Carnival Cruise Line shares warning for certain ports
One of Carnival Cruise Line’s more popular overnight ports is Cabo San Lucas, a common destination for cruises departing from ...
The origins of King Cake: How the colorful, sweet treat became a Mardi Gras staple
The name “King Cake” is a reference to the Biblical story of the three kings or wisemen who brought gifts when Jesus was born ...
Where Y’at this Weekend: Take Paws Rescue, New Orleans Public Library, 610 Stompers’ Debutante Ball, Saenger Theater
An adoption event of furry four-legged friends, a Mardi Gras ball with an 80’s and 90’s movie-theme, and a celebration of the finalists from the Summer Fun Adult Writing Contest are all on tap for ...
The Best Places to Celebrate Mardi Gras, From Alabama to Rio de Janeiro
Mobile isn’t the only place to celebrate Mardi Gras in Alabama. Gulf Shores, one hour south by car, has some of the USA’s prettiest white-sand beaches and this year hosts the 46th Annual Mardi Gras ...
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13 fun weekend events, including an art installment by John Lytle Wilson, Jan. 24-26
Cost: Adults $7.75 | Seniors (65+) $6 | Kids (ages 12 and under) $6 Tickets include pre-party entertainment, Magic Show general admission seating, chips, candy, and drink ticket (beer/wine 21+ or soft ...
Books by Percival Everett and the late Alexei Navalny are among finalists for critics circle prizes
Percival Everett’s “James,” a posthumous memoir by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and Adam Higginbotham’s acclaimed work about the Challenger disaster are ...
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See list of book signings and other literary events coming up in New Orleans
Juanita Tolliver: 6 p.m., Baldwin & Co., 1030 Elysian Fields Ave. The author discusses and signs "A More Perfect Party: The ...
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Carnival writ small: Storytimes take the season's wonders to the littlest krewes
Abby Roniger’s “Carnival Time in My Mind,” which tells in verse form the traditions of family-friendly Mardi Gras. The young ...