One of the Quarter's Smartphone Snatchers couldn't escape the reach of Apple innovation this weekend. Travis Henderson, 30,  allegedly stole a woman's phone and wallet from her purse at a club in the 400 block of Bourbon St. last night, according to New Orleans polce. But, the woman's phone had "technology" that allowed the phone to be traced, and police were able to track Henderson down at the Chevron station on N. Rampart St.

Tonight's forecast is iffy on the weather front, with meteorologists calling for chance of showers. But, on the streets, things are more certain, with Carnival predictors guaranteeing plenty of satire. Rolling tonight right after Krewe du Vieux on roughly the same route (Click through for map), Krewedelusion will leave no doubt that this prediction will come true. Marching exclusively with people-powered floats, the three-year-old group of lampooners are about ready to move out of the toddler phase and start making friends with other species.

Baylen Brees has come a long way since he was a baby. On the glorious night that our boys brought home a Super Bowl champions, Breesus had to lift up his first born son while celebrating the win. This year, in a new ad for Chase Bank that will run during the Super Bowl, the two-year-old shows that he can stand (and kick) on his own two feet. Hartley better get himself healed in a hurry! Click through to watch the commercial.

Last call came early at a Hollygrove bar last night. Authorities stopped the drinks from flowing after a raid at Big Time Tips Bar that yielded 15 arrests. State agents and cops from five agencies entered the bar late last night and arrested one man with crack, marijuana and other paraphernalia, and found "numerous bags of marijuana throughout the bar," according to New Orleans police. The bar, located at 8801 Edinburgh St., was a known drug dealing spot, and there was a murder inside the bar in December.

Today, Krewe du Vieux kicks off the Carnival parade season in New Orleans with a rawkus romp through the Marigny and French Quarter, followed by Krewedelusion. Before that, the Hagar's House Costume Carnival rolls into Mid-City, and The Boat Show wraps up at the Superdome. On this day in Louisiana history, Gov. Jimmie Davis recorded "You Are My Sunshine" for the Decca label (1940). Don't let them take yours away today. Check these out:

by Mary-Devon Dupuy

Before you start drinking and hit the streets for Krewe du Vieux, you could use your precious last moments of sobriety before the Mardi Gras season to ensure that your costume collection is decadent enough to qualify as a crime against nature. Luckily for you, there is going to be a Costume Carnival at First Grace United Methodist to assist you in your trashy fashion needs, and all of the proceeds go to Hagar’s House.

As the city titters in anticipation for Krewe du Vieux's annual raunchy ride, Thomas Schwank visits the Den of Muses to find out about all of the work that goes into the evening of drunken depravity.

by Natalie Zarrelli

Thrift stores in New Orleans are often a font of old fashions just waiting to be worn by trend setters and evaders; some shoppers attack the old garments with sewing machines and appliques, resussitating ancient suits and gowns. The Bridge House Thrift Store, part of the local substance abuse recovery organization Bridge House, is gearing up to roll out the catwalk to show off the findings in their third annual fashion show tonight.

Today, the dirtiest rapper around comes to Siberia, the Boat Show and NOLA Comedy Arts Festival continue and art openings dot Uptown and downtown. On this day in Louisiana history, Louis Belcourt, Chevalier de Kerlerec arrived to assume the governorship of the Louisiana territory (1753), and Kermit Ruffins Jazz and Blues Hall opened, only to close later in the same year (2001). In the words of Glengarry Glen Ross, make sure you're always closing today with these:

Tomorrow night, the Bywater faithful will second line an entire block for one of their own. One of the original guitarists of downtown rock gaggle R Scully's Rough 7, Michael Aaron died in December at the age of 49. The former owner of Rock 'n Roll Collectibles on Decatur St. was a noted downtown musician, audiophile and friend to the many who crossed paths with him. To celebrate his life, Aaron will get a full block party on Lesseps St., followed by a midnight second line to BJ's for a performance by the Rough 7.