on Goodwood
As part of the One Book One Community series focus on poetry and community connection, the East Baton Rouge Parish Library presents Tarriona “Tank” Ball, lyrical and spoken word artist, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. March 13 at the Main Library on Goodwood. This program is free to the public.
Ball is part of the New Orleans-based musical group Tank and the Bangas, who have released studio albums and received a nomination for Best New Artist at the 2020 Grammy Awards. In 2025, the group won their first Grammy for the 2024 album, “The Heart, The Mind, The Soul” for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album.
American Media at 250
LSU’s Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs announced the final agenda for the John Breaux Symposium, themed “American Media at 250″ with a roster of speakers lined up for a half-day symposium on March 20. Scholars, journalists and media leaders will gather at LSU to examine how American media has shaped civic life and how it continues to influence democracy today.
The Reilly Center invites the public to join them from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on March 20 at the Lod Cook Alumni Center near LSU’s campus. The event will offer national voices, innovative scholars, networking opportunities and continental breakfast and lunch, all free with registration through www.lsu.edu/reillycenter.
The event will begin with a special video message by the symposium’s namesake, former U.S. Sen. John Breaux. Registration is encouraged.
Spring Equinox Celebration
The inaugural Spring Equinox Celebration is a full-day, come-and-go open house at The Red Shoes, welcoming the community to experience programs and facilitators. Community members are invited to participate in any class or offering at no cost from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 21 at Red Shoes, 2303 Government St., Baton Rouge.
Guests may attend one class or spend the entire day moving through various experiences. The Spring Equinox marks a moment of balance between light and dark, symbolizing renewal, intention and new beginnings. The following activities will be available:
Gentle yoga
Body scan meditation
Using crystals to enhance your life
Demonstrations on decorative peace and prayer poles
A spring nature writing circle
Garden demonstrations, plant talks and seed swaps
Spring renewal sound bath
Tarot workshop and reading
Sacral sensuality belly dance
Astrology readings and channeled messages
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