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469. Part 2 of our interview with Sybil Gage. Born and raised in New Orleans Sybil Gage had front row schooling in what makes that city great. Now living in Florida, Sybil is spreading New Orleans music to the rest of the world. The “Little Dynamo” is slinky in sequins, and funky in fishnets and has become the darling of the East Coast from New Orleans (Old U.S. Mint Theater) to New York City (Triad Theater W. 72nd St. Broadway). Witness “Sybil Gage and Her Mighty Catahoulas” and a typical evening will include the legendary music of Professor Longhair and James Booker, fun tunes from Smiley Lewis and Jesse Hill and Eddie Bo, blues from Elmore James, Little Willie John, Mississippi John Hurt, Robert Johnson, Etta James, Gus Cannon, as well as many of her own award winning original contributions. On intimate evenings, with only piano to accompany, she sings Pre War Blues, Hokum, Traditional New Orleans inspired Jazz and original tunes that fit seamlessly into her vast repertoire. This week in Louisiana history. May 14, 1845. First free public school opened in LA. This week in New Orleans history. On May 14, 2011, the Morganza Spillway on the Mississippi River was opened for the second time in its history, deliberately flooding 3,000 square miles of rural Louisiana and placing three nuclear power plants at risk to avert possible flooding in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. This week in Louisiana. Bogalusa Balloon Fest May 20-22, 2022 10:00 am - 10:00 pm 401 Walker St. Bogalusa LA 70427 We are a hot air balloon festival which includes hot air balloons, a carnival, vendors and live entertainment. May 20-22, 2022 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Amenities: Senior Citizen Discount, Student Discount, Family Friendly, Free Parking. View Website Phone: 985-750-3905 Email: bprcc.70427@gmail.com Postcards from Louisiana. Guitarist on Royal St. Listen on iTunes. Listen on Google Play. Listen on Google Podcasts. Listen on Spotify. Listen on Stitcher. Listen on TuneIn. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.   

468. Part 1 of our interview with returning guest Sybil Gage. Born and raised in New Orleans Sybil had front row schooling in what makes that city great. Now living in Florida, Sybil is spreading New Orleans music to the rest of the world. The “Little Dynamo” is slinky in sequins, and funky in fishnets and has become the darling of the East Coast from New Orleans (Old U.S. Mint Theater) to New York City (Triad Theater W. 72nd St. Broadway). Witness “Sybil Gage and Her Mighty Catahoulas” and a typical evening will include the legendary music of Professor Longhair and James Booker, fun tunes from Smiley Lewis and Jesse Hill and Eddie Bo, blues from Elmore James, Little Willie John, Mississippi John Hurt, Robert Johnson, Etta James, Gus Cannon, as well as many of her own award winning original contributions. On intimate evenings, with only piano to accompany, she sings Pre War Blues, Hokum, Traditional New Orleans inspired Jazz and original tunes that fit seamlessly into her vast repertoire. This week in Louisiana history. May 7, 1862. The Union Army captures Baton Rouge during the Civil War. This week in New Orleans history. The corner stone for Notre Dame Seminary on Carrollton Avenue was laid on May 7, 1922. This week in Louisiana. 46th Annual Cochon de Lait Festival 1832 Leglise Mansura, LA 71350 May 12-15, 2022 The first official festival was in 1961, but that doesn't mean that is when the magic happened. That happend in 1960 during Mansura's Centennial celebration when over 10,000 people converged on Mansura. From that weekend on, Mansura has been known as the Cochon de Lait Festival of the world. After celebrating for 12 years straight and a record crowd of 100,000 in 1972, the town of Mansura took a little break. That all changed in 1987 when the Cochon de Lait festival was revived and Mansura has been never been the same again. We continue the tradition again this year. The Mansura Chamber of Commerce invites you to come pass a good time and join us for the 46th annual Cochon de Lait Festival! Postcards from Louisiana. Lauren Sturm sings and plays piano. Listen on iTunes. Listen on Google Play. Listen on Google Podcasts. Listen on Spotify. Listen on Stitcher. Listen on TuneIn. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.   

467. Part 2 of our interview with Jeremy Reynolds about is new play debuting this week, “River Pirates and the Treasure of Pointe Coupee.” "River Pirates" is directed by Mark D. Guinn in the Arthur W. Stone Theatre, located in Howard Auditorium. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. April 26-30 and at 2 p.m. May 1 in Stone Theatre. This week in Louisiana history. April 30, 1926. Formal dedication of the present LSU campus took place after being mover from the Pentagon Barracks Campus. This week in New Orleans history. The F. W. Woolworth store at 8207 Oak Street was gutted by a suspicious fire on April 30, 1969. Also damaged was the adjacent Disabled American Veterans store. More than twenty-five NOFD units worked to control the blaze. No injuries were reported. A large part of the Carrollton area lost electrical power as a result of the fire. This week in Louisiana. New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival April 29, 2022 - May 8, 2022 1751 Gentilly Blvd New Orleans LA 70119 The annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival draws close to a half million music lovers to hear every music genre. The festival's culinary offerings are almost just as good as the music! People come just to get their mitts on fest favorites such as mango freeze, cochon de lait po-boy and Crawfish Monica, just to name a few. Jazz Fest is an annual tradition for a legion of locals and fans from all over the world. Check out our website of the line up! View Website Phone: 504-410-4100 Postcards from Louisiana. Band plays at the BMC bar. Listen on iTunes. Listen on Google Play. Listen on Google Podcasts. Listen on Spotify. Listen on Stitcher. Listen on TuneIn. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.   

459. We talk to Lynda Woolard, host of the "Louisiana Lefty" podcast. "Lynda Woolard’s political life started with Barack Obama, in a campaign and advocacy relationship that lasted from his 2007 announcement to his 2013 inauguration. She was then recruited by the Louisiana Democratic Party to create and run their grassroots mobilization effort, Team Blue Dat, until Governor John Bel Edwards’ election in 2015. In 2017, she convened a weekly statewide “Resistance Leadership” conference call to connect new organizers with experts in the field, so they could share strategies and best practices for countering the worst elements of the Trump presidency. She also organized with national groups working against Republican attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. In 2018, she led statewide field efforts for the Unanimous Jury Coalition to pass Constitutional Amendment 2, ending Louisiana's discriminatory practice that allowed a defendant to be convicted of a felony with a non-unanimous jury. She also received the Organizer of the Decade award from the Louisiana Democratic Party. In 2019, Lynda was one of John Bel Edwards’ first hires for his re-election campaign. After a pandemic year of Democratic presidential campaign zooms, she launched the Louisiana Lefty podcast in January 2021, available on your favorite podcast platform or at LouisianaLefty.Rocks. Later that year, she managed the PAC for Justice campaign in support of Orleans Parish’s new sheriff, Susan Hutson. .... In her free time, Lynda raises Monarch butterflies, cares for her many rescue pets, plans trips to cities where Hamilton the musical is playing, and enthusiastically supports the New Orleans Saints" (Bayou Brief). This week in Louisiana history. March 6, 1867. General Philip Sheridan arrives in New Orleans to command the Fifth Military District (Louisiana and Texas). during Reconstruction. This week in New Orleans history. On March 5, 1831, the New Orleans Canal & Banking Company was chartered by Act 18 of the Louisiana Legislature for the purpose of financing and digging the New Basin Canal. This week in Louisiana. Acadiana Center for the Arts 101 W. Vermilion St. Lafayette LA 70501 If you're a lover of the arts, the Acadiana Center for the Arts is a great place for you to check out neat visual art exhibitions and live concert performances. Plus, the Center hosts the montly ArtWalk throughout the Downtown Lafayette Cultural District. Postcards from Louisiana. Treme Brass Band plays at the dba. Listen on iTunes. Listen on Google Play. Listen on Google Podcasts. Listen on Spotify. Listen on Stitcher. Listen on TuneIn. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.     

466. Part 1 of our interview with Jeremy Reynolds, part 1. River Pirates. he School of Theatre’s next production, “River Pirates and the Treasure of Pointe Coupee,” written by Dr. Jeremy Reynolds and directed by Mark D. Guinn. Performances for “River Pirates and the Treasure at Pointe Coupee” will be at 7:30 p.m. April 26-30 and at 2 p.m. May 1 in Stone Theatre. This week in Louisiana history. April 23, 1863. Seminary (LSU) closes after invasion of Red River Valley by federal forces under Gen. Banks. Military equipment donated to the Confederate Army, but library and other items destroyed by order of Gen. T. Kilby Smith of the U.S. Army. Structure saved thanks to Gen. W.T. Sherman. This week in New Orleans history. On April 23, 1939, the Zephyr first whisked New Oregonians into the sky along its winding path around the park.  Harry Jr. remembered, when he was a twelve year-old, "It was fantastic to get on top of the Zephyr and see nothing but cow pasture as far as you could see in Gentilly". This week in Louisiana. Good Eats with a Side of Live Music Just about anywhere you go in the Lafayette area, you'll hear the sounds of Cajun and Zydeco music and we dare you to try and keep your feet still. The area is home to many notable musicians including Chubby Carrier, Zachary Richard and Roddie Romero, just to name a few. You won't have to choose between eating out or catching a live music show in Lafayette—the are plenty of spots where you can enjoy both at the same time. Head over to Randol's to enjoy some fresh Louisiana with a side of Zydeco! Visit early or late and you're bound to find folks on the dance floor. If a laid back outdoor experience is more your style, head over to The Wurst Biergarten for a great selection of craft beers, casual dining and music from world-class local musicians like Cedric Watson. Enjoy authentic Cajun cuisine at Prejean's paired with, you guessed it, live music! Taste everything from classic dishes like char-grilled oysters, po'boys and etouffee, to unique dishes like gator "wings," pork skin fried pickles and crawfish enchiladas. Postcards from Louisiana. Ghaliavolt plays on Frenchman. Listen on iTunes.Listen on Google Play.Listen on Google Podcasts.Listen on Spotify.Listen on Stitcher.Listen on TuneIn.The Louisiana Anthology Home Page.Like us on Facebook.  

465. Part 2 of our interview with Wesley Harris. Our friend Wesley has not only been in local law enforcement for decades, he has also become a local historian investigating Lincoln Parish and North Louisiana. His books include Ruston, Neither Fear Nor Favor, Fish out of Water, Burglary for the Patrol Officer, The Roundup: The Military, the Marshals, and Political Shenanigans in Claiborne and Lincoln Parishes, 1874, William R. Meadows: Slave, Soldier, Symbol. Join us as we discuss that local history with Wesley. This week in Louisiana history. April 16, 1718. Official date of founding of New Orleans. This week in New Orleans history. Acclaimed author Mary Alice Fontenot  was born on April 17, 1910.  She wrote the "Clovis Crawfish" series, in which the title character and his animal friends experienced a host of adventures. The goal of the series, for which she penned 18 different books, was to teach life lessons to children while helping them learn a little of the Cajun French language; Clovis and his pals spoke mostly English with Cajun sayings and songs thrown in. She also wrote other books, including "The Star Seed" and "The Louisiana Experience." Ms. Fontenot passed away on May 12, 2003. This week in Louisiana. Festival International de Louisiane April 27-May 1, 2022 315 Lee Ave Lafayette, LA (337) 232-8086 info@festivalinternational.org Welcome to Festival! Our cultural celebration is known around the globe for its bold and diverse music, food, art & unforgettable experiences. We can’t wait to take over Lafayette again next year as we celebrate our 36th annual event with you all. Stay tuned for updates & remember we are all in this together! Transforming downtown Lafayette into an entertainment mecca every April, Festival International boasts top-notch music performances, gourmet food, and handcrafted artworks from all over the place! See you April 27-May 1, 2022. Bon Festival! There’s still time to grab your 2021 Official Pin & Poster! Postcards from Louisiana. Alicia Renee — Blue Eyes. Listen on iTunes. Listen on Google Play. Listen on Google Podcasts. Listen on Spotify. Listen on Stitcher. Listen on TuneIn. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.    

464. Part 1 of our interview with Wesley Harris. Our friend Wesley has not only been in local law enforcement for decades, he has also become a local historian investigating Lincoln Parish and North Louisiana. His books include Ruston, Neither Fear Nor Favor, Fish out of Water, Burglary for the Patrol Officer, The Roundup: The Military, the Marshals, and Political Shenanigans in Claiborne and Lincoln Parishes, 1874, William R. Meadows: Slave, Soldier, Symbol. Join us as we discuss that local history with Wesley. This week in Louisiana history. April 9, 1682. Louisiana Territory is so named by the Sieur de La Salle who reaches the mouth of the Mississippi April 9 with a party of 50 men after descending from the Illinois River. This week in New Orleans history. This week in Louisiana. Louisiana Lao New Year Celebration April 2-17, 2022 View Website 7913 Champa Ave. Broussard LA 70518 Lanexang Village celebrates the Lao New Year every Easter weekend with a three-day festival that includes live music, a beauty pageant, parades, sand castle building, kids activities, and several vendors selling clothes, jewelry, music and food from Southeast Asia. $50 VIP all-access passes are available and includes reserved parking, food, a free guided tour, access to VIP parade lounge and to the Tea-time performance banquet.  Amenities: General Information, Family Friendly, Handicapped Accessible, Free Parking. Postcards from Louisiana. Beasts of Bourbon. Listen on iTunes. Listen on Google Play. Listen on Google Podcasts. Listen on Spotify. Listen on Stitcher. Listen on TuneIn. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.   

463. Part 2 of our talk with Jari Honora about researching genealogy in New Orleans and Louisiana. Jari is a genealogist working in New Orleans helping connect people to their past. He provides genealogical and historical research services to the general public. He specializing in families and institutions in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast.According to Mark Roudané, "Mr. Honora has thoroughly researched my Roudanez family history, providing me with information that goes far beyond typical online investigation. His expertise, knowledge of the archives, and attention to historical clues and context is incredible. What's more, he is an engaging and well prepared public speaker. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!" This week in Louisiana history. April 2, 1880. La. Western R/R brought to Lake Charles from Lacassine the first country produce ever delivered by rail. This week in New Orleans history. Daniel Henry Holmes Establishes D.H. Holmes Department Store, April 2, 1842. This week in Louisiana. River City Fest April 7-9, 2022 View Website 192-198 Elm St Logansport LA 71049 The 38th Annual River City Fest Dates is slated for April 7-9, 2022. This year’s fest will consist of a pageant, parade, carnival, arts & crafts, food vendors, a corn hole tournament, an arm-wrestling tournament, numerous children’s activities, car, truck & motorcycle show, treasure hunt, fireworks and a street dance with live entertainment provided by “Jansen Matte”, opening for “Travis Matte & the Kingpins” on Saturday April 9, 2022. There will also be live entertainment on Friday night. For more information, please contact the numbers listed below. Contact information: Kathi Wells - kathiwells@yahoo.com 318-286-3751 - Allison Felts 318-228-3940. Family Friendly, Free Admission, Handicapped Accessible, Free Parking Postcards from Louisiana. Jordon on the accordion. Listen on iTunes. Listen on Google Play. Listen on Google Podcasts. Listen on Spotify. Listen on Stitcher. Listen on TuneIn. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.  

462. Part 1 of our talk with Jari Honora about researching genealogy in New Orleans and Louisiana. Jari is a genealogist working in New Orleans helping connect people to their past. He provides genealogical and historical research services to the general public. He specializing in families and institutions in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. You can follow his research at his Blog CreoleGen. According to Mark Roudané, "Mr. Honora has thoroughly researched my Roudanez family history, providing me with information that goes far beyond typical online investigation. His expertise, knowledge of the archives, and attention to historical clues and context is incredible. What's more, he is an engaging and well prepared public speaker. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!" This week in Louisiana history. March 26, 1803. Laussat arrives in Louisiana to take control of colony for Napoleon. This week in New Orleans history. On March 26, 1860, the city council (by Ordinance #5044) authorized the Surveyor to draw up plans showing all unoccupied land owned by the city that was not set apart for public use. The law further authorized the Auctioneer, under the supervision of the Finance Committee of the Council, to sell those properties. This week in Louisiana. Books Along The Teche Literary Festival April 1-3, 2022 View Website 317 E. Main St. New Iberia LA 70560 Various venues will celebrate literature and its impact on the area's culture with storytelling, workshops, readers theatre, music, bourée lessons and tournament, bus and boat tours, a 5K run and food, food, food. Anyone who is familiar with James Lee Burke and his fictional character, detective Dave Robicheaux, knows of New Iberia and our fascinating blend of heritage, hospitality and history. Family Friendly, Handicapped Accessible, Free Parking. Postcards from Louisiana. Utility Brewing with Dean Norton & Joanne Galli. Listen on iTunes. Listen on Google Play. Listen on Google Podcasts. Listen on Spotify. Listen on Stitcher. Listen on TuneIn. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.     

461. Part 2 of our talk with Emily Toth, Emily, a Robert Penn Warren Professor of English and Women's Studies at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, is a scholar, novelist, advice columnist, and feminist activist. She earned her PhD from The Johns Hopkins University. Toth's scholarly work includes over 300 articles and papers about academic mentoring, Louisiana literature and culture, women's humor, and music; biographies of the American women writers Kate Chopin and Grace Metalious; a cultural history of menstruation; edited collections of Chopin's papers and last short story collection, and a volume of essays about regionalism in women's writing. Toth's 1990 biography of Kate Chopin was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. Toth's historical novel Daughters of New Orleans (1983) was named a "Best Feminist Historical Novel" by Romantic Times in 1984. Toth was also the founder and editor of the journal Regionalism and the Female Imagination (formerly The Kate Chopin Newsletter) from 1975-1979 and on the editorial board of the journal Southern Studies. This week in Louisiana history. March 20, 1839. Shreveport become a "city" on the northern end of the Red River. This week in New Orleans history. St. Joseph's Day is widely celebrated each March 19th in New Orleans. This week in Louisiana. Crawfest March 18-20, 2022 3:00pm - 9:00pm View Website 3901 Fairfield Ave Shreveport LA 71104 Crawfest is a celebration of  food, art, music, and community, held in Shreveport's historic Betty Virginia Park, March 18-20, 2022. Free Parking Phone: 318-673-7727 Did you miss us? After 3 years Crawfest is BACK in the Park! This year Crawfest will be a THREE day festival. Get ready for a full weekend of live music, food, art, drink, and fun in the park. The lineup will be out soon. DATES & TIMES Friday, March 18. 3 PM – 9 PM Saturday, March 19. 11 AM – 9 PM Sunday, March 20. Noon – 7 PM About Crawfest The first festival of its kind ever to be held in Shreveport’s historic Betty Virginia Park, Crawfest is a celebration of food, music, and community.  In its 2017 debut, Crawfest hosted over 6,000 people to the free admission event, and in 2018 the crowd of over 10,000 marked the largest single day gathering in the park’s history.  Concessions include Louisiana crawfish boiled onsite, a whole hog roast, smoked barbecue, and various other food, desserts, and drinks from a variety of local vendors. It’s history in the making…see you March 18-20, 2022! Postcards from Louisiana. Treme Brass Band at dba. Listen on iTunes. Listen on Google Play. Listen on Google Podcasts. Listen on Spotify. Listen on Stitcher. Listen on TuneIn. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.  

460. Part 1 of our talk with Emily Toth, Emily, a Robert Penn Warren Professor of English and Women's Studies at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, is a scholar, novelist, advice columnist, and feminist activist. She earned her PhD from The Johns Hopkins University. Toth's scholarly work includes over 300 articles and papers about academic mentoring, Louisiana literature and culture, women's humor, and music; biographies of the American women writers Kate Chopin and Grace Metalious; a cultural history of menstruation; edited collections of Chopin's papers and last short story collection, and a volume of essays about regionalism in women's writing. Toth's 1990 biography of Kate Chopin was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. Toth's historical novel Daughters of New Orleans (1983) was named a "Best Feminist Historical Novel" by Romantic Times in 1984. Toth was also the founder and editor of the journal Regionalism and the Female Imagination (formerly The Kate Chopin Newsletter) from 1975-1979 and on the editorial board of the journal Southern Studies. This week in Louisiana history. March 12, 1812. President James Madison transmitted to the Senate the proceedings of the La. Constitution of 1812. This week in New Orleans history. Andrew Jackson Young, born March 12, 1932 in New Orleans, is an American politician, diplomat, activist and pastor from Georgia. He has served as a Congressman from Georgia's 5th congressional district, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, and Mayor of Atlanta. He served as President of the National Council of Churches USA, was a member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, and was a supporter and friend of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This week in Louisiana. Amite Oyster Festival March 18-20, 2022 13143 Wardline Rd. Amite LA 70422 Website Phone: 800-542-7520 We are excited to announce the Amite Oyster Festival will be back in the Spring of 2022. Mark your calendars now and plan on joining us for three great days of food, music, rides and much more. The Amite Oyster Festival is a one-of-a-kind festival. In the spring of every year this family fun fest attracts visitors from all over the country. Great music, great fun, and of course great oysters are waiting to be enjoyed in Amite, Louisiana. A full weekend festival includes music from Cajun, country, rock and roll, and reggae artists. When something is this good, why limit it to one weekend? The Amite Oyster Festival has grown to become a month long event for the Town of Amite City to celebrate the oyster industry, the Oyster Festival and the Town of Amite City. Come on out on a weekend before the fest, and you'll be treated to a shuckin' good time! Postcards from Louisiana. Will & the Foxhounds at the BMC Bar. Listen on iTunes. Listen on Google Play. Listen on Google Podcasts. Listen on Spotify. Listen on Stitcher. Listen on TuneIn. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.     

458. We chat with Matt Haines author of The Big Book of King Cake. Finally, a book about king cake! "'I once ate more than eighty king cakes in a single Carnival,' author Matt Haines proudly remembers, demonstrating his dedication to this delicious Mardi Gras tradition. 'So you can imagine how amazed I was to learn there has never been a coffee table book dedicated to king cakes!' The Big Book of King Cake changes that with beautiful photography of more than one hundred and fifty unique king cakes, as well as stories from the diverse and talented bakers who make them." This week in Louisiana history. February 26, 1961. Common Street Cemetery (Lake Charles) established. This week in New Orleans history. Carnival Day was celebrated on February 26 in 1952, 1963, and 1974. This week in Louisiana. Krewe of Highland Mardi Gras Parade FEBRUARY 27, 2022 2:00pm - 1:34am View Website Highland and Gilbert Shreveport La 71104 One of Shreveport-Bossier's most unique Carnival season events, the Krewe of Highland Mardi Gras Parade, will roll at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February. 27. The parade is known for its unpredictable "throws" - including Moon Pies, grilled hot dogs, and packaged ramen noodles - as well as marching units, do-it-yourself floats and more. The parade begins at the intersection of Gregg Avenue and Gilbert Drive and follows a circular route through the historic Highland neighborhood. For a complete guide to upcoming Mardi Gras parades and events in Shreveport, visit www.ShreveportMardiGras.com. Amenities: Family Friendly, Free Admission, Parking, Free Parking, Street Parking. Postcards from Louisiana. Treme Brass Band at the dba. "Big Chief" & "Go to the Mardi Gras." Listen on iTunes. Listen on Google Play. Listen on Google Podcasts. Listen on Spotify. Listen on Stitcher. Listen on TuneIn. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.     

 457. Part 2 of our interview with Sharlene Sinegal-DeCuir. "I am a Louisiana girl born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana. I grew up a devout catholic, listening to zydeco music, eating gumbo and speaking Creole French, a typical southwestern Louisiana upbringing. I completed my undergraduate education at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans and my graduate work at Louisiana State University. Currently I am an Associate Professor of History at Xavier University of Louisiana." This week in Louisiana history. February 20, 1811. President Madison signed bill providing for Louisiana's statehood. This week in New Orleans history. On February 19, 1921, a four inch cannonball crashed through the front wall of Mrs. A. Stenhouse, 73, of 317 Alix Street in Algiers. Apparently several young pranksters had loaded a Civil War Era cannon in Jackson Square and fired it across the river. Windows and glass light were broken in the square. This week in Louisiana. 7th Annual Courir de Mardi Gras de L'anse/Mermentau Cove February19, 2022 8:00 am - 7:00 pm View Website 1174 Lafosse Rd. Morse, LA 70559     Old Fashion Mardi Gras Run with music, fun and family (Kids too) "Respecting Tradition" on horse back and trailers! Growing up Cajun is as lucky as lucky can get! By reviving old traditions and sharing stories of days gone by, we hope to preserve the memories of our ancestors. Come enjoy Mardi Gras Cajun Style! Phone: 337-356-6045. Postcards from Louisiana. Treme Brass Band. Listen on iTunes.Listen on Google Play.Listen on Google Podcasts.Listen on Spotify.Listen on Stitcher.Listen on TuneIn.The Louisiana Anthology Home Page.Like us on Facebook.

456. Part 1 of our interview with Sharlene Sinegal-DeCuir about changing narratives about the Civil War and Reconstruction. "I am a Louisiana girl born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana. I grew up a devout catholic, listening to zydeco music, eating gumbo and speaking Creole French, a typical southwestern Louisiana upbringing. I completed my undergraduate education at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans and my graduate work at Louisiana State University. Currently I am an Associate Professor of History at Xavier University of Louisiana." This week in Louisiana history. February 12, 1700. Fort de La Boulaye, aka Fort Mississippi, est. 30 miles south of present day N.O. This week in New Orleans history. Historians gathered with the Plessy and Ferguson families and a member of the Louisiana Supreme Court in New Orleans on February 12 2009, to unveil a historical marker recalling the case. "It is no longer Plessy v Ferguson. It is Plessy and Ferguson", said Keith Plessy in a public broadcasting radio interview. The marker was placed on the corner of Press and Royal Streets, near the location of the former railway station where Plessy had boarded his train. This week in Louisiana. The Annual Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Pet Parade February 13, 2022 11:00am - 1:27am View Website 3701 Hudson St. Shrevepor Shreveport, LA 71109     The annual Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Pet Parade is held during the Mardi Gras season. Please plan to attend and join in the FUN. Bring your pets, children, and all of your family and friends. The 2021 pet parade will be held on Sunday, Feb. 13, beginning at 11 a.m. For information and to register a pet to take part in the parade, visit http://barkusandmeoux.org. Phone: 318-635-1361. Postcards from Louisiana. "The Hurricane" by the Texas Honor Choir. Listen on iTunes.Listen on Google Play.Listen on Google Podcasts.Listen on Spotify.Listen on Stitcher.Listen on TuneIn.The Louisiana Anthology Home Page.Like us on Facebook. 

455. Part 2 of our interview with Tiffany Jones, aka Doubledeemuva. "Hey Playa! Are you tired of listening to mainstream media? Do you want to hear facts not fiction? If so, join me Doubledeemuva with the Blaqurate news where I am black and the news is always petty as hell but accurate. On this podcast I go beyond the headlines to find out what's really going down. I cover politics, current events, social justice and so much more. Are you ready to sip the Real Tea with me!!!!" This week in Louisiana history. February 5, 1883. First train service from New Orleans to California. This week in New Orleans history. Ruth's Chris Steak House owner Ruth Fertel was born February 5, 1927. This week in Louisiana. February 05, 20226:00 pm - 8:00 pmView WebsiteMain St.New Iberia LA 70560     Family style Mardi Gras Celebration on the banks of the Bayou Teche on Historic Main Street New Iberia.  Amenities: Family Friendly, Handicapped Accessible, Parking, Bus Parking, Free Parking, Street Parking Postcards from Louisiana. Funky 544.Listen on iTunes.Listen on Google Play.Listen on Google Podcasts.Listen on Spotify.Listen on Stitcher.Listen on TuneIn.The Louisiana Anthology Home Page.Like us on Facebook. 

454. Part 1 of our interview with Tiffany Jones, who also is known as Doubledeemuva. "Hey Playa! Are you tired of listening to mainstream media? Do you want to hear facts not fiction? If so, join me Doubledeemuva with the Blaqurate news where I am black and the news is always petty as hell but accurate. On this podcast I go beyond the headlines to find out what's really going down. I cover politics, current events, social justice and so much more. Are you ready to sip the Real Tea with me!!!!"     This week in Louisiana history. January 29, 1699. (According to one account) Iberville first landed at Pensacola Bay. This week in New Orleans history. On January 29, 1969, Clay Shaw was brought to trial for conspiring to assassinate President Kennedy. This week in Louisiana. Cajun Food Tours No trip to Lafayette is complete without sampling your fill of boudin, cracklins and other Cajun staples. Schedule a tasting trip with Cajun Food Tours and stop at six different eateries where you'll learn about the history of the cuisine and sample some of the best dishes in town, all for one low price. Postcards from Louisiana. D. L. Menard with L'Angelus.Listen on iTunes.Listen on Google Play.Listen on Google Podcasts.Listen on Spotify.Listen on Stitcher.Listen on TuneIn.The Louisiana Anthology Home Page.Like us on Facebook.  

453. Part 2 of our interview with Sue Lincoln. Sue is a veteran and widely-respected reporter who has been covering Louisiana politics for nearly three decades. Originally from Long Beach, California, Sue’s career in journalism began on the radio in Los Angeles. After moving to Louisiana, Sue earned her bachelor’s degree. For ten years, from 2000-2010, she was the Assistant News Director at Louisiana Network. Sue also worked as the education reporter for Louisiana Public Broadcasting and has contributed to various state publications as a freelance journalist. But she is perhaps best known as the voice of the popular politics Capitol Access. This week in Louisiana history. January 22, 1731 King Louis XV takes back colony from Company of the Indies. This week in New Orleans history. The Liberty ship Warren Stone was lauched at Delta Shipbuilding Company on January 22, 1944. This week in Louisiana. Top Restaurants and Culinary Experiences in Ruston Ruston is part of the Delta Delights Culinary Trail in northern Louisiana where sweet peaches are queen and a bustling college town offers delicious dining. Beau Vines Steakhouse Beau Vines is a fine dining steak house offering premiere cut steaks over an open fire grill. RAW This contemporary sushi restaurant serves up unique sushi rolls and combination make with the freshest ingredients. Sundown Tavern Sundown Tavern is known for its eclectic decorations and relaxed atmosphere. Mitcham Farms Peach Store Even if you’ve only ever heard of Ruston, there’s a good chance you already know about its peaches. Mitcham Farms Peach Store, has Ruston tradition running through it. Not only can you stop in for the sweetest peaches in Louisiana, but also peach ice cream, fudge, and countless other peach treats and products. Log Cabin Grill & Market Log Cabin Mesquite Grill offers some of the best mesquite grilled meats in all of Louisiana. Portico Bar & Grill Portico’s large menu truly has something for everyone – from flavorful Honey Sriracha Shrimp Tacos and Caribbean maxi to comforting Southern-style Bone-in Pork Chop and Chicken Fried Steak. Utility Brewing Co. At Utility Brewing Co., you’ll get the best of both worlds – beer and pizza! Postcards from Louisiana. BeauSoleis & Michael Doucet.Listen on iTunes.Listen on Google Play.Listen on Google Podcasts.Listen on Spotify.Listen on Stitcher.Listen on TuneIn.The Louisiana Anthology Home Page.Like us on Facebook. 

452. Part 1 of our conversation with Sue Lincoln. Sue is a veteran and widely-respected reporter who has been covering Louisiana politics for nearly three decades. Originally from Long Beach, California, Sue’s career in journalism began on the radio in Los Angeles. After moving to Louisiana, Sue earned her bachelor’s degree. For ten years, from 2000-2010, she was the Assistant News Director at Louisiana Network. Sue also worked as the education reporter for Louisiana Public Broadcasting and has contributed to various state publications as a freelance journalist. But she is perhaps best known as the voice of the popular politics Capitol Access. She has also been a reporter for the Bayou Brief. This week in Louisiana history. January 16, 1962 Students at Southern Univ. begin civil rights demonstrations. This week in New Orleans history. January 16, 2006. The "Chocolate City Speech" is the nickname that some have given to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day speech by Mayor Ray Nagin on January 16, 2006, several months after Hurricane Katrina. This week in Louisiana.  History Tour of Natchitoches Natchitoches and the surrounding area. Natchitoches is the oldest city in the Louisiana Purchase, and both the city and its surrounding towns are filled with historical sites that tell of the state’s unique cultural history. Start your journey just by walking through Natchitoches itself, where you’ll find charming restaurants and shops in its 33-block downtown historical downtown district. A short drive outside of Natchitoches are numerous Louisiana State Historic Sites (Fort St. Jean Baptiste and Los Adaes) and the plantations of Cane River Creole National Historical Park. Discover the top things to do in Natchitoches. Postcards from Louisiana. Jay Dufour.Listen on iTunes.Listen on Google Play.Listen on Google Podcasts.Listen on Spotify.Listen on Stitcher.Listen on TuneIn.The Louisiana Anthology Home Page.Like us on Facebook. 

451. We talk to Lamar White about the death of Huey Long. Our friend Lamar White has recent written a series of major articles on the final days and death of Huey Long. Using his research skills as both a reporter and a lawyer, Lamar closely examines the testimonies and physical evidence regarding the assassination of the Kingfish. He concludes that the initial account was substantially correct, and that Huey Long was killed by Carl Weiss, Sr. Listen today to hear Lamar go through the evidence, right down to the supposed bullet holes in the marble walls of the capitol in Baton Rouge. This week in Louisiana history. January 8, 1811. In Louisiana, a 500-slave revolt was led by Charles Deslondes at German Coast. The revolt lasted two days. This week in New Orleans history. The USA wins the Battle of New Orleans, January 8, 1815. This week in Louisiana. Creole Nature Trail All-American Road Calcasieu, Cameron and Jefferson Davis Parishes Starting on the outskirts of Lake Charles and ending at the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road is a network of byways where you’ll find more than 400 bird species, alligators galore and 26 miles of Gulf of Mexico beaches. Also called “America’s Outback,” the Creole Nature Trail takes visitors through 180 miles of southwest Louisiana’s backroads. You’ll pass through small fishing villages, National Wildlife Refuges to reach the little-visited, remote Holly and Cameron beaches. Take a side trip down to Sabine Lake, or drive onto a ferry that takes visitors across Calcasieu Pass. Throughout the trip, expect to see exotic birds; this area is part of the migratory Mississippi Flyway. Postcards from Louisiana. "Thank God and Huey Long." Louie Ludwig.Listen on iTunes.Listen on Google Play.Listen on Google Podcasts.Listen on Spotify.Listen on Stitcher.Listen on TuneIn.The Louisiana Anthology Home Page.Like us on Facebook.  

450. Part 2 of our interview with Ashley Steenson. Ashley has been researching Teddy Roosevelt in Louisiana. He came here frequently to hunt, and he set up the first national park in Louisiana, Breton Island Reservation, on November 31, 1905. "I’m a PhD student in American intellectual and political history (1850-1950) at The University of Alabama. I completed my MA in history at the University of Mississippi in May 2020. My research considers the connections between political ideologies in the South and the Northeast, primarily during the early twentieth century. I received a graduate minor in gender studies from the Sarah Isom Center in 2020 and serve as a graduate student council member for the Southern Historical Association (2021-2023)." This week in Louisiana history. January 1, 1954. KSLA TV channel 12 in Shreveport, LA (CBS) begins broadcasting   This week in New Orleans history. The first Sugar Bowl game was played there on January 1, 1935, against the Philadelphia Temple Owls. The last was on December 31, 1974 when Nebraska beat Florida 14-10. This week in Louisiana. Situated on the west bank of the Mississippi River directly across from New Orleans, the city of Gretna boasts a quaint, small-town environment within its 4.5 square miles that includes a cultural district and two nationally-recognized historic districts. More than one hundred years since its incorporation in 1913, the city continues to emulate a streetscape of small-town America from long ago, while simultaneously embracing the future with its first female mayor, Belinda C. Constant. Experience Gretna’s charm and rich history as you stroll through its landmarks and enjoy the good food, friendly faces, and exciting seasonal activities.  You will find Gretna a delight for all ages. Postcards from Louisiana. Lauren Sturm / Alizah Star. Listen on iTunes.Listen on Google Play.Listen on Google Podcasts.Listen on Spotify.Listen on Stitcher.Listen on TuneIn.The Louisiana Anthology Home Page.Like us on Facebook.