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Additional details coming soon!

What started as a second line has evolved into The Krewe of Black & Gold, with a festive fan celebration in the works, benefiting Son of a Saint.

If you missed our Blackout & Gold Second Line Parade on February 3, you’ll want to be in this number. If you were part of that historic event, you’ll need no convincing to join us for the upcoming Black & Gold Second Line and fan celebration! Saints fans will come together to honor the team, led by T.B.C. Brass Band.

Event details are being finalized and will be announced shortly. For the most up to date information, follow the website and the Krewe of Black & Gold Facebook page.


LIMITED TIME OFFER

Official Blackout & Gold Second Line hankie

For a limited time, we are offering the exclusive “Unbreakable Spirit” hankies that commemorated the February 3 Blackout & Gold Second Line that made headline news around the world.

A limited number of these hankies are still available, while supplies last. Donations $25 for two, with free shipping and handling. Limit eight per order. Click link for secure credit card payment via Paypal.

Select quantity – limit 8 per order

Blackout & Gold Parade, February 3, 2019. Copyright Right Brain Diaries. All rights reserved.

The Black & Gold Second Line is presented by the fans, for the fans. This is not an official New Orleans Saints or NFL event.


Geraldine on Break – Carol Hallock, artist

Geraldine on Break – Carol Hallock, artist

June 13, 2015

As seen in the movie, "The Best of Me." Loose painter and environment artist Carol Hallock often can be spotted kayaking through the bayou, with paint and brushes in hand....
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Twisted Fleur De Lis – John Doherty, artist

Twisted Fleur De Lis – John Doherty, artist

June 7, 2015

Inspired by the New Orleans Saints. John Doherty, who was reared in Slidell, Louisiana, says he learned to work with steel “the hard way” at Southern Shipbuilding. While he moved...
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Last Turn Home – Caron Sharpe, artist

Last Turn Home – Caron Sharpe, artist

June 3, 2015

SOLD Inspired by Tim McGraw. Somewhere familiar, a safe place to land, That feeling you get when you finally come back. I got all these burdens rollin' round in my...
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Tangled Up In Blue – Mary Christopher, artist

Tangled Up In Blue – Mary Christopher, artist

June 3, 2015

Inspired by Bob Dylan. I had a job in the great north woods, Working as a cook for a spell. But I never did like it all that much And...
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Hope Always Rises – Kim Bergeron, artist

Hope Always Rises – Kim Bergeron, artist

May 28, 2015

Inspired by "Hope Floats" - Garth Brooks, Harry Connick, Jr. and Sandra Bullock. I remember sitting in a movie theater, back in 1998, entranced by Hope Floats, starring Harry Connick,...
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“Enchanted,” Inspired by Taylor Swift – Mandie Manzano, artist

“Enchanted,” Inspired by Taylor Swift – Mandie Manzano, artist

May 21, 2015

Inspired by Taylor Swift. Do you believe in Fairytales? The back story behind "Enchanted," inspired by Taylor Swift, created by artist Mandie Manzano. We're hoping for another fairy tale ending...
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Beauty Underneath – Stephan Wanger, artist

Beauty Underneath – Stephan Wanger, artist

May 20, 2015

Special thanks to artist Stephan Wanger of Bead Town and Galeria Alegria, who  who will donate a custom work from his "Beauty Underneath" series to benefit East St. Tammany Habitat...
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Rock Star – Connie Born, artist

Rock Star – Connie Born, artist

May 20, 2015

SOLD Inspired by Rush's Neil Peart. Not long ago, I ran into artist Connie Born’s husband, Dean, at an event and he extended a hand to me, saying, “I cannot...
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Charlie Daniels Fiddle – Adam Sambola, artist

Charlie Daniels Fiddle – Adam Sambola, artist

May 20, 2015

Autographed by The Charlie Daniels Band. SOLD - Auctioned via Charity Buzz. Artist Adam Sambola is best known for his iconic character, RedBean the Crawfish, and the colorful crustacean’s sidekick,...
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The Circle of Life

The Circle of Life

May 19, 2015

Inspired by Sir Elton John. With the recent fairy tale ending of The Beatles adventures, and the successful auction of the piano autographed by Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr,...
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The Stars Align…Again.  The final chapter.

The Stars Align…Again. The final chapter.

April 28, 2015

Throughout this Beatles piano adventure, there have been many “Y’all ain’t gonna believe this…” kind of moments. Today, we added more to that list. Following the adventures from signatures to...
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Peace, Love and Hope for the Future. A Beatles Fairy Tale.

Peace, Love and Hope for the Future. A Beatles Fairy Tale.

January 1, 2015

Some hope for the future, Some wait for the call To say that the days ahead Will be the best of all. --Paul McCartney, “Hope for the Future.” While November...
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  • blog cooters
  • blog uhaul
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Listen! Do you want to know a secret?

January 1, 2015

Listen! Do you want to know a secret? Do you promise not to tell? —The Beatles, “Do You Want to Know a Secret?” October 31 began with the confirmation that...
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  • blog wall street

It’s getting better all the time.

December 31, 2014

I've got to admit it's getting better. A little better all the time. –-The Beatles, "Getting Better" It’s amazing how sometimes the most seemingly mundane of events can turn into...
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And then while I’m away, I’ll write home every day.

And then while I’m away, I’ll write home every day.

December 30, 2014

And then while I’m away, I’ll write home every day.--The Beatles, "All My Loving." The morning of October 29 had begun with a simple Facebook update for those who had...
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Here comes the sun.

Here comes the sun.

December 11, 2014

Here comes the sun, and I say it’s alright. The morning sun came just a little too soon, with checkout time not far behind. While the few hours of slumber...
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The Magical Mystery Tour is hoping to take you away.

The Magical Mystery Tour is hoping to take you away.

December 6, 2014

It was sometime between 11 p.m. and midnight that East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity President/CEO Debbie Crouch and I made our way back to our vehicle after the Paul...
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Sir Paul McCartney says, “Yes.”

Sir Paul McCartney says, “Yes.”

November 24, 2014

It was the answer we had dared to dream: Sir Paul McCartney had agreed to sign the painted Beatles-themed piano, an auction item benefiting East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity....
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Help! I need somebody. Help! Not just anybody.  Day Two, Part Deux.

Help! I need somebody. Help! Not just anybody. Day Two, Part Deux.

November 5, 2014

Oh, Murphy’s Law, how we abhor thee. Less than an hour into the second day of our journey toward securing Sir Paul McCartney’s autograph on The Beatles-themed piano, we found...
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Yesterday, all our troubles seemed so far away. Road trip, Day Two.

Yesterday, all our troubles seemed so far away. Road trip, Day Two.

November 3, 2014

"Woke up. Fell out of bed. Dragged a comb across my head." Day Two of our adventure to Louisville to secure Sir Paul McCartney’s autograph on The Beatles-themed piano found...
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The Long and Winding Road that leads to a White House stay.

The Long and Winding Road that leads to a White House stay.

November 1, 2014

Ever feel like you're living in a movie of the week? It was with much glee that we celebrated the successful efforts of securing Ringo Starr's autograph on a Beatles-themed...
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Starr Struck. A Beatle, a piano and holy expletives.

Starr Struck. A Beatle, a piano and holy expletives.

October 18, 2014

Have you ever had one of those moments in which you experience something so profound that your heart skips a beat? You can’t think. You can’t breathe. And words escape...
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It Don’t Come Easy.

It Don’t Come Easy.

October 13, 2014

“Open up your heart, let's come together, Use a little love and we will make it work out better.”                       --Ringo Starr, “It Don’t Come Easy.” The lyrics of one...
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To Sir [Paul], with love.

To Sir [Paul], with love.

October 11, 2014

One of the things I most love about our community is how so many people come together to rally for a good cause. Today, my Leadership Northshore colleagues gathered in...
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On becoming a famous Bug.

On becoming a famous Bug.

October 8, 2014

Today’s inspiration comes from my eight year old granddaughter, who peered over my shoulder as I conducted a quick email check. “Nana, what are you doing?” “I’m checking my email...
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When Fate steps in and the Starrs align: Two Beatles. One Piano. And an opportunity to make a difference.

When Fate steps in and the Starrs align: Two Beatles. One Piano. And an opportunity to make a difference.

October 7, 2014

    On my last post, I spoke of Destiny, and how sometimes the planets and the stars align in such a way that we cannot ignore them. Little did...
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Sir Paul McCartney, Destiny and Hope for the Future: the quest for three words to turn a piano into a veteran’s home.

Sir Paul McCartney, Destiny and Hope for the Future: the quest for three words to turn a piano into a veteran’s home.

October 6, 2014

Do you believe in Destiny? Not that whole “princess meets her prince, they fall in love and live happily ever after” fairy tale kind of stuff. More like the little...
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