Mardi Gras throws: The history of beads, cups, doubloons and much more
You could argue that Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans are about more than just catching free stuff. You’d have a hard time convincing most Carnival die-hards of that, however.
Mardi Gras beads could go green to help the earth
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Bands, floats and plastic Mardi Gras beads bring joy to many people in Louisiana. But the tens of thousands of pounds of the waste left behind could be a problem.… ...
Stones telling stories: The role beads have played in Black history
Whether brass, cooper, glass, stone, or bone, Olayami Dabls, the owner of the MBAD Bead Gallery in Detroit, knows a thing or two about beads.
We no longer make beads for Morans to ‘book’ girls for marriage
The women use the beads and create products for local and international markets. According to Ntito Lakaria, the project has ...
Beads of Courage celebrates 20 years of bringing a smile to children fighting cancer
Beads of Courage is looking to find their forever home in the Old Pueblo by combining their warehouse and headquarters under one roof ...
Move Over, Bath Beads: Meet The Pebble
The Pebble is a smaller, more effervescent take on McLeod’s iconic Body Stone, a solid moisturizer. Launched this past November, the Pebble has quickly become a staple in my bath routine. Formulated ...
When Is Mardi Gras 2023? Don't Let Tricky Dates Make You Miss the Big Bash
ErdeljiMarija Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, falls on a different date each year, but it always promises fun and tradition. Get dates for Mardi Gras 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 .
It’s time to throw the beads for a Mardi Gras Celebration
General Manager Franklin A dvocate It’s almost time again for the 20th $10,000 Mardi-Gras which will be held on February 18 at the Pridgeon Center. Registration is 4:30-6:00. If this is your first ...
Here's where you can recycle your unwanted Gasparilla beads
Each year, tons of beads are strewn across Tampa's Bayshore Boulevard or land in Tampa Bay as part of the Gasparilla festivities. The city of Tampa has set up recycling locations where parade-goers ...
Beads, Bags, and Bangles Raffle Tickets Now Available
This year’s “Beads, Bags, and Bangles” event to help fund the UAHT Foundation will be March 9th at Hempstead Hall. The theme will be “Beads, Bags, Bangles, Beatles, & Bell Bottoms”. As always, there ...
BBQ, Beads & Shopping: Visit This East Texas Town for Mardi Gras
Upriver in Jefferson, Texas Takes Over Thursday, February 17th Through Saturday, February 19th. The Krewe of Hebe has been bringing Mardi Gras festivities to Jefferson ...
We care: Local artist in need of supplies donation
Low-income female artist with disabilities is seeking donations of pelt (arctic fox preferred) and a gift card/certificate to a local store, Bathing Beauties Beads, to purchase specific beads and supp ...