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Carnival, The Art of it All

In all its gaudy grandeur, Carnival utilizes — and manifests itself in — every form of art.

The Side Hall with Wing – The Ultimate Mobile Townhouse

With plenty of space for entertaining and for privacy, this distinctive home design was popular with Mobile’s oldest families.

A History of Mobile in 22 Objects: Chief Slac’s Threads

As part of our series highlighting the History Museum of Mobile’s exhibit “A History of Mobile in 22 Objects,” take a closer look this month at the story of Mardi Gras, told through Chief Slac’s Joe Cain Day costume from the 1970s.

New Book Recounts History of Mobile’s Infant Mystics

A look at the Infant Mystics’ tell-all Carnival book

Explore the Art of Carnival

Take a peek behind the creative curtain of Mardi Gras.

Mobile's Most Fascinating

Teacher’s Pets Eccentric Artist “Art is what you want it to be, ” says native Mobilian artist Lucy Gafford, left. “I paint...

A Guide to Mobile Mardi Gras

What’s It All About? Dozens of mystic organizations, a myriad of kings and queens (two sets in particular), hundreds of float...

Ask McGehee: Silver Collection at Museum of Mobile

Col. Edward Lafayette Russell came to Mobile in 1875 as a legal representative for the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, which was in bankruptcy....

Dressing Royalty

Leading ladies, kings and queens will be dripping in rhinestones and shimmery satins come Mardi Gras. But what does the ultimate Mobile Bay train look like? Designer Julia Greer Fobes maps it out.

You Think You Know Mardi Gras?

While you may attend a few parades and eat a MoonPie or two, only an in-depth knowledge of the customs, founders and symbols make you a true Mardi Gras aficionado. Answer these 30 questions to see how you rank, Carnival-style.

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