Asheville Mardi Gras is getting organized

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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Here’s the press release:

Asheville Mardi Gras Organizers Sponsor FUNraiser

January 12, 2009, Asheville, NC – Local Mardi Gras organizers have big plans for this year’s Mardi Gras, including a full scale parade through downtown Asheville, but they need help to make it happen. On Saturday, January 24 from 11:00am to 2:00pm lovers of all things NOLA (think New Orleans, LA) will gather at the Greenlife Community Center on Merrimon Avenue for a Creole Cookoff, Half & Half Raffle and Silent Auction all to raise some green for the green, purple and gold celebration and parade slated for Sunday, February 21.

Tickets are only $10 at the door and guests will be invited to sample and judge such Louisiana favorites as red beans & rice, jambalaya, grits & griades and gumbo against a backdrop of New Orleans music favorites and festive décor.

For more information log on to www.myspace.com/mysticmountainkrewe or call (828) 252-8404.

Date: Saturday, January 24, 2009
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Greenlife Community Center
Address: 90 Merrimon Avenue
City/Town: Asheville, NC