Archive
2012
JANUARY
Thursday, January 12: The Gris Gris Sisters with Jo Englerth, Becca Begnaud, Patricia Cravins and Bonnie Camos
Saturday, January 14: LA MESA ESPANOL . 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 26: Murray Shugars (poetry) with Grand Coteau Voice: Joseph "Sonny" Eaglin (true stories) 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. plus open mic.
FEBRUARY
Thursday, Feb. 2: "South American earth goddess Pachamama and the 2012 Prophecies" Slide Lecture and book signing event for Pacha Mama: earth realm, by artist Lynda Frese with poetry reading by Dr. Darrell Bouque (poetry) contributor. Plus open mic.7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
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*Saturday, February 4: Readings of Original Works by Patrice Melnick and Clare L. Martin. LOCATION: Carpe Diem! Gelato - Espresso Bar. 812 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Thursday, Feb 9: Concert. Kevin Johnson will share homemade sourdough bread (available for sale) and discuss the process. He will play my original songs from the new record Lightning on the Earth, followed by an open music jam. 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 11: LA MESA EN ESPANOL . 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 16: Tony Leuzziwith Grand Coteau Voice: Ann Marie Jean (true stories) plus open mic. 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 23: La Scene Ouverte--Open Mic En Francais! 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 25: La Table Francaise (Host Mavis Fruge). 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
2011
JANUARY
Featured Artist: Photographer Allyce Andrew
Sunday, January 16, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Phoenix Rising--fundraiser for Nunu's and Frederick L'Ecole Des Arts.
Tuesday, January 25 · 7:00pm - 9:00pm: FILM: Lunopolis
Thursday, January 27, 7 to 9 p.m.: La Scéne Ouverte--Open Mic En Francais! Hosted by Mavis Fruge. Bring your French language poems, stories and songs to share! Food for sale by Maureen Little.of Two Creole Women.Friday, February 11, 7 to 9 p.m.: Katheryn Krotzer Laborde reads and shows images from Do Not Open: The Discarded Refrigerators of Post-Katrina New Orleans Followed by an Open Mic.
February Featured Artist: Earline Castille
Saturday, February 12: 1 -- 3 p.m.: WRITING WORKSHOP (at Casa Azul):
"Bits of This and That"
FREE! (disregard dated press that says otherwise.)
Sunday, February 20, 2 to 4 p.m.: Grand Coteau Writing Group--planning meeting.
MARCH
Featured Visual Artist: Gwen Miller
Sunday, March 13, 2 -- 4 p.m.: Grand Coteau Writing Group. Writing session with Patrice Melnick. Just bring something to write with.
Saturday, March 19, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.:The 7-Mile Yard Sale
Saturday, March 19, *:00 p.m. *In Lake Charles: Regional Poetry Slam at Stellar Beans Coffee Shop:--Take a Literary Road Trip!
Tuesday, March 22, 7:00 p.m.: FILM: Yizkor by director Ruth Fertig followed by Skype interview.
Thursday, March 24, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.: The Poets of Opelousas High School
Thursday, March 31, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.: Jeremy Saxon (singer-songwriter) and LaTasha Weatherspoon (poet),followed by Open Mic.
APRIL
Thursday, April 7, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.:: Darrell Bourque and George Drew. (poetry) followed by Open Mic.
Poetry inspired, spontaneous drawings by Kristie Mayeaux.
Sunday, April 10, 2 to 4 p.m.: Grand Coteau Writing Group at Casa Azul Gifts.
Thursday, April 21, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Clare L. Martin and Lana Maht Wiggins (poetry) followed by Open Mic. Food will be available for sale.
MAY
Featured Visual Artists: Art Students of Opelousas Junior High
Thursday, May 19, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.: FRESHHH HEAT Open Mic & Poetry Lounge
New Location: Knights of Peter Claver Hall, 268 Church Street, Grand Coteau, LA 70541
Tuesday, May 24, 7:00 p.m..:: FILM: King Crawfish. Director Connie Castille will be present for Q & A
Thursday, May 26: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.: La Scéne Ouverte--Open Mic En Francais! Hosted by Mavis Fruge. Bring your French language poems, stories and songs to share!
JUNE
Featured Visual Artist: Neketta Guillory
Thursday, June 9, 7:00 p.m. to 9 p.m: The Rusted Chrysalis Performance art by "Alphabet & Eyelash" (Jennifer and Skyler) and fiction reading by Sam Irwin (fiction).
Tuesday, June 21 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: FILM: Abel Raises Cain. Follwed by Skype Q & A with director.
Thursday, June 23, 7:00 p.m. to 9 p.m: Jessica Powers (youth fiction) and Philippe Landry (mixed media film, music, electronics) followed by open mic.
Saturday, Jun 25, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Book signing by chef John LaFleurII.
Thursday, June 30, 7:00 p.m. to 9 p.m: Jim Pharis (music) & Patrice Melnick (prose). SPECIAL OPEN MIC, "POEM EXCHANGE." Read a poem or prose selection by a friend, and ask your friend to read one of your poems.
JULY
Saturday, July 9: Grand Coteau 101--demonstrations by merchants, friends and residents of Grand Coteau! Throughout Grand Coteau--details forthcoming!
Thursday, July 28, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m: Ronnie Clifton (poetry) & Philip Gould (music) followed by Open Mic.
AUGUST
Thurday, August 11, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.: Julie Kane, Poet Laureate of Louisiana & Kelly Clayton (poetry)
Tuesday, August 23, 7:00 p.m. :FILM: Feed the Fish
SEPTEMBER
Thursday, September 22, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.: Multilingual Open Mic
Thursday, September 29, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.: Nicole Poret and a dramatic reading of Jo Englerth's (writer) and Bonnie Camos' (illustrator) The Gris Gris Sisters. Performers: Patricia Cravins and Becca Begnaud. Followed by Open Mic.
OCTOBER
Thursday, October 6, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. : Vincent A. Cellucci, Ben Lowenkron and Eric Elliott(poetry) and Joe Keegan (music).
Saturday, October 8: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mesa en Espanol--Spanish conversation group.
Thursday, October 13, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Ann McCutchen with Special Guest Darrell Bourque.
Saturday October 15, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.: 7-Mile Yard Sale. To get a booth at Casa Azul, call 337-662-1032.
OCTOBER
Thursday, October 27, 7:00 to 9 p.m: La Scéne Ouverte-Open Mic En Francais! Hosted by Mavis Fruge. Bring your French language poems, stories and songs to share!
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NOVEMBER
November 1--5: The 4th Annual Festival of Words Featuring authors: Darrell Bourque, Toi Derricotte, Barb Johnson , Tim Seibles, LaTasha Weatherspoon, Desiree Dallagiacomo. Teaching Artists Iamair and Poetic Soul. Musicians: the Josef Butts Trio; Performing Artists: Bruce Coen, and teams of volunteer drive-by poets. Authors in the schools. Commmunity Writing Workshops. Drive-by Poetry performances. Book Fair. Crazy Fun!
Thursday, November 10, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.: R. Reese Fuller reads from Angola to Zydeco: Louisiana Lives. With Martha Garner and Chamir Murphy.
Tuesday, November 22 FILM: 7:00 P.M. Recontructing Creole
Mr. Jay Schexnydre of Laura Plantation will be there for an Q&A after the film. FREE popcorn!
Saturday, November 26 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Grand Noel throughout the streets of Grand Coteau! Refreshments, horse and carriage rides, candlelit streets. PLUS holiday sing-a-longs with Joe Keegan!
Thursday, December 15, 7:00 to 9 p.m: Nellie Harrington (poetry) and Byron Knott (music), followed by Open Mic.
SPOKEN WORD AT FIRE AND WATER
Saturday, 3. Desiree Dallegiacomo spoken word performance at 2:00 p.m. at Nunu's in Arnaudville.
Poetry Writing Workshop at 2:30 p.m. at Tom's Fiddle and Bow in Arnaudville.