Louisiana Anthology Podcast

634. Kyle Crosby, Part 1

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634. Part 1 of our talk with Kyle Crosby about his project, Louisiana Dread. "Louisiana Dread is a cultural project that shares and
preserves stories of Louisiana history, culture, and folklore.
Under the umbrella of Dreadful Productions, LLC, "Louisiana
Dread" aims to bring awareness to important cultural aspects of
Louisiana through several online series, such as LA Quick
History, LA Drinks, LA Estates, LA Lingo, and LD Live. Each
highlight  in Louisiana history that have otherwise been
forgotten or misinterpreted, as well as share local horror
stories that have been told for generations. Whether based on
fact or complete fiction, Louisiana is seeping with horror
stories that all share one common feature: the haunting setting
of Louisiana. Along with the online series, a ten-episode
television anthology script has been completed and awaits
funding. To donate, please contact us at kyleladread@gmail.com The
description can be seen below. "Louisiana Dread" is a video
horror anthology series based on haunting Louisiana history,
folklore, and culture. Set all throughout the Bayou State, each
episode holds its own sinister tale of misfortune and evil" (Louisiana Dread).
  1. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy.
    The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it
    as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in
    print for the first time in 221 years. Order your copy today!

  2. This week in the Louisiana Anthology. One of our recent
    additions is a COVID diary by Frank Perez, who wrote about his
    experiences in the French Quarter during COVID. Saturday,
    March 21, 2020. 12:15 pm. "I receive a text from my friend
    Ben, an Episcopal deacon who lives a few blocks away, asking
    if I know anyone who is hungry. Ben is making dozens of brown
    bag lunches and delivering them around the Quarter to anyone
    in need. He assures me that he wears gloves and a mask while
    preparing the meals. I’m hungry now and heat up spaghetti
    leftovers from yesterday." At the end of his diary, he notes,
    "The Quarter itself is a poem. The souls are old here, and
    each has a story to sigh into any willing ear." (Perez).
  3. This week in Louisiana history. July 12, 1934. Birthday of
    famous pianist Van Cliburn who was a Musical prodigy who won
    the first quadrennial Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in 1958
    when he was only 23.
  4. This week in New Orleans history. Happy Birthday, Tom Benson

    born in New Orleans on July 12, 1927. He ran car dealerships
    and also bought the Saints.
  5. This week in Louisiana.

    Tales of the Cocktail

    July 20-25, 2025

    The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans

    921 Canal St.

    New Orleans, LA 70112

    Email: info@talesofthecocktail.com

    Website

        Enjoy a week-long celebration of cocktails
    and mixology at the 23rd annual Tales of the Cocktail® (TOTC)
    event, taking place from July 20-25, 2025. This global
    cocktail conference, organized by the nonprofit organization
    Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, aims to educate, advance,
    and support cocktail professionals and enthusiasts alike.

        Hosted by the Ritz Carlton in the French
    Quarter, this event is set to be a gathering of the brightest
    minds in the industry. This year, TOTCF has chosen the theme
    “Evolve” to celebrate the ongoing transformation of the
    cocktail industry with a dynamic lineup of signature
    programming, including educational seminars, Beyond the Bar
    events, tastings, Futures Labs, and much more.
  6. Postcards from Louisiana. Lawrence Cotton. 

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