Everyone knows about the mystery and magic behind Mardi Gras in New Orleans (or what we used to refer to it in the Midwest as “Fat Tuesday”), but what about Mardi Gras’ sister, canine-friendly bash? The Mystic Krewe of Barkus is Mardi Gras’ sole canine-exclusive krewe, the equivalent of Bacchus (for humans), and this February […]
Red, White, and Blue Causes
Marie Mason’s paintings often include a red dog. Winthrop Handy’s White Dog Gallery sells a piece called white dog. And, George Rodrigue’s paintings always include the infamous blue dog. What do these three American artist have in common? Philanthropic and patriotic giving. Missouri-based Mason, Massachusetts-based Handy and California-based Rodrigue use their artwork to […]