The Mag - Events and Entertainment Guide 2021

Issue no. 10 Spring 2021

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Table of Contents Shopping Locally

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Designers Sarah Francioni

Movies of 2021

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Virtual Events

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Things to do in Baton Rouge

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Emily Poole

Writers Samira Awad Lauren Cheramie Sarah Francioni Emily Poole

by Sarah Francioni

I think we could all agree it's easy to go online and order something you want or need off of Amazon, or choose to go to Walmart because it's a one-stop-shop. What if we shifted our spendings to local shops instead? Jeff Bezos might not get excited every time you order something on Amazon, but small store owners are thrilled to have people shop in store or online! Supporting local business is so important in a community, especially since 2020 was so rough for all of us.

Here is a list of some locally owned businesses in BR for you to support, categorized by food, gift shops, and clothing.

Going out with some friends but not sure where to grab a bite? Looking to spice up your grocery list with some new and exciting foods? Check out these local spots.

Asian Supermarket

This is a must-stop shop that carries a variety of delicious asian foods & fruit choices you wouldn't find at Walmart.

11244 Florida Blvd

Mon-Sat: 9am - 9pm Sun: 10am - 8pm

BLDG 5

BLDG 5 is a market place & eatery that is owned by a local couple and serves all kinds of delicious and decadant dishes.

2805 Kalurah St.

Mon-Thurs: 10am -9pm Fri-Sat: 10am -10pm

Elsie's Plate & Pie

A timeless restaurant serving food inspired by the owners grandmother.

3145 Government St.

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Hours differ each day, see their website.

Red Stick Spice

Red Stick Spice offers the best ingredients in the region. Check out their website & sign up for a cooking class!

660 Jefferson Hwy

Mon-Fri: 10am - 6pm Sat: 10am - 5pm Sun: 12pm-4pm

Rouj Creole

A local restaurant serving all of your favorite Lousiana and Cajun dishes.

7601 Bluebonnet Blvd

Mon-Thurs: 11am - 9pm Fri: 11am - 10pm Sat: 10:30am - 10pm Sun: 10:30am - 9pm

Simple Joe's Cafe

The perfect place for breakfast or lunch. You can taste the love in every bite.

3057 Government St.

Mon: 6:30am - 11am Tues-Fri: 6:30am - 2pm Sat-Sun: 8am - 1pm

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If you often find yourself last-minute shopping for a special gift, don't bother paying all that money for one-day shipping.

These local stores have just what you need!

Coyote Moon

Coyote Moon has been providing the Baton Rouge area with beautiful jewlery and crystals for over 25 years.

1938 Perkins Rd

Mon-Sun: 10am - 7pm

Earthly Concerns

A warm and cozy storefront that can satiate any of your incense, candle, knick-knack and shoe needs.

257 Lee Dr. #M

Mon-Fri: 10am -6pm Sat: 9:30am - 6pm Sun: 11am - 5:30pm

Merci Beaucoup

A trendy shop filled with elegant and longlasting jewlery and accessories.

7539 Corporate Blvd #150

Mon-Fri: 10am - 6pm Sat: 10am - 5pm

Mosaic Garden

Mosaic Garden offers an array of wearables and usable objects for you or a loved one.

1857 Government St.

Mon-Sat: 10am - 5pm

Pink Elephant

A local store filled with antiquated wonders and is sure to spark the old-soul in you.

2648 Government St.

Mon-Sat: 10am - 5pm Sun: 12pm - 5pm

Sanctuary

Sanctuary is the perfect place to find personalized gifts for any occasion.

7480 Highland Rd.

Mon-Fri: 10am - 6am Sat: 10am - 4pm

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Want to keep up with trends but still stand out from the crowd? Look no further than your local boutiques that offer all the unique must-haves.

Article & Thread

This boutique is all about helping you express yourself through fashion and accessories.

3617 Perkins Rd.

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Bengals & Bandits

Need new gameday attire but not sure where to look? Bengals and Bandits has you covered with their vast selection of tiger gear.

3340 Highland Rd.

Mon-Sat: 10am -7pm Sun: 11am -3pm

A local consignment shop that provides consumers with fresh and trendy clothes at low prices.

7643 Jefferson Hwy

Mon-Sat: 10am - 6pm Sun: 12pm - 5pm

The Queen Bee

A local store that provides an invitation and greeting card service for all of life's special occasions.

7415 Corporate Blvd.

Mon: 6:30am - 11am Tues-Fri: 6:30am - 2pm Sat-Sun: 8am - 1pm

Time Warp

Style Encore

A retailer offering a variety of styles at a low and afforable price.

11112 Airline Hwy.

Swap

Mon-Sat: 9am-8pm

A shop that takes you back in time, offering all of your vintage favorites. Time Warp was voted "Favorite Local Boutique" by LSU students.

3057 Government St.

Mon-Sat: 11am - 6pm Sun: 12pm - 5pm

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The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has forced studios to stream new movies and shows through platforms like Netflix and HBO Max. To the frequent movie-goer, this may be a hard pill to swallow.

However, people are now able to watch movie premieres from the comfort of their couches.

Here are 20 movies coming to "theaters" this year:

By Lauren Cheramie

Now Showing...

The Dig.............................................January 15 Malcolm & Marie...........................February 5 Tom & Jerry...................................February 26 Godzilla vs. King Kong.....................March 31 Fatherhood..........................................April 16 Black Widow.........................................May 7 Cruella...................................................May 28 F9...........................................................May 28 Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It.....June 4 Top Gun: Maverick...............................July 2 Space Jam 2..........................................July 16 The Suicide Squad............................August 6 Respect.............................................August 13 The King’s Man...............................August 20 The Beatles: Get Back...................August 27 A Quiet Place Part II................September 17 No Time to Die................................October 8 Last Night in Soho........................October 22 Mission: Impossible..................November 19 West Side Story.........................December 10

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By Emily Poole

It’s safe to assume that you and everyone else are sick of being bored and stuck at home. While it may be tempting to go out and meet up with your friends, it would be safer to just stay home. Boring, I know, but it doesn’t have to be! You can still learn new things, meet new people, and laugh for hours with your friends, all from the comfort of your home.

Whether you’re missing concerts, game nights or group yoga, you can still do the things you love from your laptop.

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Online Classes & Workshops The Write In: Creative Writing Workshop This monthly creative writing workshop hosted by LySaundra Campbell honors Black women in music.

Writers of all levels and backgrounds are invited on the third Friday of every month to respond to prompts with short stories, essays, songs, poems, etc. Attendees are encouraged to share their writing with the group (if you feel comfortable) and get supportive feedback.

Cost: Free!

Where to find tickets: EventBrite

Gentle Yoga for Terrible Times Does pandemic burnout have you feeling stressed and exhausted? You definitely aren’t alone. Hosted by Joyce Wu every Saturday, this yoga class features “simple and accessible breathing exercises, stretches, and guided meditations for all bodies, minds, and spirits.” Take an hour to relax and refresh your body and mind.

Cost: Free!

Where to find tickets: EventBrite

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SoxietyX presents: Making a Home for Houseplants This class occurs every other Monday, and is hosted by Jocelyn Perez-Blanco, the founder of Herban Garden and an all-around plant expert. Learn the basics of caring for houseplants like which plants to choose for your space and how to help your plants thrive.

Cost: Free!

Where to find tickets: EventBrite

The Dark Side of The Universe All you science and space lovers out there in the cosmos, make sure to tune in for this event on May 20th! Catherine Heymans, a Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Edinburgh, will be explaining her theories and findings on one of the biggest mysteries of the Universe: dark matter and energy.

Cost: Free!

Where to find tickets: EventBrite

LSU Art & Design Virtual Lectures Each year, the College of Art and Design hosts a lecture series featuring professionals in a variety of disciplines from architects to illustrators. Designers and artists give insightful lectures about their profession, new technology, their work, and the social impact of design.

This year’s lecture series will take place over Zoom, so you can get valuable information and advice from industry professionals from the comfort of your home.

Cost: Free!

Where to find tickets: College of Art & Design website

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Livestream Concerts Baton Rouge Sucks presents: Pissy Sad Sad Nite The virtual continuation of a beloved Baton Rouge open mic series, Pissy Sad Sad Nite features local Baton Rouge bands and musicians. This event is put on by the people behind the Baton Rouge Sucks podcast, which has weekly episodes exploring the diverse music and art scene in Baton Rouge. Check their Facebook or Instagram page for info on upcoming shows. You can tune-in and watch previous shows at www.twitch.tv/brsux.

Cost: Free!

Where to find info: Instagram or Facebook

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Red Stick Music Red Stick Music prides itself on being “The Original Live Music Calendar for Baton Rouge, LA Since 2014.” Many musicians have had to cancel shows due to the pandemic, so Red Stick Music added a calendar for livestream events to their site. Musicians can email info@RedStickMusic.com to let them know about livestreams.

Cost: Free!

Where to find info: www.RedStickMusic.com

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Virtual Stand-Up Comedy Comedy Crossing (18+) Get ready for the cutest and funniest Zoom meeting ever!

Jenny Yang hosts this standup comedy show from inside the popular Nintendo Switch game Animal Crossing. The game allows tons of character and furniture customizations that make it the perfect place to host a stand-up comedy show. Donations are welcomed through Venmo to tip comedians and support the Black Lives Matter movement.

Cost: Free!

Where to find tickets: EventBrite

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Hack City Comedy Show This biweekly stand-up comedy show is hosted by Fumi Abe and Michael Nguyen, hosts of the Asian Not Asian Podcast. The show features well known comedians from MTV and Comedy Central as well as lesser known up and coming comedians.

Cost: Free!

Where to find tickets: EventBrite

Virtual Chocolate Sundaes StandUp Comedy Show (18+) Featuring some of the hottest and most diverse comedians in Hollywood, this stand-up show will definitely get you laughing. Ron G. hosts the show and there’s an afterparty featuring hip hop and r&b chosen by DJ Sidekick. Watch out, though, they might make jokes about you, your pets, your decorating choices, and anything else they can see on your video!

Cost: Free!

Where to find tickets: EventBrite

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Interactive Games Jackbox Games From trivia, to comedy, to making your own tshirt designs, Jackbox offers tons of hilarious games to play with friends and family. Buy one of their seven Party Packs, start a game on your laptop, and hop on Zoom to start playing.

Players can join the game from anywhere using a phone or computer to answer prompts.

Where to buy: most gaming platforms

Dungeons & Dragons Get lost in a fantasy world of your choosing! While it may seem a little overwhelming, Dungeons and Dragons is a great game to relax and have fun with friends. One person acts as the Dungeon Master (aka DM) and sets up the story and leads the events of the game. The rest roleplay as fantasy characters and react to any challenges that the DM presents. You can create your own story from scratch or get a premade game set. Sites like Roll20 have everything you need to get started.

Check out Roll20.net or DnD.Wizards.com

Virtual Cook Off Cooking competitions are fun to watch, but even more fun to be a part of. Challenge your friends to a virtual cook off, and hang out on video chat while cooking together. You can each make a different dish and vote on which looks and sounds the best, or you can all make the same dish and see who did it best. Make enough to share, and drop some off so your friends can judge you on the taste too!

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Trivia Challenge some friends to a virtual trivia night to see who has been keeping up with their interesting facts while stuck at home. Stick to the classic categories or create your own questions about tv shows, song lyrics, or inside jokes. Take turns hosting so everyone gets a chance to answer questions. To make things even more interesting, have a prize for the winner. Hosts can make their own presentation for the questions and answers or use a website like Kahoot or Random Trivia Generator.

Online Chess Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably seen Netflix’s “The Queen’s Gambit,” and had a sudden urge to play Chess. Chess has become an extremely popular quarantine activity. There are tons of online sites that let you play with people around the world. You can also challenge friends and family to a match and them a virtual stare down over Facetime or Zoom.

Play for free at www.Chess.com

TeamBuilding Is your office team working remote and missing team building activities? This site leads virtual team building activities that will help you bond and have fun, even though you can’t be together in the office. Choose from eighteen different events like the murder mystery game “Murder in Ancient Egypt” or camp-style icebreakers, ghost stories, and personal s’mores in “Tiny Campfire.”

Learn more and get prices at www.TeamBuilding.com

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Baton Rouge

During these times, it is important to get out and enjoy some days oơ. There are many places in Baton Rouge that oơer activities to keep you busy while following the safety protocols. Here is a list of places that are going to make your day more fun and entertaining.

by Samira Awad

The LSU Museum of Art oơers an amazing variety of exihibitions followed by the necessary safety protocols to make your visit enjoyable without worries. You can go visit current and past exhibitions featuring local, regional and international artists.

The Louisiana Art & Science Museum is the perfect place to take family and kids to have fun at the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium where you can stargaze under the dome every Saturday at 10 am.

You can also visit their current exhibitions every Thursday and Friday from 9:30 am to 2:00pm.

Have fun!

THE WALLS PROJECT These are murals are located all over Baton Rouge and their goal is to unite individuals in a very creative way. We recommend visiting the Metamorphosis, Umbrella of Flowers and Cinq Ombres murals to get some colorful insta pics!

Make sure to visit their website thewallsproject.org to get more infomation.

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The heART Trails is an amazing opportunity to connect your healthy living with public art. It consists on a heart-shaped walk through downtown where you can find many art installations .

To start your journey, go to their website yourhearttrail.com to locate the starting point.

Here are some good parks you can visit: •Raising Canes Dog Park 1442 City Park Ave •Burbank Park 12400 Burbank Dr •Forest Community Park 13900 S Harrells Ferry Rd

Market Schedule: • Thursday 8:00 am-12:00pm Pennington Biomedical Research Center 6400 Perkins Road • Saturdays 8:00 am-12:00pm Main Street Market 5th and Main Streets

If you are over 21, you are going to like this place. It is the perfect spot to drink craft beer in a comfortable setting. You can also spend some time doing yoga in the lawn while social distancing.

Location: 1624 Wyoming St., Baton Rouge

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Due to the pandemic, many daily activities have been switched to online, which can be mentally draining.

That's why it is important to connect with nature as much as you can and to relax while bonding with the abundant ora and fauna present in Baton Rouge.

If you want a relaxed day in nature, this is the perfect place. You can enjoy wildlife in the gravel paths and broadwalks while watching the different bird species that live there. You can also visit the exhibit building lled with live animal exhibits and mineral displays.

Location: 10503 N. Oak Hills Parkway, Baton Rouge.

This 14-acre arboretum showcases an extensive collection of native trees and shrubs where you can enjoy a quiet place with a pleasant view from the old footbridge. You can be part of the Spring Fling Plant Sale on April 17, 9 -4 p.m.

Location: 11855 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge

If you feel like going away for a weekend, then visit Chicot State Park. It is an extensive hiking/ backpacking trail that encircles Lake Chicot and offers campsites along the way. You can enjoy many other activities like shing, boating and paddling.

Location: 3469 Chicot Park Rd, Ville Platte

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We recommend these places if you want to find some valuable items: • The Pink Elephant Antiques 2648 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 • Circa 1857 1857 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 •Aladdin's Lamp Antiques 5201 Government St B, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Sugar Farms offers a brewery, pizza place and a big courtyard outside to enjoy a relaxed day. The Istrouma Brewing is known for its unique flavors and quality malts alongside amazing hand-crafted pizzas.

Location: 5590 Bayou Paul Road, St. Gabriel

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