Tag Archives: Acadian

Every Franco-American woman has a story

Check out the Penobscot Theater Company’s closing production! I’m excited about preparing to watch this creative cultural theatric endeavor!  I am honored to be invited to participate in one of the panel discussions scheduled to discuss this production.Carolyn Cook is the founder and Artistic Director of Théâtre du Rêve. Based in Atlanta, GA, Théâtre du […]

Cathie Pelletier – “Ragin’ Cajun” memoir about Doug Kershaw

ALLAGASH, ME–  In fact, beautiful Allagash Maine reports a town population of about 239 people. One of those who are fortunate enough to call Allagash her home is writer Cathie Pelletier.  It’s always nice to hear from her and to learn about her prolific and successful writing career. She recently contacted me with news about […]

Les Chanteurs Acadiens – encore!

Les Chanteurs Acadiens

Franco-Americans who grew up, particularly in the 1940s or 1950s, fondly remember the family soirées . Les Chanteurs Acadiens are a trio of performers who are helping to keep this tradition going in the St. John Valley, in Maine and New Brunswick. They just released a new CD, where we can hear them perform their […]