Viniyoga instructor and artist Pamela Viviano says, " the potential for creativity that is unleashed from meditation and yoga is combined in my yoga practice and in children’s classes as a form of creative play: Drawing and coloring is a form of expression. The critic is hushed, the unconscious takes over, and healing is allowed to take place. Come experience an easy yoga class, then play with oil pastels and paper. No experience is necessary in either yoga or art. Materials will be provided. All ages 13 and above are welcome."
Pamela is a certified Advanced Yoga Teacher through the American Viniyoga Institute, and has an art degree from Michigan State University. She teaches yoga classes at the Lotus Studio and Bossier Parish Community College.
865-6080
pgvm@bellsouth.net/
www.lotusstudio444.com
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Folk rock / indie / country singer Idgy Vaughn at Fairfield Studios with guitarist Will Sexton on Sun, Aug 10, 7 pm
"Idgy Vaughn is easy to spot," says Jim Huckabay. "Cute as she can be with flaming red hair and a belt-em-out kinda voice, Idgy serves up her music steeped in mountain / country soul. She'll be backed by ace Austin guitarist Will Sexton. Check out her website and music at idgyvaughn.com. Hope to see you Sunday, August 10!"
220-0400
reservations@fairfieldstudios.com
$15
220-0400
reservations@fairfieldstudios.com
$15
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
The art of alternative transportation: toggling between bike and scooters in Hot Springs
Musician and Centenary College grad Aaron Butler (former Red Shift, Dirtfoot, the Peekers, now with Brian Martin) added thoughtful responses to the recent series of biking articles though he has relocated to Hot Springs. I asked him for a brief evaluation of his rolling stock because I know that readers are interested in scooters.
He responded, "I went with Yamahas. I did quite a bit of research online and seemed the Yamahas got more praise for quality. My father's also been riding a Yamaha for years, so that influenced me a little. I do have quite a few friends up here that really, REALLY love their Honda Metros and the Ruckus.
I got the Vino (smaller "vespa" styled one) first because I really like the looks of it. It has now been passed on to my girlfriend. I wouldn't say I feel safer on the Zuma, but I guess it has it's benefits (better visibility to other drivers). The Zuma also has a little more power (I get a top speed of ~38 on the vino, while the Zuma does ~42).
Both are 49cc and they do just fine around Hot Springs, so I know they'll be more than adequate around Shreveport. Of course I wouldn't ride one on I-20, and I'd probably opt for "back roads" rather than the parkways as well, but at 80-90 mpg you can afford to go a little out of the way.
The 2007 Vino cost me just under $2,000 after tax and the Zuma was $2,300 after taxes - which are quite a bit higher up here.
I financed mine. And at $50 a month (for one scooter) and about $9 towards gas, I'm still spending less than I would driving my Jeep around the same amount.
One thing to watch when purchasing new scooters is the inclusion of a throttle cam restrictor (you don't have to worry about pre '08 yamahas. I'm not sure about other brands). When I drove the Zuma off the lot it seemed a little sluggish and had some trouble up a couple hills. After some googling I found out about the restrictor which is essential an extra chunk of metal on the carb that keeps you from opening the throttle all the way. It's a pretty easy fix for those with a little experience under a hood, but the shop I bought it from did it for no charge - and I suspect most shops would do the same.
They're a blast to ride. And I use a lot of my cycling "skills" while riding. Yet it almost seems that I get more respect from drivers on my bike than I do on the scoot."
Looking forward to more such responses from you early adopters
on scooters.
He responded, "I went with Yamahas. I did quite a bit of research online and seemed the Yamahas got more praise for quality. My father's also been riding a Yamaha for years, so that influenced me a little. I do have quite a few friends up here that really, REALLY love their Honda Metros and the Ruckus.
I got the Vino (smaller "vespa" styled one) first because I really like the looks of it. It has now been passed on to my girlfriend. I wouldn't say I feel safer on the Zuma, but I guess it has it's benefits (better visibility to other drivers). The Zuma also has a little more power (I get a top speed of ~38 on the vino, while the Zuma does ~42).
Both are 49cc and they do just fine around Hot Springs, so I know they'll be more than adequate around Shreveport. Of course I wouldn't ride one on I-20, and I'd probably opt for "back roads" rather than the parkways as well, but at 80-90 mpg you can afford to go a little out of the way.
The 2007 Vino cost me just under $2,000 after tax and the Zuma was $2,300 after taxes - which are quite a bit higher up here.
I financed mine. And at $50 a month (for one scooter) and about $9 towards gas, I'm still spending less than I would driving my Jeep around the same amount.
One thing to watch when purchasing new scooters is the inclusion of a throttle cam restrictor (you don't have to worry about pre '08 yamahas. I'm not sure about other brands). When I drove the Zuma off the lot it seemed a little sluggish and had some trouble up a couple hills. After some googling I found out about the restrictor which is essential an extra chunk of metal on the carb that keeps you from opening the throttle all the way. It's a pretty easy fix for those with a little experience under a hood, but the shop I bought it from did it for no charge - and I suspect most shops would do the same.
They're a blast to ride. And I use a lot of my cycling "skills" while riding. Yet it almost seems that I get more respect from drivers on my bike than I do on the scoot."
Looking forward to more such responses from you early adopters
on scooters.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Atlanta artist Charlotte Riley Webb has open workshop for intermediate artists in abstract work at Pamoja Art Center July 29 - Aug 1, 10 am to 2 pm
Artist Charlotte Riley Webb: Achievement Through Art, Inc, Shreveport; Pamoja Art Center
Originally uploaded by trudeau
Webb, an artist for 30 years, is represented by galleries in Chicago, Indianapolis and Knoxville as well as in her home, Atlanta. She says, "For decades I was a representational artist but 3 years ago I made a transition to conceptual, abstract art, and this process is what I'm teaching in my Shreveport workshop."
She is giving classes from Tues, July 29, through Fri, Aug 1, at Pamoja Center, 3806 Linwood Ave. Pamoja lies some 5 blocks south of LSU Medical Center. The studio has 5 easels and 3 additional art stations.
Materials to bring to the workshop - aimed at intermediate artists - include pencils, drawing tablet, acrylic paints, 20X24 canvas, and collage materials. Digital cameras and laptops are encouraged.
Webb, who has studied under legendary New Orleans artist John T Scott, will lead the classes at Pamoja from 10 am to 2 pm each day. Please bring a lunch.
Sponsored by the City of Shreveport via the Black Arts Coalition of Shreveport. No fee. Info: 222-5405 or ATA board member Ora Hart at 518-6922.
Haynesville Shale discovered by the NY Times in a "forgotten corner of the south"
This is how the NY Times mines the story of the Haynesville Shale in a July 29 article by Adam Nossiter entitled, "Rush for natural gas enriches corner of the south:"
A no-holds-barred, all-American gold rush for natural gas is under way in this forgotten corner of the South, and De Soto Parish, with its fat check from a large energy company this month, is only the latest and largest beneficiary. The county leaders and everyone around them, for mile after mile, over to Texas and up to Arkansas, in the down-at-the-heels city of Shreveport and in its struggling neighbors, suddenly find themselves sitting on what could prove to be the largest natural gas deposit in the continental United States.
See more at the NY Times.
A no-holds-barred, all-American gold rush for natural gas is under way in this forgotten corner of the South, and De Soto Parish, with its fat check from a large energy company this month, is only the latest and largest beneficiary. The county leaders and everyone around them, for mile after mile, over to Texas and up to Arkansas, in the down-at-the-heels city of Shreveport and in its struggling neighbors, suddenly find themselves sitting on what could prove to be the largest natural gas deposit in the continental United States.
See more at the NY Times.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Minicine? presents art construction night at Lee Hardware Gallery on Tues, Aug 12, 7 to 10 pm
minicine? invites you, says David Nelson, to a stepped up Art Night!
Tuesday, August 12, minicine? will paper the walls of the Lee Hardware Gallery with blank newsprint and provide crayons, pencils and other materials.... Come draw, sketch, express yourself to your heart's content... all to live acoustic music by Marion Paton, A.J.Haynes and Christopher Alexander...
There may even be a projector or two rolling, so if your forte is film, you can scratch, hole punch, or watercolor on celluloid and loop your results throughout the night....
Doors open from 7 pm to 10 pm... $5 Donation...
Lee Hardware Gallery: 719 Edwards Street @ Cotton Street
Tuesday, August 12, minicine? will paper the walls of the Lee Hardware Gallery with blank newsprint and provide crayons, pencils and other materials.... Come draw, sketch, express yourself to your heart's content... all to live acoustic music by Marion Paton, A.J.Haynes and Christopher Alexander...
There may even be a projector or two rolling, so if your forte is film, you can scratch, hole punch, or watercolor on celluloid and loop your results throughout the night....
Doors open from 7 pm to 10 pm... $5 Donation...
Lee Hardware Gallery: 719 Edwards Street @ Cotton Street
Interactive arts & cultural marketing workshop at LSUS Aug 14, 15; broaden and deepen the arts market
Wendy Benscoter announces a 2-Day Interactive Arts & Cultural Marketing Workshop:
Building, Diversifying and Tracking Audiences with Small-Budget Marketing Strategies that sizzle
Aug 14 – 15th:
Fundamentals of Marketing I – Marketing Strategy
Interactive exercises, case studies, and the latest consumer research on the arts & culture will give you the tools to implement effective and efficient marketing in your small organization to connect with larger audiences.
Fundamentals of Marketing II – Audiences
Broaden & Deepen Your Audience - Learn the elements necessary to diversifying audiences, including key strategies and tactics that have proven successful for other arts organizations.
Fundamentals of Marketing II – Tracking
Tracking Your Results - Learn how to develop a plan for measuring the impact of your marketing programs and how to present the results to management.
LSUS University Center, Shreveport, LA
$60 FOR 2-DAY WORKSHOP (Same price for one day) Special Nonprofit Arts & Cultural and Artist Rate $35
Thursday, August 14, 2008
9:00 – 9:30 Registration, Coffee, Meet and Greet
9:30 – 3:30 Fundamentals of Marketing I – Julie Peeler
3:30 – 4:00 Q & A
4:00 - 5:00 Wine & Cheese Reception, Arts Congress Presentation
Friday, August 15, 2008
9:00 – 9:30 Registration, Coffee, Meet and Greet
9:30 – 3:00 Fundamentals of Marketing II – Julie Peeler
Materials and lunch included. “Working Lunch” Choose - On-line Ticketing w/ Sylvia Mahoney, Tix.com OR Roundtable Discussion
Register: name, etc and payment by August 11 to:
Shreveport Regional Arts Council 800 Snow Street Spt, LA 71101
Building, Diversifying and Tracking Audiences with Small-Budget Marketing Strategies that sizzle
Aug 14 – 15th:
Fundamentals of Marketing I – Marketing Strategy
Interactive exercises, case studies, and the latest consumer research on the arts & culture will give you the tools to implement effective and efficient marketing in your small organization to connect with larger audiences.
Fundamentals of Marketing II – Audiences
Broaden & Deepen Your Audience - Learn the elements necessary to diversifying audiences, including key strategies and tactics that have proven successful for other arts organizations.
Fundamentals of Marketing II – Tracking
Tracking Your Results - Learn how to develop a plan for measuring the impact of your marketing programs and how to present the results to management.
LSUS University Center, Shreveport, LA
$60 FOR 2-DAY WORKSHOP (Same price for one day) Special Nonprofit Arts & Cultural and Artist Rate $35
Thursday, August 14, 2008
9:00 – 9:30 Registration, Coffee, Meet and Greet
9:30 – 3:30 Fundamentals of Marketing I – Julie Peeler
3:30 – 4:00 Q & A
4:00 - 5:00 Wine & Cheese Reception, Arts Congress Presentation
Friday, August 15, 2008
9:00 – 9:30 Registration, Coffee, Meet and Greet
9:30 – 3:00 Fundamentals of Marketing II – Julie Peeler
Materials and lunch included. “Working Lunch” Choose - On-line Ticketing w/ Sylvia Mahoney, Tix.com OR Roundtable Discussion
Register: name, etc and payment by August 11 to:
Shreveport Regional Arts Council 800 Snow Street Spt, LA 71101
Benefits for Renzi Center: a Bunco Bash and Service with a Smile art auction on Sat, Aug 9, 5:30 pm, Barnwell Center
On Sat, Aug 9, from 5:30 - 9 p.m, the Renzi Education &Art Center is hosting its 3rd annual Bunco Bash, at the Barnwell Center, 601 Clyde Fant Parkway, says Amy Bryant. The ticket price is $35 and includes the game, dinner, dessert, drinks and a T-shirt.
This year’s theme is “Keep Your Eye on the Prize,” with top prizes including $800 cash, and a 3-hour “Choose your own Adventure” limo ride, a Dallas Day trip for 2 of shopping, lunch and a Broadway musical by Joyner Travel. The event is a major fundraiser which supports programming and operations of the Renzi Education and Art Center. For tickets, the public should call 222-1414.
That same evening the Renzi Center will also be hosting a silent art auction of local and regional artists. Known as “Service with a Smile”, the 2nd biennial event was designed to honor the vision and service of the late Donna Service, professional artist and art educator, who founded the Renzi Center with the Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows. The sale of the auction items will also be used to support the art and education services that Renzi provides to the community.
Professional photography, sculpture, paintings and mixed media works by artists such as Laura Noland Harter from Shreveport, Kevin Kennedy from Ruston, and Pinky MM/Bass from Fairhope, AL, will be featured. There is no entrance fee for the “Service with a Smile” auction event, which will be held from 7:30-10 p.m on August 9th. The art can be previewed at the Barnwell Center starting on Wednesday, July 30th.
Renzi is a nonprofit organization founded in 1997 as a place for children and adults to explore, learn, and create under the guidance of professional teachers and artists. Programs are free and open to the community and include the After School Youth Program for students in 1st-12th grades, their award-winning summer film camp and hands-on artist workshops for families offered throughout the year.
This year’s theme is “Keep Your Eye on the Prize,” with top prizes including $800 cash, and a 3-hour “Choose your own Adventure” limo ride, a Dallas Day trip for 2 of shopping, lunch and a Broadway musical by Joyner Travel. The event is a major fundraiser which supports programming and operations of the Renzi Education and Art Center. For tickets, the public should call 222-1414.
That same evening the Renzi Center will also be hosting a silent art auction of local and regional artists. Known as “Service with a Smile”, the 2nd biennial event was designed to honor the vision and service of the late Donna Service, professional artist and art educator, who founded the Renzi Center with the Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows. The sale of the auction items will also be used to support the art and education services that Renzi provides to the community.
Professional photography, sculpture, paintings and mixed media works by artists such as Laura Noland Harter from Shreveport, Kevin Kennedy from Ruston, and Pinky MM/Bass from Fairhope, AL, will be featured. There is no entrance fee for the “Service with a Smile” auction event, which will be held from 7:30-10 p.m on August 9th. The art can be previewed at the Barnwell Center starting on Wednesday, July 30th.
Renzi is a nonprofit organization founded in 1997 as a place for children and adults to explore, learn, and create under the guidance of professional teachers and artists. Programs are free and open to the community and include the After School Youth Program for students in 1st-12th grades, their award-winning summer film camp and hands-on artist workshops for families offered throughout the year.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Not too hilly; not too trafficky: thoughts derived from all the late brouhaha on bicycling
Here are my perspectives on bringing biking into Shreveport's mainstream thinking, if not into full practice:
1. Imagine, each day, that you do not live in Shreveport. We can live a utopianist life even if the general state of the town where we reside is ill-educated and narrow-minded.
I typically think of myself as a resident of Austin, Tx. Bike riders have huge props in Austin. They are the man.
A corollary of this might be, "Don't let the bastards get you down."
2. Your bike is like a convertible; like a two-seat sports car. Only better in regards maintenance and real freedom. I get a small but sustainable chemical high from setting out upon my bike.
3. The bike brotherhood is deep and wide. Riding connects us to the lives of the impoverished and handicapped. It also connects us to the road bikers, a group from the affluent world. Pedaling also evokes our childhoods.
4. You gain a fresh take on your environment. Topography becomes apparent. Street design is, like, bam. Not that you needed a higher consciousness in regards litter, but there it is. You become a sharper analyst of local consciousness.
5. It's OK to think lustful thoughts in regards motor scooters. You're on a bike and thinking, "I'm risking my neck on this street full of trucks and cars. What's the difference if I risk my safety on a cute and fuel-efficient motorized two-wheeler?"
The possibility of driving a Vespa is intoxicating for many. The scooter movement is growing like crazy.
6. Don't deny the importance of style. An inefficient, balloon-tired, single speed cruiser bike might be the thing that makes you want to ride. For some people, a visit to a bike shop with expensive, high-tech wheels is head-spinning. For others, day-glo paint and super-glued plastic lizards makes the heart throb.
What about a replica of the tall and elegant Dutch bike?
7. Accessorize. Last week I bought a handlebar bell. Ka-ching! There are numerous choices in the tiny realm of bike bells. I also bought a tube of inner tube gunk which might make flats less likely.
I am resisting the urge to get to a back tire rack. I carry everything I need in my back pack.
Last year I bought a pair of biker's gloves - the abbreviated type designed for long rides and hand protection in case of a sprawling dismount. Hate to say it, but I rarely wear them.
8. Learn how to ride smartly. Ride with the flow of traffic and in the right tire lane. Give hand signals. Don't run stop signs and red lights. If you have to ride on a sidewalk for a bit, be aware that pedestrians have total right-of-way.
Anarchist bikers - freedom! - confuse motorists and don't do the community any good.
8. Family biking is also a high. Imagine biking in a group along the Fant Parkway and exploring a bit of downtown on two-wheelers.
All things considered, I consider Shreveport a bicyclist's treat. Not too hilly, not too trafficky.
Still, I think we need to push for bike lanes. They are a symbol of an enlightened town. They offer hesitant riders the comparative safety they need to venture out. Of course, multi-use paths are needed, too.
And I'd like to offer this rally point to go with "Share the road." It is, "Bike lanes for Shreveport!"
Musician and bicycle commuter Aaron Butler (former Dirtfoot, Peekers, Brian Martin, etc) sent us these germane links. He said, “How to Not Get Hit by Cars,” should be required reading for anyone thinking about commuting by bicycle.”
1. Imagine, each day, that you do not live in Shreveport. We can live a utopianist life even if the general state of the town where we reside is ill-educated and narrow-minded.
I typically think of myself as a resident of Austin, Tx. Bike riders have huge props in Austin. They are the man.
A corollary of this might be, "Don't let the bastards get you down."
2. Your bike is like a convertible; like a two-seat sports car. Only better in regards maintenance and real freedom. I get a small but sustainable chemical high from setting out upon my bike.
3. The bike brotherhood is deep and wide. Riding connects us to the lives of the impoverished and handicapped. It also connects us to the road bikers, a group from the affluent world. Pedaling also evokes our childhoods.
4. You gain a fresh take on your environment. Topography becomes apparent. Street design is, like, bam. Not that you needed a higher consciousness in regards litter, but there it is. You become a sharper analyst of local consciousness.
5. It's OK to think lustful thoughts in regards motor scooters. You're on a bike and thinking, "I'm risking my neck on this street full of trucks and cars. What's the difference if I risk my safety on a cute and fuel-efficient motorized two-wheeler?"
The possibility of driving a Vespa is intoxicating for many. The scooter movement is growing like crazy.
6. Don't deny the importance of style. An inefficient, balloon-tired, single speed cruiser bike might be the thing that makes you want to ride. For some people, a visit to a bike shop with expensive, high-tech wheels is head-spinning. For others, day-glo paint and super-glued plastic lizards makes the heart throb.
What about a replica of the tall and elegant Dutch bike?
7. Accessorize. Last week I bought a handlebar bell. Ka-ching! There are numerous choices in the tiny realm of bike bells. I also bought a tube of inner tube gunk which might make flats less likely.
I am resisting the urge to get to a back tire rack. I carry everything I need in my back pack.
Last year I bought a pair of biker's gloves - the abbreviated type designed for long rides and hand protection in case of a sprawling dismount. Hate to say it, but I rarely wear them.
8. Learn how to ride smartly. Ride with the flow of traffic and in the right tire lane. Give hand signals. Don't run stop signs and red lights. If you have to ride on a sidewalk for a bit, be aware that pedestrians have total right-of-way.
Anarchist bikers - freedom! - confuse motorists and don't do the community any good.
8. Family biking is also a high. Imagine biking in a group along the Fant Parkway and exploring a bit of downtown on two-wheelers.
All things considered, I consider Shreveport a bicyclist's treat. Not too hilly, not too trafficky.
Still, I think we need to push for bike lanes. They are a symbol of an enlightened town. They offer hesitant riders the comparative safety they need to venture out. Of course, multi-use paths are needed, too.
And I'd like to offer this rally point to go with "Share the road." It is, "Bike lanes for Shreveport!"
Musician and bicycle commuter Aaron Butler (former Dirtfoot, Peekers, Brian Martin, etc) sent us these germane links. He said, “How to Not Get Hit by Cars,” should be required reading for anyone thinking about commuting by bicycle.”
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Review: Kiss me, Kate at Performing Arts Center a highly-recommendable show with performances Sat, July 26, 7:30 pm, and Sun at 2:30 pm
Forsooth, the PAC at First United Methodist was packed with people on Friday night, as was the stage packed with players. The show was "Kiss me, Kate," Cole Porter's riff on Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew."
It was a night on which John Bogan and Anna Maria Sparke were in excellent form, carrying the show upon their expressive and dashing forms. Whether in melody, diction or projection, these stars of community theater hit their marks.
Also hitting her note in dance and song was Centenary College student Amanda Kate Geneux. She brought a sense of humor to her sultry role as Bianca. Also dazzling the crowd with a tap dance number that hit its crescendo atop a piano was Ae'Jay Mitchell.
Travis Orr and Cory Olson were adept at bringing laughs to the stage as the gangsters and were winning in the duet, "Brush up your Shakespeare."
Katie Dupont's choreography was important in keeping the two and a half-hour production lively.
The Performing Arts Center deserves commendations for using live music in their shows. The excellent 15-piece orchestra for this show is directed by Carrie Stephens. The brass section - Mike Scarlato, Adrian Mitchell, Terry Hopkins and Susan Rogers - provided notable fun.
There are 2 performances remaining for this highly-recommendable show: tonight at 7:30 and Sunday afternoon at 2:30. The box office is (318) 429-6885; tickets are $9 and $17.
It was a night on which John Bogan and Anna Maria Sparke were in excellent form, carrying the show upon their expressive and dashing forms. Whether in melody, diction or projection, these stars of community theater hit their marks.
Also hitting her note in dance and song was Centenary College student Amanda Kate Geneux. She brought a sense of humor to her sultry role as Bianca. Also dazzling the crowd with a tap dance number that hit its crescendo atop a piano was Ae'Jay Mitchell.
Travis Orr and Cory Olson were adept at bringing laughs to the stage as the gangsters and were winning in the duet, "Brush up your Shakespeare."
Katie Dupont's choreography was important in keeping the two and a half-hour production lively.
The Performing Arts Center deserves commendations for using live music in their shows. The excellent 15-piece orchestra for this show is directed by Carrie Stephens. The brass section - Mike Scarlato, Adrian Mitchell, Terry Hopkins and Susan Rogers - provided notable fun.
There are 2 performances remaining for this highly-recommendable show: tonight at 7:30 and Sunday afternoon at 2:30. The box office is (318) 429-6885; tickets are $9 and $17.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Dorothy Kristin Hanna's Arodasi Center: Healing through Movement via groups and classes
An update on classes taught by choreographer and painter Dorothy Kristin Hanna, founder of Arodasi:
Mission: Healing through Movement
Monday 5:30 to 6:40 Feldenkrais, ATM Class®
Wednesday 7:00 to 8:15 Arodasi™ Dance- (dancing in the attic is an option!)
Friday 2:30 to 4:00 Exploring Creativity through Painting and Drawing
Sunday 2:45 to 4:00 Arodasi™ Yoga
Everyday: Reiki, Relaxation Therapy, one on one sessions on the table.
soft healing music, gentle ease, healing light- all included!
for more information, please call 318- 834-0948
address: 555 Herndon
Dorothy Kristin Hanna
Registered Somatic Movement Therapist and Educator,
Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner,
Reiki Master, Creator of Arodasi.
Mission: Healing through Movement
Monday 5:30 to 6:40 Feldenkrais, ATM Class®
Wednesday 7:00 to 8:15 Arodasi™ Dance- (dancing in the attic is an option!)
Friday 2:30 to 4:00 Exploring Creativity through Painting and Drawing
Sunday 2:45 to 4:00 Arodasi™ Yoga
Everyday: Reiki, Relaxation Therapy, one on one sessions on the table.
soft healing music, gentle ease, healing light- all included!
for more information, please call 318- 834-0948
address: 555 Herndon
Dorothy Kristin Hanna
Registered Somatic Movement Therapist and Educator,
Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner,
Reiki Master, Creator of Arodasi.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Shreveport Regional Arts Council posts new apps for showing in Coolspace and applying to NW La Juried Artist Roster
"Because we serve a large region of the state with our work we have renamed the Artists Roster; it now has a more inclusive title: the NW La Juried Artists Roster," says Pam Atchison of Shreveport regional Arts Council.
Artists who are accepted to the roster have streamlined application to grants and may apply for commissions designated as open only to roster artists. They have their own page at shrevearts.org.
Only roster artists may have a page at shreveportbossierfunguide.com.
New guidelines and an application to the artist roster can be found under Forms, on the Resources page at shrevearts.org.
Also see new guidelines - same page - in the Coolspace call to artists. Currently in Coolpsace is a show entitled Self-taught Artists; it features the work of Steven Soffer and Ophelia Boyd.
Artists who are accepted to the roster have streamlined application to grants and may apply for commissions designated as open only to roster artists. They have their own page at shrevearts.org.
Only roster artists may have a page at shreveportbossierfunguide.com.
New guidelines and an application to the artist roster can be found under Forms, on the Resources page at shrevearts.org.
Also see new guidelines - same page - in the Coolspace call to artists. Currently in Coolpsace is a show entitled Self-taught Artists; it features the work of Steven Soffer and Ophelia Boyd.
Shreveporters express urgency in Statewide Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Planning hearing
Louisiana's Dept of Transportation & Development is recognizing "increased demand for walkable and bikeable options." Indeed: over 20 locals spoke animatedly at the La Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master plan hearing this week.
There were attendees who are veterans of such hearings, such as Jeff Wellborn, Tim Goeders and Murray Lloyd. There were bikers associated with the recent Times bicycle commuting series, such as Ian Webb, Maurice Loridans and Alex Kent. And there was a rep for Gen Y: Jennette Ginsburg. Not represented but mentioned by Jeff Wellborn were a group of virtually invisible bike commuters: those impoverished enough not to own a car.
An example of the suggestions: "Ask city political leaders and planners to bike or walk to work once a month."
Participants were reminded that suggestions gathered by planners will not have an impact on policies for 3 to 5 years.
Those who would like to offer ideas and register their concern can write to consultant Nick Jackson (njackson@tooledesign.com), who led the meeting, or to DOTD Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator Brian Parsons (brianparsons@dotd.la.gov).
Those looking for a local forum for more immediate expression and action may visit the blog A Better Shreveport and stand by for meetings tba.
There were attendees who are veterans of such hearings, such as Jeff Wellborn, Tim Goeders and Murray Lloyd. There were bikers associated with the recent Times bicycle commuting series, such as Ian Webb, Maurice Loridans and Alex Kent. And there was a rep for Gen Y: Jennette Ginsburg. Not represented but mentioned by Jeff Wellborn were a group of virtually invisible bike commuters: those impoverished enough not to own a car.
An example of the suggestions: "Ask city political leaders and planners to bike or walk to work once a month."
Participants were reminded that suggestions gathered by planners will not have an impact on policies for 3 to 5 years.
Those who would like to offer ideas and register their concern can write to consultant Nick Jackson (njackson@tooledesign.com), who led the meeting, or to DOTD Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator Brian Parsons (brianparsons@dotd.la.gov).
Those looking for a local forum for more immediate expression and action may visit the blog A Better Shreveport and stand by for meetings tba.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Robert Bobby Darrow, Shreveport Little Theater, recipient of Scott Griffin Award; reception Thurs, Aug 7, 5 pm, Robinson Film Center
Bobby Darrow, executive director of the Shreveport Little Theatre, is the winner of the first annual G. Scott Griffin Award, says Paula Hickman. The award recognizes one local artist who has overcome adversity to make a contribution to the community in the execution of his art.
Darrow will receive a cash award of $1,000 at a reception held in his honor on Thursday, August 7 at 5 p.m. at the Robinson Film Center. During the reception, a special showing of “Dreamers and Gamblers: Spirit of the Pioneer Wildcatters,” Griffin’s documentary on the birth of the oil industry in our area. Other print work by Griffin will also be on display.
The late artist G. Scott Griffin was a multi-disciplinary, multi-media artist. From his childhood, Griffin coped with a visual handicap. Few people realized that he had to overcome adversity in the performance of his art.
hickman@comfoundsb.org
318-221-0582
Darrow will receive a cash award of $1,000 at a reception held in his honor on Thursday, August 7 at 5 p.m. at the Robinson Film Center. During the reception, a special showing of “Dreamers and Gamblers: Spirit of the Pioneer Wildcatters,” Griffin’s documentary on the birth of the oil industry in our area. Other print work by Griffin will also be on display.
The late artist G. Scott Griffin was a multi-disciplinary, multi-media artist. From his childhood, Griffin coped with a visual handicap. Few people realized that he had to overcome adversity in the performance of his art.
hickman@comfoundsb.org
318-221-0582
Visitors see virtually no cultural signage in Shreveport; venues and the public deserve big banners and music that say "Welcome to Louisiana"
In a recent editorial entitled "Simple changes can increase tourism," the Times quoted a small and recent study of visitors whose result was that we need to "Clean up and make the local sites easier to find."
The Times said, "Visitors said they had a hard time finding information about the city. And once they were here, they said it was hard to find their way around." You are probably saying, with savored sarcasm, "No-o-o-o; Gee, whiz."
It is quite apparent that Shreveport does little to designate its facilities. This neglect affects visitors and residents, too. It means that local people don't know where the art and history centers are located.
On a regular basis I ask people whether they have been to or know about the Southern University Museum of Art Shreveport. It is right across the street from Robinson Film Center, but few know a dern thing about it.
Multicultural Center of the South, also on Texas St, is in the same category. Of course, the number of local people who have never visited Artspace is huge.
Giant, colorful banners that offer a unified design are what I suggest
for Shreveport. Installing such signs would be audacious in a city that has never had a clue about presentation of its riches.
Pardon me for adding one more expense to the signage list: on Fridays and Saturdays I'd love to see a brass band on the streetcorners in front of the four facilities on Texas St. One band moving up and down the street would do the trick.
We're talking about creating an unusual and provocative ambience. As a city in Louisiana, we almost have a responsibility to use street jazz. Let's shoulder the burden of reminding visitors as well as ourselves that we've got cool sites to see. It may require a little leap of faith, but it's OK: Shreveport, too, is a rhythmic and melodic destination.
The Times said, "Visitors said they had a hard time finding information about the city. And once they were here, they said it was hard to find their way around." You are probably saying, with savored sarcasm, "No-o-o-o; Gee, whiz."
It is quite apparent that Shreveport does little to designate its facilities. This neglect affects visitors and residents, too. It means that local people don't know where the art and history centers are located.
On a regular basis I ask people whether they have been to or know about the Southern University Museum of Art Shreveport. It is right across the street from Robinson Film Center, but few know a dern thing about it.
Multicultural Center of the South, also on Texas St, is in the same category. Of course, the number of local people who have never visited Artspace is huge.
Giant, colorful banners that offer a unified design are what I suggest
for Shreveport. Installing such signs would be audacious in a city that has never had a clue about presentation of its riches.
Pardon me for adding one more expense to the signage list: on Fridays and Saturdays I'd love to see a brass band on the streetcorners in front of the four facilities on Texas St. One band moving up and down the street would do the trick.
We're talking about creating an unusual and provocative ambience. As a city in Louisiana, we almost have a responsibility to use street jazz. Let's shoulder the burden of reminding visitors as well as ourselves that we've got cool sites to see. It may require a little leap of faith, but it's OK: Shreveport, too, is a rhythmic and melodic destination.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
The Recliners at Columbia Cafe on Wednesdays at 7 pm, Shreveport
Says droll musician and ad man Jim Huckabay, "Back in the 60’s, I was a frat rat and Bob was a Peace Corps volunteer. I was singing "Brown Eyed Girl" and Bob was singing "Where Have All the Flowers Gone." Some things change, some things don’t."
Request your favorite oldie this Wednesday at Columbia Café.
7-9:30,
Creswell at Kings Highway.
(This visual flashback was inspired by an old picture I found of Bob Jordan at flickr. com)
Jim Huckabay
Focus Communications, Inc.
huck-focus@comcast.net
318 219 7688
Request your favorite oldie this Wednesday at Columbia Café.
7-9:30,
Creswell at Kings Highway.
(This visual flashback was inspired by an old picture I found of Bob Jordan at flickr. com)
Jim Huckabay
Focus Communications, Inc.
huck-focus@comcast.net
318 219 7688
How do you get young Americans involved in politics? Where's the next Eugene McCarthy? Obama meeting at Shreve Memorial Lib at 6 pm Sat, July 26
Dionne Procell (dprocell@comcast.net) and Alan Brown (alan@agonsys.com) will lead a discussion of political issues important to young locals at Shreve Memorial Library on Sat, July 26, at 6:00 pm, says Procell.
Attendees are encouraged to draft their own version of the ideal Democratic national platform and submit it to the campaign for review.
This is yet another opportunity for Obama supporters in Shreveport to meet each other, says Versha Sharma, to network and discuss local issues such as the Haynesville Shale drilling and the importance of environmental protection.
Also planning meetings: Kneece Camp (kneece15@hotmail.com) may host a gathering Sunday. Sharon Green (sf.green@hotmail.com) is planning another platform meeting in conjunction with the Student Government at Southern University.
Attendees are encouraged to draft their own version of the ideal Democratic national platform and submit it to the campaign for review.
This is yet another opportunity for Obama supporters in Shreveport to meet each other, says Versha Sharma, to network and discuss local issues such as the Haynesville Shale drilling and the importance of environmental protection.
Also planning meetings: Kneece Camp (kneece15@hotmail.com) may host a gathering Sunday. Sharon Green (sf.green@hotmail.com) is planning another platform meeting in conjunction with the Student Government at Southern University.
Live drama: Kiss Me, Kate and High School Musical schedules and links to reviews for July 25 - 27 performances
If you want to experience fresh, live, hot entertainment instead of the sort that arrives via a digital signal, we'd suggest that one of these two plays will edify. Both Kiss Me, Kate and High School Musical were well-reviewed by Alex Kent at the Times.
Kiss Me, Kate performance dates are July 25 & 26 at 7:30 and July 27 at 2:30, says Ryan Williams. Tickets: $17 for adults and seniors and $9 for children and students (under 18 with a valid ID).
Ring 318.429.6885 between noon and 4:00 PM weekdays for reservations.
High School Musical performances are July 25 & 26th at 8 pm and July 27 at 2 pm, says Robert Darrow.
Regular tickets $20.00. All-access pass tickets $35.00 (includes backstage tour and a photograph with a principal cast member): 318.424.4439.
Student Rush: a limited number of tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis 5 minutes prior to show time for $10.00, cash only with valid student ID in person at the MLP Box Office. Student rush is subject to availability and only one ticket may be purchased per student ID. (Line forms 1 hour prior to curtain.)
Kiss Me, Kate performance dates are July 25 & 26 at 7:30 and July 27 at 2:30, says Ryan Williams. Tickets: $17 for adults and seniors and $9 for children and students (under 18 with a valid ID).
Ring 318.429.6885 between noon and 4:00 PM weekdays for reservations.
High School Musical performances are July 25 & 26th at 8 pm and July 27 at 2 pm, says Robert Darrow.
Regular tickets $20.00. All-access pass tickets $35.00 (includes backstage tour and a photograph with a principal cast member): 318.424.4439.
Student Rush: a limited number of tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis 5 minutes prior to show time for $10.00, cash only with valid student ID in person at the MLP Box Office. Student rush is subject to availability and only one ticket may be purchased per student ID. (Line forms 1 hour prior to curtain.)
Monday, July 21, 2008
The Times has helped everyone reconsider bicycling even if bicycle commuting remains unrealistic for many
Alex Kent's series on bicycle commuting has been a splendid example of agenda-setting by the daily newspaper. Judging from the remarks of my neighbors, the series was widely read and seen as stimulating.
The quality of the online responses to Kent's posts is something to behold. No slashing sarcasm, no posts by antagonistic troglodytes.
As a regular rider, I feel respected. Somehow, there's a fresh legitimacy to my sweaty pedaling.
As a blogger who's been pushing the theme of bike commuting since 2006, I feel edified. Small media, good idea; big media runs with it.
The key to the series' success was Alex Kent's struggle. Editorials are well and good, but the reader wants a sense of participation, and Kent became our proxy.
Alas, not all worthy topics are going to be as easy to bring to life. Coming up on Shreveport's agenda is litter. Shreveport, says Mayor Cedric Glover, needs to combine the ideas of recycling - a sexy and angelic pursuit - and litter control - a boring and hopeless pursuit.
Solar power awareness might be the ticket. I can imagine many an amusing post if only Alex and Kate tried to get solar panels mounted upon their house.
The quality of the online responses to Kent's posts is something to behold. No slashing sarcasm, no posts by antagonistic troglodytes.
As a regular rider, I feel respected. Somehow, there's a fresh legitimacy to my sweaty pedaling.
As a blogger who's been pushing the theme of bike commuting since 2006, I feel edified. Small media, good idea; big media runs with it.
The key to the series' success was Alex Kent's struggle. Editorials are well and good, but the reader wants a sense of participation, and Kent became our proxy.
Alas, not all worthy topics are going to be as easy to bring to life. Coming up on Shreveport's agenda is litter. Shreveport, says Mayor Cedric Glover, needs to combine the ideas of recycling - a sexy and angelic pursuit - and litter control - a boring and hopeless pursuit.
Solar power awareness might be the ticket. I can imagine many an amusing post if only Alex and Kate tried to get solar panels mounted upon their house.
Costume epic "Mongol" tells story of young Ghengis Khan at Robinson Film Center
Ridged and reticulated silver ornaments, roughly wrought iron, embossed leather, red silk, indigo cotton, furs of enormous pile: the swashbuckling style and detail of the costumes is one of the most impressive elements of the movie Mongol, now showing at Robinson Film Center.
The 2-hour story, starring Japanese pop star Tadanobu Asano, is a journey of considerable sensuality: it is voiced entirely in Mongolian language, the camera lingers on amazing landscapes (it was shot in Kazakhstan and China), and the soundtrack is grand - yet I suppose viewers will either love or hate the guttural Mongolian throat singing.
Plotting is not the movie's strength. Temudjin, yet to earn the title the Great Khan, or Genghis Khan, endures numerous drubbings but always finds people ready to serve him. We're not sure how his magnetism works. There is a grand love story in which the Khan must face many compromises. Whether it is a credible part of the story you may take up on your own time.
You may also argue the quality of the slashing and stabbing in the several battle scenes. For me, it was a lesser part of the journey.
The inscrutability of East Asia. The handsome beards of the Mongols.
Mongolian ponies at gallop. In the end, Mongol's appeal lies in the overall loveliness of a classic costume epic.
The 2-hour story, starring Japanese pop star Tadanobu Asano, is a journey of considerable sensuality: it is voiced entirely in Mongolian language, the camera lingers on amazing landscapes (it was shot in Kazakhstan and China), and the soundtrack is grand - yet I suppose viewers will either love or hate the guttural Mongolian throat singing.
Plotting is not the movie's strength. Temudjin, yet to earn the title the Great Khan, or Genghis Khan, endures numerous drubbings but always finds people ready to serve him. We're not sure how his magnetism works. There is a grand love story in which the Khan must face many compromises. Whether it is a credible part of the story you may take up on your own time.
You may also argue the quality of the slashing and stabbing in the several battle scenes. For me, it was a lesser part of the journey.
The inscrutability of East Asia. The handsome beards of the Mongols.
Mongolian ponies at gallop. In the end, Mongol's appeal lies in the overall loveliness of a classic costume epic.
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