136. Part 2 of our interview with Sim Shattuck. Sim was born in
Decatur, Georgia, has lived in Baton Rouge, Dallas, and New York
City, although most of his growing years were in Northern
Virginia, where he graduated from George Mason University in
1972. He earned his Ph.D. in English from the University of
Southern Mississippi in 1997. He retired from teaching English
at Louisiana Tech University and is currently living in
Covington, Louisiana. He has also written the following novels:
Yarilo's Dance, Krewe
of Hecate, Basilisk,
& Pleasant
Hurricanes.
- This week in Louisiana history. December 25 1913 "Candy" Candido was born today in New Orleans. You can hear his voice in Disney's "Peter Pan," "Robin Hood," and the Haunted Mansion attraction, among other Disney productions.
- This week in New Orleans history. George Joseph Porter, Jr.
(born December 26, 1947) is best known as the bassist
and singer for The Meters. Along with Art Neville,
Porter formed the group in the mid 1960s and came to be
recognized as one of the progenitors of funk.
- This week in Louisiana.
New Year's Eve in New Orleans
Jackson Square
For the biggest party in the city, head down to Jackson Square – the Quarter is packed with festive partygoers eager to count down the time until the New Year arrives. And because New Orleans does everything a little differently, don’t expect your run of the mill New Years ball drop; instead “Baby New Year” drops from its perch on the top of Jax Brewery followed by a magnificent fireworks show over the Mississippi. Follow the crowds to Bourbon Street and party til’ the early morning, or break away from the group and find your own special spot to celebrate in.
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