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February 17 to 22, 2010
Dear Friends,
Nothing, not even the unseasonably cold weather, has been able to dampen the spirits of New Orleans this past week as the mayoral elections, the Super Bowl, and the resulting celebrations rolled into Mardi Gras. Yesterday, all of New Orleans was out in the streets, celebrating Fat Tuesday, enjoying old and new traditions. We spent this past week doing the same as everyone else: watching parades, eating great food and simply enjoying the company of friends. Thank you, our friends, for patiently answering our questions and helping us understand the the history, traditions and culture of Mardi Gras. Looking to this upcoming week, we're curious: does New Orleans rest the week after Mardi Gras? By our look at events coming up this week, not really.
Yours in Mardi Gras recovery,
Carl, Taylor and Sloane
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NOLAlicious Picks
DO Lambi a Rele: A Celebration of Arts to Benefit Haiti. Experience the culture of Haiti at the Zeitgest Arts Center featuring original Haitian art, contemporary photography of Haiti, traditional Haitian cuisine and rum punch. This celebration is also a Haiti benefit, featuring a silent auction for works by local artists and a rafle for great prizes from local businesses and more. Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd (Friday 4:00 - 7:00 PM)
DO Donate a blanket to Haiti through Blanket Haiti. Happy Johnson started Blanket New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina to help provide supplies and shelter to those affected by the storm. Happy has taken his platform to help Haiti and for only $10, you can provide 1 blanket to someone in need in Haiti. Committed to collecting 250 blankets, they are only 100 away from their goal. Make a donation today.
Also this week
GO Women Filmmakers in Brazilian Cinema presentation of Gaijin. This feature film by Tizuka Yamasaki is part of a series featuring the work of female actresses and directors in Brazils revitalized cinema. Jones Hall, Tulane University, 6801 Freret Street. Free. (Thursday 7:00 PM)
DO Yoga Amidst the Art. After all of those Mardi Gras festivities, take a moment to relax, stretch and clear your mind with Yoga amongst the LeMieux Galleries this saturday. LeMieux Galleries, 332 Julia St. Free. (Saturday 8:00 - 9:00 AM)
SEE Midnite Movies! This weekend the Prytania Theatre hosts midnight showings of The Dark Crystal. Pryania Theatre, 5339 Prytania St. Tickets for $8. (Friday & Saturday 12:30 AM)
EAT Satsuma in the Bywater. Another slice by the river treat, this breakfast and lunch cafe has exceptional food and beverages sourced from local farms and markets. 3218 Dauphine St. (Mon. Wed-Sun 7:00AM - 7:00PM)
LAGNIAPPE This week make your little bit extra a little extra sleep, a little bit of extra good food, and a little bit of extra work to catch up from the festivities that swept us all off our feet. Your lagniappe is a little bit of extra care for you and your body.
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