New Toulouse

WHAT: Founder’s Day
WHEN: Saturday, March 18, noon

The singer/guitarist Untolerable Bohemian will perform, and presumably the mayor will give a speech (and possibly jump into a bucket). Make for Laveau Square on Saturday and see for yourself.

A bohemian hangout in New Toulouse Bayou will celebrate its grand opening this Saturday with—appropriately enough—a Bohemian concert.

Named for the eerie floating swamp light that is said to lead to hidden treasure, Fifolet Invites the general public to attend a free open-air performance by SL musical treasure Bohemian. Accompanying himself on Spanish guitar, Bohemian interprets old favorites and sings original songs about his view on life, his social experiences, and his interactions with the inner self.

The concert begins at 1:00 PM this Saturday, April 11. Fifolet, steps from the train depot at Bayou #2, is open now and welcomes guests at any time of the day or night.

Jack Mondieu once followed a fifolet, but it turned out to be someone smoking a cigarette on the other side of the coulee; there was no treasure, only a seamstress bill for the ripped trousers.

The Founder’s Day celebration took place on Saturday, March 7.

“Not a week goes by without some new person saying what a beautiful region we live in. Not a week goes by without hearing someone who lives here muse happily about the comfort and refuge they find here,” said Mayor Godenot. “It is my sincere pleasure to walk in the paths laid down by those wonderful women, Mama Cree and Miz Gabi. Join me in honoring our founders, and thank them by enjoying the beautiful places they have given us.”

The mayor’s “Leap of Faith” landed him squarely in the the bucket, traditionally ensuring another year of excellent luck for New Toulouse.

Following the ceremonial paying of the Lafitte’s rent meter, celebrants gathered on Bourbon for a street party.

Partygoers enjoyed the performance of visiting musician Mr. Bohemian, whose original songs in at least three different languages were an especially big hit.

Photo credit: Kristine Jinx-Kristan and Nikita Weymann.

A. Flyonthewall just wants to blend in.

Mayor Godenot

I would like to invite you to join me this weekend to celebrate the founding of New Toulouse seven years ago.

Festivities will begin at 12:45 PM on Saturday, March 7, with a speech and ceremony outside my home, and at 1:00 we will have a street party by the firehouse with a live concert by Untolerable Bohemian.

Please join me on March 7 to celebrate seven years of our fair parish!

—Henri