Golden Ambitions – A Shimmering Success Story in Lake Charles
In the heart of Lake Charles, the Golden Doors Event Center shines through a groundbreaking enterprise that redefines the essence of glitz and glamour.
Ruben Henderson III
Ruben Henderson III - to give him his full appellation - cuts an undeniably dapper figure wherever he goes. Impeccably attired in a fitted, pastel-coloured suit, offset with a decorous red bow tie, pocket square and black spectacles, this debonair young man exudes style, panache and positivity in abundance, not to mention an intensely likeable charm and charisma. In fact, one is reminded of a light-skinned Louisiana Beau Brummell (minus the cane).
Quatre artistes du coeur de la bande neutre
“The Neutral Strip” or “No Man’s Land”… the disputed territory between the United States and Spain along Louisiana’s western border after the Louisiana Purchase became a haven for outlaws, pioneers and diverse...
Mardi Gras
The words ‘Mardi Gras’ are ones that conjure up the most vibrant images of New Orleans. The phrase is one that’s synonymous with colour, fun and tradition. This year’s Mardi Gras was all these things – and muc...
“Writer in the Making” – Our Place by Isabella C. Anderson
My family is full of traditions and surprises. One of my favorite traditions takes place in “another world.”
For the past nine years, my family has taken a special trip during our Mardi Gras break. For those o...
Historic Photos of New Orleans
Melissa Lee Smith
Hardback, 2007, 204 pages
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN-10: 1596524057
Birthplace of jazz, home to the beignet, city of a thousand legends, New Orleans grew out of a unique blend ...
The Many Traditions of Mardi Gras in Louisiana
The Many Traditions of Mardi Gras in Louisiana - Each year one of the most rambunctious events to take place in the United States is the celebration of Mardi Gras
New Orleans is often viewed as the home of Mar...
Courir de Mardi Gras Soileau, LA
This is a cold, windy morning, at 9:30am in Metro Soileau (although this is as country as can be). Metro Soileau is the name associated with this region, as locals prefer to relate to this area. The Parade Capt...
Louisiana Carnival…unmasked!
All the world knows something of the colourful panorama of the pre-Lenten Carnival celebrations in the American Creole capital of New Orleans, Louisiana. The fantastic parades of allegorical floats, bearing mas...
The French Quarter: New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana is world-famous for its French Quarter, also known as “the Quarter” or “the Vieux Carré (Old Square).” Tourists and locals alike love this district for its lighthearted, fun-filled atmosp...
Chris Ardoin- Back Home
Chris Ardoin, Lafayette, Louisiana based Zydeco accordionist and singer, is credited for forming the nouveau zydeco sound, a new style of music that fused traditional zydeco with hip-hop and R&am...
Creole Heritage Celebration
NATCHITOCHES – Big Chief Clarence Dalcour of the Creole Osceola Mardi Gras Indians will be at the Student Union Ballroom at Northwestern State University Friday, Nov. 7, at 1:00 p.m. as part of the annual Creol...
“Remembering”… Mardi Gras, New Orleans 2012
As the run up to Mardi Gras 2013 fast approaches, the team here at Kreol Magazine reflect on last year’s amazing festival…
Mardi Gras in New Orleans
New Orleans’ Mardi Gras is something everyo...
Creoles of Louisiana
From their beginnings as colonists in the New World, the Creoles of Louisiana have enriched American life for hundreds of years. Their contributions to architecture, cuisine and elegant living have earned the...