The annual holiday party at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology is widely considered to be a must-attend event, and for good reason. All the floors of the main IGB building are beautifully decorated and filled with delectable hors d’oeuvres and delicate pastries, which are often too stunning to eat. The driving force behind this beloved soiree is Darci Edmonson, the Administrative Manager at the IGB.