Stand by for a fundraiser called Sustain our Strand, says Greg Williams. The food-wine-and-music event will take place Tuesday, September 14th, 6 til 9 pm.
Guests are invited to participate in a silent auction as they stroll down
memory lane in the grand 1920’s theatre. All proceeds from the event go directly to the Strand Theatre.
Tickets $35.00 per person
Contact “The Strand” box office for tickets 226-8555
Sponsored by the www.kreweofthevine.com
More at www.thestrandtheatre.com
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Premier of Pangaea, drama written by Erik Champney, to be directed by Ryan Williams at MLP: opens Sept 24
Marjorie Lyons Playhouse at Centenary College of Louisiana opens the season with a world premiere production of Pangaea, a play by award-winning playwright Erik Champney. The playwright is also an actor and student at Centenary College.
Production dates are September 23, 24, and 25, at 8:00, and September 26, at 2:00.
Pangaea, says Champney, tells the story of what happens when the people we manipulate begin to manipulate us. Through the lives of five very different people (an alcoholic psychologist, an All-American boy-next-door, a reclusive pothead, an attention-seeking manic-depressive, and a social chameleon), the play explores the perils of depending on another person for individual identity and the terrifying journey back to who we really are.
The cast of Pangaea includes Rachel Havird as Lang Ashcroft,
Erik Champney as Ross Kurtz, Chelsea David as Gertrude Kurtz,
Andrew Wood as Phillip Ashcroft and Barry James Acosta as George Cromwell.
Pangaea is directed by Ryan Williams, with set design by Don Hooper and lighting design by Courtney Gaston. Mark Henry has composed the original score. Stage Manager is Ivy Dulaney, with Abigail Presswood as Assistant Stage Manager. Emily Slazer serves as Properties Mistress.
Reservations at 318.869.5242.
Production dates are September 23, 24, and 25, at 8:00, and September 26, at 2:00.
Pangaea, says Champney, tells the story of what happens when the people we manipulate begin to manipulate us. Through the lives of five very different people (an alcoholic psychologist, an All-American boy-next-door, a reclusive pothead, an attention-seeking manic-depressive, and a social chameleon), the play explores the perils of depending on another person for individual identity and the terrifying journey back to who we really are.
The cast of Pangaea includes Rachel Havird as Lang Ashcroft,
Erik Champney as Ross Kurtz, Chelsea David as Gertrude Kurtz,
Andrew Wood as Phillip Ashcroft and Barry James Acosta as George Cromwell.
Pangaea is directed by Ryan Williams, with set design by Don Hooper and lighting design by Courtney Gaston. Mark Henry has composed the original score. Stage Manager is Ivy Dulaney, with Abigail Presswood as Assistant Stage Manager. Emily Slazer serves as Properties Mistress.
Reservations at 318.869.5242.
Viaje a la Luna, Argentine film, at Minicine Shreveport alongside Un Chien Andalou on Thurs, September 9, 8 pm
On the eve of the P.A.C.E. 2010 North Louisiana Gay and Lesbian Film Festival (Sept. 10-16), minicine? will explore film shorts from the experimental film underground, says David Nelson, including early works from the time before gay and lesbian subject matter had established itself as a genre in theatrical release cinema.
In honor of the appearance of Director John Waters at the festival, some of these films have been selected for their influence (by his own admission) on his unique film vision.
In a program within a program within a program this will include, Un Chien Andalou (1929) by Salvador Dali and Luis Bunuel, which Waters has acknowledged as an influence, as well as, a soft premier for the recently released, Viaje a la Luna (2009), by Argentine filmmaker Fernando Tobar Castro as inspired by the screenplay of Federico Garcia Lorca (1929). These two films will be of further interest to festival goers planning to see Little Ashes at the Robinson Film Center, Sept. 10 or 12, which explores the tense relationship between the Spanish artist Salvador Dali, poet Federico Garcia Lorca and filmmaker Luis Bunuel.
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This event will include a special opening for new artwork by Shreveport artists: Nick Norwood, Andy Randolph, Shannon Palmer, Laurel Shaffer, Jamie Heiges and Ian Quiet.
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Edibles by Libby Patterson Smith! Full Cash Bar By Ace Bartending.
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For further info and a list of films please see: www.swampland.org
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Special Thanks to Fernando Gonzalez Oubina (Buenos Aires) for helping us bring the Argentine release of Viaje a la Luna to the screen as part of this program.
Thurs, September 9, 8 pm, $5 donation.
In honor of the appearance of Director John Waters at the festival, some of these films have been selected for their influence (by his own admission) on his unique film vision.
In a program within a program within a program this will include, Un Chien Andalou (1929) by Salvador Dali and Luis Bunuel, which Waters has acknowledged as an influence, as well as, a soft premier for the recently released, Viaje a la Luna (2009), by Argentine filmmaker Fernando Tobar Castro as inspired by the screenplay of Federico Garcia Lorca (1929). These two films will be of further interest to festival goers planning to see Little Ashes at the Robinson Film Center, Sept. 10 or 12, which explores the tense relationship between the Spanish artist Salvador Dali, poet Federico Garcia Lorca and filmmaker Luis Bunuel.
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This event will include a special opening for new artwork by Shreveport artists: Nick Norwood, Andy Randolph, Shannon Palmer, Laurel Shaffer, Jamie Heiges and Ian Quiet.
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Edibles by Libby Patterson Smith! Full Cash Bar By Ace Bartending.
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For further info and a list of films please see: www.swampland.org
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Special Thanks to Fernando Gonzalez Oubina (Buenos Aires) for helping us bring the Argentine release of Viaje a la Luna to the screen as part of this program.
Thurs, September 9, 8 pm, $5 donation.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Civic issues: Time for A Better Shreveport on KSCL, 91.3 fm, Mondays from 5 to 5:30 pm; phone in remarks and questions at 734 9101
Please tune in to KSCL, 91.3 fm, on Mondays between 5 and 5:30 pm for a live discussion of local civic issues.
Hosts Loren Demerath and Robert Trudeau of the grassroots organization A Better Shreveport are joined by ABS members such as Carolyn Manning, bike advocate / realtor, and Stephanie Pedro, urban planner. Each week also features special guests.
Join the discussion with your question or remark by phoning 734-9101.
Hosts Loren Demerath and Robert Trudeau of the grassroots organization A Better Shreveport are joined by ABS members such as Carolyn Manning, bike advocate / realtor, and Stephanie Pedro, urban planner. Each week also features special guests.
Join the discussion with your question or remark by phoning 734-9101.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Candidates for District B, City Council, in Highland Restoration forum at Noel Methodist, Th, Aug 26, 6:30 to 8 pm
"Please join us tonight," says Julie Payne, "to meet the four candidates running for City Council in District B -- Jeff Everson, Sheva Sims, Craig B. Lee and Deborah Allen -- and hear them discuss their views in a candidate forum."
The forum will be held at Noel United Methodist Church's Fellowship Hall, at 520 Herndon Street. The forum will last from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m., followed by a 30-minute reception.
Tonight's event is sponsored by the Highland Restoration Association (www.restorehighland.com) and co-sponsored by the Fairfield Historic District Association (www.fairfieldhistoricdistrict.org).
The forum will be held at Noel United Methodist Church's Fellowship Hall, at 520 Herndon Street. The forum will last from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m., followed by a 30-minute reception.
Tonight's event is sponsored by the Highland Restoration Association (www.restorehighland.com) and co-sponsored by the Fairfield Historic District Association (www.fairfieldhistoricdistrict.org).
Monday, August 23, 2010
Imagining a schvingy downtown and re-opterated Central Fire Station: the SRAC Fire Fest on Wed, Aug 25, 5 - 7:30 pm, at Central Fire Station
Join me, Robert Trudeau, downtown on Wed evening, please. I'll be at the Re-imagination Station at the Firehouse, aka the Central Fire Station.
Community activists like me - anyone who cares about the city - will congregate there on Wed, Aug 25, between 5 and 7:30 pm.
A write-on board clad with butcher paper is where I will solicit and help record your dreams for the downtown area and for the Firehouse.
It is part of the Shreveport Regional Arts Council's event called the Fire Fest. The event announces SRAC's new home at the Central Fire Station.
The entire city is invited to join in the celebration. There will be free hot dogs, drinks, snow cones and rides on a fire truck from 5:00 - 7:30 pm, says Julia Foley.
The Central Fire Station is located at the corner of Common & Crockett Streets in Downtown Shreveport. Parking - with a shuttle - is available in the parking lot adjacent to the Municipal Auditorium behind the First United Methodist Church.
More info: SRAC, 318.673.6500.
Community activists like me - anyone who cares about the city - will congregate there on Wed, Aug 25, between 5 and 7:30 pm.
A write-on board clad with butcher paper is where I will solicit and help record your dreams for the downtown area and for the Firehouse.
It is part of the Shreveport Regional Arts Council's event called the Fire Fest. The event announces SRAC's new home at the Central Fire Station.
The entire city is invited to join in the celebration. There will be free hot dogs, drinks, snow cones and rides on a fire truck from 5:00 - 7:30 pm, says Julia Foley.
The Central Fire Station is located at the corner of Common & Crockett Streets in Downtown Shreveport. Parking - with a shuttle - is available in the parking lot adjacent to the Municipal Auditorium behind the First United Methodist Church.
More info: SRAC, 318.673.6500.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Case, Dirtfoot, Windstorm, Stiff necked Fools: Blue Goose Fest to be held in Festival Plaza on Labor Day, Mon, Sept 6, noon to 10 pm
Askari Hinton has returned to his family land holdings to reclaim a salty piece of historic Shreveport. He's a landlord and developer in a neighborhood on the railroad tracks near Princess Park and Fertittas Delicatessen. The area was known as Blue Goose or, perhaps more commonly, as Crosstown.
To build awareness for what one day will be prime touristic and residential territory, Hinton is holding his first Blue Goose Festival.
The Blue Goose neighborhood is far from being rehabilitated so this gathering will be held at Festival Plaza, says Hinton.
Check him out at Blue Goose Blues Foundation. One day, the Blue Goose / Crosstown could be humming again.
Festival music by
Case
DirtFoot
Stiff Neck Fools
Navajo
Windstorm
AJ and the Two Tone Blues Band
Alter Ego
Illusions
- Askari Hinton
(318)754-6739
- Sylvia McIntyre
(318)505-7349
Tickets available at
- Mingles Sport Resturant
1511 Alkay dr Shreveport
- The Naked Bean
3307 Line Ave shreveport
- Laundry Basket Tavern
2015 Centenary Shreveport
Online at www.bluegooseblues.org
Illustration: Kathryn Usher.
To build awareness for what one day will be prime touristic and residential territory, Hinton is holding his first Blue Goose Festival.
The Blue Goose neighborhood is far from being rehabilitated so this gathering will be held at Festival Plaza, says Hinton.
Check him out at Blue Goose Blues Foundation. One day, the Blue Goose / Crosstown could be humming again.
Festival music by
Case
DirtFoot
Stiff Neck Fools
Navajo
Windstorm
AJ and the Two Tone Blues Band
Alter Ego
Illusions
- Askari Hinton
(318)754-6739
- Sylvia McIntyre
(318)505-7349
Tickets available at
- Mingles Sport Resturant
1511 Alkay dr Shreveport
- The Naked Bean
3307 Line Ave shreveport
- Laundry Basket Tavern
2015 Centenary Shreveport
Online at www.bluegooseblues.org
Illustration: Kathryn Usher.
Clementine Hunter, Nellie Lutcher, Marie Therese Coincoin come to stage via Originals Company and Mahogany Ensemble Theater; tour of 10 cities in Sept, Nov
The “Originals” Company will perform three of Carolyn Woosley’s plays in its ten-week tour around Louisiana in September, with highlights to be featured at the New Orleans Fringe Festival in November, says Penny J Miller. The “Louisiana Women: Originals” Company tour is produced in association with the Mahogany Ensemble Theatre, which will be touring from its home base in Shreveport.
The “Louisiana Women: Originals” Company will feature three plays exploring the lives of pioneering African-American women, and their influences on music, art, and the complicated history of race and family relations in Louisiana. The “Originals” Company celebrates the lives of primitive painter and former Melrose Plantation cook, Clementine Hunter, who will be played by Angelique Feaster; plantation owner and matriarch of the Cane River colony of Free People of Color, Marie Thérèse Coincoin, with the role shared on alternate weeks by Kendra Cherie’ Gray and Sharon Penson; and Lake Charles native jazz pianist, vocalist, and composer Nellie Lutcher, as portrayed in their shared role by Wilma Moore Young and Neverlyn Townsel. Carolyn Graves will understudy the role of Clementine Hunter.
The “Originals” Company is under the direction of Angelique Feaster, founder and artistic director of the Mahogany Ensemble Theatre, the resident theatre of the M.E.C.C.A. Foundation (Mahogany Expressions of Culture and Creative Arts). Feaster is the founding producer of the Southern Black Theatre Festival in Shreveport, which will take place this September 16 – 26, 2010 in Shreveport.
The “Originals” Company tour culminates in performances at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art during the New Orleans Fringe Festival in mid-November.
The “Originals” Company will be appearing in the following venues:
Lockport
Bayou Playhouse
September 10 - 12, 2010
Minden
Webster Junior High School
September 16, 2010
Shreveport
Louisiana State Exhibit Museum
September 17, 2010
Minden
Christopher’s
September 18, 2010
Shreveport
Louisiana State Exhibit Museum
September 19, 2010
Lake Charles
Lake Charles Little Theatre
October 1 – 3, 2010
Crowley
Rice Theater
October 22 – 24, 2010
Baton Rouge
Manship Theatre
October 29 – 31, 2010
New Orleans
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
November 15 – 21, 2010
Info about tickets, performance dates, and venues: producer, Leslie Berman, at 337.515.6479.
Media information including company bios and feature stories: Penny J. Miller, Publicist and Marketing Director, at 337.438.3038.
The “Louisiana Women: Originals” Company will feature three plays exploring the lives of pioneering African-American women, and their influences on music, art, and the complicated history of race and family relations in Louisiana. The “Originals” Company celebrates the lives of primitive painter and former Melrose Plantation cook, Clementine Hunter, who will be played by Angelique Feaster; plantation owner and matriarch of the Cane River colony of Free People of Color, Marie Thérèse Coincoin, with the role shared on alternate weeks by Kendra Cherie’ Gray and Sharon Penson; and Lake Charles native jazz pianist, vocalist, and composer Nellie Lutcher, as portrayed in their shared role by Wilma Moore Young and Neverlyn Townsel. Carolyn Graves will understudy the role of Clementine Hunter.
The “Originals” Company is under the direction of Angelique Feaster, founder and artistic director of the Mahogany Ensemble Theatre, the resident theatre of the M.E.C.C.A. Foundation (Mahogany Expressions of Culture and Creative Arts). Feaster is the founding producer of the Southern Black Theatre Festival in Shreveport, which will take place this September 16 – 26, 2010 in Shreveport.
The “Originals” Company tour culminates in performances at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art during the New Orleans Fringe Festival in mid-November.
The “Originals” Company will be appearing in the following venues:
Lockport
Bayou Playhouse
September 10 - 12, 2010
Minden
Webster Junior High School
September 16, 2010
Shreveport
Louisiana State Exhibit Museum
September 17, 2010
Minden
Christopher’s
September 18, 2010
Shreveport
Louisiana State Exhibit Museum
September 19, 2010
Lake Charles
Lake Charles Little Theatre
October 1 – 3, 2010
Crowley
Rice Theater
October 22 – 24, 2010
Baton Rouge
Manship Theatre
October 29 – 31, 2010
New Orleans
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
November 15 – 21, 2010
Info about tickets, performance dates, and venues: producer, Leslie Berman, at 337.515.6479.
Media information including company bios and feature stories: Penny J. Miller, Publicist and Marketing Director, at 337.438.3038.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Su Stella & Curt Harville: Storm Damage art exhibit @ MultiCultural Center of the South, 520 Spring St, Sun, Aug 29, 4 to 6 pm
The Multicultural Center of the South is hosting an exhibit of work by hurricane damage artists Su Stella and Curt Harville.
Using photos and memorabilia, they are "creating an incredible experience, not just an art show."
sunday august 29th 2010
the 5th anniversary of Katrina
4-6 pm
www.SuStella.com
www.MCCSouth.org
520 Spring Street, Shreveport
318-424-1380
Using photos and memorabilia, they are "creating an incredible experience, not just an art show."
sunday august 29th 2010
the 5th anniversary of Katrina
4-6 pm
www.SuStella.com
www.MCCSouth.org
520 Spring Street, Shreveport
318-424-1380
Thursday, August 19, 2010
John Waters, Baltimorean filmmaker, to appear at NW Louisiana Gay & Lesbian Film Fest on Sun, Sept 12, 4 pm
John Waters ("Pink Flamingos", "Hairspray", "Serial Mom") appears at festivals, universities, and clubs across the world and has since the 1970's, says his press kit.
The next place he's expected to show is the Robinson Film Center, Shreveport, says Michelle Glaros. He will be honored by the NW La Gay & Lesbian Film Fest at a reception at 4 pm on Sun, Sept 12. At 6 pm he will introduce an airing of Polyester (1981).
As a director, actor, graphic artist with showings at galleries across the globe, creator of the wildly successful Broadway musical "Hairspray", Gay/Lesbian role-model, social commentator, author of numerous books (including his 2010 best-seller Role Models), and even his being immortalized as an animated character on "The Simpsons"-- not to mention being the man who first took a chance, believed, and catapulted Johnny Depp from pin-up idol to serious-actor status and critical acclaim-- Mr. Waters is a renaissance man of almost unprecedented cultural influence.
The next place he's expected to show is the Robinson Film Center, Shreveport, says Michelle Glaros. He will be honored by the NW La Gay & Lesbian Film Fest at a reception at 4 pm on Sun, Sept 12. At 6 pm he will introduce an airing of Polyester (1981).
As a director, actor, graphic artist with showings at galleries across the globe, creator of the wildly successful Broadway musical "Hairspray", Gay/Lesbian role-model, social commentator, author of numerous books (including his 2010 best-seller Role Models), and even his being immortalized as an animated character on "The Simpsons"-- not to mention being the man who first took a chance, believed, and catapulted Johnny Depp from pin-up idol to serious-actor status and critical acclaim-- Mr. Waters is a renaissance man of almost unprecedented cultural influence.
Shreveport Indie Film Alliance (SIFA) meets on Wednesday, August 25, 6 pm, @ CoHabitat
David Forshee, sound designer, will speak about the importance of quality sound in filmmaking and will give a virtual tour of his self-built sound studio located in the Highland Historic District at SIFA this week, says Chris Lyon.
Shreveport filmmakers will gather at the Shreveport-Bossier CoHabitat at 610 Commerce Street Wed, Aug 25, to share information about local film productions and continue growing the film community.
“After the success of the meeting in July we really saw the need for this type of social opportunity to grow,” said Chris Lyon, SIFA‟s founder, “We are now committing to monthly meetings with brainstorming sessions, open social mixing, calls for work on upcoming projects, and special guests at each event.”
Shreveport filmmakers will gather at the Shreveport-Bossier CoHabitat at 610 Commerce Street Wed, Aug 25, to share information about local film productions and continue growing the film community.
“After the success of the meeting in July we really saw the need for this type of social opportunity to grow,” said Chris Lyon, SIFA‟s founder, “We are now committing to monthly meetings with brainstorming sessions, open social mixing, calls for work on upcoming projects, and special guests at each event.”
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Pub and Culture Crawl along Texas St - Unwind Downtown on Thursday, August 19, 5 - 9 pm
ShreveportHappyHour.com and the Downtown Development Authority continue their successful Pub and Culture Crawl on Thurs, Aug 19.
Registration begins at 5:00pm at Artspace. Feel free to join at any time as there will be plenty of drink specials.
Anyone 21 or older can register at Artspace from 5:00pm - 9:00pm (710 Texas Street). You will receive a Free passport to direct you to the participating locations.
Complete the Pub Crawl for a chance to win $100.
This Month's Participants:
Artspace (Registration) - Frozen Mango Starr - $5; Heineken - $2 until 6:30 ; Get cool in Club Dantzic; Live Jazz Music.
Robinson Film Center - $2 Heineken and Heineken Light; $5 Sonic Lemonade Martini; $2 Chocolate Covered Cherry Shots; Music by Sonic Geometry.
University Club - $2 Heineken and Miller Lite Draft; $4 Strawberry Lemonade; $4 Wedding Cake on the Rocks.
Overtime Sports Bar - $2 Heineken; $2 Margaritas.
Sand Bar - $2 Heineken, Heineken Light and Amstel Light; $2 Well Drinks; $3 Single Liquor Shots; $3 Bombs.
Pre-Register For The Pub Crawl at http://www.shreveporthappyhour.com/Unwind/
Registration begins at 5:00pm at Artspace. Feel free to join at any time as there will be plenty of drink specials.
Anyone 21 or older can register at Artspace from 5:00pm - 9:00pm (710 Texas Street). You will receive a Free passport to direct you to the participating locations.
Complete the Pub Crawl for a chance to win $100.
This Month's Participants:
Artspace (Registration) - Frozen Mango Starr - $5; Heineken - $2 until 6:30 ; Get cool in Club Dantzic; Live Jazz Music.
Robinson Film Center - $2 Heineken and Heineken Light; $5 Sonic Lemonade Martini; $2 Chocolate Covered Cherry Shots; Music by Sonic Geometry.
University Club - $2 Heineken and Miller Lite Draft; $4 Strawberry Lemonade; $4 Wedding Cake on the Rocks.
Overtime Sports Bar - $2 Heineken; $2 Margaritas.
Sand Bar - $2 Heineken, Heineken Light and Amstel Light; $2 Well Drinks; $3 Single Liquor Shots; $3 Bombs.
Pre-Register For The Pub Crawl at http://www.shreveporthappyhour.com/Unwind/
Monday, August 16, 2010
Grassroots civic organization on the radio: on-air discussion of local issues by A Better Shreveport on KSCL fm, 91.3, every Monday at 5 pm
Shreveport is changing in several ways. Many of us want to guide that change toward sustainability and healthy practices - enhancing bicycling and pedestrian opportunities, constructing green ways and saving historic downtown buildings.
There's a grass roots organization with that focus. It's called A Better Shreveport.
Listen to KSCL fm, 91.3, for live broadcasts on Mondays at 5 pm in which members of A Better Shreveport discuss local issues and explain the responses being planned. You'll hear from me, from Centenary College professor Loren Demerath, from realtor Carolyn Manning, urban planner Stephanie Pedro, an attorney who commutes by bicycle across the city, Maurice Loridans, and others.
Want an update on Shreveport's efforts to get a dog park? Expect to hear dog park news from Cynthia Keith.
If you've got a question or item you'd like to see on our agenda, please email ldemerath@centenary.edu.
Are you aware that KSCL streams on the internet? See Kscl.fm.
There's a grass roots organization with that focus. It's called A Better Shreveport.
Listen to KSCL fm, 91.3, for live broadcasts on Mondays at 5 pm in which members of A Better Shreveport discuss local issues and explain the responses being planned. You'll hear from me, from Centenary College professor Loren Demerath, from realtor Carolyn Manning, urban planner Stephanie Pedro, an attorney who commutes by bicycle across the city, Maurice Loridans, and others.
Want an update on Shreveport's efforts to get a dog park? Expect to hear dog park news from Cynthia Keith.
If you've got a question or item you'd like to see on our agenda, please email ldemerath@centenary.edu.
Are you aware that KSCL streams on the internet? See Kscl.fm.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
8 candidates for Mayor of Shreveport at Q & A sponsored by PACE at 601 Jordan St, Sun, Aug 22, 4 to 6 pm
All eight Shreveport mayoral candidates have confirmed their attendance at the P.A.C.E. 2010 Shreveport Mayoral Forum, says Adrienne Critcher.
Dana Bruhnke, Roy Burrell, David Cox, Cedric Glover, Tim Goeders, Hersy Jones Jr., Parker Ward, and Bryan Wooley will all be participating in a “Question and Answer” session open to the public on Sunday, August 22 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Deaf Action Center (601 Jordan Street).
P.A.C.E. (People Acting for Change and Equality) is a nonpartisan organization that works to advance equality in Northwest Louisiana so that the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community can lead open, honest, responsible, and safe lives at home and in the workplace.
A reception will follow the Q & A. P.A.C.E. will not be endorsing any candidate. Candidates for other offices will be recognized at the forum.
More information: Adrienne Critcher at 318-869-3930.
www.pacelouisiana.org.
Dana Bruhnke, Roy Burrell, David Cox, Cedric Glover, Tim Goeders, Hersy Jones Jr., Parker Ward, and Bryan Wooley will all be participating in a “Question and Answer” session open to the public on Sunday, August 22 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Deaf Action Center (601 Jordan Street).
P.A.C.E. (People Acting for Change and Equality) is a nonpartisan organization that works to advance equality in Northwest Louisiana so that the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community can lead open, honest, responsible, and safe lives at home and in the workplace.
A reception will follow the Q & A. P.A.C.E. will not be endorsing any candidate. Candidates for other offices will be recognized at the forum.
More information: Adrienne Critcher at 318-869-3930.
www.pacelouisiana.org.
Personalities, technological innovations, hardships: Gary Joiner lectures on the clearing of the Great Raft on Wed, Aug 18, 5:15 pm, Broadmoor Library
Gary Joiner will discuss the clearing of the “Great Raft” on the Red River and how this series of ultimately successful attempts lead to the growth and success of Shreveport as we know it today, says Jameel Damlouji, president of the NW La Archaeological Society.
"Our next meeting of the Northwest Louisiana Archaeological Society is scheduled for Wednesday, August 18th, at the Broadmoor Branch Library, 1212 Captain Shreve Drive at 5:15 pm. This meeting is a continuation of our summer lecture series and features Shreveport’s premier historian, Dr. Gary Joiner. Dr. Joiner will discuss the clearing of the “Great Raft” on the Red River and how this series of ultimately successful attempts lead to the growth and success of Shreveport as we know it today.
According to the Caddo Indians, “Even the gods were powerless in defeating the Evil One, who had created the creeping beast that continually slithered and suffocated the river”. This story is full of unique personalities, technological innovations, great hardships, and the roll Shreveport would finally play in commerce and quality of life across a large area of the country when the raft was finally cleared. Anyone can attend to hear this fascinating story of the nearly 100 year effort to clear the largest logjam ever recorded in North America. Attendance is free to all interested parties. Please arrive early as seating will be limited."
Jameel Damlouji, President NWLAS
573-6335 or 865-3814
Book photo by Kathryn Usher.
"Our next meeting of the Northwest Louisiana Archaeological Society is scheduled for Wednesday, August 18th, at the Broadmoor Branch Library, 1212 Captain Shreve Drive at 5:15 pm. This meeting is a continuation of our summer lecture series and features Shreveport’s premier historian, Dr. Gary Joiner. Dr. Joiner will discuss the clearing of the “Great Raft” on the Red River and how this series of ultimately successful attempts lead to the growth and success of Shreveport as we know it today.
According to the Caddo Indians, “Even the gods were powerless in defeating the Evil One, who had created the creeping beast that continually slithered and suffocated the river”. This story is full of unique personalities, technological innovations, great hardships, and the roll Shreveport would finally play in commerce and quality of life across a large area of the country when the raft was finally cleared. Anyone can attend to hear this fascinating story of the nearly 100 year effort to clear the largest logjam ever recorded in North America. Attendance is free to all interested parties. Please arrive early as seating will be limited."
Jameel Damlouji, President NWLAS
573-6335 or 865-3814
Book photo by Kathryn Usher.
Friday, August 13, 2010
After-school program at Renzi Center benefits from Bunco Bash on Th, Sept 23, 6 pm, Eldorado Casino
Says the Renzi Center's Amy Bryant of the 5th Annual Bunco Bash benefit, "The cost to participate is only $45 per person, which includes an elegant all-you-can-eat buffet prepared by the chefs at Eldorado Resort Casino. Also, cash bar & lots of silent auction goodies."
All proceeds benefit Renzi’s free After School Program.
Highly recommended: your editor has visited the After School program and knows several students who were regulars at Renzi. I can vouch for the high quality of the academic and artistic programming.
"Our 5th Annual Bunco Bash and Silent Auction is going to be a blast," adds Bryant, "as over 300 participants compete for some really great prizes from Shreveport’s best sponsors! The event will be held Thursday, September 23, 2010 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Eldorado Resort Casino."
All proceeds benefit Renzi’s free After School Program.
Highly recommended: your editor has visited the After School program and knows several students who were regulars at Renzi. I can vouch for the high quality of the academic and artistic programming.
"Our 5th Annual Bunco Bash and Silent Auction is going to be a blast," adds Bryant, "as over 300 participants compete for some really great prizes from Shreveport’s best sponsors! The event will be held Thursday, September 23, 2010 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Eldorado Resort Casino."
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Pageant - the Musical at East Bank Theater, Bossier, August 20, 21, 27, 28, at 8 pm
In "Pageant," six beauty queens - all played by men- are pitted against each other in an extravaganza of evening gowns, bathing suits and not-to-be-missed talent. The winner will be picked by the audience so every night a new winner can be crowned.
Directed by Shane Whitehead.
August 20,21,27,28 starting at 8PM.
Cash bar each night of the show.
$15 for adults, and $10 for senior...s/students.
Tickets: 318-741-8310.
East Bank Theater at Bossier Arts Council
630 Barksdale Blvd
Bossier City, LA
Official After Party Will be at the Korner Lounge after each performance!
Directed by Shane Whitehead.
August 20,21,27,28 starting at 8PM.
Cash bar each night of the show.
$15 for adults, and $10 for senior...s/students.
Tickets: 318-741-8310.
East Bank Theater at Bossier Arts Council
630 Barksdale Blvd
Bossier City, LA
Official After Party Will be at the Korner Lounge after each performance!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Speaking of Mad Men: Club Dantzic opens with 60's jazz, booze and Stanton Hoffman Quartet on Fri, Aug 13, Artspace Shreveport; curator's talk at 8 pm
William Joyce, artistic director of Artspace Shreveport, looked at the photos of jazz greats that were to be exhibited at Artspace Shreveport and had an epiphany: "We'll show those images in a nightclub, which was where so many of those performances were captured."
Thus Artspace Shreveport has been turned into Club Dantzic for the display of the photos of Satchmo and Miles and Krupa.
The exhibit opens with a party Friday night - beginning at 5:30 pm. At 8 there will be a curator's talk by Grayson Dantzic, son of the photographer whose work is on view.
Speaking of the hot TV series, the vibe will be pure Mad Men. The musicians and onlookers in the photos sport white shirts, skinny ties, Ray Bans, little black dresses, pointy high heels.
There will even be a behind-the-curtains area called the Boom Boom Room. There you'll be able to catch the burlesque vibe of the era, says Megan Porter.
The room is dominated by a large, dark bar designed to evoke a big-city tavern.
Friday night the Stanton Hoffman quartet will provide ample jazz and will able to play whatever's necessary - r&b, rock, reggae - to get the crowd rolling. With the powerful John Hoffman on drums (Stanton's son), Rick Willis on bass, Stanton on keyboards and Scotty Gerardy on sax, the quartet presents some of the region's best players.
Admission is $10.
Also, look for a video called 'Jazz Is' by Robert Trudeau. Six local musicians offer solo takes on their favorite jazz vibe in a film designed to demonstrate the range and something of a definition of the music called jazz.
Bill Joyce's definition of the music is on the Club Dantzic logo: "Jazz is life. Life is Jazz."
Thus Artspace Shreveport has been turned into Club Dantzic for the display of the photos of Satchmo and Miles and Krupa.
The exhibit opens with a party Friday night - beginning at 5:30 pm. At 8 there will be a curator's talk by Grayson Dantzic, son of the photographer whose work is on view.
Speaking of the hot TV series, the vibe will be pure Mad Men. The musicians and onlookers in the photos sport white shirts, skinny ties, Ray Bans, little black dresses, pointy high heels.
There will even be a behind-the-curtains area called the Boom Boom Room. There you'll be able to catch the burlesque vibe of the era, says Megan Porter.
The room is dominated by a large, dark bar designed to evoke a big-city tavern.
Friday night the Stanton Hoffman quartet will provide ample jazz and will able to play whatever's necessary - r&b, rock, reggae - to get the crowd rolling. With the powerful John Hoffman on drums (Stanton's son), Rick Willis on bass, Stanton on keyboards and Scotty Gerardy on sax, the quartet presents some of the region's best players.
Admission is $10.
Also, look for a video called 'Jazz Is' by Robert Trudeau. Six local musicians offer solo takes on their favorite jazz vibe in a film designed to demonstrate the range and something of a definition of the music called jazz.
Bill Joyce's definition of the music is on the Club Dantzic logo: "Jazz is life. Life is Jazz."
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Getting Outer Space Official Trailer (2010)
This is the theatrical trailer for an upcoming feature film debut by writer/director Evan Falbaum, a Shreveport lad and Univ of Alabama grad who has been making movies since his days at Caddo Magnet High. In his cast: locally-schooled Kemerton Hargrove, Steven Bailey, Cyndee Rivera, Daniel Lachman. See more at www.gettingouterspace.com/.
Globally hot jazz combo / jam band the Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey at Centenary College on Wed, Sept 8, 8:30 pm
The JFJO, the Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, is a quartet that manages to stretch the colors of modern jazz into a sky-ripping rainbow. They are jazz, electronica and psychedelia in one night.
The JFJO is a also bi-coastal spark on the jam band circuit. They are as well known to earthy twentysomethings as Phish.
Their show at Centenary College's Anderson Auditorium follows their date in New Orleans and precedes shows in Austin and Denton.
"The Tulsa, Okla., combo is as ambitious as ever, playing improvisation-laced music that's equally heady and earthy, a feast for the ears and fuel for the feet."
-SF Chronicle
Admission TBA
The JFJO is a also bi-coastal spark on the jam band circuit. They are as well known to earthy twentysomethings as Phish.
Their show at Centenary College's Anderson Auditorium follows their date in New Orleans and precedes shows in Austin and Denton.
"The Tulsa, Okla., combo is as ambitious as ever, playing improvisation-laced music that's equally heady and earthy, a feast for the ears and fuel for the feet."
-SF Chronicle
Admission TBA
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