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A hill of BeanCoins gives New Orleans bars new hope Not another cryptocurrency but a crowdfunded collective helping the city’s watering holes stay afloat during the lean times of the pandemic 14 February 2021 - 07:53 Shannon Sims Devin De Wulf, leader of the Krewe of Red Beans, with BeanCoin posters in New Orleans, Louisiana, US, on February 11 2021. Picture: BLOOMBERG/BRYAN TARNOWSKI Houston New Orleans drinking holes are facing financial disaster as city leaders shut them down for Mardi Gras their busiest time of the year but a home-grown currency is offering a lifeline. A local group called the Krewe of Red Beans launched a crowdfunded “currency” programme this week that’ll funnel cash to bars so they can stay afloat amid the city-wide shutdown. The cash-fronting mechanism is cheekily named BeanCoin but it’s not a cryptocurrency, since it’s not a digital currency and its value doesn’t fluctuate. ....
Krewe of Athena hosting food drive: Donate and receive signature throw Share Updated: 12:43 PM CST Feb 5, 2021 WDSU Digital Team Share Updated: 12:43 PM CST Feb 5, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript TO THE NEW ORLEANS MUSICIANS CLINIC. AND TOMORROW, THE KREWE OF ATHENA IS HOSTING A FOOD DRIVE, TITLED FOOD FOR FEDORAS. THE LADIES ARE EXCHANGING THEIR SIGNATURE THROW, THE DECORATED FEDORA HATS FOR NON-PERISHABLE FOOD. ALL THE FOOD DONATIONS WILL GO TO THE SECOND HARVEST FOOD TRACKING THE COVID-19 VACCINE Share Updated: 12:43 PM CST Feb 5, 2021 WDSU Digital Team While parades will not get to roll this year, krewes are coming up with creative ways to be able to give their signature throws while also helping the community.The Krewe of Athena is hosting a food drive from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday at the Clearview Mall.The event is titled Food for Fedoras! The l ....
Krewe Banners Going Up In Downtown Lake Charles A lot of us Mardi Gras enthusiasts are still mourning the loss of the season. By now, we would have begun to see ball gowns, costumes, feathers, beads, and drunken trips to Waffle House after a successful night partying. Now, all we get are Timehop reminders from previous years. My own personal Timehop app had me all in my feelings this morning as I drank my coffee looking at it. From balls I have emceed, the Gator parking lot party, and my favorite part of Mardi Gras: the parades. Buddy Russ While driving to work today, I caught a small glimmer of the Mardi Gras season popping up down Ryan Street. Crews were working on the krewe banners that hang each year down the parade route. Lots of krewes even hold selfie competitions to see what krewe member can find their banner first on the parade route. The banners have each krewe s name on them as they line both sides of the street. They are purchased by each official krewe an ....
The Bossier Night Market announced they will have the Krewes of Centaur, Highland, and Gemini at the market. Oh, you thought you weren't going to catch a glimpse of a float this year? Think again. ....