Mid City News
Entergy places a transmission pole in a Perkins Road front yard near City Park, partially blocking the sidewalk
Former state building on Government St begins demolition
Byronz now serving lunch at BRCC’s Mid City campus, 11am to 1:30pm in the Bienvenue Student Center
Mid City Redevelopment picks its Bring It On Home finalists, with voting open through Oct 16
Upcoming Mid City Events
Friday, October 16
Celebrate Bliss?’s album release at Mid City Ballroom
Laugh along with long-form improv and Risqué at Boomerang Comedy Theater
Get the blues with Unselfish Lovers of the Blues at Phil Brady’s
Saturday, October 17
Lend a hand at Studio Clean-Up Day at Mid City Civic Theatre,
Parade in costume at Boo in the Bookshop at Red Stick Reads
Get medieval at the Baton Rouge Maker Faire at Main Library at Goodwood
Catch a silent film with a live WOORMS score at Baton Rouge Gallery
Rock out with Black Market Halos at Mid City Ballroom
Compete for laughs at the Gun Control Comedy Competition at Boomerang Comedy Theater
Sunday, October 18
Knit a chunky pumpkin at Painting with a Twist
Try your tight five at Open Mic at Boomerang Comedy Theater
Tuesday, October 20
Hunt the Beast of Gévaudan at Main Library at Goodwood
Wednesday, October 21
Laugh with Dax on The Anger Management Tour at The Texas Club
Friday, October 23
Bid big at the Squirrel Week Social and Silent Auction at Radio Bar
Dance in costume at the annual Halloween Dance Party at Radio Bar
Saturday, October 24
Pour a Halloween candle at Bougie
Shop local makers at Thr!ft Mid-City Vendor Fest from Mid City Redevelopment
Feast at St. Sharbel’s Lebanese Festival at Main Library at Goodwood
Howl at BREC’s Full Moon Fête at Independence Community Park
Stroll the Ogden Park Prowl arts festival from Ogden Park Civic Association
Sunday, October 25
Brew up some magic at the Witchy Brunch at Mid City Beer Garden
Meet adoptable cats at the grand opening of Cat Haven’s new Mid City home
Friday, October 30
Party the night before Halloween at the Melrose Place block party in BREC Fairfax Park
Jam to the Grateful Ed Band at Phil Brady’s
Saturday, October 31
Learn more about Grace Mid City at their Halloween Bash
Catch the Breadstick Space Opera Halloween Spectacular at Mid City Ballroom
Saturday, November 14
Celebrate women empowering women at Venus Envy at Radio Bar
Saturday, November 21
Bring your game face to Game On! at Goodwood Library
Friday, November 27
Sharpen your pen at the Trinity Writers Workshop at Goodwood Library
Don’t forget about these weekly recurring events!
Newly Listed For Sale / Rent in Mid City
For Sale
Steele Place || 1465 Steele Blvd 4/5 $1.95M
Glenmore Place || 1451 Glenmore Ave 4/5 $975K
Capital Heights || 745 Ingleside Dr 2/2 $325K
For Rent
Walnut Hills || 2115 E Ramsey Dr 2/1.5 $2,100 / mo
Capital Heights || 605 Ingleside Dr #A 2/1 $1,350 / mo
Rittiner Terrace || 977 Rittiner Dr 2/1 $1,225 / mo
See more Mid City homes for sale and rent.
Meetings
Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Oct 19
Goodwood Property Owners Association General Membership Meeting Oct 20
Metro Council Zoning Meeting Oct 21
Metro Council Regular Meeting Oct 28
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