Friends of the Cabildo Carnival Class, A History of Carnival, Sign Up Happening Now

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Friends of the Cabildo will be returning its successful Adult History Class: A History of Carnival in 2024 with a 4-week seminar beginning January 15. Speakers will include historian Dr. Karen Leathem of the Louisiana State Museum, Dr. Kimberly Vaz of Xavier University, Nola.com writer Doug Macash and Carnival Historian Frank Perez. The class will define the origins of Carnival, explore local African American traditions, break down of the history of Carnival satire, highlight the evolution of Mardi Gras Throws and the role of gay carnival. Finally, we will wrap up with a look at “folk” carnival.

January 15, 16, 18 & 22 (6 – 8 p.m. via Zoom)

Tuition: $40 Members | $50 General Admission               

Lecture Schedule:

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Jan. 15 : The Origins of Carnival Day to Modern Day | Dr. Karen Leathem 

Jan. 16 : African American Carnival: Origins and Thriving Today | Dr. Kim Vaz- Deville

Jan 18: Evolution of Mardi Gras Throws – Doug Macash | New Orleans Gay Carnival – Frank Perez

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Jan. 22: Satire and Folk Carnival | Dr. Karen Leathem 

All classes are recorded, and videos are sent to class members after each class.

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