Krewe of Akewa Grand Bal (PICS)

The Krewe of Akewa Grand Bal was Friday night and Keith and I had a blast! They held it Friday night at Harrah's Louisiana Downs with entertainment by Soul Circus. The ladies put on a show with the theme Hollywood South! They really rolled out the red carpet! I hope you enjoy the pics! I've listed the latest calendar of events from Captain of Captains Doug Kochenderfer below the picture gallery!

1/29/12

2011/12 MARDI GRAS EVENT DATES

FEBRUARY 2012

3^rd Fri.,     Krewe of Justinian Bal “Viva Las Vegas”, Horseshoe Riverdome, 6:30 PM,

Music by “Graceland Ninjaz”, Black Tie, Heavy hors d’oeuvres, Silent Auction,

tickets $75.00, for more information number is 222-3643.

4th      Sat.,    Krewe of Dionysos Grand Bal, Way Down Yonder in New Orleans, Events Center,                                   Second Street Natchitoches, 7:00 PM, Music by Harmon Drew Super Group, Attire

is Black Tie and Formal Gown, Food, Beer, and Setup provided for BYOB, admission

is $75.00 per person, for questions call 318-352-9444.

4^th Sat.,    Krewe of Artemis Parade, Springhill, 1:00 PM, Free Entry by calling 318-539-5699,

before February 3^rd.,

4^th Sat.,    Krewe of Gemini Grand Bal XXIII “The Bad Boys Gemini” Shreveport Convention

Center.  6:30 PM until 1:00 AM.  Tableau at 8:00 PM (late arrivals will be seated after

The Tableau).  Music by “The American Flyers”, Reserved Seating, Black Tie, RSVP

By January 14^th.  Contact number is 560-6946.

5^th Sun.,   Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Pet Royalty Raffle, Petco on Youree Drive.  Signup at

2:00 PM for drawing at 2:30 PM.  The King, Queen and Dukes and Duchess (Animals

are our true royalty, we humans are royal ambassadors for our pets) for the year

will be chosen.

10^th Fri.,     Krewe of Centaur Float Loading, Centaur Krewe Den, Aero Drive and North Market,

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, dress is casual, food and drink available for purchase.  For

questions contact Susan Shofner at docsus@bellsouth.net.

10^th Fri.,     Krewe of Atlas Grand Bal IV, “A Night at the Museum”, Red River Room, Louisiana

Downs, 8000 East Texas Street, Bossier City.  8:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Music by

Louisiana Crossroads, attire is Black Tie Optional, Cash Bar, Heavy Hor’s devours,

Admission $50.00 before January 10^th and $55.00 after.  Questions call 334-477-4421.

11^th Sat.,    Krewe Les Femmes Mystique Grand Bal XIII, “Superstitions”, Diamond Jacks Casino

Resort, Doors open at 6:30 PM, Tableau at 8:00 PM, Dress is Black Tie,

Heavy Hors d’oeuvres, Cash Bar,  tickets $60.00 advance and $70.00 after

February 1, 2012.  RSVP’s to PO Box 5851, Shreveport, LA  75135-5851 for questions

Call 318-820-3056.

11^th Sat.,    Krewe of Centaur Parade, Parade starts on the corner of East Kings and Preston Ave.

4:30 PM Parade Roll.

11th    Sat.,    Krewe of Centaur Post Parade Bash, Riverview Hall, 7:30 PM., Music by Cookie

and the Kingcakes, Admission for non-member $15.00 Centaur members free.  For

questions contact Queenbxviii@aol.com.

12^th Sun.,   Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Pet Parade, Riverview Park, Registration at 1:00 PM,

Parade walks at 3:00 PM.  Vendors, Pet Obedience demonstrations, judging in

Several categories, presentation of the TRUE Royalty chosen at the Royalty Raffle,

Introduction of all Mardi Gras Krewe Royalty.

17^th Fri.,     Krewe of Highland “Urban Legends” Bal, Randall T. Moore Center, 7:00 PM til

Midnight, Attire is Black Tie Optional Costume encouraged, Mask is required,

Cash bar, Hors d’oeuvres, Music by Professor D.  Tickets $40.00 in advance and

$45.00 at the door.

17^th Fri.,     Krewe of Gemini float loading party, Gemini Krewe Den.  Food and drink available for

Purchase.  5:00 PM.

17^th Fri.,     Krewe of Dionysos Pre-Parade Party, Knights of Columbus, East 5^th Street

Natchitoches, Tickets $30.00

18^th Sat.,    Krewe of Dionysos Parade, location and time TBD.

18^th Sat.,    Krewe of Harambee Saada Maskara Bal XII “Harambee on Broadway”, Horseshoe Casino

Riverdome, Doors open at 6:30 PM presentation at 8:00 PM, Music by “Windstorm”,

Heavy Hors d’ Oeuvres, Attire is Black Tie, Tickets are $60, RSVP by January 15, 2012 at

Jackiewhite7462@gmail.com or 318 286 5878.

18^th Sat.,    Krewe of Gemini Parade, downtown Shreveport, time TBD

19^th Sun.,   Krewe of Highland Parade, 2:00 PM from Byrd High School.  Contact Emma McCarty

773-8349 for more information.

21^st Tues., Krewe of Aesclepius Fat Tuesday parade, Pierre Bossier Mall, Parade rolls at

7:00 PM.  Lineup at 5:00 PM.  Each local Krewe can enter one Float free of charge and

Others for a nominal cost of $45.00.  For more information contact Jim Thomas

Parade Marshall at 318-222-8054 or 318-469-9832.

21^st Tues., Krewe of Aesclepius Bridge Closing Ceremony, Midnight, Texas Street Bridge

MAY

5^th Sat.,    Krewe of Harambee White Linen/Wine Tasting Party, Randell T. Moore Center,

6:00 PM, Music by Jazz Combo; D.J., Dress is Finest White, Heavy Hors d’oeuvres,

Silent Auction, Complimentary Wine, Admission $20.00.  Info number is

318-286-5878