NATCHITOCHES, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Northwestern State University (NSU) is hosting the 17th annual Louisiana Studies Conference on September 13 in the Creative and Performing Arts Complex from 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

The theme of this year's conference is Louisiana Dramas. The event is free and open to the public.

Scholars from Louisiana, Texas, Florida, New York, and Tennessee will make presentations on Louisiana films, theatre, musicals, history, folklore, and literature.

More than 30 scholars, cultural authorities, and creative writers will cover a wide range of topics, including archaeology, dance, indigenous peoples, language, literature, music, narratives, politics, symphonies, history, and foodways.

Playwright John P. Doucet, poet Bernard Gallagher, musician Max Turner, and other cre

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