Big Fun At The Gemini Coronation This Weekend!!!
I had a BLAST at the Gemini Coronation this past Saturday night even though it was kinda of bittersweet because my brother-on-law passed on the Captain-ship (sp??) of Gemini. Both he and his lovely wife Jolene did an amazing job for the Krewe in the past year. I've also got to shout out my neice Reagan who served as a princess and friends Kimberly and Diane who served as Duchesses! The entire royal court did a great job this past year and I wish the the newly crowned royalty nothing but sweet success for the coming Mardi Gras season! If you've ever thought of getting involved with Mardi Gras, there are tons of opportunities! Just check out the calendar below!
2011/12 MARDI GRAS EVENT DATES
AUGUST 2011
12th Fri., Krewe of Justinian Royalty Coronation “Justinian Hayride”, Municipal Auditorium,
7:00 PM. Heavy Hors d’ouevers, Cash Bar, Valet Parking, Black Tie or Vintage Formal
Wear, RSVP by August 5th to 318-222-3643.
13th Sat., Krewe of Centaur Midway to Mardi Gras Coronation Party, Riverview Hall, 6:00 PM to
12:00 PM. Music by CC Players, Royalty Presentation at 8:30 PM., Attire is Festive/Dressy
Light Hors d’oeuvres, door prizes, Silent Auction. Advance tickets until August 11th at Kings
Hardware or Plato’s Closet. $25.00 or $35.00 at the door. Please RSVP ASAP either by
Response card in your invitation or by calling Susan Shofner at 318-470-0006 or email
Her at docsus@bellsouth.net.
13th Sat., Krewe of Dionysos Coronation, Knights of Columbus Hall East 5th Street, Natchitoches, LA
Food, Beer, Set-ups Provided, Live Band, Tickets $30.00 contact Darlene McElwee
14th Sun., Krewe Des Ambassadeurs “Krewes in the Kitchen”. Cookbook debut and Tasting Party,
Orleans on Main, Minden. 2PM – 4PM. Note that Cookbooks will be available at the
Debut. Please contact Sue Gruber at 707-3382 or Terry Gardner at 453-9440 or
Mahala Hutto at 560-4135 to arrange to purchase or pickup cases. All monies are due
At the time of pickup.
18th Thur., Krewe Les Femmes Mystique “Back to School” fundraiser. Take the fuss and worry out of
the first day of school by letting Les Femmes provide dinner for your family! Les Femmes
is selling jambalaya and rice dinners for $7.00 each that evening. Buy your tickets prior to
that date by mailing your check by August 13th to P.O. Box 5851 Shreveport, LA 71135.
Then drive to Shavers and pick up your dinners. If you purchase 10 or more for one loca-
tion Les Femmes will deliver in Shreveport and Bossier City.
20th Sat., Krewe des Ambassadeurs Coronation, Red River Room – Louisiana Downs, Door Open
6:30 PM., Royalty Presentation at 8:00 PM. Heavy Hors d’oeuvres, Cash Bar, Silent Auction,
Music by “Dorcheat Bottom Band”, Black Tie Optional, Tickets $35 in Advance.
RSVP by August 6th. Checks can be mailed to Krewe des Ambassadeurs, P O Box 2, Minden, LA 71058. For information contact Janis Hudson at 318-265-1210 [cell] or 318-255-2245 [work].
27th Sat., Krewe of Gemini Coronation “Bad Boys”Horseshoe Riverdome, 6:30 PM doors open
Coronation at 8:00 PM, Silent Auction, Seated Dinner, Music by Robin and the Seven Hoods,
$45.00 for non-members, Dress is Black Tie. RSVP to Donna Poimboeuf by August 25
at donna@drslab.com or 318-564-2552.
28th Sun., Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Coronation, Taylortown Store, 2 PM – 4:30 PM,
Cash Bar, Silent Auction, Bovine Bingo, Heavy Holdovers, Music by
Professor Porkchop and the Dirty Dishes. Attire is Summertime Cool/Casual.
Tickets are $40.00 in advance and $45.00 at the door. Call 318-549-3266 for tickets.
SEPTEMBER 2011
9th Fri., Krewe of Sobek Coronation IX, Riverview Hall, 7:00 PM with Theme and Royalty
Announcement at 8:00 PM. Cash Bar, Silent Auction, Hors D’Oeuveres. Music and
Dancing. Tickets are $30.00 per guest. RSVP to Janet E. Armand 318-573-0462 or
Janetsigm1988@aol.com. Dress is semi-formal or cocktail.
9th Fri., Krewe of Harambee Coronation, Eldorado Resort Casino Ballroom
7:00 PM – 12:00 PM, music by “Alter Ego”. Attire is semi formal or African attire,
Tickets are $45.00 per person, light hors d’oeuvres, cash bar.
RSVP by email: jackiewhite7462@gmail.com no later than August 1st.
10th Sat., Krewe Les Femmes Mystique Coronation XIII “Superstitions”, Diamond Jacks Casino,
6:30 PM, Silent Auction, Cash Bar & Hors D’Oeuvres. Cocktail Attire. Tickets $40.00
until 9/2/2011 and $45.00 after that date. RSVP to Meredith at 318-426-6120
or Diane at 936-0340 by 9/2/11.
17th Sat., Krewe of Aesclepius Coronation, Holiday Inn Downtown, doors open at 6:30 PM.
24th Sat., Krewe of Akewa “All That Glitters” Coronation, 7:00 PM, Orleans on Main, 513 Main Str.
Minden, LA., Presentation begins at 8:00 PM, Wear your Bling and your Boas, Heavy
Hors d’ouevres, BYOB set-ups provided, RSVP by Sept. 6, to sewlenny@bellsouth.net
Or 318-377-4938. Tickets are $40.00 in advance or $45.00 at the door.
24th Sat., Krewe of Centaur Annual Golf Tournament. More information to follow.
OCTOBER 2012
1st Sat., Krewe of Atlas Coronation, American Legion Hall, 7:00 PM. More information to follow.
15th Sat., Krewe Les Femmes Mystique Second Annual Shopping Trip to Dallas. Be sure to put this
date on your calendar and join the ladies of Les Femmes Mystique for this fall trip to
Dallas. All parties attending had a blast last year so you won’t want to miss this year.
Prior to September 15th tickets will be available for $60.00, after that date tickets will
be $65.00 each. You will travel on a luxury motor coach to destinations to be announced.
Mail your check to P.O. Box 5851, Shreveport, LA 71135. For more information contact
Theresia Kveder at theresia@jeansimpson.com or Elizabeth Teeters at
29th Sat., Krewe of Atlas Monster Ball – location and time TBD
29th Sat., Krewe of Dionysos Halloween Party, Knights of Columbus Hall, East 5th Street Natchitoches
Food, Beer, Set-ups provided, tickets $30.00
JANUARY 2012
6th Fri., Krewe of Centaur Royalty Mixer, time and location TBD
7th Sat., 12th Night Celebration, Bossier Civic Center, Tickets $40.00 each , Open Bar,
Music by “Take 2”, doors open at 6:30 PM. More information to follow.
13th Fri., Krewe of Elders Grand Bal, location and times TBD
14th Sat., Krewe of Dionysos 12th Night Celebration, Knights of Columbus Hall, East 5th Street
Natchitoches, Food, Beer, Set-ups provided, tickets $30.00.
14th Sat., Krewe of Aesclepius Grand Bal XXII, Shreveport Convention Center
20th Fri., Krewe of Sobek Bal, Riverview Hall, time TBD
20th Fri., Krewe des Ambassadeurs Bal, Horseshoe Riverdome, Doors Open at 6:30 PM,
Tableau at 8:00 PM. More details to follow.
21th Sat., Krewe of Artemis Grand Bal, Springhill Civic Center, doors open at 6:30 PM
27th Fri, Krewe of Akewa Grand Bal, location and time TBD
28th Sat., Krewe of Centaur Grand Bal XXI, location and time TBD
28th Sat., Krewe des Ambassadeurs Fasching Karneval & Minden Parade, 2 PM.
29th Sun., Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Jazz Brunch, El Dorado Casino Grand Ballroom,
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
FEBRUARY 2012
3rd Fri., Krewe of Justinian Bal, Horseshoe Riverdome, time TBD
4th Fri., Krewe of Dionysos Grand Bal, Events Center, Second Street Natchitoches
details TBD
4th Sat., Krewe of Artemis Parade, Springhill, 1:00 PM
4th Sat., Krewe of Gemini Bal, Shreveport Convention Center, time TBD
10th Fri., Krewe of Atlas Grand Bal, location and time TBD
11th Sat., Krewe Les Femmes Mystique Bal, Diamond Jacks, time TBD
11th Sat., Krewe of Centaur Parade, downtown Shreveport, time TBD
12th Sun., Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Pet Parade, Riverview Park, time TBD
17th Fri., Krewe of Highland Bal, time and location TBD
17th Fri., Krewe of Dionysos Pre-Parade Party, Knights of Columbus, East 5th Street
Natchitoches, Tickets $30.00
18th Sat., Krewe of Dionysos Parade, location and time TBD.
18th Sat., Krewe of Harambee Bal, tentatively Horseshoe Riverdome, time TBD
18th Sat., Krewe of Gemini Parade, downtown Shreveport, time TBD
19th Sun., Krewe of Highland Parade, time TBD
21st Tues., Krewe of Aesclepius Fat Tuesday parade, Pierre Bossier Mall, 6:30 PM
21st Tues., Krewe of Aesclepius Bridge Closing Ceremony, Midnight, Texas Street Bridge