499. Part 2 of our interview with actor/writer/ director Blayne Weaver. "A native of Bossier City, Louisiana, Blayne has studied acting in New York, Los Angeles, Oxford University and graduated from UCLA with a degree in English Literature. He currently runs the East Coast office of Secret Identity Pictures." "In 2001, Weaver co-wrote the film Manic, which starred actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt. He continues to play the voice of Peter Pan and pursue acting in Los Angeles. In late 2004, he directed, wrote and starred in the short film Losing Lois Lane, which made a big impact online. He then wrote, directed and starred in Secret Identity Productions' (SIP) first feature film Outside Sales, which won awards on the film festival circuit and was released nationwide through Echo Bridge Entertainment. Weaver wrote, directed and played a small role in SIP's next feature, Weather Girl, with an ensemble cast that boasted Tricia O'Kelley, Mark Harmon, Jon Cryer and Jane Lynch. Weather Girl enjoyed an extensive festival run followed by a ten-city theatrical and a worldwide television and DVD release. In 2016, Weaver wrote and directed Cut to the Chase, a feature film he also starred in about an ex-con that sets out in search of his kidnapped sister through the criminal underbelly of Shreveport, Louisiana."

1. This week in Louisiana history. December 10, 1810. The area of West Florida (Florida Parishes) was annexed by the United States and Louisiana.
2. This week in New Orleans history. Eddie Jones (December 10, 1926 – February 7, 1959), better known as Guitar Slim, was a New Orleans bluesguitarist, from the 1940s and 1950s, best known for the million-selling song, produced by Johnny Vincent at Specialty Records, "The Things That I Used to Do".
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Grant Christmas Tree Farm and Syrup Mill
   716 Whitaker Road
   Grant, LA 70644
   318-634-3408
   Website
   Are you looking for a fun place to pick out your Christmas tree this year? Grant Christmas Tree Farm in Grant, Louisiana, is just the place. Established in 1983, families can come and enjoy the great selection of trees, tag your favorite, and have the friendly staff cut and prepare it to go home with you. The onsite gift shop offers homemade jams, jellies, candy, and other yummy treats that might make the perfect gift for that hard-to-buy-for person in your life, too. There’s something for everyone at Grant Christmas Tree Farm.
   
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Hobo Gadget Junk Band.

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