For many, the words “belly dance” bring to mind images of scantily-clad women gyrating their hips in an exotic harem, an image local belly dance performer and instructor Portia Lange calls the “Ar...

The Baton Rouge-based duo Benjy Davis Project’s fourth album, “Lost Souls Like Us” features personal lyrics and lush instrumentation, bringing mandolin, slide guitar, piano and organ into the typical rock mix.

Circa Survive’s new album “Blue Sky Noise” is proof that there is intelligent life in the rock scene once again.

If you are looking for a meal that is fast and healthy, Pasha’s Healthy Mediterranean Cuisine is the place to check out.

American Idol star Jason Castro’s self-titled debut album features catchy pop-rock melodies and heart-felt lyrics.

Raw, dairy-free, gluten free lasagna? Delicious! Lifefood Gourmet features a unique selection of vegan, organic and all-natural cuisine that is either raw or lightly heated. It is a refreshing experience, especially for vegetarians living in a city where Cuban cuisine and Argentinean steak houses abound. Eating rice and beans every time your friends are in the mood for ropa vieja and empanadas can get old after a while.

Overall the cast delivers performances that are good but not memorable. Worthington is unimpressive as Perseus, delivering the same “Avatar” Jake Sully character repackaged in ancient Greek garb.

“Green Zone” attempts to roll military action/thriller and political drama into one.