Charlotte Rampling might well be the poster girl of the Centenary Film Society (CFS). She has made her name via dark roles, time-burnished beauty and career longevity. She's successful without being a household name in the US.
Guided by profs Bruce Allen and Jeff Hendrix, the CFS presents foreign and independent films for students and the entire city. The movies are free and fit neatly into the week's open pockets: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm. But there are variables in the schedule, so check the web site.
More info: Humanities Department, 869-5254 between 8:30 - 3:00 M-F. Or email
Ashley Moss, Student Director, Centenary Film Society, at amoss@centenary.edu.
The college was scheduled to reopen Tues, Sept 27, following the storm break.
Sunday, September 25, 2005
Dance aid for evacuees at Missy Hornbeak's Danceworx Studio
Missy Hornbeak is a successful and vibrant dance teacher whose Bossier studio is called Danceworx. She writes "I am offering 2 months of free classes to hurricane victims to keep up their dance technique." She adds, " They can also enroll in something new. And I will take beginners, too." No shoes or tights? Worry not; she says simply wear something comfortable.
Call Missy at Danceworx Dance Studio, Bossier City, at 747-3950. She's at 2387 Airline Drive. Or email her at danceworx_missy@yahoo.com.
Call Missy at Danceworx Dance Studio, Bossier City, at 747-3950. She's at 2387 Airline Drive. Or email her at danceworx_missy@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Lysistrata at MLP: Peak and Hooper production Sept 22 to Sept 24, 8 pm / photo Don Echols
Marjorie Lyons Playhouse opens a new season, indeed, a new post-Busieck (the retired veteran director) era, with a comedy filled with double-entendres.
Aristophanes' anti-war, pro-feminist satire, Lysistrata, presents women who speak out. They have the wherewithal to challenge men and their inexorable wars. The story's gambit is that the women organize a sex strike to get the attention of the warmongers.
See Lysistrata, directed by Heather Peak and with set design by Don Hooper, at MLP, Centenary College, Sept 22 to Sept 24 at 8 pm and Sept 25 at 2 pm. The run will resume Sept 29 to Oct 1 at 8 pm.
Box office: 869-5242.
Aristophanes' anti-war, pro-feminist satire, Lysistrata, presents women who speak out. They have the wherewithal to challenge men and their inexorable wars. The story's gambit is that the women organize a sex strike to get the attention of the warmongers.
See Lysistrata, directed by Heather Peak and with set design by Don Hooper, at MLP, Centenary College, Sept 22 to Sept 24 at 8 pm and Sept 25 at 2 pm. The run will resume Sept 29 to Oct 1 at 8 pm.
Box office: 869-5242.
Hippo King hip-hop freestyle grip at Lil Joes Sat, Sept 24, with Lumenz, T-Swft, RR, Saratoga
Chris Jay, whose hip-hop persona is King Hippo, says that Sat the 24th at Lil Joes "we're going to have five 25 minute sets of live, original hip-hop created by Louisianians, followed by a freestyle cipher (an improvisational rhyme session) involving every MC in the place. My set will be introduced by a little movie I made about Pam Grier. I hope some people will come check this unique show out."
The line-up:
King Hippo, representing Spt.
Lumenz, from everywhere.
Davenport from Barksdale, LA.
T-Swift, up from Alexandria, LA.
Revelation Rebellion representing Alexandria, LA
and an entire grip (enchilada) of freestyle DJ's.
Also, a mash-up and grime MP3 set by Saratoga.
And a video tribute to the career of Pam Grier by Hippo itself.
9 pm / $5
The line-up:
King Hippo, representing Spt.
Lumenz, from everywhere.
Davenport from Barksdale, LA.
T-Swift, up from Alexandria, LA.
Revelation Rebellion representing Alexandria, LA
and an entire grip (enchilada) of freestyle DJ's.
Also, a mash-up and grime MP3 set by Saratoga.
And a video tribute to the career of Pam Grier by Hippo itself.
9 pm / $5
Harpists to blow reedy blues in the Red River District Sat, Sept 24, 8 to 12 pm
Wet Willie's and the Red River District presents
the Shreveport Harmonica Summit, says Dan Sanchez.
The harpists:
Scotty Boy Daniel from Liberty City Missouri
Les "Boogieman" Skinner from Daphne. Alabama
Ryan Ramos from Orange County, CA
and Shreveport's own A.J. Casico
Accompanying all will be Dan Sanchez & The Kings of Pleasure and their guests, the Two Tone Blues Band.
Saturday September 24th
Red River District, Shreveport LA
8 pm - 12 pm
Your admission has been taken care of by Fatty Arbuckle's and the Body Electric, says Dan Dapper Blue Sanchez.
the Shreveport Harmonica Summit, says Dan Sanchez.
The harpists:
Scotty Boy Daniel from Liberty City Missouri
Les "Boogieman" Skinner from Daphne. Alabama
Ryan Ramos from Orange County, CA
and Shreveport's own A.J. Casico
Accompanying all will be Dan Sanchez & The Kings of Pleasure and their guests, the Two Tone Blues Band.
Saturday September 24th
Red River District, Shreveport LA
8 pm - 12 pm
Your admission has been taken care of by Fatty Arbuckle's and the Body Electric, says Dan Dapper Blue Sanchez.
Movies, blues, poetry, prose and visual art at Artspace for Evacuee Artist Relief
Artists for Arts Relief at Artspace
Your presence is requested during three evenings of arts variety shows to benefit Arts Relief for Hurricane Katrina victims, says artspace host and manager Chris Fowler-Sandlin.
Thursday, September 22, 2005 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM $5.00
Nan Dozier, Poetry
Chris Alexander, Music
John F. Daniel, Theatre
Zeitgeist Multi-disciplinary Arts Center, Film
The Café Cats, Music
Ashley Wood, Poetry
Lip Service, Music
Friday, September 23, 2005 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM $5.00
Wendy Babiak, Poetry
The Big Positive, Music
Michael Parker, Prose
Zeitgeist Multi-disciplinary Arts Center, Film
Chris Alexander, Music
Ashley Mace Havird, Poetry
Buddy Flett, Music
Saturday, September 24, 2005 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM $5.00
Heather Romero, Music
Skye Creswell, Poetry
Martha Hollier, Music
Zeitgeist Multi-disciplinary Arts Center, Film
Jr. III, Music
Noma Fowler-Sandlin, Poetry
Alan Dyson, Music
A silent art auction will be presented on the second floor, the proceeds of which will also go to Arts Relief.
More info: SRAC at 673-6500 or Chris Fowler-Sandlin at 349-1541.
Your presence is requested during three evenings of arts variety shows to benefit Arts Relief for Hurricane Katrina victims, says artspace host and manager Chris Fowler-Sandlin.
Thursday, September 22, 2005 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM $5.00
Nan Dozier, Poetry
Chris Alexander, Music
John F. Daniel, Theatre
Zeitgeist Multi-disciplinary Arts Center, Film
The Café Cats, Music
Ashley Wood, Poetry
Lip Service, Music
Friday, September 23, 2005 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM $5.00
Wendy Babiak, Poetry
The Big Positive, Music
Michael Parker, Prose
Zeitgeist Multi-disciplinary Arts Center, Film
Chris Alexander, Music
Ashley Mace Havird, Poetry
Buddy Flett, Music
Saturday, September 24, 2005 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM $5.00
Heather Romero, Music
Skye Creswell, Poetry
Martha Hollier, Music
Zeitgeist Multi-disciplinary Arts Center, Film
Jr. III, Music
Noma Fowler-Sandlin, Poetry
Alan Dyson, Music
A silent art auction will be presented on the second floor, the proceeds of which will also go to Arts Relief.
More info: SRAC at 673-6500 or Chris Fowler-Sandlin at 349-1541.
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
SRACNetworkingPartyArtspace
Evacuees from South Louisiana and artists and organizations from across North Louisiana were greeted by locals Monday at Artspace. The room was crowded. There was a hopeful vibe in the air as artists and producers were introduced to each other.
Jennifer Akers and Scott Green of the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra were among the arts groups who set up info booths. "The SSO concert this weekend was marvelous," said Akers. "Michael Butterman is so All-American, such an effective conductor and a neat guy."
Pam Atchison and the SRAC staff, including Duane Rousseau, Alicia Smith, Jennifer Azel, Ariej Alexander and more, turned Artspace into an arts wholesale center.
The Pamoja Society drum circle energized the crowd. Beats tapped out by Saladin El-Amin, Spencer Stephens, Ron Hardy and friends sparked a crew of dancers. Said one of the dancers, North Central Louisiana Arts Council's Genevieve Ress, "I've always been a dancer. This was a terrific moment in the meeting!"
Please see photos from the event at Shreveportfaces.
Jennifer Akers and Scott Green of the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra were among the arts groups who set up info booths. "The SSO concert this weekend was marvelous," said Akers. "Michael Butterman is so All-American, such an effective conductor and a neat guy."
Pam Atchison and the SRAC staff, including Duane Rousseau, Alicia Smith, Jennifer Azel, Ariej Alexander and more, turned Artspace into an arts wholesale center.
The Pamoja Society drum circle energized the crowd. Beats tapped out by Saladin El-Amin, Spencer Stephens, Ron Hardy and friends sparked a crew of dancers. Said one of the dancers, North Central Louisiana Arts Council's Genevieve Ress, "I've always been a dancer. This was a terrific moment in the meeting!"
Please see photos from the event at Shreveportfaces.
Monday, September 19, 2005
Minicine upstairs at 848 Texas Avenue: film, photos, solo guitar, Mon, Sept 19, 8 pm
minicine? / david nelson announces:
Four More Years 2001-2005
Roger Warren Beebe
Film & Media Studies Professor, University of Florida
Screening a selection of his personal DIY 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm films...
These films take a look at America's post modern culture and landscape, finding hidden art and humor.
rogerbeebe.
On the Walls... New Photography by New Orleans artist and evacuee Shadow Angelina.
drowningwoman.com
For your ears: solo acoustic guitar by Portland musician Adrian Orange as Thanksgiving.
http://www.marriagerecs.com/thanksgiving
848 Texas Avenue
2nd Floor (Air Conditioning & Bathrooms)*
Monday September 19
Doors Open at 8PM
Admission: $5
*This program will occur on the 2nd floor above minicine's future new space.
minicine's new space is scheduled to open in November 2005.
Four More Years 2001-2005
Roger Warren Beebe
Film & Media Studies Professor, University of Florida
Screening a selection of his personal DIY 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm films...
These films take a look at America's post modern culture and landscape, finding hidden art and humor.
rogerbeebe.
On the Walls... New Photography by New Orleans artist and evacuee Shadow Angelina.
drowningwoman.com
For your ears: solo acoustic guitar by Portland musician Adrian Orange as Thanksgiving.
http://www.marriagerecs.com/thanksgiving
848 Texas Avenue
2nd Floor (Air Conditioning & Bathrooms)*
Monday September 19
Doors Open at 8PM
Admission: $5
*This program will occur on the 2nd floor above minicine's future new space.
minicine's new space is scheduled to open in November 2005.
SRAC invites artists to Artspace for refrescos Mon. Sept 19, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
"A fun and informative evening of networking" is what Shreveport Regional Arts Council is calling their happening at Artspace Monday, Sept 19, at 5:30.
Along with local imagists SRAC is sending out a special invitation to evacuee artists and arts managers.
With the Dia de los Muertos exhibit on hold until next year, Artspace has been in limbo. This talkfest might help artists take stock and begin imagining the next chapter of the story.
More: 673-6500.
Along with local imagists SRAC is sending out a special invitation to evacuee artists and arts managers.
With the Dia de los Muertos exhibit on hold until next year, Artspace has been in limbo. This talkfest might help artists take stock and begin imagining the next chapter of the story.
More: 673-6500.
Friday, September 16, 2005
Sweet Nadines, Symphonic Jazz Summit and Danny Wilder and the New Orleanians at Java Junction
Lee Bamberg, chef and host at Java Junction announces:
All ages
Live music from Danny Wilder with musical guests from
New Orleans
Friday, September 16
7 - 10 p.m.
$5 cover
Saturday, September 17
Jazz Brunch
Featuring Symphonic Jazz Summit
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$18/person
Includes Breakfast buffet with crepes, omelets,
beignets, fresh fruit and more. Free mimosas, says the chef.
All ages:
Saturday, September 17
Sweet Nadines (photo by Janet Maines)
7 - 10 p.m.
$5 cover.
For more info, call them at 865-9313.
All ages
Live music from Danny Wilder with musical guests from
New Orleans
Friday, September 16
7 - 10 p.m.
$5 cover
Saturday, September 17
Jazz Brunch
Featuring Symphonic Jazz Summit
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$18/person
Includes Breakfast buffet with crepes, omelets,
beignets, fresh fruit and more. Free mimosas, says the chef.
All ages:
Saturday, September 17
Sweet Nadines (photo by Janet Maines)
7 - 10 p.m.
$5 cover.
For more info, call them at 865-9313.
Sunday, September 11, 2005
Michael Butterman and the SSO embark on "artistic journey" Sat, Sept 17, 7:30 pm
The Shreveport Symphony Orchestra has a new music director, Michael Butterman. The lean, young conductor is already a favorite of the SSO musicians, I'm told.
Saturday night at the Civic Theater he will inaugurate the cultural season by leading the orchestra on what he called an "artistic journey" in an interview with Times writer Jennifer Flowers.
Tickets: say hello to Daphne or Jennifer at the SSO Box Office, 227-8863, or see the ticket plan online.
My favorite new ticket feature is designed for those who don't like venturing downtown on a traffic-filled Saturday night. It's a subscription to the Saturday morning rehearsals for only $56.
Otherwise, I highly recommend the Anytime Ticket package for flexibility.
Scott Green, marketing director, says "Don't put off buying your Symphony tickets because of scheduling difficulty. Our Anytime Ticket Package provides you with six vouchers you can redeem for tickets to any concert except special events concerts. You can use all the vouchers at once, or spread them out over several concerts. To redeem them for tickets, just call in advance. We'll reserve the best seats available. Cost for the six-vouchers Anytime Tickets Package is $193.36. You get all the privileges of a season subscriber plus up to 20% off the cost of single tickets."
Saturday night at the Civic Theater he will inaugurate the cultural season by leading the orchestra on what he called an "artistic journey" in an interview with Times writer Jennifer Flowers.
Tickets: say hello to Daphne or Jennifer at the SSO Box Office, 227-8863, or see the ticket plan online.
My favorite new ticket feature is designed for those who don't like venturing downtown on a traffic-filled Saturday night. It's a subscription to the Saturday morning rehearsals for only $56.
Otherwise, I highly recommend the Anytime Ticket package for flexibility.
Scott Green, marketing director, says "Don't put off buying your Symphony tickets because of scheduling difficulty. Our Anytime Ticket Package provides you with six vouchers you can redeem for tickets to any concert except special events concerts. You can use all the vouchers at once, or spread them out over several concerts. To redeem them for tickets, just call in advance. We'll reserve the best seats available. Cost for the six-vouchers Anytime Tickets Package is $193.36. You get all the privileges of a season subscriber plus up to 20% off the cost of single tickets."
Dance lovers crowd festival plaza for Ballet Under the Stars, produced by Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet
Dance fans of every age and type filled the vast space under Festival Plaza's big stage canopy Saturday night.
Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet, under the artistic direction of Adrienne Brooks and Kendra Feazel Meiki, brought together selected dance troupes and brought out a big slice of the art-loving public. This was the 10th annual open, free event, and SMB concessions were to be donated to Katrina evacuees, said Susan Gross.
SMB shared the stage with Louisiana Dance Theater, Cydni's School of Dance and Power and Grace.
What was the message behind such a big downtown crowd?
a) Shreveport Metro Ballet is a first-rate company. b) The city loves to watch dance.
c) Locals are ready to meet and greet after indirectly suffering through the Katrina disaster.
d) Festival Plaza is one of the city's most effective sites.
Somehow this successful event makes me think of the column on rebuilding our community by author Suzanne W. Morse in Sunday's Times. With New Orleans covered in toxic muck it behooves Shreveport and region to re-assess the quality of our survival.
Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet, under the artistic direction of Adrienne Brooks and Kendra Feazel Meiki, brought together selected dance troupes and brought out a big slice of the art-loving public. This was the 10th annual open, free event, and SMB concessions were to be donated to Katrina evacuees, said Susan Gross.
SMB shared the stage with Louisiana Dance Theater, Cydni's School of Dance and Power and Grace.
What was the message behind such a big downtown crowd?
a) Shreveport Metro Ballet is a first-rate company. b) The city loves to watch dance.
c) Locals are ready to meet and greet after indirectly suffering through the Katrina disaster.
d) Festival Plaza is one of the city's most effective sites.
Somehow this successful event makes me think of the column on rebuilding our community by author Suzanne W. Morse in Sunday's Times. With New Orleans covered in toxic muck it behooves Shreveport and region to re-assess the quality of our survival.
Saturday, September 10, 2005
One person's storm chronicle from the French Quarter: a 5-day photo essay
Madeline Trudeau, Athens, Ohio, wrote to say "I found this link to a fotolog of a young person who lives in the French Quarter. It chronicles the experience of being in the city during the storm and the flooding afterwards. I appreciate this personal point of view. You'll see a lot of the places you've been to so many times there."
Alvaro R. Morales Villa's site has collected over 200 comments. The story is a compelling adventure and is superbly photographed. See AlvaroKodakGallery.
More readable Crescent City updates from restaurant critic / social commentator Todd Price at his A Frolic of My Own.
Alvaro R. Morales Villa's site has collected over 200 comments. The story is a compelling adventure and is superbly photographed. See AlvaroKodakGallery.
More readable Crescent City updates from restaurant critic / social commentator Todd Price at his A Frolic of My Own.
Shreveport Little Theater: The Nerd / photo Don Echols
The Nerd is a comedy by Larry Shue, says the Shreveport Little Theater.
The action centers on the hilarious dilemma of a young architect who is visited by a man he's never met but who saved his life on the battlefield--the visitor turning out to be an incredibly inept, hopelessly stupid "nerd" who outstays his welcome with a vengeance. One of the funniest plays ever written, an extraordinarily inventive, sidesplitting comedy, says the theater and its earnest director, Robert Darrow.
September 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25.
More: 424-4439, noon to 4 pm.
The action centers on the hilarious dilemma of a young architect who is visited by a man he's never met but who saved his life on the battlefield--the visitor turning out to be an incredibly inept, hopelessly stupid "nerd" who outstays his welcome with a vengeance. One of the funniest plays ever written, an extraordinarily inventive, sidesplitting comedy, says the theater and its earnest director, Robert Darrow.
September 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25.
More: 424-4439, noon to 4 pm.
Folmer and East Bank Theater: Last of the Red Hot Lovers / photo Don Echols
East Bank Theater presents Last of the Red Hot Lovers from Sept 16 to the 18th, with Sunday's performance at 2 pm.
Delighfully hilarious, witty, charming, and filled with wisdom about human nature, says the monstrously talented Richard Folmer and Richard King, who lead the cast.
There are more performances on Sept 23 and 24th.
East bank is at 630 Barksdale Boulevard
Bossier City, Louisiana 71111.
More info? (318) 741-8310
Delighfully hilarious, witty, charming, and filled with wisdom about human nature, says the monstrously talented Richard Folmer and Richard King, who lead the cast.
There are more performances on Sept 23 and 24th.
East bank is at 630 Barksdale Boulevard
Bossier City, Louisiana 71111.
More info? (318) 741-8310
Bluesman Brian Martin opens for bluesyjazzy Dirtfoot at Noble Savage, Sat, Sept 10, 10 pm
Matt Hazelton, singer-songwriter and meterman with Dirtfoot writes,
"Get up for some damn fine porchstompin, junkjammin, jug sippin,
jank riffin dirty groovin, growlin with DIRTFOOT!!! www.dirtfoot.com
PLUS:
Brian Martin brings his own dirty Arkansas flavor to start out the night! He's a bad man!!! Be sure to get there on time to see this guy play!
http://www.myspace.com/brianmartinmusic
Saturday September 10, 2005 - 10:00 PM
noble savage tavern, across from the Leadbelly statue on texas st
$3.00
hazelton!
"Get up for some damn fine porchstompin, junkjammin, jug sippin,
jank riffin dirty groovin, growlin with DIRTFOOT!!! www.dirtfoot.com
PLUS:
Brian Martin brings his own dirty Arkansas flavor to start out the night! He's a bad man!!! Be sure to get there on time to see this guy play!
http://www.myspace.com/brianmartinmusic
Saturday September 10, 2005 - 10:00 PM
noble savage tavern, across from the Leadbelly statue on texas st
$3.00
hazelton!
Friday, September 09, 2005
Barbara Earl Thomas exhibit at Meadows Museum; Thomas to speak Sun, Sept 11, 2 pm
At Meadows Museum through Oct. 23 is an exhibit by Seattle painter Barbara Earl Thomas. Sunday afternoon at 2 pm she will give a lecture at the museum.
She was born in Seattle in 1948; she grew up in the city and attended the University of Washington where she studied with Jacob Lawrence. Her work has been included in area solo and group exhibitions for twenty-five years and has been collected by regional arts commissions, the Seattle Art Museum, and local corporations.
Thomas's paintings combine discipline with passion, says the Francine Seder Gallery of Seattle. They are carefully composed and painted egg temperas on paper. While small in scale and subdued in color, they are full of human drama with figures tossed in tumultuous seas or skies as Thomas reflects on the precarious state of a world approaching the millennium.
More: 869-5169.
She was born in Seattle in 1948; she grew up in the city and attended the University of Washington where she studied with Jacob Lawrence. Her work has been included in area solo and group exhibitions for twenty-five years and has been collected by regional arts commissions, the Seattle Art Museum, and local corporations.
Thomas's paintings combine discipline with passion, says the Francine Seder Gallery of Seattle. They are carefully composed and painted egg temperas on paper. While small in scale and subdued in color, they are full of human drama with figures tossed in tumultuous seas or skies as Thomas reflects on the precarious state of a world approaching the millennium.
More: 869-5169.
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Nancy Cheryll Davis, Los Angeles actress, leads cast in LSUS production of Passing, Fri, Sept 9 - Sun, Sept 11
Passing is a play by Sheri Bailey and Nancy Cheryll Davis based on the acclaimed novel by Harlem Renaissance author Nella Larsen. Passing will be presented at the LSUS University Center Theater by the Dept of Communications, says Robert Alford.
Professional Guest Artist Nancy Cheryll Davis will perform the role of Clare Kendry Bellew. Ms. Davis is the Founding Artistic Director and Producing Director of Towne Street Theatre, Los Angeles’ Premier African-American Theatre. An alumnus of the American Conservatory Theatre Professional Training Program, she received the 1997 Hollywood Naacp Best Actress Image Award For Theatre and was a Woodies Best Actress Nominee for her work at the St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre.
The cast also includes Tiffany Bates, LaKeesha T. Bishop-Darty, Gordon Christy, Hope Gutierrez, Charles Montgomery, Sam Ortiz, Atonus Perry, Patti Reeves and Alan Trichell.
This production, directed by Robert Alford, will take place Friday, September 9 and Saturday, September 10 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 11, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the LSUS University Center Theatre. Mature themes make the production recommendable only for ages 15 and up, says Alford.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door; $5 for groups of 5 or more, seniors, students, educators and military. Advance tickets are available at the LSUS Department of Communications, Bronson Hall, Room 309, weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (797-5375). Tickets will also available at the door one hour before performance. For more information, please call 797-5283.
Professional Guest Artist Nancy Cheryll Davis will perform the role of Clare Kendry Bellew. Ms. Davis is the Founding Artistic Director and Producing Director of Towne Street Theatre, Los Angeles’ Premier African-American Theatre. An alumnus of the American Conservatory Theatre Professional Training Program, she received the 1997 Hollywood Naacp Best Actress Image Award For Theatre and was a Woodies Best Actress Nominee for her work at the St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre.
The cast also includes Tiffany Bates, LaKeesha T. Bishop-Darty, Gordon Christy, Hope Gutierrez, Charles Montgomery, Sam Ortiz, Atonus Perry, Patti Reeves and Alan Trichell.
This production, directed by Robert Alford, will take place Friday, September 9 and Saturday, September 10 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 11, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the LSUS University Center Theatre. Mature themes make the production recommendable only for ages 15 and up, says Alford.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door; $5 for groups of 5 or more, seniors, students, educators and military. Advance tickets are available at the LSUS Department of Communications, Bronson Hall, Room 309, weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (797-5375). Tickets will also available at the door one hour before performance. For more information, please call 797-5283.
Blackfriars Stage Company, formerly Shenandoah Shakespeare Express, at Centenary College Sept 20 - 24
Shakespeare's Blackfriars Stage Company (formerly the Shenandaoh Shakespeare Express) will visit Centenary College Sept. 20-24 on its 2005-06 "Atomic Fission" tour, says the college.
The Company will present multiple performances of three plays: Return to the Forbidden Planet, Richard III and Much Ado About Nothing.
Tickets go on sale Sept. 6. Call Centenary’s ticket line at 318-841-7289. Prices for adults are $15; seniors, $10; and students, $8.
Audiences for these performances are composed of students who've read the play as well as teachers and adults who enjoy Shakespeare. Packed into Kilpatrick Hall, the crowd is hyper-aware of the humor in each play. Expect the Blackfriars to offer fast and lighthearted productions.
The Company will present multiple performances of three plays: Return to the Forbidden Planet, Richard III and Much Ado About Nothing.
Tickets go on sale Sept. 6. Call Centenary’s ticket line at 318-841-7289. Prices for adults are $15; seniors, $10; and students, $8.
Audiences for these performances are composed of students who've read the play as well as teachers and adults who enjoy Shakespeare. Packed into Kilpatrick Hall, the crowd is hyper-aware of the humor in each play. Expect the Blackfriars to offer fast and lighthearted productions.
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Lipservice now a trio and playing Noble Savage as well as Java Junction
Sandra Odom writes that "Lipservice, our band of women that used to be 9, has re-grouped again, this time in the form of a trio. Barbara Jarrell, Cookie Garner and I, Sandra Odom, are going to be playing at:
the Noble Savage, downtown, this Wed., Sept 7th, from 8-11 pm,
at Java Junction, across from Centenary College, this Sat., Sept. 10th,
and at Java Junction again Sat., Oct. 1st, from 7-10 pm.
There's no cover at the Savage and a $3 cover at Java Junction.
If you haven't checked out the new Java Junction lately, they're starting to stay open later on weekends to give our fair city a new place to hear some great local acoustic entertainment. They are starting a Jazz Brunch on Sundays.
It's a "no smoking" establishment. I don't think they've got their beer/wine license yet but are working on it. Sarah & Lee Bamburg are the new owners and they're doing a bang-up job of serving fresh, yummy lunch-type foods besides coffees & pastries and are planning to expand the menu on weekends to include a limited (albeit delicious) dinner selection when they have live entertainment.
So please come hear us! I don't think you'll be disappointed."
the Noble Savage, downtown, this Wed., Sept 7th, from 8-11 pm,
at Java Junction, across from Centenary College, this Sat., Sept. 10th,
and at Java Junction again Sat., Oct. 1st, from 7-10 pm.
There's no cover at the Savage and a $3 cover at Java Junction.
If you haven't checked out the new Java Junction lately, they're starting to stay open later on weekends to give our fair city a new place to hear some great local acoustic entertainment. They are starting a Jazz Brunch on Sundays.
It's a "no smoking" establishment. I don't think they've got their beer/wine license yet but are working on it. Sarah & Lee Bamburg are the new owners and they're doing a bang-up job of serving fresh, yummy lunch-type foods besides coffees & pastries and are planning to expand the menu on weekends to include a limited (albeit delicious) dinner selection when they have live entertainment.
So please come hear us! I don't think you'll be disappointed."
Robinson Film Society shelter movie screening volunteers needed
The Robinson Film Center is showing 2 films daily for children at the LSUS Shelter, says Chris Jay. They need volunteers desperately to help serve popcorn, drinks and candy.
Showings are at 1:00 and 3:30 PM daily; volunteers are needed 30 minutes prior to screening.
Please call Sylvia Goodman or Dustin Green (424-9090) to volunteer.
Showings are at 1:00 and 3:30 PM daily; volunteers are needed 30 minutes prior to screening.
Please call Sylvia Goodman or Dustin Green (424-9090) to volunteer.
Bibliophiles: Centenary Book Bazaar & Record Souk Friday, Sept 9 and Sat, Sept 10
The 19th annual Centenary Book Bazaar -- with thousands of used books, records, CDs and tapes -- will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday (Sept. 9) and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 10), says Amy Giglio.
See over 30 categories of books, including bestsellers, encyclopedias, dictionaries, literary classics, novels, textbooks, first editions, rare books and special interest categories. Peruse 3,700 children's books, 1,600 cookbooks and 700 science fiction flights. Not to mention new-age literature, books on tape and CD, and large-print books. Also, all items are in good condition.
There's the Treasure Chest: books published within the past three years. Find coffee table books in the Jewel Box.
A silent auction will feature 15 rare books. While books will be sold on the main floor of the Gold Dome, over 3,000 vinyl records, including many Hollywood, Broadway and television soundtracks, will be sold by the Centenary music sorority, Sigma Alpha Iota, on the upper level.
The annual sale is sponsored by the Centenary Muses, an organization of ethereal beings.
Admission is free and book prices start at 25 cents. For further information, contact Book Bazaar HQ at 318-219-3409 or Ms. Giglio at 318-869-5136.
See over 30 categories of books, including bestsellers, encyclopedias, dictionaries, literary classics, novels, textbooks, first editions, rare books and special interest categories. Peruse 3,700 children's books, 1,600 cookbooks and 700 science fiction flights. Not to mention new-age literature, books on tape and CD, and large-print books. Also, all items are in good condition.
There's the Treasure Chest: books published within the past three years. Find coffee table books in the Jewel Box.
A silent auction will feature 15 rare books. While books will be sold on the main floor of the Gold Dome, over 3,000 vinyl records, including many Hollywood, Broadway and television soundtracks, will be sold by the Centenary music sorority, Sigma Alpha Iota, on the upper level.
The annual sale is sponsored by the Centenary Muses, an organization of ethereal beings.
Admission is free and book prices start at 25 cents. For further information, contact Book Bazaar HQ at 318-219-3409 or Ms. Giglio at 318-869-5136.
Sunday, September 04, 2005
Sculpture by Jay Marks flies at Columbia Cafe this month
Sculpture by Jay Marks will fly from the walls of Columbia Cafe this month, says owner Matthew Linn.
Marks, primarily a wire sculptor, has created a new series of large figures that are gleaming and sinuous of line. "I've found my idiom," exulted Marks at the reception Sunday, Sept 4.
Marks, primarily a wire sculptor, has created a new series of large figures that are gleaming and sinuous of line. "I've found my idiom," exulted Marks at the reception Sunday, Sept 4.
New Orleans cycle design firm, Confederate Motor Co, in exile in Shreveport
JT Nesbitt, motorcycle designer and former Shreveporter, is fifth from the left in this meeting in exile of the New Orleans cycle firm Confederate Motor Co. "The building collapsed," said Dave Hargreaves, "because the people who remodeled the building next to us - skylights, atrium, etc - weakened both structures." The company was located in a historic building at 845 Carondelet St. Matt Chambers (back to camera), Confederate Motorcycles CEO, hosted the meeting at Shreveport's Columbia Cafe.
Web site called "Katrina-I'm OK" / Collecting talent inventory of evacuees in Shreveport area
Perhaps a useful site for the evacuees out there: katrina.im-ok.org
Picked it up from New Orleans writer Todd Price whose A Frolic of my Own (see my blogroll) is oriented towards people in the restaurant, tourism, music and arts. Price is restaurant critic for Figaro.
Those with knowledge of people who've landed in the Spt-Bossier area who are artists, arts administrators and arts-related talent, such as drama, music and singing: ask them to please send me a photo and brief background. That's trudeau@earthlink.net
Picked it up from New Orleans writer Todd Price whose A Frolic of my Own (see my blogroll) is oriented towards people in the restaurant, tourism, music and arts. Price is restaurant critic for Figaro.
Those with knowledge of people who've landed in the Spt-Bossier area who are artists, arts administrators and arts-related talent, such as drama, music and singing: ask them to please send me a photo and brief background. That's trudeau@earthlink.net
Saturday, September 03, 2005
Katrina Relief efforts move swiftly downtown; music and art Sunday, Sept 4, 11 am to midnight at 516 Texas
Katrina Relief
Sunday Sept. 4
Benefit @ Soundstage, 516 Texas Street
11:00 am-12:00 midnight
12 bands, art auction, silent auction of other goods and services
Chris Fowler-Sandlin writes, "Without meaning to solicit donations, I spoke to a couple of people and within hours of finding out about this good intention, I was the recipient of seven different auction items that people wanted me to get to them. Toward that end, I want to offer my services to acquire, catalogue, display, and sell the art on behalf of the fundraiser.
Shreveport Regional Arts Council, upon my telling the Board about the relief concert, instantly donated a framed Meg Seligman "Once Upon a Millennium Moon" poster (a $75.00 value), a signed and numbered William Joyce "Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs" print (a $150.00 value), and a party for 50 in coolspace at artspace (a $500.00 value). Later in the day, Mary Bigelow called me from Chicago to tell me to take her art out of the artspace gift shop (it was for the Robots exhibit, which is over) and donate it to the auction. She has four 3-D collages: three built inside cigar boxes, and one man made out of a lightbulb and other electrical detritus. (Each of the four is a $100.00 value.)
If you would like to donate an art work or art works to this noble cause, you can contact me and/or drop them off at artspace, 710 Texas Street, between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm on Saturday. I will be there all of those hours (I'm training a new staff), and I will receive them and ensure their delivery to the event on Sunday.
Likewise, if you have another auction item to offer, I will gladly accept them or get you in touch with the proper person (I believe Monica Fayad, but I don't have her contact information at this moment). For instance, a gift certificate for a massage or a tattoo? dinner for 2? autographed book? a private concert? t'ai chi lesson? dance lesson? yoga lesson? sign language class? photo shoot? a cookie basket? collectible books? You name it, and if we can get the right audience there for the benefit, it'll for sure make some money for the relief effort.
The third way you can help is to get people there. Send the invitation to everyone on your list and ask them to do the same. The more people that come, the more that is collected at the door, the more opportunities for art sales and other auction item sales. Plus, the more people that are there, the more people will be bidding against each other to drive the prices of the art, etc., up; thus, making more money for the relief effort.
Lastly, help by coming yourself and spending some money to hear some great local bands and buy some great local art.
(By the way, the collection of art for the silent auction is growing. I've received about 35 pieces at this point with promises of more being delivered tomorrow.)"
Thanks in advance,
Chris Fowler-Sandlin
673-6535 (artspace)
349-1541
chris@shrevearts.org (artspace)
Debbie Engle writes about the efforts of First United Methodist Church downtown: "Just learned last night that we've opened our gym to house 30-50 staff & family from the VA Hospital in N.O. We need volunteers to be there at the church with evacuees. Contact for church evacuee shelter is Tom Howe: 469-1526; all other efforts are coordinated by me....424-7771 is my office number.
There is also a HUGE need for cash donations at the NWLA Food Bank.
Sunday Sept. 4
Benefit @ Soundstage, 516 Texas Street
11:00 am-12:00 midnight
12 bands, art auction, silent auction of other goods and services
Chris Fowler-Sandlin writes, "Without meaning to solicit donations, I spoke to a couple of people and within hours of finding out about this good intention, I was the recipient of seven different auction items that people wanted me to get to them. Toward that end, I want to offer my services to acquire, catalogue, display, and sell the art on behalf of the fundraiser.
Shreveport Regional Arts Council, upon my telling the Board about the relief concert, instantly donated a framed Meg Seligman "Once Upon a Millennium Moon" poster (a $75.00 value), a signed and numbered William Joyce "Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs" print (a $150.00 value), and a party for 50 in coolspace at artspace (a $500.00 value). Later in the day, Mary Bigelow called me from Chicago to tell me to take her art out of the artspace gift shop (it was for the Robots exhibit, which is over) and donate it to the auction. She has four 3-D collages: three built inside cigar boxes, and one man made out of a lightbulb and other electrical detritus. (Each of the four is a $100.00 value.)
If you would like to donate an art work or art works to this noble cause, you can contact me and/or drop them off at artspace, 710 Texas Street, between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm on Saturday. I will be there all of those hours (I'm training a new staff), and I will receive them and ensure their delivery to the event on Sunday.
Likewise, if you have another auction item to offer, I will gladly accept them or get you in touch with the proper person (I believe Monica Fayad, but I don't have her contact information at this moment). For instance, a gift certificate for a massage or a tattoo? dinner for 2? autographed book? a private concert? t'ai chi lesson? dance lesson? yoga lesson? sign language class? photo shoot? a cookie basket? collectible books? You name it, and if we can get the right audience there for the benefit, it'll for sure make some money for the relief effort.
The third way you can help is to get people there. Send the invitation to everyone on your list and ask them to do the same. The more people that come, the more that is collected at the door, the more opportunities for art sales and other auction item sales. Plus, the more people that are there, the more people will be bidding against each other to drive the prices of the art, etc., up; thus, making more money for the relief effort.
Lastly, help by coming yourself and spending some money to hear some great local bands and buy some great local art.
(By the way, the collection of art for the silent auction is growing. I've received about 35 pieces at this point with promises of more being delivered tomorrow.)"
Thanks in advance,
Chris Fowler-Sandlin
673-6535 (artspace)
349-1541
chris@shrevearts.org (artspace)
Debbie Engle writes about the efforts of First United Methodist Church downtown: "Just learned last night that we've opened our gym to house 30-50 staff & family from the VA Hospital in N.O. We need volunteers to be there at the church with evacuees. Contact for church evacuee shelter is Tom Howe: 469-1526; all other efforts are coordinated by me....424-7771 is my office number.
There is also a HUGE need for cash donations at the NWLA Food Bank.
Katrina Artists Relief efforts begin at Artspace with artists, administrators and donors
Katrina Artists Relief is the new undertaking by Artspace and Shreveport Regional Arts Council. "At this point it's less about art and expression at Artspace and more about art and helping people," said Artspace artistic director Bill Joyce.
Some 50 artists and administrators met at Artspace Saturday to mark the cancellation of the Dia De Los Muertos exhibit (in truth, postponed for a year) and to plan the post-Katrina arts-minded outreach.
Ideas to share? Please post them here or email Pam Atchison (pam@shrevearts.org) or me (trudeau@earthlink.net).
Among the bright spots at the meeting was a donation of the use of a riverfront building by Jodie Glorioso. Sandi Kallenberg also announced donation of $10,000 for Artists Relief efforts by her husband's company. Pam Atchison said that she would be shocked if any arts grants monies continued to flow from Baton Rouge.
Some 50 artists and administrators met at Artspace Saturday to mark the cancellation of the Dia De Los Muertos exhibit (in truth, postponed for a year) and to plan the post-Katrina arts-minded outreach.
Ideas to share? Please post them here or email Pam Atchison (pam@shrevearts.org) or me (trudeau@earthlink.net).
Among the bright spots at the meeting was a donation of the use of a riverfront building by Jodie Glorioso. Sandi Kallenberg also announced donation of $10,000 for Artists Relief efforts by her husband's company. Pam Atchison said that she would be shocked if any arts grants monies continued to flow from Baton Rouge.
Katrina / Faces of New Orleans: Reina Casimire, singer
Reina Casimire, New Orleanian, was a VP at a pain clinic before Katrina, she said. At the Katrina Artists Relief meeting at Artspace she told SptBlog she was ready to begin a career in singing. Yet any gainful employment will be appreciated, she said. You may email me for her resume.
Katrina / faces of New Orleans: Upenda Glover, Arts Administrator
New Orleanian Upenda Glover needs gainful employment, she said at the Katrina Artists Relief meeting at Artspace. She is an art events administrator ("Don't waste time; I get the job done!" she wrote) and entrepreneur. Contact her at upenda@yahoo.com.
Katrina Artists Relief Meeting, Artspace: Upenda, Angelique, Leia, Reina
Artists from the New Orleans / Gulf shore area are struggling with displacement. At Artspace in Shreveport New Orleanians Openda Glover and Reina Casimire met with local organizers Angelique Feaster, artistic director of of Mahogany Ensemble Theater, and Meadows Museum of Art education director Leia Lewis (middle, l - r). The Pamoja Arts Society will sponsor the Pamoja Family Carnival Fundraiser next week at Linwood Village, said Lewis. More details soon at SptBlog.
New Orleans-area artists in exile; please check in here
Chefs, designers, musicians and artists as well as atttorneys and teachers are among the Crescent City and Gulf rim evacuees who are establishing new bases in Shreveport. Instead of watching them float like exotic ducks atop the local water we might try another type of welcome: help integrate them into the local scene.
With the fresh talent on the scene several areas of local life might take an upward turn. Would you find Columbia Cafe, for instance, worth increased patronage if it began to feature a New Orleans chef one night a week?
Live music might begin to have some real Funky Meter if we get a few Big Easy drummers into local bands. Second lining at a time other than Mardi Gras? Yes. It wouldn't hurt Shreveport to have a bit of Bourbon St on Texas St.
And Carnival planners might revamp the musical scope of krewe parties and parades if a real-deal Creole brass band hits the scene.
From Julia St. we might get seriously capable painters, sculptors and designers. If so, let us identify them and let their work raise the local standards for competence in artistic activity.
Many areas of local life might move up a notch in quality. There's going to be a new batch of skilled substitute teachers on the market. There are going to be restaurant critics, essayists and comics on the loose. Let's put them to work here. Shreveport stands to slightly reconstitute itself with this influx of people from a vibrant part of the state. The question is: how to do we make it a rebirth that is beneficial to both parties?
For my part, I welcome newly-arrived writers, photogs, designers, musicians and visual artists to email me with a link to their web sites. I will happily feature them on this blog. Refugees, please send me a photo of yourself, of work, an essay, a CD, an illustrated resume.
Welcome to Shrevetown. Fresh energy and style is welcome here.
Here's an example of what I'm talking about from New Orleans writer Todd Price's blog, A Frolic of my Own: "Everywhere I went in Shreveport I found refugees from New Orleans. A man from Metairie was at the garage, where I had to get a new starter installed on the car. While I waited at the coffee shop, I met Tony Dagradi of Astral Project."
Pam Atchison and the SRAC board have announced that the Dia De Los Muertos exhibit will not be presented at Artspace. She told the Times it would be insensitive to Louisianians struggling with chaotic lives to continue with business as usual. Artspace will attempt to provide a home for "evacuees and displaced artists and arts adminsitrators."
With the fresh talent on the scene several areas of local life might take an upward turn. Would you find Columbia Cafe, for instance, worth increased patronage if it began to feature a New Orleans chef one night a week?
Live music might begin to have some real Funky Meter if we get a few Big Easy drummers into local bands. Second lining at a time other than Mardi Gras? Yes. It wouldn't hurt Shreveport to have a bit of Bourbon St on Texas St.
And Carnival planners might revamp the musical scope of krewe parties and parades if a real-deal Creole brass band hits the scene.
From Julia St. we might get seriously capable painters, sculptors and designers. If so, let us identify them and let their work raise the local standards for competence in artistic activity.
Many areas of local life might move up a notch in quality. There's going to be a new batch of skilled substitute teachers on the market. There are going to be restaurant critics, essayists and comics on the loose. Let's put them to work here. Shreveport stands to slightly reconstitute itself with this influx of people from a vibrant part of the state. The question is: how to do we make it a rebirth that is beneficial to both parties?
For my part, I welcome newly-arrived writers, photogs, designers, musicians and visual artists to email me with a link to their web sites. I will happily feature them on this blog. Refugees, please send me a photo of yourself, of work, an essay, a CD, an illustrated resume.
Welcome to Shrevetown. Fresh energy and style is welcome here.
Here's an example of what I'm talking about from New Orleans writer Todd Price's blog, A Frolic of my Own: "Everywhere I went in Shreveport I found refugees from New Orleans. A man from Metairie was at the garage, where I had to get a new starter installed on the car. While I waited at the coffee shop, I met Tony Dagradi of Astral Project."
Pam Atchison and the SRAC board have announced that the Dia De Los Muertos exhibit will not be presented at Artspace. She told the Times it would be insensitive to Louisianians struggling with chaotic lives to continue with business as usual. Artspace will attempt to provide a home for "evacuees and displaced artists and arts adminsitrators."
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Hurricane Party doesn't seem to be the right word, given the tragedy involved, but ...
On Texas St at Tipitina's Office Co-op you will find some of the region's most helpful people, among them Dan Garner and his teenage kids, Paul and Susan. In fact, Paul designed this poster.
Your contributions will be in conscientious hands and I promise you will be entertained and enlightened by nipping downtown to Shreveport's Tipitina's benefit.
See the post below for more details, please.
Your contributions will be in conscientious hands and I promise you will be entertained and enlightened by nipping downtown to Shreveport's Tipitina's benefit.
See the post below for more details, please.
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Katrina floods city with refugees; benefits ahead to aid victims of the Louisiana catastrophe that is actually a national disaster
Tipitna's Music Office Co-Op/Shreveport and 516 soundstage present the "Hurricane Party!"
A week full of events to benefit the hurricane victims. Each day features a separate event with proceeds and donations, etc. to assist the displaced hurricane victims.
Wednesday, August 31 9AM- Thursday, September 8 12AM (Midnight)
516 soundstage opens its doors as an air conditioned shelter for displaced musicians and their families. A secure storage facility for music equipment is provided, as well as a drop off point for canned goods, clothing, toys, and toiletries to be distributed through the Red Cross and Christian Service.
Displaced Musicians may play for tips.
OTHER EVENTS INCLUDE:
Wednesday, August 31 7PM-until: ACOUSTIC JAM
Open acoustic jam with Kurt Copeland and the Congregation. Displaced Musicians may play for tips.
Thursday, September 1 7PM-until: SONGWRITER'S NIGHT
Hosted by Heather Romero. Displaced Musicians may play for tips.
Friday and Saturday, September 2nd & 3rd: SCHEDULED SHOWS
The shows must go on. Featuring American Tragedy.
SUNDAY, September 4th, 11AM-MIDNIGHT: HURRICANE JAM!
Bring canned goods, clothing & toiletry donations, etc. as admission. Line up includes: Dirtfoot, Mars Vegas, Infinite Division, Redshift, DJ Jalapeno, Artscool, DJ Quickie Mart, Amelia Blake, Heather Romero, and many others.
Displaced Musicians may play for tips.
All times are subject to change.
For more information contact:
Dan Garner at Tipitina's Music Office Co-Op/Shreveport (318) 934-0000
or Tom E. Gun (318) 226-0901.
Carter Sutton writes "Daniel Keele created the poster. In the past 36 hours, I have been amazed at the generosity people have displayed in helping with show."
A week full of events to benefit the hurricane victims. Each day features a separate event with proceeds and donations, etc. to assist the displaced hurricane victims.
Wednesday, August 31 9AM- Thursday, September 8 12AM (Midnight)
516 soundstage opens its doors as an air conditioned shelter for displaced musicians and their families. A secure storage facility for music equipment is provided, as well as a drop off point for canned goods, clothing, toys, and toiletries to be distributed through the Red Cross and Christian Service.
Displaced Musicians may play for tips.
OTHER EVENTS INCLUDE:
Wednesday, August 31 7PM-until: ACOUSTIC JAM
Open acoustic jam with Kurt Copeland and the Congregation. Displaced Musicians may play for tips.
Thursday, September 1 7PM-until: SONGWRITER'S NIGHT
Hosted by Heather Romero. Displaced Musicians may play for tips.
Friday and Saturday, September 2nd & 3rd: SCHEDULED SHOWS
The shows must go on. Featuring American Tragedy.
SUNDAY, September 4th, 11AM-MIDNIGHT: HURRICANE JAM!
Bring canned goods, clothing & toiletry donations, etc. as admission. Line up includes: Dirtfoot, Mars Vegas, Infinite Division, Redshift, DJ Jalapeno, Artscool, DJ Quickie Mart, Amelia Blake, Heather Romero, and many others.
Displaced Musicians may play for tips.
All times are subject to change.
For more information contact:
Dan Garner at Tipitina's Music Office Co-Op/Shreveport (318) 934-0000
or Tom E. Gun (318) 226-0901.
Carter Sutton writes "Daniel Keele created the poster. In the past 36 hours, I have been amazed at the generosity people have displayed in helping with show."
Sunday, August 28, 2005
Dance under the stars with Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet, La Dance Theater and other troupes Sat, Sept 10, 7 pm
Ballet Under the Stars, presented by the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet (SMB), will be held Saturday, September 10, in downtown Shreveport’s Festival Plaza, at 7 p.m. Admission is free, says SMB's Susan Gross.
Balletists will share the stage with jazzers and modern dance movers as SMB gives way to performances by Louisiana Dance Theatre, Power & Grace, and Cyndi’s Dancers of Homer, Louisiana.
During intermission, children in the audience will be invited to perform onstage.
More info: Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet office at 459-1457.
This outdoor event is electric with springy energy and has proven itself worthy of highest recommendations.
Balletists will share the stage with jazzers and modern dance movers as SMB gives way to performances by Louisiana Dance Theatre, Power & Grace, and Cyndi’s Dancers of Homer, Louisiana.
During intermission, children in the audience will be invited to perform onstage.
More info: Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet office at 459-1457.
This outdoor event is electric with springy energy and has proven itself worthy of highest recommendations.
Saturday, August 27, 2005
Gypsy Mountain at the Noble Savage, Sat, Aug 27
"The Noble Savage is our favorite venue," writes Don Echols, bassist for Gypsy Mountain. "We're playing there Sat, Aug 27." The Gypsy Mountain brotherhood, as singer Will Maranto likes to put it, is all about good time rock and roll. Their influences are ecelectic, ranging from early rock to Eagles and Steve Miller. The Gypsy Mountain CD is a solid piece of work, as are the dishes on the menu at Noble Savage.
Among my favorites at the Noble Savage are the gourmet pizzas. Some of the beers are so thick they are a virtual meal-in-a-bottle.
More info: 221-1781.
Among my favorites at the Noble Savage are the gourmet pizzas. Some of the beers are so thick they are a virtual meal-in-a-bottle.
More info: 221-1781.
Friday, August 26, 2005
King's Hwy across from Centenary: fresh Java Junction
"The coffee got us in - but the food is what I really want to do. Food is my love. And music goes hand in hand with it," says Lee Bamburg of his sleekly re-decorated Java Junction.
On the corner of King's and Alexander St. and across from Centenary College, the spot is aiming itself toward the college and med school crowd. The wi-fi connection is complimentary and the coffee is Lavazza, which Bamburg says is the most popular coffee in Italy.
A graduate of BPCC's culinary program - "I studied under Chef Liz Dixon" - Bamburg apprenticed in his dad's - Michael Bamburg - restaurants in Bossier and Minden.
The music is being performed early - 7 to 10 pm - and it's an all-ages shop. Performing acoustically Fri, Aug 26, is Keith Horton ($5).
Following Horton:
Lipservice Trio - Sept. 10
Danny Wilder - Sept. 16
Sweet Nadines - Sept. 17
Danny Wilder - Sept. 23
Sweet Nadines - Sept. 24
Lipservice Trio - Oct. 1
Bamburg's favorite sandwich: grilled chicken with balsamic vinegar and olive oil on a bun; it's called the Chicken Alexander for the street next door.
Java Junction: 865-9313.
On the corner of King's and Alexander St. and across from Centenary College, the spot is aiming itself toward the college and med school crowd. The wi-fi connection is complimentary and the coffee is Lavazza, which Bamburg says is the most popular coffee in Italy.
A graduate of BPCC's culinary program - "I studied under Chef Liz Dixon" - Bamburg apprenticed in his dad's - Michael Bamburg - restaurants in Bossier and Minden.
The music is being performed early - 7 to 10 pm - and it's an all-ages shop. Performing acoustically Fri, Aug 26, is Keith Horton ($5).
Following Horton:
Lipservice Trio - Sept. 10
Danny Wilder - Sept. 16
Sweet Nadines - Sept. 17
Danny Wilder - Sept. 23
Sweet Nadines - Sept. 24
Lipservice Trio - Oct. 1
Bamburg's favorite sandwich: grilled chicken with balsamic vinegar and olive oil on a bun; it's called the Chicken Alexander for the street next door.
Java Junction: 865-9313.
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Paintings by Seattlite Barbara Earl Thomas at Meadows Museum
Although from Seattle, painter Barbara Earl Thomas has been influenced by her Southern heritage. Of her work she states, “I am a maker, a painter and storyteller filled with all the history and lore my Louisiana family brought to the northwest in the 1940s. When I paint or write, my hand is moved by Southern life imposed on a Northwest landscape. In Shreveport, I return to a place I’ve never been, but that has so shaped my view of the world that I can only call it home.”
See her paintings - in layered egg tempera - at Meadows Museum of Art, Centenary College.
Thursday, Sept. 8, Public convocation on campus with Barbara Earl Thomas, 11 a.m., Hurley School of Music, Anderson Auditorium. Ms. Thomas will speak on the topic "sense of place"—how one's identity and understanding of the world is shaped by his or her family of origin and the community(ies)to which he or she is connected by birth, choice and other circumstances.
Saturday, Sept. 10, 6- 7:30 p.m. in the Meadows Museum
Members’ Reception for Barbara Earl Thomas
Sunday, Sept. 11, 2- 3 p.m. in the Meadows Museum
Lecture entitled The Big Fish by Barbara Earl Thomas
Meadows Museum of Art: 2911 Centenary Boulevard. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from noon–4 pm.; Thursday from noon-5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Admission free. For more information: 318-869-5040.
See her paintings - in layered egg tempera - at Meadows Museum of Art, Centenary College.
Thursday, Sept. 8, Public convocation on campus with Barbara Earl Thomas, 11 a.m., Hurley School of Music, Anderson Auditorium. Ms. Thomas will speak on the topic "sense of place"—how one's identity and understanding of the world is shaped by his or her family of origin and the community(ies)to which he or she is connected by birth, choice and other circumstances.
Saturday, Sept. 10, 6- 7:30 p.m. in the Meadows Museum
Members’ Reception for Barbara Earl Thomas
Sunday, Sept. 11, 2- 3 p.m. in the Meadows Museum
Lecture entitled The Big Fish by Barbara Earl Thomas
Meadows Museum of Art: 2911 Centenary Boulevard. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from noon–4 pm.; Thursday from noon-5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Admission free. For more information: 318-869-5040.
Monday, August 22, 2005
"Hey, God;" Louisiana Film Fest winners air on LPB Sunday, Aug 28, 2:30 pm
Louisiana Public Broadcasting will air the winning entries from the 2004 Louisiana Film Festival-Student Division on Sunday, August 28th at 2:30 P.M., says Chris Jay. In the Shreveport-Bossier region, the films will air on KLTS-TV24. KLTS runs on Cox Cable Channel 13 in Bossier City and Channel 11 on Time-Warner Cable in Shreveport.
Former Captain Shreve student Chris Lyon and former Caddo Magnet student Luke Lee were the Grand Prize winners for their modern day adaptation of the Julius Caesar story entitled “Et Tu”. Both were seniors when they produced the film. Caddo Magnet students Danny Lachman, Evan Falbaum and Hunter Carter won the LPB Award for their films “Hey, God”, “Sweat Slayer” and “Daddy”.
“Making the film is only part of the challenge young filmmakers are faced with,” said winning director Chris Lyon. “Often, the real challenge is finding an audience. The Louisiana Film Festival is a great way for young filmmakers to get exposure.”
The Louisiana Film Festival-Student Division, a co-presentation of The Robinson Film Center and Centenary College, will return March 31st-April 1st, 2006. Students and educators interested in submitting original films produced by K-12 students may contact Dr. Michelle Glaros at (318) 869-5264 or e-mail mglaros@centenary.edu.
The Robinson Film Center is a Shreveport-based not-for-profit organization committed to establishing a venue for the best in classic, independent and foreign cinema while serving as a regional resource for filmmakers and educators.
Former Captain Shreve student Chris Lyon and former Caddo Magnet student Luke Lee were the Grand Prize winners for their modern day adaptation of the Julius Caesar story entitled “Et Tu”. Both were seniors when they produced the film. Caddo Magnet students Danny Lachman, Evan Falbaum and Hunter Carter won the LPB Award for their films “Hey, God”, “Sweat Slayer” and “Daddy”.
“Making the film is only part of the challenge young filmmakers are faced with,” said winning director Chris Lyon. “Often, the real challenge is finding an audience. The Louisiana Film Festival is a great way for young filmmakers to get exposure.”
The Louisiana Film Festival-Student Division, a co-presentation of The Robinson Film Center and Centenary College, will return March 31st-April 1st, 2006. Students and educators interested in submitting original films produced by K-12 students may contact Dr. Michelle Glaros at (318) 869-5264 or e-mail mglaros@centenary.edu.
The Robinson Film Center is a Shreveport-based not-for-profit organization committed to establishing a venue for the best in classic, independent and foreign cinema while serving as a regional resource for filmmakers and educators.
Sunday, August 21, 2005
Steve Cropper at the James Burton Guitar Blowout / review by Jim Huckabay
Jim Huckabay, designer, advertising maven and passionate guitarist, wrote SptBlog about his enjoyment of the James Burton & Friends concert at the Municipal Auditorium:
"I was surprised at the guitarsmanship of Johnny Rivers - apparently he did all of the lead work on his early recordings. And his vocals are still very strong.
But the real sleeper was Steve Cropper. I've heard him interviewed, and he said he wasn't much of a lead player, but that he had a talent for finding and setting the groove and pocket. However, his performance proved that wrong. He's a competent lead, with minimal notes but soulful, "big note" playing. He performed both lead and vocals on "Midnight Hour" and "Sittin' n the Dock of the Bay." Very competent vocalist, AND, he nailed all the fills and accompaniment from the recordings. He even did a very full guitar version of the horn break on Midnight Hour.
The jam with "Green Onions" was the highlight of the evening. Great Hammond organ, Dr. John on piano, plus Steve Wariner, Jeff Baxter and Burton. Cropper has a big, southern boy heart, and it showed. He mentioned his fondness for the city of Shreveport and his wedding here 17 years ago. He's still married.
Acoustic soloist Doyle Sykes was the most gifted player, and Steve Wariner did an excellent acoustic set as well.
There was the expected fast playing by Eric Johnson and Brad Paisley, but their rapid fire licks were dulled in the closing jam by too much overall band and bass volume.
Ever heard of Greg Koch or Roscoe Beck? Very good, very solid. Excellent lady drummer.
Attendance? 2/3 to 3/4 capacity. Most of the crowd seemed like Elvis fans."
Huckabay founded and produces award-winning work at Focus Communications, Inc., 219-7688.
"I was surprised at the guitarsmanship of Johnny Rivers - apparently he did all of the lead work on his early recordings. And his vocals are still very strong.
But the real sleeper was Steve Cropper. I've heard him interviewed, and he said he wasn't much of a lead player, but that he had a talent for finding and setting the groove and pocket. However, his performance proved that wrong. He's a competent lead, with minimal notes but soulful, "big note" playing. He performed both lead and vocals on "Midnight Hour" and "Sittin' n the Dock of the Bay." Very competent vocalist, AND, he nailed all the fills and accompaniment from the recordings. He even did a very full guitar version of the horn break on Midnight Hour.
The jam with "Green Onions" was the highlight of the evening. Great Hammond organ, Dr. John on piano, plus Steve Wariner, Jeff Baxter and Burton. Cropper has a big, southern boy heart, and it showed. He mentioned his fondness for the city of Shreveport and his wedding here 17 years ago. He's still married.
Acoustic soloist Doyle Sykes was the most gifted player, and Steve Wariner did an excellent acoustic set as well.
There was the expected fast playing by Eric Johnson and Brad Paisley, but their rapid fire licks were dulled in the closing jam by too much overall band and bass volume.
Ever heard of Greg Koch or Roscoe Beck? Very good, very solid. Excellent lady drummer.
Attendance? 2/3 to 3/4 capacity. Most of the crowd seemed like Elvis fans."
Huckabay founded and produces award-winning work at Focus Communications, Inc., 219-7688.
Experimental Crustacean Cinema event accessible and fast-paced / review by Chris Jay
Though it contained films created by the scuttling of crustaceans and the smearing of human blood, the 5th Annual International Experimental Cinema Exposition (somehow represented by the acronym T.I.E.), on Saturday, August 20th, was one of the most accessible and fast-paced Minicine? events in recent memory. Housed in the upstairs gallery of ArtSpace, the event lacked the decidedly basement aesthetic of most Minicine? events, but benefited from ArtSpace’s air conditioning – something that one usually has to forego to see a Minicine? program.
The films were mostly short, beautiful, and eerie. Several were created without the use of a camera, including What the Water Said, Nos. 1-3, which was created as a result of the film being chewed and crawled upon by creatures on the ocean floor. The resulting film is like seeing 24 Jackson Pollock canvases per second. The audio track of the film strip has been affected by the submersion process as well, and in a beautiful meeting of medium and message, the film roars and crashes like the ocean at high tide. This film summarizes what I liked most about every film screened Saturday night: experimental techniques complemented the story of each film, instead of stealing the spotlight and becoming the film’s focus. The frantic, impressionist pinhole photography of My Life As A Bee gives the viewer a first-person account of a bee’s travels from flower to flower. Metaphysical Education uses found footage from educational films to address the formation of male identity, borrowing a technique pioneered by Michael Wallin’s Decodings. Meridian Days applies unorthodox editing techniques and time-lapse photography to toy with the viewer’s perception of time and place, just as the narrator has lost the ability to comprehend where he and his mother are, both literally and in the grander scheme.
The TIE event was extremely well-programmed and comfortable, making it the perfect opportunity to sample the Minicine? experience. If you missed out, there’s another great event on the horizon: David Nelson has scheduled a performance by prolific live soundtracking artists Devil Music Ensemble. They’ll be visiting Shreveport on October 5th to perform a live soundtrack to F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu.
Chris Jay, of the Robinson Film Center, penned this review for SptBlog out of his passion for film and his accessible, fast-paced altruism.
Hope you will consider writing for SptBlog in your area of passionate point of view.
The films were mostly short, beautiful, and eerie. Several were created without the use of a camera, including What the Water Said, Nos. 1-3, which was created as a result of the film being chewed and crawled upon by creatures on the ocean floor. The resulting film is like seeing 24 Jackson Pollock canvases per second. The audio track of the film strip has been affected by the submersion process as well, and in a beautiful meeting of medium and message, the film roars and crashes like the ocean at high tide. This film summarizes what I liked most about every film screened Saturday night: experimental techniques complemented the story of each film, instead of stealing the spotlight and becoming the film’s focus. The frantic, impressionist pinhole photography of My Life As A Bee gives the viewer a first-person account of a bee’s travels from flower to flower. Metaphysical Education uses found footage from educational films to address the formation of male identity, borrowing a technique pioneered by Michael Wallin’s Decodings. Meridian Days applies unorthodox editing techniques and time-lapse photography to toy with the viewer’s perception of time and place, just as the narrator has lost the ability to comprehend where he and his mother are, both literally and in the grander scheme.
The TIE event was extremely well-programmed and comfortable, making it the perfect opportunity to sample the Minicine? experience. If you missed out, there’s another great event on the horizon: David Nelson has scheduled a performance by prolific live soundtracking artists Devil Music Ensemble. They’ll be visiting Shreveport on October 5th to perform a live soundtrack to F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu.
Chris Jay, of the Robinson Film Center, penned this review for SptBlog out of his passion for film and his accessible, fast-paced altruism.
Hope you will consider writing for SptBlog in your area of passionate point of view.
Friday, August 19, 2005
International Experimental Cinema Exposition at Artspace Sat, Aug 20, 8 pm
Experimental films will etch the screen at Artspace Saturday night, says David Nelson.
This Minicine program "consists of a grouping of hand-made and personal esoteric film experiments from a selection of contemporary film artists from around the world, including, USA, Germany, India and Canada... Representing a range of alternative filmmaking processes including, cameraless, photogram, pin-hole, direct attack, ocean-tossed and more... All these works are on film."
More at The International Experimental Cinema Exposition.
8 pm; $5 per. Artspace: 673-6535.
TIE Founder/Curator Christopher May (Denver, CO) will be present to screen and discuss this program, adds Nelson.
This Minicine program "consists of a grouping of hand-made and personal esoteric film experiments from a selection of contemporary film artists from around the world, including, USA, Germany, India and Canada... Representing a range of alternative filmmaking processes including, cameraless, photogram, pin-hole, direct attack, ocean-tossed and more... All these works are on film."
More at The International Experimental Cinema Exposition.
8 pm; $5 per. Artspace: 673-6535.
TIE Founder/Curator Christopher May (Denver, CO) will be present to screen and discuss this program, adds Nelson.
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Roaring 20's Benefit for the Strand Theater Fri, Sept 16
Stranded in Time – A Bootleg Birthday Bash is Friday, September 16 from 7 until 11, at the baroque downtown fun center called the Strand Theater.
Tickets are $100, says Penne Mobley; the theme is the “roaring 20s.” Music will come from the Harmon Drew Super Group. Superior Steakhouse and Ernest’s New Orleans Restaurant and Bon Appetit wil make sure there is a roaring supper. Auction items will include signed posters of past shows and architectural renderings of the Strand, pre-construction.
Subterranean tours are $25 extra and worth it, says Danny Fogger - you shall see the sanctuary called the Gentleman’s smoking room. Booze will be served from bathtubs. The Strand's Andrea promises, additionally, "a lot of unannounced, fun, crazy stuff." See more at the Strand's web site.
Monday, August 15, 2005
Monjunis gets plaudits at new site: Shreveportreviewer.com
If you're like us you love to evaluate the deliciousness of meals. We are quick to judge and measure and discuss our restaurant fare. After all, for years I was in and out of New Orleans, a city where people love food and are quick to analyze it. Also, I was a waiter in Shreveport - Fertitta's L'Italy, Fertitta's Central Station and Sleepy's. Additionally, I once wrote the restaurant review column for the Shreveport Journal.
Thus I'm happy to see a new local site devoted to restaurant evaluation: Shreveportreviewer.com.
It was founded by a fellow who has asked me not to use his name: "The reason I'd like to remain anonymous to the rest of the world is so no one knows when they're being reviewed. I actually haven't started leaving a note for my servers yet, but I do plan to start soon. I will only do it when I'm not paying with plastic, though, so no one can put a face with a name."
His sense of caution may be a bit over-wrought but
I think the site has terrific utility and will be helpful to the dining scene. There's a forum for negative reviews and one for the positive. So far I happen to agree with most of the reviews posted, such as IHOP and On the Border, annh, and Monjuni's and Carrabba's, yay.
Thus I'm happy to see a new local site devoted to restaurant evaluation: Shreveportreviewer.com.
It was founded by a fellow who has asked me not to use his name: "The reason I'd like to remain anonymous to the rest of the world is so no one knows when they're being reviewed. I actually haven't started leaving a note for my servers yet, but I do plan to start soon. I will only do it when I'm not paying with plastic, though, so no one can put a face with a name."
His sense of caution may be a bit over-wrought but
I think the site has terrific utility and will be helpful to the dining scene. There's a forum for negative reviews and one for the positive. So far I happen to agree with most of the reviews posted, such as IHOP and On the Border, annh, and Monjuni's and Carrabba's, yay.
Friday, August 12, 2005
Gypsy Mountain playing Red River Entertainment District Fri, Aug 12, 8:30 pm
Will Maranto writes from atop a nearby peak, "The Gypsy Mountain Brotherhood will be performing on the Red River District Stage Friday Night, Aug. 12, from, I believe, 8:30-12:30. We've got a new PA that I'm dying to try out. The sound should be nice and warm. We would love to see any and all."
Their new CD got a positive review at SptBlog.
Their new CD got a positive review at SptBlog.
Thursday, August 11, 2005
Guitarists aged 6 through 21 are invited to compete via Tipitina's Co-op and the James Burton Intl Guitar Fest
The James Burton International Guitar Festival and Tipitina's Music Office Co-Op are holding a talent competition for guitar players ages 6 through
21, says Tip's guitar slinger Dan Garner. Winners will receive a free recording session at Odyssey Sound Lab produced by James Burton, a free year-long membership at Tipitina's Music Office Co-Op, and other pow prizes.
The competition is open to all guitarists, acoustic or electric, in any style, says Garner.
Auditions will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 13th and 14th, from noon to 6 PM, at Tipitina's Music Office Co-Op, 700 Texas Street in Shreveport, right next to Artspace, says Tip's other guitarist, Todd Souvignier.
Players selected from the auditions will compete onstage at the Expo Hall during the James Burton International Guitar Festival.
Elementary school players will perform on Friday, August 19; Junior High guitarists on Saturday the 20th; High Schoolers and older will play on Sunday August 21st. One winner will be selected from each age group for a total of four grand prize winners. Call (318) 934-0000 for more information, email
dan@tipitinas.com or visit TipsCo-opShreveport.
21, says Tip's guitar slinger Dan Garner. Winners will receive a free recording session at Odyssey Sound Lab produced by James Burton, a free year-long membership at Tipitina's Music Office Co-Op, and other pow prizes.
The competition is open to all guitarists, acoustic or electric, in any style, says Garner.
Auditions will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 13th and 14th, from noon to 6 PM, at Tipitina's Music Office Co-Op, 700 Texas Street in Shreveport, right next to Artspace, says Tip's other guitarist, Todd Souvignier.
Players selected from the auditions will compete onstage at the Expo Hall during the James Burton International Guitar Festival.
Elementary school players will perform on Friday, August 19; Junior High guitarists on Saturday the 20th; High Schoolers and older will play on Sunday August 21st. One winner will be selected from each age group for a total of four grand prize winners. Call (318) 934-0000 for more information, email
dan@tipitinas.com or visit TipsCo-opShreveport.
Dirtfoot and the Dimestore Troubadours at Lil Joes Fri, Aug 12
Time travel sideways with the cinematic Dirtfoot at Lil Joes Friday, Aug 12, about 10 pm. Opening is a gravelly-voiced coffee house duo from New Orleans called Dimestore Troubadours.
Dirtfoot has a new percussionist, says lead singer Matt Hazelton. The new beard in the lineup calls himself the Dirtfoot "pots and pansist." He is Aaron Butler, Centenary music school drummer and student of all the percussive and musical arts. Butler is the new drummer for experimentalist noise rockers Red Shift.
Butler is also a Photoshopper and capable graphic designer. This piece is illustrated with his Dirtfoot flyer.
Dirtfoot has a new percussionist, says lead singer Matt Hazelton. The new beard in the lineup calls himself the Dirtfoot "pots and pansist." He is Aaron Butler, Centenary music school drummer and student of all the percussive and musical arts. Butler is the new drummer for experimentalist noise rockers Red Shift.
Butler is also a Photoshopper and capable graphic designer. This piece is illustrated with his Dirtfoot flyer.
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Leland Strebeck's Screaming Strange Somethings at the NWLaArtGallery.com show, Artspace
At the Second Annual Physical Manifestation of artists who are part of Northwest Louisiana Art Gallery.com, this was a much-discussed piece: Leland Strebeck's Screaming Strange Somethings. There are nine small paintings hanging on their own furry background. At $200, it is a wholesale price and a terrific gift for a 20-something. Strebeck is capable, productive and growing in vision. He's quite a collectable artist, notes Michael Harold.
See some 30 paintings and multi-media pieces in the beautifully-lighted upstairs room at Artspace, recently converted to gallery space.
Already sold are pieces by Rachel Stuart-Haas, Noma Fowler-Sandlin and Sandi K. Connolls, says Artspace.
More info: 673-6535.
See some 30 paintings and multi-media pieces in the beautifully-lighted upstairs room at Artspace, recently converted to gallery space.
Already sold are pieces by Rachel Stuart-Haas, Noma Fowler-Sandlin and Sandi K. Connolls, says Artspace.
More info: 673-6535.
Sunday, August 07, 2005
Shreveport Symphony Orchestra tickets on sale for " The Voyage" season; call 227-TUNE
Scott Green, executive director of the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra, says ticket sellers will ring you soon to invite you to purchase season tickets for the SSO 2005-06 season.
The SSO recently announced that the year-long, international search for a music director has brought young maestro Michael Butterman to the orchestra.
Please see Jennifer Flowers' story on the globe-trotting Butterman and the SSO.
Learn more about the orchestra at shreveportsymphony.com.
The SSO recently announced that the year-long, international search for a music director has brought young maestro Michael Butterman to the orchestra.
Please see Jennifer Flowers' story on the globe-trotting Butterman and the SSO.
Learn more about the orchestra at shreveportsymphony.com.
Delta blues, deftly picked and sung: Brian Martin at Lil Joes, Mon, Aug 8, 8 pm
Matt Crowson writes that "Friday night's house party and Shreveport introduction to Brian Martin's music went so damn well that he is playing Mon, Aug 8, at Lil Joes. The show will go from 8 pm - 11 pm with a $3.00 cover charge."
"Brian will be doing his one man show of Delta Blues. I have yet to hear a discouraging word about his performance this past Friday night at the house party so I can promise you, without a shadow of a doubt - if you know good music - you will love Brian's performance."
See and hear this high-resolution Americana at brianmartinmusic.com.
Sadly, his Lil Joe's show is for ages 21 and up.
"Brian will be doing his one man show of Delta Blues. I have yet to hear a discouraging word about his performance this past Friday night at the house party so I can promise you, without a shadow of a doubt - if you know good music - you will love Brian's performance."
See and hear this high-resolution Americana at brianmartinmusic.com.
Sadly, his Lil Joe's show is for ages 21 and up.
Saturday, August 06, 2005
The Big Positive: melodies and harmonies all over the map / Songwriters' Open Mic on Mon at Holiday Inn Downtown and Thurs at 516 Soundstage
The Big Positive, a preternaturally-gifted singing, rockin' trio, admits that "ELO, Ben Folds, and Modest Mouse had a baby and named it The Big Positive."
Their bio, found with their gorgeous music on the band's site, myspace.com/thebigpositive, states bluntly , "john, michael, jordan. three guys born and raised in the city of shreveport lousiana, a sad shadow of its southern brothers, empty, barren."
With bravado they continue, "john writes the songs mainly under the influence of drugs and unconciousness, submits them to bass player jordan and white drummer michael. an original set-list of 11."
They record their vocals and guitars in their Beatlesque arrangements at Michael Stephens' house, says bassist Jordan West, on a PC. They use Cubase software.
John Martin, the songwriter, gets credit for "vocals, keys, voice synths and Trick Spin Champ," on their myspace site. Stephens is the drummer. All sing. "We just have the music gene, I guess," said West when asked how they developed their harmonies. "It just comes to us."
Dan Garner, Tipitina's S'port guru and co-host, with singer-dancer Heather Romero, of Songwriters' Open Mic Night, says "One night these 3 guys were in the back of the room at Songwriter's night and finally asked to perform. They looked entirely disreputable. When they asked if they could borrow my guitar, I had to think about it. But they were great."
West says they are not long for Shreveport. He's headed to LSU soon and when John Martin clears out of BPCC they will probably relocate to a place with a bigger audience for original music.
For the moment, however, they may be found at Songwriter's Open Mic at Holiday Inn Downtown on Mondays and at 516 Soundstage on Thursdays.
More info from Garner at Tip's: 934-0000.
Their bio, found with their gorgeous music on the band's site, myspace.com/thebigpositive, states bluntly , "john, michael, jordan. three guys born and raised in the city of shreveport lousiana, a sad shadow of its southern brothers, empty, barren."
With bravado they continue, "john writes the songs mainly under the influence of drugs and unconciousness, submits them to bass player jordan and white drummer michael. an original set-list of 11."
They record their vocals and guitars in their Beatlesque arrangements at Michael Stephens' house, says bassist Jordan West, on a PC. They use Cubase software.
John Martin, the songwriter, gets credit for "vocals, keys, voice synths and Trick Spin Champ," on their myspace site. Stephens is the drummer. All sing. "We just have the music gene, I guess," said West when asked how they developed their harmonies. "It just comes to us."
Dan Garner, Tipitina's S'port guru and co-host, with singer-dancer Heather Romero, of Songwriters' Open Mic Night, says "One night these 3 guys were in the back of the room at Songwriter's night and finally asked to perform. They looked entirely disreputable. When they asked if they could borrow my guitar, I had to think about it. But they were great."
West says they are not long for Shreveport. He's headed to LSU soon and when John Martin clears out of BPCC they will probably relocate to a place with a bigger audience for original music.
For the moment, however, they may be found at Songwriter's Open Mic at Holiday Inn Downtown on Mondays and at 516 Soundstage on Thursdays.
More info from Garner at Tip's: 934-0000.
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