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DES PETITE LIONS HERCULES 1 P.M. LOCATION: GOLDEN MEADOW THEME: DR. SEUSS: ONE MASK, TWO MASK FLOATS: 20 QUEEN: KAELYN CHOUEST

This 100-member children’s krewe welcomes Amrys Hebert as the 2017 Grand Marshal. She is the 15-year-old daughter of Amanda Felanise and Sim Pertuit. She is a freshman at South Lafourche High School.

She is the manager of the school’s swim team, enjoys music and WWE wrestling.

Queen Kaelyn Chouest is a student at LCO Middle School, is a member of the school’s band, and an altar server at Sacred Heart Church. She loves animals, video games, spending time with family and friends, and playing Pokemon Go. Les Krewe Des T-Cajuns

6 P.M. LOCATION: WEST HOUMA THEME: HERCULES TAKES FLIGHT FLOATS: 30 KING: CRAIG JACCUZZO DUKES: JEFF MILLER, RONALD RICKS, BLAINE DUPRE, BRYAN BOUDREAUX, THOMAS GUIDRY, BRANDON MARTINEZ, CHAD BRUNET, JOHN FOSTER, LANCE LAVIGNETTE, BRYAN BOUDREAUX GODDESSES: LAUREN HEBERT, ADRIENNA RICKS, ALISHA KYLE, MORGAN BOUDREAUX, GABRIELLA VANLEUVAN, CARLIE CLEMENT, MADISON ONCALE, GRACIA CHRIST, CHELSEA BERGERON, MACY BOUDREAUX PAGES: ADDISON JACCUZZO, KAYLEIGH JACCUZZO, ELLA MARGARET DUPRE, COOPER THOMAS SPARKS PARADE CAPTAIN: S.P. LARUSSA BALL CAPTAIN: MARK PITRE CAPTAIN OF THE ROYAL COURT: MICHAEL LARUSSA

For 33 years, Hercules has been dazzling revelers with spectacular floats and collectible throws. The krewe’s super-floats carry 780 members throughout the west Houma region throwing specialty beads with this year’s crest on a medallion. This year’s grand marshals are New Orleans Saints legend Deuce McAllister and Cajun musician Horace Trahan.

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NOON LOCATION: CHAUVIN THEME: THE KREWE GOES TO VEGAS FLOATS: 12 KING: NOAH BILLIOT QUEEN: KAYLEIGH LIRETTE DUKES: REED DEROCHE, DAWSON COLLINS, BLAZE BRUNET, EVAN FORET, CULLIN BLANCHARD, PAYTON BLANCHARD, DYLAN GHERE, BRYCE LAJUNIE, JAYDEN GAUTREAUX, HUNTER CHAMPAGNE MAIDS: ANGELÉ CHAUVIN, LOGAN LIRETTE, ALEXIS VOISIN, KEIANNA NAQUIN, VICTORIA MATIS, ELLA LEBOEUF, HARLEY MARTIN, ALISSIA MARTIN, MORGAN CHAUVIN, LAUREN CADIERE, KAMI MARTIN PAGES: DAIRON TRAHAN, ZANE, OWEN PINELL, MACI CROCHET, KIARRAH BRUNET, DESTINI DOMANGUE CAPTAIN: CALEB LEBOEUF CO-CAPTAIN: SHAYLEE PERCLE THEME GIRLS: AVERIE BLANCHARD, ZOEY LEBOEUF GRAND MARSHAL: SUMMER SKARKE TABLEAU CAPTAIN: BECKY FORET

The parade includes 12 throwing floats and the Lacache and Montegut Middle and South Terrebonne High marching bands.

The krewe will throw cups, beads, stuffed animals, footballs, and much more.

The parade begins at the Chauvin pool, travels north to St. Joseph Church and disbands at Sarah Bridge.

LES KREWE DES T-CAJUNS 12 P.M. LOCATION: LAROSE THEME: T-CAJUNS GO UNDER THE SEA FLOATS: 12

This annual children’s parade celebrates 20 years with an adventure under the sea.

Little ones eager to be part of the Mardi Gras tradition kicked off celebrations for the historic year with a special ball on Jan. 20 where this year’s royalty were announced.

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AQUARIUS 6:30 P.M. LOCATION: WEST HOUMA THEME: ROAD TRIPS FLOATS: 22 QUEEN: BOBBIE NAQUIN

Sunday, FEBURARY 19th

SHAKA

12:30 P.M. LOCATION: THIBODAUX THEME: KREWE OF SHAKA MARDI GRAS MAMBO FLOATS: 13 THROWING, 2 NONTHROWING PARADE CAPTAIN: DENISE JONES-ADAMS, JERRY JONES

MAIDS: ELIZABETH STEVENS, PAULA RINGO, NANCY

BALL CAPTAIN: DENISE JONES-ADAMS

CUTRER, KEYLA STEVENS PAGES: ZOE NAQUIN, DANIEL LEDET, BREANA CENAC, LUKE RICHOUX PARADE CAPTAIN: CHERYL LEBLANC BALL CAPTAIN: CHRISTY VOISIN

The approximately 535 ladies of Aquarius are celebrating their 23rd anniversary.

Those 23 years are steeped in tradition, including their unique way of choosing their queen. A king cake is cut and a number is placed on each slice. Members pull a number and receive their corresponding piece of cake. The member finding a silver crown in their piece of cake is the queen. The member finding a mask in their piece is the runner-up.

Identities of the 2017 royal court, including king, queen, Mr. and Ms. Shaka and the duke and duchess, are kept confidential until the krewe’s ball on February 11.

Marching bands and dance groups will join the krewe as they parade through the streets of Thibodaux.

AMBROSIA

FOLLOWS KREWE OF SHAKA LOCATION: THIBODAUX THEME: AMBROSIA WISHES UPON A STAR FLOATS: 15 KING: BRIAN TAUZIN QUEEN: ALLISON TAUZIN

HYACINTHIANS 12 P.M. LOCATION: WEST HOUMA THEME: LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE FLOATS: 17 QUEEN: LISA LIRETTE GEHRING KING: CHRIS GEHRING

MAIDS: NICOLE MCKEE, MICHELLE RICHARD, KARI LANDRY, CATHY KOHMANN, JENNIFER TOSCANO, DENA WILLIAMS DUKES: CHRISTIAN MCKEE, BRIAN RICHARD, KORY KELLY, TROY LANDRY, MAURICIO TOSCANO, BOBBY WILLIAMS PAGES: OLIVIA MCKEE, KENZI FRANCIS, COOPER ADAMS, BREWER ROGER SCROLL BEARERS: EMMY RAU AND JORDAN CHAMPAGNE

Each of Hyacinthians’ 17 throwing floats – each of which holds 22 to 26 riders – has a title, which is selected by the float captain and ties into the theme of the parade. Be on the lookout for monsters, Big Bird, Elmo, unicorns, princesses and butterflies. Riders also design their costumes to represent the theme. Paradegoers will want to keep an eye out for the krewe’s signature item: a top hat bearing Hyacinthians’ logo. The embellished hats will be handed from floats. Also watch for Fascinators, small hats on headbands. Both the top hats and fascinators, introduced in 2015, are a Carnival collector’s item.

VERSAILLES 12 P.M. LOCATION: LAROSE THEME: IT’S A PARTY PART II FLOATS: 11 PARADE CAPTAIN: JAY PITRE

A co-ed organization with 150 members, the Krewe of Versailles is ready to celebrate its 43rd year by showering crowds with fleur de lis beads, cups, stuffed animals and specialty throws. Each year, floats are decorated by members as part of a decorating contest and the winner is announced on the night of the ball. The winner receives a ribbon to display on the float on ride day.

DUKES: CARL WAGUESPACK, AARON WAGUESPACK, TY TRICHE, GARRET SMITH, KASEY LEBLANC, BRYCE FORET MAIDS: CALISTA HEBERT, TORI BERGER, KELSEY BERGERON, HAILEE ADAMS, LEXI DELATTE, CARI GLORIOSO PARADE CAPTAIN: GLEN RAFFRAY BALL CAPTAIN: TRACEY WASTERMAN

First parading in 1986, The Krewe of Ambrosia hosts a variety of community evenings including events for Thibodaux Relay for Life and for Upside Downs, which raised $3,000 for the charity. During this year’s parade, attendees are sure to catch Krewe of Ambrosia logo beads, footballs, Frisbees, mugs, coloring books, swords, stuffed animals and more.

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TITANS

FOLLOWING KREWE OF HYACINTHIANS LOCATION: HOUMA THEME: TITANS TAKES YOU ON AN ADVENTURE FLOATS: 18

This family-oriented krewe provides a riding experience for singles, couples, and families. Founded in 2008, the parade is an offshoot from riders who wanted a parade that allowed them to spend time with loved ones on Mardi Gras Day. The krewe now boats 452 members. This year’s Grand Marshalls are Principal of the Year Darrel Dillard of Houma Junior High and Teach of the Year Kathy Abboud of Oakshire Elementary.

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6:30 P.M. LOCATION: EAST HOUMA THEME: KREWE OF MARDI GRAS BACKS THE BLUE FLOATS: 19 KING: DYLAN RATCLIFF QUEEN: KAILIE LEBLANC

ADONIS

7 P.M. LOCATION: MORGAN CITY THEME: HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE FLOATS: 14 KING: JAKE BREAUX QUEEN: CAREY GADDIS

PAGES: HEAVEN RATCLIFF, SHAYLA VERDIN, DJ BILLIOT, MADOX BILLIOT PARADE CAPTAIN: S.P. LARUSSA

DUKES: JOHN SCOTT, JOHN JONES, STEPHEN KENNEDY, GORDON JONES MAIDS: SARAH SCOTT, STEPHANIE JONES, TERRI SONS, TAMARA JONES CAPTAIN: KEITH LEONARD

The King and Queen will embody the characters of 007 James Bond and Tracy Bond from the 1969 film “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service,” while the Dukes and Maids will represent villains from the franchise.

The Krewe of Adonis will work in reverse this year by starting at the intersection of Brashear and Federal Avenues and working their way to the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium.

PHOTO BY KEN MIGUEZ

ATHENA

APOLLO

7 P.M. LOCATION: GOLDEN MEADOW THEME: ATHENA ROLLS OUT THE RED CARPET FLOATS: 18 QUEEN: AMBER DANOS ST. PIERRE

12 P.M.

GUIDROZ MAIDS: RAZYN ST. PIERRE, RHODA GUIDROZ

APHRODITE

6:00 P.M. LOCATION: HOUMA THEME: LET US ENTERTAIN YOU FLOATS: 17 THROWING, 3 NON-THROWING QUEEN APHRODITE XXXIV: TANDRA HOWARD MAIDS: MARGARET CAGE, DIEDRA SENKINS, LAURA LOVE, CHERYL MATTHEWS PAGES: JESSICA HOWARD, LILLI DUFRENE, ZURI WALKER, TRIPP GARRISON PARADE CAPTAIN: SHARON PONTIFF BALL CAPTAIN: PAULA PITRE

This all-female Houma Women’s Carnival Club is celebrating its 34th year with 470 members. They will be joined by H.L. Bourgeois, Evergreen Jr. High, Lacache and Montegut Middle, Ellender Memorial, South Terrebonne, and Morgan City High marching bands. Houma’s second oldest club will take the streets this year in memory of Catherine “Pebbles” Hall.

DU BON TEMPS

LOCATION: LOCKPORT

DUKE: DOUGLAS ST. PIERRE JR., LUCAS GUIDROZ, LOGAN

PRINCESS: KYLEIGH ST. PIERRE

This all-female krewe rolls for its sixth year.

After all expenses are paid for the carnival year, the Krewe of Athena makes donations to various community, civic and charity organizations.

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Established in an effort to allow riders to spend time with their loved ones on Mardi Gras Day, Krewe of Mardi Gras rolls with 300 members in a show of support for law enforcement. This year’s Grand Marshal is Terrebonne General Medical Center Healthy Lifestyle Center Director Stan Gravois.

DIONYSUS

2 P.M. LOCATION: BERWICK/BAYOU VISTA THEME: DIONYSUS TOURS EUROPE FLOATS: 13+ MYSTIC KREWE

6:30 P.M. LOCATION: LAROSE THEME: BOARD GAMES FLOATS: 10 KING: CHAD ANTHONY BRUCE QUEEN: JOY TERREBONNE BRUCE

PRINCESSES: JORDAN ELIZABETH BRUCE, JAIDYN MICHELLE JACKSON, EMMALYNN GRACE BERRY, PAITYN ANGELLE JACKSON, ISABELLA JANE OGLESBY

This krewe’s after-parade dance has become a beloved tradition for the riders.

Dionysus held its first ball in an airplane hangar and the event has since grown into an integral part of the krewe’s yearly events. The krewe is made up of 100 couples from St. Mary Parish and even surrounding states.

PRINCES: KAEL MICAH HUNTER, JAYDEN MICHAEL GARLINGTON, KENT JASON BILLIOT MAIDS: ALYSE TERREBONNE GUIDROZ, MARGARET H. MAYBERRY, DESIREE BODIN BANEGAS, KASEY LYNN EYMARD DUKES: ADAM MARK GUIDROZ, JOHN N. MAYBERRY, STEPHEN MIGUEL BANEGAS, JASON PAUL DELAUNE JR. MAIDS: CASSIE ANGELLE VERDIN, WHITNEY DAE ADAMS, ISABELLA ELISE FORET, ALAINA MICHELLE HEBERT, KAELYN LORENA LEFORT, TIFFANY SUSAN HEBERT JR. DUKES: TRISTAN MICHAEL RICHARD, COLBY JAMES

NOON LOCATION: GOLDEN MEADOW THEME: CHILDREN’S NOVELS MADE INTO MOVIES FLOATS: 7 KING: KERRY DUFRENE QUEEN: CHRISTY DUFRENE

ORGERON, KEAGAN PAUL BILLIOT, JARED AUBREY GISCLAIR, PAUL JAMES FORET, JUDE JOHN DUFRENE FLOAT CAPTAINS: CORINE BERTHELOT/DICE TOWN, PAMELA SAVOIE HEBERT/CANDYLAND, MICHAEL BAGALA/DISNEY TRIVIA, JASON AUTIN/BATTLESHIP, JOY BRUCE/GUESS WHO, LESLEY GRIFFIN/DON'T WAKE DADDY, SCOTT THERIOT/JUMANJI, BREEZY DANOS/

DUKE: BRYCE DUFRENE

OPERATION, CIARA VEGAS/VILLAINS & VIGILANTES,

MAID: BREANNA DUFRENE

KATHERINE DEAN/GAME OF THRONES

PARADE CAPTAIN: JASON BELLANGER BALL CAPTAIN: YVONNE BELLANGER

The royal couple have been members of the Krewe since it’s formation 12 years ago, in addition to being float captains from the beginning.

The krewe’s 62 adults and 12 children will roll through the streets of Golden Meadow atop 7 floats, including a King and Queen float, and be joined by Fire Trucks and the South Lafourche Shriners Club. Atlantis rolls along La. Highway 1 in Golden Meadow from the north to the south PHOTO BY KEN MIGUEZ

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MONTEGUT CHILDRENS CARNIVAL CLUB

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MAIDS: LEAH KATHRYN RODRIGUE, EMMA CATHERINE

DUKES: BRADY PICOU, HUNTER DELATTE, AUSTIN NEAL,

LADIES-IN-WAITING: PEGGY AUCOIN, BLIGH DRYDEN, SUZETTE HOTARD, AND WENDY PELLEGRIN

BENOIT, AIDAN ELISE BLANCHARD, CAROLINE ANNE

TRISTEN VERDIN, PACEY BOURG, KADE DOMANGUE,

CONSTANT, CAMILLE ANGELINA ELLIS, MARLO

PARADE CAPTAIN: KARLA YELVERTON

MASON MATHERNE, ALEC AUTHEMENT, CAMERON

ELIZABETH RODRIGUE

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PAGES: JOSHUA TROY THOMPSON, TIMOTHY BENTON

MAIDS: SHEA STEWART, ALEXIS LIRETTE, MACIE EZELL,

THOMPSON, ISABELLA ANASTASIA RENATE VANDER,

DESTINY LIRETTE, EMMA BROUSSARD, HEATHER

ALACOQUE ANITA TATFORD, AVERY GRACE PREJEAN

NELTON, SOPHIE LEBOEUF, KAMRYN SOLET, KENZ’LEIGH

PARADE & BALL CAPTAIN: RYAN MYHAND

LEONE, ALEXIS AUTHEMENT

CHRONOS

FOLLOWS CLEOPHAS (12:30 P.M.) LOCATION: THIBODAUX THEME: A KNIGHT AT THE TONYS FLOATS: 12 KING: ALLEN WAYNE VANDER I QUEEN: ANNELISE LISSETTE DE LA HOUSSAYE JUNIORS: MAX TAYLOR NEAL, WHITNEY ELIZABETH HARRIS, AUSTIN BROWN FORTIER, CATHERINE BERNICE GROS, AUDREY MAE CUNDIFF, HENRY ROBERT GUIDRY, TAYLOR MARGARET TOUPS, COLE ISAAC HEBERT, JONATHAN JOSEPH HUSBANDS, GEORGIA BELLE GRAFTON, LEIGH CATHERINE GRAFTON

2 P.M. LOCATION: MONTEGUT THEME: MONTEGUT CHILDRENS CARNIVAL CLUB VACATIONS IN ORLANDO FLOATS: 10 QUEEN: KELSI CARTER KING: JHY BILLIOT

PAGES: ALEX DARDAR, BRAYDEN BOURG, LEXY

CLEOPHAS

12:30 P.M. LOCATION: THIBODAUX THEME: CLEOPHAS GOES TO DISNEY WORLD FLOATS: 20 KING: BJ DUROCHER QUEEN: SHELBI ANN FOLSE

Formed in 1954 as a way to bring the revelry of the season to the area, Krewe of Chronos is the oldest krewe of the city.

The parade uses the same double decker floats that roll through the Big Easy streets and abides by the motto “every man a king”, enabling every member the same opportunity to reign over the ball and parade.

This year’s royal couple hold a very special title as Mr. Durocher is the son of last year’s Queen and Ms. Folse is the daughter of last year’s King. The krewe owns their own floats and all are ridden by families and friends. Floats choose a sub theme and utilize their own designs and creativity to decorate their floats and coordinate costumes.

ELLENDER, TENLEY PORTIER PARADE CAPTAIN: DAVE PICOU CREST CARRIERS: HARLEY LOUVIER, HAILEY DOIRON THEME CARRIER: BRITTNAY NAQUIN BALL CAPTAINS: JACOB PELLEGRIN, ALEXA BREAUX

200 children from throughout Montegut celebrating 71 years with a journey to Orlando, Florida. The krewe welcomes its Lil Miss and Master, who will ride in the parade as special guests. These titles will be selected at a pageant on Feb. 4.

TERREANIANS

12:30 P.M. LOCATION: WEST HOUMA THEME: TERREANIANS TELLS BEDTIME STORIES FLOATS: 21 KING: JARED TOUPS QUEEN: JENNA CHERAMIE DUKES: GARY BONVILLAIN, JAMIE “CROW” ESKIND, GREG

NEREIDS

6 P.M. LOCATION: GOLDEN MEADOW THEME: SPARKLING WOMEN OF NEREIDS FLOATS: 12 QUEEN XXXIII: CHARLENE GRIFFIN PRESIDENT: JENIFER CHERAMIE

The first all-female night parade in Lafourche is celebrating its 33rd year. The krewe’s approximately 200 members will throw beads, trinkets, and several signature throws from their 12 illuminated floats.

Nereids begins at the north end of Golden Meadow and parades along La. Highway 1 to the south end of town.

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DOIRON, JOHN POIENCOT, CHRIS SMART, BRENT TOUPS MAIDS: ERIN KATE AMADOR, CORINNE MARGARET PAGE, CATHERINE ANDREA FAIRCHILD, EMILY ANNE EMERSON, RACHEL MARIE SMART, CAMERON RENE ARMSTRONG PAGES: CARTER BERGERON, DANIELA BONVILLAIN, CHLOE FONTENOT, AVA PARRA, LILY POIENCOT, ANDREW SONGY PARADE CAPTAIN: PAUL CHAUVIN BALL CAPTAIN: TIM STEVENS

In 1950, the Greater Houma Carnival Club was formed and paraded on a Saturday night. Citizens from neighboring parishes came to witness the historic parade. The all-male krewe selected its name from the parish Terrebonne, French for “good earth”, and the group later changed its name to Terreanians. The now 400-plus member krewe is now known for its borage of specialty beads tossed during the Sunday afternoon parade.

MONday, FEBURARY 27th

6:30 P.M. LOCATION: WEST HOUMA THEME: MASTERS OF REVELRY FLOATS: 22 QUEEN: TERRY KELLEY

The Krewe of Cleopatra celebrates 30 years as its 625 members take to the Houma streets as Terrebonne’s largest women’s carnival club. In addition to an anniversary bead, attendees can expect to snag doubloons, cups, koozies, light-up items and stuffed animals. In addition to providing Mardi Gras revelry, Cleopatra also annually hosts “Mona’s Kids at Heart”, a Halloween charity. Members also donate years to the Good Samaritan Food Bank.

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TUESDAY, FEBURARY 28th

CHOUPIC 1 P.M. LOCATION: CHACKBAY

GHANA

1 P.M. LOCATION: THIBODAUX THEME: TALE OF 1001 NIGHTS FLOATS: 15 FLOATS KING: DWIGHT JAMES QUEEN: EBONIE SHELBY PARADE CAPTAIN: CHARLES JOHNSON BALL CAPTAIN: HELENA COLEMAN

A parade rich in tradition and history, the Krewe of Ghana returns for its 45th year to shower attendees with a variety of throws.

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5 P.M. LOCATION: MONTEGUT THEME: KREWE DE BONNE TERRE VACATIONS IN ORLANDO FLOATS: 10 FLOATS, 11 TRUCKS KING: FRANCIS “T-JIM” NAQUIN QUEEN: DIANA CHAISSON

2 P.M. LOCATION: MORGAN CITY THEME: SEA TO SEA – NATIONAL PARKS MYSTIC KREWE

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The 2017 Grand Marshall for Krewe de Bonne Terre is Chief Albert Naquin. The krewe also welcomes TARC’s 2017 King Steven Poston and Queen Kellie Bergeron.

Steven and Kellie will take part in the krewe’s tableau and ride.

The Krewe of Gheens is open to anyone with something to pull and allows riders to create their own themes for their float. The krewe was formed in 1972 as a community project and now boasts more than 100 members.

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Morgan City’s oldest krewe hits the streets for its 57th year. The Ladies’ Fire Auxiliary created the krewe, naming it after Hephaestus, the god of fire. Lee Vaccari served as the krewe’s first king and is credited with converting Hephaestus into a formal organization with members and a kings’ and queens’ club.

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1 P.M. LOCATION: WEST HOUMA THEME: KAJUNS SOAR INTO 2017 FLOATS: 10 QUEEN: KATRICE ADAIR PARADE CAPTAIN: MONA PREMEAUX

Established as a project through the Jaycees, The Krewe of Kajuns celebrates 51 years with a variety of themed floats sure to delight paradegoers. The group brings together family and friends to celebrate the merriment of the Mardi Gras season year round.

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Founded in 1946, the oldest krewe in Terrebonne Parish is set to impress with floats that depict the joys of living in south Louisiana. The krewe is set to throw emblemmed necklaces and doubloons, in addition to the coveted Houmas medallion bead. King Houmas LXII welcomes the Jordan Anderson Band on his Royal Entertainment Float. In a change from tradition, the 300 men of Houma begin their royal ride at 12 p.m. this year to help the good times last a little longer.

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12 P.M. LOCATION: GALLIANO/GOLDEN MEADOW FLOATS: 11 2016 KING: JIMMY “T JIM” LAFONT

This all-male krewe of approximately 100 members was formed by F. “Toot” Theriot, Bobby Orgeron, Leonard Miller Jr., Harris Cheramie, and Norman Theriot in 1966.

The krewe’s 2017 King will be announced on February 18th at their ball.

The procession begins at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano and travels south along La. Highway 1 to the southern city limits of Golden Meadow where it disbands.

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ntering the new Wine and Spirits Department at Cannata’s is like stepping into an entirely new world.

Immediately upon entering, shoppers realize that something big is happening here – an all-new adult playground with thousands of bottles of craft beer, wines and fine liquors just so happens to be in a supermarket! The store within a store offers more selections than anyone else, making it a destination for libations for any occasion.

Thoughtfully organized to give shoppers an experience like no other, the Wine and Spirits Department is situated just to the left of the meat selections within the West Park Avenue location. This provides the ideal jumping off point for anyone to create an unforgettable meal.

“You travel from the world of great steaks, which is just right around the corner, and naturally the next thing is choosing a nice wine or cheese,” Vince Cannata says of the department’s location, which features a soundtrack, string lights, and memorabilia from favorite sports teams which make it feel like a backyard party. “Good food and drink – it’s a way of life here on the

bayou. Having our butcher steps away from the largest liquor store in town – now that’s a dream come true. That’s what lots of folks are telling me!”

Step inside the department and you’ll behold thousands of selections ready to be enjoyed whether around the dinner table or around the fire with friends. At the forefront is a dizzying array of wines, diligently organized by Wine & Spirits Specialist Lane Bates.

Selections are divided by price point and by region, with some even marked with its Wine Spectator rating. This allows shoppers to travel throughout the lush vineyards of Oregon Wine Country, west to the elegant estates of California’s wine region and onward to Europe. Rice wines from Asia are nestled closely beside an array of Malbecs from Argentina, while Rosé, Champagne and sweeter sips find their place along an aisle all their own.

Smaller bottles and cans, perfect for parade route pours or cooking, round out the expansive selection.

“It’s not just here’s a red wine, here’s a white wine,” Vince says. “There’s a lot of research, a lot of stories…Pretty much everything you see here is for a

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reason. Either Lane loves it, it’s gotten a high score, it’s something you just have to have, or it’s such a great deal, you can’t pass it up.”

Venture further into the department and boxes of domestic beer, as well as hundreds of craft beer selections, await the thirsty shopper. Much of the craft beer selection comes from right here in the United States, a trend Lane says he expects to continue growing. Along with ales, India Pale Ales, and stouts from beer hubs like Michigan, Georgia and California, shoppers are sure to find a hefty selection of Louisiana-brewed beers for those who favor those pours made with local love and attention.

“There’s more flavor. It’s the fact that you can try something new every day,” Lane says of craft beer. “It’s just like wine. It’s the intrigue.”

The outer perimeter, recently closed in to create the perfect ambiance for shopping within the department, plays hosts to hard liquors and all the ingredients one might need to whip up

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“Mixology and making your own cocktails is really big right now so we carry everything you need for that,” Craft Beer and Cocktail Specialist Joel Ohmer says. “There’s a big movement to get back to classic cocktails. We’ve got the odd things, the craft bitters, the mixers. It’s growing in popularity.

People aren’t just sipping on bourbon.

They want to make the Sazaracs, the Manhattans.”

Cannata’s is also providing education by not only stocking the ingredients but also hosting tastings and events monthly to encourage more people to try new things. Some events feature the Cannata’s team teaching guests how to make signature cocktails, while others feature brewmasters from popular breweries stopping by to talk more about the art of craft beer making.

“There’s a lot of people who won’t try new things because craft beer is a little more expensive and there’s a lot of people who won’t spend $10 on

Our resident wine and spirits specialist, Lane has been a part of the Cannata’s family for over 2O years. He is on hand in our wine and spirits section to help you make the perfect selection.

something they’re not sure they will like,” regular shopper and craft beer enthusiast Chris Naquin says of the store’s tastings and events. “That’s why tastings and bottle shares help out so much…You don’t know what you like unless you try stuff.”

Not sure what wines you like or which ingredients you need to create a Moscow Mule? The Cannata’s experts are always on hand to help shoppers make purchases they will be happy with, a feature Vince says you won’t find anywhere else.

“One of my favorite things I tell people, especially people that come into the department while we’re having a tasting and they’re looking at the bottles of wine and they’re interested, I’ll ask, ‘Would you like to try that?’

They may say, ‘I don’t know a lot about wine.’ I always respond, ‘Do you know how to work a corkscrew? Well then you know enough about wine. Come try something,’” Joel explains. “If you like it, that’s great. If you don’t, we

have something else for you. There’s something for every person whether it’s beer, wine, or hard liquor. We’ll help them find something that they enjoy.”

“There’s no right or wrong,” Lane adds. “Whether it’s beer, whether it’s wine, there’s no best. It could be the highest rated wine but that doesn’t mean you’ll like it. It’s about people finding what’s best for them and fits what they want to do with it.”

It’s this winning combination of high quality, diverse products and expert advice that makes the Cannata’s Wine and Spirits Department a destination like no other.

“My dream is to make this a comfortable place for people to come in a town where maybe they think they have to go to New Orleans for this or that. I want them to know that there is one place that has it all,” Vince says.

“Staff that loves what they do, huge offerings, and big case discounts – plenty to lift your spirits.”

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r e m h O Joel

Joel is a beer and cocktail expert and co-founder of Byou Beer Fest. He is a Home Brewer, frustrated golfer, dabbles as a woodworker and is a Cicerone® Program Certified Beer Server.

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stories

By Jonah Giroir Photos: Courtesy & Brian Waitz

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he stunning display of color and creativity that is signature to the Krewe of Hyacinthians is in the hands of a myriad seamstresses, ready to take on the challenge of creating the elaborate costumes. The creation process for Krewe of Hyacinthians float captain and costume creator Angel Allemand is a year-long endeavor that involves a lot of thought. Since sewing and costume design is more of a hobby for her, she can often be seen with her pins and needles at night or during the weekend.

“I was on Miss Helen’s float, and I just started helping her out with costumes and little things.

When she decided to get off the float, I took her place in the captain’s spot,” Angel says of her

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moves within the krewe since joining in 2002.

Upon joining the krewe, Angel found herself as the youngest member on her float. The difference in age led to her wanting to create costumes that could fit a younger crowd as well.

“I accommodated everybody, but that’s what inspired me to do it. Hyacinthians is known for their costumes. They’re elaborate, and we go way out on our costumes.”

The process begins in March when the krewe picks their theme for the following year. By June, Angel is already drawing out costumes and picking fabric, kicking off a mad dash to finish the costumes during her free time away from her gift boutique in Morgan City.

Hyacinthians is known for their costumes. They’re elaborate, and we go way out on our costumes.

“I’m still sewing, and I have to be finished

by February 4,” Angel says of this year’s preparations. “It really takes me all year.”

“Land of Make Believe” will be the theme for the ladies of Hyacinthians this year, thus creating the parameters for the float captains and their fellow riders to choose their own theme from.

“They give us some options to pick, and if you have any other ones, you can get it approved by the president. We’re Alice in Wonderland this year, and I’m making three different costumes: Alice, The Mad Hatter, and The White Rabbit,” she says of her tall task.

The previous year’s Halloween also helps Angel a lot in coming up with the costumes.

She’ll find herself analyzing the trendy costumes for the year, and if she likes the style, she’ll find a way to incorporate it into the float’s theme. In a bit of an odd twist, the costumes tend to dictate the theme instead of the theme dictating the costume.

“If I like the way it looks, the way it fits, and I think that everyone will be comfortable in it, then I’ll go with it,” Angel says. “I already have an idea for next year because I went to the Renaissance Festival and saw some costumes that I fell in love with. So that’s what is inspiring me for next year.”

Angel’s love for sewing has kept her pushing through the endless hours of costume creation. Her passion for it clearly shows as she’s even considering making it her fulltime project.

“The creation of how it comes out in the end, how we look, and when I get that picture back of us at the tableau is humbling.”

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LISTINGS

LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES

by Jonah Giroir

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he Valentine’s Day weekend slate of movies this year is highlighted by three very different genres. My most anticipated of those just so happens to be the animated one, “The Lego Batman Movie” (Feb. 10). Batman was arguably the best part of the impressive “The Lego Movie” from 2014, and Will Arnett returning to voice the character almost ensures that the same hilarity will be found in this one. He is joined by Michael Cera as Robin, Rosario Dawson

as Batgirl, and an intriguingly cast Zach Galifianakis as The Joker.

Joining Batman on Valentine’s Day weekend are “John Wick: Chapter 2” (Feb. 10) and “Fifty Shades Darker” (Feb. 10). “John Wick: Chapter 2” is the follow-up to the 2014 standout action thriller named after the titular character. Keanu Reeves reprises his role as the former hitman, as we dig deeper into how Wick developed his skills. “Fifty Shades Darker” continues the story of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele. However, their budding romance does not come without its problems as Christian must confront his inner demons and Anastasia has to deal with the anger and envy of the women that were in Christian’s life before her.

Those three are obviously the big draws for the month, but there are a few more movies hitting the big screen worth mentioning. On the horror side of things, we have “Rings” (Feb. 3) and “Get Out” (Feb. 24). After originally being scheduled to release in October, “Rings” returns to the story of “The Ring”, the 2002 film about a videotape that led to the death of the viewer seven days later. This iteration seems

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to follow the same premise, so it should be worth a watch if you enjoyed the original. “Get Out”, directed by Jordan Peele, looks to be the more interesting of the two horror releases this month.

It all starts when a young African American man (Lakeith Stanfield) visits his Caucasian girlfriend’s (Allison Williams) cursed family estate. There, things go horribly awry, and Stanfield must find a way out. I definitely suggest watching the trailer before.

February also provides a few scifi/action stories that look rather intriguing. “The Space Between Us” (Feb. 3) has been described as “Romeo & Juliet” that centers on the first human born on Mars. Once Gardner Elliot (Asa Butterfield) gets his first taste of life on Earth, he never wants to go back. He eventually falls in love with Tulsa (Britt Robertson), but his organs cannot withstand Earth’s environment.

Gary Oldman lends his talents to the movie as well. Also this month, Matt Damon stars as a mercenary warrior

imprisoned within the Great Wall of China in “The Great Wall” (Feb. 17).

While imprisoned, Damon discovers wave after wave of beasts attacking the massive structure as his quest for fortune takes a detour. He joins the fight to defeat this seemingly unstoppable force.

On the lighter side, February also provides “Fist Fight” (Feb. 17) and “Rock Dog” (Feb. 24). R-rated comedies are usually not my thing, but “Fist Fight” actually looks like it could be a pretty fun time. Charlie Day manages to get Ice Cube fired, which then leads to an after-school fight that Day spends the rest of the school day trying to get out of. The trailers have looked pretty funny, so hopefully this one lives up to its promise. For the kiddos, “Rock Dog” follows Bodi, an aspiring musician through his journeys of becoming a rock star. Luke Wilson, J.K. Simmons, Lewis Black, and Kenan Thompson add some name recognition to the movie as well.

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Library

AT THE LIBRARY LAFOURCHE PARISH BLACK HISTORY MONTH BOOK TALK Author John DeSantis will discuss his new book “The Thibodaux Massacre” which details the violent events that occurred during the 1887 Sugar Cane Labor Strike in Thibodaux.

Refreshments provided.

BLACK HISTORY JEOPARDY

INVENTOR’S DAY EGG DROP COMPETITION

FRENCH NIGHT STORYTIME & CRAFT

Celebrate Black History Month with a jeopardystyle game incorporating categories inspired by notable persons from history. Categories include inventors, writers, musicians, and more.

Participants are divided into two teams and compete for small prizes. Light refreshments served. Registration required.

Families are invited to work together to create a contraption that allows an egg to survive a 12 foot fall. Materials such as straws, pipe cleaners, paper cups, tissue, and cotton balls, as well as boiled eggs are provided, and creativity and teamwork are encouraged! In the competitive spirit, small prizes are awarded for those whose eggs survive. Registration required.

Celebrate Lafourche’s French heritage with this new program. Local French teacher, Yassa Aici, hosts story time, and everyone creates a special French craft. Registration required.

FEB. 11, 2 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

Children are invited to take part in the Lockport Branch Library’s Mardi Gras parade held in Bayou Side Park. Children are encouraged to dress in costume and either walk or ride in decorated wagons or strollers. No motorized vehicles allowed. Children should bring their own throws.

FEB. 7, 5 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

FEB. 1, 2 P.M., LAROSE BRANCH

BLACK HISTORY MONTH QUOTE QUILT Quotes from heroic African-Americans are posted at the library so the public can write down how the quotes relate to them. Each response will be added to the display to create a quilt of quotes.

ALL MONTH, THIBODAUX BRANCH

PETE THE CAT: SCUBA-CAT SEAHORSE CRAFT It’s Children’s Authors and Illustrators Week!

Listen to “Pete the Cat: Scuba-Cat” and make a cute seahorse creature. Supplies are provided.

Registration required. For ages 4-8.

FEB. 8, 4:30 P.M., BAYOU BLUE BRANCH

BOOK TASTING GROUNDHOG HIDE-AND-SEEK AND TAKE-HOME CRAFT Celebrate Groundhog Day by searching for groundhogs that are hiding in the library.

Participants who find a groundhog receive a small prize. A pop-up groundhog in a cup takehome craft may also be created.

FEB. 2, LIBRARY HOURS, LOCKPORT BRANCH

MARDI GRAS JEWELRY MAKING Local artist Margrete Greywolf hosts two jewelry making courses for adults just in time to create something festive for the Mardi Gras season.

All supplies are provided. Space is limited; registration required.

In honor of Children’s Author and Illustrators Week, the library is hosting a Book Tasting Event. See if your favorites make the menu and discover new tastes. Light refreshments and a dining atmosphere are provided. Registration required.

FEB. 8, 5 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

DENTAL HEALTH ACTIVITY PACKS & TOOTHBRUSHES In observance of National Children’s Dental Health month, children receive activity packs and toothbrushes while supplies last. For ages 2-8.

FEB. 9, LIBRARY HOURS, CHOCTAW BRANCH

FEB. 7, 3 P.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH

MARDI GRAS BEAD PICTURE FRAME

FEB. 13, 10:30 A.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH

Teens and tweens can make a picture frame using Mardi Gras beads. Supplies are provided.

Registration required.

LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP STORYTIME AND BRACELET CRAFT February is a time to celebrate the things and people we love, and friends are a part of that.

Check out the library for love and friendship stories and songs, and make a friendship bracelet from fuzzy sticks and colored straws.

Registration required.

FEB. 7, 4 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

WRITE & ILLUSTRATE YOUR OWN BOOK In observance of Children’s Authors and Illustrators week, become an author and illustrator. Participants write and illustrate their very own book. For ages 12-17. Registration required.

FEB. 9, 4:30 P.M., GHEENS BRANCH

RECYCLED BIRD FEEDERS Participants create upcycled bird feeders in celebration of National Bird Feeding Month.

Registration required. For ages 9-12.

FEB. 10, 3:30 P.M., BAYOU BLUE BRANCH

BLACK HISTORY MONTH FAMILY CRAFT In honor of Black History Month, families can register for a family craft. Along with the craft, attendees learn more about local and national black history. All supplies provided. Space is limited; registration required.

FEB. 11, 1 P.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH

FEB. 7, 4:30 P.M., CHOCTAW BRANCH

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ELOISE’S VALENTINE’S DAY TEA PARTY Preschool-age children are invited to celebrate Valentine’s Day with their parents by attending Eloise’s Valentine’s Day Tea Party. Attendees decorate a Valentine’s Day snack to eat while watching an Eloise movie. Food is provided.

Space is limited; registration required.

FEB. 14, 10:30 A.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH

FEB. 22, 5 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

KREWE OF ONCE UPON A TIME CHILDREN’S MARDI GRAS PARADE

FEB. 23, 10:30 A.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

KREWE DE FANTASIE PARADE

Cupcakes are decorated using Valentine themed toppings. While supplies last.

Children may parade in their own decorated wagons and everyone is encouraged to wear costumes. Children should bring their own throws.

FEB. 14, 4 P.M., CHOCTAW BRANCH

FEB. 23, 11:30 A.M., LAROSE BRANCH

PAPER WEAVING KENTE CRAFT

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Learn the design of the African Kente Cloth by weaving different colored papers to make a unique, colorful design in celebration of Black History Month.

FEB. 16, 4 P.M., RACELAND BRANCH

PRESIDENTS’ DAY PRETZEL CABIN CRAFT Celebrate Presidents’ Day by learning about one of the nation’s greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln, while building a yummy log cabin.

Supplies are provided. Registration is required.

FEB. 17, 3:30 P.M., BAYOU BLUE BRANCH

KREWE OF BOOKWORMS PARADE Children under the age of 6 are invited to join the Krewe of Bookworms Parade at the Warren J. Harang Jr. Municipal Auditorium in Thibodaux.

See Children’s Desk for details. Line-up starts at 9:15. Parade begins at 10 a.m.

FEB. 22, 10 A.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH

Preschool children are invited to take part in the library’s annual Mardi Gras parade, which takes place in the library parking lot. Children may dress in costume and either walk or ride in wagons or strollers. Children are not allowed to ride in motorized vehicles. Children should bring their own throws.

FEB. 23, 5:30 P.M., SOUTH LAFOURCHE BRANCH

TERREBONNE PARISH ECHO: THE TEEN VOICES OF THE TERREBONNE PARISH LIBRARY SYSTEM This youth group meets to discuss teen programming, suggest improvements to the collection and services offered to teens and participate in community outreach. ECHO also plans and hosts social events or “theme nights.”

FEB. 2 AND 16, 6:30 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

MARDI GRAS FLOATS Create your own Mardi Gras shoebox float.

Participants may design floats, listen to Mardi Gras music and have king cake.

FEB. 22, 4 P.M., RACELAND BRANCH

PEDRO TOURNAMENT Pedro is a card game and time-honored tradition of Terrebonne and Lafourche Parish. Teens and adults are invited to take part in a tournamentstyle night of Pedro, where everyone has fun and players compete for bragging rights.

FEB. 5, 2 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

CLIP & EXCHANGE COUPONS & RECIPES PROGRAM Bring your coupons and favorite recipes to share.

FEB. 6, 10 A.M., EAST HOUMA BRANCH

VIRTUAL REALITY DEMOS Explore a whole new world through virtual reality goggles. Ride roller coasters, go scuba diving, or help save lives all from the comfort of the library.

Demos are first come, first served.

BOOK FOLDING CRAFT Upcycle discarded books into fun and decorative crafts.

FEB. 17, 11 A.M., DULAC BRANCH

BENEATH THE WEIGHT Do you or someone you know struggle with emotional eating? Find support in this interactive workshop series. Participants work together to address why and when they overeat.

Registration preferred.

FEB. 8, 6:30 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

FEB. 17, 6 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY

GENEALOGY DAY

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the library with a story time, craft, and snacks.

FEB. 9, 4 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

PICK A CRAFT TIME Tweens and teens have several crafts to pick from. Board games are available as well. For 4th grade and up.

FEB. 10, 3 P.M., DULARGE BRANCH

THE FIDDLESTITCHES The FiddleStitches is an all-ages and all skill-level group of crocheters, knitters, and fiber artists.

If you like to mess around with yarn, thread, or want to start, feel free to join in. Beginners and old hands are welcomed and some supplies are provided. Recommended for 4th grade and up.

FEB. 11, 11 A.M., MAIN BRANCH

FRIEND SPEED MEETING Head over to the library for National Makea-Friend Day. Try your hand at Friend Speed Meeting. You might even walk away with a new set of best friends! Adults only.

Whether you’re a beginner or a more accomplished researcher, you’ll be shown how to access the library’s genealogy databases, microfilms, and collection of books. Bring a friend! If you’re lucky, you’ll meet new cousins who share your distant ancestry.

FEB. 19, 3 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

MARDI GRAS STORY TIME Enjoy a Mardi Gras story and create your very own Mardi Gras masks in this festive activity.

Spark your imagination, make new friends, and hear great stories in an hour of imaginative fun!

This program is targeted to adults with special needs or learning disabilities.

FEB. 23, 10 A.M., MAIN BRANCH

SOCIAL MEDIA 101 Having trouble keeping up with all the new social media sites? Learn how to navigate them in this fun and informative class.

CARNIVAL FLOAT CRAFT

SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAY

Bring a shoe box to the library and create your own Mardi Gras float to be on display all week long.

FEB. 25, 11 A.M., EAST HOUMA BRANCH

Join an evening of good friends, warm conversation, and passionate storytelling.

Meet aspiring writers, find your inspiration, and refine your craft in this hour-long adult writers’ workshop. For the writer who has never written and for the writer who has.

HotSeats daily!

IMAGINATION STATION

FEB. 24, 11 A.M., DULAC BRANCH

SOUTHERN WRITERS’ WORKSHOP

Warm Up With

FEB. 20, 4:30 P.M., DULARGE BRANCH

FEB. 11, 1 P.M., NORTH BRANCH

FEB. 13-17, 3:30 P.M., MONTEGUT BRANCH

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Head over to the library for a morning filled with awesome, hands-on science experiments.

RESUME HELP

First 50 Seniors Will Receive $5.00 Free Play Every Tuesday

Staff are available in the DE Room to assist patrons in constructing a basic resume.

FEB. 25, 3 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

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Library

GIRL IN DISGUISE

by Greer Macallister

By Mary Cosper LeBoeuf, Terrebonne Parish Library Director

“G

irl in Disguise” is delightful, fast moving, and intriguing. It’s a quick read because you can’t wait to find out what’s Kate Warne’s next mission. Greer Macallister has written a historical fiction book on the first female detective in America. In 1856, Kate Warne is left a penniless widow seeking a way to make a decent living. After making a few attempts at what women should make a living at, Kate realizes she is not destined for domesticity. She sees an advertisement in the newspaper for Pinkerton’s National Detective Agency. Allan Pinkerton realizes that a woman may just be able to get in places and get information that men may not be able to attain.

The first female detective is hired and the trials and triumphs for Kate

and Pinkerton begin. Kate is exposed to a world she has only heard about: murder, extortion, kidnapping, and espionage. She has to prove herself many times over since she works with men who think a woman’s place is at home. Pinkerton, of course, starts Kate with small and somewhat simple cases.

However, the mid-1800s is a turbulent time and Pinkerton’s biggest client is the Illinois Central Railroad. A railroad that crosses the country - North, South, East, and West - is a prime target for unwanted and illegal actions. As Kate’s career progresses, Pinkerton realizes the asset she has become.

Kate’s childhood was spent in the traveling theater with her parents, so donning disguises and changing her personality is second nature. However,

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as time moves along, she wonders who is Kate and who are her aliases. Being a detective is a lonely business, one that does not allow for family or many friends. When the nation becomes divided before and during the Civil War, Kate goes undercover to penetrate espionage.

It becomes cruel and dangerous. Certainly not a place for a woman, but this may be her most important case.

If Greer Macallister has captured the true Kate Warne in this novel, wow!

What a woman. Despite her hesitation and fear at the beginning of her career, Kate Warne becomes an accomplished, intelligent, and shrewd detective. She has a keen sense of observation and instinct which pays off in many of her cases. Her dedication and determination to succeed shows that a woman can

do the job.

“Girl in Disguise” is a fun book.

It leads the reader on adventures through history and exposes plots and actions that will surprise you. I hated to see it end, since I’ve become a fan of Kate Warne. Greer Macallister has a well-written novel. I can’t wait for her next one.

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THE DISH

THE KING OF CAKES

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King Cake Beignets Spahr’s Seafood

e all have our favorites. Some of us favor the creaminess of a rich Bavarian cream, while others of us crave the sweet bite from a jelly-infused center.

Others of us like the classic: fluffy dough dressed only by a layer of white icing and holiday appropriate sprinkles. Whichever you favor, the anticipation of king cake season hits us all and we can’t wait to sink our teeth into whatever sweet variety of the cake comes our way next. We’ve rounded up our six not-so-ordinary-but-equally-delicious selections to satisfy when you’re eager to indulge in something a little different this carnival season:

ALL LOCATIONS

Crispy fried goodness never tasted so good. Spahr’s creates perfect rounds of fried dough but skips the powdered sugar in favor of something much sweeter: king cake icing. A sprinkle of purple, green, and gold makes for a dessert you’ll be craving long after they’re gone.

Chantilly King Cake Frank’s Supermarket ALL LOCATIONS

Traditionally enveloping fruit-topped layer cakes, Frank’s Supermarket incorporates this popular sweet cream into its carnival season creations. After crafting the cakes in traditional style, dollops of decadent cream are evenly placed atop the cake, completed with a welcome burst of flavor from blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries.

King Cake Sundae The ChillOut

HOUMA: 808 GRAND CAILLOU ROAD; CUT OFF: 15360 W. MAIN ST.

Separately, sundaes and cheesecake are delicious. Mash the two together and you are in for a treat you must see to believe.

The ChillOut whips up a tasty specialty ice cream sundae, tops it with a generous dollop of whipped cream, and dusts it all with purple, green and gold sprinkles.

But they don’t stop there. For an extra 50 cents, The ChillOut will wedge a generous slice of king cake into the top, making this a dessert of epic proportion.

King Cake Cheesecake Alumni Grill

THIBODAUX: 1130 HIGHWAY 1; HOUMA: 1400 W. TUNNEL BLVD.

So you’re craving cheesecake. Alumni Grill does it well with a recipe that makes for a rich, whipped delight. But it wouldn’t be Mardi Gras without a festive flair and Alumni Grill is pulling out all the stops, creating a purple, green, and gold layered masterpiece nestled atop a crust that the restaurant has magically figured out how to infuse with the carnival season flavors of traditional king cake.

King Cake Bread Pudding Weeping Willow Café 704 W. 3RD ST., THIBODAUX

This traditional south Louisiana treat gets a surprising and tasty upgrade thanks to the bakers behind Weeping Willow Café.

All the essential ingredients are combined for that signature flavor with the added taste of decadent icing and carnival season sprinkles.

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Girl Gone Vegan King Cake Root2Rise 605 BARROW ST., HOUMA

Who says enjoying a slice of the season can’t be healthy? New Orleans-based gluten free and vegan baking company Girl Gone Vegan supplies the Houma yoga studio with these delicious alternatives that don’t skip on the richness we know and love. Two layers of cinnamon live within the gluten free flour mix and the entire thing is sweetened with organic cane sugar and pure vanilla extract.

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LISTINGS

LAGNIAPPE Wednesday, Feb. 1

Thursday, Feb. 9

Thursday, Feb. 16

CAJUN JAM NIGHT

THE WELL-ARMED WOMAN MONTHLY MEETING: HOLSTER CLINIC

12TH ANNUAL EAGLE EXPO

The Cajun Music Preservation Society plays authentic tunes while guests may enjoy Steak Night at The Venetian.

Join The Well-Armed Woman – Louisiana’s Bayou Region Chapter for exposure to a large variety of holsters carried on The Well-Armed Woman and Kajun Girl Survival websites.

6-8 P.M., THE VENETIAN FOOD & SPIRITS, THIBODAUX

COMMUNITY CARNIVAL CHALLENGE

6-8 P.M., LPSO SHOOTING RANGE, HOUMA

Join the “Krewe of Commitment” and stay your path this Carnival season with the yoga community. Create balance by committing to your practice while eating king cake, having fun, and enjoying the parades. Let Root2Rise support you in maintaining your healthy habits with 21 days of yoga, 7-day juice reset, and daily action steps to keep you in your groove. Win prizes throughout by simply showing up and participating. The top attendee is rewarded a three-month membership.

Saturday, Feb. 4

8-11 P.M., ROOT2RISE, HOUMA

BANDIT ROCKS THE BOOSTER CLUB AT THE ALUMNI BAR & GRILL

Thursday, Feb. 2 WORLD WETLANDS DAY CELEBRATION The South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center hosts this eighth annual event to raise awareness of wetland values and benefits. This year’s theme is Wetlands for Disaster Risk Reduction. During the event, the Discovery Center hosts an education event complete with hands-on activities and a tour of the Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum.

8:45 A.M.-2 P.M., BAYOU TERREBONNE WATERLIFE MUSEUM, HOUMA SLWDC.ORG, 985.580.7289

Friday, Feb. 3 CANNATA’S BEERTALK: KARLOS KNOTT BeerTalk is Cannata’s new series where innovators in the brewing community discuss and sample great beer. The inaugural event features Karlos Knott, brewmaster of Bayou Teche Brewing in Arnaudville. Sample great beers from Bayou Teche and discuss Louisiana’s exciting craft beer scene. Admission is free.

6-8 P.M., CANNATA’S WEST PARK (WINE & SPIRITS

FATHER/DAUGHTER PRINCESS NIGHT Treat your daughter like the princess she is at this Father/Daughter Princess Night. Enjoy an evening of pizza, dancing, princesses, and games. Cost is $25 -$55.

3-8 P.M., PELTIER PARK, THIBODAUX 985.859.7821

LIBATIONS FOR LOVERS

THROUGH FEB. 18, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, MORGAN CITY CAJUNCOAST.COM

Join the folks at Cannata’s for a special Valentine’s Day premium wine tasting. Tasty finger foods and superb wines await you in the West Houma location’s café. Tickets are $15 at the door.

6-8 P.M., CANNATA’S WEST PARK, HOUMA

After a short hiatus, Bandit returns to action and hits the ground running at the all-new Booster Club at the Alumni Bar and Grill located inside Houma’s Ramada Inn, just in time to start the carnival season. Dance the night away to your favorite classic rock, pop, country, oldies, Motown, and R&B tunes as Bandit covers it all.

Cover is $10.

9 P.M.-1 A.M., THE BOOSTER CLUB (INSIDE ALUMNI GRILL), HOUMA

Tuesday, Feb. 7 WINTER INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE ARTS The Dove Repertory Theatre Company presents its Winter Introduction to Theatre Arts with sneak peek classes held twice a week beginning Feb. 7. Meetings are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for four weeks. Those ages eight years old and up are welcome. Curriculum includes voice development, character development, and theatre activities. Cost is $50 for registration and $75 for tuition.

6-7:30 P.M., THE DOVE REPERTORY THEATRE COMPANY, HOUMA THEDOVEREPERTORYTHEATRECOMPANY@GMAIL.COM, 985.224.5580

DEPT.), HOUMA

KERRY THIBODAUX

Friday, Feb. 10

Enjoy the beauty of south Louisiana at this annual expo featuring programs, boat tours, presentations and more. The event begins Thursday with “Wings to Soar”, a presentation featuring a variety of raptors, at the Patterson Civic Center.

Throughout the rest of the weekend, there are photography workshops, talks from the LSU Raptor Program, and much more. Cost varies by event.

TRIVIA TUESDAY

Kerry Thibodaux stops by the Foundry for this carnival season show.

Test your knowledge at Beck’s every first Tuesday night of the month. No purchase necessary to play and winners earn a $50 bar tab.

9 P.M., FOUNDRY ON THE BAYOU, THIBODAUX

7-9 P.M., BECK’S, RACELAND

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VALENTINE’S ART & PIZZA PARTY Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved ones by enjoying this Valentine’s themed art project with pizza and drinks. Cost is $35. For ages 4-12.

6:30 P.M.-9 P.M., BRUSHWORKS ART & MUSIC ACADEMY, HOUMA BRUSHWORKSACADEMY.COM

Saturday, Feb. 11 VALENTINE ZUMBA FOR MELANIE Dance your heart out at Valentine Zumba and help support Melanie Boquet in her battle against stage 4 colon cancer. Admission is $20 for 90 minutes of fun and cardio.

10 A.M., FITNESS FRENZY, HOUMA

MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE Holy Savior Catholic School presents Mardi Gras Masquerade, an evening featuring music, dinner, an open bar, and a live and silent auction. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the dress code is dressy attire with a mask being optional. Tickets are $65 and must be purchased in advance.

7-11 P.M., ROYAL VILLA RECEPTION HALL, RACELAND 985.859.0247

Friday, Feb. 24 A SPIRITED SPRING Check out this wine, spirits, and craft beer sampling inspired by the season. Admission is free.

6-8 P.M., CANNATA’S WEST PARK (WINE &SPIRITS DEPT.), HOUMA

6TH ANNUAL MOTLEY MASQUERADE Kick off Mardi Gras weekend right this year with the Cajun Rollergirls. The group will be downtown Houma before, during, and after the parade dressed to the nines in their motley-est best. Cover is $5 if you say you are with the Cajun Rollergirls.

6 P.M.-2 A.M., THE BOXER & THE BARREL, HOUMA

Monday, Feb. 27 THE BOOSTER CLUB: VELVET SKY Velvet Sky will be playing at the Booster Club for their Lundi Gras blowout!

10 P.M., THE BOOSTER CLUB (INSIDE ALUMNI GRILL), HOUMA

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ach month our staff will select the best #GeauxGumbo hashtags on Instagram or Facebook that showcase what’s happening in and around our communities. Are you out and about?

Are you cheering at the soccer fields with the kids or hanging at the festivals with your bestie? Tag us @GUMBOGUIDE or #GEAUXGUMBO for a chance to have your image featured in a future issue of Gumbo.

@FitnessFrenzyHouma

Fitness Frenzy celebrated its grand opening Jan. 17 with a celebratory ribbon cutting and yoga, Zumba, P90X and more.

FITNESS FRENZY GRAND OPENING

@VandebiltCatholicTheatre @ThibodauxPlayhouse VC Theatre brings the legendary story of “Annie” to local audiences in January to share their love of the arts while raising money for the school’s new building.

“One Slight Hitch”, Thibodaux Playhouse’s January production, earns rave reviews during it five-show run in January.

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Gumbo’s Jonah Giroir and Jordan Knight take part in the action-packed events of WWE SmackDown Live, which took to the stage at the Baton Rouge River Center on Jan. 10 WWE SMACKDOWN LIVE

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@WalkOnsHouma

New Orleans Saints Quarterback stops

by Walk-On’s to take a tour of the Houma restaurant and mingle with fans.

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@GroundPati

Lora Songe was hoored with the LRA Legends Award on Jan. 17 for her 22 years of dedication to Ground Pat’i. She is shown here with Cory Stewart, Taran Smiley, Slater Liner, and Linda Ayers.

@KreweofCleophas

Members of the Krewe of Cleophas toast to the new King and Queen during the Thibodaux organization’s Coronation Ball.

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