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The “First” Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans

Posted on January 18, 2013 by sally

I have read various articles that state that the first Mardi Gras walking “parade” was in 1837. Arthur Hardy stated that the parade consisted of “walking revelers.” But after a quick internet skim, I could not find a date, nor … Continue reading →

Posted in General, History, Mardi Gras, New Orleans, Research | Tagged 1837, archives, comus, costumes, first parade, historical, history, krewe, larc, louisiana research collection, Mardi Gras, New Orleans, newspaper, nola, research, shroves-tuesday, times picayune, walking krewe, walking parades, watercolors | Leave a comment

Mrs. Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2012 by sally

For the last few years I have made it a point to stop by the home on St. Charles at State Street to take pictures of their amazing Halloween decorations. Last year I met the owner, Louellen Berger, who graciously … Continue reading →

Posted in New Orleans, Photography | Tagged decorations, halloween, louellen berger, miss bones, New Orleans, nola, skeletons, st charles ave, state street | Leave a comment

Mascot Mondays #10 of 12: The Divorce Mill

Posted on July 31, 2012 by sally

Okay, I am on vacation. Morning on the beach eagle-watching, afternoon doing wedding prep for my nephew, evening dinner with friends and one free-for-all track meet… Determined to make this summer goal. As I stated in my lecture, toward the … Continue reading →

Posted in Graduate School, History, Mascot Mondays, Research, The Mascot | Tagged 19th century, annie frisbie, belle eatman, divorce, edward kendall, eliza alleck, frank dumavant, george stepney, gerturde t. blackeslee, historical, horace d. price, james edwards, journal, malinda hurdle, New Orleans, newspaper, nola, research, the divorce mill, the mascot, weekly | Leave a comment

WWOZ & Running of the Bulls

Posted on June 20, 2012 by sally

WWOZ has an interview about the NOLA BULLS and used some of my photographs to accompany their feature. You can view the photos and listen to the interview HERE. You can also view my flickr pages from the 2011 Bull … Continue reading →

Posted in New Orleans, Photography, Roller Derby | Tagged big easy rollergirls, bull run, encierro, festival, muses, New Orleans, nola, nola bulls, Photography, photos, pictures, roller bulls, roller derby, rollergirls, san fermin, sfno, skaters, skating, wwoz | Leave a comment

I am in Penthouse Magazine

Posted on October 10, 2011 by sally

I have a four-page spread in Penthouse Magazine. I never thought I would be saying that. I never thought I would be texting my brother, “Hey, guess what – your sister is in Penthouse.” I never thought I would be … Continue reading →

Posted in New Orleans, Photography | Tagged Burlesque, Club, Dancers, G-string awards, Magazine, New Orleans, nola, Penthouse, Photography, Strippers | 4 Comments

BERG Goes Gaga!

Posted on October 4, 2011 by sally

What do you do when W Magazine calls you and tells you that they want to submit a video of The Big Easy Rollergirls for a promo Lady Gaga fan video. And they tell you that they need it the … Continue reading →

Posted in New Orleans, Roller Derby | Tagged berg, big easy rollergirls, derby, Lady Gaga, Mardi Gras, New Orleans, nola, Roller, skating, Video | Leave a comment

September 17, 2011: BERG Derby Bout!

Posted on September 12, 2011 by sally

Posted in New Orleans, Roller Derby | Tagged big easy rollergirls, bout, new orleans. berg, nola, roller derby, rollergirls, skates | Leave a comment