On Tap This Weekend

Highlighting what is On Tap this weekend in Hammond is the legendary concert film The Doors: Live at the Bowl '68.  It is the first of a series of movies being shown at the Columbia Theatre called Movies at Columbia.  This historic Doors performance has been digitally re-mastered in HD and surround sound.  The Columbia will be opening their "Doors" for a showing on Thursday and Saturday.

All you rum lovers out there should probably grab a spot at the bar of  the Krewe's favorite drinking establishment on Saturday, as The Red White & Brew will be hosting a Don Q Rum tasting.  The tasting will feature nine Puerto Rican rums, with three of them being flavored rums.

8th Annual Starry November Night Schedule

Are you ready to kick-off the holiday season with a bang?  Come on out tonight and enjoy a stroll through the streets of historic downtown Hammond for the 8th annual Starry November Night. The Krewe has put together a schedule of events highlighting some of the must see festivities.  So there is no excuse to miss Hammond's largest block party.  A block party that combines music, food, art & wine stroll, shopping, snow and every one's favorite jolly ole fella.  Hope to see y'all there! 

On Tap This Weekend

If I told you it will be snowing in Hammond on Friday night you would probably say "yeah right and I can can kiss Santa right in the middle of downtown".  Well there will be snow....and you can kiss Santa.  It's all part of of the festivities for the 8th annual Starry November Night in historic downtown Hammond.

But before you kick-off of the holiday block party you can participate in the Canned Food Drive hosted by the Louisiana Children's Discovery Center Thursday morning.  Thursday night be sure to stop in at The Red White & Brew for their Italian Wine Tasting.  And if you are looking to travel back into the medieval period you can spend the weekend at the Louisiana Renaissance Fest.

Fun Facts: The Anniversary of Tom Dempsey's NFL Record Kick

Until the New Orleans Saints won Super Bowl XLIV, the greatest moment in Saints history was Tom Dempsey's NFL record 63 yard field goal.  Dempsey's game winning field goal beat the Detroit Lions 19-17 on November 8, 1970 in the old Tulane Stadium.  Although the record has been tied by Denver's Jason Elam (1998) & San Fransisco's David Akers (2012), it has never been broken.

Happy 42nd Anniversary to Tom Dempsey's NFL record 63 yard field goal.....Who Dat!

On Tap This Weekend

With the Christmas holidays fast approaching this weekend is the perfect time to take advantage of some exciting activities and events that Hammond has to offer.  Highlighting the weekend is the 6th annual Gumbo Cook-Off and weekend number two of the Louisiana Renaissance Festival. 

Yeah we know Mardi Gras is four months away but we are always up for a parade in these parts.  The SLU Lions in conjunction with the Hammond Square Mall will be hosting "Lions on the Square", featuring a parade down Palace Drive.  Also the Hammond Regional Art Center kicks off its James Michalopoulos exhibit this weekend, as the artist himself makes an appearance.

Check out the full listing of what's On Tap this weekend and come out and enjoy the experience of historic downtown Hammond.  Y'all be sure to enjoy your weekend!

HRAC to Host Michalopoulos Exhibit

James Michalopoulos, a celebrated New Orleans based artist, will be presenting a lecture called "Trials & Tribulations during the Lunch Lecture series on Thursday November 12 at the Hammond Regional Arts Center in downtown Hammond.  The lecture starts at noon and is free to the public.  Space is limited so please RSVP to info@hammondarts.org.

Why Tuesday is the Best Night to Drink at a Bar

Are you looking for just the right time to get the best drinks from your favorite bar?  What about helping your favorite bartender with his/her newest concoction? Are you looking to have some great conversations about your favorite spirits?  Well clear your calendar on Tuesday nights and head on over to your favorite drinking establishment.

That's right...Tuesday nights!  According to Drink Spirits "if you want to have an amazing experience at a bar, go on a Tuesday night.  Some of the best drinks, best conversations about spirits and best discoveries have happened over a bar on a Tuesday night."  And here are Drink Spirits 10 Reasons to Drink at a Bar on Tuesday Nights.

On Tap in Hammond

Looking for something do this weekend in downtown Hammond?  You can get your sports fix by supporting the Lady Lions volleyball team, as they host Sam Houston State and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.  Don't miss out on the Brews Art Fest.  This year to go along with the beer tasting there will be art exhibits, art demos, and live music. 

Fanfare kicks-off with the SLU Opera Workshop performing The Light in the Piazza.  And be sure to help support the National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Month by visiting Mocktails 2012.  Mocktails will be offering the best of the best in non-alcoholic concoctions.

Here is the Krewe's full list of things to do this week.
 

On Tap This Week

Hey y'all.  You know what comes with this cooler weather?  You guessed it....Plenty of cool things to do right here in historic downtown Hammond!  

If you are looking for a party this weekend Brady's Restaurant is the place to be, as they have live music with some great drink specials on Thursday night.  Then for those of you who believe in the luck of the Irish and like to drink green beer, Brady's will be hosting their "Half Way to St. Patrick's Day" party on Friday night. So go ahead and get cheezy with the ole "Kiss Me, I'm Irish" line.

Grand Opening of Rox Crafted Cuisine & Martini Bar

The grand opening of Rox Crafted Cuisine & Martini Bar in Ponchatoula is set for Thursday September 20, 2012 from 7pm-10pm.

The public is invited to the grand opening celebration, which will include a block party featuring the Todd O'Neil Band.  Also making an appearance will the be the New Orleans Saintsations with Stephanie, the cover girl for the 2013 Saintsations swimsuit calendar. 

On Tap This Weekend in Hammond

This weekend in Hammond, America is geared towards the ladies.  The Lady Lions will be playing volleyball on Thursday and soccer on Friday & Sunday.  Bra La Vie will be hosting their Bra Fitting event with 10% of your purchase benefiting the American Cancer Society.  And on Saturday night Miss Southeastern 2013 will be crowned. 

Brews Art Fest Set for September 28th

Beer.  Art.  Live Music.  And did I mention beer?  It doesn't get any better than this on a fall evening in downtown Hammond.

The annual Brews Arts Festival will be held on Friday September 28 from 5pm - 8pm in the Morrison Park Alley (located behind Rotolo's).  Coordinated by The Red White & Brew, a beer tasting featuring 50 beers from around the world will be the headliner.  Festival goers will be able to view, purchase or win art at the art exhibits on hand.  There will also be a live painting demo by Matthew Wittle.

And while the brews are being sampled and the art is being bought you can enjoy live music by the U.S. Navy's Crescent City Jazz Combo band.

Miss Southeastern to be Crowned Saturday

Seven Southeastern students will compete for the title of Miss Southeastern 2013 on Saturday September 15th.  Miss Southeastern 2012, Jennifer Jarreau of Denham Springs, will crown her successor in the annual pageant set for 7pm in the Pottle Music Building Auditorium located on the SLU campus.

Happy Birthday Marie Laveau!

Laveau's Burial Site

Happy Birthday to the New Orleans Queen of Voodoo, Marie Laveau! 

Laveau, who was born on September 10, 1794 in New Orleans, is one of the city's most iconic historical figures.  Her mythical status has reached heights like no other, as her tomb in Saint Louis Cemetery #1 is one of the most visited burial sites in the United States.  In fact it attracts so many visitors that it ranks second to only the grave site of Elvis Presley.

To honor Marie Laveau's birthday Liz Genest Smith of gonola.com wrote this great article titled Happy Birthday, Marie Laveau: Nine Legends You Didn't Know.  As you will read in the article there was more to the New Orleans Voodoo Queen than her association with black magic.  Enjoy.

LCDC of Hammond to Offer Homework Helpers

The Louisiana Children's Discovery Center is once again offering "Homework Helpers" this school year.  The program, which allows students to receive homework assistance, is available for students in the 1st - 6th grades on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday afternoons.

Students can be dropped off after school and will receive assistance with their homework from Teaching & Learning candidates at Southeastern Louisiana University until 5:30pm.  In addition to homework assistance each student will enjoy a snack and discovery time on the exhibit floor of the Children's Museum.

On Tap This Weekend in Hammond

Looking for a way to spend the first weekend of fall (although it is still steamy outside) in Hammond, America?  This weekend you can enjoy everything from wine tastings & art exhibits to a free concert to aid with relief for victims of hurricane Issac.  You can also take in the sights and sounds of a college football Saturday at historic Strawberry Stadium after you get jacked up at the Friday night pep rally!

Here is the Krewe's list of what is happening in Hammond this weekend.

Isaac Relief Concert Set for Saturday Prior to SLU Game

To help support the victims of Hurricane Isaac there will be a fundraiser concert prior to kick-off of the SLU Lions home opener against South Dakota State on Saturday September 8th.

The SLU Pregame Relief Concert will run from 12-6:30pm in Friendship Circle on the Southeastern Louisiana University campus in Hammond.  The concert is free, although the United Way of Southeast Louisiana will be on site accepting donations to help with hurricane Isaac relief efforts.

Featured at the concert will be the musical talents of The Resolvers, The Funky Nuggets, Beebs & Money Makers, Chris McCarty, Brendan O'Hara, and local favorite Mia Borders.

Kickoff for the game is 7pm.

Hammond's Hot August Night - August 17th

Ya' looking for something really cool to beat the August heat?  Well gather your friends and head to the 17th annual Hot August Night in historic downtown Hammond, LA on Friday August 17th.  Activities start at 6pm.

Hot August Night is one of the coolest gatherings in one of Louisiana's certified Cultural Districts.  Art is the major focus for Hot August Night, but you can also check out the various "Hot Spots", where local merchants will be hosting wine tastings.  Once you have viewed the local art exhibits enjoy a stroll with friends through the streets and take advantage of the late evening shopping.  And what is a block party without music.  Visit the stage at La Carreta for live music and the best frozen margaritas.

The Krewe's favorite places to be on Hot August Night are The Red White & Brew (120 E Thomas) for drinks and Your Mom's Bar & Grill (111 E Morris) for the best burgers in town.  Be on the look out for us!

17th Annual Hot August Night

Art stroll, shopping, live music, food and wine tastings.....it doesn't get any cooler than that!

On Tap This Weekend

Looking for something to do in Hammond this weekend?  Well here is the Krewe's guide to some venues that are happening in historic downtown Hammond. 

Kick-off the weekend by watching the Saints take on the Patriots at La Carreta on Thursday and take advantage of their drink specials for College Night. Slow it down on Friday by relaxing to the sweet sound of Jazz on the patio at Mariner's Inn.  Spend Saturday afternoon strolling the Hammond Farmers and Arts & Crafts Markets.  Let your weekend come to end by enjoying great food and drinks at Tommy's on Thomas, as the music of Casey Selba gets you ready for a new week.

New Orleans 2012 Bar Guide by NOLA.com

Chart Room in the French Quarter

Ok.  So it seems we post plenty of blog entries, tweets, and facebook status updates about bars and drinking.  Well, we are in the business of lighting up liquor bottles.  So pardon us one more time as we twist your arm to indulge yourself into NOLA.com's 2012 New Orleans Bar Guide.

NOLA.com's bar guide will give you a comprehensive listing of bars "from those classic New Orleans spots to those not so famous joints to enjoy".  And every watering hole in between. 

Encaustic Art Exhibit to Feature SLU Alums

The Red Dot Gallery will be hosting an encaustic art exhibit featuring local encaustic artists Jessica Danby and Megan Ford.  The exhibit will run from August 3rd through September 4th at the Red Dot Gallery located in Ponchatoula at 128 W. Pine Street.  A wine and cheese reception will be held Friday August 3rd from 5pm to 9pm to kick-off the exhibit.

One of the oldest forms of painting, encaustic is a technique where the artist paints with hot wax.

Imagine Boutique to Host Dollars for Collars

Are you looking for a red hot sale on your weekend shopping spree and helping a great cause?  Well then you need to visit Imagine Boutique Friday August 3rd and Saturday August 4th.

Imagine Boutique, located at 100 N. Cate St in downtown Hammond, is sponsoring Dollars for Collars to help benefit the Tangi Humane Society.  You donate a small amount to the Humane Society and in return you get a discount on merchandise from Imagine Boutique.  The more you donate the larger the discount!

SLU Police to Offer Self Defense Class

The Southeastern Police Department will be hosting a Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) self-defense class for the women of our community on the weekend of August 3, 4, and 5.  The class will be open to female Southeastern students, employees and their guests who are 12 years of age or older. 

Arts Without Borders Summer Camp

The Hammond Regional Arts Center will be hosting "Arts without Borders" Summer Arts Camp 2012 Monday June 25 through Friday June 29, 2012 for kids ages 6-13. 

Fun Facts - McGehee Hall



Lucius McGehee Hall

McGehee Hall, constructed in 1935, is the oldest permanent building on the Southeastern Louisiana University campus.  The building was named in memory of Dr. Lucius McGehee of Hammond, who was one of the founders of Southeastern.

After opening as Hammond Junior College in 1925 rapidly increasing enrollment forced the college to move from two classrooms in Hammond High School to its current location in 1927.  In 1928 the junior college officially became Southeastern Louisiana College and adopted by the State Board of Education.  In 1934 a state bond issue provided for the construction of McGehee Hall and a gymnasium.

McGehee Hall is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hot August Night Set for August 17th

Ya wanna do something really cool to beat the August heat?  Block out Friday August 17 on your social calendar for the 17th annual Hot August Night in historic downtown Hammond, LA. 

Hot August Night is one of the coolest gatherings in one of Louisiana's certified Cultural Districts.  Art is the major focus for Hot August Night, but you can also check out the various "Hot Spots", where local merchants will be hosting wine tastings.  Once you have viewed the local art exhibits enjoy a stroll with friends through the streets and take advantage of the late evening shopping.  And what is a block party with music.  Visit the stage at La Carreta for live music and a frozen margarita.

17th Annual Hot August Night

Art stroll, shopping, live music, food and wine tastings.....it doesn't get any cooler than that!

Lion's Roar Wins Two AP Awards

The Lion's Roar recently brought home two first place awards from the Louisiana-Mississippi Associated Press Managing Editors annual meeting in New Orleans.  The Lion's Roar, the student newspaper at Southeastern Louisiana University, competed in the college and university division, which recognizes student journalist for outstanding performance in college print journalism.

In the digital website category the Lion's Roar won first place for its website lionsroarnews.com.  Taking home first place in the college/university photography category was the paper's Photography Editor Tony Romain of Slidell, LA.

Congratulation the staff at The Lion's Roar!

Lion's Roar Wins AP Awards

What is This Upcycling Thing?

As defined by Wikipedia, Upcycling is the process of converting waste materials or useless products into new materials or products of better quality or higher environmental value.  In short, upcycling is where we give more value to old products.

The term upcycling was first used by Reiner Pilz of Pilz GmbH in an 1994 interview by Thorton Kay where he said "recycling, I call it downcycling.  They smash bricks, they smash everything.  What we need is upcycling where old products are given more value not less".  In their 2002 book Cradle to Cradle:  Remaking the Way We Make Things, William  McDonough and Michael Braungart state that the goal of upcycling is to prevent the wasting of potentially useful materials by making use of existing ones.

On Tap This Week

As the weather heats up in south Louisiana so do the downtown activities here in Hammond.  Here is your guide to the activities "On Tap" this week in Louisiana's cleanest city.  C'mon don't be shy.  Jump right in to all the food, fun & shopping historic downtown Hammond has to offer.  If you are looking for food, music, art, or just a few drinks with friends I encourage you to stroll the streets of downtown Hammond and see what it has to offer.

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Hammond Named Louisiana's Cleanest City...AGAIN!

Downtown Hammond

The Louisiana Garden Club Federation has named Hammond, LA as one of the cleanest cities in the state of Louisiana for 2012.  This marks the 6th consecutive year that the City of Hammond has been named one of Louisiana's 10 Cleanest Cities.  This year Hammond won category H, which includes cities with a population in the range of 15,000 to 49,999 residents.  The LGCF committee was very complimentary of Hammond and said that during the judging of the contest, which took place between April and May, the judges were even impressed off of the designated routes. 

Krewe de' Lights Product Disclaimer

Disclaimer
Krewe de' Lights, LLC is NOT in partnership with any of the bottle label makers of our products.  Therefore, any spirit and liquor bottle products created by Krewe de' Lights, LLC are not the responsibility of the bottle label maker.  All bottles are used for upcycled products by Krewe de' Lights.

Visit Downtown Hammond This Weekend

As we do each week here is list of what's "On Tap" in downtown Hammond this weekend.  And remember there are plenty of restaurants, shops, and bars to go along with the great sights and sounds.  So don't get stuck doing your same old routine.  Drive to the historic downtown area, park your car (it's free), and stroll the streets of Hammond.  It will make you feel better.  I promise!

Krewe de' Lights Is Officially World Wide

How exciting is this.....The Krewe has officially reached world wide status.  That's right World Wide!

I was reviewing our blog's traffic stats this morning and our audience has now reached Russia, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Malaysia.  Pretty cool stuff for a gig that was only created four months ago. So I guess now Krewe de' Lights can be called a global company.

Mother's Day Sale at the Market

Day two of Krewe de' Lights Mother's Day sale will be Saturday May 12, 2012 at the Mandeville Trailhead Market.  While they last we be offering $15 lighted bottles and $20 bottle lamps.  This week's feature product will be the uniquely created Skinny Girl Margarita bottles.

For the perfect Mother's Day gift visit the Krewe at the Mandeville Trailhead located at 675 Lafitte Street in Mandeville, LA.  The market is open from 9am-1pm.

On Tap This Week in Hammond

Check out What's On Tap mid-week in downtown Hammond.  Enjoy a nice stroll.  Eat some fabulous south Louisiana food at a local restaurant.  Then check out one of these venues.  All right here in the charming downtown district of Hammond, LA.

Everybody Loves a Skinny Girl

Skinny Girl Lighted Bottle

The Krewe's newest creation is the Skinny Girl Margarita collection.  Just in time for Mother's Day we will introduce our Skinny Girl lighted bottles and bottle lamps.  If those special ladies in your life enjoy drinking Skinny Girl Margaritas then you need brighten their day with one of these lamps.

Be on the lookout as we introduce a few unique variations of the Skinny Girl lighted bottle.  They will be available at the Mandeville Trailhead Market Saturday May 12.  The market is located at 675 Lafitte Street in Mandeville.  Hours are 9am to 1pm.

Skinny Girl Lighted Bottle $15
Skinny Girl Lamp $20

If you would like to order, please e-mail the Krewe at orders@krewedelights.com.

What's On Tap in Hammond This Weekend

If you are not heading to the Big Easy for Jazz Fest be sure to step out in Hammond to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this weekend.  The Krewe has put together a list of what's "On Tap in Hammond" for this weekend.  Be sure to let us know how your weekend went.  Enjoy yourself and be safe!

"Like" Us on Facebook

If you want to keep up with the Krewe's latest specials and hottest sales be sure to "Like" us on Facebook by clicking the link below.  We do offer Facebook specials, so be sure you are not left out.  You can even comment on how Krewe de' Lights has brightened your day! 

"Like" Krewe de' Lights on Facebook 

The Krewe would greatly appreciate you spreading the word so suggest our Facebook page to a friend and have them "Like" us.  The more friends we have the more empty bottles we have.  Krewe de' Lights is lighting the world one bottle at a time!

The Krewe's Red Hot Sale at the Mandeville Market

Come visit Krewe de' Lights at the Mandeville Trailhead Community Market for your Mother's Day and Graduation gifts.  We will be offering a RED HOT sale on liquor bottle lamps and lighted bottles on Saturday May 5 and Saturday May 12.

                                                                                             
Liquor Bottle Lamps $20
Lighted Bottles $15

The Mandeville Trailhead Community Market is located at 675 Lafitte St in Mandeville.  The market is open from 9am to 1pm.

Feed Updates to Twitter and Facebook

Okay fellow Krewe members....I think I have the automatic RSS feeds from the blog working now.  We should start to see post on our blog automatically feed to the Krewe's Twitter account and Facebook page.  With that being said be sure to follow us on Twitter and "like" our Facebook page.

Happy Friday the 13th

Do you have Friggatriskaidekaphobia?  Don't laugh. The Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute estimate more than 17 million Americans have the "Frigga Phobia".  It is the the fear of Friday the 13th, the most feared day of the year.  According to Wikipedia it has been estimated that close to $800 million is lost in business on this day, due to people avoiding their normal routines. 

One good thing to come from Friday 13th is that people will probably be more careful in everything they do.  So enjoy this wonderful Friday and if you have the "Frigga Phobia" you will want to shop Krewe de' Lights to get that bottle lamp or lighted bottle before it gets dark!

Welcome to Krewe de' Lights

Welcome to the blog page of Krewe de' Lights.  We are excited to share our journey as we create and build our exciting business of bottle lamps and lighted bottles.