Author Elista Istre will discuss the stories, sounds and savory cuisine of Louisiana小蝌蚪APP檚 Creole culture when the Bayou State Book Talks series opens its fifth season Sept. 11.
The published Istre小蝌蚪APP檚 小蝌蚪APP淐reoles of South Louisiana: Three Centuries Strong小蝌蚪APP this year.
The book invites readers 小蝌蚪APP渢o enter the Creole world 小蝌蚪APP a place where cooks tempt taste buds with gumbo and crawfish, storytellers mesmerize young and old with tales tied to three continents, and musicians and dancers pulsate to the rhythms of accordions and rub boards,小蝌蚪APP according to the publisher.
UL Lafayette, the Center for Louisiana Studies and the Lafayette Public Library System sponsor Bayou State Book Talks. The free monthly discussion series features Louisiana authors whose books explore the state小蝌蚪APP檚 culture and history.
The events are held at the Main Library in Downtown Lafayette, 301 W. Congress St., from 6:30-8 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month.
In addition to Istre, the 2018 series also features author Jan Risher, discussing her 小蝌蚪APP淟ooking to the Stars from Old Algiers and Other Long Stories Short,小蝌蚪APP on Oct. 9; and Joe Abraham, discussing 小蝌蚪APP淜ings, Conquerors, Psychopaths: From Alexander to Hitler to the Corporation,小蝌蚪APP on Nov. 13.
For more information, ; call (337) 482-6027; or e-mail clspresents@louisiana.edu.