Often showing the face of a Carnival reveler in mask, face paint ... to New Orleans. Despite the distance, she has remained committed to capturing the essence of Mardi Gras. Mistretta said ...

Drawing large inspiration from jazz culture, the music of Mardi Gras is an ode to Black Americans contributions to New Orleans, music as an art form, and the country as a whole. Yes, you read that ...

Cart Blackwell, Mobile Carnival Museum Curator "They encompass the fine art of sculpture ... So remember, even though New Orleans is well-known for its Mardi Gras celebration, make no mistake ...

Webber, a New Orleans native, said Mardi Gras isn’t just a party but a cultural ... such as themed coconuts that are brightly decorated with glitter and paint, chalices, and shoes, said Webber.

Recycling isn't exactly the right word for what happens to New Orleans' Mardi Gras beads. Aside from those used for art projects, they aren't being melted down and turned into something new.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people take to the streets of New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras with parades and partying ... The Hearst Foundations has awarded the Seattle Art Museum ...

The annual carnival comes in the wake of the New Year's Day terror attack. More cops than confetti are expected to be prevalent on parade routes when Mardi Gras goes ...

Even though Bacchus seemed to roll *** little bit later than expected, there was no decrease in enthusiasm when His Majesty Bacchus the 12th, Pete Fountain, New Orleans goodwill ambassador to the ...

Three parades will roll Thursday night in New Orleans with scores of masked riders on colorful floats. More processions will ...

New Orleans Mardi Gras Poster Gallery by Andrea ... Andrea Mistretta has been a vibrant force in the world of Mardi Gras art since 1986. "Forty years. No one has really created for one subject ...