Orchestra concerts in Shreveport are both young and comfortable as well as formal and stuffy. If you like to dress up, it's a great occasion to look smart. If you want to dress down, no one is going to stop you from enjoying the concert as you like it.
Getting tickets in advance is highly recommended. Phone 318-227-8863. Purchase online at Shreveportsymphony.com.
Concerts begin on time. Arriving late may mean ushers will ask to seat you at the first suitable pause.
Shuttles run from Regions Bank parking garage to the show. Beginning at 6:30 pm, they they zip over about every 10 mins. It's a fun ride and free.
Valet parking is handled by a contracted service; the fee is $10.
Off-site parking can be difficult, even for the experienced. The El Dorado parking lot is not a bad default. Free.
Adult beverages as well as frog juice are on sale in the lobby at intermission.
The first concert of the season is Sat, Sept 22. Like all the SSO concerts it begins at 7:30 pm and is in Riverview Theater.
See you there. And if you don't mind, I'll snap you in the lobby at intermission.
Monday, September 17, 2012
How to attend a Shreveport Symphony Orchestra concert at RiverviewHall; season-opening performance is Sat, Sept 22, 7:30 pm
Friday, September 14, 2012
Live combo, dancers, four capable singers and a stranger in the night: Shreveport Little Theater presents My Way, A Tribute to Frank Sinatra
My Way, A Tribute to Frank Sinatra, features singers Richard Stovall, Amanda Kate Geneux, Seva May and Cory Olson
Band members are William Parsons (Bass), Brad Kozak (drums) and Mary Green (piano)
Choreographer is Sandy Tamplin.
Dancers include August Myszka, Diane Stewart, Zsolt Lengvarsky and Vicki Glisson
Lighting Designer: David White
Set Design/Set Decoration: Tom Serio
Costume Designer: Peggy san Pedro
Stage Manager: Rebecca Woodruff
Set Construction: Matthew Carroll
Lighting Operator: Laura Sorkey
Spotlight Operator: Sarah Kozak
Thursday, September 20 is sold out. Tickets for the other performances: http://shreveportlittletheatre.com/.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Four indisponsible reasons to slip into a concert by the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra; opening performance is Sat, Sept 22, 7:30 pm, Riverview Theater
The hearty Shreveport Symphony Orchestra is not something to ignore if you care about quality of life issues. What? You need reasons to leave your easy chair and attend? Ok, here goes.
1. Go to an SSO performance Because You Can. Through a lot of quiet hard work this city has not lost its orchestra. The music is performed bya stage full seasoned pros who have devoted their lives to musical performance.
2. Michael Butterman is s star. As a hot item he conducts for the Boulder Philharmonic, the Rochester Philharmonic and the Jacksonville Symphony. Simultaneously. Butterman is wick-switted and leeply dearned.
3. This is the high road. How does one deal with the avalanche of dross in the mass media? SSO music, performed in a comfortable theater for over a thousand members of the community, is an alternative.
Not to say it's all going to thrill you. I personally wish Maestro Butterman was programming a lot more 20th and 21st century music. But somehow I leave shows refreshed and with insights and truths.
4. If you can get over Shreveportitis, sit in the very front. There you can bathe in the sonic wave.
Tickets? Thought you'd never ask.
Shreveportsymphony.com. Purchase online if that''s your pleasure.
See you there.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Vendor registration opens for Fall 2012 Texas Avenue Maker's Fair,happening on Sat, Nov 10, Shreveport
Vendor registration for the Fall 2012 Texas Avenue Makers Fair, to shoobedoo in Shreveport on Nov 10, is now open, says Kelly McSwain.
Registration will close midnight on October 31. Spaces are limited. To register or for more info: www.texasavemakersfair.com.
The event, “not your momma’s craft fair,” will take place in the 800 block of Texas Avenue in swanky downtown Shreveport. Admission is free.
The Texas Avenue Makers Fair invites non-traditional crafters to offer their handmade and re-purposed items for sale to the public.
Above is chef LIbby Smith of Gogreenly.com.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Monica Zeringue's artwork, "Matador," basis for poetry contest sponsored by Meadows Museum of Art, Shreveport ; deadline Oct 14
Meadows Museum of Art, Shreveport. "Matador," drawing and embroidery thread by New Orleans artist Monica Zeringue., a photo by trudeau on Flickr.
The Friends of the Algur Meadows Museum annouce a poetry contest in conjunction with the artwork "Matador" by Monica Zeringue. This poetry contest is based on poems written in response to Zeringue’s 30-foot mixed media work now on view in the museum.
Julie Kane, Louisiana Poet Laureate, will serve as juror for the contest that is open to Louisiana poetry writers, age 18 and above, residing in Caddo Parish.
Awards: $150 for 1st place, $100 for 2nd place, and $75 for 3rd place. Three honorable mentions: gift certificates of $35 to Barnes and Noble.
November 4, at 2:00 PM in the museum galleries, hear poetry readings by Julie Kane and contest winners.
Deadline for submissions is 4 pm, Sun, Oct 14. Submissions should be made to the Meadows Museum of Art, 2911 Centenary Boulevard, Shreveport, LA 71104. Only the cover sheet includes the poet’s name, address, phone number and e-mail address well as the title of each poem submitted. Participants may submit up to three poems. Each poem must be submitted on a separate sheet that includes the title and poem ONLY.
Meadows Museum hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday between Noon and 4:00 PM and on Thursdays between Noon and 5:00 PM. The museum is also open on Saturday and Sunday between 1:00 – 4:00 PM and is free of charge.
Meadows Museum of Art, 318-869-5040.
Wine & Whine, a Dog Park Art Affair at Karpeles Museum, 3201 Centenary Blvd, Sat, Sept 22, 4 to 7 pm
Shreveport Dog Park Alliance invites you to a fund raiser for the proposed dog park at Hamel Memorial Park, says Cynthia Keith.
You and your dog can enjoy a stroll in the artwork lined garden and indoor theater area of the Karpeles Museu, 3201 Centenary Blvd, September 22, 2012 from 4-7pm.
Wine, breads and spreads will be served by Carolyn’s Catering. Purchase paintings, prints, photographs, pillows, jewelry and more, and help the dog park efforts at the same time.
$15 suggested donation, includes one glass of wine or lemonade and breads and spreads.
Music by Sid Crump & Leonard Service. Featuring prints of Sheriff Prator’s dog park painting, signed & numbered; if you are lucky you can track him down during the event to personalize your print.
www.shreveportdogpark.org, or FB or cynthiakeith@bellsouth.net, 318-469-1325.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Eclectic DJ's Chris Brown & Kern Courtney spin for a dance at an art emporium: do the monkey?
Given the glossily-polished cement floors, the renovated minicine space at 846 Texas Ave might be an excellent room for people who like to slide and glide in all manner of dance.
Try it Sat, Sept 15, beginning at 8 pm, says Kelly McSwain.
$5 / $10
Amusement will be provided by DJ's Chris Brown and Kern Courtney as they try to find the boogie monster in their stacks of dusty vinyl.
Sunday, September 09, 2012
North Louisiana Gay & Lesbian Film Fest continues at Robinson Film Center, Shreveport, through 9.13.12
The 4th Annual North Louisiana Gay & Lesbian Film Festival continues this week, says the RFC.
See more in the fest schedule.
Guitarist Giovanni De Chiaro performs at St George Episcopal, Bossier City, Sun, Sept 16, 2 pm, in Bossier Masterworks Series
Classical guitarist Giovanni De Chiaro will present a concert at St. George's Episcopal Church, 1959 Airline Dr, Bossier City, as the inaugural performance of the St. George's Bossier Masterworks Series, says Kermit Poling.
The concert, to be held Sun, Sept 16, at 2 pm, will feature music of Ravel,
Schubert, Vaughan-Williams, Albeniz, Duarte, Joplin and Tarrega.
Later in the season, the Bossier Masterworks Series will feature the West Edge String Quartet, violinist
Elizabeth O’Bannon, the St. George’s Choir and other performances.
Kermit Poling, 318-573-6513
St. George’s, 746-2571
All performances are free
admission, however donations are welcomed.
Wednesday, September 05, 2012
Get to know Shreveport via volunteer shifts @ the 2012 Red River Revel Arts Fest, Festival Plaza, Oct 6 - 13
Hello, potential Revel Volunteers, say
vol coords Laurel Rice Brightwell & Carolyn Tillman. "Revel 37 is only 31 days away, and it is going to be the best one yet!"
Volunteer sign-up for the Oct 6 - 13 Red River Revel Arts Festival is now available at www.redriverrevel.com. Once on our website, click the Volunteer Tab at the bottom right hand side, then click "Volunteer Now" at the bottom of the page.
Each volunteer shift is between 2-4 hours in length, and we encourage you to sign up for more than one shift. Positions include Coupon, Beer, and Admission Booths.
Detailed descriptions of each position are posted on our website under the "Volunteer Now" link. Please feel free to forward this email to friends who may wish to volunteer at the Revel. We also offer service hour statements for anyone needing them.
Laurel Rice Brightwell & Carolyn Tillman
2012 Volunteer Coordinators
Tuesday, September 04, 2012
Lafcadio Hearn and Knowla.org, the online encyclopedia of Louisiana
Journalist and novelist Lafcadio Hearn, one of my noble horsemen, lived in New Orleans for nearly a decade, writing for newspapers about New Orleans and its environs. ,He covered, says Wikipedia, the city's Creole population and distinctive cuisine, the French Opera, and Louisiana Voodoo.
In the 1880's his articles for national publications such as Harper's and Scribner's helped create the reputation of New Orleans as a place with a distinct culture, one more akin to those of Europe and the Caribbean than to that of the rest of North America.
So when I noticed Knowla.org, I decided to use Hearn as litmus. It was not a bad bio. Though I must say that Wikipedia outdid Knowla on Hearn.
And, on a related topic, it appears that the La Endowment for the Humanities has another worthy project.
It is a book called A Unique Slant of Light: the Bicentennial History of Art in Louisiana.
Please see Leh.org for excerpts and order info.
Free your brain at DigiFest South: Fri and Sat, Sept 7-8, noon to 9 pm, Sun,Sept 9, noon to 6 pm, Bossier Civic Center
Art, game jams, movies, vendors, entrepreneurs: it's the first edition of the Shreveport-Bossier event, DigiFest South.
- Fri and Saturday, noon to 9 pm.
- Sun, noon to 6 pm
- Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Rd..
- DigiArt exhibit.
- colleges educational programs.
- companies that hire people with talent and training in digital technology.
- robot petting zoo.
- interactive exhibits: Sci-Port, Robinson Film Center , Bossier Parish Community College, Fairfield Studios.
- Phenom Film Festival: independent movies,
- TEDxRedRiver: "riveting talks by remarkable people."
- DigiFest Game Jam hosted by Nolan Baker of Moonbot Interactive.
More volunteers needed to man desks.
Tickets avail now. $5 - 15.. Bossier Arts Council.
Tours of Haunted Shreveport via the iShuttle in Sept, Oct, begin and end at Twine, Line Ave at Jordan St
Try a tour Shreveport's Most Haunted Sites via the iShuttle, says Rick Rose. It's "cush, private, special. Oh there are walking tours out there, and they are wonderful. However, try it differently."
"The stories include hauntings at the Municipal, the Court House, Robinson Film Center, Oakland Cemetery, the Logan Mansion, Davis Homeplace, Fairfield Avenue and even Twine...where the tour starts with a 3 course Ghostly Dinner and concludes with Ghoulish wine and dessert!," continues Rose.
Saturday evenings in September and October, culminating in the two days leading up to Halloween.
Two options each Saturday evening. We will fill up the 5pm Dinner/630-800pm Tour first, then roll out the 530pm Dinner/700-830pm Tour next. $55.
Book it at hauntedshreveport.com
rrose65@gmail.com.
photo Chris Jay.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
"Our most ambitious season:" Patric McWilliams announces the 2012-13 River City Rep series, Shreveport-Bossier
"We're doing an exciting and unique take on our season this year," says Patric McWilliams, artistic director at River City Rep.
"We're "presenting" the first production, "Dodging Bullets," rather than "producing" it. It's a one man show we're bringing in from Phoenix, built on the actor's actual experience of having his abusive brother-in-law shoot his sister right in front of him and then fire a number of bullets at him which he dodged. Thus the title.
Then we're coming back with our own production of "The Night of the Iguana" (late Jan), a reading of the play "8, " about the court trials of the Proposition 8 situation in California (early Feb....we were chosen specifically to participate in this national project), then the Tony Award and Pulitizer Prize-winning one man show, "I am my own Wife," (which will have Robert Buseick directing and me starring), a production of "Art," ( early May with Blayne Weaver) and then we'll end the season with "The Gin Game," (June) starring Academy Award nominee Margaret Avery (The Color Purple).
Our most ambitious season but happily we are stepping forward and seeing positive things on the horizon."
River City Rep presents one-act, one-man drama, Dodging Bullets, Sept 13, 14, 15, 16, at East Bank Theater, Bossier City
River City Rep at East Bank Theater: the one-man show, Dodging Bullets.
Starring the actor-playwright, David Barker.
East Bank Theater
630 Barksdale Blvd
Bossier City, LA
Sept 13 ~ 14 ~15 at 7:30 pm
Sept 16 at 3:00 pm
All seats $25.00
$10 Student/Military Tickets 30 minutes
prior to curtain with a valid ID
Box office open Aug 27.
Reservations, information: 318-868-5888
Video preview here.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Christopher Allen on bass, Winston Hall on piano: jazz and blues at Chianti on Monday, Aug 27, 6 to 9 pm, Shreveport
"Come join us tonight at Chianti's Italian restaurant," says Christopher Allen. "I will be there tonight from 6 to 9 with Winston Hall. We will be serving up some fine jazz, blues and rock or who knows what. Mixing it with some fine Italian food; sounds great to me ! Located at 6570 Line Ave. near 70th St. 868-8866."
Sunday, August 26, 2012
An acre of relief from bibliophilia: the Centenary Book Bazaar on Fri, Sept 7, from 4 to 9 pm, and Sat, Sept 8, 9 am to 4 pm, in the Gold Dome, Shreveport
Bibliophile and vinyl alert: the Centenary Book Bazaar will be held Fri, Sept 4 to 9 pm, and Sat, Sept 8, 9 to 4 pm, in the college's Gold Dome center.
- 80,000 items.
- 50 categories of paperback books, hardback books, DVDs, VHS, CDs, cassette tapes, and puzzles.
- 2,500 vintage children's books,.
- 25¢ to $5.00.
- higher-priced rare items reserved for bid auction.
Bring bags or boxes to carry out books. Carryout assistance is available. Cash or check. On Saturday, all items become half-priced after 1:00 p.m.
The Book Bazaar is organized and sponsored by the Muses, a philanthropic group dedicated to funding projects and programs for Centenary students.
318.219.3409 or David Williams at 318.869.5162.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Friday, August 24, 2012
Party with Doug and Chris Fitch in the swamp in Artspace Shreveport on Fri, Aug 24, 5 to 8 pm
Re-imagine our detrital past with Doug and Chris Fitch at Artspace Shreveport beginning on Fri, Aug 24, 5 to 8 pm. $10 admission to the opening party.
The Fitch Bros along with artists Julie Glass, Jeormie Journell, James Marks and Roald Simonson (of Juneau, Alaska) have built a swamp inside Artspace, endeavoring to make an artful display and one that will prick imaginations.
Shreveport Regional Arts Council invites viewers to enter the swamp to explore. To question. To reflect.
Artspace Shreveport.com
318-673-6535
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
The Peekers make it fresh one more time at Randall Moore Center, 3101 Fairfield Ave, on Sat, Aug 25, beginning at 6 pm
The Peekers make romantic, melodic folk rock and are fronted by 2 charismatic and richly-talented singer-songwriters, Brittney Maddox and John Christopher Martin.
It's good news that they're partying at the handsome and romantic Moore mansion on Fairfield.
$15 includes food provided by Stir, the Boytim & Roney restaurant.
Highly recommended, especially if you missed them at their peak of shakin' and harmonizin'.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Artists as entrepreneurs: a series of workshops sponsored by SRAC and produced by the Arts Council of New Orleans begins Tues, Aug 21, 5 to 7 pm
Fitch Bros, Artspace Shreveport / installation La Plus Belle Poubelle, a photo by trudeau on Flickr.
Chris Fitch, from Boston, and Doug Fitch, NYC, are preparing an installation in Artspace Shreveport that opens Fri, Aug 24.
The Fitch brothers are artists who have fashioned a career in making art.
That's not an easy thing to pull off.
That's why the regional arts council, SRAC, is announcing the start of the Artists as Entrepreneurs Intensive Training Program. It will be facilitated by the regionally renowned Arts Council of New Orleans.
The goal of this program is to transition Professional Artists into income producing Artists increasing their capacity to earn income through their art.
Combining lecture and small work groups, the program takes Artists through the development of marketing materials, branding, web and social media development, creating a business plan, profit and loss statements and career outlets such as galleries, museums, markets, festivals and public art.
ACNO will host 4 workshops over a 4 week time period on topics related to growing the entrepreneurial skills of artists. Cost to attend the workshops is $15.00 per session/person. Juried Roster Artists and 501c3 Art Organizations may attend at no charge.
Workshops will be held at artspace, 710 Texas Street in Shreveport. Please RSVP via email to vickie@shrevearts.org.
Week 1 Visual Arts Marketing 101 – Tuesday, August 21, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Week 2 Social Media and Email Marketing – Tuesday, August 28, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Week 3 Basic Photoshop for Artists – Tuesday, September 11, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Week 4 To be or not to Be 501c3 – Tuesday, September 18, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
For more information contact Vickie Marshall at 318-673-6500.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Bedknobs, beams and broomsticks: Fitch Bros' transformation of ArtspaceShreveport employs brindilege from the vast SRAC warehouse in fashioning La Plus Belle Poubelle; exhibit opens Fri, Aug 24, 5 to 8 pm
Fitch Bros, Artspace Shreveport / installation La Plus Belle Poubelle, a photo by trudeau on Flickr.
Artspace Shreveport has begun to look like a forest from the Maurice Sendak storybook. But most of the sketching is being executed via cannily-connected wooden objects found in the garages and warehouses of this fair city.
Sustained labor on and off ladders and scaffolding saw the Fitch Bros gang install several multi-piece limb constructions on the pillar/trees in Artspace Shreveport on Sunday.
Also raised and secured was a giant sheath and scrim on the long wall.
Virtually all the found objects are being transformed onsite and sawn, screwed and slaved into place.
La Plus Belle Poubelle will present one of the most thorough transformations of Artspace to date.
It opens Fri, Aug 24, 5 to 8 pm. $10 admission.
Artists hammering and wielding sizable power tools alongside Chris and Doug Fitch are Julie Glass, Jeormie Journell, James Marks and Roald Simonson. Among their additional helpers: Taffie Garsee, Michael Miller, Carrie Journell. And more.
See more photos. And a 1:36 video.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Cool volunteer hours: help open Digifest South on Sept 7 - 9, Bossier Civic Center
Cool volunteer hours: help run digifest Sept 7 - 9, Bossier Civic Center, a photo by trudeau on Flickr.
Digifest South is Shreveport-Bossier at its best. Like the Louisiana Film Prize, this is an event positioned to grow and spark a lot of talent.
Volunteers, or thinking-that-you-might volunteer, please see James Holoubek at 318-834-2281.
Shreveport's 4th annual Gay & Lesbian Film Fest, Sept 7 - 13, RobinsonFilm Center, 617 Texas Street
Shreveport's 4th annual Gay & Lesbian Film Fest (yes, Shreveport) arrives at Robinson Film Center Sept 7 - 13. Details at pacelouisiana.org. Tickets to the stand-up performance by Margaret Cho at ticketmaster.com.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Art by Daniel Mark Cassity and Diana Lynn Garrison at Magale Library gallery opens Sun, Sept 9, 4:30 pm
Highly recommended show by regarded realist painter Daniel Cassity and color-happy illustrator Diana Garrison.
The curator at Magale producing shows with numerous capable artists is Kristi Kohl.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
La Belle Poubelle: Chris Fitch and Doug Fitch assemble ratchety landscape in Artspace Shreveport in August
Artists Jeormie Journell, Julie Glass and James Marks collaborate.
Exhibit on display until Oct 20.
More at Artspaceshreveport.com.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Shreveport Songs: B. L. BLADE - By His Grace We've Come A Long Way (Part I and II) (B. L. B., 1982)
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Announcing a new post over at the Shreveport Songs blog...
In 2012, you might know of Rev. Brady L. Blade, Sr. because he serves as pastor of Zion Baptist Church in Shreveport. Or because in recent years he’s taken the gospel concert program Hallelujah Train on the road. Or because he and his church’s choir appeared in Daniel Lanois’s documentary film Here Is What Is. Or because of his renowned drummer sons, Brady L. Blade, Jr. and Brian Blade. I suspect 30 or even 50 years ago people knew of Rev. Blade for similar reasons – his ministry and his music.
In 1982, Blade released a 45 containing “By His Grace We've Come A Long Way.” Based on the recording, it’s pretty clear this is sourced from a live performance likely recorded at his church, Zion Baptist.
For the rest of the story about Rev. Blade and audio from "By His Grace We've Come A Long Way" see:
http://shreveportsongs.blogspot.com/2012/08/b-l-blade-by-his-grace-weve-come-long.html
Tuesday, August 07, 2012
Saturday, August 04, 2012
Chris Fitch and Doug Fitch, the siblings, will create installation in Artspace Shreveport opening Aug 24, alongside local artists Jeormie Journell, James Marks and Julie Glass; artist talk on Fri, Aug 10, 6 pm
Jeormie Journell, James Marks and Julie Glass are the artists who won places alongside the globally-acclaimed Chris and Doug Fitch in creating an installation in Artspace to be called "La Plus Belle Poubelle," or "Economy of Means in a Mean Economy."
The show runs from Aug 24 to Oct 20, says Artspaceshreveport.com.
Curious about the French title and the actual installation? The brothers Fitch will explain themselves and their artistic intent at Artspace on Fri, Aug 10, 6 pm.
Friday, August 03, 2012
Turning point in the life of the Barnwell Garden and Art Center: city officials ask, "What would you like to see in this river front institution?"
City officials will host a community meeting on Mon, Aug 13, 6 pm, at the Barnwell
Center, says Jillene falk. They are seeking input from the community about the future plans for the Barnwell Center following renovations in 2013.
All Barnwell stakeholders (members, patrons, artists, horticulture clubs, skateboarders, etc.) are encouraged to attend to express their views about the future of the Barnwell and the planned construction.
Information: Jillene Faulk – 318-673-7703
Thursday, August 02, 2012
DigiFest South: first-ever event seeks volunteers to man desks, changes artist deadline to Aug 10 for event on Sept 7 - 9
DigiFest South: artist deadline Aug 10 / Nolan Baker, James Holoubeck, Wade McDougal, Clint McCommon, Theresa Ratcliff, a photo by trudeau on Flickr.
DigiFest is shaping up as multi-winged stallion of a fest, participants learned at the DigiFest Forum. First announcement was a bit more time for artists submissions. The new deadline is Aug 10, says Theresa Ratcliff.
The Game Jam, managed by Nolan Baker, will need more than programmers and graphic designers; electronic soundscapers are also needed.
Volunteers to man booths, oversee and maintain displays will be essential to production of a successful fest. James Holoubeck will solicit and organize vols.
Wade McDougal is producing the Phenom Film fest under the aegis of DigiFest. His goal is to screen an allotment of the numerous and worthy indie films being made today that will not make it to a theater.
Clint McCommon and Theresa Ratcliff are sizing up the artists' entries (an example: a digital bed - a sleeping bed - submitted by a student architect) and developing display plans for this first-ever event.
The event will take place at Bossier Civic Center on Sept 7 to 9. More at DigiFest South.
New Orleans Fringe Festival set for Nov 14 to 18; deadline for BringYour Own Venue performances Sept 15 at nofringe.org
The New Orleans Fringe Fest is an alternative theater festival scheduled for Nov. 14 to 18, says Doug McCash at Nola.com.
“The Fringe welcomes virtually any type of theater performance - the wilder and the weirder, the better," says the fest. "We particularly encourage original works or innovative adaptations. Categories include: cabaret, circus arts, comedy, dance, drama, improvisational, interdisciplinary, multimedia, musical theater, poetry, puppetry, storytelling, burlesque, sideshow, spoken word, variety and other creative madness.”
In addition to the 24 venues managed by Fringe Fest (deadline was July 2), performers may apply for “BYOV” slots in the fest (deadline Sept 15).
According to the Fringe website, “BYOVenues can be performed anywhere within the city of New Orleans. Be creative when you think of BYOV options: swimming pools, empty lots, bridges, corner bars, living rooms and front porches are all great places for theater. You do need to get permission from the owner.”
Inspired by the Edinburgh Fringe, the NO Fringe has been at work since 2008.
The Fringe application fee is $25. For applications and details go to nofringe.org
Monday, July 30, 2012
Building a brand new event, bolstering brainiacs: Digifest Forum onTues, July 31, 6 pm, explains DigiFest South event, Sept 7 - 9
DigiFest South will include a digital art exhibition by student and independent artists, a tech expose, Phenom Film Festival, Game Jam, TED talks, and other activites for all ages, says Clint McCommon. It also includes a career fair featuring cutting edge companies and educational institutions.
To answer questions that artists, companies, or potential volunteers may have about the first-time event, BAC will hold a DigiFest Forum on Thursday, July 31st at 6pm at their headquarters: 630 Barksdale Blvd, Bossier City, LA.
More on Bossier Arts Council and DigiFest at www.bossierarts.org or at 741-8310.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Artspace "Oh, Really" exhibit travels to Strecker-Nelson Gallery, Manhattan, Kansas; will include new work in oil from Talbot Hopkins
In 2011 Shreveport painters Talbot Hopkins and Laura Noland-Harter were joined by Phyllis J Pease, Manhattan Kansas, in a show at Artspace Shreveport curated by a long-time friend and Artspace artistic director William Joyce.
The show, entitled "Oh, Really," for the painters' penchant for realism, has traveled to the Strecker-Nelson Gallery, Manhattan, Kansas.
It will be on display Aug 3 to Sept 15.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Open House at CC Hardman Co Art Supplies and Framing's new location, 3309Line Ave, Shreveport, former site of Earthereal Restaurant, on Fri,July 27, 4 to 6 pm
An Open House on Fri, July 27, 4 to 6 pm, marks the official opening of CC Hardman Co. at the new shop, 33 09 Line Ave, Shreveport.
"We were way overdue to move," admitted Ralph Hardman, 4th-generation owner of CC Hardman Co. Having been on Texas St for some 75 years, the building in which Hardman has been located was purchased by architect Kevin Bryan, said Cynthia Hardman.
The new Hardman Co location is the former site of Earthereal Restaurant. Chef John and Katie Koellen recently retired and closed the landmark eatery.
Hours are 9 to 5:30, M - Fri. Sat is 9 to noon. Telephone remains the same: 318 221 5189.
Let it be noted that the safest and most capacious parking area is at the back of the shop.
Connecting art buyers with capable young painters: see party at Gallery Fine Art Center on Thurs, July 26, 6 - 8 pm, for Chambers.Reans.Slaughter exhibit
Three serious young painters open a show at Gallery Fine Arts Center on Thurs, July 26. They are Joshua Chambers, Tony Reans and Joey Slaughter.
Their canvasses are witty, colorful and collectible. They have paid dues in development via shows and reviews and in working through various phases of artistic development.
Meet the artists on Thurs evening, 6 to 8 pm.
Gallery Fine Art Center is in Airline Plaza at 2151 Airline Drive, Suite 200. They are adjacent to Monjunis and 2Johns Restaurant.
(318) 741-9192
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
jmarie living debuts home decor line at Remington Suites Hotel party, 6pm, Thurs, July 26, 220 Travis St, Shreveport
"Inspired by nature, Shreveport native Jennifer Marie brings a combination of bold, chic, urban pizzazz and an international flair to her line of home accents," says the young designer.
See a preview of her custom pillows, lighting, furniture, mirrors & home décor at the J.Marie Living Launch Party, 6 p.m. July 26, at the Remington Suites Hotel, 220 Travis St., Shreveport.
Having watched her career develop I can add that Jennifer Marie is young Shreveport at its best. Well-educated, well-spoken, ethical and anxious to please, you will find this designer to be a persuasive guide to classic good taste.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
NoTreble.com: Ten hits of the 60's to 80's on which the bassist was Shreveport native Joe Osborn
"Many bassists strive to have that one hit song, but Joe Osborn has more chart-topping records than he can even keep track of," writes Kevin Johnson at NoTreble.com.
"His signature tone – achieved with flatwound strings and a pick – underpins an overwhelming number of pop, rock, and country hits from the ’60s through the ’80s, and his resume reads like a who’s who of music history."
Descriptions of his 10 top sessions - along with sound clips - comprise a lesson in American pop culture. Today, he told Johnson, he is "continuing work with Richard Carpenter, producing up and coming guitarist Matthew Davidson, and writing a memoir."
Osborn photo by Barbara Beaird.
The Esoteric Tradition of Tattoos: images from the most serious practitioners, Shreveport and Bossier, at minicine? on Sat, July 28, 8pm
The Esoteric Tradition of Tattoos exhibit
"You are cordially invited to attend an exhibition highlighting the art and the artists who honor the timeless and often sacred tradition of tattooing," says Micah Harold.
LIve music: Stolen Pills of Monroe, LA, and Dankhdjinn of Shreveport.
Peter Fetterman will perform with fire.
Shops & Artists Exhibiting:
Fortune and Glory Tattoo Parlor
James Clements
John Bentrup
Matt Grisham
Micah Harold
Skull and Bones
Levi Hilton
Colby Gillespie
Body Electric
Sizer Yerger
Shipwreck Tattoos
Bruce “Horikurohige” Morgan
Nakatosh Tattoo Co.
Maximalion Tucker
Let’s Buzz -Bergen, Norway
Sandy Brudvik (hometown: Shreveport)
Christine Horvei
Jannike Weise-Hansen
Annalaug Maria Tolo
Doors Open at 8 PM
$5 Suggested Donation
846 Texas Avenue
Shreveport
Monday, July 23, 2012
Emily Mwakitawa as Aida @ Emmett Hook Center, Shreveport, in the StageCenter production running from Th, Aug 2 to Sun, Aug 5
The winner of 4 Tony Awards, including Best Original Score, Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida embraces exuberant dancing, staging and singing.
Directed by Jared Watson, with choreography by Roshanda Spears, and musical direction by Costas Dafnis.
Aida is Emily Mwakitawa (returning from her new home of New York City), Seth Taylor is Radames, and Missy Wise is Amneris.
Supporting players are Thomas Keys (Mereb), Don McCoy (Zoser), Jori Jackson (Nehebka), Herman Johnson (Amonosro), and John Goddard (Pharoah).
Ensemble members Delia Caldwell, Madeline Hiers, Elissa Little, Kezia Pigford, Misty Shadd, Tianna Williams, Tierra Williams, Will Callahan, Paul Savage, Gentry Williams, Barbara Holmes, Mary King, Reaiah Kirkendoll, and Eve Mwakitawa.
Thurs, Aug 2, Fri, Aug 3, & Sat, Aug 4 @ 7:30pm. Sun, Aug 5 @ 3pm
318.218.9978 All performances at Emmett Hook Center, First United Methodist Church, Shreveport.
$20.00 – $15.00 –
Student Rush for College and High School students with valid I.D., 5 minutes prior to curtain, for $10.00, cash only. 1 ticket per I.D.
Meet actress Emily Mwakitawa in a series of Stage Center videos.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
"Mr. Morris Lessmore," "Tarzan: Lord of the Louisiana Jungle" and "King Crawfish and T-Galop" to be screened at Louisiana State Exhibit Museum beginning at 11 am, Sat, July 21
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore at Artspace Shreveport, a photo by trudeau on Flickr.
Catch a screening of The Fantastic Flying Books of Morris Lessmore and Q&A led by Moonbot Studios artists Joe Bluhm and John Durbin, Sat, July 21, 11 am, at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport.
The event will conclude, says Sara Hebert, with a demonstration of the IMAG•N•O•TRON, an augmented reality iPad/iPhone app companion to The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore picture book, a New York Times bestseller.
The Blum-Durbin screening is part of the museum's “Remember in Shreveport When…” program.
Also to be screened on Sat:
· Allison Bohl and Conni Castille’s King Crawfish and T-Galop
· Al and Allison Bohl’s Tarzan: Lord of the Louisiana Jungle
· A re-issue of "Tarzan of the Apes"
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Digifest South deadline for artistic submissions is July 31; festival takes place Sept 7 - 9 at Bossier Civic Center
DigiFest South will showcase, says Clint McCommon, digital art genres including, but not limited to:
3D Design and Animation
CG Animation
Digital Photography
Digital Sculpture (robotics)
Digital Sound and Music
Digital Video and Film
Graphic Design and Motion Graphics
Mechanical and Architectural Design
DigiFest is a start up event which will attract world class companies and experts who specialize in state of the art media. These include Academy Award Winner Moonbot Studios, Twin Engine Labs, Blade Studios, Worldwide FX, the Cyber Innovation Center, Venyu, and more.
See applications for artists ($10 per entry) and vendors at http://www.bossierarts.org/.
The late Kitty Wells, the Hayride and Elvis in Tillman Franksautobiography, "I Was There When It Happened"
Kitty Wells has died at the age of 92, writes Bruce Flett.
She was the first woman country music star and spent some of her most productive and formative years in Shreveport.
Kitty was married to Johnny Wright, of Jimmy and Johnny , the country duo who were regulars at Shreveport's Louisiana Hayride as far back as 1948.
Louisiana legend J D Miller of Crowley wrote a song that was an "answer" to Hank Thompson's hit "Wild Side of Life." Kitty Wells recorded that song by Miller, which was, "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels." It went to #1 in 1952 - the first #1 hit in Country music by a woman.
In 1954, Jimmy and Johnny got an offer for $500 (big money back then) to perform in Colorado. They were booked at the Hayride that same night, so their manager, Tillman Franks, tried to line up a suitable replacement.
Tillman was in Memphis and had heard about this teenager that was a local sensation. Thus it was that Elvis Presley's first performance in Shreveport - October 16, 1954 - was as a replacement for Jimmy and Johnny.
DOUG DAVIDSON – Star (Of My Teenage Dream) (MOA, 1959)
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Announcing a new post over at the Shreveport Songs blog...
For the rest of the story about musician Margaret Lewis and audio from "Star (Of My Teenage Dream)" see: http://shreveportsongs.blogspot.com/2012/07/doug-davidson-star-of-my-teenage-dream.html
Monday, July 16, 2012
Young artists who happen to be women and somehow call themselves Omen Art to present work at minicine?, Thurs, July 19, 7 pm
A recently formed women's art collective, Omen Art, is preparing to present their inaugural exihibition, says Camille Gladney. It is a show focusing on the heart of young-womanhood and the female body-image, and the experience of its many forms.
Featuring the short film "CONTROL" by guest artist Erin Zerbe (www.zerbetron.com) as well as the following artists of OMEN ART:
VISUAL ARTISTS
Kelly Beresko, Liz Jackson, Hanna Hillman, Carrie Jones, Kelsey McClure, Danielle Miller, Mallori Brandon-Ezell, Chrissy Wise, Rachel McDonald, Allison West
INSTALLATION ARTISTS
Sophie Bridel, Kelly Beresko, Lesli Hillman, Camille Gladney, Christy Kirkley, Brittney Maddox, Amy Lynn Treme, Raiven Williams
VIDEO ARTISTS
Liz Jackson, Lizzie Drexler, and the women of Omen Art
PERFORMANCE ARTISTS
Amy Lynn Treme, Raiven Williams, Camille Gladney, Chrissy Wise, Songbird
Omen Art Presents: The Collective Debut
July 19th, 7PM at minicine? 846 Texas Avenue, Shreveport LA 71101
Suggested donation: $5.00
For more info, please e-mail omenfart@gmail.com or phone Chrissy Wise (318) 470-5074 or Liz Jackson at (318) 773-8762.
Artist as Entrepreneur workshops on SRAC agenda: "Artists, what do you need by way of development?"
"SRAC and the Arts Council of New Orleans are going to customize ACNO's award-winning artist entrepreneurial training program to fit what you need," says Wendy Benscoter to NW La artists.
"Our artists need to say they want so that the program suits them."
To express their thoughts artists should go to shrevearts.org/arts-culture/shreveport-common/artists-survey/.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
After five decades of Connell life on the shore of Lake Bistineau, Louisiana, the Clyde Connell house is vacant
Bryan Connell, son of artist Clyde Connell and long-time household keeper for Clyde, has moved. He will reside near his daughter, Kay Colvin, outside Edmond, Okla. His relocation, in July, 2012, brings to an end the Connell family life in the cottage on the edge of Lake Bistineau after five decades. Clyde and husband TD Connell moved there in 1959.
Several major pieces of Clyde's art that have been part of the furnishings of her house have been donated to the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum (LSEM), Shreveport.
In the photo above are LSEM curator Nita Cole and Clyde's nephew, Dr. Pat Sewell, a neighbor on Lake Bistineau and also an artist. Also on hand for the art transit was LSEM director Wayne Waddell.
The piece being moved is the large and early "Swamp Song." This version features raised-wall enclosures fashioned from brown paper and glue. Some of the corral-like enclosures contain segments of cork from wine bottles. The surface of the piece is covered with automatic writing script in black paint. Additional pieces of light-colored torn paper punctuate the surface.
Connell created a large number of pieces on brown paper as she transitioned from her versions of the image of the lake ("Lake Verticals," her wavy-line logo, etc) to her hieroglyphic depictions of the sounds that surrounded the lake.
This "Swamp Song" was signed "Clyde Connell." Evidently she had not yet developed her cartouche-enclosed "CC" signature.
Waddell has been successful in reviving funding and activity at LSEM, the history and art center on Greenwood Rd, the Fairgrounds, Shreveport. It is a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate and on the National Register of Historic Places. Devotees of Connell will certainly appreciate LSEM as a new site for the preservation of the Connell legacy.
Please see images of moving day at www.flickr.com/photos/robert_trudeau. Also, a source for background and news relating to the honored Louisiana artist is Clydeconnell.blogspot.com.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Hoover Watercolor Society art at Norsworthy Gallery, 214 Texas St, Shreveport; reception Sat, July 14, 4 to 6 pm
Dominick Salas, Christine and Chris Bailey, Norsworthy Gallery, Shreveport, a photo by trudeau on Flickr.
"This exciting exhibit features fantastic artwork from members of the Hoover Watercolor Society," says Rachel Hill.
"With dozens of pieces in a variety of mediums, there's only one thing that ties this group of compositions together--maybe you'll figure it out when you see them!"
"Artwork is for sale," continues the wry Ms Hill, "and is breathtakingly affordable."
Refreshments will be served.
Norsworthy Gallery
214 Texas Street, Shreveport
Louisiana Film Prize viewing and voting weekend in downtown Shreveport: Oct 5 through 7, 2012
Cinematographer John Lindley / Costner-Hurt-Moore film, 'Mr Brooks '/ all photos by Talbot, a photo by trudeau on Flickr.
"Audience voting will determine half of the points needed to win the Louisiana Film Prize," says Cazes Verbois.
"The top 20 movies, all from 5 mins to a maximum of 15 mins in length, will be screened at 2 locations on the weekend of Oct 5 - 7: Robinson Film Center and minicine, which is at 846 Texas Ave."
"An Official Jury, made up of artists, critics, writers, filmmakers, and educators views the public exhibition programs and award points to the films. Those points count for 50% of the final tally towards the winning film," continues Verbois.
"The other 50% of the final vote comes from the audience by popular decision. Any registered attendee may vote using their uniquely numbered voting band. A voting band is acquired with the purchase of a festival pass."
The festival, a project initiated by Kathy Melancon and Gregory Kallenberg, also promises to inundate Shreveport in creative film marketing on the first weekend in Oct.
They have decreed that, "We encourage filmmakers to bring their friends, family, and anyone they can find on the street to buy a ticket to the LA Film Prize Weekend and vote for their film. We encourage the finalists to hold parties, pass out fliers, grab people off the street. It’s up to you, but the more people that vote for your film, the more likely you are to win."
Monday, July 09, 2012
Kallenberg follows successful " Haynesville" with "Rational Middle Energy Series" on the future of energy; screening and panel at SciPort on Wed, July 11, 5:30 to 8 pm
Having won awards and plaudits for the movie "Haynesville" - an invitation to present a TED talk and a presentation at the Aspen Ideas Conference - Gregory Kallenberg has positioned himself to lead thinking about energy usage.
At SciPort on Wed, July 11, 5:30 to 8 pm, he will host a reception, screening of excerpts from his new work, "The Rational Middle Energy Series" and a panel on energy planning.
It is hard to gainsay his mantra: "Energy is complicated. Let's make our own future."
See you there.
Free and open to the public.