The Southport corridor isn’t just about clothing boutiques. String A Strand joined the neighborhood this Spring and offers a variety of beads, gems, and stones to make–as the store’s name implies–a strand of jewelry. The store first opened on Wells Street in Old Town, and the owners were approached about opening another store on Southport. They jumped at the chance, and now both locations offer individual beads as well as pre-grouped ones for those who want some help making their own. All of the beads come in all shape and sizes, as well as different colors at only 25 cents a piece. String a Strand also sells already-made jewelry.
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2. Mardi Gras Texas Style Feb. 6
You don’t have to be Catholic to know it’s once again the season for Mardi Gras. Fat Tuesday will come and go, but if you can’t make it to New Orleans for this year’s event, don’t fret, it’s coming to you.
Texas really knows how to put on an all-out Mardi Gras event, complete with crawfish, king-cakes, and, of course, lots and lots of beads! There will be four stages jam packed with live country music stars for everyone to enjoy. This is an authentic style Mardi Gras event, so you may want to leave the kids at home. New Orleans may be famous for Mardi Gras, but, remember, everything’s bigger in Texas.