Adore Bridal 2022

THINGS WE ADORE

Head to The Historic New Orleans Collection for a showstopping display of all things Mardi Gras. Making Mardi Gras takes visitors from the sprawling dens to dance rehearsals while highlighting 19th-century float artists, house-float creators, hand-painted coconuts, and the dazzling costumes. The exhibition is on view through May 8, 2022. hnoc.org

The New Orleans French Film Festival (March 11-17) celebrates its 25th anniversary and will showcase excellence in contemporary and classic francophone cinema at the Prytania Theatre. Each film will be screened with English subtitles and some of the screenings will be accompanied by live music. neworleansfilmsociety.org

On Wednesdays, enjoy free admission to NOMA (courtesy of The Helis Foundation) as well as weekly talks with artists, curators, and other special guests. These casual conversations take place at lunchtime and offer a closer look at the different works currently on display at the museum. noma.org

New Orleans artist Becky Fos was commissioned by Barq's to create artwork for this year's Mardi Gras campaign "Eat, Drink and be Mardi." The artist saw this as an opportunity to announce that the city was back and "throwing the largest party ever" with her electrifying and colorful artwork that is full of life and energy. beckyfos.com

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