21. Interview with Dr. Christina Vella about the Baroness de Pontalba: Part II.

21. We conclude our interview with Dr. Christina Vella about Micaela Leonarda Antonia Almonester, Baroness de Pontalba (November 6, 1795 - April 20, 1874).  Dr. Vella has written a major biography of the Baroness entitled Intimate Enemies; it is the first biography to be thoroughly researched with primary documents from both Louisiana and France. If you haven't heard the Baroness' fascinating story yet, you have felt her influence.  Perhaps the most iconic location in Louisiana is Jackson Square; she and her father we commissioned all the buildings around the square.  First, the Baroness had to endure years of domestic abuse, survive an attempt on her life, and set a legal precedent for getting a separation as a recourse for an abusive marriage.  Join us for part 2 of our interview.

1. This week in Louisiana history.  October 13, 1931. Lt. Gov. Cyr takes oath of office "since Huey Long is now a senator." 
   
2. This week in Louisiana.
   Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013, 7:00 pm
   Abyssinian Mass
   Wynton Marsalis & The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra
   Saenger Theatre
   1111 Canal St.
   New Orleans, LA 70122

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20. Interview with Dr. Christina Vella about the Baroness de Pontalba.

20.  We interview Dr. Christina Vella about Micaela Leonarda Antonia Almonester, Baroness de Pontalba (November 6, 1795 - April 20, 1874).  If you haven't heard her fascinating story yet, you do know her work.  Perhaps the most iconic location in Louisiana is Jackson Square; she and her father we commissioned all the buildings around the square.  First, the Baroness had to endure years of domestic abuse, survive an attempt on her life, and set a legal precedent for getting a separation as a recourse for an abusive marriage.  Join us for part 1 of our interview.

1. This week in Louisiana history.  October 8, 1769. O'Reilly restricted N.O. to only twelve taverns.
2. This week in Louisiana.
   Angola Prison Rodeo
   Every Sunday in October
   End of Highway 66, approximately twenty-two miles northwest of the town of
   St. Francisville, LA

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19. Interview with Norm Marmillion about Laura Plantation.

19.  We interview Norm Marmillion about Laura Plantation. His wife Sand Marmillion drops by to say, "Hi."  We talk about the history of the plantation and their efforts to restore it.  We also talk about the Compair Lapin folktales collected there by Alcee Fortier over 100 years ago.  This is part of Bruce and Steve's road trip to the New Orleans region, and we leave our virtual porch for the actual porch of Laura Plantation.

1. This week in Louisiana history.  September 28 1868. The Opelousas Massacre occurred in Louisiana in which an estimated 200 to 300 black Americans were killed.
2. This week in Louisiana.
   LA Tech vs Army
   Cotton Bowl
   Dallas TX 75210
   September 28, 2013
   (214) 939-2222

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18. Interview with Minkoya Whitaker about Marie Laveau.

18. We interview Minkoya Whitaker about Marie Laveau, voodoo queen of New Orleans.

1. This week in Louisiana history. September 22, 1915. Xavier University, first Black Catholic College in US, opened in New Orleans, LA.
2. This week in Louisiana. Great Southern Fall Bluegrass Event
   Every day From September 26, 2013 until September 28, 2013
   985-516-4680
   30338 Hwy 21, Angie, LA 70426
   The annual Fall Great Southern Bluegrass Event will be held Thursday, September 26 through Saturday, September 28 at 30338 Highway 21 in Angie.

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17. Carl Bernhard, Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, Part II.

17. We finish discussing the 1825-1826 visit to America of Carl Bernhard, Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach. Bernhard, a hero of the Battle of Waterloo, was a Prussian officer who fought with the British against Napoleon.  As a popular, powerful aristocrat, Bernhard was given the red carpet treatment throughout his travels.  We discuss his adventures in New Orleans, Louisiana, and on the Mississippi River, and his observations of the early American republic.  He was a keen observer of life in general, and the military in particular. The hero of Waterloo gives a vivid account of the Battle of New Orleans, possibly the first one many in his original European audience had read.

1. This week in Louisiana:
   5th Annual Louisiana Studies Conference, “Preserving Louisiana” Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Presentation about the Louisiana Anthology by Bruce & Steven.  Sept 21, 2:00-3:15 Performing Arts Building 207.  Admission is free.  Come for the presentation, stay for the meat pies!
   Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival
   September 20, 2013 - September 21, 2013
   Website | 318-352-8072, 800-259-1714
   781 Front Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457
   Celebrate our famous meat pies with music, eating contests and lotta' hotta' meat pies on the downtown riverbank in downtown historic district. Admission is free.
   
2. This week in Louisiana history -  English Turn  So named because in this bend, September 15, 1699, Bienville, coming downstream, met the British who had come up river to choose site for a settlement. Bienville convinced Captain Lewis Banks that the territory was in possession of the French. Early concessions were established in the vicinity.

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16. Carl Bernhard, Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach.

16. We discuss the 1825-1826 visit to America of Carl Bernhard, Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach. Bernhard, a hero of the Battle of Waterloo, was a Prussian officer who fought with the British against Napoleon.  As a popular, powerful aristocrat, Bernhard was given the red carpet treatment throughout his travels.  We discuss his adventures in New Orleans, Louisiana, and on the Mississippi River, and his observations of the early American republic.  He was a keen observer of life in general, and the military in particular. The hero of Waterloo gives a vivid account of the Battle of New Orleans, possibly the first one many in his original European audience had read.

1. This week in Louisiana history. September 6, 1717 John Law's Company of the West chartered
2. This week in Louisiana. Sept 13-14, 2013  11th Annual Lydia Cancer Cajun Food Fest Carnival rides, food, and music, all to raise money for a great cause.
   September 13 & 14, 2013
   4412 Weeks Park Rd
   Lydia, LA 70538
   337-519-3131 | 337-230-6730

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15. Wiley Hilburn, Ruston journalist.

15.  We interview Wiley Hilburn, Ruston native and North Louisiana journalist.  We talk to Wiley about his career and north Louisiana history.

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