ArtiGras delivers N’awlins vibe to Eatonton’s Barrel 118
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A performer at one of two “living tables” provided wine and ArtiGras beads to guests at The Livery before the party moved next door to Barrel 118.
Eatonton resident Susan Chase gets hoisted high by members of Canopy Studio, who were on hand to entertain as dancers and acrobats. CONTRIBUTED
Local artist, actor, and musician Anenaca Simpson was among the local talent who helped make ArtiGras a success.
One of two aerial dancers with the Canopy Studio rotated slowly within The Livery.
Barrel 118 was decked out with a distinct New Orleans vibe for the 5th annual ArtiGras Carnival, a Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser for the arts in Eatonton.
Local artists were on hand for ArtiGras, creating unique pieces while hundreds of revelers milled about beside them at The Livery.
A performer at one of two “living tables” provided wine and ArtiGras beads to guests at The Livery before the party moved next door to Barrel 118. Photos by IAN TOCHER/Staff
The 5th annual Arti-Gras Carnival, a Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser for the arts in Eatonton, paraded back into town Saturday night. The festivities started at The Artisans Village Livery Studio with sparkling décor, a pair of elaborate “living tables” passing out beads and wine, signature NOLA cocktails, appetizers, aerial dancers, an artist alley featuring live demos and fresh artwork, and much mo…
