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.
135. Part 1 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.
- David Middleton reads "The Shepherd: A Christmas Play." 1951. Saline, Louisiana.
- This week in Louisiana history. December 20, 1941. The
Flying Tigers had their first combat baptism when the
Americans shot down three of four unescorted Japanese bombers.
- This week in New Orleans history. Streecars running from
Canal Street to Lee Circle via Carondelet Street and St.
Charles Street in the Central Business District began running
again, after Hurricane Katrina, on December 19, 2006 at
10:30am Central time.
- This week in Louisiana.
Natchitoches Festival of Lights
November 21, 2015 - January 6, 2016
134. Oops. We somehow posted an episode of Louisiana Calling that was NOT the right interview. Also, Bruce was recovering from a cold, which is why his voice sounds different. So here we go again to try to get it right:
Today we're cross-posting an episode of Louisiana Calling with Bruce
France & Eliot Barron. Today the microphone is
reversed as Bruce (Magee) is interviewed by Bruce France &
Eliot Barron for their podcast, Louisiana Calling.
If you're a fan of the Louisiana Anthology Podcast,
you'll probably like Louisiana Calling as well.
- Lily the Street Poet, is under the weather this week, so we are re-broadcasting one of her poems from a few months ago.
- This week in Louisiana history. December 15, 1802. Pres.
Jefferson, worried of French takeover of La., seeks to
purchase Isle of Orleans.
- This week in New Orleans history. December 12,
1970. The Doors last live performance ever at A
Warehouse. New Orleanians were excited to scoop up $5.00
general admission tickets to the Beaver Production 8 P.M show
at A Warehouse, at 1820 Tchoupitoulas on December 12, 1970,
which were available at popular venues such as Far Out, Sound
City, and Fat Head. The enthusiastic audience
unwittingly witnessed the final live performance of the The
Doors that night. On July 31, 1971 James Douglas "Jim"
Morrison was found dead in a Paris apartment bathtub by his
long-time companion Pamela Courson. He was 27 years old.
- This week in Louisiana.
Deridder
Gem and Mineral Show
December 13 - 14, 2014
Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds
Deridder, LA 70634
Largest Gem and Mineral show in the area 18 vendors ,
featuring some of the best hidden treasures in Louisiana
including fossil, minerals, gemstones, jewelry, Indian
artifacts and much more! Admission: $2.00 Adults, children
under 12 is free, Military person free on Sunday.
134. Today we're cross-posting an episode of Louisiana Calling with Bruce
France & Eliot Barron. Today the microphone is
reversed as Bruce (Magee) is interviewed by Bruce France &
Eliot Barron for their podcast, Louisiana Calling.
If you're a fan of the Louisiana Anthology Podcast,
you'll probably like Louisiana Calling as well.
- Lily the Street Poet, is under the weather this week, so we are re-broadcasting one of her poems from a few months ago.
- This week in Louisiana history. December 15, 1802. Pres.
Jefferson, worried of French takeover of La., seeks to
purchase Isle of Orleans.
- This week in New Orleans history. December 12,
1970. The Doors last live performance ever at A
Warehouse. New Orleanians were excited to scoop up $5.00
general admission tickets to the Beaver Production 8 P.M show
at A Warehouse, at 1820 Tchoupitoulas on December 12, 1970,
which were available at popular venues such as Far Out, Sound
City, and Fat Head. The enthusiastic audience
unwittingly witnessed the final live performance of the The
Doors that night. On July 31, 1971 James Douglas "Jim"
Morrison was found dead in a Paris apartment bathtub by his
long-time companion Pamela Courson. He was 27 years old.
- This week in Louisiana.
Deridder
Gem and Mineral Show
December 13 - 14, 2014
Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds
Deridder, LA 70634
Largest Gem and Mineral show in the area 18 vendors ,
featuring some of the best hidden treasures in Louisiana
including fossil, minerals, gemstones, jewelry, Indian
artifacts and much more! Admission: $2.00 Adults, children
under 12 is free, Military person free on Sunday.
133. Part 2 of
Bruce's interview with Lily the Street Poet. If you are walking
through the French Quarter and find yourself on Royal St.
between St. Peter St. and Pirate Alley, you may see Lily. Bruce met Lily this summer and
interviewed her for the podcast. She writes poems by commission
-- you can ask her to write on a topic, and she will write a
poem in return for a voluntary donation. For the past
several weeks, she has been joining us on the podcast to share
her poetry with our wider audience. Today, she discusses her poem "Prowl," and Bruce discusses his haiku, "Place d'Armes."
- We check in with Lily the Street Poet, and she reads us her poem of the week, "Crown of Thorns."
- This week in Louisiana history. December 5, 1960. The
Federal Court stops attempt by State Legislature to replace
the New Orleans School Board during the desegregation crisis.
- This week in New Orleans history. Born in New
Orleans on December 5, 1925, Alvin "Red" Tyler began playing
saxophone when in the Navy, and by 1950 had joined Dave
Bartholomew’s R&B band. He also played jazz in club jam
sessions. He made his recording debut on Fats Domino’s “The
Fat Man” and went on to play on sessions for Little Richard,
Lloyd Price, Aaron Neville, Lee Dorsey, Dr. John, and numerous
other rhythm and blues artists. From the mid-1960s he
worked as a liquor salesman. He also began leading his own
jazz band in clubs and hotel residencies in New Orleans. While
the baritone saxophone had been his primary instrument during
his years as a studio musician, his jazz playing gradually
came to rely much more on tenor saxophone. In the mid-1980s he
recorded two jazz albums, Graciously and Heritage,
with vocals by Johnny Adams and Germaine Bazzle, for Rounder
Records. Tyler died on April 3, 1998 at age 72 in New
Orleans.
- This week in Louisiana.
Deridder Gem and Mineral Show
December 13 - 14, 2014
Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds - Deridder, LA
