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Louisiana Anthology Podcast

By: Bruce R. Magee & Stephen Payne
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  • The Louisiana Anthology Podcast is an part of the larger project of the Louisiana Anthology. We release new episodes every Saturday, and the podcasts last for around an hour. The purpose of the Louisiana Anthology Podcast is to discuss the literature and culture of Louisiana. We broadcast interviews with various authors, artists, and scholars about their contributions to Louisiana.
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  • 572. Comic Gloria McConnell

    572. Comic Gloria McConnell
    May 4 2024
    572. We welcome comedian and oroducer Gloria McConnell to the podcast. Gloria has been in business since 2019 performing standup comedy and producing Mid City Live! comedy variety show across southeast Louisiana. She has opened for national touring comedians, Sean Patton, Caitlin Peluffo, and Susan Saiger." (Black Dress Productions).
    1. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 220 years. Order your copy today!
    2. This week in Louisiana history. May 4 1970 T.H. Williams wins Pulitzer Prize for his biography, Huey Long.
    3. This week in New Orleans history. Edward William Alton Ochsner, surgeon, academic was born in Kimball, S. D., on May 4, 1896. He got his medical education as a surgical resident, Augustana Hospital, Chicago, Ill., 1921-1922; exchange surgical resident, University of Zurich, 1922-1923; exchange surgical resident, University of Frankfurt, 1923-1924. Professor of Surgery, Tulane University, 1927-1961. One of the first to identify cigarette smoking as a cause of lung cancer and heart disease. One of founders and director of surgery (1942-1966) of Ochsner Clinic and Ochsner Foundation Hospital; president, Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation, 1944-1970. Retired from surgery after more than 20,000 operations. Published six books, twenty-four sections of books, and more than five hundred articles. Taught more than 3,000 students, including Texas heart surgeon Michael DeBakey. States-Item Man of the Century in Medicine, 1977. Died, New Orleans, September 24, 1981.
    4. This week in Louisiana.
      Greek Fest New Orleans.
      May 24, 2024 - May 26, 2024
      Hours
      5-11 pm Friday
      11 am -11 pm Saturday
      11 am - 8 pm Sunday
      Location:
      Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral

      1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd.
      New Orleans, LA 70122
      [Map/Directions]
      Admission Price:
      
$10 (children under 12 free)
      More Info:
      Event Website
    5. Postcards from Louisiana. Bruce listens to the drums in Congo Square on Easter Sunday, 2024.
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  • 571. Hans Rasmussen

    571. Hans Rasmussen
    Apr 28 2024
    571. This week we talk to Hans Rasmussen about the book he edited, A Girl’s Life in New Orleans: The Diary of Ella Grunewald, 1884–1886. “A Girl’s Life in New Orleans presents the diary of Ella Grunewald, an upper-middle-class teenager in New Orleans at the end of the nineteenth century. Grunewald, the daughter of one of the Crescent City’s leading music dealers, used her journal to record the major events of her day-to-day life, documenting family, friendships, schooling, musical education, and social activities. Her entries frequently describe illness, death, and other tragedies. Though attentive to the city’s classical music scene, Grunewald also recounts theater shows, Carnival balls and parades, Catholic religious observances, and the World’s Fair that the city hosted in 1884.” Hans Rasmussen is head of Special Collections Technical Services at LSU Libraries in Baton Rouge. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 220 years. Order your copy today! This week in Louisiana history. April 27, 1874. The White League (a paramilitary organization; its members wore no masks) organized to combat the Kellogg racial policies. This week in New Orleans history. The Illinois Central Railroad introduced the original City of New Orleans on April 27, 1947 as a daytime companion to the overnight Panama Limited. EMD E7 diesel locomotives pulled new lightweight Pullman Company coaches. The 921-mile route, which the City of New Orleans covered in 15 hours 55 minutes, was the longest daytime schedule in the United States. This week in Louisiana. 2nd Annual Lincoln Literarium Saturday, May 4, 2024 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 910 N Trenton St. Ruston, LA Website Contact Jeremy Bolom. jbolom@mylpl.org Join Bruce and Stephen, as well as other local authors, at the Lincoln Parish library. This will be our first event with our new book, Liberty in Louisiana. Head to the Linocln Parish Library for the 2nd Annual Lincoln Literarium event. Enjoy author signings along with book readings. If you are an author who is interested in participating, you can contact Jeremy Bolom at jbolom@mylpl.org. Postcards from Louisiana. dba Palmetta Bug Stompers. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.
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  • 570. Jackson Skillingstad

    570. Jackson Skillingstad
    Apr 20 2024
    570. This week we talk to musician Jackson Skillingstad. Hailing from the heart of Ruston, Louisiana, Jackson Skillingstad is a genre-defying singer/songwriter whose music blends the soulful essence of deep South roots with a fusion of rock, country, and hip hop vibes. It's a musical gumbo that mirrors the eclectic sounds of Louisiana, creating a unique experience that feels like a mosh pit of emotions. Influenced by legends like Elvis Presley, modern hip-hop icon Kevin Gates, and contemporary sensation Post Malone, Jackson Skillingstad brings a fresh perspective to the music scene. With a voice that resonates deep within the soul and lyrics that tell tales of life's twists and turns, Jackson Skillingstad invites you to join the journey through the diverse landscapes of their musical universe.Prepare to be captivated by the rhythmic concoction that is Jackson Skillingstad's music – a testament to the rich musical heritage of Louisiana, delivered with a contemporary flair that breaks down genre barriers. Step into the sonic world of Jackson Skillingstad, where every note tells a story, and every beat creates a rhythm that stays with you long after the music fades.
    1. This week in Louisiana history. April 21, 1804. Gov. Laussat, last French Gov., leaves Louisiana.
    2. This week in New Orleans history. Robert Tallant.
      Born in New Orleans on April 20, 1909. Robert Tallant was educated in local public schools. He worked as an advertising copywriter, bank teller, and clerk before "drifting" into writing. His friendship with Lyle Saxon led to a position as editor on the Louisiana Writers' Project of the WPA. In this position he completed the writing of “Gumbo Ya-Ya: A Collection of Louisiana Folk Tales,” the Project's compilation of Louisiana folklore. By 1948 his career was fully launched and over the next eleven years he produced eight novels and six full-length works of nonfiction, including three for Random House.
    3. This week in Louisiana.
      April 24
      Swing in the Oaks
      The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performs a program of classics and popular music at the free concert at the Great Lawn and Peristyle in New Orleans City Park. Visit lpomusic.com.
      for details.
    4. Postcards from Louisiana. Easter Sunday in Congo Square.
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