minicine? is gearing up to host x-mas under da ground, the every-other-year, open, all-inclusive exhibition of “Made in Shreveport” film, art and music. This year’s multi-media extravaganza, says David Nelson, will take place on Sat, Dec 8.
minicine? is looking for film and video works under 5 minutes…that's total running time with titles, credits, leaders all included... No exceptions!!!!!
Any format is considered. There is no submission fee. Please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope if you would like materials returned.
Deadline for submissions is Tues, Nov 20.
Films can be mailed to:
minicine?
846 Texas Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71101
or email for rendezvous arrangement (flash drives accepted)… minicine@swampland.org
Visual, multi-media, performance, artists of all types, contact AJ Haynes... ahaynes@my.centenary.edu
Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Made in Shreveport movies under 5 minutes length to be screened at Xmas Under Da Ground, Sat, Dec 8, at minicine? Submissions by Tues, Nov 20
Monday, November 05, 2012
Ride your pony with Rachul McClintic and 20 top regional artists at the Bona Fide 2 exhibit, Artspace Shreveport; party on Texas St Thurs, 5:30to 8 pm
Dripping-fresh and irreverent paintings from artists such as Rachul McClintic and Jeormie Journell will buzz the party Thurs night at Artspace Shreveport.
The Bona Fide 2 exhibit will also feature Best of Show prizes in 3 disciplines.
See artspaceshreveport.com for a list of artists and the jurors.
The 2012 City of Shreveport Artist Fellowship awards will also be presented.
Artisanal appetizers and a salty cash bar.
Sunday, November 04, 2012
West African tale from the novel Roots in paper animation: The Boy and the Crocodile by Robert Trudeau; music by Tracy Chappell and Ron Hardy
The Crocodile team: soundtrack, Tracy Chappell, percussion, Ron Hardy, the crocodile, Stanley Robinson, the boy, Poetic X, the dog, Tarama Davenport, the cat, Dazaria Hamilton and the rabbit, Ron Hardy.
Sketches, script and animation, Robert Trudeau.
Friday, November 02, 2012
Caddo Magnet HS students introduced to classroom extension called Coates Bluff Trail, Shreveport
While trekking Coates Bluff Trail will be enhanced by the advent of colder weather, a visit to the East Shreveport site should be embarked upon as soon as you are able.
The trail is marvelously appealing. It is serene, romantic and well-maintained. The sounds are ethereal.
Admittedly it's a bit buggy at midday on warmer days.
Caddo Magnet HS geography students returned with their first sycamore and cottonwood leaves and pasted them into notebooks. They also began a descriptive essay on the gorgeous woods.
Teachers at Magnet take students to the trail for art projects, photography, poetry and also for studies of flora, fauna and terrain.
Soon members of A Better Shreveport will be expanding the trail. An extension called Coates Bluff LInk is being roughed out on the other bank of the Bayou Pierre slough. It will be wide enough to accomodate bicycles as well as pedestrians.
Louisiana's Poet, Julie Kane, and writing upon Monica Zeringue's "Matador" at Meadows Museum, Sun, Nov 4, 2 pm
Poetry reading at Meadows Museum on Sun, Nov 4, 2 pm, says Ashley Havird. Listen to and chat with Julie Kane, Louisiana's laureate poet.
In writings on the 30-foot Monica Zeringue mixed media piece, "Matador," there was a contest. First in the judging was Kathryn Usher's poem. She will will read it Sun. Herewith:
Strong necks will be necessary
that is this training
slice the trees carry the trunks
so tall you can’t tell the species
know that they are pine
under them sleep singing men who will trouble your dreams years later
with a shake of their lion mane hairs
right now you’re fresh in cotton panties and a little tank (socks to keep your feet clean)
when you do peel stretch marks and toe rings will fall out
the permission is this is still a good body
little fingers make horns to wiggle away blood demons
who have yet to find their way into this woods
no one knows where all the bread crumbs are you cannot count them
the color stays on the inside only to fall out the summer between
the fourth and the fifth grade when your trunk is packed for camp
you remove half your clothes to make room for a cardboard box
sanitary protection white as soap
warmth at the top of your thighs you can feel the liquid squirt out
ice water cubes take the stain (add another chore to the list)
that’s what you learn when your partner picks your feet up in the air
(this was not a dance) you were holding tight to the earth with iron claws
no way in hell were you going to be flung out from the trees
it is heaven here
late at night you can hear the hoot owls
the mystery is one lion haired man waited years to hold your soft belly next to him
take his strong fingers and pluck pluck pluck
your plushness like strings on a bottom heavy upright bass
it is a conversation with two lesbians (you remember them ---
they were at camp? we are all older now)
their eyes twinkle when they tell you how nice it is to fall back into a pool of female flesh
tree trunks crumble
mushrooms grow on stumps
eventually everything turns into a flower
Kathryn Usher
October 14, 2012
Meanwhile, Back at Cafe Du Monde by Peggy Sweeney McDonald features Shreveporters' stories; local book launch at Giuseppi's Wed, Nov 14,6:30 pm
From Pelican Publishing comes a collection of Louisiana/Shreveport food stories: Meanwhile, Back at Café Du Monde…Life Stories about Food, created and edited by Peggy Sweeney-McDonald.
The collection is a humorous and heartfelt compilation of food essays accompanied by recipes and photographs, says Jill Browning.
Shreveporters telling tales therein:
* Representative Henry Burns * Tom Pace * Carolyn Roy * Debbie Allen * Sandy Davis * Marlyn Monette.
Plus other Louisiana personalities, including:
* General Russel Honoré, retired U.S Army Lieutenant General, Writer, and Speaker
* Drew Ramsey, Owner of Hubig’s Pies
* Leah Chase, Legendary Creole Chef and Owner of Dooky Chase restaurant
* Jeff Kleinpeter, President of Kleinpeter Farms Dairy.
Shreveport events include:
November 14th – Signing at King Hardware & Gifts (4:00 – 6:00PM)
November 14th – Book launch party at Ristorante Giuseppe (6:30 – 8:30PM)
November 15th – Signing at Barnes & Noble, Bayou Walk, (6:00 – 8:00PM)
See
meanwhilebackatcafedumonde.com.
Thursday, November 01, 2012
Gauthier, Slocum and Chavis in Next Fall at Marjorie Lyons Playhouse; opens Thurs, Nov 8, 8 pm, runs one weekend
Next Fall is about two gay men in a committed relationship with a twist, says Wikipedia. One, Luke, is devoutly religious; the other, Adam, is an atheist.
The Centenary student cast includes Nathan Gauthier, Jonathan Slocum, Victoria Chavis, Daniel Proveaux, Chelsea Hockaday and Robbie Oliva. Director is Barry James Acosta.
Opens Nov 8. Runs one weekend only. Performances Nov 8, 9 and 10 at 8:00pm and on Sun, Nov 11 at 2 pm.
$15, adults, $12, seniors and military. $10, students.
Tickets @ www.centenary.edu/playhouse/tickets or 869-5242.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Barnwell Art Center opens exhibit by Louisiana Artists, Inc, by Hoover Watercolor Society, by 8th AF and sponsors Family Fun Day on Sat, Nov 3, 10 am to 2 pm
Exhibit at the Barnwell Center opens Nov. 3, says Jillene Faulk.
Main Gallery –
• Artworks 2012 – Louisiana Artists, Inc. present their annual show.
• Louisiana Bicentennial Exhibition – Historical displays depicting the 200 year history of Louisiana, on loan from the Spring Street Museum, this weekend only.
Corridor Gallery –
• Hoover Watercolor Annual Membership Show.
• Shreveport Landmarks – photographs of Shreveport landmarks, courtesy of the Shreveport Regional Airport.
Wafer Gallery – 8th Air Force Historical Display – on loan from Barksdale Air Force Base, celebrating their 70 year association with the 8th Air Force, this weekend only.
We invite the public to attend our FREE family fun day this Saturday, November 3, from 10 AM to 2 PM. In addition to the displays, we will have entertainment courtesy of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, Fair Park High School Cheerleaders, and the Shreveport
Metropolitan Concert Band. Free cupcakes, games and activities for the kids, ending in a B-52 flyover!
Jillene Faulk, Barnwell Center, 318-673-7703
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Dreamworks and William Joyce animated movie Rise of the Guardians premiers at the Strand Theater, Shreveport, on Thurs, Nov 15, 6:30 pm
"Rise of the Guardians" Q&A With Talent And Filmmakers - 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival, a photo by Glace Entertainment Public Relations on Flickr.
Academy Award Winner William Joyce and DreamWorks Animation will present the Louisiana Premiere of Rise of the Guardians at The Strand Theatre on
Thurs, Nov 15, says Julia Foley.
The Grand Opening of the exhibition “The Making of…Guardians” opens at artspace after the premier.
The event will begin at 6:30 pm with an introduction of the film by the Executive Producer William Joyce and Production Designer Patrick Hanenberger.
Immediately following the premiere, audience members will follow Nicholas St. North in a parade down Louisiana Avenue, under a cascade of confetti, to artspace.
Therein a first look at the exhibition celebrating the Guardians with a Street Party complete with live music by Brady Blade & Friends.
Tickets to the event are $100 each or $350 for a group of 4 and can be purchased through The Strand Theatre box office at (318) 226-1481. Proceeds from the ticket sales will benefit artspace, Robinson Film Center and The Strand Theatre.
Make a 3-minute Halloween film and let Robinson Film Center screen it on Wed, Oct 31; deadline at 5 pm
Filmmakers: Want to see your Halloween short on the big screen before the Freak-Out! screening of THE THING on Hallowen night? Then make one like Evan Falbaum's. Runtime: three minutes or less. We have a 10-min slot. We need it by 5 p.m. Oct. 31. Short notice? Meh. You got time, says RFC.http://m.youtube.com/
Eccentric Color, an exhibit by painter Ellen Soffer at Magale LibraryGallery, Centenary College, opens Sun, Nov 4, 2 to 4 pm
Ellen Soffer: Eccentric Color
November 4 - 29, 2012
Opening reception: 2 - 4 pm Sunday, November 4, 2012
Magale Library at Centenary College
2910 Woodlawn St.
Shreveport, LA 71104
318 869-5047
Library hours are:
Monday - Thursday 8 am to midnight
Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm
Sunday, 4 pm to midnight
Footlights, a History of Broadway, presented by Shreveport Little Theater Academy teens on Sun, Nov 18, 2 pm, at 812 Margaret Place
Footlights: A History of Broadway, is a fundraiser for SLTAcademy‘s scholarship fund and will feature songs from Tony-award winning musicals, says Robert Darrow.
Academy students performing include Joey Bills, Marli Cooper, Haley Evans, Kaelon Gerard, Cody Griffin, Demi Jordan, LisaAnn Kemper, Austin Laenger, Lyric LaPlante, Zoey Lex, Avery Mayes, Courtney Ritchie, Bethany San Pedro, Clare Shelburne, Leslie Townsend, and Chris White. Emcee is Joe Rossi.
William Parsons and Laura Beeman are the directors of Footlights.
One performance: 2 p.m. Sunday, November 18, at SLT, 812 Margaret Place.
$15 / 10
424-4439.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Among the new vendors at Texas Avenue Makers Fair on Sat, Nov 10, 10 to 5 pm: jewelry and decor designer EllenDeeNola
Chockablock with artisanal goodness, I highly recommend reading the list of vendors ready for the Texas Ave Makers Fair. Having skimmed the list, a thought remains: bring more money to the fair.
Among the fresh vendors is charming recent transplant Laura D'Arcangelo, aka EllenDeeNola. On her Etsy site she says, " I have moved to Shreveport, Louisiana to finish school and have a nice change of pace from the hustle and bustle of New Orleans. I do miss the city already but this has been a great change for me! I am letting myself get inspired by my new home, and I have been busy whipping up some new jewelry for you!"
A production of the Texas Ave Community Assoc, the Makers Fair takes place at the corner of Texas Avenue and Common Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101.
Sat, Nov 10, 10 am to 5 pm.
Coordinator is Kelly McSwain, 949-412-5225. Or makersfair@texasave.org.
The success of Smorgasburg, Brooklyn, spurs the question, "Shouldn't Shreveport have a year-round Farmers Market?"
Shouldn't the foodies of the greater Shreveport-Bossier area be discussing a year-round Farmers Market?" asks members of A Better Shreveport.
These NY Times articles on Smorgasburg, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and the Brooklyn Flea, offer ideas and direction.
Have fun as a volunteer at the Highland Jazz & Blues Fest on Sat, Nov17, 11:30 am to 5 pm, Columbia Park, Shreveport
Volunteers are most definitely needed at one of Shreveport's mellowest fests, the HJ&BF.
While the music jumps, the food, cokes and beer flow. People meet their friends and cut a rug.
Be a sustaining part of the action, urges Kenney Koonce, by volunteering online for one or more 3-hour shifts.
It's Sat, Nov 17, 11:30 am to 5 pm at Columbia Park, Creswell Ave @ Columbia St, Shreveport, LA.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Movie review: Ben Affleck's historic drama Argo is a feel-good movie that's good for us
Ben Affleck's adventure movie, Argo, is a fast-paced espionage story. Yet it is based on a historic event. It is the story of one chapter in the 1979 Iranian Hostage Crisis: the rescue of 6 American diplomatic workers who slipped through the Iranian revolutionaries' net.
While it appeals to people who were alive during the Carter era, I recommend it to all audiences. The mistakes made by the CIA, by the State Dept and the President are palpable. It opens a door that could lead to learning more about Iran as well as the CIA.
It's a rare piece: a feel-good movie that's good for us.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Hurley Chamber Orchestra concert on Mon, Oct 29, 7:30 pm, Anderson Auditorium, Centenary College, Shreveport
Under the direction of Dr. Todd Gabriel, the Hurley Orchestra will present a melodious concert of dance music on Mon, Oct 29, 7:30 pm.
Suite in A-minor for Flute and Strings by Georg Phillip Telemann (1681-1767) featuring Centenary freshman, Yupei Chen, begins the program.
Also:
- Capriol Suite for strings by English composer, Peter Warlock
- Beethoven's Viennese Dances (1819).
Situation comedy, slapstick and sexual innuendo: Dick King directing SLT farce Moon Over Buffalo Nov 1 - 10
Slapstick action and suggestive words are the signposts to Moon Over Buffalo, a farce to be directed by Dick King for Shreveport Little Theater.
Nov 1 - 10.
Shreveportlittletheater.com
Cracker soul from JJ Grey and Mofro at Riverside Warehouse on Tues, Oct 23, 630 Commerce St, Shreveport; Nic Cowan opens
"Country ghetto" is how JJ Grey sells it nowadays but I see him as closer to A Train and the Black Crows than anything.
Blue-eyed soul from Florida. And a thoroughbred war horse at performing.
Riverside Warehouse
630 Commerce St, Shreveport, Louisiana 7110
(318) 227-8041
$15 advance, $20 at the door.