In a small Texas town, siblings reunite as their father lies on his deathbed; it's a southern comedy.
Daddy's Dyin' - who's got the will?
- written by Del Shores, author of Sordid Lives.
--directed by Dick King.
Featuring Betty Baker, Jennifer Bush, Tommy Wallace, Sonia Lowe, Heather Bryson, Debbie Posey, Nash Crow, Brad Kozak and Alan Mathison.
Rebecca Woodruff, stage manager,
David White, lighting designer, Peggy San Pedro, costumer, and Jan Adams,
light board operator.
(318) 424-4439
$15 seniors, students, and active military
$17 adults
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Large cast, classic script by Del Shores: SLT comedy "Daddy's Dyin - Who's Got the Will?"
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Slow Food events Mon, Sept 23, Frank's Pizza, and Sun, Sept 29, at Valencia Community Garden, Shreveport
Belinda Coley, Dr Grace Peterson, Stephanie Hansen, Valencia Park Community Garden, Shreveport, a photo by trudeau on Flickr.
In partnership with Slow Food chapters across the US, Slow Food North Louisiana is inviting members and friends to come learn more about the mission, says Grace Peterson.
Two opportunities are coming up soon:
Monday, September 23, 5-9 pm: Slow Food Night @ Frank's Pizza Napoletana. Ten percent of the evening's proceeds will be donated to Slow Food North Louisiana, and Slow Food members will be there to answer questions.
Sunday, September 29, 4-6 pm: A Fall Potluck Picnic with Slow Food North Louisiana. Gather at the Valencia Youth Garden & Urban Farm to share a meal and meet area farmers.
Grace Peterson, PhD, Area Nutrition Agent
210 Research Station Dr., Bossier City, LA 71112
318/741-7430 Ext. 1502, 318/286-4146 Cell
Over the top: Bossier Arts Council presents DigiFest 2013 at Bossier Civic Center, Sept 20, 21
Something digital for almost everyone, especially for artists and geeks, might be the DigiFest subtitle.
It is packed with worthy and wholesome schtuff and is the sort of brainiac event that you would expect to see in Houston.
Check it out, digerati.
Deborah Cookie Coleman, Shreveport, semi-finalist in Mutual of Omaha's "Aha Moments" series
Mutual of Omaha, sponsor of life's aha moments, has announced the finalists in its ad campaign to be released next spring, says marketwatch.com.
The campaign, built around the stories of everyday Americans, relies on social media and local media to uncover stories of real people with life-changing aha moments.
In the 20 aha moment semi-finalists: Deborah Cookie Coleman started a community garden at the recreation center in Shreveport to bring youth and the community together.
During the next two weeks, Mutual and its internal panel of judges will narrow the field to 10 finalists. One inspirational story will be selected through a combination of Mutual of Omaha's panel and online voting, which begins on Sept. 30 at www.ahamoment.com/vote.
Monday, September 16, 2013
An evening of cabaret with NYC singer Jeremiah James at East Bank Theate in benefit for River City Rep on Sat, Sept 28, 7:30 pm
Jeremiah James has arrived in Shreveport-Bossier to play the role of Bo on the River City Rep production of Bus Stop.
Meanwhile, he performs an evening of cabaret in a benefit for RCRT.
Bus Stop: Wed - Sun, Oct 9 - 13
Tickets $35.
318 868 5888
Louisiana-born singer-songwriter Kevin Gordon performs at Fairfield Studios on Sun, Oct 20, 7 pm
Kevin Gordon performs at Fairfield Studios, says Vic Phares, Sun, Oct 20, 7 pm.
Reservations accepted via website at http://www.shreveporthouseconcerts.org/reservations.html
or by calling 318-933-2514 and leaving a message.
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Jennifer Koh soloist as Shreveport Symphony Orchestra opens season at Riverview Theater on Sat, Sept 21 @ 7:30 pm
The Shreveport Symphony’s opening night sparkles with the performance of Avery Fisher Career Grant winner Jennifer Koh, says Michael Butterman.
Koh will perform the Violin Concerto of Sibelius.
Also featured: Brahms’ Symphony No. 1, perhaps the greatest “first symphony” of all. And the iconic Finlandia, one of the most beloved classical works of all time.
Opening Night
Sat, Sept 21, 2013 — 7:30 PM
RiverView Theater, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway
Shreveport Symphony Orchestra
Michael Butterman, Music Director
- Free ‘Inside the Music’ pre-concert talk starts at 6:30 PM.
- Free shuttle service to RiverView Theater starts at 6:30 p.m., picking up at the Regions Bank parking garage at the corner of Milam & Market Streets.
Here's where one obtains Tickets!
"Handmade, handcrafted, reconstructed or creatively re-purposed:" Texas Ave Makers Fair, Shreveport, Sat, Nov 9, 10 am to 4 pm
Produced by the Texas Ave Community Assoc (TACA), Makers' Fair registration for the Nov 9 event is no longer open. Says Kelly McSwain, "Woke up this morning to over a hundred registration confirmation emails for the Makers Fair! And it's basically sold out unless you're a food truck or a non-profit group. A new record! Less than 12 hours!"
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Artist talk: David C Williams, LSU faculty, MFA printmaking, at Artspace Shreveport on Sat, Sept 14, 6 pm to 8 pm
Hear artist David C Williams talk on Sat, Sept 14, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Discussion will encircle David’s education, residencies, and travel and how it has shaped his career as a fine artist in today's world economy, says Megan Porter.
Free and open to the public.
artspace
Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Monday.
710 Texas St. Shreveport, LA 71101
Shreveport Catalyst defunct; Teekell and Wissing reorganize alternative news publication under sunny name: the Heliopolis
Heliopolis, the name of Henry Miller Shreve's snagboat, will be the name of the publication being produced by former Shreveport Catalyst leaders Karen Wissing and Spencer Teekell. "We hope to finalize the name Heliopolis this week," added Teekell.
Volunteers recently converged at CoHab Shreveport to get story assignments and help set the direction for the print publication. "We want to be an alternative source for arts and entertainment news and views," said Teekell. "We will serve a delicious niche between the establishment media and the lunatic fringe."
Volunteer writers, editors, designers and photogs should send a brief resume to kewissing@gmail.com or asteekell@gmail.com.
Advertisers are welcome to support this effort to bring change and fresh energy to Shreveport-Bossier's print side.
Dooley Noted: Sun, Oct 6, all-day tribute to the late artist David Brian Dooley, Shreveport, at 516 Texas St
The Dooley Noted Benefit is a tribute to the life of musician and visual artist David Brian Dooley, says Blue Lee-Martin.
Sun, Oct 6, 2013, 10 AM-7 PM @ 516 Texas St, downtown Shreveport.
Doors open at 10 am, scheduled music and highlights begin at noon.
12 noon -12:40 Gary Buchanan and County Switch Bluegrass
12:40-1;30 Time Travelers: Charli Gentry and Joe Ramer
1:30--2:10 Joe Nadeau Band
2:10-2;45 Brown Water Boys: Loki and Jimmy One Thumb
2;45-3:00 Drum Circle Dedication; all invited to join in
3;00-3;40 Dearmond & Wood
3:40-4:30 Acoustic/announcements Charli's video
4:30-5:15 John Parks
5:15-5:45 Final drawing for Raffles and Silent Auctions.
5:45 Acoustic Jam! Johnny Cash's "We'll Meet Again".
No cover, but Big donation jug at the door.
Photo by Talbot Hopkins Trudeau.
Friday, September 13, 2013
Red River Entertainment District: Jeremy @ Fatty Arbuckle's, Shreveport
While Fatty's has been the main purveyor of music and spirits in the Red River Entertainment District for some time, that is going to change.
Says the district's Catherine Kennedy of the near future, "We're almost totally leased."
Have you visited the new CoHab site? Across from Fatty's and once the site of Brother's Seafood in the district, the social networking site has a vibrant new look and numerous cool tenants.
Fatty's remains one of the city's hippest bars. Grungy enough to feel like a boite in New Orleans, some of the baddest bands to stop in Shreveport on tour do their honking in Fatty's.
While you can check Chase Boytim on FB for the latest music at Fatty's, don't even bother. Trust Chase and Jeremy. Just go.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Alternative planning for I-49 connector @ 846 Texas Ave, Shreveport, noon, Fri, Sept 13 to 4 pm, Sat, Sept 14
"Architecture students and others will participate in a charrette (intense session) to look at alternatives to the inner city limited access freeway. Please visit the 28 hour event," says planner/architect Kim Mitchell.
Kim E. Mitchell
Sutton Mitchell Beebe Babin Architects, LLC
333 Texas Street, Suite 1200
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
P. (318) 221-1623 ext. 25
C. (318) 773-1470
F. (318) 221-1626
kmitchell@smbbarchitects.com
www.smbbarchitects.com
Chipotle's new and elegant short film, The Scarecrow, was produced by Moonbot Studios, Shreveport, and is clearly the work of the Oscar-winning Louisiana shop
"As the short film, The Scarecrow, opens, we see a spindly scarecrow entering the monolithic factory of "Crow Foods Incorporated," where conveyor belts ferry boxes of "100% Beef-ish" and eggs and chicken dubiously labeled "all-natural," says Npr.org.
"The soundtrack for this dystopian scene is Fiona Apple crooning the song "Pure Imagination" from the 1971 film classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
The dejected scarecrow rides home on the subway, and sees an ad and then a billboard for "farm fresh" Crow Foods "feeding the world" as pernicious robotic crows flutter around.
But this scarecrow is a proactive fellow. Rather than eating this shameful food, he goes out to the garden and picks a bright red pepper (subtle, Chipotle). We see him cooking in his small kitchen, and then presto! Our sad little scarecrow has become a happy little street food vendor, selling fresh tacos out of red plastic baskets that look quite a lot like what you'll get at the Mexican chain."
Highly recommended for the singularly charming look of a Moonbot product.
The Scarcrow is also an app available for free on iPhone and iPad.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Adler and Hearne perform at Fairfield Studios on Sun, Sept 15, 7 pm; final House concert in 8-year series
Harmonies and down home music from singers and pickers Adler and Hearne on Sun, Sept 15, 7 pm, says Jim Huckabay. House concert at Fairfield Studios, 1510 Fairfield Ave.
They say it's the last one to be held at the Fairfield site. But stand by for more music by the House Concert Series at a site tba.
$20 (cash only, please)
Reservations: Shreveporthouseconcerts.org:reservations@fairfieldstudios.com. 318 933-2514 (Please leave a message).
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Take the pulse of your city by volunteering at the Red River Revel Arts Fest, Oct 5 to the 12
"The backbone of our success is the hard work of good people like you," says Kevin Stone, Executive Director of Red River Revel.
Community volunteers play an integral role in facilitating the festival for 180,000+ Revelers who attend each year. Volunteers annually contribute tens of thousands of man-hours and help make us one of the top 100 Arts festivals in the country.
Individual and corporate team volunteers are needed to fulfill the following areas: Coupon Sales, Admissions, and Beer Sales.
The Revel needs over 700 volunteers over the course of the eight-day event. Volunteer shifts are typically 3-4 hours in length and volunteers are welcome to work one or more shifts throughout the week.
Student Volunteers
The Red River Revel considers its Arts Education programs as the #1 reason that the festival will celebrate its 38th anniversary this year. This is largely due to the generosity of thousands of middle and high school students dedicating their time after school and on weekends helping our little Revelers with the many activities in the Children’s Area.
If your students would like to volunteer for this year’s Red River Revel, please start by choosing where and when your students would like to volunteer. We are taking volunteers for:
Face Painting
Do your students have an artistic side? Sign them up to paint the faces of our younger guests. Students will use a face paint stamp as an outline, than they will fill in with the young Reveler’s color choices.
Hands-On Activities
Your students will be assigned to one of four areas where they will assist our Chairmen in conducting various activities in the Children’s Area. Your students may be assigned to Creation Station, where they will assist our young Revelers in completing a hands-on, take home art project; a Mock Geological Dig; Sand Art; or the Brookshire’s Mini Grocery Store.
Please remember that all volunteers must be at least 12 years of age to sign up. Service hour forms can be filled out online.
8-DAY REVELER PASS
Pay once and get in every day with your own Reveler Pass!
$15 • Purchased at the Gate
$10 • Purchased by 10/2 at RedRiverRevel.com
$10 • Purchased by 10/4 at Revel Office
SHUTTLE SCHEDULE
Ride the FREE Revel Shuttle!
A-1 Charter buses depart Mall St. Vincent & Pierre Bossier Mall at the top & bottom of each hour from 10:00 a.m. - close both Saturdays and Sunday, and from 4:00 p.m. - close Thursday & Friday. Return shuttles run on the :15 & :45 until 45 minutes past Revel closing time.
Downtown Lunchtime Trolley
(Mon – Fri 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.)
Ride the trolley from your office to Festival Plaza for food, art, and music! The trolley makes a continuous loop downtown to pick up Revelers; it stops at Louisiana Tower, SWEPCO, City Hall, and Caddo Parish Courthouse. Make your workday lunch destination Revel 38!
Departs City Hall
11:39 AM - 12:39 PM
11:54 AM - 12:54 PM
12:09 PM - 1:09 PM
12:24 PM - 1:24 PM
Departs Courthouse
11:42 AM - 12:42 PM
11:57 AM - 12:57 PM
12:12 PM - 1:12 PM
12:27 PM - 1:27 PM
Departs Louisiana Tower
11:33 AM - 12:33 PM
11:48 AM - 12:48 PM
12:03 PM - 1:03 PM
12:18 PM - 1:18 PM
Departs SWEPCO
11:36 AM - 12:36 PM
11:51 AM - 12:51 PM
12:06 PM - 1:06 PM
12:21 PM - 1:21 PM
Monday, September 09, 2013
Cafe@Artspace: gluten free lunch items available at 710 Texas St, 11 am til 2 pm
Highly recommended center for arts and edibles in historic downtown Shreveport.
318 673 6535.
Menu at artspaceshreveport.com.
Party with the best and brightest: DigiFest South @ CoHab under the bridge; Matthew Davidson Band, Super Water Sympathy on Fri, 9.10.13, 5 pm to 10 pm
See more at https://www.facebook.com/DigiFestSouth.
Sunday, September 08, 2013
Rough Edges: singer and slide slinger Buddy Flett has new CD despite George's Grill closing at 3 pm
Hear the wailing and quavering voice of blues master Buddy Flett at Bears on Weds, 6 pm to 9 pm, says Bruce Flett.
Thursday, September 05, 2013
Requiescat in pace, artist and musician David Brian Dooley, Shreveport
David Dooley is dead of cancer, says the Friends of David and Jean Dooley site on Facebook.
In recent years David had become a popular violinist at jam sessions across Shreveport-Bossier. His dry wit, self-deprecating sense of humor and witty world view stood out in local circles. He was long-winded but was a storyteller who brought detail and insight to his tales.
Some who knew him as a man who passionately spoke through his fiddle were surprised to learn that he was also an accomplished painter.
Dooley's oil landscapes and portraits were highly professional and characterful. He was economical of brushstroke, but delivered scenes with accuracy and elan. He spent time painting in France and in Virginia and had a wide circle of art friends and patrons across the country.
Dooley was devoted to his wife, Jean, but otherwise cared not fig for the conventional standards of success. As a violinist and painter who had touched people on a consistent basis, he was a fulfilled man.
A memorial will be held on Wed, Sept. 11 at Holy Cross at 2 pm, says MC Rollo.
Wednesday, September 04, 2013
Budding Artists Assoc sponsored by Bossier Arts Council for both Bossier and Caddo secondary students; deadline Oct 1
"Applications are due Oct 1st for high school students wanting to join the Budding Artists Association at Bossier Arts Council, says Robin Jones. Students from Caddo are equally welcome, says Jones.
Submit name, address, school, email, phone, current course schedule and signature from a recommending teacher.
Membership Requirements:
ÿ Maintained overall 2.0 GPA the semester prior to candidacy
ÿ Enrolled in at least one art class (visual, theatrical, musical, writing)
ÿ Must have recommendation from teacher (Art, Music, Theatre, or English)
To Maintain Membership:
ÿ Maintain an overall 2.0 GPA each semester
ÿ Attend monthly Budding Arts Association meetings
ÿ Maintain a clean disciplinary record
What are the art fields that you are interested in? Check all that apply.
□Visual Arts □Music □Theatre □Writing □other:_____________________
ÿ Please attach a copy of your current course schedule
Teacher Recommendation:
I give my recommendation for this student to be considered for membership in the Bossier Arts Council’s Budding Artists Association for the 2013-2014 academic year.
X
Name/Area of Instruction /School
Please submit completed forms to robin@bossierarts.org. Call 318-741-8310 for more information.
Tuesday, September 03, 2013
Thirty four regional artists in juried exhibit at Meadows Museum of Art, Shreveport; reception Sat, Sept 7, 5:30 - 7 pm
Thirty-four North Louisiana artists who work in a variety of media are represented in The Carolyn Querbes Nelson Meadows Museum North Louisiana Artists’ Triennial Competition, says Diane DuFilho.
The art was juried by Jolene Flood, owner and director of the Flood Gallery in Asheville, North Carolina.
The Flood Gallery is located in the Phil Mechanic Studios building and showcases an ambitious exhibition schedule featuring local artists as well as national and international artists.
- Reception on Sat, Sept 7, 2013, from 5:30 to 7 pm in the Meadows galleries. RSVP 318-869-5040.
- Exhibit opens Sun, Sept 8, at 1 pm.
50 YEAR COMMEMORATION OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
50 YEAR COMMEMORATION OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
HOSTED BY
THE
NORTH LOUISIANA CIVIL
RIGHTS COALITION
WEDNESDAY – September 18, 2013, 10:00
AM - Golden Anniversary Memorial Service
§
Celebration of
the Golden Anniversary of Civil Rights Movement in Shreveport including a
Memorial Service honoring fallen local and national Civil Rights leaders. The historic events of the night of September
22 at Little Union, B. C. led to the events at Booker T. Washington.
LOCATION: Little Union Baptist Church, Shreveport 71103,
Rev. Clifford McLain, Pastor.
§
Announcement
of events for the week – Press Conference
§
Tour of the
Archives Room in the C. C. McLain Education Building
§
News
Conference/Interviews
WEDNESDAY – September 18, 2013, 7:00 PM – Citywide
Prayer Service
§
Citywide/Regional
Prayer Service (In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s uplifting civil
rights sermon preached at Galilee Baptist Church)
§
LOCATION: Galilee Baptist Church, 1500 Pierre Avenue,
Shreveport 71103, Dr. E. Edward Jones, Pastor.
§
All area
Churches are invited to attend.
§
Prayer
Focus: Civil Servants, Educators,
Elected Officials
THURSDAY – September 19, 2013 –9:00 AM Student Film
Screening
·
FILM FESTIVAL
AND CIVIL RIGHTS PANEL DISCUSSION
§ Student screening of the powerful documentary
“Beyond Galilee” highlighting the civil rights events, which occurred in
Shreveport, Louisiana in 1963.
§ Location: Booker
T. Washington High School gymnasium
§ Testimonials of civil rights icons – including
former students who were arrested and featured in the documentary “Beyond
Galilee”
§ Panel
discussion and interviews following the screening.
FRIDAY – September 20, 2013 – 7:00 PM NAACP Annual Banquet
§
LOCATION: Clarion Hotel, 1419 East 70th
Street, Shreveport, LA 71105; $65.00 per ticket
SATURDAY – September 21, 2013 – The “Finishing What We Started” Parade
10:00 AM
§
Route
commemorates the historic student protest and march which lead to the mass
arrests of Booker T. Washington High School Students.
§
Parade begins
at Little Union Baptist Church and ends at Booker T. Washington High School on
Milam Street
§
There will be
a special celebration hosted by the BTW Alumni Association immediately after the
parade.
SUNDAY - September 22, 2013, 6:00 PM – Mega
Civil Rights Celebration and Worship Service
§ LOCATION: RiverView , 600 Clyde Fant Hwy., Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
§ Culminating event open to the public. ALL faiths and denominations are welcome to
attend.
Rev. Clifford McLain – Pastor, Little
Union Baptist Church & Chairman
of the North Louisiana Civil Rights
Coalition
Rev. Harry Blake - Pastor, Mt. Canaan
Baptist Church & Honorary Chairman
of the North Louisiana Civil Rights
Coalition
For more information, please contact Michael Hicks at 318-820-4661 or nlacrcoalition@gmail.com
Nobel Peace Laureate to speak at Centenary
SHREVEPORT, LA — Nobel Peace Laureate, author of acclaimed memoir My
Name is Jody Williams, and Principal Spokesperson for the Campaign to
Stop Killer Robots, Jody Williams will visit Centenary Monday, September
9, to speak on the new international campaign to ban fully autonomous
robots. A book signing of her memoir will follow her presentation.
My Name Is Jody Williams: A Vermont Girl's Winding Path to the Nobel Peace Prize by Jody Williams
What: Nobel Peace Laureate Jody Williams speaking on
the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots at convocation and book signing of
Williams' memoir following the presentation
When: Monday, September 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.
Where: Whited Room, Bynum Commons, Centenary College
The Campaign to Stop Killer Robots is working to create the international political consciousness needed to develop a preemptive ban on the development, production, and use of fully autonomous robots. These weapons would employ drone technology without human intervention. Robots would be deployed into conflict zones with pre-programmed computer systems designed to make life and death decisions. The campaign is concerned with moral and ethical implications of such technology.
Over the past decade, the expanded use of drones has dramatically changed warfare, bringing new humanitarian and legal challenges. Now rapid advances in technology are permitting the United States and other nations with high-tech militaries, including China, Israel, Russia, and the United Kingdom, to move toward systems that would give full combat autonomy to machines.
"Allowing life or death decisions on the battlefield to be made by machines crosses a fundamental moral line and represents an unacceptable application of technology," said Williams. "Human control of autonomous weapons is essential to protect humanity from a new method of warfare that should never be allowed to come into existence."
Williams received the Nobel Prize for launching an international campaign against landmines. She is the recipient of fifteen honorary degrees, among other recognitions. Since 2006 she has been chair of the Nobel Women’s Initiative. She was named by Forbes magazine as one of the 100 most powerful women in the world. Williams holds the Sam and Cele Keeper Endowed Professorship in Peace and Social Justice at the Graduate College of Social Work at the University of Houston. In 2012-2013, she became the inaugural Jane Addams Distinguished Visiting Fellow in Social Justice at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Centenary's World House for Peace, one of three common residences on campus with a common purpose, is hosting Williams. Williams will meet with faculty, staff, students and several community members later in the afternoon for a more in-depth discussion of the movement.
For more information about the campaign, visit www.stopkillerrobots.org.
My Name Is Jody Williams: A Vermont Girl's Winding Path to the Nobel Peace Prize by Jody Williams
When: Monday, September 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.
Where: Whited Room, Bynum Commons, Centenary College
The Campaign to Stop Killer Robots is working to create the international political consciousness needed to develop a preemptive ban on the development, production, and use of fully autonomous robots. These weapons would employ drone technology without human intervention. Robots would be deployed into conflict zones with pre-programmed computer systems designed to make life and death decisions. The campaign is concerned with moral and ethical implications of such technology.
Over the past decade, the expanded use of drones has dramatically changed warfare, bringing new humanitarian and legal challenges. Now rapid advances in technology are permitting the United States and other nations with high-tech militaries, including China, Israel, Russia, and the United Kingdom, to move toward systems that would give full combat autonomy to machines.
"Allowing life or death decisions on the battlefield to be made by machines crosses a fundamental moral line and represents an unacceptable application of technology," said Williams. "Human control of autonomous weapons is essential to protect humanity from a new method of warfare that should never be allowed to come into existence."
Williams received the Nobel Prize for launching an international campaign against landmines. She is the recipient of fifteen honorary degrees, among other recognitions. Since 2006 she has been chair of the Nobel Women’s Initiative. She was named by Forbes magazine as one of the 100 most powerful women in the world. Williams holds the Sam and Cele Keeper Endowed Professorship in Peace and Social Justice at the Graduate College of Social Work at the University of Houston. In 2012-2013, she became the inaugural Jane Addams Distinguished Visiting Fellow in Social Justice at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Centenary's World House for Peace, one of three common residences on campus with a common purpose, is hosting Williams. Williams will meet with faculty, staff, students and several community members later in the afternoon for a more in-depth discussion of the movement.
For more information about the campaign, visit www.stopkillerrobots.org.
Monday, September 02, 2013
Shreveport Common walking tour with Brandon Oldenburg on Tues, Sept 10, 7 pm to 8:30 pm; begins at Central Artstation
To learn more about plans for Shreveport Common, the 9-block urban arts community in downtown Shreveport, please join artist Brandon Oldenburg for a Shreveport Common Walkabout.
The walking tour will take place Tues, Sept 10 from 7- 8:30. It begins at Central ArtStation, 801 Crockett St, says SRAC.
Sunday, September 01, 2013
N La Gay & Lesbian Film Fest opens with former Shreveporter Dudley Beene and "First Period" on Fri, Sept 6, 7 pm
“First Period” opens the fifth annual Gay and Lesbian Film Fest on Fri, Sept 6, 7 pm, says Adrienne Critcher. The site is Robinson Film Center.
The producer, lead actor, and Shreveport native of "First Period," Dudley Beene, will be at RFC for the film and will do a Q & A afterwards. Beene has been doing quite well for himself out in Los Angeles, notes Critcher, and “First Period” is showing at film festivals across the country as you can see at FirstPeriodMovie.com
Beene was pleasantly surprised to find that there’s a gay & lesbian film festival in his hometown.
The film’s director, Charlie Vaughn, will also be here for the Q & A. Vaughn has already won a “Best Director” for “First Period” at the L.A. comedy film festival Quirkfest.
"We’re very excited about this year’s festival," says Brad Campbell: "11 feature films and an evening of shorts!"
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Red River Clean Up Day on Sat, Nov 16, Stoner Boat Launch, Shreveport
"The Most fun you will have picking up trash," says George Gehrig.
Join the Bayou Chapter of The Ozark Society and Arkansas Canoe Club in cleaning up the Red River on Sat, Nov 16.
"Come on out, have fun, pick up trash, eat and win prizes!"
Gehrig also likes the idea of asking other communities on the Red to clean up their parts of the waterway on the same day.
Stoner Boat Launch, Fant Parkway at Stoner Avenue.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Artist calls from Brandon Oldenburg and SRAC toward the unfolding of UnScene
UNSCENE! is a huge event that resets every month and we begin again, says Brandon Oldenburg. We can't do this on our own; luckily we have artists and artisans from Northwest Louisiana.
Below are links to information, art calls, and opportunities so we can find the right artists for each month!
UNSCENE! Artist Opportunities
UNSCENE! Artist Opportunities tend to be specific to certain months/events. These change on a regular basis so check back often!
UNSCENE! Artist Calls
UNSCENE! Artist Calls can apply to every month UNSCENE! happens.
Unlike the postings under Artist Opportunities, these calls have multiple recipients. Artist Calls are reviewed once a month.
Monday, August 26, 2013
Violinist Jennifer Koh featured in opening of Shreveport Symphony Orchestra season on Sat, Sept 21, 7:30 pm, Riverview Theater
Single tickets for the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra 2013-14 season are
on sale now, says Lois Robinson.
Opening performance is Sat, Sept 21, with soloist Jennifer Koh and the Sibelius Violin Concerto.
Other season highlights include a sequel to Movie Masterpieces featuring Moonbot Studios, a 'Wagner & Strauss' evening with Wideman Competition gold medalist Asiya Korepanova and soprano Twyla Robinson, Holiday Pops with soprano Sarah Jane McMahon, trumpeter Bryon Stripling, Mozart's Requiem, guitarist Jason Vieaux, and pianist Simone Dinnerstein.
New subscribers get 50% off single ticket prices, starting at $95! Offer expires September 3. Call 318.227.8863.
Create-Your-Own packages (4 or 5 concerts) start at $110!
Tickets and music at Shreveportsymphony.com.
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Painter-poet Alison Atkins opens The Eyes of Juliette @ Artspace Shreveport on Thurs, Sept 5, 5 pm to 8 pm
Courageous and revealing; through paint, pen and poetry, this Shreveport artist speaks from the heart, says Artspace. Follow Alison Atkins' unique pairing of poetry with expressionist painting on a revealing journey of loss, courage and strength... and affirmation of hope for the future.
Alison Atkins began winning awards for her art at the age of eight. She earned a Bachelor of fine Arts degree from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana and a Master of fine Arts degree from Dominican University in Florence, Italy. Her artistic work has been featured in art exhibitions nationally and internationally, including Washington DC, New York, New Orleans,Philadelphia,Florence,Italy and Paris,France.
"I endeavor to encourage creativity in the face of adversity." -Alison Atkins
artspace:
Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Monday.
710 Texas St. Shreveport, LA 71101
Artists and designers: new images and typefonts needed for the Texas Ave Makers Fair, Shreveport
The Texas Avenue Makers Fair is looking for a new design for our promotional materials, says Kelly McSwain. "We've been using the wonderful design by Nathan Treme for several Makers Fairs and want something fresh! So we're calling on you!"
There are very few restrictions:
* Must say something along the lines of "The Texas Avenue Community Association presents The Texas Avenue Makers Fair"
* Must include the date: November 9, 2013
Is there a prize you ask?
Yes!
Along with being the logo for all of our promotional materials we are awarding a $150 cash prize!
Submissions are due October 4, 2013 by 11:59 PM. Email to: makersfair@texasave.org
The winning design will be voted on by the board of the Texas Avenue Community Association.
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Lantern contest, Asian cuisine at Aseana Foundation's Lantern Festivaland Night Market, Sat, Oct 26, downtown Shreveport
Authentic Asian Cuisine from China, Philippines, Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, Malaysia and Korea will be offered at the 2nd Annual Aseana Autumn Festival: the
"Lantern Festival and Night Market."
Sat, Oct 26, 2013, 4 pm to 9 pm,
at the Asian Gardens, 800 Texas Avenue (corner Milam Street), Shreveport, Louisiana 71101. Admission is free.
A Night Market will be set up on Milam street fronting the garden.This will all be set up amidst colorful lanterns of different shapes and sizes from the many exotic countries of Asia, says Mary Grace de Joya Vea.
The Keith Horton Project will provide the Jazz Concert at the Garden from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
"We are also holding a Lantern Contest open to the public. The contest is open to the public, institutions, schools, churches, clubs and other organizations. Schools are particularly encouraged to participate in the lantern contest.
Those who are interested in participating at the festival as Food Vendors, Night Market Vendors and /or Lantern Contest Participants are encouraged to email Mary Grace De Joya-Vea
Waggish commentary from author David Sedaris at the Strand Theater, Shreveport, on Fri, Oct 25, 8 pm
With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today, says JadePresents.com.
See a David Sedaris performance on Fri, Oct 25, 8 pm, Strand Theater, Shreveport.
Tickets on-sale Monday, August 26 at 10 a.m.
Reserved seating, all ages, $39.50
Additional fees may apply
Event link: jadepresents.com/david-sedaris-shreveport/
Tickets are available at JadePresents.com, the Strand Theatre box office, by calling (318) 226-8555, (800) 313-6373, or at thestrandtheatre.com.
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Jazz pianist Marian McPartland lived to age 95, performed everywhere and interviewed the great performers about improvisation on her radioprogram, Piano Jazz
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"Marian McPartland, who gave the world an intimate, insider's perspective on one of the most elusive topics in music — jazz improvisation — died of natural causes Tuesday night at her home in Long Island, N.Y. She was 95," said NPR.
"For more than 40 years, she hosted Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz, an NPR program pairing conversation and duet performances that reached an audience of millions, connecting with jazz fans and the curious alike. She interviewed practically every major jazz musician of the post-WWII era."
A drink and comfort food at SciPort? Science on the Rocks is for adults; see the science of hypnosis Th, Sept 5, 7 pm
Master Stage Hypnotist Ron Miller will befotch his hypnotic spells and hi-jinks into a mesmerizing presentation while explaining the science behind hypnotism, promises Ann Fumarolo.
Tickets, $25, includes one drink and heavy hors d’oeuvres provided by Buffalo Wild Wings. Skip the online fees; call (318) 424-3466 to buy your tickets today by phone, says Karen Frugal Wissing.
Monday, August 19, 2013
Fresh, gargantuan images from artist Mark Burt at East Bank Gallery, Bossier City; party on Sat, Aug, 24, 3 to 6 pm
A nine-foot painting, "Spud Mother Loving," plus 21 additional paintings by C. Mark Burt are on display at East Bank Gallery, Bossier City.
Sharing the exhibit space is work by artist Lacey Stinson.
Join the party for the 2 artists on Sat afternoon, 3 to 6 pm.
What damage you can wreak with a 20-dollar bill: the Centenary Book Bazaar Fri, Sat, Sept 6, 7, Shreveport
Artists, readers, digerati, funkmeisters and taffeldyers smile at each other across stacks of glorious books, records, tapes, and even more books, all cheap, at the annual Centenary Book Bazaar.
Highly recommended for the camaraderie, if not the esoterica.
SRAC Roster Artist meeting on Th, Aug 22, 4 pm, at Artspace Shreveport
UnScene! SRAC Roster Artist meeting will be held at artspace on Thurs, Aug 22, 4 pm.
Agenda:
UNSCENE! - Update
DigiFest - Leigh Anne Chambers - Bossier Arts Council
NWLA Artist Directory Conversation
Tour LEED elements of Coates Bluff Apts at Wright Island, 1333 Coates Bluff Drive, Aug 19, 4 to 6 pm
Tour of LEED Project in Progress:
Coates Bluff Apartments
"A Community Built with Commitment to Sustainability" and guided by Cole Guthrie, UL Coleman.
This tour will showcase a LEED project and sustainable residential neighborhood that is currently under construction. This is a unique opportunity for area professionals and the public witness a LEED project site during the construction phase, and gain some perspective on LEED education!
Sub-Contractors will be on site to discuss the ins and outs of LEED construction process and answer questions. Specific features that will be explored on this tour are: Electric vehicle charging stations, building and site water conservation features, and high performance design features. Don't miss this one of a kind opportunity!
Free and Open to the Public
Register Today: jolie@usgbclouisiana.org, 504-330-1292
Monday, August 19th, 4-6 PM
Coates Bluff Apartments at Wright Island
1333 Coates Bluff Drive (Willows at Wright Island), Shreveport, LA 71104.
Sunday, August 18, 2013
McNeil St Pumping Station New Music Fest Oct 11, 12, 2013, Shreveport
McNeil St Pumping Station New Music Fest Oct 11, 12, 2013, Shreveport, a photo by trudeau on Flickr.
Site-specific art from an international gang of musicians, filmmakers and taffeldyers.
Invite your coolest friends to Shreveport for this mystical event on Fri, Oct 11, and Sat, Oct 12.
More at facebook.com/MSPSNMF.
Christopher Allen & Chris McCaa at Chianti Restaurant's Green Room on Sunday, 6 to 9 pm, Shreveport
Piano and bass jazz by performed by two highly-seasoned and fairly lean pieces of beef.
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Twenty finalizers announced by Louisiana Film Prize; see casts, synopses, directors' bios at lafilmprize.com
"Marvin hates his job as a birthday clown until a group of incompetent robbers recruit him for their next heist."
The first level of entertainment provided by the LFP 2013 lies in reading the synopses of the Top Twenty submissions, as above.
Filmmakers from across the country shot shorts in Shreveport/Bossier City area for the chance to win $50,000. The top 20 are screened during the Festival Weekend, Oct 3 - 6.
The winner is chosen by festival attendees and a national panel of industry judges. The audience accounts for 50% of the total vote, but you must see all 20 films to cast your ballot.
Much more at lafilmprize.com.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Los Angeles printer Richard Duardo brings the exhibit Print to Artspace Shreveport; party Fri, Aug 16, 5 to 8 pm
Print is an exhibit of graphic art at Artspace Shreveport that runs from August 16 through October 12, says Megan Porter. The exhibit features limited edition fine art screen pieces from contemporary street artists such as Shepard Fairey, Cryptik and up-and-coming artists.
Opening reception is Fri, Aug 16, from 5 to 8 p.m. Expect cool nibbles, a cash bar and music by the Shreveport-based Americana group Victor Olston for your cover.
Be one of the first to try out the Daily Make-&-Take DIY Screen Prints station, built and installed by artist Jeormie Journell. Make a one-color print on brown paper for Free. (Additional t-shirt or shop rag are available for purchase in giftspace.) The Daily Make-&-Take DIY Screen Prints station will be available for the duration of the Print exhibition.
Return to artspace on Sat, Aug 17, at 6 p.m.for Artist Talk with Richard Duardo as he speaks about current street artists and how they make their art.
Monday, August 12, 2013
Louisiana Film Prize delivers its first bawling newborn, the Music Prize; competition night is Thurs, Oct 3, Voodoo Cafe
"You asked for it, and you got it!" says Team Music Prize. "We are kicking off the Louisiana Film Prize with an amazing mashup of live music, filmmakers, and you! 4-5 bands will compete for $2,500 and a $13,000 recording session with Blade Studios."
The Music Prize will take place on Thurs, October 3, Voodoo Café, 8pm-1am.
The evening of the Music Prize will consist of 4-5 bands that will be curated by Chris Riemenschneider , the nationally-renowned critic of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. These bands (who will play in the order of a pre-show lottery) will perform one 30-minute set and compete for the Music Prize.
This year, the Music Prize judges will be the soon-to-be-famous Top 20 filmmakers of the Louisiana Film Prize.
More at lamusicprize.com.
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Words Over Lattes on Monday nights, 7 to 10 pm, Consortium Venue, 1925 N Market, Shreveport
"Featuring poetry, live music, & comedy every Monday. Words Over Lattes is where singles meet, couples spice up date night, friends unite, & talent soars," says Christin Reed.
Dinner
Coffee
Drinks
Consortium Venue
1925 North Market St
Shreveport, Louisiana 71107
Mondays, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
318 200 0012
Review: Lydia Diamond's "Stick Fly," Mahogany Theater Ensemble, East Bank Theater, Bossier City
Angelique Feaster, actress/producer of Mahogany Ensemble Theater, and Robert Alford, director at LSUS, are bringing their audiences a steady stream of comedies and dramas that meditate on the African-American experience.
Their presentation of Lydia Diamond's drama on class and race, Stick Fly, on Fri, Aug 9, was stimulating and engrossing. Dialogue and body language was delivered in a meditative flow over a 3 hour span.
Anchored by the gravitas of Sy Richardson, a Californian known for his work in feature films (Repo Man, Mystery Train, Dead Man Walking, and almost 100 more), the cast included 3 relatively new actors to the East Bank stage.
Kandace Grey was promising - terrific shy smile and low key gestures - as the youngest of the brood.
Kermit Burns also had an effectively quiet approach to his role of the maligned son.
The role of the favored son was played by the animated Jonathan D Jackson with controlled exultation. His moods and turns of mind were easy to follow as they were played out in his prowling, gesture-filled style.
Bringing the veteran's touch to the ensemble was the well-modulated voice and presence of Angelique Feaster.
Audra Caitlyn Moss, a veteran of stage, of the web TV series Haints (in its 3rd season) and of movies and dance (Bon Temps Burlesque), added a female gravitas, fitting herself smoothly to the ensemble effort.
Director Alford has been following the work of playwright Diamond for several years. This pungent story, performed on Broadway in 2011, has only recently been released for use in community theaters, he said.
Performance lovers in NW Louisiana will find much to value in the growth and stimulation found at both www.mahoganyensembletheatre.org as well as LSUS Black Box Theater, Alford's home court.
Tempted to become an entrepreneur? Rob Gaudet and DigiFest South might enable your first steps
Are you a budding entrepreneur? Want to pitch your business concept to investors? Apply for DigiPitch, a featured event of DigiFest South 2013 and Cohab Shreveport, says Rob Gaudet.
You must apply for DigiPitch by Aug 30. Selections will be made by Sept 6. The event will be held at the new Cohab location in the Red River District.
Apply at http://digifestsouth.com/digipitch/apply
DigiFest South’s entrepreneur pitch event , DigiPitch, assists entrepreneurs/investors in developing their digital media ideas, connects them with angel investors and guides the implementation of the idea.
Phase 1: The DigiFund Committee accepts idea submissions until Aug 30 each year. The committee will vet the submissions and determine the best eligible for the DigiFund program by September 6th. There are not a set number of submissions that will be accepted for the second phase.
Phase 2: The selected entrepreneurs will present their pitches live to a panel of investors during DigiFest South on Fri, Sep 20, at the New CoHabitat location. There is NO guarantee of funding.
Phase 3: If an idea is selected for funding - the angel investor and advisor team will provide executive assistance in the implementation of the idea based on the investment agreement. The DigiFund event will be an annual event intended at cultivated new Digital Media ideas and technologies.
Friday, August 09, 2013
Robert Alford-directed Stick Fly at 8 pm on Aug 8, 9, 10 @ East Bank Theater; Aug 11 @ 2 pm
'“Stick Fly,” a juicy family drama by Lydia R. Diamond, supplies enough simmering conflict, steamy romance and gasp-worthy revelations to satisfy just about anyone,' wrote the NY Times when the "lively comedy-drama" premiered (2011).
At the East Bank Theater director Robert Alford has cast the play with seasoned community drama actors Audra Caitlyn Moss and Angelique Fester and the feature film actor Sy Richardson (Repo Man, Dead Man Walking, Larry Crowne, Our Family Wedding, Surviving Christmas, Colors, The Grifters, among some 100 features).
August 8, 9 and 10 at 8 p.m.
August 11 at 2 p.m.
Also featuring Kandace Grey, Jonathan Jackson and Kermit Burns.
Costume & Lighting Design, Mary “Jorji” Jarzabek.
Set Design, Corey Soignier.
Technical Director, Charles Montgomery.
Production Stage Manager, Modeste Golston.
Production Associate, Tunya Williams.
Production Associate, Amanda Kreger Deason.
Production Associate:,Madelyn Snead.
East Bank Theatre
630 Barksdale Boulevard, Bossier City, LA 71111
Tickets: $15
$10 for Students and Seniors with valid ID
Box Office: (318) 382-2841
www.mahoganyensembletheatre.org
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