The internationally acclaimed Houston Ballet is returning to the Crescent City for the first time in 15 years. This rare performance in the Big Easy is a one-night-only event showcasing classical and contemporary masterpieces by celebrated choreographers.
Co-artistic director Julie Kent tells us more about what to expect at this weekend’s performance.
Over the weekend, LSU celebrated 100 years of Tiger Stadium in a game against Ole Miss. And throughout the next few weeks, we’ll be marking the centennial with a series of stories on the history of Death Valley.
Today we hear from Renée Boutte Myer, the first Black student to be crowned homecoming queen at LSU. She speaks with our intern, LSU student Martin Sullivan, about what she remembers from the night she made history.
Then, we hear from three LSU alumni who share their most memorable experiences at Tiger Stadium. They talk about living in the stadium dorms, a fan having a heart attack in the stands, and children drinking sodas from flasks – just to scare other game-goers.
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Today’s episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Diane Mack. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We receive production and technical support from Garrett Pittman, Adam Vos and our assistant producer, Aubry Procell.
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