French Quarter Events
FQJ’s Don’t-Miss List
February 25, Tuesday @5 - 6pm
Mardi Gras Balcony Concert Bo Dollis and the Wild Magnolias
New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 EsplanadeFree concert!
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~ From the Jazz Museum: The Wild Magnolias Among the many Mardi Gras "Indians" in New Orleans, The Wild Magnolias are well-known for their talent and flamboyance. Mardi Gras "Indians" are not, by the way, Native Americans. The Mardi Gras Indians are black working-class groups that are part secret and spiritual society and part neighborhood social club. Fifteen or so "tribes" parade on Mardi Gras Day, chanting, singing, and beating percussion instruments. They are costumed in elaborate handmade outfits that fancifully recall the dress of Native Americans, complete with feathers, ornate beadwork, and enormous headdresses.
~ The exhibit will feature rare photos and artifacts from Economy Hall as well as analysis from author of the book “Economy Hall: The Hidden History of A Free Black Brotherhood” Fatima Shaik and curator David Kunian.
~Theodore ile "Bo" Dollis was born in New Orleans in 1944. As a child he followed a tribe known as the White Eagles, and he began "masking" as a Mardi Gras "Indian" in 1957 as a member of the Golden Arrows. In 1964 Dollis became the Big Chief of the Wild Magnolias.
~ Joseph Pierre "Monk" Boudreaux was born in New Orleans in 1941. He has "masked Indian" since the late 1950s, and collaborated with Bo Dollis and the Wild Magnolias since the mid-'70s.
~ Dollis and Boudreaux continue to revel in their culture, music, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and splendid costumes, just as they have done for decades.
~Free Admission
~ In case of inclement weather, this concert will be postponed. Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
February 14, Friday @7pm
Krewe of Cork Parade
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~This reveling group of wine connoisseurs has been marching since 2000!
~Demonstrating exceptional stamina, the Krewe of Cork celebrates the world of wine, starting with a three-hour wine luncheon, then spreading all that good cheer through the streets of the French Quarter.
~ expect amazing hand-made “throws,” like necklaces with corks.
~See their website for more details
February 23, Sunday @2pm
Krewe of Barkus
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~ The legendary dog parade’s theme this year: “Vanity Fur: Barkus Rules the Runway”
~ King: Petey Benson, the “son” of Gayle Benson,
~ Queen: Ruthie Sable,
February 17 - February 25
Ahead at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
626 Frenchmen Street
Image: Ashlin Parker & Trumpet Mafia, Sunday, February 25.
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~ FQJ's Fave: James Singleton Malabar Quintet with Brian Haas on Sunday, February 1.
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