Happy Carnival 2020 From Mardi Gras Designs January 6th is the start of Carnival Season. It is the Epiphany, a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of God incarnate as Jesus Christ and the end of the Christmas Season (traditionally time to take down your Christmas tree). Carnival officially ends at midnight on Shrove […]
Carnival-inspired fashion and festivities! New Orleans Fashion Week contacted me about the runway show at the Presbytére “Grand Glam: the Artistry of Carnival in Fashion”. They have asked local designers to include costumes. It is in conjunction with the Exhibit “Grand Illusions: The History and Artistry of Gay Carnival in New Orleans” already on display […]
The Louisiana State Museum – Presbytère in Jackson Square Exhibit of The History and Artistry of Gay Carnival in New Orleans *The Exhibition Reopened Saturday, May 16th and will be displayed through December 2020 “I’m honored to display my work in this fantastic Collection of The History and Artistry of Gay Carnival in New Orleans. Having […]
Unveiling the Muse: The History of Gay Carnival in New Orleans by Howard Philips Smith is an amazing collection of the history including all the Major Gay Krewes from the 1950’s to present. Its a collection of never-before-published invitations, commemorative posters, admit cards, programs, elaborate stage sets and costume designs as well as photographs of […]
Costuming with the Gay Krewes of Carnival Video by Visit New Orleans – GO Nola See What’s Going on In New Orleans Today
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The Gay Krewe of Amon-Ra Is Presented to The New Orleans City Council. Opal Masters – Queen Amon-Ra L, presented a brief history on the gay Krewe of Amon-Ra to the New Orleans City Council for the Krewe’s 50th Anniversary, and received a proclamation for overcoming diversity, creativity, endurance and sustaining a unique piece of […]
