Published: April 15, 2023, 4:55 a.m.
517. Part 2 of our
interview with Windy Counsell Petre about Louisiana author Grace King.
“Grace King was an
American author of Louisiana stories, history, and biography,
and a leader in historical and literary activities.
King began
her literary career as a response to George Washington Cable
negative portrayal of Louisiana Creoles. King desired to create
a sympathetic portrayal of Louisianians and Southerners based on
her observations and experiences. King viewed herself as a type
of representative for the region, although she herself was not
in fact a Creole. King also became a representative for
Southern women. In her literary works, King focuses primarily on
women and women's issues in Reconstruction and its aftermath.
King also emphasizes how race and class affected the lives of
women” (
Wikipedia).
- This week in Louisiana history. April 15, 1795. The Pointee
Coupee Slave Rebellion.
- This week in New Orleans history. April 16, 1718. Official
date of founding of New Orleans.
- This week in Louisiana.
2023 Annual Festival International De Louisiane
Cajundome & Convention Center,
Lafayette, Louisiana
Apr 26 - 30, 2023
Website
Le Festival International de Louisiane is a community-based,
non-profit arts organization formed in 1986 to produce an
annual visual and performing arts festival celebrating the
French cultural heritage of southern Louisiana - primarily a
combination of French, African, Caribbean and Hispanic
influences. The largest outdoor, FREE Francophone event in the
U.S., the Festival places special emphasis on highlighting the
connections between Acadiana and the Francophone world. Each
year, artists from Europe, Africa, Canada, the Caribbean and
the Americas are invited to share their talents with the
community. Since its creation, Le Festival International
de Louisiane has become famous as a premier presenter of
some of the most unique world musicians and performances in
the United States. Popular artists such as Aaron Neville, Dr.
John, Irma Thomas, Black Joe Lewis, The Wailers, Sharon Jones
& the Dap Kings, and Buddy Guy have all performed on our
stages.
- Postcards from Louisiana. Brass band playing in Jackson
Square.