485. Chris Michaelides

485. We interview Chris Michaelides about his new book, a collection of Louisiana short stories he has translated from French. Chris, University of Louisiana Monroe Associate Dean of the College of Arts, Education, and Sciences, and Associate Professor of Modern Languages, recently completed a 10-year project to produce a critical edition of selected works by 19th-century African American writers from Louisiana. His book, Favorites of the Gods: An Anthology of Short Fiction by New Orleans Creoles of Color, 1837-1867, is a collection of 10 short stories originally published in French by eight authors before, during, and after the Civil War. Most have never been translated and published for English-speaking readers. The stories are annotated, and an introduction provides historical background as well as literary perspectives. The volume is published by Éditions Tintamarre, an academic press based in Centenary College, whose mission is to help preserve Louisiana’s francophone cultural heritage by making historically significant texts and new creative works available – in the original French or in translation – to students and scholars.

1. This week in Louisiana history. September 3, 1910. Actress Kitty Carlisle, she is best remembered as a regular panelist on the television game show To Tell the Truth.
2. This week in New Orleans history. On September 3, 1966 the first school zone flashing caution lights in the city were lit on South Carrollton Avenue, between Belfast and Apple Streets, for Lafayette School.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Soirée Royale
   2235 Creswell Lane
   Opelousas LA 70570
   September 12, 2022
   5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
   For over 20 years, the St. Landry Chamber of Commerce has hosted a successful, highly anticipated, and competitive culinary event, Soirée Royale. This event invites chefs from throughout Acadiana to compete for 1st place in seven categories including appetizer, chocolate, dessert, meat, seafood, soup, and yam. Participants get to sample their signature dishes and cast their vote for People's Choice. The competition is open to only certified, licensed, and insured, chefs/restaurants and caterers. This annual event serves as a fundraiser for the St. Landry Chamber of Commerce and provides funding for the Chamber's college scholarship program. The competition will take place in Opelousas, Louisiana at Evangeline Downs Racetrack Casino.
   Phone: 337-942-2683
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