A Toast to New Orleans and YOU-Week of February 13 to 21- Happy Valentine's Day/ Muses and all the Krewes/ Info about Round Table Luncheon
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 | The Krewe of Cork paraded through the French Quarter of New Orleans on Friday (Feb. 10) kicking off the first big weekend of Mardi Gras celebrations. www.nola.com |
 | The Mystic Krewe of Barkus paraded through the French Quarter to the theme, "Top Dogs: Barkus Comes to the Rescue." www.nola.com |
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GAY MARDI GRAS & AMERICAN SONGBOOK HIGHLIGHTED AT BK HOUSE
February 13 and 26 Programming Announced
The revelries of Mardi Gras in New Orleans have many facets, including spectacular costumes, balls and pageants within the LBGTQ community. On Monday, February 13, at 6 pm, the historic BK House will host a unique lecture on Gay Carnival Krewes in New Orleans by Wayne Phillips, Curator of Costumes and Textiles and Curator of Carnival Collections at the Louisiana State Museum. Phillips will provide an overview of the birth and growth of gay krewes from the 1950s to today as well as traditions that laid the groundwork for the formation of these krewes.
Doors will open at 5:30pm with the presentation beginning at 6:00pm. Free for museum members, $5 for nonmembers. Pre-purchase is recommended due to space limitations. Visit www.bkhouse.org for tickets and more information.
On Sunday, February 26 at 6:00pm, John Boutte brings Music from the American Songbook to BK House in a special concert featuring guitarist Caleb Tokarska and bassist Nobumasa Ozaki. In this performance, the trio will explore the diversity of the American songbook, ranging from New Orleans jazz, blues, gospel, R&B, and Americana. Boutte is a renowned New Orleans musician who became known worldwide when his song became the theme song for the very popular post-Katrina HBO TV show, Treme.
Doors open at 5:30 pm; the concert begins promptly at 6 pm. Light refreshments will be served; however, this is a Bring Your Own Beverage event. Guests are encouraged to bring extra cups with their beverage of choice. Tickets are $30 for BK House members and $40 for non-members and should be pre-purchased at www.bkhouse.org.
Both events take place at the Historic BK House & Gardens at 1113 Chartres Street, across from the Old Ursuline Convent.
 | Joined by a succession of special guests and the LPO, the Italian tenor entertained a full arena www.nola.com |
 | The Kansas City Chiefs took home Super Bowl 57 over the Philadelphia Eagles in what was a dramatic second half that saw both offenses put on a show. www.nola.com |
 | Mardi Gras looms mere days away. Soon, the nonstop party will start in earnest – which means there’s precious little time left to throw together a Fat Tuesday costume. www.nola.com |
 | Costume ideas will abound at the 31st annual Costume Bazaar on Feb. 18 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the AllWays Lounge and Cabaret. www.nola.com |
 | New Orleanians wax nostalgic about the days when they were glad to go home with a couple strands of glass beads. But nowadays, the quantity and quality of throws is www.nola.com |
 | Table for two? www.nola.com |
New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) presents MOMIX in the newest work by Artistic Director Moses Pendelton, Alice, on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts. Tickets on sale now at www.nobadance.com.
Back by demand, NOBA brings New Orleans’ favorite MOMIX. Known internationally for presenting works of exceptional inventiveness and physical beauty, this company of dancer-illusionists has been dazzling New Orleans audiences to sell-out crowds since 1993. Travel down the rabbit hole MOMIX-style with Pendleton's newest creation, ALICE, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice in Wonderland. As Alice’s body grows and shrinks and grows again, Pendleton’s dancers extend themselves by means of props, ropes and other dancers.
https://nobadance.com/ | New Orleans Ballet Association - understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of dance through performance, education, and community service. nobadance.com |
 | Want to enjoy Mardi Gras 2023 from the comfort of your couch? NOLA.com's Parade Cam is back this year with the best seat in the house. www.nola.com |
 | This is an excerpt from the book “Mardi Gras Beads,” by Doug MacCash, part of LSU Press’ series “Louisiana True.” www.nola.com |
 | This is an excerpt from the book “Mardi Gras Beads,” by Doug MacCash, part of LSU Press’ series “Louisiana True." www.nola.com |
 | Mardi Gras isn't just about raucous debauchery on Bourbon Street. Celebrating throughout Carnival can easily be done with the whole family in tow. www.nola.com |
 | Dan Kelly is having a happier Mardi Gras this year. www.nola.com |
 | This year’s No. 1 story is the return to pre-pandemic parade routes, thanks to additional security from sources outside the understaffed New Orleans Police Department. www.nola.com |
 | More than 1,000 dogs will join the Mystic Krewe of Barkus in celebrating 30 years of parading through the French Quarter with the theme "Top Dogs: Barkus to the Rescue" www.nola.com |
 | Fifty years ago, Lynn Favrot accomplished the rare feat of reigning over the opening and closing nights of Carnival. www.nola.com |
2023 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule
Tuesday, Feb. 14
Culinary Queens of New OrleansWestbank6 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 15
DruidsUptown6:15 p.m.NyxUptownfollows Druids
Thursday, Feb. 16
BabylonUptown5:30 p.m.ChaosUptownfollows BabylonMusesUptownfollows Chaos
Friday, Feb. 17
Bosom BuddiesFrench Quarter11:30 a.m.HermesUptown5:30 p.m.d’EtatUptownfollows HermesMorpheusUptownfollows d’EtatSeleneSlidell6:30 p.m.AphroditeHouma6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 18
BushBush9 a.m.NOMTOCWestbank10:45 a.m.IrisUptown11 a.m.TucksUptownfollows IrisKrewe of LulLulingNoonKrewe of TohwahpahsahReserveNoonEndymionMid-City4:15 p.m.BushBush9 a.m.IsisKenner6 p.m.Mardi GrasHouma6:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 19
Du MondeLaPlace11 a.m.DagéLaPlace11 a.m.OkeanosUptown11 a.m.Mid-CityUptownfollows OkeanosThothUptownfollows Mid-CityMontegutMontegut12:30 p.m.TerreaniansHouma1:30 p.m.Des AllemandsDes Allemands1 p.m.BacchusUptown5:15 p.m.AthenaMetairie5:30 p.m.AtlasMetairiefollows Athena
Lundi Gras - Monday, Feb. 20
ProteusUptown5: 15 p.m.OrpheusUptown6 p.m.CleopatraHouma6:30 p.m.CenturionsMetairie6:30 p.m.
Mardi Gras - Tuesday, Feb. 21
ZuluUptown8 a.m.RexUptown10 a.m.Elks OrleaniansUptownfollows RexCrescent CityUptownfollows ElksArgusMetairieNoonElks JeffersonMetairiefollows ArgusJeffersonMetairiefollows JeffersonCovington Lions ClubCovington10 a.m.CovingtonCovingtonfollows Covington Lions ClubFolsomFolsom2 p.m.ChahtaLacombe1 p.m.HoumasHouma1 p.m.KajunsHoumafollows HoumasBonne TerreMontegut11 a.m.Krewe of M.A.C.Gramercy2 p.m.
Lagniappe - Saturday, Feb. 25
Krewe du PoochMandevilleNoon
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