For those who aren’t familiar with the variety of traditions surrounding Mardi Gras, one of the most colorful and interesting is usually the Mardi Gras Indians. People want to know how it started and what it all means! There’s no simple way to explain it, but here are a few places to get started. Before [...]

The Ninth Annual Satchmo SummerFest…July 30 – August 2, 2009
Come Celebrate the life of Louis Armstrong with a fun-filled weekend of activities and music including: Traditional Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, and a Brass Band; plus Children’s programming as well as all of our speaker seminars with nationally renowned speakers.
2009 Satchmo SummerFest
Music Schedule
Saturday August 1, 2009 [...]

There’s a lot of rich tradition, history, and religious significance surrounding the customs of Mardi Gras. There’s also a lot of fun. While there’s really no way to experience the parades, the festivities, and the cooler weather during this part of the year, we at least have one small way to experience Mardi Gras and that’s king cake.