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Good Time @ Montana Mardi Gras

Greg Tillotson — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:34:54 +0000

A couple of weeks ago I got my first invite to a ‘social’ function in Billings. The event was Montana Mardi Gras, the big fundraiser for the Billings Food Bank. What a great night! I have to say, the people who put the event on did a great job of replicating the music and food of New Orleans

Mardi Gras Montana Is Coming Up

Greg Tillotson — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:19:49 +0000

We talked about Mardi Gras Montana on the K-Bear Morning show today and I wanted to make sure you got the info in case you wanted to join me. The fundraiser for the Billings Food Bank is coming up this Tuesday night at the Billings Convention Center. I think New Orleans is one of the [...]

How Do You Improve Mardi Gras? Add Will Ferrell

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:00:02 +0000

Will Ferrell is in New Orleans filming the movie ‘Dogfight,’ which we learned a week ago when he popped up at the New Orleans Arena and read the starting line-ups for the Hornets-Chicago game.

This made the funnyman an easy choice to lead the annual Krewe of Bacchus parade Sunday. And, of course, he dressed up like a king.

Mardi Gras 2011 in New Orleans

The Web Guy — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:05:17 +0000

Thousands of revelers turned out for Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans on Monday and Tuesday, including celebrities like recent Oscar-winner Melissa Leo, actress Jennifer Coolidge, and creator of “The Wire” and the NOLA-set “Treme” David Simon.

How to Stay Hangover-Free This Mardi Gras

K Bear — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 22:57:28 +0000

Since Mardi Gras is a holiday that goes hand-in-hand with gluttonous drinking, we thought we’d offer a few tips for a more positive drinking experience for those who want to enjoy themselves and not wind up a morning-after mess. 1. Eat before you drink This is the most important thing to do, because drinking on [...]

Essential Mardi Gras Recipes for King Cake, Po' Boys and More

K Bear — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:23:43 +0000

Maybe you’re throwing a big party, or maybe Mardi Gras is just your excuse to feast on the amazing cuisine of New Orleans — either way, you better get it right. Break out the spices and let’s get cooking! Cajun Spice: Chow has a great Cajun spice mix that you can make and then sprinkle [...]

5 Mardi Gras Party Ideas (If You Can't Make it to Bourbon Street)

K Bear — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:32:16 +0000

Stuck at home for Mardi Gras this year and want to make it more special than ordering Cajun shrimp pasta at Red Lobster? Try these tips: 1. Bake a king cake King cakes (the traditional treat of Mardi Gras) can look like unicorn poop with their multicolored toppings, but the sugary dessert is beloved by [...]