Célébrer Mardi Gras!

Bonjour! Happy Fat Tuesday, everyone. I have to admit, Mardi Gras season sneaks up on me every year. Born and raised in Flagstaff, it's not exactly on my cultural radar. A quick scan on wikipedia reminds me that Mardi Gras is another one of those Catholic festivities that has evolved into a ball of debauchery best experienced with a pint glass or a shot glass rather than holy wine...

Good news is, Flagstaff is not without its own opportunity to let loose in the name of ancient tradition. The Green Room downtown is hosting what looks to be the best Mardi Gras Northern Arizona has to offer! The Alice in Wonderland themed "Wonderball" has a line-up that is the epitome of not just a lame bar party - but a celebration. Sambatuque, Flagstaff's only Brazilian-themed rhythm group (and Viola Award Performing Arts nominee!) is sure to get your hips to sway and your feet to move "carnival" style. The Flagstaff chapter of UCA Capoeria (a type of brazilian fight-dance) will join! Switching gears from rhythmic to funky, my new Flagstaff-favorite "LowCash" takes stage tonight as well. All for a mere three bucks at the door.

No Mardi Gras is complete without without costume (or so I hear). Green Room's event poster states that Masks are available around the corner and down the block at Incahoots accompanied by drink coupons! Does it get any easier to enjoy yourself on a frigid Tuesday night?? My friend, it does not.