Culture
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Lenten Lessons
You know ya need to embrace a Lenten sobriety when an impending dread of this 46-day period of denial is felt as early as August. Yep, if not being able to partake of my evening...
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Yes, It's True, Hamilton Really Does Live Up to the Hype
Okay, so you know when your friends, your mom, your dentist, and probably the guy who checks you in at the gym all tell you that you have to go to so-and-so place to eat? You...
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Saint Joe Street Cred OR Blessed Be
"Jesus, Mary, and Joseph!” Big Red would yell in frustration when, as a kid, I had done something particularly dim-witted; and face it, oftentimes stuff I did as a...
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Waking Up With the Post-Mardi Gras Blues
Life is hard. But when living in the world’s most magical city, and more specifically, during the most magical time of the year (Mardi Gras, of course), life tends to feel a...
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The Krewe of Zulu Puts the Sublime in the Coconut
What comes to mind when you hear the word coconut? Is it peaceful tropical beaches, coconut-scented tanning oil, and palm trees blowing in the wind? Or, is it the chaos—the...
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And the Mardi Gras Show Must Go On...
It took the near obliteration of a city and her culture to make me care about Mardi Gras. I had lived in New Orleans for 16 years, and for each and every Mardi Gras during those...
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How to Enjoy a More Mindful Mardi Gras
For better or worse, the Carnival season tends to inspire excess in all things involving color, flavor, entertainment, and showmanship. But while this time of year does showcase...
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Buffalo Exchange to Host Pop-Up Shop to Celebrate 45 Years of Vintage Clothing
To celebrate 45 years of selling vintage clothing, Buffalo Exchange will host a pop-up shop on Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17 at all of its locations, excluding outlets....
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New Year, New Metairie Mardi Gras
There are over a million people who attend Mardi Gras each year. Among the attendees are hundreds of thousands of visitors who come to stroll along Bourbon Street, Canal Street,...
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Gung Hay Fat Choy OR Nguyen Ever
Cats and hats, it’s February! Happy New Year! Wherever you are, whomever you are, and whomever you want to be, New Year’s Day on this planet is like Happy Hour in the...
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Carnival Around the Globe
When many people around the country hear the term “Mardi Gras,” they instantly think of New Orleans celebrations. But the idea of one last celebration before 40 days of...
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#FREEMICKEY: The Expiration of the Copyright Term Extension Act
Thousands of works published in 1923, ranging from books, music, plays, and films, entered the public domain this month for the first time in 95 years. This overwhelming outpour...
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Spring Chicken: How to Celebrate Mardi Gras Like the Cajuns Do
Mardi Gras is an institution in Louisiana. It’s a state holiday, a cherished tradition, and for some, a way of life that many plan for and look forward to year-round. But...
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Mardi Gras Advice Column: Top 10 Tips
Photos by Finn Turnbull Pace Yourself- During Mardi Gras, the alcohol and food seem abundant and many people are more likely to indulge heavily. Try to remember to pace...
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The Mardi Gras Gods
Many don’t realize that Mardi Gras is a marathon, not a sprint, and within this marathon are parades all over the city. It is impossible to make them all, and that’s...
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Who’da Thunk It?: Mardi Gras Beliefs & Superstitions
Since its inception in Southern Louisiana in 1699, the event known as Mardi Gras has become a staple of New Orleans and serves as one of the many symbols that represent the city....
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Your Official Where Y'at Mardi Gras Tool Kit
For the sake of this list, let’s clarify who this is aimed for: someone without kids, without a Mardi Gras “campsite,” and without the luxury of a home near the...
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Mardi Gras Etiquette: Deauxs and Don'ts of Carnival
Somewhere between the fanciful merriment and logistical reality of Mardi Gras lies the city of New Orleans itself. For its residents, this world-renowned Carnival is both an...
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12 Hours of Christmas: A Night at Snake & Jake's
There is a dog doing shots of Purina on the bar, and a raucous cover of a Sam Cooke song is crackling through the speakers at a near-deafening volume. I’ve just finished...
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Experiencing Mardi Gras From A Float Rider's Perspective
Mardi Gras and New Orleans are synonymous. Known as probably the biggest free show in the country, Mardi Gras has withstood the test of time and is still a vital part of the fabric...
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The Wild World of Doubloon Collecting
It’s not just about beads during Mardi Gras time. You’ll find plenty of people who prefer other such baubles over the ubiquitous strings of beads that just weigh your...
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"Can I Crash at Your Place for Mardi Gras?"
"Can I Crash at Your Place for Mardi Gras?" : How to Say No, and What to Do After You Say Yes Disclaimer: This article is geared toward young professionals...
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Where Y'at Chat - January 2019 at New Orleans Cajun Cookery
Where Y’at Chat Questions (January 2019): Ho! Ho! Ho! St. Nick needs a ride. What are you picking him up in? What's naughty about you? It's...
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Takin' It To The Streets: How to Host Your Own New Orleans Second Line
You’ve seen them in the streets of the French Quarter—anywhere from two to 200. They’ve got a band, stilt walkers, jugglers, clowns, drinks, smiles; they’re...
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Armed and Ready for 2019
Do we get a do-over come New Year’s Day? I always hear about New Year’s resolutions, but do we get any brownie points for trying to do better? Resolutions to improve,...
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New Jeers OR Guy Friday
I’ve decided that for 2019, I’m gonna put myself up for adoption. It’s the only way out of this mess, and I think that it would be mutually beneficial for me as...
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2018 Best of the Big Easy Readers' Picks
2018 WINNERS Best Dance Club 1. The Metropolitan: 310 Andrew Higgins Dr., themetronola.com 2. Ohm Lounge: 601 Tchoupitoulas St.,...
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New Year’s Traditions Around the World: New Orleans Edition
New Year’s Eve continues to be a popular holiday for worldwide celebration: the start of another chapter in the world’s history and a time for people to make new...
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Bellhop Bar at Loews New Orleans Hotel Offers “Cocktails at Your Service”
You probably spend plenty of time going to the bar—but what if the bar could come to you? That’s the idea behind the Bellhop Bar by Loews Hotels. Now through January 13...