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  • 698. Bruce Craft

    698. Bruce Craft
    2026/10/04
    698. Kerr and I interview Bruce Craft at the Punjabi Dhaba Restaurant about his article about it in the new book, Get It while It's Hot. Located off Interstate 12 inside a truck stop in Hammond, Louisiana, Punjabi Dhaba is a renowned roadside eatery serving authentic, home-style North Indian cuisine to truckers, locals, and travelers alike. Celebrating classic Punjabi culinary traditions, the restaurant offers robust, flavorful dishes like butter chicken, garlic naan, and spicy curries, making it a beloved hidden gem of Southern highway dining. Get It While It’s Hot brings together scholars, food writers, influencers, and even a CEO to discuss the phenomenon of eating by the side of the road. This innovative collection examines an increasingly commonplace belief across the U.S. South—that some of the best, most enjoyable food comes from places you would not expect: a gas station, the back of a pickup truck, or a ramshackle building made of plywood. Bruce A. Craft is an instructor of English at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond. His research and writing focus on Southern literature, cultural geography, and the intersections of food, identity, and narrative in the American South. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Another recipe from Celestine Eustis Cooking in Old Creole Days. Hopping John. Take a cupful of cow peas (small black peas) that have been soaked over night, one onion, parsley and a laurel leaf. Let them boil in a quart and a pint of water for an hour, or until soft. Add two cupfuls well washed raw rice. The rice must cook about fifteen or twenty minutes. Then add a quarter of a pound of well-fried sausages, a slice of ham and a small piece of bacon, both cut in small pieces and fried. Put your saucepan aside to soak, or dry. Cover closely. Be careful it does not burn at the bottom. If the rice has to be stirred use a fork, as it turns easily, and still can not be stirred too much, or it becomes soggy. Those old-fashioned black pots are the best to use. ' 'Uncle John,' S. C. This week in Louisiana history. October 2, 1965. Edwin Edwards wins his run for 7th District Congressman. This week in New Orleans history. October 2, 1935: The first Sugar Bowl classic was officially sanctioned, beginning a long tradition of New Year's Day college football in the city. This week in Louisiana. Curry Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze October 2026 (open first weekend of October through the last Sunday of October) 548 Robinson Dr. Rayville, LA 71269 Website: pumpkinpatches.com Phone: (318) 728‑6203 Email: Not listed in search results Curry Farms is a long‑running, family‑owned Christmas tree farm that transforms into one of Northeast Louisiana's most popular pumpkin patches and corn mazes each October. The farm opens the first weekend of October and runs through the last Sunday of the month, offering a full day of fall fun for families, school groups, and visitors from across the region. Pumpkin Patch: Visitors can pick pumpkins straight from the patch, with field trips and family visits throughout October.Corn Maze: A full walk‑through maze where guests learn about growing corn and pumpkins before navigating the paths.Hayrides: Tractor‑pulled hayrides around the farm, included with admission.Farm Attractions: Giant climbing spider web, bounce pillow, hay slide, tire ponies, hay barn, goat feeding, swingy‑thingy swing, and more ' a full lineup of kid‑friendly activities.Family‑Owned Legacy: Curry Farms has been in the same family since the mid‑1800s and continues to operate as a multigenerational farm today. Postcards from Louisiana. James Andrews at the French Quarter Fest. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.
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  • 699. Billy Augustine

    699. Billy Augustine
    2026/10/10
    699. We talk to Billy Augustine about his novel, Four Funerals in Mamou. His novel delivers an authentic coming-of-age story rooted in small-town Louisiana culture, following protagonist Dewey Fontenot after he flees his Cajun hometown following a stint in jail, only to be repeatedly drawn back years later by a succession of family funerals. A native of Beaumont, Texas, who spent much of his youth visiting relatives in Mamou, Augustine draws heavily on his real-life family ties across Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana to craft a humorous and real narrative about second chances, loud and loving families, and the places that never truly let you go. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Benjamine Butler. Butler's Book. Touching his cap, he said: “General Williams’ compliments, and he bids me say to the general commanding that the mob is getting unruly, and asks for orders as to what shall be done with them. “Give my compliments to General Williams, I answered quietly, and tell him to clear the streets at once with his artillery.” The captain left with the message. The members of the city government all sprang to their feet, crying: “Don’t, General; Don’t give such an order as that.” “Why this emotion, gentlemen?” I said. “The cannon are not going to shoot our way, and I have borne this noise and confusion as long as I choose to.” “Wait a while, General, wait a while,” they said, “and we will go out and speak to the people and advise them to go away, and they will disperse.” “Very well,” I said, “so they do disperse, I do not care as to the means; go out and try your hand at it.” And so the mayor made them a speech from the balcony, but they jeered him to his face. Then another spoke, and they chaffed him, calling him all sorts of abusive names, and the speech-making rather increased the uproar. I stood, a little withdrawn from the window, looking across the street, and I saw a man on the sidewalk having a piece of a United States flag in his button-hole. I inquired who he was and was answered that that was Mumford who had torn down the flag, and that it was a piece of it he wore in his button-hole. I told my orderly, who was standing near me, to take a look at the man so that he would know him if he saw him again. Then the mob raised the cry: “Where’s old Butler? Let him show himself; let him come out here if he dare.” The cry was echoed around for a moment: “Where’s old Butler?” I thought it my privilege to answer that call. I stepped forward on the balcony in full sight, with my cap in my hand, and looking on the crowd, as unmoved as possible, said: “Who calls me? I am here.” That answer brought a hush, and just at that time a wonderful noise directed my attention up St. Charles Street. The cause of it was in a moment apparent. The Sixth Maine battery, a finely equipped artillery company with six Napoleons, under Captain Thompson, had been encamped in Tivoli Circle. St. Charles Street, down which the battery was coming, was at that time paved with foot square granite blocks, which were in a very uneven condition. Thompson was one of the most dare-devil furious riders I ever saw, and he was leading his battery down the street as if there were nobody in it, every horse driven at the fullest speed and the bugles sounding the charge. No one who has not seen such a charge can imagine the terrible noise and clamor it makes, the cannoneers clinging to their seats, and the wheels of the guns bounding up inches as they thunder over the uneven stones. As I said, the mob was hushed. They turned their eyes on the approaching avalanche and then sought safety in flight. By the time Captain Thompson saluted as he went by, the whole street was cleared; and when he came “into battery” at the corner, with three guns to clear each street, the scene was as quiet as a children’s playground. This week in Louisiana history. October 9, 1940. McNeese Junior College lost its first football game to Southwestern Louisiana Institute 32-0. This week in New Orleans history. October 9, 1888: Warren Easton was appointed Superintendent of Public Schools, a position he used to transform the city's education system This week in Louisiana. Zwolle Tamale Fiesta October 10'12 (most recently confirmed dates; held the second full weekend of October) Fiesta Grounds, 1100 South Main Street Zwolle, LA 71486 Website: zwolletamalefiesta.com Email: info@zwolletamalefiesta.com Phone: (318) 645‑6111 The Zwolle Tamale Fiesta celebrates the town's Spanish and Native American heritage with three days of food, music, and community events centered around the region's famous hot tamales: Food Booths...
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  • 700. Highlights of Our Podcast

    700. Highlights of Our Podcast
    2026/10/17
    700. Welcome to our 700th episode. Stephen and I discuss the podcast and significant episodes you might want to listen to.Episode 88: Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz Guest & Topic: We interviewed renowned historian, author, and activist Dr. Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz. We brought her on to discuss her lifelong dedication to human rights, indigenous sovereignty, and her critical historical insights regarding social justice and Native American histories. Episode 111: Rain Prud'homme-Cranford Goméz (Part 1) Guest & Topic: We spoke with scholar, poet, and activist Rain Prud'homme-Cranford Goméz. We sat down with her to discuss her research focusing on issues concerning Louisiana Indian tribes, including the Choctaw, Houma, and Tunica, exploring indigenous literary traditions and cultural preservation. Episode 219: Joseph Dunn (Part 1) Guest & Topic: We interviewed French scholar and activist Joseph Dunn. We talked with him about his vital work keeping French alive in Louisiana, where he advocates for French, Spanish, Creole, and Native American languages as living heritage languages integral to regional culture. Episode 40: Mona Lisa Saloy (Part 1) Guest & Topic: We featured award-winning author, folklorist, educator, and scholar Mona Lisa Saloy. We brought her on to discuss contemporary Creole culture, her poetic work documenting African-American traditions in New Orleans, and the preservation of urban folklore. Episode 57: Fran Holman Guest & Topic: We sat down with biographer Fran Holman. We talked with her about her book chronicling the life of Caroline Dorman, one of Louisiana's most important naturalists and environmentalists, and discussed the reissuing of Dorman's timeless writings on regional ecology. Episode 48: Marsha Recknagel (Part 2) Guest & Topic: We interviewed professor, literary scholar, and memoirist Marsha Recknagel. We brought her on to discuss her critically acclaimed family memoir If Nights Could Talk, exploring personal narrative, creative writing pedagogy, and extended family dynamics against the backdrop of regional history. Episode 387: Mary Barile (Part 2) Guest & Topic: We spoke with writer, historian, and theatre history scholar Mary Barile. We discussed her book The Irish Rogue and her extensive academic work in playwriting and historical preservation, bringing the past to life on stage and in literature. Episode 321: Linda Duff Niemeir (Part 1) Guest & Topic: We interviewed Linda Duff Niemeir, co-author of Sharecropping in North Louisiana: A Family's Struggle Through the Great Depression. We brought her on to discuss family oral history, the preservation of personal narratives, and the harsh realities of rural economic struggle during the 1930s. Episode 301: Christine Koch Harris (Part 1) Guest & Topic: We sat down with regional historian Christine Koch Harris. We talked with her to uncover overlooked chapters of local North Louisiana history, examining archival records and regional development. Episode 285: Dr. Michael Martin Guest & Topic: We interviewed historian Dr. Michael Martin. We brought him on to discuss his research into Louisiana's agricultural history, focusing on the economic and cultural impact of the sugar and cotton industries in the nineteenth century. Episode 260: Dr. Annette Tuitasi Guest & Topic: We spoke with cultural anthropologist Dr. Annette Tuitasi. We talked with her about immigrant communities in the Gulf Coast region, examining how diverse cultural groups integrate while maintaining distinct heritage practices. Episode 240: Dr. Lawrence Powell Guest & Topic: We welcomed renowned historian Dr. Lawrence Powell to discuss his extensive work on the political history of Louisiana, focusing on the Reconstruction era, populist movements, and the evolution of the state's unique political landscape. Episode 225: Dr. Susan Tucker Guest & Topic: We interviewed author and archivist Dr. Susan Tucker. We brought her on to discuss women's history in the American South, women's autobiographical writings, and the importance of preserving women's papers in institutional archives. Episode 205: Dr. Carl Brasseaux Guest & Topic: We sat down with premier Cajun historian Dr. Carl Brasseaux. We talked with him about his landmark research on Acadian migration, settlement patterns in south Louisiana, and the historical forces that shaped Cajun identity. Episode 190: Dr. Alecia Long Guest & Topic: We interviewed historian Dr. Alecia Long. We brought her on to discuss her work on the social and cultural history of New Orleans, particularly focusing on marginalized communities, tourism, and the hidden histories of the French Quarter. Episode 175: Dr. Thomas Ruys Smith Guest & Topic: We spoke with cultural historian Dr. Thomas Ruys Smith. We discussed his research on nineteenth-century literature of the American South, examining how popular writers mythologized the Mississippi River and the delta landscape. Episode 160: Dr. Mark Cave Guest & Topic: We interviewed oral historian Dr. Mark ...
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  • 697. Stephanie Soileau

    697. Stephanie Soileau
    2026/09/26
    697. This week we chat with Stephanie Soileau about her debut novel, Should the Waters Take Us. It's a critically acclaimed 2026 debut novel. Set in coastal Louisiana, the 336-page book explores Cajun identity, environmental disaster from an oil spill, and an approaching hurricane that threatens a fragile bayou community. You can read more about the book on Penguin Random House. Stephanie Soileau is a fiction writer originally from Southwest Louisiana whose work deeply explores place, community, and the environmental and economic shifts of the Gulf Coast. She is the author of the critically acclaimed short story collection Last One Out Shut Off the Lights (2020) and the novel Should the Waters Take Us (2026), a family saga spanning four centuries from rural France to coastal Louisiana. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. André Norton. Raleston Luck. To the south lay the old cypress swamps, dark glens of rotting wood and sprawling vines. A spur of this unsavory no-man’s land ran close along the road, and looking into it one could almost believe, fancied Val, in the legends told by the early French explorers concerning the giant monsters who were supposed to haunt the swamps and wild lands at the mouth of the Mississippi. He would not have been surprised to see a brontosaurus peeking coyly down at him from twenty feet or so of neck. It was just the sort of place any self-respecting brontosaurus would have wallowed in. But at last they won free from that place of cold and dank odors. Passing through Chalmette, they struck the main highway. From then on it was simple enough. St. Bernard Highway led into St. Claude Avenue and that melted into North Rampart street, one of the boundaries of the old French city. This week in Louisiana history. September 25, 1912. Grabow Lumber Shootout murder suspect Charles Smith, shot by Calcasieu Parish Deputy. This week in New Orleans history. September 25, 2006: The New Orleans Saints returned to the Superdome for the first time after Katrina, defeating the Falcons in a historic "reopening" game. This week in Louisiana. Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience October 1, 2026 ' 7:30 p.m. Acadiana Center for the Arts 101 W. Vermilion St. Lafayette, LA 70501 Website: acadianacenterforthearts.org Phone: Not listed in search results Email: Not listed in search results Sources: Two‑time Grammy Award winner Terrance Simien brings his legendary Creole roots band, The Zydeco Experience, to the Acadiana Center for the Arts for a night celebrating the living traditions of Creole music. The performance, titled 'The Creole Continuum: Transcending Tradition,' pairs Terrance with his daughter Marcella Simien, creating an intergenerational dialogue through accordion, rubboard, and soulful vocals. Creole Heritage: The show explores zydeco as a living cultural lineage ' rhythm, resistance, and storytelling passed down through generations.Grammy‑Winning Band: Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience are known for high‑energy performances that blend tradition with modern roots influences.Family Collaboration: Marcella Simien joins her father onstage, adding a contemporary voice to the Creole musical bloodline.Venue: The Acadiana Center for the Arts provides an intimate, acoustically rich setting in downtown Lafayette.Tickets: $45.00 (per AcA event listing). Postcards from Louisiana. Herlin Riley at Snug Harbor. More cowbell. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.
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  • 695. Christi Green

    695. Christi Green
    2026/09/13
    695. On this episode, we sit down with Lafayette resident Dr. Christi Green — a scholar of law and ethics and leader with the League of Women Voters of Louisiana — to break down everything you need to know ahead of the Fall 2026 elections in Louisiana. Drawing on her deep background in voting rights advocacy, fair mapping, and civil ethics, Christy shares her perspective on the key ballot initiatives, high-stakes races, and shifting election laws impacting Acadiana and the state. Tune in to get informed, get engaged, and make your voice count! Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. jewel bush "House Made of History." Rideau Settlement is where I evacuated in 2005 along with about 20 other relatives when Hurricane Katrina’s wrath pushed us and so many others out of New Orleans. I spent two weeks in this un-GPSable St. Landry Parish village, where my cell phone didn’t work, where there were no streetlights, where everyone woke at sunrise, where everyone identified you by who your parents or grandparents were. It had been nearly eight years since I had last visited my familial land; then due to tragedy — and now due to tragedy. After the funeral services at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, founded in 1897 by the Josephite Fathers and widely referred to as LeBeau church, the kinfolk made a pilgrimage to Uncle Will’s house to pay respects beyond the gravesite. In the diminutive country cemetery where so many of my ancestors rest — Bush, Romar, Rideau — I snapped pictures of headstones: my maternal grandfather’s grandfather, Oscar Bertrand, to whom everyone says my mother bears a remarkable resemblance; my paternal grandfather, Bean, who was a World War II Veteran and school bus driver; and my uncle, June, his son, who served in the Vietnam War. In my family, nicknames are better known and used than given names. This week in Louisiana history. September 11, 1722. First recorded Hurricane in La. destroyed New Orleans "During a hurricane...a large number of unidentified ships were sunk at and near New Orleans." This week in New Orleans history. September 11, 1965: Hurricane Betsy made landfall, causing catastrophic flooding and leading to the creation of the modern New Orleans levee system. This week in Louisiana. Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival September 19'20 Downtown Riverbank, 100 Rue Beauport Natchitoches, LA 71457 Website: meatpiefestival.com Phone: (800) 259‑1714 The Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival celebrates the city's signature dish with two days of food, music, and family‑friendly events along the Cane River Lake riverbank: Meat Pies & Local Food: Dozens of vendors serving classic Natchitoches meat pies and regional specialties.Live Music & Entertainment: Cajun, Zydeco, country, and rock performances throughout the weekend.Contests & Activities: A meat pie eating contest, car show, kids' zone, hot‑air balloons, and fireworks. Postcards from Louisiana. The Rock Block Band at Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.
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  • 696. Audrey Ades

    696. Audrey Ades
    2026/09/19
    696. How did a 19th-century merchant rebuild his life after the War of 1812 and use his fortune to secretly transform the city of New Orleans? We're joined by author Audrey Ades to talk about her picture book biography, Judah Touro Didn’t Want to Be Famous. We dive into Judah’s quiet legacy of stealth philanthropy, the importance of bringing unsung Jewish historical figures to young readers, and the timeless lesson of helping others without needing acclaim. Ades is a children’s book author with a passion for uncovering overlooked historical figures and bringing meaningful, character-driven stories to young readers. Known for her thoughtful approach to themes of community, social justice, and Jewish history, she specializes in translating complex historical legacies into accessible narratives for children. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Benjamin Moore Norman. Norman's New Orleans. In 1699, eighteen years after La Salle had demonstrated the connection of the Mississippi with the Gulf of Mexico, by passing out at its mouth, Iberville succeeded in entering it from the Gulf. Ascending as far as the junction of Red River, he returned, and proceeded, by way of the Gulf, into Lake Pontchartrain. He formed a settlement and erected a fort, at Biloxi, which he left under the command of his brother Bienville, while he returned to France, to induce others to join the colony. Soon after he left, the new commander ascended the Mississippi as far as the present site of New Orleans. In returning, he met a British vessel of sixteen guns, under the command of Capt. Bard, who enquired the bearings of the great river, intimating that it was his intention to establish a colony upon its banks. Bienville, in reply, directed him to go farther west, and thus induced him to turn about; from which circumstance, the place of their meeting was called “The English Turn,” a name which it retains to this day. This week in Louisiana history. September 18, 1799. Sebastian Calvo is appointed governor general of Louisiana. This week in New Orleans history. September 18, 1947: A major hurricane struck the city, causing the Mississippi River to rise to dangerous levels and flooding parts of the West Bank. This week in Louisiana. Alligator Festival September 25'28, 2026 West Bank Bridge Park, 13825 River Rd. Luling, LA 70070 Website: lariverparishes.com The Alligator Festival is a long‑running St. Charles Parish tradition held each September at West Bank Bridge Park in Luling. Hosted by the Rotary Club of St. Charles Parish, the festival raises funds for community projects while offering four days of food, music, rides, and family fun along the Mississippi River. Live Music: A full weekend lineup of local and regional bands on the main stage.Food Booths: Classic Louisiana festival fare ' including fried alligator, alligator sauce piquante, and other River Parishes specialties.Rides & Games: A midway with carnival rides, games, and children's activities.Arts & Crafts: Dozens of vendors selling handmade goods, jewelry, d'cor, and local crafts.Community Mission: Proceeds support Rotary scholarships, playgrounds, and local service projects. Postcards from Louisiana. Tycoon on Decatur St. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.
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  • 694. David Hylan

    694. David Hylan
    2026/09/05
    694. Shreveport in the 1980s and 1990s. In the heart of the Deep South, silence was deadly — until a small group of ordinary people decided to fight back. Join us for a conversation with David Hylan, the award-winning filmmaker and author who just released the book, Small Town Rage: Fighting Back in the Deep South. His 2016 documentary of the same name first brought national attention to ACT UP Shreveport, one of the smallest yet fiercest AIDS activist chapters in America. Now, with his powerful new book, Hylan expands that story, drawing on decades of interviews, archival research, and personal accounts to reveal the courage, grief, humor, and resilience of the activists who confronted hospitals that turned patients away, churches that preached judgment, and politicians who refused to listen. Far from the media spotlight of New York and San Francisco, these men and women forced northwest Louisiana to face the AIDS crisis head-on—and helped change the national conversation about compassion, healthcare, and equality in the process. This is the story of rage, resistance, and the power of ordinary people who refused to disappear. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. The Picayune Creole Cook Book is the definitive cook book for New Orleans Creole cooking. We have the 1910 edition on our website -- all 400 pages, 2006 recipes, 300,000 words, it's a monument to Creole cooking of 110 years ago. We'll start with a Good Cup of Creole Coffee. Is there anything in the whole range of food substances to be compared with it? And is there any city in the world where coffee is so delightfully concocted as in New Orleans? Travelers the world over unite in praise of Creole Coffee, or 'Caf' ' la Cr'ole,' as they are fond of putting it. The Creole cuisinieres succeeded far beyond even the famous chefs of France in discovering the secret of good coffee-making, and they have never yielded the palm of victory. There is no place in the world in which the use of coffee is more general than in the old Creole city of New Orleans, where, from the famous French Market, with its world-renowned coffee stands, to the olden homes on the Bayou St. John, from Lake Pontchartrain to the verge of Southport, the cup of 'Caf' Noir,' or 'Caf' au Lait,' at morning, at noon and at night, has become a necessary and delightful part of the life of the people, and the wonder and the joy of visitors. This week in Louisiana history. September 4, 1766. A huge hurricane struck Galveston and sinking ships as far east as Calcasieu Pass. This week in New Orleans history. September 4, 1888: The first Labor Day parade was held in New Orleans, with thousands of workers marching through the French Quarter for better working conditions. This week in Louisiana. Haynesville Celebration of Butterflies September 14, 2026 Claiborne Parish Fair Complex, 1563 Fairgrounds Dr. Haynesville, LA Website: haynesvillela.org The Haynesville Celebration of Butterflies is a long‑running North Louisiana festival dedicated to monarch butterfly conservation, education, and small‑town community spirit. Now in its 26th year, the festival fills the Claiborne Parish Fair Complex with family activities, vendors, and hands‑on learning experiences. Run for the Butterflies: The Nan McMullen 5K kicks off the morning at 8:00 a.m.Butterfly Parade: A community parade at 10:00 a.m. featuring local groups, decorated floats, and children in butterfly wings.Educational Exhibits: Seminars on monarch conservation, pollinator gardening, and habitat protection.Butterfly Conservatory: A walk‑through enclosure where visitors can see live butterflies up close.Vendors & Activities: Craft booths, food vendors, children's activities, art contests, and plant sales throughout the day. Postcards from Louisiana. The Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers at the French Quarter Fest. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.
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  • 693. Patricia Knight Meyer, 2.

    693. Patricia Knight Meyer, 2.
    2026/08/29
    693. Part 2 of our conversation with Patricia Knight Meyer about her adoption. In her gripping memoir, Wonderland: Memoir of a Black Market Adoption, Patricia unravels the complex and harrowing story of her origins within a illegal adoption ring, exploring the deep psychological ripple effects of a childhood built on hidden truths. Raised under the shadow of secrecy, Meyer masterfully weaves personal memory, investigative persistence, and raw emotional vulnerability to illuminate how illicit adoptions break identity apart and how truth can ultimately piece it back together. Her voice brings vital light to the silenced histories of black market adoptees, offering listeners a compelling exploration of belonging, family ties, and the relentless search for self-discovery. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. A Scribe Called Quess? “Education.” As recently as October of 2009, a group of teachers imported from the Philippines pressed charges for being treated like… and paid no more than… indentured servants. My only question… what the hell were they doing here in the first place? I’m here… more than apt and completely capable of teaching children that look just like I did 20 years ago… and now walk a similar path But in the game of political ponzi that is Post-Katrina, New Orleans… it’s bigger than books and study baby… EDUCATION IS BIG BUSINESS! Unions are shut down wholesale… veteran teachers fired before they can cash in on their pensions — God forbid healthcare… Teachers are outsourced… bussed in — flown in — hell! Prison beds are forecasted based on the amount of children at grade level! Does it get more insidious than that…? This week in Louisiana history. August 28, 1956. Lake Ponchartrain Causeway opened. This week in New Orleans history. August 28, 2005: Mayor Ray Nagin issued the first-ever mandatory evacuation order for New Orleans as Hurricane Katrina approached the Gulf Coast. This week in Louisiana. Vermilionville Living History Museum & Folklife Park Year‑Round Attraction 300 Fisher Rd. Lafayette, LA 70508 Website: bayouvermiliondistrict.org Vermilionville is a 23‑acre living‑history village along Bayou Vermilion, interpreting Acadian, Creole, and Native American cultures from 1765 to 1890. The site features restored and recreated historic homes, costumed artisans, live music, and hands‑on demonstrations that bring early Louisiana to life. Historic Structures: Original and replica buildings including Acadian homes, Creole houses, a chapel, a schoolhouse, and craft workshops ' all documented in the village's architectural listings.Costumed Interpreters: Artisans demonstrate traditional crafts, domestic skills, and cultural practices from the 18th and 19th centuries.Live Music & Cultural Events: Regular Cajun jams, dances, and French‑language gatherings appear on the Vermilionville calendar.Hours: Open Tuesday'Sunday, 10 a.m.'4 p.m.; last admission at 3 p.m. because the full tour takes 60'90 minutes.Experience: Visitors can explore the grounds independently or book guided tours (24‑hour notice recommended). Postcards from Louisiana. The Rock Block Band at Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.
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