523. Diana M. Greenlee and Jenny Ellerbe.

523. We talk to Diana M. Greenlee and Jenny Ellerbe about their book, Poverty: Revealing the Forgotten City. "The settlement of Poverty Point, occupied from about 1700 to 1100 BC and once the largest city in North America, stretches across 345 acres in northeastern Louisiana. The structural remains of this ancient site-its earthen mounds, semicircular ridges, and vacant plaza-intrigue visitors as a place of artistic inspiration as well as an archaeological puzzle. Poverty Point: Revealing the Forgotten City delves his enduring piece of Louisiana's cultural heritage through personal introspection and scientific exploration. With stunning black and white photography by Jenny Ellerbe and engrossing text by archaeologist Diana M. Greenlee, this imaginative and informative book explores in full Poverty Point's Late Archaic culture and its monumental achievements.  

1. This week in Louisiana history. May 18, 1896. LA. case of Plessy v. Ferguson, "seperate but equal."
2. This week in New Orleans history. New Orleans' 4,000-seat Saenger Theatre opened on February 4, 1927 after three years of construction at a cost of $2.5 million.  It was the flagship of Julian and Abe Saenger's theatre empire and is one of a few still in existance.  Being New Orleans, a parade of thousands formed on Canal Street on opening night where the most expensive tickets could be had for 65 cents.  For the cost of admission was a silent movie, stage play, and  music by the Saenger Grand Orchestra.  With an interior designed by architect Emile Weil it was an "atmospheric theatre" — 150 lights in the ceiling are arranged in the shape of constellations in the night sky surrounding an Italian Baroque courtyard.  Special  effects machines projected images of moving clouds, sunrises, and sunsets.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Visit Louisiana's Old State Capitol
   Website
   100 North Blvd.
   Baton Rouge
   LA 70801
   Admission: Free
   Hours
   10:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday - Friday
   9:00 am -3:00 pm Saturday
   Louisiana's Old State Capitol is a standing testament to the resiliency of our state and its people.
   Learn how this National Historic Landmark has withstood war, fire, abandonment and even a few fist fights. From the historic House Chamber where Louisiana succeeded from the Union in 1861 to the impeachment proceedings of Gov. Huey P. Long in the Senate Chamber, this old Statehouse has seen it all. Discover the importance of voting and what it means to be a good citizen throughout our various interactive exhibits, learn more about our colorful past governors and don't forget to look up to marvel at the breathtaking stained glass dome!
   
4. Postcards from Louisiana.

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