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Food & Drink

Let it sno: Where to find snoballs this season in Baton Rouge

With the weather slowly—but surely—warming up, snoball season is back and thriving. This year brings both new flavors and stands around the Capital City. Cheesecake, strawberry and even dill pickle are a few of the slurpable, sugary variations on local menus. Here's where to find them. Hours vary, so be sure to check each stand's social media channels or call ahead before visiting. Did we miss a Baton Rouge snoball…

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Style & Home

Make floral arrangements like a Flower Fest artist: 5 tips from Louisiana pros

Spring into this new season by making floral arrangements, whether you're plotting an Easter tablescape or simply looking to bring beauty into your home.  From selecting flowers to styling, it can be tricky to know where to start. 225 chatted with florists Brandi Charlot, owner of New Orleans-based Blucid Floral, and Dominique Rogers, owner of Fresh N Fancy in Baton Rouge, about how to turn springtime blooms into stunning creations.…

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Things to do

What to expect at Last Saturday at the Depot, with Easter activities, 70+ vendors, live music and more March 30

Hop on over to Electric Depot this Saturday, March 30, for The Last Saturday at the Depot: a day of shopping, family-friendly events and Easter-themed activities.  The event includes the monthly Local Pop-Up Market, where around 75 creative vendors will showcase their wares. Along with the market, there will be activities hosted by Electric Depot businesses like The Modern Munchkin Co., Local Supply and Red Stick Social.  “I’m really proud…

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Our City

Taking a deep dive into the USS Kidd’s departure from Baton Rouge—for now

The year is 1982, and 10,000 people are gathered around to watch the arrival of Baton Rouge’s newest attraction. Floating down the river comes a destroyer, the USS Kidd, freshly refurbished and ready for tours. It rides into its innovative cradle alongside the levee and gets ready for a long stay.  That was 40 years ago. Today, much has changed. So much, in fact, that Baton Rouge's storied destroyer is…

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