The Red Shoes

A Day of Service: Many Hands, One Purpose On Monday, January 19, 2026, we welcomed over 100 volunteers—neighbors, families, local groups and businesses, students, and longtime supporters—who showed up ready to serve. Together, they prepared 350+ blessing bags and 1,500+ sandwiches, all destined for our community fridge and neighbors experiencing food insecurity. The room buzzed with generosity. Conversations flowed across tables as hands worked in rhythm—assembling, packing,

In a world that often separates physical health from emotional experience, medical intuition offers a powerful reminder: the body holds stories, and healing begins when we learn to listen.

In a time marked by ecological crisis, social fragmentation, and collective fatigue, many people are sensing that something deeper than policy or technology is required. Spiritual ecology offers a vital perspective: the understanding that the environmental challenges we face are inseparable from an inner crisis of disconnection—from our bodies, from one another, and from the living Earth itself. Spiritual ecology invites us to remember that we are not separate from nature, bu

White Light Night 2025 was an unforgettable celebration at The Red Shoes, and we are still glowing from the joy, creativity, and connection shared throughout the evening. As an official stop on the Mid City Merchants’ Annual White Light Night, we opened our doors wide to welcome longtime friends and new visitors into a space filled with warmth, artistry, and community spirit. ✨ Missed the event or want to relive it? Enjoy the highlight reel below! A Night of Creative Expressi

“Grief and love are sisters, woven together from the beginning.” — Francis Weller, The Wild Edge of Sorrow There is beauty in remembrance. A grief altar reminds us that love does not end where life changes—it continues to breathe through memory, ritual, and our willingness to feel. The Grieving Room is a tangible, sacred space created to honor grief—personal, communal, and collective. This space invites us to step into grief not as a wound to hide, but as proof that somethin

Marli Mari is a diviner and astrologer dedicated to helping others navigate life with clarity, confidence, and connection. With six years of experience and as the founder of Magic + Mari , Marli is passionate about making divination both meaningful and accessible. In advance of her upcoming workshop at The Red Shoes , we sat down with Marli to learn more about her journey, her practice, and what participants can expect to experience. What first drew you to divination and work

In anticipation of her 3-day somatic healing retreat, A Wanderer’s Way: Sensing the Sage Within , we sat down with Susan Ackerman Joseph...

This September, The Red Shoes welcomes Baton Rouge-native Briel Edmonds, an experienced belly dancer and spiritual practitioner, to guide...

Watch our video to see what's coming to The Red Shoes this Fall! As the air begins to cool and the colors of fall start to arrive, we’re...