Saturday, April 6th11:00-NoonSliman Theater Come and join the hundreds of local fans to hear stories straight from the great novelist James Lee Burke. A moderator will run the question-and-answer session with Mr. Burke. You may even get the chance to ask a question you have been dying to ask to the man who has painted…
Come Experience this rare Opportunity! Saturday, April 6, 202411:45-12:45Doc Voorhies Wing of the Bayou Teche Museum131 East Main St. Cost: $25.00Limited to the first 25 tickets sold Do you like the banter and great discussions that occur at your local book club, but you wished you had the author present so you could get their…
Saturday, April 6, 202412:15-12:45Gazebo on Main St. A dedication of the iconic statue of James Lee Burke will take place at the New Iberia Gazebo on Main St at 12:15. Come and see history being made on the New Iberia Main Street Historic District. Unfortunately, Mr. Burke will not be present for the unveiling, but…
Saturday, April 6th1:00-2:45Sliman Theater129 East Main St.Ticketed Event: $25.00Book Signing will take place after presentation. Natalie has a M.A. in Afro-American Studies from UCLA, and is a graduate of Warren Wilson College’s MFA Program for Writers. Queen Sugar was named one of the San Francisco Chronicles’ Best Books of 2014, and nominated for an NAACP Image Award. Natalie has…
Saturday, April 62:00-5:00Kayak Dock (Adjacent to the Duperior Ave. bridge)Cost: 59.00 (This includes kayak, lifejacket, paddle) To book this tour, contact Tours by Steven at 504-442-4220 or at info@toursbysteven.com Come “Float your Boat” at the fun and educational kayak tour of the Bayou Teche. If you’ve never adventured with Tours by Steven, you are in…
Saturday, April 6, 20242:45-3:30Essanee Theater126 Iberia St. The Readers’ Theater has been an integral part of the literary festival since the very beginning. The actors will present on stage dialog and narration from “In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead” by New Iberia’s celebrated author James Lee Burke. This book has a special meaning to…
Saturday, April 6, 20243:45-4:30Shadows-on-the-Teche Visitor Center320 East Main St. Our words and thoughts have a profound effect on our life experience. Join Faith Broussard Cade, M.Ed., mental health counselor, author, and self- care expert, for this insightful workshop to learn how to create personal affirmations that empower you to take an active role in creating…
Saturday, April 6th3:45-4:30Doc Voorhies Wing of the Bayou Teche Museum Howard Kingston, local expert on all things Burke, will lead a fascinating discussion on James Lee Burke and his writings. The book that Howard has chosen to discuss “The Glass Rainbow”. Originally published in 2010, the book tells how Detective Dave Robicheaux becomes entangled in…
Saturday, April 6th4:45-5:30Doc Voorhies Wing of the Bayou Teche Museum Join Katy Shea Svenson as she hosts this tell all presentation into everything you wanted to know about book clubs. Your host has been a member of countless book clubs as she delves into the innerworkings of book clubs. Champagne and Hor Dourves will be…
Saturday, April 6, 20246:00-8:00Bouligny Plaza Steamboat Warehouse Pavilion102 West Main St. Cost: $60.00 Menu for the Evening: Cochon Du Lait (Roasted Whole Pig)Fried Chicken“All the Fixins” Bread Pudding Dance lessons begin at 6:00 pm, followed by dinner and music at 7:00 pm. Participants will enjoy Cajun fare and live music by Terry Huval and the…
