Huckabay's deep talent at watercolor landscapes is apparent the moment his work is shown.
One-man exhibit at Women's Department Club, Line Ave at Margaret Place opens Sun, Nov 10.
Highly recommended.
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Watercolor paintings by Jim Huckabay, Shreveport, at Women's Dept Club; reception Sun, Nov 10, 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Saturday, November 09, 2013
Texas Ave Makers Fair and UnScene downtown Shreveport Nov 9, 10 am to 5 pm, easy parking
Parking is secure and access to the Tex Ave Makers Fair and UbScene is easy when you use one of the large lots around the Municipal Auditorium.
Hope to see you in the sanctified melee.
Monday, November 04, 2013
Sheet metal shank: Dirtfoot's hard new album, "Coming Up for Air,"might twerk the old turntable
"We. We run this town. Let's turn this motherf*cker upside down." Whether Dirtfoot's energy was planing off as the group enters its eighth year is answered by the album "Coming Up for Air." It snorts and rocks the trough like the guys have been delivered again.
The above opening line, from their original "I am a man," sets the tone for an album that juggles steel cojones. By the second number, "Hypocrisy," I realized ("Rats are in the cellar. Rats are filled with cheese.") that the drumming (Derek Russell, Daniel Breithaupt) is more muscular than ever.
"Sweet love" begins with tight rockabilly energy and then throws out devastating horn lines to punctuate the anger ("I'd like to go back in time and kick some ass.") Seems it was a good idea to bring ReBirth Brass Band up from New Orleans for the sessions. Cut after cut the ReBirth fits Dirtfoot like a sheet metal shank.
Maniacal saxman Scott Gerardy plays like a tripping lead guitarist. Tune after tune he pushes the arrangements over the top.
The connections between the voices of Jim Morrison and Matt Hazelton are more apparent to me than ever. J Bratlie's voice soars in counterpoint. The melodies seem defiant.
I'm not sure if Dirtfoot likes to be called a Klezmer band from a Goy town, but they are. "Break my bones" is a jigging Levantine romp.
"The night John Zooke died" features the siliconic slide of former Shreveporter Papa Mali. It's the voodoo side of Dirtfoot. One of the pleasures of this band is that the clarity of the vocals reveals a sure sense of storytelling, if for the sake of stories noir. They tell tales about love burned out in "Heroin" and of a tequila woman in "Amelia Earhart."
After over an hour of music the sextet barks out the demonic, pounding "Underwater Turtle." This nihilist screed (did bassist Nathan Woods help write this one?) sounds something like George Clinton meets the Clash. "Turtle" could become the sig tune for the band in this era.
Highly recommended.
Dirtfoot.com
Coming Up for Air Cd Release Party - El Dorado Casino, Thurs, Nov 14 at 9 pm,
Celebrity Lounge in Shreveport.
Photo Jamie Seed.
UnScene piggybacks Texas Ave Makers Fair on Sat, Nov 9, 10 am to 8 pm, Shreveport Common
UnScene returns for a second month - of 12 planned months - co-mingled with the Texas Avenue Makers Fair in Shreveport Common. The super celebration is Sat, Nov 9, and produces a 10 hour day on the Avenue.
10:00 am – 5:00 pm Texas Avenue Makers Fair! 200+ Makers selling art, craft, jewelry, food & more. Nonstop entertainment on 3 stages. Food Trucks.
10:00- 11:00 Exercise: Roshanda Spears and live soundtrack by Ron Hardy! Stage B- Food Court
10:30 am-11:15 am Ian Quiet Stage A- Unknown Market
11:30 am - 12:15 pm Poetic X (group) Stage A- Unknown Market
11:00 pm - 11:45 pm The Good News Stage B- Food Court
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm The Good News Stage B- Food Court
12:00 pm- 4:45 pm John Lomax (Van) Stage B- Food Court
12:30 pm-1:05 pm Chelsea Norman Stage A- Unknown Market
12:50 pm - 12:55 pm Roshanda Spears Stage B-Food Court
1:00 pm “Let’s Make a Parade!” with Queensborough Elementary Flag & Drum Line.
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Poetic X: Chryshelle Engine Room Stage
1:00 pm - 4:45 pm Ryan Viser Stage B- Food Court
1:00 pm - 4:45 pm Nanolog Stage B- Food Court
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Hollis & Gillum Stage A- Unknown Market
2:00 pm - 2:10 pm Roshanda Spears Engine Room Stage
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm Poetic X: UrthEagle Stage A- Unknown Market
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm Vs. the She Beast Stage A- Unknown Market
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm Rush to Die (CD) - A new musical production by Costas Dafnis Engine Room Stage
5:30 pm – Midnight The Drive-In Experience!
- PeeWee’s Big Adventure
- The Legend of Luther Anderson
- American Graffiti
Drive-In Movie vehicle parking starts at 4:00 pm. More details coming this week.
Text “unscene” to #81212 for updates.
www.unsceneshreveport.com
Sunday, November 03, 2013
Talbot Hopkins and 4 additional realist painters @ Gallery Fine Art Center; party Th, Nov 7, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Painters Daniel Mark Cassity, Albino Hinojosa, Talbot Hopkins, Peter Jones and Jerry Berg at Gallery Fine Art Center, 2151 Airline Dr, Bossier.
GFAC has moved a few doors down in the Airline Plaza shopping center. The gallery is now directly across from 2Johns Steakhouse and closer to quite a bit of additional parking.
Reception Th, Nov 7, 5:50 to 7:30 pm.
Saturday, November 02, 2013
Dia de los Muertos celebration in Columbia Park on Sat, Nov 2, 1 pm to 4 pm
Day of the Dead Festival, A Celebration of Life
Columbia Park, Sat. Nov. 2, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Activities, music; free. Brought to you by Voces Castellanos.
Photo of Dia preparations by Lee Spruell.
Friday, November 01, 2013
One Amazing Thing author, Chitra Divakaruni, to speak at Caddo Magnet HS on Th, Nov 7, 6:30 pm
Award-winning author Chitra Divakaruni will speak in Shreveport via the Mary Jane Malone Lecture Series, says Mary Rounds.
Arranged Marriage, Sister of my Heart and Oleander Girl are also Divakaruni titles. She is an activist on behalf of abused women.
The talk is Th, Nov 7, at 6:30 pm in the PAC at Caddo Magnet HS, 1601 Viking Dr, Shreveport. It is free and the public is encouraged to attend. The author will sign books after her talk and a Q and A.
CMHS: 318 221 2501
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Realist painters Jerry Berg, Daniel Mark Cassity, Albino Hinojosa,Talbot Hopkins and Peter Jones at Gallery Fine Art Center on Th, Nov 7,5:30 pm
BAC's Gallery Fine Art Center presents a realist exhibition featuring the art of Jerry Berg, Daniel Cassity, Albino Hinojosa
, Talbot Hopkins and Peter Jones, says Leigh Anne Chambers.
The show will be open on Nov 2- Feb1, with an opening reception on Th, Nov 7, from 5:30-7:30.
The exhibition is open to the public and free of charge. Gallery hours are Thursday-Friday, from 2-6pm and Saturdays, from 11-2pm.
The Gallery Fine Art Center, a Bossier Arts project, appreciates donations by Meredith Hamrick, Sharon and Ken McGivney, Marcy Everett and The Airline Plaza.
318-741-8310 or www.bossierarts.org
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Drums, burgers, art, chat and chew: Highland Open Studio Tour on Sun, Nov 3, from 11 am to 4 pm
Thanks to Liz Swaine for organization work in the Highland Cultural Arts District.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Elixir of Love to be poured by Shreveport Opera on Sat, Nov 9, 7:30 pm, Riverview Theater
Shreveport Opera sings and acts the Elixir of Love on Sat, Nov 9th, says Steve Aiken.
7:30 p.m. @ Riverview Theater
Student tickets and TWEET seats only $15!
Tickets begin at only $25!
Buy online at www.shreveportopera.org
or by phone at (318) 227-9503.
*Sung in Italian with English translation projected above the stage*
*Featuring the music of the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra*
Directed by Marc Astafan
Conducted by Jerry Shannon
Eric Barry---Nemorino
Rachel Hall---Adina
Gabriel Preisser---Belcore
Rod Nelman---Dr. Dulcamara
Sarah Bauer---Giannetta
Carrington Konow---Stage Manager
Alex Cammarota---Assistant Stage Manager
Maggie Harris-Caudill---Wig & Makeup Designer
David Winnyk---Lighting Designer
Eura Coleman---Costumer/Seamstress
Zalman Kelber---Rehearsal Pianist and Chorus Master
Chorus
Shreveport Opera Xpress artists Leroy Davis, Daniel Bates and Cristina Bakhoum as well as local singers John Bogan, Philip Boswell, Heather Bryson, Nancy Carey, Betty Cummings, Nicholas DeMeo, Johanna Epley, Bill Gallmann, Howard Goode, Paul Hand, Samira Mazloom, Jerry McLarty, Christina Nehrling, Kimmie Perales, Cristina Pisani, Marcie Ratcliff, Stephanie Rhodes, David Sherman, Viki Sparks, Talicia Tarver, Harry Townsend, Leslie Townsend, and Monica Valencia.
Supernumeraries
Barry Butler, Jack Charity, David Knight, Jimi Lindgren, and Darrell Rhyne.
Shreveport Opera
212 Texas Street, Suite 101
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
(318) 227-9503
www.shreveportopera.org
Latest strategies in socal media from Chris Jay, Shreveport-Bossier Convention Bureau, at Hilton Garden Inn Bossier on Mon, Nov 18
A free seminar on social media, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Mon, Nov. 18, at the Hilton Garden Inn/Homewood Suites by Hilton in Bossier City, will be offered by Chris Jay for The Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau, in partnership with the Shreveport-Bossier Attractions Association.
Entitled “New Tools and Techniques for Social Media,” the seminar will address such topics as building and launching Facebook ads, using social media “dashboards” to plan and organize marketing efforts, and more.
This seminar is free to attend for businesses, organizations and individuals whose customer base includes tourists, travelers and other visitors to the area. Businesses who should consider attending the workshop include museums and other non-profit arts organizations, restaurants, hotels and motels, bed and breakfasts, transportation providers, artists and musicians.
Lunch will be provided. RSVP is required by 12 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15. To RSVP, visit https://sbaaq4.eventbrite.com/ or call (318) 222-9391. Seating is limited.
Chris Jay, public relations and social media manager: (318) 429-0658.
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Catch Moonbot Studios' "The Numberlys" via the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra on Sat, Oct 26, 7:30 pm, Riverview Theater
The Numberlys plus additional movie scores.
Tickets and more at shreveportsymphony.com.
Friday, October 25, 2013
Ki Mexico at the fall Shreveport Farmers Market on Sat, Oct 26, 8 am til noon
"You know what it is tomorrow right?
The first Farmer's market of the fall. Come, enjoy the different colors, smells and else from the fresh produce at the market and of course some Breakfast/ Lunch with Us.
Fish Tacos as our special," says Rodrigo of Ki Mexico.
Shreveport Farmers Fall Market on Saturdays from October 26 to November 23, from 8 a.m. to Noon. Both Pavilions of Festival Plaza, and the Market Cafe tent are full of great things to eat and explore.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Young musicians blow it out at Dixie Maze Fri-Sat, Oct 25-26, 6 pm to 10 pm
Shout Out! Young Artist Music Fest on Friday, Oct 25, from 6p-10p, and Saturday, 6p-9p, says Linda Walker Morse.
- Participants can not be older than 20 years of age.
- All music must be created live - no recordings of any kind.
- Each set will consist of 15 mins. for setup/sound check and 15 mins. for performing.
- 10 acts will perform Friday, Oct. 25th and 10 acts on Sat., 26th.
- Independent judging will select "Best of Night" and "Best of Show".
Best of Night winners will be invited to perform at DixieMaze Farms Halloween Night.
9596 Sentell Rd
Shreveport, LA 71107-8540
(318) 759-7559
http://www.dixiemaze.biz/pages/hours.prices
Downtown library yoga by Dorothy Kristin Hanna on Thursdays, 5:40 pm
Downtown library yoga instructor Dorothy Kristin Hanna is a dancer, choreographer, Reiki certified, Feldenkreis Practicioner and Shamanic master.
Highly recommended.
Will free, cool music get you downtown on a Fri eve, 8 pm to 10 pm? City of Shreveport opens series of concerts called Free Fridays with Shayliff on Fri, Oct 25
Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation and the City of Shreveport want the Red River District to be the place to be on Friday nights,says Catherine Kennedy.
Each Friday, you’re invited to come enjoy free music in the District from 8-10 pm."The music is free, the camaraderie will be contagious and families with children are welcome," says Kennedy.
- Platos de Mexicana will be available at Nicky’s Mexican Restaurant.
- On Friday, October 25, the band is Shayliff.
- Every Friday with the exception of Thanksgiving week. That date will be Wed, Nov. 27, 8-10 pm.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Uptown creepy: the movie Nosferatu and a real time soundtrack by the West Edge Quartet, Shreveport, at the Scottish Rite Temple, Th, Oct 24, 7:30 pm
The cost of your tickets for Nosferatu / West Edge Quartet have been shined upon by the Noel Foundation.
Gathering of the Imaginatos and UnImaginables @ Artspace Shreveport on Mon, Oct 28, 5:30 pm
Shreveport Regional Arts Council on Monday, October 28, 5:30 p.m., says Casey Jones, hosts an Artists' Gathering at artspace.
There will NOT be an Juried Roster Artist Meeting on Thursday, October 24.
The gig on Mon is an open opportunity to "catch up" since the July Artists' Retreat.
Learn what's unKnown about UsScene.
Join in welcoming the new Roster Artists.
Shout to all artists who are curious about the Roster, Ok?
artspace
710 Texas Street
Downtown Shreveport
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Denise and Shawn Dion present Caddo's Talented Arts Program in drama: "Breakfast Club" at Caddo Magnet HS on Oct 23 - 26, 6:30 pm
The Caddo Parish Talented Arts Drama Program will present "The Breakfast Club" October 23rd - 26th in the Caddo Magnet High School Lecture Hall at 6:30 PM, says Denise Dion.
$5.00 for public, $3.00 for students and teachers.
Please donate a canned food item for the "Trick or Treat so kids can Eat" food program.
Academy of Children's Theater: Tom Sawyer opens Oct 25 @ East Bank Theater, Bossier
Please see more at ACT's FB page.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Viva Lost Vegas: All Zombies Eve Party, Artspace, Fri, Oct 25, 8 pm
Viva Lost Vegas, artspace's annual 'friend-raiser' Halloween party, is Friday, October 25 at 8 p.m, says Casey Jones.
- artspace will transform into a lost city where the last of the population have become zombies.
- endless buffet, specialty cocktails at the cash bar, Zombie Showgirls, an Elvis Wedding Chapel, a Vegas-style music performance from The Good News, 'Scare-e-o-kee' and more!
"What happens in Lost Vegas, stays in Lost Vegas!" Unless it's in Shreveport.
$35.
21 & Up!
8:00pm 'till.
artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport
318-673-6535
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Lantern Festival and Night Market, 4 pm to 9 pm on Sat, Oct 26, Aseana Festival, downtown Shreveport
2nd Annual Aseana Autumn Festival on Sat, Oct 26, Aseana Asian Gardens, downtown Shreveport, 4 pm to 9 pm: Lantern Festival and Night Market.
Keith Horton Project and Asian dances, Asian Street Food, a Night Market and a Lantern Contest.
Lantern Festival guidelines. Email applications by Oct 19, 5 pm.
(318) 401-8078, or 797-4258.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Requiescat in pace, Steven Soffer, Shreveport artist and art instructor
Philadelphia-educated artist Steven Louis Soffer was active as an artist and art instructor in Shreveport for some 15 years. He died on October 14, 2013, says his Times obituary.
A graduate of Arcadia University in Glenside, PA, he worked in paint and ceramics. He also had a considerable independent edge to his work and discussions of art.
In his artist statement at the NW La Artists Directory he said of his clay sculpture, "It’s as if I am connecting pieces of a cosmic puzzle; one part artist, scientist, philosopher, mathematician, together, and seeing where the journey takes me."
Photo by Kathryn Usher.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Restorations completed: Sunday in the Park at Oakland Cemetery November 3, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sunday in the Park at Oakland Cemetery
November 3, 2013, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Celebrate the newly reconstructed Oakland Cemetery, Shreveport's oldest cemetery and historic landmark, with Live Music from "Airheart" and also "The Prevailing Winds," artists creating new works of art, Jerry Davenport teaching children's art activities, historic tours by "Yesterday's Lady" and you may even meet some current residents.
Travel back in time to the 1800's to a simpler life...Bring a picnic lunch and throw out a blanket on a grassy hill, while you relax under the shade of a tree or bask in the sun. Enjoy a Sunday in the park.
Cost is a suggested $5 donation for adults, children are free.
Individual Picnic Boxes can be purchased in advance on this site and will be prepared by Wine Country Restaurant. Pick up your lunch when you arrive at the cemetery.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Review: Songster Buddy Flett throws down an intense new album: "Rough Edges"
A moaner, a shouter, a storyteller, a string slinger: that's Buddy Flett on his second solo song collection, "Rough Edges." Not a servile imitator of Delta blues musicians, yet a bluesman by the emotion in his stark singing and playing, singer-songwriter Flett has a distinct personality, a package of skills and traits that we call a voice.
I have a strong feeling that erstwhile blues singer Jack White would respect and dig Flett.
Flett's voice reminds me of an armadillo who's twisting and turning in his burrow, trying to get comfortable and get some shut eye. The textures in his singing are being contorted constantly; Flett and his throat box do not find rest easily.
Nothing's fancy about Flett. Chrome slide on an old Gibson, straight through a small Fender amp. He also pumps a kick drum to mark time and add a simple bottom to his solo show. The sound is raw as a bleeding steak.
If you caught him in the 80's playing jazzy lines on a red ES-335 in the successful regional rock and blues band called A Train you would have seen a different phase of his life. Today he has dropped self-conscious coolness for evocation of his grief. And your grief, too.
My favorite cuts are "Third house on the left," "Dance for me," and "Nothing easy." It should be noted that Flett writes most of his songs and has won success by writing songs with friend David Egan. Their songs have been recorded by John Mayall, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Percy Sledge and Tab Benoit.
Flett closes the album with a Lead Belly tune, "Bring me a li'l water, Sylvie." There are a lot of similarities between the 2 men, both raised in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Huddie Ledbetter, aka Lead Belly, was more than a bluesman. He was a songster, or a man who could do it all. So is the latter day Caddo basher and slasher who's made "Rough Edges," Buddy Flett.
Highly recommended.
Bruce Flett Productions 318 865 9006
318 773 3034 blucebird@gmail.com
Dia de los Muertos Shreveport, Columbia Park, Sat, Nov 2, 1 pm to 3 pm
Day of the Dead, A Celebration of Life
Nov. 2, 2013
1:00pm -- 4:00pm
Columbia Park
Art, crafts, games, candies, folk dances, music and altars -- and free admission, says Lee Spruell.
Monday, October 14, 2013
West Edge Quartet, Shreveport: music for Nosferatu on Oct 24
A classic movie with soundtrack performed live in the sumptuous Scottish Rite Temple.
Admission underwritten by the Noel Foundation.
Artist call for UnScene agenda continues; see Shreveport Regional Arts Council grant opportunities
The illustration above will give you an idea of the Artist Call possibilities. The interactive page itself is at
unsceneshreveport.com/artistcalls/.
If you went to UnScene One, the prelude to the MSPS New Music Festival, you saw a dynamite confabulation of architecture, lights, sound and artists.
Be a part of it. UnScene unfolds its wings in the Shreveport Common area once a month.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Once we communicated via bulletin boards and radio: both have survived, one on Texas St and one at 8675 Youree Dr, Shreveport
The Bucket List Blackboard above is a project by Megan Davis of Plain Dealing. Construction was supported by a grant from Shreveport Regional Arts Council.
Red River Radio, also a blackboard, if a sophisticated one, will serve a lot more people and do it all year long, all day and all night.
Yet there are not enough subsidies to keep this public radio station on the air without donations.
As a donor, allow me to testify that it feels good to support this outstanding radio service.
Tomorrow I will be one of many community supporters of KDAQ talking to you about how to make donations. Somehow we will gather enough money to keep her going.
Across the nation, across much of the world, public radio is being supported by people like you and me. It's a healthy situation, even in that it takes a bit of sacrifice to do the right thing.
Please listen and pledge. Here's more info.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
New music, supper at 8 pm: MSPS prelude, Fri, Oct 11, 7 pm, Crockett at Common Streets
Have been told that avant rag musician Pete Fetterman, he of the flaming balls of gasoline roaring from his mouth, is planning to present a recording of his cutting, spicing and searing of a 3-course supper. Then his audience will listen to a recording of the consumption of said supper. That's at 8 pm.
And there's much more at the UnScene prelude to the MSPS Festival.
The actual MSPSNMF takes place at the Shreveport Waterworks, 142 N Common St, on Sat night.
Both urbane, experimental and unUsual evenings highly recommended.
Monday, October 07, 2013
Binuclear release from Tim Hecker, leading light of MSPS NMF 2011; and what's up for MSPS 2013
The McNeil St Pumping Station New Music Festival featured electromatrician Tim Hecker in the 2011 fest. His work whacked the rafters. Hecker's work was released on MSPSNMF 2011: Architectural Explorations in Sound.
This week Hecker has released a majestic new work. Hear it on Npr.org.
And the MSPS Fest has a whole new sound. This year expect jazz (Kidd Jordan, Dickie Landry, etc) and beats (de la Mirdster, etc) as well as sonic cross-peninsula portages (Pete Fetterman).
Atmospheric field recordings, on-site trilobyte art from the cedars and iron particles of this city, will be presented by global recordist Simon Whetham. The Bristol, UK-based musician will present his explorations of Shreveport's molecular structure on Sat, Oct 12, at the site, today called Shreveport Waterworks Museum (142 N Common St).
Tickets for a Mr Kite bill of avant garde musicians and a metasmagoric evening are $20.
Highly recommended.
Shreveport Symphony Orchestra and Moonbot Studios: music for "The Numberlys" and "Metropolis" on Sat, Oct 26, 7:30 pm, Riverview Theater
The Shreveport Symphony Orchestra partners with Moonbot studios to present the Bots' animated short, "The Numberlys." It will be screened with a live orchestral score - a newly commissioned composition - on Sat, Oct 26, 7:30 pm, says Lois Robinson.
"The Numberlys" will be paired with a screening of the classic film "Metropolis" with orchestral accompaniment.
Tickets here.
"And on Thurs, Oct 24, as part of the Noel Foundation, Inc Chamber Music series, we will present the silent classic "Nosferatu" with a live musical accompaniment of music composed by Kermit Poling for the West Edge String Quartet. This concert will take place at the atmospheric Scottish Rite Temple. It will feature the newly restored theater pipe organ," adds Robinson.
The Nosferatu concert is free and open to the public.
Artist calls continue for the 12 months of UnScene, unfolding in Shreveport Common
"Shreveport is looking for artists from many different media for a monthly event!
Deadlines are specific to each month. Please view the pdf for specifics," says Casey Jones.
"Each UnScene experience will be UnLike any festival “scene” in Louisiana: 12 monthly, multidisciplined, pre-meditated but improvisational day-through-night Saturdays will feature transformational interactive arts activities. Examples of these activities include public art Installations, films projected in and on the buildings, exhibitions in UnExpected spaces, spoken word on stoops, theatre in the air, dance in the garden, giant puppet theatre in the alley, a juried street arts market, innovative scavenger hunts and walking, biking, and float parades.
For the multitude of Artist calls and Artist Opportunities, please visit unsceneshreveport.com/artistcalls."
Cyberday Fri, Oct 11: an opportunity to shorten the Red River Radio pledge drive in October
"Here at Red River Radio our goal is to provide more programming and less on-air fundraising," says Henry Edwards.
"We start our fall pledge drive Oct 14, and we are asking you to help delay or even eliminate the drive by pledging now. For every $20,000 raised, Red River Radio will shorten the drive by one day. Get in on the drawing for this Ipad Mini by pledging before midnight on Cyberday, which is Friday, Oct 11.
In February we asked for $20,000 by Cyberday and you gave us $22,000. We were able to take a day off, giving our listeners a break from lengthy pitching.
Cyberday is Oct 11. You know what to do. Pledge now and you'll be entered in all the Fall drive contests. Pledge @ redriverradio.org or call 800-552-8502 during business hours."
Sunday, October 06, 2013
Crunchy, hot Asian street foods under lantern light: Aseana Night Market, 4 pm to 9 pm, Oct 26, Shreveport
Crunchy, hot, oily, salty and intensely-flavored street food served on a lantern-lit night with music and hubbub all around you. So it goes at an Asian night market.
In keeping with a global trend, the Aseana Foundation will present a local version of the night market at Asian Gardens, corner of Line/Common and Texas Ave, on Sat, Oct 26, 4 pm to 9 pm.
318-401-8078
aseana.foundation@yahoo.com
Thursday, October 03, 2013
"The Hummingbird" and 19 additional short films: La Film Prize, Oct 3 -6, Shreveport
Using the fine arts as an economic engine is not a bad idea. After, it's part of the business life of cities like NYC, Chicago, Los Angeles.
Gregory Kallenberg, his team and numerous supporters, are trying to expand the film side of Shreveport business activity via Lafilmprize.com. This week, Oct 3 - 6, offers locals and visitors an opportunity to have fun by attending the movies offered by the hard-working LFP.
Expect a good bit of downtown hypery as the filmmakers of the top 20 films try to grab your attention during the weekend. If you feel a connection to them and like their movie, you'll vote for it. The viewer's vote is 50% of winning the $50,000 prize.
Watching two films from last year might be helpful in sizing up what to expect this year.
Phillip Jordan brooks, writer-director and actor ("Night of the Iguana," River City Rep) has "Ruby and the Dragon" this year. Last year he came within an ace of winning the prize with his noirish thriller, "This is a microphone."
Evan Falbaum, writer and director, has a film called "Clowns and Robbers" this year. Last year he made the top twenty with a thought-provoking tale, "The Human Experience."
They're short. Enjoy.
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
Open arts & crafts studios, art for sale, food and drink, music: Highland Open Studios Tours on Sun, Oct 6, Shreveport, 10 am to 3 pm
Eight venues featuring 24 artists, three bands, hands-on demonstrations, food and drink will be open throughout the Highland neighborhood Cultural District on Sun, Oct 6, says Liz Swaine.
The event is Free and allows tours into the homes and work spaces of Highland artists as well as the opportunity to see art being created.
One-of-a-kind artworks will be available for purchase at each location. The 10 am- 3 pm event begins at 436 Topeka Street (across from Highland Park) at the workshop of artists Su Stella and Curt Harville, where maps of all locations on the tour will be available.
Stops for October 6 include:
436 Topeka St.- Su Stella and Curt Harville- glass & iron items, blacksmithing & art demonstrations. EcoPsychArt wreaths & wood art by Pam Viviano McDonald, original art by Kathryn Usher, Pronto Puppy & dog items by Kerstie Harville.
2011 Highland Ave.- Live music by Twang Darkly, Laura D’Arcangelo- handmade jewelry, Simply Divine Jewelry & Boutique Pop-Up Shop, Tammy & Steve Zhilavsky- mixed media art and sculpture.
1173 Louisiana Ave.- Blue Southern Comfort Foods hamburgers & drinks. Live music by Alexandra McCullough, Lynn Laird- scrimshaw & custom gun grips, photography & fine art, scrimshaw demonstrations. Marijo Brown- recycled, repurposed & upcycled art, Keli McKenzie-Brown- , Aliya Rafikova- color drawings & etchings.
118 East Jordan St.- Carrie and Jeornie Journell- orginal paintings & prints, mixed-media objects.
1536 Stephens St.- Myron Griffing Open House- art, interior decor, furnishings for sale. Brett Malone- original paintings.
829 Kirby St.- Wendy Tisdale original jewelry, painted furniture, digital art prints. Dorothy Kristen Hanna art for sale. Jay Marks- wire sculpture. Live Music by Leonard Service & The Pickers. Massage raffle tickets for sale (proceeds donated to Highland’s own Robinson’s Rescue low cost spay & neuter clinic).
424 Dalzell St.- Karen LaBeau- expressionism paintings. Marci Gatlin-Hicks- brightly colored prints & notecards, some original works, prints for adults & kids to color and take home, water and lemonade for sale.
444 Olive St.- Olive Street Thrift Shop- Remember that a portion of sales go to support animal welfare causes.
The Highland neighborhood is Caddo-Bossier’s only state- approved neighborhood Cultural District (the other cultural district is located in Downtown Shreveport) and means that no sales tax is owed on one-of-a-kind works of art.
Tuesday, October 01, 2013
Bayou State soul: Jacquelyn's Restaurant, Louisiana Ave, Shreveport,earns respect via consistent gumbo and etouffee; see Chris Jay's 20X49blog
Jimmy and Jackie Caskey are quiet about their success. They are quietly well-read, well-traveled and hard-working people. They let their gumbo and etouffee do the talking for them at Jacquelyn's Restaurant, Louisiana Ave.
On any list of the best in Shreveport-Bossier and the best in the Bayou State, the food at Jacquelyn's Restaurant must be given the highest regard.
This week Chris Jay, blogger at 20X49 with a widely-traveled appreciation for Louisiana cooking, wrote an appreciation for Jacquelyn's.
Both the restaurant and the blog are highly recommended.
Jeremiah James in Bus Stop, River City Rep at East Bank Theater, on Oct 9 - 13
Tickets are on sale for River City Rep's eighth season opener, Bus Stop, says Patric McWilliams.
In the middle of a howling snowstorm, a bus out of Kansas City, headed for Montana, pulls up at an isolated roadside diner. The highway is blocked in all directions and the weary travelers are going to have to hole up until morning. On board is an innocent cowboy who has met the girl of his dreams and has forced her onto the bus to make her his wife.
This production of Bus Stop marks the centennial of William Inge, the playwright who wrote Picnic, Dark At The Top Of The Stairs, and Come Back, Little Sheba.
The 1956 movie version of Bus Stop starred Marilyn Monroe.
Bus Stop plays Oct 9 - 13 at East Bank Theatre. Reservations, 318-868-5888. Tickets are $35.
Online sales, www.brownpapertickets.com
Monday, September 30, 2013
Biking on the streets of balmy Shreveport at A Better Shreveport meeting Mon, Oct 7, 6 pm, Centenary's Wright Bldg on Woodlawn St
The street-riding members of A Better Shreveport welcome occasional riders and those who care about the future of biking to attend the meeting on Mon, Oct 7, 6 pm to 7 pm, says Loren Demerath.
Meeting are held in the Wright Math Bldg located across Woodlawn Street from the Magale Library.
Check out the A Better Shreveport blog for issues being discussed. Among them was this recent item:
"TIME TO PAINT BIKE SHARROWS ON STREETS?
Some time ago ABS received permission to paint bike sharrows on streets. We've held back from doing more than we did on a small scale for the tree tour because of our hopes that a bike-ped plan would be soon created, which it wasn't; more recently, we thought it might be worth waiting for the Unified Development Code's completion, but we now the code wouldn't help much for that kind of thing.
So, we may be putting off a great opportunity to add significant value to our city right now."
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Randy Ross on Shreveport's murals via Chris Jay's 20X49 blog, Shreveport
Enjoy the witty writing of book seller and design maven Randy Ross in his recent art column for the 20X29 blog. He deepens knowledge of Shreveport's best known murals - like those at the La State Exhibit Museum - and brings a spotlight to less well-known murals - like those in the Commercial National Bank, 333 Texas St.
20X49 blogger Chris Jay is a self-created social scientist. Jay never got over the "why?" and "where?" part of his development. His inquiry-minded attitude toward Shreveport engenders persuasive food writing (check out his championing of Sabores Dominican Restaurant) and special events articles (love his enthusiams for the Cince de Mayo and Let the Good Times Roll fests). And when he publishes the musings of specialists like Ross you can count on more enrichment.
Highly recommended.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
What the hell do we know? Discuss Catcher in the Rye before screening of new movie "Salinger" at RFC on Sat, Sept 28, 6:30 pm
Abby Singer's Bistro, Robinson Film Center: the site of cheap drinks and salon talk about Salinger ahead of the 7:30 pm screening of "Salinger," says Alex Kent.
"You probably have something better to do," adds Kent.
318 459 4123, akent@robinsonfilmcenter.org
Luke Eddy directs Other Desert Cities for SLT's Lagniappe Series on Oct 4, 5 at 8 pm, Oct 6 at 2 pm
Shreveport Little Theatre’s Lagniappe production of Other Desert Cities, by Jon Robin Baitz, will be directed by Luke Eddy.
The play was a finalist for the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
$15. Tickets are limited.
Cast members are Shawn Dion, Ginger Folmer, Brittainy Williams, Kent Jude Bernard and Kim Price.
Set and sound design, Allison Hannon, stage manager, Peggy San Pedro, costumes, David White and Ridley Scott, lighting design, Betty Walker, set design, David Coston, props, and Jonathan Offutt, scenic painter.
Only three performances are scheduled: October 4, 5, 2013 at 8 p.m. and October 6, 2013 at 2 p.m. at SLT, 812 Margaret Place.
For further information call424-4439 or visit SLT’s box office at 812 Margaret Place, open noon – 4 p.m.weekdays.
Adopt-a-Pup Pop-up Shop: mega pet adoption at B'nai Zion Temple on Sun, Nov 3, noon to 5 pm
A mega pet adoption event will take place on Sun, Nov 3, from noon to 5 p.m., on the front lawn of B’nai Zion Temple, 245 Southfield Road, says Susan Gross.
Billed as the Adopt-A-Pup Pop-Up Shop, the event will showcase adoptable animals from Animal Welfare Inc., Dixieland Dog Rescue, the Humane Society of Northwest Louisiana, Pet Savers, Two Girls Dog Rescue, Friends of Bossier City Animal Control, Caddo Parish Animal Shelter, and Shreveport Bossier Animal Rescue.
Additional groups will be on hand to share information on a host of animal-related issues. Robinson’s Rescue will let the public know about its low-cost spay/neuter services. Shreveport Dog Park Alliance, working to build a park where dogs can romp off-leash, will be present. And so will Colorado Citizens for Canine Welfare, a premiere group in the fight against puppy mills.
Several groups whose purpose is to raise money for animal welfare/rescue—the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux, Artists for Rescue, and Rescue Chocolate—will also participate.
Organizer Susan Gross said she hopes a lot of potential adopters turn up to greet all the dogs in need of a permanent home. “Shelter dogs make wonderful additions to your family,” she said.
Admission to the Pop-Up Shop is free, and families are welcome. If canine family members attend, they must be leashed and picked-up afterwards.
https://www.facebook.com/events/596478153718444/, call (318) 617-8162, or email bookisha@gmail.com.
The music of JS Bach and of composer Kermit Poling at St George's,Bossier, on Sun, Oct 6, 2 pm
The St. George's Bossier Masterworks Series will present the Festival String Quartet performing the music of JS Bach and Kermit Poling.
- Sun, Oct 6, at 2 pm at St. George's Episcopal Church, 1959 Airline Drive in Bossier City.
- the Shreveport/Bossier premiere of the 3rd String Quartet - Visions of the Virgin - of Kermit Poling.
- Additional works include Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring and other music by Bach.
- Festival String Quartet: Leonard Kacenjar, Elisabeth O'Bannon, Zachary Grant
and Laura Huff.
- The concert is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome.
Painter Tony Reans: kickstarter campaign for materials needed to complete exhibit in Alexandria
An opportunity to give righteous support to a worthy painter, Tony Reans.
Monday, September 23, 2013
When was the last time you supped at El Chico's Madison Park? Well, too bad: it's closed
A tortilla-crunchy, beer-muggy institution has closed its doors, says KTBS.com.
As of Monday you will search in vain for the brown-sauce tortilla soup at El Chico at Madison Park, 4015 Fern Ave. The long-lived Mexican restaurant closed after Sunday's lunch.
The chain's other two restaurants, on Bert Kouns and Greenwood Road, remain open in the peppery Tex-Mex market, says the Tex-Mex-loving staff reporters at Ch 3.
El Chico and franchisees operate close to a hundred restaurants in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and throughout the South.
Night at the Museum, Ap 4, 2014: children and families to see live exhibit at RW Norton Art Foundation
Actors interested in attending the free luncheon at R.W.Norton Art Gallery to learn more about this exciting event, Night at the Museum, Rsvp before November 15.
Only 20 actors will be needed to volunteer---
---and a costume will be made especially for you.
Shreveport Little Theatre
812 Margaret Place
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
318-424-4439
More synergy in Highland: Day Old Blues Record Shop now neighbor to Naked Bean Cafe in 400 block of Kings Hwy, Shreveport
"The center of music in Shreveport is now in Highland," says Kathryn Usher. "Naked Bean has a new neighbor --- Day Old Blues Records. With Naked Bean's commitment to live music programming and DOBR's all around coolness it will be interesting to see how these two businesses grow side by side."
"Both are located near the corner of Kings and Highland."
Day Old Blues Records open til 5 pm currently, says Rex Gilcrease on FB.
Highland Art Tour map: first Sun event, which is Oct 6, from 10 am until 3 pm
Highland's a party, f'sure. Might I suggest you bring a bit o cash with you and support your friends - and newly-made friends - by purchasing their crafts and art? Merci!
Food benefit in Jacqueline's parking lot on Louisiana Ave for Highland Jazz and Blues Fest on Tues, Oct 1, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
"Join us for Dish Crawl 2013 - a fundraiser for the Highland Jazz & Blues Festival," says Kenney Koonce.
Seven of Highland's top restaurants will be on hand with samples. AJ Cascio & The Two Tone Blues Band will perform all evening. Door prizes, too!
Blue Southern Comfort Foods - sliders and sweet potato fries;
Some Like It Hot - 1/4 stuffed Cheddar Burger and Cajun Chicken Burger;
Monjuni's -;
Subway - Sandwich Slices & Cookie Bites; Camellia Coffee - Coffee;
Lilah's Bakery - 1/4 Cheese Melts, Mini Cupcakes, & Snow Cones;
Raising Cane's - Iced Tea.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm, 1300 block of Louisiana Ave, Sheveport.
Your ticket also gets you access to free drink specials and snacks at Twine on Line! Join us in the parking lot of Jacqueline's on Louisiana Ave. - Ticket are only $20!
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