The Floyd-based band Flirting with Chemicals was the Mardi Gras soundtrack to a lighted hoop show and dancers that included a troupe of Mystic Witches. Here’s what the band’s Facebook page says: “Flirting with Chemicals, Floyd Virginia’s Neo-psychedelic dance band draws inspiration from many sacred sources including Velvet Underground, Neil Young, Yo La Tengo, Guided […]
– The following first appeared in The Floyd Press on February 19, 2015 Costumes are a main feature at the annual Floyd Mardi Gras. Always willing to parade their glitter, feathers and flair, Mardi Gras goers go all out, and they know how to let the good times roll. This year’s 6th annual Mardi Gras […]
The Whir of Blur Slide Glance of Dance Mardi Gras Brouha You Know Who You Are Pretty Lasses in Glasses Out of Focus Hocus Pocus The Cowgirl Whirl Impressionistic Bliss More on the Floor What Blue Hug is This? Sometimes the pictures most likely to be deleted turn out to be the best! More on the […]
That was the Mardi Gras line I used to encourage people to move away from the heaters in the Pine Tavern Pavilion on what we thought was one of the coldest (and most fun) nights of the year. (Last night was colder). Eventually everyone warmed up and the dance floor filled for a community sharing […]
~ The following first appeared in the March 6, 2014 issue of The Floyd Press with a larger spread of captioned photos. The Blue Mountain School (BMS) community knows how to throw a party. The 5th annual Mardi Gras Costume Ball, a BMS signature fundraiser, was celebrated Saturday night in three festively decorated rooms at […]
I wasn’t at the Mardi Gras for more than five minutes before a man in a devil mask asked me if I’d consider selling my soul. “How many tickets is that worth?” I asked. It cost me 2 tickets for a local craft beer on tap. I was really impressed with how cold it was. […]
