Mardi Gras 2015: The ‘tit Rex miniparade shows its teeth
By Doug MacCash, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune February 07, 2015 at 10:22 PM The tiny floats of the Krewe of 'tit Rex parade that rattled through Faubourg Marigny on Saturday (Feb. 7) during Mardi Gras 2015, packed a satiric wallop way beyond their size. The float makers gleefully poked fun at Vladimir Putin's superheroic self-image, Gov. Bobby Jindal's much-publicized portrait, health care costs, New Orleans' noise ordinance, gentrification, and water boarding. Gentility and good taste
A ‘tit Preview to 2015
By Doug MacCash, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune February 05, 2015 at 2:47 PM On Wednesday (Feb.4) members of the Krewe of 'tit Rex, New Orleans' marvelous miniature Carnival parade, provided a preview sample of four tiny hand-built floats and an assortment of mini throws. The 'tit Rex parade takes place Saturday (Feb. 7) at 5 p.m. in the Marigny neighborhood during Mardi Gras 2015. One of floats featured an absurdist take on paleontology, arguing that the mighty
A guide to Mardi Gras flags: Banners fly high during the Carnival season
We may be small, but we choose to be. via Nola.com —– By Sue Strachan, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune Email the author | Follow on Twitter on February 02, 2015 at 11:17 AM, updated February 03, 2015 at 6:54 PM It's that time of year when homes, still a little drab from the winter, begin to take on a festive, more colorful look. While the Stars and Stripes always are on display, it's between
The Good Night Show to Feature ‘tit Rex Pres Caesar Meadows!
The Goodnight Show on February 4th at Cafe Istanbul will feature 'tit RƏx president Caesar Meadows! Join us for our special MARDI GRAS Episode featuring these amazing guests: AL "CARNIVAL TIME" JOHNSON – musical guest MARGIE PEREZ – ARC of Greater New Orleans CAESAR MEADOWS – President Krewe of 'tit Rex VINCENT ZAMBON – Comedian As always the show will feature Steve Walkup and The Goodnight Show Orchestra, announcer Benjamin Arthur Ellis, and The Goodnight
Veronica Russell on Krewe of ‘tit Rex
Veronica Russell, New Orleans artist, actress, costume designer, gives a short interview about her start and continued involvement with the krewe of 'tit Rǝx, including some krewe history, thoughts and observations on carnival in general.