Studio 3

This is a really cool venue. I went to a Mardi Gras party here last year. There is a lot of space and the Mardi Gras float «pieces» are a nice touch. There is a stage for performances. I agree with Jess when she said that it is pretty much a «mini Mardi Gras world». Nice space for a party.

Well now I kind of want a custom carnial head or giant wall piece but where to put it?
I was actually at the studio for an event (Dinner Lab) and what a fun space to have dinner in. I liked that the chefs were up on the stage doing their thing. And the venue was nice and airy for us diners to enjoy. I don’t know that I actually interacted with any of the studio staff so can’t really comment on that…
Pros: Getting to see the sculptures in various stages of creation/​demolition and the artfully displayed final products
Cons: the bathrooms were… warehouse bathrooms.
Would definitely attend another event here.

This place is amazing. I once decided if I were to get married, I would want a Mardi Gras wedding at Studio 3. I attended the float-​making warehouse for a Mardi Gras party in 2011. Debauche performed and trapeze artists and burlesque dancers filled the venue. It was an adults playground and a truly surreal night!
I hope they plan to throw the event annually. I have no idea how often there are events at Studio 3. I think they are a rare treat.

OpenHouseMusic and Park the Van records threw a New Year’s Eve party here last night, so this review is for Studio 3 as an event venue as opposed to a business that makes… floats, or something. At the moment, I cannot comment upon their float-​making or building skills, but someday I hope to organize an entire parade — the Krewe of Unilocaly Gras, perhaps — and therefore will be looking to commission original float sculptures. However, that is a story for another time. Specifically, the future.
In short, Studio 3 is a mini-​Mardi Gras World. That’s the best way to describe it. If you’ve been to Mardi Gras World, you know what I mean. If you haven’t, I suggest you go and then come back and read this review so it will actually mean something to you.
Coolest thing, as far as I could tell, was the boxing ring they had over in the corner. For this particular party it was designated as the «special roped off dance area in the VIP area» over toward the left side of backstage, and it was fun to bounce up and down on the ropes, as well as run back and forth across the ring as you bounced off them. The ropes were like giant rubberbands, if rubberbands were made of plastic cord that’s shaped like rope.
The party was fun, the space is super cool, and I’d love to have an event here someday. Also, I was told that the owner of Studio 3 teaches boxing there, hence the boxing ring, so if you’re into that sort of thing perhaps you might want to look into it. And, of course, report back, as well as post any related events on the Unilocal Events page. So… keep us posted, I guess.
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P. S. Yay FTR! (First To Review) Go me! :P