Por: The Advocate Entertainment September 17, 2022
Our Monday question about cornmeal on dance floors was answered first by Tony Falterman, of Napoleonville:The reason cornmeal was sprinkled on dance floors was to enable dancers to glide easily. I vividly remember most of the dance halls in Pierre Part and other Assumption Parish communities using it. Some even used baby talcum to increase the slide.Rick Michot, of Broussard, explains, More experienced dancers have knees that don’t function as... + full article
The Advocate USA Entertainment September 17, 2022
Dear Smiley: Seeing stories of dance halls with corn meal on the floors reminds me of when I was younger.My parents would bring us kids to the Bright Star, a dance hall way down da bayou below Boudreaux Canal.Big windows open; tables set up; benches lined along the walls. The... + más
Preserve Louisiana to travel to the Acadia prairie for fourth Cultural and Architectural tour | The Advocate
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Stories of corn meal on the dance floor brought to mind a real New Orleans character, my Uncle Raymond Dehon, says Pat Dehon.He was a World War II vet who served proudly under General Patton, and a great guy who enjoyed life to the fullest.Uncle Raymond was a smooth dancer, and... + más
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One of the regular features of this column deals with ways to discourage unknown callers trying to sell us unwanted stuff.Cheryl Litwin, of Metairie, warns that being too clever with anti-call methods can be counterproductive:Never underestimate the creativity of a 91-year-old... + más
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The Advocate USA Life September 17, 2022
They used to call it Tiger Island, but these days it's Morgan City, a quintessential Cajun town surrounded by a variety of Louisiana waters — rivers, swamps and a large lake. The tiger lore dates back to the early 1800s when surveyors named the area for a particular kind... + más
La. Travels: Celebrate shrimp in Delcambre, geek out in Shreveport this month | The Advocate
Meth-packing duo arrested after netting more than a ton of illegal shrimp, authorities say | The Advocate
Things are hoppin' in New Iberia, including A Berry Sweet Easter Egg Hunt taking place Thursday to Saturday, April 7-9.Presented by The Frosted Apron, the hunt works like this:For more info, call (337) 201-1952, email or visit the event's page on Facebook.For all you... + más
La. Travels: Hop on over to New Iberia to look for azaleas, Easter eggs | The Advocate
La. Travels: Try a campout at Toledo Bend; catch St. Pat's in New Iberia | The Advocate
The city of Eunice, home to the traditional Cajun Country Mardi Gras, will mark its 125-year anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 14.The free celebration, running from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. downtown, will include the opening of the centennial time capsule, local Cajun music and zydeco... + más
Smiley: Why they can't serve margaritas | The Advocate
Small but mighty Morgan City hosts Shrimp & Petroleum Festival Labor Day weekend | The Advocate
Preserve Louisiana and host Peggy Sweeney-McDonald, creator and author of Meanwhile, Back at Café Du Monde … Life Stories about Food, will lead a trip to the Acadia Prairie of Louisiana for its fourth cultural and architectural tour from May 31 to June 2.The tour will include... + más
La. Travels: Military, first responders can get state park discounts; tribe fest in Opelousas | The Advocate
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