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Edward Barnes, Sr. in his home studio surrounded by his artwork. Photography by Collin Richie Artist and trailblazing Baton Rouge educator Edward Barnes, Sr., will showcase his newest sculptures and paintings during “A One Man Show” exhibition at Greater King David Baptist Church on Saturday, October 17. Barnes began his career breaking racial barriers as the first African-American teacher to integrate Glen Oaks High School in 1967.

Sponsored by The Baton Rouge Clinic Did you know that 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime and 8 out of 9 women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history? Knowing these risks emphasizes the importance of scheduling an annual mammogram beginning at age 40 for most women. Dr. Everett Bonner Jr., a breast surgeon at The Baton Rouge Clinic, explains how mammograms are a crucial tool in detecting breast cancer early.

In the July 2000 issue of InRegister, Terry Saban, wife of then-LSU head football coach Nick Saban, shared how she gears up for tailgates, including her favorite go-to game-day recipe. Terry revealed that she hadn’t spent much time in Baton Rouge before her husband accepted the position, although she had heard a lot about the warm southern hospitality and Louisiana cuisine.

The Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries Foundation held its A Wild Night event at the Live Oak Arabians on October 8.

For local parents, finding well-designed plates and utensils for toddlers just got easier. A new local partnership brings My Modern Mom’s silicone plates and stainless steel utensil collection to The Modern Munchkin Co. Mealtime with toddlers is stressful enough without worrying whether utensils are developmentally appropriate. That’s why local mom and entrepreneur Brittany Francis started My Modern Mom.

The Afton Villa Gardens are reopening on October 1 and guests can expect it to be in full bloom

Sponsored by Perkins Rowe Look up! The Baton Rouge Astronomical Society is returning to the Rowe for another season of Sidewalk Astronomy. Bring your friends and family to Town Square for a chance to slow down, look up, and get a glimpse of the night sky through the telescopes.

The Iris Domestic Violence Center held its Unmasking Domestic Violence fundraising event on October 1 at the Lod Cook Alumni Center.

Baton Roots. Photo courtesy The Walls Project. Baton Roots, a local community farm and garden network, is hosting a one-of-a-kind farm-to-table experience to raise funds this Saturday, Oct. 10. Since the farm’s produce is plentiful and flavorful, Baton Roots director Mitchell Provensal and Walls Project executive director Dr. Ashlyn Harrison decided the best way to show it off was with a direct farm-to-table meal held on the farm grounds.

Sponsored by The Baton Rouge Clinic There’s nothing quite like the roar of Tiger Stadium on game day, but those unforgettable cheers can reach noise levels that put hearing at risk. Prolonged exposure to loud sounds may lead to permanent hearing damage over time. Fans can protect their hearing by wearing high-fidelity earplugs, taking breaks in quieter areas, and keeping personal listening devices at a safe volume after the game.