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The Big Sexy Neon studio on Oretha Castle Haley in Central City. The space at 1618 Oretha Castle Haley surely never looked like this before. The Big Sexy Neon studio is filled floor-to-ceiling with fantastic new neon works and vintage signs waiting to be restored. There are fleurs-de-lis, there are corkscrews, there are quirky signs, there are gorgeous works of art — all on dazzling display. Nearly a year ago to the day, Nate Sheaffer signed a lease on the space that formerly housed the Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Art Center, which is now on St. Claude Avenue in Arabi. Uptown Messenger Nat...

My New Orleans   Carnival is upon us, despite the restrictions. We are all, I hope, looking for ways to celebrate the season without undue risk. Let us not forget that we’re celebrating, ostensibly, the last day we can before we start 40 days of fasting for lent on Ash Wednesday. We are having to do a lot of things differently these days, and we’re adapting as we always do. The House Float movement has been fantastic, and it’s spread all over the City. It’s more than just folks decorating their houses; in many cases the decorations have been made by people who would otherwise be putt...

This house float truly captures the Spirit of Mardi Gras! Share Updated: 10:28 AM CST Feb 10, 2021 WDSU Digital Team Share Updated: 10:28 AM CST Feb 10, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript Hi. I'm running McSwain on my house float is called Spirit of Mardi Gras. The spirit of Mardi Gras. That's why we called it that because it encompassed everything that we love about Mardi Gras beads. Um, the giant floats on the color of Mardi Gras. Okay, way do get tons and tons of people coming in, and sometimes there is a bit of a traffic buildup. So we get cars ...

Feb 2, 2021 Never been to Mardi Gras? It is a BLAST! Thought this year is different, here are ways we can all enjoy it this year! Thanks to goodhousekeeping.com Mardi Gras for All Y'all Today host Kota Hotb is set to host a three-night celebration starting Friday, February 12. The 4 1/2-hour online event will not only give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the sights and sounds of the Carnival, but it'll also feature performances and interviews with top talent, including Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Emeril Lagasse. Stream  Krewe of House Floats Following the parade cancellation, New...

Feb 2, 2021 Never been to Mardi Gras? It is a BLAST! Thought this year is different, here are ways we can all enjoy it this year! Thanks to goodhousekeeping.com Mardi Gras for All Y'all Today host Kota Hotb is set to host a three-night celebration starting Friday, February 12. The 4 1/2-hour online event will not only give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the sights and sounds of the Carnival, but it'll also feature performances and interviews with top talent, including Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Emeril Lagasse. Stream  Krewe of House Floats Following the parade cancellation, New...