Category Archives: mardi gras

January 6, 2011

12th Night Champagne Social with King James & The Special Men

I, quite literally, just took down my Christmas tree (in order it take advantage of Christmas Tree recycling for the wetlands), and already it’s carnival time. Oh my. It really never stops. I think my preferred Twelfth Night celebration is … Continue reading →

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February 17, 2010

The Biannual Good Liver Cleanse

Sssh. There there. It’ll be okay. Just open your eyes. Look, it’s a new day. Ash Wednesday, in fact. Have you decided what you’re giving up for Lent? See, I’m not Catholic. But, I reason, thusly: If I get to … Continue reading →

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February 16, 2010

Mardi Gras, yo. You can make it one more day.

Maybe you’re up bright and early, or more likely, you’ve been up all night and you don’t want the party end. Well, if you are in the latter category you don’t need my help figuring out what to do today. … Continue reading →

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February 15, 2010

Just Another Manic Lundi

Lundi Gras y’all. This marathon year of a carnival season is almost over, and everyone I know is sick. Between the non-stop Saints party leading into Mardi Gras, and the frigid temps, we’re all worn down to a nub. If … Continue reading →

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February 12, 2010

Early V-day

So, as of this posting, the parades are still on for tonight. Muses will now roll at 8:00 pm, along the traditional parade route. Here’s the skinny. Since the parade is rolling so late, you’ve got some time this evening. … Continue reading →

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February 11, 2010

Bachelors and Muses

How about we start our evening with a PhD talking about New Orleans’ social history? Most people will be in full-blown party mode by now, but we like to strike a balance…a little culture, an ounce of edification before we … Continue reading →

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February 9, 2010

Where all the women are strong, all the men are good looking, and all the children are above average.

Alright. I’m just gonna come out and say it. I’m not sure if I can hear the words “Who Dat!” for very much longer. I’m “who dat”ted out, y’all. But, I guess I’m going to have to suck it up … Continue reading →

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February 7, 2010

Puppies! Oh, and some game…

I wish there were (or is it was instead of were? Where’s my Guide to Style?) something going on today…Well, I ruined that joke with grammar nerdery. Presumably, by now you know where you’ll be at 5:25 today. You could … Continue reading →

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February 2, 2010

Altered States

A few years ago, I had the distinct mindf*ck pleasure of bartending the New Orleans Radical Faeries‘ Annual Saint Brigid Ball. To this day, I am still not sure I can sum up what happened. Firstly, they completely transformed the … Continue reading →

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January 31, 2010

Getting Crafty

It’s officially time to start thinking about a Mardi Gras costume. Personally, I like some mix of homemade and acquired in my ensembles. Let’s return to the scene of the crime (too much Krewe du Vieux fun) on Frenchmen Street, … Continue reading →

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