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2018 Krewe of Lourdes Ball

A time lapse of Amity Dewey painting at home. Song: "Fire" by Toubab Krewe If you're in Charlotte, NC this weekend, March 11 & 12, then come out to the Neighborhood Theatre. Amity will have her work on display! All Arts Market http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=177612908947591 Art by Amity Dewey http://www.amitydewey.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Artwork-by-Amity-Dewey/181460419450

The Greatest Show On Earth

On Saturday July 26th, Alumnus from all over the country got together to celebrate the life on Bandmaster Edwin H. Hampton. Mr. “Hamp” , as he was called, served as the band director for St. Augustine High School’s Marching 100 in New Orleans for over 50 years. Under his leadership the Marching 100 has played for numerous Super Bowls, the Macy’s Parade, Tournament of Roses Parade, Pope John Paul II, and numerous events and Mardi Gras parades around the New Orleans area. His band was also the first all black marching band to participate in the Krewe of Rex parade on Mardi Gras day. Mr. Hampton has served as a father figure to thousands of bandsmen who had the privledge of wearing the most recognizable band uniform in the city of New Orleans.

On Saturday July 26th, Alumnus from all over the country got together to celebrate the life on Bandmaster Edwin H. Hampton. Mr. “Hamp” , as he was called, served as the band director for St. Augustine High School’s Marching 100 in New Orleans for over 50 years. Under his leadership the Marching 100 has played for numerous Super Bowls, the Macy’s Parade, Tournament of Roses Parade, Pope John Paul II, and numerous events and Mardi Gras parades around the New Orleans area. His band was also the first all black marching band to participate in the Krewe of Rex parade on Mardi Gras day. Mr. Hampton has served as a father figure to thousands of bandsmen who had the privledge of wearing the most recognizable band uniform in the city of New Orleans. --Larry Everage Jr., Former Band Member

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Michael Ray & The Cosmic Krewe

JoeDunnArts.com presents Joe Dunn's first New Orleans Webcast, with the Krewe of Cork and Bourbon Street!

This amateur footage of the Krewe of Rex parading in the 1941 Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans has spectacular color. It documents just how different the celebration of pre-World War II is from the modern ones. The spectators are all lavishly costumed as cowboys and Indians, characters from Gone with the Wind, and others. They participate with the parade instead of just standing on the sidelines. The floats emulate creativity and loving craftsmanship. There is also footage of a dance contest where the contestants throw themselves into the spirit of things with a reckless joy. This is valuable documentation of an early Mardi Gras, a jubilant and nostalgic film that captures the elegance and intimacy of earlier celebrations.

This extremely rare amateur footage of 1941’s Mardi Gras shows a very different celebration than that of modern day. The footage includes the Krewe of Nor, a children’s krewe, and the Krewe of Venus, which are parade troupes that no longer exist (though the Krewe of Little Rascals currently performs). The elegantly decorated floats are hand-drawn, and usually have only a few people on board. There is no wanton flinging of cheap beads, as beads back then were made of glass and were given out more sparingly. Tantalizing footage of costumed revelers dressed as cowboys, pirates, and clowns dazzle on screen. All in all, this film provides a wonderful nostalgic view of a more elegant and civilized Mardi Gras.

It is almost Mardi Gras time again in New Orleans & elsewhere.This film takes us back to Mardi Gras 1941 and is in living color. This was the first year a female krewe paraded (Venus) and was the last celebration until after the war. The hot Dixie jazz is provided by George Lewis & Johnny Dodds. So Bon Temps Roule! Here are some links for those who would like to explore more Mardi Gras history; http://www.mardigrasunmasked.com/mardigras/history.htm http://www.mardigrasdigest.com/html/mardi_gras_history__t... This site has a great timeline. http://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/mardigrasindians/