Celebrate the NEW BOOK "Scrim: My Tail As Told To Margaret Orr" at Dat Dog Freret!
Schedule
Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 12:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Dat Dog | New Orleans, LA
The festivities for our four-legged hero kick off at 12pm with a live musical performance by Southern Americana singer-songwriter Zack O’Quinn and lunch featuring a Scrim-a-licious menu of Scrim Specials, such as the “Runaway Scrim” hot dog and the “Scrim Spritz” cocktail. Dat Dog will be donating a percentage of all proceeds accrued during this event to the Krewe of Barkus. Individual donations will also be encouraged.
Starting at 1pm, Margaret Orr, WDSU Chief Meteorologist Emeritus and the muse behind the Krewe of Barkus inception, will bring the true story of wily mutt Scrim and his adventures on the streets of New Orleans to life with a live reading, followed by an interactive “How to Draw Scrim” demonstration with illustrator Matt Rinard, official artist for the Krewe of Barkus and owner of Gallery Rinard, at 1:30pm. Kids (and kids at heart) will be invited to create their own versions of Scrim with coloring sheets provided by the artist and plenty of markers, crayons, and other art supplies to make him unique! Everyone will enjoy more live music, creative activities, and Scrim-tastic food while Margaret Orr returns with an encore reading around 2:30pm. Books, as well as prints by Matt Rinard, will be available to purchase and have signed throughout the event.
It's going to be a fun-for-all afternoon at Dat Dog Freret! Don't miss the MOST FUN opportunity to get a signed copy of the book that's such a good read, it will definitely make you "sit" and "stay!"
Where is it happening?
Dat Dog, 545 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130-3409, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:



















