Tue, 7 Nov 2006 22:23:18 -0700 http://aboutmardigras.com/ PostNuke Powered Site en-us http://aboutmardigras.com/images/logo.gif http://aboutmardigras.com/ webmaster@aboutmardigras.com http://aboutmardigras.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=130 Truth of Mardi Gras Origins Tue, 7 Nov 2006 22:23:18 -0700 http://aboutmardigras.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=129 FROM THE ART OF NEW YORK began with a simple E-mail. Two days after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, NY1 News Arts Reporter and Producer Stephanie Simon asked colleagues, friends and family to help her plan an art benefit for the hurricane-affected areas. She wrote, "We all know what a powerful force art can be; let's work together to show that to the people who so desperately need our help right now." She envisioned a concerted effort by the New York art world to support its counterparts in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. FROM THE ART OF NEW YORK was born. Since then, a dedicated group of artists, reporters, publicists, event planners, graphic designers, fundraisers and many others have worked tirelessly to create a unique event that benefits the arts and long-term rebuilding of the Gulf Coast, and pays tribute to the region's artistic heritage. Fri, 17 Feb 2006 07:18:15 -0700 http://aboutmardigras.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=127 First Annual Mardi Crawl - St. Louis Sun, 29 Jan 2006 07:22:15 -0700 http://aboutmardigras.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=126 In 1725 the slaves escaping into the bayou were helped by the native Indians. They taught the blacks how to live off the land, and a couple of years later the blacks joined the Indians in the 'Natchez Revolt' to gain their freedom. In 1743 the Louisiana Governer started the Mardi Gras Ball, but only for those of upper class. Unable to join in the parties, the lower class started to hold their own celebrations. The relationship between the Indians and blacks inspired many to dress in Native American costumes and parade in their neighborhoods around 1746. One of the common spots for these celebrations was the "Place de Negroes", which later became known as 'Congo Square'. Tue, 15 Nov 2005 11:35:13 -0700 http://aboutmardigras.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=125 As of the week of November 13th, there will be no parades in St. Bernard Parish, Gretna's three parades: Adonis, Grela and Choctaw, will roll as scheduled, and all of Metairie's 13 parades will roll. Cleopatra, Aladdin, Alla, that parade on the westbank in Orleans and Jefferson Parishes will roll. Thirty-one of the 34 krewes that paraded in Orleans Parish in 2005 now say they want to roll in 2006. Due to communications problems, there is confusion about the parade schedule in New Orleans. It is hoped that a finalized parade schedule can be worked out before Thanksgiving. The Mayor's Mardi Gras Advisory Committee will meet on Monday, November 21. Tue, 15 Nov 2005 11:34:29 -0700 http://aboutmardigras.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=124 This is a schedule that is based on the prior dates, but will be subject to change as the festival draws nearer. Tue, 15 Nov 2005 11:33:43 -0700 http://aboutmardigras.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=123 For years the Krewes of Carnival in New Orleans had always been segregated, until the locals who couldn't participate started their own ceremonies. They designed big elaborate costumes that were inspired by the Native American chiefs. They became known by locals as the Mardi Gras Indians. Each area of town started 'krewes' of their own that they named after either the ward that the lived in or the name of their gang. Now there are 40 known tribes in New Orleans. Tue, 15 Nov 2005 11:15:24 -0700 http://aboutmardigras.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=122 Mardi Gras Will Fall on March 9th on: ------------------------------------- March 9th, 2038 March 9th, 2190 March 9th, 2258 March 9th, 2326 March 9th, 2410 March 9th, 2573 March 9th, 2630 March 9th, 2782 March 9th, 2877 March 9th, 2945 March 9th, 3002 March 9th, 3097 March 9th, 3154 March 9th, 3249 March 9th, 3306 March 9th, 3469 Mardi Gras Will Fall on Early Dates on: ------------------------------------- February 5, 2008 February 5, 2160 February 5, 2228 February 3, 2285 February 3, 2353 February 5, 2380 February 5, 2391 February 3, 2437 February 5, 2475 February 3, 2505 February 5, 2532 February 5, 2543 February 4, 2600 February 5, 2695 February 5, 2752 February 5, 2847 February 5, 2915 February 4, 2972 February 5, 2999 February 3, 3029 February 5, 3067 February 5, 3124 February 5, 3219 February 5, 3371 February 3, 3401 February 5, 3439 February 4, 3496 Sat, 12 Nov 2005 09:27:39 -0700 http://aboutmardigras.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=121 In the 1800's the Catholic church declared that Christmas would be a fixed date, but all other religious holidays were set to be moveable dates. They decided to set Easter to be the first Sunday after the full moon that follows the Spring Equinox, making the date range from any Sunday between March 22nd to April 25th. Mardi Gras was then set to be 47 days before Easter, on any Tuesday from February 3rd to March 9th. Sun, 6 Nov 2005 07:56:48 -0700 http://aboutmardigras.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=120 Throughout the history of the Mardi Gras, over 150 years of parties and parades, it has been cancelled only 6 times, including a period of 13 years where Mardi Gras was completely cancelled. Sun, 6 Nov 2005 07:56:32 -0700 http://aboutmardigras.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=119 Parade Schedules for Mardi Gras 2006 parades in New Orleans. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 04:15:34 -0700 http://aboutmardigras.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=118 For more info check out www.pimps-hos.com or call 1-504-818-1451 for tix! Voted best party of 2002,2003 & 2004! We hope to see you there!! Sat, 16 Oct 2004 22:26:13 -0700 http://aboutmardigras.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=117 The 2005 Tableau and Dance of the Krewe of the Celts, themed "Piracy & Lunacy" has been set for Saturday, Jan 22nd, in Lafayette, 7:30pm until. Guest tickets are $35/person and include a great catered meal and live entertainment by several artists and featuring The Bilge Pumps from Dallas TX. (www.TheBilgePumps.com). Only a limited number of guest tickets are available. For more info or to receive an invitation email KreweoftheCelts@Excite.com Sat, 16 Oct 2004 22:25:56 -0700 http://aboutmardigras.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=116 The Krewe of the Celts is accepting non-member reservations on their float for two parades. Lafayette Independent Parade Mardi Gras Day, Feb 8 at 2pm, and City of Carencro Parade Sunday, Feb 6 at 1pm. Reservations are tentative until payment is received. The Krewe offers the least expensive rides in the Lafayette area. For more info email KreweoftheCelts@Excite.com Sat, 16 Oct 2004 22:25:43 -0700 http://aboutmardigras.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=115 Krewe of the Celts is searching for a Jester for the coming Season. If you are between the ages of 16 and 24 and think you would make a fine Jester, male or female, send inquiry via email to KreweoftheCelts @Excite.com Thu, 20 May 2004 15:41:14 -0700 http://aboutmardigras.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=114 Membership in the Krewe of the Celts is easy, fun and affordable. Membership opens April 1st and we are already sending out info packets. To get yours send email to KreweoftheCelts@Excite.com. Have a great season! Thu, 19 Feb 2004 21:48:30 -0700 http://aboutmardigras.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=113 New Orleans, Louisiana    -    A Robert J. Bruno Production An Exhibition of Mardi Gras Art: "Tony Green Does Mardi Gras" Watercolors, Oils & Etchings by New Orleans Artist Tony Green Exhibiting the Month of February and the First Week of March 2004With an Opening Reception Saturday Night February 7, 2004 from 6-9pm At John Stinson Fine Arts - 900 South Peters Street  Warehouse District-New Orleans Louisiana Also Featuring: --Carnival Woodcarvings by Outsider Artist Herbert Singleton--Monumental 3ft X 5 ft Archival Color Mardi Gras Photographs by the Award-Winning Photographer Steven Forster--Carnival Photographs by the Black and White Photographer Skip Bolen--Lifetime Mardi Gras Collection of Arthur Hardy (Itâ??s for sale!) Opening Reception February 7, 6-9 PM With Musical Performance by Legendary Al "Carnival Time" JohnsonErnie K-Doe Red Beans & Rice Served Up by Antoinette K-DoeThe Miraculous Statue of Ernie K-Doe will be in the Gallery in Mardi Gras Costume Rosemary, Creator of EnRapturing ReVisions Costume Pieces, Will Prowl the Gallery with Her Gorgeous Masked Models The Usual John Stinson Fine Arts Duty-Free Fine Liquor and Beer Bar of Champions John Stinson Fine Arts 900 South Peters Street New Orleans Warehouse DistrictExhibition is Free and Open to the PublicFOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:John StinsonSEACAT@ATT.NET(504) 566.1944900 South Peters St.    New Orleans, La    70130Fax: (504) 566.1945 About the Artists, with links to their websites:http://tonygreen.net/From 1978 till present Tony Green has had more than 35 Solo Exhibitions throughout the world including Italy, Belgium, Switzerland and the United States. "...Since 1982, Green has spent a part of each year living in Venice, Italy, painting landscapes and performing with his Italian Gypsy Jazz trio around Europe. Not o­nly is Tony Green & Gypsy Jazz a popular fixture o­n the New Orleans music scene: Tony is also well-known for his many outstanding paintings and murals which illustrate various aspects of New Orleans' music & culture." Tom McDermott   http://primitivekoolart.com/pages/herbert.htmlHerbert Singleton is probably o­ne of the most important black carvers since Elija Pierce. http://www.stevenforster.com/Steven Forster's work is in both public and private collections, among them the Historic New Orleans Collection, as well as exhibiting twice at the New Orleans Museum of Art, 20 years at the Mario Villa Gallery in New Orleans and Chicago and numerous times at the New Orleans Contemporary Arts Center. Now represented by the John Stinson Fine Arts,  Forster currently writes and photographs the Big Easy page in the Sunday edition of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, and has won five Alpha awards. Steven Forster has been called a "poet of photography" by Figaro Newspaper. http://www.skipbolenstudio.com/Shooting primarily in black & white, using o­nly available light with Leica cameras, SKIP BOLEN is dedicated to "capturing the moment" of some of today's most exciting jazz performers o­n and offstage, revealing images infused with the spontaneous intensity, raw energy and collaborative spirit of the live jazz performance. Works in progress include an architectural project - a collection of images that embody Romance and Nostalgia, shot in and around New York, Los Angeles, and his hometown of New Orleans.  Skip Bolen's work is in public and private collections, among them the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, as well as exhibiting in Los Angeles, New Orleans and New York. Bolen currently photographs for JazzTimes and DownBeat.  He is currently a member of the Jazz Photographers Association, Jazz Journalists Association, International Association of Jazz Educators, Los Angeles Jazz Society and Advertising Photographers of America. His studies includes the International Center of Photography in New York City. www.mardigrasguide.com  Arthur Hardy is Nationally recognized as a premiere authority o­n Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Arthur Hardy has become the eyes, the ears, and the voice of Mardi Gras in New Orleans. The fifth generation New Orleanian also acts as an o­n-air Mardi Gras expert for WWL Radio, WDSU Television and the WDSU website. As a consultant to visiting media, Hardy has worked with print and electronic journalists from Europe, Japan, Canada, National Geographic, CNN, Travel/Holiday, Radio Free Europe, Frommer's Guide to the Southeast, USA Today, Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight, Fodor's Guide to New Orleans, CBS Morning News and National Public Radio. Last year, he appeared o­n the Today Show.  http://www.alcarnivaltimejohnson.com/Al â??Carnival Timeâ?Â  Johnson, Sr., best known for his famous song, "Carnival Time," has been a New Orleans Mardi Gras icon for over 40 years. Al, a Rhythm & Blues performer, is a New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival veteran and has worked with the likes of Aaron Neville, Eddie Bo, Ernie K-Doe, Oliver Morgan, Bobby Lonero as well as (the late Tommy Ridgley, Jessie Hill, and Bobby Mitchell.)  www.rosemaryi.com Rosemary, creator of EnRapturing ReVisions costume pieces, has been creating art for the body for nearly 10 years.  Her whimsical designs of masks, headdresses and fairy wings both enchant and delight their audience.  Eachpiece  is a o­ne a of a kind original with a uniqueness unmatched by other designers to date.  Viewers should not be surprised to be enraptured by the beauty of her creations.    Visit her galleries     and store o­nline at www.rosemaryi.com or call 504-948-2008 for private appointments to the studio, 1036 Franklin Ave., in the Marigny of New Orleans.  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 08:38:11 -0700 http://aboutmardigras.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=112 The Krewe of the Celts is accepting riders on their 40 ft float for the Carencro parade, just 10 mins from Lafayette, on Sunday, Feb 22, at 1pm. Rider fee is $25 per person and you are responsible for your own beads. This VERY inexpensive offer may never be repeated. Riders on other floats pay anywhere from $50 to $500 per person. For reservation (limited) or more information email KreweoftheCelts@Excite.com. Tue, 20 Jan 2004 05:54:44 -0700 http://aboutmardigras.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=111 The Krewe of the Celts will hold it's 2004 Tableau on Saturday, February 7th, 2004 at McGee's Landing in Henderson LA. The theme for this season is "A Night of Fantasy Underhill." Set in a hobbit-type atmosphere overlooking the Atchafalaya Basin, there will be lots of gnomes, fairies, moss creatures, and of course, standard formal attire for those who prefer not to costume. Guest tickets are $35 per person which includes the formalities, feast and lots of entertainment and socializing. Email KreweoftheCelts@Excite.com to request information and invitation. Fri, 12 Dec 2003 10:54:59 -0700 http://aboutmardigras.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=110 Every year, New Orleans shuts down and throws the party of parties. Everywhere else in the country, it's just another Tuesday, but, in New Orleans it's Mardi Gras! Mardi Gras is more than a single day of celebration. It's a state of mind. Mardi Gras reflects and defines the cultural traditions of New Orleans. Most "outsiders" assume Mardi Gras takes place on a single day. This is true. Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday. Some time ago, the tradition was to slaughter a fatted calf on the Tuesday before the beginning of the Lenten 40 day fast. Thus, the coining of the phrase "Fat Tuesday." There is a distinction, however, between Mardi Gras and Carnival. Mardi Gras is a single day that is the climax for the Carnival season. The Carnival season begins on January 6th or Twelfth Night (Kings Night) and runs until the beginning of Lent - the Easter season (Ash Wednesday). Carnival can run as long as two months, depending on the church calendar. Sat, 22 Nov 2003 09:55:56 -0700 http://aboutmardigras.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=109 To Myself and to many who Live in New Orleans Mardi Gras is as important as Christmas here in many ways, and I believe it deserves some respect and refrence l. Personally I have no problem with the bare breast thing. After all its an activity that takes place in a small part of The French Quarter, which lets face it is an adult playground. but Im tired of seeing this portraided as Mardi Gras only attraction. (rest of article follows...) Thu, 6 Feb 2003 00:28:35 -0700 http://aboutmardigras.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=108 i have a room at the marriott in the french quarter to share.for 1 or 2 persons, the dates are 2-28-03 to 3-5-03.e-mail me at donfarouk@cs.com or call me at 714-931-4284.thanks Don Thu, 6 Feb 2003 00:22:03 -0700 http://aboutmardigras.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=107 Playboy is selling a limited number of VIP tickets to their 50th Anniversary Mardi Gras Party. The party is at 735 Nightclub on Bourbon again this year. This is the first time they have ever allowed general public admission. The number of tickets is extremely limited, so if you want your chance to party with the Playmates and get on the hottest balcony on Bourbon St., act fast. An open bar from 9-11pm is included. Tickets are available at Ticketweb.com or at club735.com. Mon, 27 Jan 2003 17:48:33 -0700 http://aboutmardigras.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=106 The Navarre Krewe of Jesters is hosting the 17th annual Mardis Gras parade o­n Navarre Beach March 1st at 1PM. ANyone interested in participating can contact me at rtchief47@prodigy.net. Minimal cost for floats and about 20-22 thousand attend the parade, we definitley have a blast. Let the good times roll!! Tue, 21 Jan 2003 23:44:55 -0700 http://aboutmardigras.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=105 Coming Sunday 02/16/03 to The Satellite of Winston Salem, NC: Miss Mardi Gras 2003 Pageant. Featuring Entertainment By: Paisley Parque "Miss Mardi Gras 2002-2003" & Diamond "Miss Mardi Gras 2001-2002". The contestants will be made up of previous winners in the 2002 pageant season. Listed below are the contestants. For more information check out http://www.clubsatellite.com/."Miss Basin St 2002" Sasha Leigh Chambers & 1st RU Courtney Coxxx-Parker"Miss French Quarter 2002" Aleisha Harris "Miss Cajun 2002" Jessica Jade & 1st RU Monique Chanel"Miss Creole 2002" Vanessa Cottrell & 1st RU Marina LaFeverz*This club is a Gay owned & operated establishment. Wed, 8 Jan 2003 02:41:11 -0700