Today's episode is our annual discussion of Carnival and Mardi Gras in New Orleans with Arthur Hardy, publisher of the Mardi Gras Guide. We discuss history, what's new in 2023, and more. To purchase the 47th annual edition of the Arthur Hardy Mardi Gras guide, click here.

Mardi Gras 2023 with Arthur Hardy - EP 173

Beyond Bourbon Street is the podcast where we explore the food, music, places, people and events that make New Orleans unique.  
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Today, we discuss Bastion, a Community of Resilience. Bastion is a community, purpose built for veterans. To learn more about it I am joined by Jackson Smith, Bastion’s Executive Director.

Bastion - a New Orleans Community for Veterans

Join me and Keith Spera as we recap Jazz Fest 2024, and talk about the New Orleans music scene.

New Orleans Music Scene with Keith Spera

Ever been to Jazz Fest, or want to go? We've got all the insider tips you need to have a great time!

The Essential Guide to New Orleans Jazz Fest

Interested in haunted New Orleans? Ghost stories and other popular and untold legends? This is the episode for you! Join me and guest Orion Couling as we talk about his experience leading haunted tours around New Orleans.

Haunted New Orleans

One of the things I really like to do with the podcast is highlight businesses I think you would enjoy that also have owners who seem to do things right. My guest today is one of those. Róbert LeBlanc is the founder of Leblanc + Smith, a hospitality company with several local businesses.

Mardi Gras 2023 with Arthur Hardy - EP 173

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