291 John LaFleur, part 1

291. Part 1 of our interview with John LaFleur II, author of Their Voices, Their Hands, and Their Gifts: Louisiana's Creole Food & Culture A Menu of Diversity. Owner / operator / entrepreneur at John LaFleur's New Orleans, Director / Manager / Creole Gourmet chef at John LaFleur's Louisiana Creole Guesthouse & Kitchen and Former Saturday French News Announcer in Ville Platte, Louisiana at KVPI Radio Past: New Orleans' Save Our Cemeteries" & Basin Street Tourist Center.

1. This week in Louisiana history. December 15, 1802. Pres. Jefferson, worried of French takeover of La., seeks to purchase Isle of Orleans.
2. This week in New Orleans history. Renato (René) Beluche, born in New Orleans on December 15, 1780, was a privateer who enlisted in the American forces defending New Orleans against the British invasion of 1814-1815; he commanded one of the 24-pounders (seacoast cannons — the heaviest used at the time by the U.S. Army) in Battery No. 3 at Chalmette. He also commanded the privateer ship Spy under United States letter of marque during War of 1812.  As master of several merchant vessels out of New Orleans, he used the alias Pierre Brugman,
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Noel Acadien au Village
   December 1-23
   200 Greenleaf Drive
   Lafayette, LA
   337-981-2364
   More than half a million lights are incorporated into displays lighting up 10 acres of land. There also are carnival rides, local food vendors, live entertainment, a shopping area and photos with Santa. 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. daily. $10, free for children 4 and younger.
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Bruce listens to Joe Shedlo on Royal Street in New Orleans.
   

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290. Krista Bordelon, Part 2

290. Part 2 of our interview with Krista Bordelon, Baton Rouge activist and founder of Compassion Louisiana, which is an advocacy organization focused on community relations, awareness, and neighborhood development. It is entirely community organized, community led, and community funded.
     With the intent of building a strong future for Louisiana, Compassion’s focus revolves around 13 goals for sustainable development. Those goals are: no poverty; affordable and clean energy; zero hunger; work/economic growth; good health and well-being; industry, innovation, infrastructure; quality education; reduced inequality; peace, justice, strong institutions; sustainable community; partnerships for the goals; clean water and sanitation; responsible consumption and production. The ultimate goal of Compassion is to create independent, strong, sustainable communities. In a state that frequently falls behind the direction of the rest of the country, our hope is to not only move up on the list, but to become leaders in growth and development.

1. This week in Louisiana history. December 8, 1872. Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback, 24th Governor of Louisiana.
2. This week in New Orleans history. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and the Fabulous Poodles performed at A Warehouse on December 8, 1979.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   New Orleans Running of the Santas
   Mannings & Generations Hall
   New Orleans, LA
   December 8, 2018
      Running of the Santas returns to the Warehouse District for an unbelievable day of events! DRINK SPECIALS AT ALL LOCATIONS!!! South Pole – 3:00pm at Mannings. A HUGE outdoor party with drink specials and GREAT Music! Doors open at 11am. At 5:45pm, the Santas will “RUN” from the “South Pole- Mannings” to the “North Pole – Generations Hall” (only a few blocks). Costume contest at 8:00pm! A portion of the proceeds benefits “That Others May Live” Foundation. LIVE MUSIC BY TOP CATS and FLOW TRIBE at the GENERATIONS HALL (aka “North Pole”) starting at 6pm!!!
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Bruce listens to Krewe member Maude Caillat and the Afrodisiacs at the Circle Bar in New Orleans, LA.

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289. Krista Bordelon, part 1

289. Part 1 of our interview with Krista Bordelon, Baton Rouge activist and founder of Compassion Louisiana, which is an advocacy organization focused on community relations, awareness, and neighborhood development. It is entirely community organized, community led, and community funded.
     With the intent of building a strong future for Louisiana, Compassion’s focus revolves around 13 goals for sustainable development. Those goals are: no poverty; affordable and clean energy; zero hunger; work/economic growth; good health and well-being; industry, innovation, infrastructure; quality education; reduced inequality; peace, justice, strong institutions; sustainable community; partnerships for the goals; clean water and sanitation; responsible consumption and production. The ultimate goal of Compassion is to create independent, strong, sustainable communities. In a state that frequently falls behind the direction of the rest of the country, our hope is to not only move up on the list, but to become leaders in growth and development.

1. This week in Louisiana history. December 1, 1769. The first meeting of the Cabildo was held.
2. This week in New Orleans history. On December 1, 1898, Ormond plantation was purchased by State Senator Basile LaPlace, Jr., son of New Orleans pharmacist and land owner after whom the town of LaPlace is named. Mr. LaPlace was a well-known Justice of the Peace and then as a state Senator, and also successfully managed the LaPlace land area left to him by his father. Legend has it that on the night of October 11, 1899, Basile LaPlace, Jr. was shot and hung from one of the oak trees on the property by members of the Ku Klux Klan after a prior disagreement.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Victorian Christmas
   Joseph Jefferson Home & Rip Van Winkle Gardens
   5505 Rip Van Winkle Rd.,
   New Iberia, LA 70560
   337-359-8525
   Tours of the Joseph Jefferson Home and Rip Van Winkle Gardens decorated for the Holiday Season.
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Bruce listens to a brass band in Jackson Square, New Orleans.

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288. Lamar White. Election Update.

288. Louisiana Anthology Krewe member Lamar White joins us to discuss the runoff and review the fall elections in Louisiana. He also gives us an update on his reporting of the Mississippi runoff. For more than eleven years, Lamar White, Jr. published CenLamar, one of Louisiana’s most acclaimed and well-known progressive blogs, attracting more than two million readers and repeatedly receiving recognition from national and international news organizations. The Bayou Brief expands the original scope of CenLamar to cover the entire state. For news that's both factual and progressive, follow The Bayou Brief.

1. This week in Louisiana history. November 24, 2005. On November 24, 1917, the Original Dixieland Jazz Band recorded "Oriental Jazz" (or "Jass").
2. This week in New Orleans history. The Royal Branch at 2110 Royal Street (Royal at Frenchmen), funded by a grant from Andrew Carnegie, was the first New Orleans Public Library branch to open, on November 25, 1907. Two other branches, Algiers and Napoleon, also built with Carnegie funds, opened shortly afterward and continue to serve the public today.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Cottonport on the Bayou
   December 8-9, 2018
   318-876-3485
   Fireworks at 6:00 pm on Saturday Dec 8. The Christmas parade, on Sunday at 1:00, winds its way along the picturesque Bayou Rouge as it runs through downtown Cottonport. Christmas goodies abound and fireworks light up the night sky as thousands of visitors party along the banks of the bayou. Food and craft vendors on Sunday.
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Bruce talks to Robert Desmarais about bringing back French.

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287. Earl Hampton

287. Today we interview Earl Hampton. Earl writes books on the New Orleans streetcar history. While railroading is Earl's life's work, and model railroading is his hobby, streetcars are his passion. He is a published author, in 2010 and again in 2013 by Pelican Publishing. Streetcars of New Orleans 1964-Present is his first book, a dovetail book following Louis Hennick's Streetcars of New Orleans 1835-1965. Earl's second book is Streetcar Guide to New Orleans, a tour book using New Orleans' wonderful streetcars. It is REALLY nice, well done so pick up a copy. They make great Christmas gifts!

1. This week in Louisiana history. November 17, 1906. First Louisiana State Fair held in Shreveport.
2. This week in New Orleans history. In 1805 the Rev. Philander Chase came to New Orleans and organized the Christ Church Episcopal community which began worship in the Cabildo on November 17, 1805.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Natchitoches Christmas Lights Festival
   November 18, 2017 – January 6, 2018
   Over 300,000+ Christmas lights and 100 plus riverbank set pieces are on every night at dusk through January 6, 2018. All events take place Downtown Natchitoches and the riverbank of Cane River Lake unless otherwise specified. (All times and dates are subject to change.)
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Bruce joins the Uptown Swingers Second Line Parade in New Orleans.

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285. Candy Nugent

285. We interview Candy Nugent of the Snyder Museum in Bastrop. Located on spacious, beautifully landscaped grounds, the 1929 brick home of Charles and Esther Snyder was developed into the Snyder Museum and Creative Arts Center by the members of the Morehouse Historical Society in 1972. In addition to the original home two other buildings are located on the property, the Carriage House and the Garden Room with adjacent patio. The Carriage House includes a permanent exhibit of historic farm implements as well as a horse drawn hearse and country store. The Garden Room and patio, through the efforts of Clarklea Garden Club was built in the late 1990’s to be used as a rental venue for weddings, social events and community functions.

1. This week in Louisiana history. November 10, 1845. John Slidell of New Orleans appointed Minister to Mexico.
2. This week in New Orleans history. On November 10, 1797, Don Gilberto Guillemard, Lieutenant Colonel of the Royal Army and Commander of the post, informed the Cabildo (the Spanish governmental body in New Orleans) that by order of El Baron de Carondelet he had made the plan for the construction of the Cabildo Building, and was directing its construction.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Tbipac (Tunica-Biloxi Indians Political Action Committee)
   Fall BBQ Throwdown and Trade Days
   Paragon Casino RV Resort
   711 Paragon Place
   Marksville, Louisiana 71351
   November 22, 2018
   BBQ Throwdown
   A Food Festival-Cook-off organized by Tbipac. We will have crafts, flea market, commercial/retail, homegrown products, corp./information and antique/collectibles exhibitors, and 1 food booth. This event will also include: classic car show, christmas extravaganza.
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Bruce listens to singer Myoshen in the Musicians' Village in New Orleans.

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285. Antoine Pierce, part 2

285. Part 2 of our interview with Antoine Pierce, Baton Rouge activist. "I am a public servant who is passionate about the socioeconomic growth, development, and unity of my community. I believe in a beautiful city with...

• consistent economic development
• technologically advanced modes of transportation
• an infrastructure that accommodates growth and addresses traffic congestion
• smoke free indoor air and pollution free outdoor air
• crime free communities
• workplaces with hiring practices that do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.

"These things don’t just exist in an Utopian society. I believe that Baton Rouge can be that city! This can be our reality!"

1. This week in Louisiana history. November 4, 1967. John McKeithen re-elected to his second consecutive term.
2. This week in New Orleans history. Born on November 3, 1936  in New Orleans,  Earl John Robinson was a Major League Baseball outfielder who who played from 1958 to 1964 with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Baltimore Orioles.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Point Barre Cracklin Festival
   November 9-11, 2018
   Serving as the main annual fundraiser for the Port Barre Lions Club, the Port Barre Cracklin Festival was first held in 1985. This original gathering was a quaint one day celebration held at the boat launch near the intersection of 3rd Street, Bayou Road and Boggs Street. Offering a small selection of rides and games, a couple vendor booths and the essential Cracklin Cookoff, this introductory festival boasted a couple hundred attendees. Since that fateful start over 30 years ago the Port Barre Cracklin Festival has evolved into a major cultural and social event for both the city of Port Barre and St. Landry Parish as a whole, attended by thousands of locals and tourists each year.
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Bruce listens to Maude Caillat at the Musicians' Village in New Orleans, LA.

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