Karen La Beau Artist Talk, Booking Signing and Cooking Demo
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The Agora Borealis is pleased to announce a special evening with local visual artist turned publisher Karen La Beau, celebrating the release of her new book, A Creole Lady’s Stories & Recipes.
Join us on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Agora Borealis, 421 Lake Street, Shreveport, LA for this unique, free-to-the-public event. Guests will enjoy a cooking demonstration, an engaging artist talk, and a chance to have their copy of the book signed. Attendees will also have the opportunity to sample one of the delicious recipes featured in the book and purchase a book to take home a signed copy.
A Creole Lady’s Stories & Recipes is both a cookbook and a tribute to Karen’s late mother, who taught her the cooking skills she now passes on to her own children. This is a heartfelt compilation of cherished home recipes, beloved family stories, and vibrant images of original paintings by Karen La Beau. This collection invites readers on a journey through the flavors, traditions, and memories of generations past. More than just a cookbook, it weaves together food, art, and history, offering dishes that carry deep meaning alongside artwork that adds a visual narrative to the stories behind the meals. Karen’s work blends the old with the new, creating a timeless celebration of culture, heritage, and the connections that unite us across time.
Come experience how Karen’s passion as a visual artist inspired the creation of this meaningful cookbook and discover how art and food together tell powerful stories.
Join us on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Agora Borealis, 421 Lake Street, Shreveport, LA for this unique, free-to-the-public event. Guests will enjoy a cooking demonstration, an engaging artist talk, and a chance to have their copy of the book signed. Attendees will also have the opportunity to sample one of the delicious recipes featured in the book and purchase a book to take home a signed copy.
A Creole Lady’s Stories & Recipes is both a cookbook and a tribute to Karen’s late mother, who taught her the cooking skills she now passes on to her own children. This is a heartfelt compilation of cherished home recipes, beloved family stories, and vibrant images of original paintings by Karen La Beau. This collection invites readers on a journey through the flavors, traditions, and memories of generations past. More than just a cookbook, it weaves together food, art, and history, offering dishes that carry deep meaning alongside artwork that adds a visual narrative to the stories behind the meals. Karen’s work blends the old with the new, creating a timeless celebration of culture, heritage, and the connections that unite us across time.
Come experience how Karen’s passion as a visual artist inspired the creation of this meaningful cookbook and discover how art and food together tell powerful stories.
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