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Cajun Food: A Way of Life in Lafayette
by Kathleen Walls
Food is an intricate part of
Cajun culture.
Café Vermillionville, (circa 1835) was built as an
inn for salesmen in Lafayette then named
Vermillionville. During a Union occupation during the
Civil war supposedly a Cajun shot a Union soldier for
making advances at the man's wife. Rumors claim the old
build is still haunted by the soldier as well a young
female ghost. Read moreArt Trails
Oregon Trail
Stories
from the Oregon Trail enthrall, terrify or impress with
their perserverance and strong sense of hope. People
from all walks of life packed up their belongings,
loaded wagons and walked thousands of miles over months
in search of a better life. A great place to get an
inkling of what it all entailed is at the National
Oregon Trail Interpretive Center on the outskirts of
Baker City in Easter Oregon.
Read more Museum RowDetroit Institute of Arts
Detroit
Institute of Arts is filled with more than 65,000 pieces
of art from the earliest civilizations to the present
day housed in over 100 galleries. A visitor from outer
space could spend a day, or more, at the museum and come
away with a pretty complete understanding of world
history.
Read more Detroit's Musical Heritage
Say
'Detroit' and any music lover will think
'Motown.' Yes, Motown is a big part of Detroit's
musical history but it's not the whole story.
Not by a long shot. Blues
and Jazz were part of Detroit. Rock
and Roll is mixed in and even a touch of
Country. I visited recently and explored
Detroit's culturally diverse musical
background. Read
more
St. Simons:
A Georgia Barrier Island
Bursting With Charm
by Christine Tibbets
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By Kathleen Walls
One of the most iconic names in
country music history is Patsy Cline. She was the first
female artist inducted into the Country Music Hall of
Fame. She was one of the first country music singers to
have a big crossover hit. 'Walkin' After Midnight'
reached No. 2 on the country chart and No. 12 on the pop
chart. When she was featured on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scout
she topped out the applause meter. Other
songs that will always recall Patsy Cline, no matter who
the cover artist is, are 'I Fall to Pieces' and 'Crazy.'
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