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Pelican to Mars brings tropical holiday pop-up to Mid City

By Olivia Deffes December 3, 2024

Forget tacky sweaters and hot cocoa mugs. Say “aloha” to Hawaiian shirts and tiki glasses at Sippin’ Santa, the tropical-themed holiday pop-up at Pelican to Mars. Sippin’ Santa is the beachy little sibling of Miracle, a tastefully tacky holiday pop-up experience that began in New York and has been adopted by bars across the country each holiday season. This island holiday concept features original glassware, holiday decor and a list…

A new candle brand is dazzling its way to shelves across the Capital Region

By Jennifer Tormo Alvarez December 1, 2024

There’s a giant nose in David Montgomery John’s garage. It’s 3 feet tall and made of papier-mâché, and he’s dreaming up how to use it in a future storefront display. He imagines it suspended in front of silk chartreuse curtains, illuminated by stage lighting. Maybe he’ll install a smoke machine behind it, billowing fumes in front of the window. And underneath the nostrils, he’ll bestow candles from his new luxury…

50+ holiday events, parades and performances in the Capital Region

By Madison Cooper December 4, 2024

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Baton Rouge, and there are so many ways to get into the holiday spirit.  Throughout the month, there are opportunities to see amazing light displays, listen to holiday music, catch parades and take pictures with Santa Claus, of course. Here’s a roundup of events in the Capital Region to make your holidays holly and jolly.  Did we miss your favorite holiday…

Local artist Laura Welch Taylor creates holiday memories through her handmade ornaments

By Maggie Heyn Richardson December 1, 2024

In Baton Rouge, Christmas tree styles are as unique as gumbo recipes, and it’s a sure bet no two are exactly alike. For some folks, it’s a chance to coordinate themes and color palettes. For others, it’s about hanging history and the joy of returning to meaningful pieces collected over the years. The custom ornaments made by Louisiana artist Laura Welch Taylor straddle both worlds. Hand-painted to resemble kids, pets…