Dear Lost Souls,
It's Mardi Gras time! . . . Come
help The Haberdashery celebrate New Orleans' Tricentennial!
You are cordially and officially
invited to join us for our 9th annual Fête Extravaganza, celebrating the
highpoint of the Haberdashery's frivolous year ... and 300 years of
bons temps rouler! Of course, Cocktail Hour is also on for this
Friday evening; usual time and place ... but with only 9 days to go, be sure
focus on February 10th! ... when Haberdites from near and far
will gather to pay homage to the royalty of New Orleans Carnival
with a fanfare of great live music and Cajun cuisine! Here are some
details to whet your appetite!
Friday, February 9th
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7:30pm – 12:00am – The
Taming of the Roux (CAYA Cocktail Hour, Saturday prep, and a Cajun
cooking primer)
Saturday, February 10th
•
11:00am – 10:00pm – all-day Mardi
Gras Party including live music jams, DJ Mr. Fabulous, &
plenty-o good food . . . and Lagniappe!
•
(3:00pm – 7:00pm) – Primary
period of feasting!
COME JOIN THE CAYA GUMBO!
Gumbo is not just a dish . . . it is a ménage of flavors, people and
ideas. Come experience the Haberdashery's brand of social alchemy and Loooousiana
hospitality first hand. We already have an outstanding lineup of live music
planned, but musicians should be sure to bring along their instruments! We are
scheduling sunny weather and there will be lots of live music jamming in the
back courtyard. DJ
Mr. Fabulous will also be on hand to spice up the mix.
WARNING: Please be prepared to shake your booty . . . this is not a
spectator sport.
DETAILED SCHEDULE:
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Friday evening,
February 9th: There will be Friday Night
Cocktail Hour as usual. For those of you interested in the The
Taming of the Roux, and other cooking secrets from The Big Easy,
this is the time to come. Chop, chop chop!! WARNING: Friday night can be
detrimental to Saturday . . . and should be taken in moderation, particularly
if your intent is a full-on Saturday.
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Saturday, February
10th: This is an all day affair . . . give or take a day .
. . so feel free to come and go as you please; children are more than welcome; particularly during the
daylight hours (before storytime). In the morning, beginning whenever we
crawl out of bed, there will be Mimosas, Screwdrivers and Bloody
Marys for those that venture out before noon . . . or whenever. We will
start the primary serving of food in the mid-afternoon. There will be the usual
fair of Gumbo, Jambalaya, Red Beans & Rice, etc. . . . whenever they
are ready . . . and of course, lagniappe . . . yea, yea . . . and there will be
LOTS of NOLA Bread Puddin' for the ladies.
WHAT TO BRING: . . . Hurricanes are in the forecast and we will also have a
full keg of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale . . . but your favorite beverage
contribution is much appreciated, so please bring along other libations to
share (we will have coolers and ice on hand). There will copious amounts of
food, beads, and Hurricanes. There will also be plenty 'o munchies, but if you
are feeling particularly motivated, feel free to add a little something extra
(lagniappe!)! . . . but, for GOD SAKE, please take home your beads and your
tricentennial commemorative Mardi Gras cup!!! They are our gift to you!!
Musicians! - Bring your instruments. There will be live music galore!
Face painters! - bring your paints . . . nothing says Mardi Gras like some
beautiful painted people!
Amateur photographers! - bring your cameras . . . there will lots of colorful scenes
to record!
DRESS CODE: Well! . . . there is no dress code, and you can wear whatever
the hell you want . . . but this IS Mardi Gras . . . so
festive attire is appropriate! In general, this could mean anything from animal
onesies to carnival masks, and/or your favorite colorful wig . . . pull out
that old sequined party dress (e.g. flapper style), a boa, feather tiara . . .
a dapper hat or sport coat . . . Seersucker is always encouraged! HOPPE
style! . . . or just show up in jeans and a t-shirt!!!! . . . the point
is to relax and have a good time. We will have lots of beads and other parade
trinkets on hand to accessorize.
As always, please feel free to
stop by for a quickie . . . on Friday or Saturday; or to linger indefinitely.
Yours!
Los Cabañeros
!!Please drink responsibly and arrange for safe transportation
!! . . . your well-being is our first priority!
The Haberdashery is located at:
2124 5th Street
Berkeley,
CA 94710
