136. Sim Shattuck, part 2.

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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
   
3. 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.

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135. Sim Shattuck, Part 1

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.

1. David Middleton reads "The Shepherd: A Christmas Play." 1951.  Saline, Louisiana.
2. 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.
3. 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.
   
4. This week in Louisiana. 
   Natchitoches Festival of Lights
   November 21, 2015 - January 6, 2016

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134. Louisiana Calling. Update

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.

1. Lily the Street Poet, is under the weather this week, so we are re-broadcasting one of her poems from a few months ago.
2. This week in Louisiana history. December 15, 1802. Pres. Jefferson, worried of French takeover of La., seeks to purchase Isle of Orleans.
   
3. 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.
   
4. 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.

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134. Louisiana Calling

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.

1. Lily the Street Poet, is under the weather this week, so we are re-broadcasting one of her poems from a few months ago.
2. This week in Louisiana history. December 15, 1802. Pres. Jefferson, worried of French takeover of La., seeks to purchase Isle of Orleans.
   
3. 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.
   
4. 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.

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133. Lily the Street Poet, Part 2.

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."

1. We check in with Lily the Street Poet, and she reads us her poem of the week, "Crown of Thorns." 
2. 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.
3. 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.
   
4. This week in Louisiana.
   Deridder Gem and Mineral Show
   December 13 - 14, 2014
   Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds - Deridder, LA

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132. Lamar White wraps up the governor's race.

 132. Lamar White joins us to wrap up the Louisiana governor's race. Regular listeners know that Lamar has been our friend for a long time, and he joins us as an activist and a journalist who supports progressive causes in Louisiana.  Best known for his CenLamar blog, Lamar has recently completed his law degree in Texas and returned to Louisiana to pursue his PhD in journalism at LSU.  Today we discuss the election of John Bel Edwards as the next governor of Louisiana, along with other current political issues in Louisiana.

1. Lily the Street Poet, joins us to tell us about Black Friday in New Orleans and to read us a poem about when the money arrives.
2. This week in Louisiana history. November 30, 1803. As Colonial Prefect - Pierre Laussat formally receives possession of Louisiana for France.
3. This week in New Orleans history. Tulane vs. LSU. November 28, 1931.  The "Battle for the Rag" was a rivalry game played by the LSU Tigers and the Tulane Green Wave, played nearly every year since its inception in 1893, with the last of ninety-eight games being played in 2009. The winning team was awarded a satin trophy flag known as the Tiger Rag at LSU and the Victory Flag at Tulane.  The cover from the Saturday, November 28, 1931 program shows that the game was played at Tulane Stadium that year.  Tulane defeated the Tigers 34-7.  By doing so, Tulane became the only major undefeated, untied team to win the Southern Conference championship.  Under head coach Bernie Bierman, the Green Wave went on the play in the 1932 Rose Bowl, losing to the USC (University of Southern California) Trojans 21-12.
   
4. This week in Louisiana.
   Christmas New Orleans Style
   December 1 - 31, 2014
   Various locations - New Orleans, LA 70130
   Month‑long holiday celebration featuring over 100 events, held throughout New Orleans, including free concerts at the historic St. Louis Cathedral, cooking demonstrations, historic home tours, Celebration in the Oaks, a riverfront bonfire festival and cruises aboard the Steamboat Natchez. Also, Enjoy an authentic taste of New Orleans at the city's finest restaurants with Reveillon Dinners. Special hotel rates are also offered.

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131. Lily the Street Poet and Angela the Spritual Counselor

131.  Part one 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.  Bruce also interviews Angela, the spiritual counselor, while she reads his cards in Jackson Square.

1. This week in Louisiana history. November 21, 1648. Rene Robert Cavelier LaSalle born in Rouen France.
2. This week in New Orleans history. Dedication of the Kenner Library. November 21, 1966.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Mistletoe and More Show
   November 28 - December 30, 2014
   Bossier Civic Center
   Bossier City, LA 71111
   Our show features an array of home furnishings, seasonal decor, personalized items, bath and body, tasty treats, women's and children accessories, handmade and fashion jewelry, and so much more. Our show is affordable for everyone. Join us for a day of shopping with the finest exhibitors from three states.

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Angela the Spiritual Counselor