Sparkling jewelry is not the sole product of Su Stella's studio in Highland neighborhood, Shreveport. She is also a writer. And she's passionate about the arts in Shreveport-Bossier.
Organizing the Highland Open Studio Tour is a realization of a Stella dream. The series begins the first Sun in May, the 5th, and will take visitors from 10 am to 3 pm.
At the 436 Topeka St studio visitors will also see Stella's partner, Curt Harville, who has a blacksmith studio. At the recent Maker's Fair he was joined by Noah Wakefield, a metal sculptor who has moved to Shreveport from Austin, Tx.
More studios - in the broadest sense of the word - are needed: 318 676 8010.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Highland Studio Tours: begin with artisans Su Stella, Curt Harville and Noah Wakefield
Salt water, marlins and Texans: first novel by former Shreveporter Chris Parks is called Poco Bueno; release party at John Pickens Clothiers on Th, May 2, 4 to 7 pm
Men Who Read comprise some 20% of the US book market, says Chris Parks, former Shreveporter. He has written a novel for that market - delving into the secrets around serious marlin fishing and Texas oil men - called Poco Bueno.
It is a prose holiday for guys, he says. And embedded in it are, ahem, a few Shreveport stories.
The Shreveport release for Poco Bueno is Th, May 2, from 4 p.m to 7 p.m. at John Pickens Custom Clothiers, 6022 Line Avenue. Books will be available at the store for purchase. Beer and wine will be served and Chris will be available for questions and to sign books.
More at http://pocobuenobook.com/
Salty crawfish, chilled beer, saucy dancing: Mudbug Madness, May 23 - 26, Shreveport
For salty details, go to http://mudbugmadness.com/.
Sunday, 1 to 5 pm, final day for art activities at Artbreak Festival, Shreveport Convention Center, free parking
People have been raving to me about the high level of competence of student art as seen at Artbreak Festival.
It's easy to try on Sun, 1 - 5 pm; free parking in Shreveport Convention Center parking garage.
Photo above is from Kathryn Usher and from her Fishtivity. I know that 2 year-old Nanette Kawanaka enjoyed it.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Park once for 3 downtown festivals: ArtBreak, Aseana and Tex Ave Makers Fair
Park once for 3 downtown festivals: ArtBreak, Aseana and Tex Ave Makers Fair, a photo by trudeau on Flickr.
Three colorful fests: see Shreveport at its best.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Mindy Bledsoe debuts short film, "Most Likely to Kill," Wed, Ap 24, 8 pm, Stray Cat patio, 222 Travis St, Shreveport
"Most likely to Kill" is an off-center farce of 14 minutes that brings 3 fluent local actresses to the screen.
See the premiere tonight at Stray Cat Lounge patio, 22 Travis St. Beginning at 8 pm, there will be numerous screenings.
Mindy Bledsoe, director and writer as well as principal, plays a Couldn't Care Less chick of mysterious orientation. Playing a perfect nerd across from the laconic Bledsoe character is Rachael Lee Magill, an actress who has packed a lot of stage and film experience into the past few years.
Dancer-singer-actress Wanetah Walmsley plays their foil with curvaceous efficiency.
"Kill" is a successful piece of comedy, though not without a few moments of lassitude.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Shreveport breakfasts upon World Tai Chi & Qigong Day, 9 am Sat, Ap 27, Betty Virginia Park
"Join the Shreveport Tao Ahn Pai Group from Phoenix Virtue Temple to celebrate the 15th World Tai Chi & Qigong Day," says Sifu Janis Gabriel.
- Warm-up and Qigong, 9 a.m.
- Tai Chi at precisely 10 a.m.
Joining a wave of energy that begins in New Zealand at 10 am (their time) and unfolds time zone after time zone around the world. Over 700 cities and 70 countries world-wide are part of the celebration.
"Come join us! No prior experience is necessary - just a desire to have fun and create greater health! Wear comfortable clothing and bring some water for hydration. Come play," exhorts Gabriel.
9:00am until 11:00am
Betty Virginia Park (Ockley at Line) or rain: Phoenix Virtue Temple.
It's new: a family-minded Peter and the Wolf Concert on Sun, May 5, Riverview Theater, by the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra
"We are delighted to announce the return of the Family concert to the SSO lineup," says Michael Butterman.
"On May 5th at Riverview theater, the SSO will present a family concert featuring the timeless classic, Peter and the Wolf. Generous additional sponsors have made it possible for this concert to be free and open to all."
Pre-concert activities are being planned with Sci-Port, Lousiana's Science Center. There will be a special discount price to the center.
More at shreveportsymphony.com.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Downtown vibe: Texas Ave Maker's Fair and Aseana Fest adjacent to each other on Sat, Ap 27
"Just a reminder," says Ivy Johnson, "the Texas Avenue Makers Fair takes place in conjunction with the Aseana Spring Festival!"
On one side of Texas Ave is a virtual Americana; on the other side a celebration of India. "Shop, visit, and eat at the Makers Fair, then eat some more and watch the festivities in the Aseana Gardens across Texas Avenue," says Johnson.
Aseana's dance and food is featured from noon to 3 pm; the Makers Fair extends from 10 am to 4 pm.
Brass chamber music on Sun, Ap 28, 3 pm, First Baptist's Frost Chapel; Mozart on Sun, May 19, 3 pm, Anderson Auditorium, Centenary College
The Shreveport Symphony’s new chamber music series, sponsored by The Noel Foundation Inc., continues with two free concerts featuring SSO musicians on Sunday, April 28 and Sunday, May 19, says Lois Robinson.
The Noel Foundation, Inc. Brass Chamber Concert
Sun, April 28, 3 PM
Frost Chapel at First Baptist Church of Shreveport (543 Ockley Drive)
Performers: I-49 Brass (Rick Rowell and Mike Scarlato, Trumpets; Thomas Hundemer, Horn; Mike Davidson, Trombone; J Mark Thompson, Bass Trombone)
The program features works by Gabrieli, J.S. Bach, Ralph Vaughan-Williams and others.
The Noel Foundation, Inc. Mozart Chamber Concert
Sun, May 19, 3 PM
Anderson Auditorium at the Hurley School of Music, Centenary College
MOZART - Oboe Quartet in F, K. 370
Theresa Zale Bridges, oboe; Elizabeth O'Bannon, violin; Adrienne Gabriel, viola; David Jankowski, cello
MOZART - Trio in E-Flat for clarinet, viola and piano, K. 498 ("Kegelstatt")
Tom Philips, clarinet; Adrienne Gabriel, viola; Gay Grosz, piano
MOZART - Serenade in G Major, K. 525 ("Eine kleine Nachtmusik")
Elizabeth O'Bannon, violin; Dan Santelices, violin; Adrienne Gabriel, viola; David Jankowski, cello;
Peter Haas, bass
Both programs are expected to run approximately one hour without intermission. The concerts are free and open to the public, with general admission seating. For program details, visit www.shreveportsymphony.com.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Shout: breaking the silence through creativity at Centenary College on Sat, Ap 20, 10 am to 2 pm
Each year, Outreach has an event for the National Day of Silence on 19 April, which respects those who have been bullied due to gender identity, gender expression, and/or sexual orientation, says the All Souls Unitarian website.
This year, they are holding a Maker’s Fair to Break the Silence on Saturday (20 April 2013) from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Jones Rice Field on the Centenary College campus (the field borders Centenary Blvd. at the back of the campus).
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Chelsea Hockaday, Andrew Wood spark a Picnic at Marjorie Lyons Playhouse as directed by Kip Holloway; see it Ap 19, 20, 8 pm, Ap 21, 2pm
Andrew Wood is the dangerous character Hal. Chelsea Hockaday is the lovely dreamer Madge. They lead the cast in the classic William Inge drama, Picnic. It is mid-century Americana, mid-country, mid-repression at Marjorie Lyons Playhouse.
The cast includes Abigail Dillard as Christine, Jordan Fell as Flo, Ashley Frisbee as Millie, Cassandra Hermes as Rosemary, Regina Price as Irma, Josh Rabalais as Howard, Sandy Rather as Helen, Jonathan Slocum as Bomber, and Clint White as Alan.
Picnic is directed by C.L. "Kip" Holloway.
One weekend only. April 18-20 at 8 p.m. Matinee on Sunday, April 21, at 2 p.m.
$15 for adults, $12 for seniors and military, $10 for children under 12 and non-Centenary College students with a valid ID. Tickets online at www.centenary.edu/playhouse/tickets, or by leaving a message with the box office at 318.869.5242.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Deaccessioning! Shreve Memorial Library book sale downtown Sat, Sun, Ap 20, 21
"We have something for every reader in the family, so please come, shop for books and help the Friends of Shreve Memorial Library support public library services in Caddo Parish," says Chris Kirkley of the Friends of Shreve Memorial Library Book Sale.
Saturday, Ap 20 and Sun, Ap 21 in the basement of the Main Library at 424 Texas St. Opens 9AM Saturday for members only, with memberships sold at the door for $5.
The sale opens to the public with free admission from 12 Noon - 5PM on Saturday. We open again to the general public with free admission from 1-4PM on Sunday . Prices range from $.25 to $2, with some collector's items going for a few dollars more.
Music, drinks and a tour of Shreveport's downtown living spaces on Th, Ap 18; journey begins at Artspace
"Tomorrow is big times for TNT and Artspace," says Todd Satterfield.
"From 5-8 pm Chase Bray will be performing at The Norsworthy Gallery, Professor Porkchhop will be pounding the ivories at The Remington Hotel lobby, and Josh Hollis of The Lackadasies is performing in the upstairs Artspace gallery for the Stephen Porter opening."
Go to Artspace to register for the 'Living Spaces' TNT tour, which begins at 5 pm.
Aseana Festival, Shreveport, still open to vendor applications for Sat, Ap 27, celebration of India
"We are still accepting Vendors for the 6th Aseana Spring Festival," says Mary Grace de Joya Vea.
Some information regarding the Spring Festival:
1. Milam Street from the corner of Texas street to Elvis Presley Street will be closed to traffic to accommodate the vendors.
2. We are not charging fees from the vendors for this Spring Festival. We do accept donations.
3. We will not be providing any tables or tents.
4. You are welcome to bring your own tables, chairs and tents with prior communication so it can be accommodated in the layout.
Let me know by Wed, April 24 your number of tables and their sizes, chairs, tents.
5. We also welcome non-food vendors.
6. Vendors set up at Milam Street fronting the Asian Garden at 7:00 am the morning of Saturday, April 27.
7. You can unload by the Milam street corner Elvis Presley street, or by Milam, corner Texas street.
8. Parking is available on a first come, first served basis at the Municipal Auditorium Parking lot behind and in front of the building.
9. Please email me, Mary Grace De Joya-Vea, at
We are a 100 % nonprofit organization and all board members are nonsalaried. Donations go entirely to the improvement and upkeep of the Asian Garden. We also welcome memberships to the ASEANA Foundation.
Trumpet, oboe, flute and bassoon, plus strings: Baroque Artists of Shreveport perform Sun, Ap 21, 3 pm, St Mark's Episcopal
Baroque Artists of Shreveport soloists include Laura Crawford and Dan Santelices , violins; Michael Scarlato, trumpet; Sally Horak, flute; Theresa Zale Bridges, oboe; and Douglas Bakenhus, bassoon.
Other performers are: Elizabeth Grondin and Zachery Grant, violin; Adrienne Gabriel, viola; Todd Gabriel, viola; Ruth Drummond, cello; Chris Allen, double-bass; and Cathy DeRousse and Irina Nedelcu, harpsichord-continuo. Due to the generosity of BAS’s donors, the concert is free and open to the public. It will take place at St. Mark’s Cathedral at the intersection of Kings Highway and Fairfield.
Sun, Ap 21, 3 pm.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Eight indie bands on Texas St, corner of McNeil St, Sat, Ap 20: National Record Store Day
Day Old Blues Records and Foxtrot Studios are celebrating National Record Store Day with live music, says James Gilcrease.
Engine (11:15am)
The American Wilderness (12:15pm)
The Bristol Hills (1:00pm)
Victor Olston (1:45pm)
Hwy Lions (2:45pm)
Irene & The Sleepers (3:30pm)
Mawmaw & The Pawpaws (4:30pm)
Ghost Foot (5:15pm)
In terms of record sales, says Gilcrease: "First come, first served. We open at 11am so line up outside whenever you want to. I know this sounds childish and takes you back to grade school but it's the best way I know.
You walk up in one line and tell me or one of the volunteers what albums you want. You can not buy two copies of the same title; one per customer. You then move to the side and sift through the records we just gave you. If you decide you do not want one just hand it back to us. You can check out or look at the rest of the records (new vinyl/preloved), t-shirts, stickers and band merchandise. Buy some stuff, and enjoy the live music. Thanks."
The site is 601 Texas St, the building at the corner of Texas and McNeil half a block from Robinson Film Center.
Firebird and The Tales of Beatrix Potter by Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet Sun, April 21, 3 pm, Riverview Theater
Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet will present a mixed-bill afternoon of ballet on Sun, April 21, at 3 pm.
This eclectic production demonstrates the imaginative power of a good tale, and takes audiences on a journey from ancient Russian folklore to the beloved childhood characters created by British author and illustrator Beatrix Potter.
Audiences of all ages will enjoy Firebird, premiered by the famed Ballets Russes in 1910, as well as The Tales of Beatrix Potter, first created as a ballet film for London’s Royal Ballet in 1971.
Join SMB Artistic Director Kendra Meiki and a cast of over 100 local dancers as they bring these classic tales to life at Riverview Theater!
Visit SMB's online ticketing page to purchase tickets 24 hours a day, with no fees!
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