“Your ball is canceled.” These are four words no Mardi Gras queen wants to hear. Running for the title is something I had been working toward for a couple of years as a member of Les Masquees, and it finally felt like the timing was perfect. I have served on the board and held various […]
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Those three special words aren’t the only way to express how you feel. From simple, thoughtful actions to grand gestures, here are some ideas for showing the love this Valentine’s Day and every day. Serve coffee and/or breakfast in bed. Hide a sweet note where he or she will find it at work or school. […]
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Is your guy impossible to buy for? Here are some sure-to-please Valentine’s gift suggestions from Grant’s Menswear and S.F. Alman, Ltd. GRANT’S MENSWEAR Plum Thicket lapel pin by Brackish, $65 Travel spray cologne by Peter Millar, $58 Woven multi-color belt by Peter Millar, $125 Silk bow ties by Carrot & Gibbs, $75 […]
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Valentine’s Day is a perfect time for couples to reflect on the early days of their romance. In that spirit, we asked our audience to submit stories of how they met their significant other. Here are a couple of our favorites: ‘It was the flat tire that changed my life’ Gregg S. Magee, Sr. and Irene […]
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By Tammy Smith Mobile, Alabama, claims to be the first U.S. city to celebrate Mardi Gras. So does New Orleans. Meanwhile, the Mississippi Gulf Coast sits in the middle, not really worried about who was first. It’s all about having fun, no matter what your age. Mardi Gras first was observed in North America in […]
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*Please note activities listed are subject to change/cancellation depending on Covid-19 conditions and restrictions. CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION OF LONG BEACH QUEEN ROSALIE: Jennifer O’Neal Glenn Long Beach Carnival Association Mardi Gras Ball 2022 Feb. 18, 2022, 8 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul School, Long Beach Ticket price: $40.00 For more info: calb1960@gmail.com GULF COAST CARNIVAL […]
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December is by far the busiest month of the year for most of us, with so many extra things to do — extra cooking, extra shopping and extra socializing to name a few. All the “extras” can quickly make your home and your calendar feel out of control. My Christmas gift to you is some […]