Mardi Gras Indian culture, costumes, music put on display at New Orleans Jazz Fest - Washington Post

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Mardi Gras Indian culture, costumes, music put on display at New Orleans Jazz Fest Washington Post NEW ORLEANS — Mardi Gras Indians have been parading at Carnival and Louisiana festivals for generations, but growing interest in their culture has the dancing, costumed Indians on display in a new way at this year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage ... Mardi Gras Indians on display at Jazz FestThe Associated Press all 1,252 news articles »

Metairie Mardi Gras krewes mixed on effect of parade fines - Bayoubuzz

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Metairie Mardi Gras krewes mixed on effect of parade fines Bayoubuzz “They're just taking the fun out of Mardi Gras,� Thor captain Mac Cantrell Jr. said Friday. “The economy is tough. This isn't something (prospective krewe members) have to spend their money on.� The Times-Picayune archive The Krewe of Thor has been ...

Louisiana's TOP 200! - The Advocate

Louisiana's TOP 200! The Advocate You might see some tools used by the ancient inhabitants at Poverty Point or Mardi Gras memorabilia from New Orleans and southwest Louisiana. And just when the visitors approach the gallery's far, back corner, you'll almost be guaranteed a show. and more »

Rally backs union drive at Mardi Gras Casino in Fla. - The Militant

Rally backs union drive at Mardi Gras Casino in Fla. The Militant Chanting “Bring back the Mardi Gras 10,� 350 people marched May 8 to demand reinstatement of 10 workers fired in November for leading the campaign to organize a union at the Mardi Gras Casino here. The march began with a rally at St. Anne's Episcopal ...

Bring Back "The Mardi Gras 10" in South Florida - Huffington Post (blog)

Bring Back "The Mardi Gras 10" in South Florida Huffington Post (blog) In recent months, religious leaders of all faiths in South Florida have met workers from Mardi Gras Casino in Hallandale. They are housekeepers, dishwashers, cooks, and cashiers who have chosen to exercise their legal right to bargain collectively. Marchers protest Mardi GrasSun-Sentinel Hallandale Beach Protesters to Block Federal Highway Traffic TonightBroward-Palm Beach New Times (blog) all 5 news articles »

Calgary Stampede is Canada's Mardi Gras - San Francisco Chronicle

Calgary Stampede is Canada's Mardi Gras San Francisco Chronicle And while there is more to the Stampede than 10 days that leads to 12 steps, it might be that the festivities surrounding the largest rodeo on the planet is the closest thing Canada has to Mardi Gras. I was in town to find out, as well as to understand ... and more »

Philharmonic's pops concert relives 70 years of cinematic history - Evansville Courier & Press

Philharmonic's pops concert relives 70 years of cinematic history Evansville Courier & Press EVANSVILLE — Mardi Gras was in February, and Halloween is a long way off. But that didn't mean music lovers would have to wait for a memorable masquerade party until then. The party at The Victory Saturday night not only had music, but music supplied ...

Shirley Wild: Mardi Gras event sets record - Contra Costa Times

Shirley Wild: Mardi Gras event sets record Contra Costa Times "A Mardi Gras for Miracles!" was the theme of the March 31 event, held at the Westin Hotel. Colorful and festive, it was Mardi Gras all the way! There were purple, green and hot pink tablecloths, gold napkins, chairs covered in black fabric with gold ... and more »

Strawberry time in Ohio's strawberry capital - Examiner.com

Strawberry time in Ohio's strawberry capital Examiner.com This year's theme is Mardi Gras Strawberries Pre-festival events such as soccer tournaments take place in May, but the festival officially opens Saturday, June 2 at 10:00 am with a parade down West Main Street. Festival goers can sample a wide variety ...

Mardi Gras hosting reception for state Democrats - Daily Mail - Charleston

Mardi Gras hosting reception for state Democrats Daily Mail - Charleston by Ry Rivard Hundreds of Democrats in town next month for their state party convention are invited to a reception hosted by Mardi Gras Casino & Resort. The casino is offering free rides to Democrats in town for the convention, which is where Democrats ...