Mardi Gras Ball
The 19th Annual Cajun & Zydeco Mardi Gras Ball will be happening on
Saturday, March 5, 2011
6:00 pm to 12:00 midnight
Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, 60 Rhodes Place, Cranston RI.
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featuring:
4 TBAS
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Thank you for everyone who came out and made our 18th annual Ball an evening to remember. We had a great time with sizzliling perfomances from every band starting with the Hot Tamales welcoming folks at the front door to Corey Ledet setting the night off on the right note with a deep groove of traditonal Zydeco. Steve Riley and the boys were up next and showed why they are the best at what they do as they covered the full range of Louisiana music and ended up with a full stage of musicians including the whole Hot Tamale Brass Band, a few stray Buffalos and yours truly scratching away on a frottoir. The night ended with Donna the Buffalo entralling the herd to new heights as they jammed away with the Mamou Playboys as we brought another Ball to it’s conclusion. Thanks to Klondike Sound, the wonderful staff at Rhodes, the decorating crew from VSA Arts RI, Terry and Chuck from Mclaughlin & Moran, the Chili Brothers for the great food, Alan & Michelle for costume judging, Joe and Paula for always being there (even when they can’t be), the Lagniappe volunteers – John, Shawna, Brian, Lisa, Caitlin and Chuck. Finally , to two very special ladies who I couldn’t do this evening without. First, thanks to Jeannine Chartier from VSA Arts RI. She is the heart and soul of her organization and I am very proud and humble to be affiliated with her and the great work that she does every day. Secondly, thanks to my wife Debra. She is my rock. I wouldn’t be here today or able to do what I am able to accomplish without her. All my love. Again, thanks to everyone who came out and supported us. We hope see y’all this summer at least at one or at all of the festivals.
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Outstanding live music, dancing, Cajun and Creole food for sale from the Chili Brothers and plenty of cash bars on site. No outside food or drink can be brought into Rhodes! The ball is Costume Optional and we will be giving out prizes to the best costumes in a variety of categories : a grand prize of $250 to the best overall costume plus other prizes for the best group, best couple, best individual, most traditional and most creative. If you choose not to wear a costume, there is no set dress code. In the past, celebrants have come dressed in formal wear and masks to t-shirts and jeans and everything in between. So come as you are prepared to celebrate Mardi Gras in New England style.
NO CONFETTI ALLOWED !!!!
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FRANK FAMILY FUNDRAISER
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Frank Family Fundraiser. We had a successful time. Here are the results:
$175 raised at the Woonsocket Mardi Gras
$205 at the Fat Friday Zydeco Frenzy
$1603 at Cajun & Zydeco Mardi Gras Ball
For a grand total of $1983
We are going to round this off and send a check to Preston Frank in the amount of $2500.
Thanks to Zydeco Bob Leonard & Joe and Paula Giocastro
Kate Vivian receives a weekend pass to the Bayou & Boogie Fest ; Nansea receives a weekend pass to the Grassroots Fest ; Scott Fryer receives a weekend pass to the Rhythm & Roots Fest
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Sponsors & Beneficiaries
THE MARDI GRAS BALL is sponsored in part by McLaughlin & Moran Distributors, Inc. Cranston, RI
A portion of the proceeds will benefit VSA Arts RI
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