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community LASM’S FREE FIRST SUNDAYS RETURN Free First Sundays are back at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum through September 2022. Sponsored by Mr. Madison Lamar, First Free Sundays at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum ensure free admission on the first Sunday of each month between the hours of 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to all the museum has to offer, including for the first time in First Sunday history, an array of shows in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium. First Free Sunday’s benefactor has sponsored this program to ensure that for 12 months, anyone who visits the Louisiana Art & Science Museum on the First Free Sunday of the month, regardless of financial standing, will be able to experience exposure to the arts and sciences with no charge. ■ lasm.org
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
After a difficult year in 2020 and theatre performances coming to a halt for several months, local theatre company, Playmakers of Baton Rouge will finally take the stage once again for their upcoming Home for the Holidays performances. Home for the Holidays is a musical revue that will include everyone’s favorite holiday carols, while also taking time to celebrate moments from past Playmakers’ productions. Performances will be held at Reilly Theatre on Friday, December 10 at 7 p.m., December 11-12 at 2 p.m., Friday, December 17 at 7 p.m., and December 18-19 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for children and $20 for adults. Masks are required on the LSU campus. ■ playmakersbr.org
ALMA LOUISE STARS IN A SERIES
New-to-Baton Rouge author and artist, Melissa Turner, has created her own line of children’s books. The Alma Louise Children’s Series is based on the life of her real-life grandmother. Titles in the series include Alma Louise, Alma Louise Wears a Cape, Alma Louise Makes a Cupcake, Alma Louise Gets a Hole in her Sock, Pack for the Beach with Alma Louise, Alma Louise Plans a Picnic, Alma Louise Leaves a Note, Alma Louise Picks a Mask, and Alma Louise and the Christmas Trees. The series also includes a Doodling Book for drawing, and an Activity Book that allows young readers to write their own stories. Turner recently moved to Baton Rouge with her husband and five children. ■ facebook.com/ almalouisebooks 14
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SANTA’S WONDERLAND EXPERIENCE
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are proud to invite families to the beloved tradition of visiting Santa Claus this holiday season during the annual Santa’s Wonderland experience. Santa will arrive from the North Pole during a free outdoor tailgate event that transforms the retailer into a magical Christmas village with free games, fun activities and giveaways. The festive Contactless Claus experience begins with Santa’s arrival and runs through Friday, December 24. Photos with Santa are available with free advance reservations, and there will even be a spot for children to drop off their wish lists for the North Pole. ■ basspro.com/santa or cabelas.com/santa
