Otey Parish Church’s annual Mardi Gras celebration features good food, good times and great entertainment. The event is always on Shrove Tuesday, the last day before the beginning of Lent. This year’s gathering on Tuesday, Feb. 12, will celebrate 25 years of this very special community-wide gathering.
“In honor of the anniversary, plans are underway to ‘Jazz It Up,’” said Peggy Peterson, who is heading this year’s activity. The University Jazz Band, conducted by Prakash Wright and boasting a full complement of musicians from piano and strings to a full-throttle horn section, will be on the stage.
Bazzania will kick off the evening with its eclectic mix of traditional, Americana, bluegrass, Cajun and country music.
Doors at Cravens Hall will open at 5:30 p.m., and food service begins at 6 p.m. There are door prizes. The Jazz Band will start at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $5 for ages 6–89 and $2 for 5 and under; everyone 90 years or older dines free. Families of six or more may pay a flat fee of $25.
“Costumes of all types are strongly encouraged but not required,” said Peterson. “It doesn’t need to be formal —anything that puts you in a jazzy mood is perfect. And, be sure to wear those dancing shoes!”
It takes almost 100 people to put this extravaganza together, so if you can volunteer to help with this event, contact Ann Seiters at 598-5629 or email <aseiters@bellsouth.net>.
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