Louisiana Anthology Podcast
Episode 235.
Johnette Downing, part 2. Johnette
Downing is a New Orleans multi-award winning musician, singer
and author presenting Louisiana Roots concerts and author visits
for children, as well as keynotes and workshops for educators
globally. Dedicated to celebrating childhood, nurturing cultural
exchanges and fostering literacy through her music and books,
Johnette has performed in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe,
Central America, North America and the Caribbean. Johnette’s
presentations speak to a child’s interests in an engaging,
interactive, thought-provoking, educational, entertaining and
culturally respectful way; earning her a reputation for being
the “Musical Ambassador to Children” and the “Pied Piper of
Louisiana Music Traditions.”
- This week in Louisiana history. November 20, 1829. U.S. Army
established western boundary defense post on Lake Charles.
- This week in New Orleans history. Isaac W. Patton became the
39th mayor of New Orleans on November 18, 1878.
- This week in Louisiana.
Minden’s Old World Christmas Lights Spectacular
November 18th, 2017 - January 5th, 2018
5:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Holiday Trail of Lights
520 Broadway,
Minden, LA 71055
318-377-4240 | 800-264-6336
Holiday Trail of Lights
The City of Minden kicks off this regional holiday event in
historic downtown Minden on November 19 with fireworks at
dusk. The switch will be flipped to illuminate thousands of
Christmas lights throughout the city beginning the Old World
Christmas Lights Spectacular. Over 100 life-size nutcrackers
will be on display. Shop and restaurants open nightly.
Historic homes decorated for tours.