Readings and Booktalks
John and Joanna Haynes, Ole War Skule: The Story of Saturday Night
Wayne Caldwell Simmons, The Story of Jules Verne: A Watch Pocket Dog
Jim Taylor, The Fire Within
Discussions
Broke in a Tangle: Legends and Losers – A Lifetime of Turf Memories
Author Tim Rice and publisher Arthur Hardy discuss many of the great moments in horse racing, complete with the triumph and tragedy met by the characters that accompany them.The Kings of Casino Park:
1932 Monroe and the Genesis of Black Sports in Louisiana
The Monroe Monarchs played in the Negro World Series in 1932 in Casino Park, and the first football game between Grambling and Southern was played there a month later, both significant events are the subjects of two books by author Thomas Aiello.
Screening
Ole War Skule: The Story of Saturday Night
LSU Football has developed into something much more than just a game since its beginnings in 1893. Join director John and Joanna Haynes as they presents select clips from their documentary, offering a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the different processes and people that support the Tigers and give viewers a glimpse of what is involved in helping the team succeed today.