191. Kelby Ouchley. Bayou Diversity.

191. Our interview with Kelby Ouchley. Perhaps best known for his radio series and book by the same title, Bayou Diversity, Kelby worked as a biologist, federal game warden, and manager of National Wildlife Refuges for 30 years, mostly in Louisiana.  Since retiring he has continued his efforts to promote conservation ethics and education through my writings and speaking engagements.  He has written and narrated a weekly natural history radio program for the public radio station that serves the Ark-La-Miss area (KEDM 90.3 FM) since 1995.  You can listen to some of his audio stories here: http://kedm.org/programs/bayou-diversity.

1. This week in Louisiana history. January 10,1812. The first steamboat to navigate the Mississippi River, the "The New Orleans," arrives at New Orleans from Pittsburgh.
2. This week in New Orleans history. Born in  New Orleans on September 22, 1781, Luis Mauricio Bouligny was a soldier and commander in the Louisiana Infantry from 1793 to 1804, was appointed lieutenant in the territorial militia on January 22, 1806 and  served in the Battle of New Orleans as member of Third Regiment, First Division, Louisiana Militia. 
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Krewe of Artemis Cornation
   January 14th, 2017
   6:30 pm - 11:45 pm
   Community Activity Center
   301 West Church Street,
   Springhill, LA 71075
   318-539-9259
   Community Activity Center
   Doors open at 6:30pm. Dinner served at 7:00 pm, Presention at 8:00 pm. Black Tie
   Silent auction and Live auction of Theme Poster. Live entertainment. $30 Artemis members, $35 guest.
   For more information call (318) 539-9259.

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190. Nancy Dixon, part 2. New Orleans Anthology.

190. Part 2 of our interview with Nancy Dixon. An ambitious new volume, N.O. Lit: 200 Years of New Orleans Literature, collects short fiction and plays that reflect the city’s literary history, from Paul Louis LeBlanc de Villeneufve’s 18th-century play The Festival of the Young Corn, or The Heroism of Poucha-Houmma to Fatima Shaik’s 1987 short story “Climbing Monkey Hill,” with contributions from suspects both usual and unusual filling in the 560-page tome. Editor Nancy Dixon provided informative introductions to each author’s section, placing the works and their creators within the contexts of the city’s history and the history of its literature, making the anthology both an enjoyable artful artifact and an important academic resource.

1. This week in Louisiana history. January 3 1842 New Orleans first two primary schools - one for boys, one for girls - opens on Julia Street.
2. This week in New Orleans history George Adrian Paoletti is born January 2, 1867.  Paolette headed up the French Opera House for 25 years during the winters and toured with Liberiti's Band during the summers.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Rocky's Cajun Kitchen, Eunice, LA. We offer live Cajun French music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday night! Bring the whole family and enjoy the true Cajun tradition with us!! All You Can Eat Seafood Buffet on Friday & Saturday Nights: $25.99!! Includes: Shrimp Etouffee, Seafood Gumbo, Fried Fish, Fried Shrimp, Fried Oysters, Frog Legs, Jalapeno Hush Puppies, French Fries,  Corn Nuggets, Boiled Shrimp with Potatoes and Corn, Snow Crab Legs, Baked Fish, and more.
   Rocky's Cajun Kitchen
   1415 E. Laurel Ave.
   Eunice, LA
   (337) 457-6999
4. Postcards from New Orleans: Bruce visits the Pepper Palace at 224 Chartres Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

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189. Nancy Dixon. New Orlean Anthology, part 1

189. Part 1 of our interview with Nancy Dixon. An ambitious new volume, N.O. Lit: 200 Years of New Orleans Literature, collects short fiction and plays that reflect the city’s literary history, from Paul Louis LeBlanc de Villeneufve’s 18th-century play The Festival of the Young Corn, or The Heroism of Poucha-Houmma to Fatima Shaik’s 1987 short story “Climbing Monkey Hill,” with contributions from suspects both usual and unusual filling in the 560-page tome. Editor Nancy Dixon provided informative introductions to each author’s section, placing the works and their creators within the contexts of the city’s history and the history of its literature, making the anthology both an enjoyable artful artifact and an important academic resource.

1. This week in Louisiana history. December 30, 2005. Tropical Storm Zeta ties a record for the latest developing named storm when it formed today in the open Atlantic Ocean. The six-month season featured a record 14 hurricanes.
2. This week in New Orleans history. December 31, 1974. The last Sugar Bowl was played in Tulane Stadium.  It moved to the Super Dome after that.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   New Orleans New Year's Eve
   http://www.neworleans online.com/ neworleans/ seasonal/ newyears.html
   In New Orleans, we celebrate New Year's Eve a little bit different from most places. Sure, we have funny hats and noisemakers (if you want them), but we add a little pizzazz to the occasion by ringing in the New Year our own way. For the biggest party in the city, head down to Jackson Square – the Quarter is packed with festive party goers 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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188. Matthew Randazzo V, part 2

188. Part 2 of our interview with Matthew Randazzo V about his book Mr. New Orleans. Wiseguys called him "the Keith Richards of the American Mafia" and JFK hero Jim Garrison denounced him as "one of the most notorious vice operators in the history of New Orleans" ... but you can just call him Mr. New Orleans. Mr. New Orleans tells the incredible story of Frenchy Brouillette, a redneck Cajun teenager who stole his big brother's motorcycle and embarked on a 60-year vacation to New Orleans, where he became a legendary gangster and the underworld political fixer for his cousin, Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards. Written by Crescent City native Matthew Randazzo V, the wickedly funny Mr. New Orleans is the first book to ever break the code of secrecy of the New Orleans Mafia Family, the oldest and most mysterious criminal secret society in America.

1. This week in Louisiana history. December 24, 1814. Treaty of Ghent signed ending War of 1812.
2. This week in New Orleans history. December 24, 1924.  Lee Dorsey is born in New Orleans. After meeting songwriterand record producer Allen Toussaint at a party, Dorsey recorded "Ya! Ya!", a song inspired by a group of children chanting nursery rhymes. It went to number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961, sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc. He was approached again by Toussaint, and recorded Toussaint's song "Ride Your Pony," "Get Out Of My Life Woman," "Working in the Coal Mine" – his biggest pop hit – and "Holy Cow," all of which made the pop charts in both the US and the UK.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Shadows Merry Making Season
   December 5-31, 2016
   9:00 am - 4:30 pm
   Shadows-on-the-Teche
   317 E Main St.,
   New Iberia, LA 70560
   337-369-6446
   http://www.louisianatravel.com/la-events/shadows-merry-making-season
   Shadows-on-the-Teche
   Tours of Shadows-on-the-Teche Plantation & Gardens Decorated for Holiday Season
4. David Middleton reads "The Shepherd: A Christmas Play." 1951.  Saline, Louisia.

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187. Matthew Randazzo V, Part 1

187. Part 1 of our interview with Matthew Randazzo V about his book Mr. New Orleans. Wiseguys called him "the Keith Richards of the American Mafia" and JFK hero Jim Garrison denounced him as "one of the most notorious vice operators in the history of New Orleans" ... but you can just call him Mr. New Orleans. Mr. New Orleans tells the incredible story of Frenchy Brouillette, a redneck Cajun teenager who stole his big brother's motorcycle and embarked on a 60-year vacation to New Orleans, where he became a legendary gangster and the underworld political fixer for his cousin, Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards. Written by Crescent City native Matthew Randazzo V, the wickedly funny Mr. New Orleans is the first book to ever break the code of secrecy of the New Orleans Mafia Family, the oldest and most mysterious criminal secret society in America.

1. This week in Louisiana history. December 17, 1816. William Charles Cole Claiborne completes his first and only term as governor of Louisiana.
2. This week in New Orleans history. James Carroll Booker III (December 17, 1939 – November 8, 1983) was a New Orleans rhythm and bluesmusician born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Booker's unique style combined rhythm and blues with jazz standards. Musician Dr. John described Booker as “the best black, gay, one-eyed junkie piano genius New Orleans has ever produced.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   NOLA ChristmasFest
   December 16th, 2016 - December 30th, 2016
   New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
   900 Convention Center Blvd.,
   New Orleans, LA 70130
   855-477-8756
   http://nolachristmasfest.com/
   New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
   Family fun in an indoor Christmas Festival featuring an ice skating rink, festive lighting, 70 Christmas Trees, attractions, activities, entertainment and more.

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186. Stephanie Perrault. Poverty Point. Pt 2.

186. Part 2 of our interview with Stephanie Perrault about "Poverty Point." Poverty Point is a prehistoric earthworks of the Poverty Point culture, now a U.S. National Monument and World Heritage Site located in the Southern United States. It is situated on the edge of Maçon Ridge, near the village of Epps in West Carroll Parish in northeastern Louisiana. Poverty Point comprises several earthworks and mounds built between 1650 and 700 BC, during the Archaic period in the Americas by a group of Native Americans of the Poverty Point culture. The culture extended 100 miles (160 km) across the Mississippi Delta. We talk to Stephanie about the original culture at the site, as well as about their current programs.

1. This week in Louisiana history. December 10, 1810. The area of West Florida (Florida Parishes) was annexed by the United States and Louisiana.
2. This week in New Orleans history. Songwriter and keyboard player Ed "Zeke" Volker, born on October 10, 1948, was a founding member of the long-running (33 years) local band The Radiators and was its major contributing writer.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Cajun & Creole Christmas
   November 20th, 2016 - December 31st, 2016
   Various Venues in Lafayette
   1400 NW Evangeline Thwy,
   Lafayette, LA 70501
   337-232-3737
   http://www.lafayettetravel.com/events/holiday/christmas/
   Various Venues in Lafayette
   Enjoy the holidays Cajun & Creole style. The heart of Cajun & Creole Country is transformed into a winter wonderland throughout the months of November and December with a Cajun and Creole Christmas. From light shows to parades, tour of homes, performances, carolers and much more you can be sure to find something to get the family in the holiday spirit. If you enjoy riding around admiring homes decorated for Christmas be sure to check out LafayetteLights.com, a website and app that provides a map of decorated homes that even lets you vote on your favorites. 

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185. Stephanie Perrault. Poverty Point. Pt 1.

185. Part 1 of our interview with Stephanie Perrault about "Poverty Point." Poverty Point is a prehistoric earthworks of the Poverty Point culture, now a U.S. National Monument and World Heritage Site located in the Southern United States. It is situated on the edge of Maçon Ridge, near the village of Epps in West Carroll Parish in northeastern Louisiana. Poverty Point comprises several earthworks and mounds built between 1650 and 700 BC, during the Archaic period in the Americas by a group of Native Americans of the Poverty Point culture. The culture extended 100 miles (160 km) across the Mississippi Delta. We talk to Stephanie about the original culture at the site, as well as about the current research and programs there.

1. This week in Louisiana history. December 3, 1861. Union troops land on Ship Island in an early attack on Confederate Louisiana.
2. This week in New Orleans history. December 3, 1981,  Atlantic Records and promoter Bill Graham reserved the Riverboat President for an $85,000 private party which was attended by some 500 people. Keith Richards hobbled around with a cane. Mardi Gras Indians danced. Paul Prudhomme provided red beans and rice, gumbo, Cajun popcorn (fired crawfish) crawfish pie, hush puppies, fried catfish, blackened redfish salad, crabmeat tortillas, pralines, and pies.  Deacon John, Dr. John, "Frogman" Henry, Oliver "La La" Morgan,  the Neville Brothers with Steven Still on guitar, the Meters, "Tuts" Washington, Earl King, and the Original 6th Ward Dirty Dozen Band performed.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Christmas at the Dorcheat Museum
   December 3rd, 2016 - January 7th, 2017
   10:00 am - 4:00 pm
   Historical Museum
   116 Pearl Street,
   Minden, LA 71055
   318-377-3002
   http://museuminminden.blogspot.com/
   Historical Museum
   Come experience the life and culture of Webster Parish along with the Bayou Dorcheat area of North Louisiana.

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