Sunday, January 18, 2009

Blanc et Noir Marching Society established in 2007


Blanc et Noir 07
Originally uploaded by trudeau
Having established a new krewe in 2007, there has been no activity on this How To Mardi Gras site. But there are still books to be sold and shows to be presented.

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Sunday, February 03, 2008

Participation in the Fais Do-do by Youree Drive Middle 8th graders, Shreveport, was terrific

This row of Youree Drive Middle students didn't know they were coming to the stage to wield shakers and strike a pose as Iko Iko played. But, as you can see, they made the most of being on stage in front of some 300 of their peers.

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Dancing with some 300 Youree Drive Middle 8th graders, Shreveport

Shreveport 8th graders at Youree Drive Middle were wowed by traditional Bayou State music as they participated in Fais Do-do with Robert Trudeau. In a show that went from cajun to zydeco to New Orleans jazz, the students found themselves able to pick up each style of dancing.

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Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Waynesboro, Mississippi group learning to second line at Ralph & Kacoo's, Bossier City

"Hello. I'm Robert Trudeau and I'm from Clara, Mississippi." Cracked them up.

Enjoyed entertaining some 52 people from Wayne County, Ms, in Jan 08. Ralph & Kacoo's, Bossier City, was an outstanding place to dance these saucy people round the room.

The audience sang along melliflously, danced with aplomb, and laughed at my jokes. They seemed to appreciate the themes of Fais Do-do with Robert Trudeau.

Also, the food was rich and peppery and manager Debbie Fallardeau was terrifically helpful. Find my guide, How To Mardi Gras, on sale in the Ralph & Kacoo's Gift Shop.

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Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Now available on Etsy.com: the most comprehensive guide to Louisiana's Carnival season: How To Mardi Gras

Please pick up a copy or two of How to Mardi Gras via the charming craft site Etsy.com. You'll find it under seller trudeau11. While ir was printed at a shop, the illustrations and copy are all the work of my hand. Handmade in quite a few ways.

$8 plus 2$ shipping.

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Tuesday, July 10, 2007

The most comprehensive guide to Louisiana's Carnival season: How To Mardi Gras

36 pages, 36 illustrations, this guide's cool for students, adults, anyone who needs a quick study on the seasonal madness. Order copies from the publisher - $6 each - at 318-861-6809. Costumes, krewes, music, history, lore: it's all here. Hey, ya'll: laisser les bon temps rouler.

And catch us soon, s'il vous plait, on eBay.

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Sunday, June 03, 2007

Allons danser! cajun waltz during Fais Do-do with Robert Trudeau


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Fais Do-do: girls just want to have fun


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Eh, la bas! A Cajun waltz during fais Do-do with Robert Trudeau


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Eh, toi! A zydeco jig during Fais Do-do with Robert Trudeau


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Doin the zydeco at a luncheon with Robert Trudeau


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Oilman's Assoc luncheon, East Ridge CC, Shreveport


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Oilman's Assoc luncheon, East Ridge CC, Shreveport: Clarence Babineaux


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Oilman's Assoc luncheon, East Ridge CC, Shreveport


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Oilman's Assoc luncheon, East Ridge CC, Shreveport


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Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Paint on your Carnival mask: Blanc et Noir


Blanc et Noir
Originally uploaded by trudeau.
Please see http://blancetnoirmarchingsociety.blogspot.com for more on costuming and the importance of masking.

What costume style are you pondering for Carnival 07?

Makeup by Talbot Hopkins.

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