295. Patrick Horn

295. This week, we interview Patrick Horn. He is the author of Pad Pennywell, which covers the Kimbrell-West Clan in central Louisiana. During post Civil War era reconstruction, former slave Pad Pennywell had hopes of starting a new life with his wife, daughter and adopted family in Texas. Little did Pad know that his life was about to be torn apart, when his family is brutalized by a band of thieves and murderers along the Harrisonburg Rd, a stretch of trail that connects the Natchez trace with the El Camino Real. Taken captive by John West, a psychopathic murderer who’s charm and hypocrisy are only matched by his lust for blood and money 

1. This week in Louisiana history. January 13, 1818. Noah Ludlow opens St. Philip Street Theatre.
2. This week in New Orleans history. Daniel "Danny" Moses Barker was born on January 13, 1909, in New Orleans. Born into a musical family, his interest in jazz came early. His grandfather, Isidore Barbarin, had been a member of the great Onward Brass Band. Clarinetist Barney Bigard, who played with Duke Ellington, gave Danny lessons in clarinet. His uncle, the great jazz drummer Paul Barbarin, also taught him how to play the drums. Nonetheless, when it came to playing music, Danny settled on the banjo and guitar as his favorite instruments.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   January 17^th, 2019
   6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
   Alexandria Museum of Art
   933 Second St (Main St),
   Alexandria, LA 71301
   318-443-3458
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   AMoA AfterHours
   Every Third Thursday of the month, Alexandria Museum of Art opens the doors to the community for its AfterHours programing. Each quarter, there will be a concert, a free community art project, and a "Renegade Tour" (Free Art Tour designed for Adults). The rotation varies per quarter, so visit www.themuseum.org for more information.
   
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Bruce, Jeff, & Jon Magee listen to the Crooked Vines in New Orleans.

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