Media Advisory

Jan. 19, 2016

For Immediate Release

Contact:

Brittany Racca

(337) 365-1540

(888) 942-3742

Brittany@iberiatravel.com

iberiatravel.com

Iberia Parish Convention

and Visitors Bureau

Jeanerette Museum's "In the Mind of the Maker"

WHO: Jeanerette Museum

WHAT: "In the Mind of the Maker" Documentary

WHERE: Jeanerette Museum, 500 E. Main St., Jeanerette, La.

WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2016 at 6 p.m.

DETAILS:

On Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. at the Jeanerette Museum, writer and filmmaker C.E. Richard, Ph. D will present his short documentary, In the Mind of the Maker, followed by a discussion of how traditional boat building in the Atchafalaya Basin can offer valuable insights into the human experience of memory, imagination and creative expression.

Because Louisiana's old time boat builders used no blue prints or plans to construct their vessels, they provide an intriguing example of the brain's extraordinary capacity for complex visualization.

For more than twenty years, Richard has written books and produced documentary films for PBS, all focused on topics related to his native French Louisiana. His latest book is a collection of personal essays about Louisiana's eroding coast, entitled Coastal Sketches: Field Notes & Photos from 'The End of the World.'

Richard is a research fellow at the Center for Louisiana Studies at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he was awarded the university's highest honor last year, the title of Distinguished Professor.

In the Mind of the Maker is being presented by the museum free of charge and is open to adults. Seating for the program may be limited and taken on a first come, first serve basis. For more information visit JeaneretteMuseum.com, email JeaneretteMuseum@yahoo.com, follow them on Facebook or call 337-276-4408.

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The Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official parish marketing agency promoting New Iberia, Avery Island, Jefferson Island, Jeanerette, Loreauville and Delcambre as a destination. Marketing programs target leisure travelers, business travelers, media, entertainment industry, and the travel trade including group tour planners, meeting planners, sports planners and special event planners. The bureau operates a parish welcome center located at 2513 Hwy. 14 in New Iberia.

For more information on parish events and tourism assets, call the bureau at 337-365-1540 or visit IberiaTravel.com

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