The Robinson Film Center is proud to host, says Chris Jay, a one night-only free screening of the independent documentary Invisible Children: The Rescue of Joseph Kony's Child Soldiers, a film about the plight of child soldiers and night commuters in northern Uganda.
The documentary was filmed by three young men from Southern California—Jason Russell, Bobby Bailey and Laren Poole— who traveled to Sudan "to find a story".
Instead, their adventure took them into the depths of northern Uganda where they discovered thousands of people affected by the brutality and attacks of a rebel group known as the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), led by Joseph Kony, infamous for abducting children and forcing them to fight as child soldiers. The documentary focuses largely on the peace process in the region and efforts to save children from the LRA. Footage for the film was collected over the course of six years, says Keegan Batts, the student who proposed an airing of the film to RFC.
Please note that this film is not a continuation of the original film Invisible Children: The Rough Cut; it's a documentary on the war, Kony, and the failed peace process in Uganda and the rescue of the child soldiers.
Show Times:
3/10: 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 08, 2009
Saturday, March 07, 2009
Nicky Daniels, Nik Rivera, Pastor Ro & Scooter Burton present drama & music in the Gripchurch Theater, Mar 8, 9 at 7 pm
"Nothing but the dog in me" stars one of the rising stars in local theater, Nicky Daniels. The young actor has worked under directors Patric McWillams and Robert Alford. Another rising figure in the show is singer Nik Rivera.
Words and music for Dog are by the well-regarded Pastor Ro. Direction is by Willie "Scooter" Burton, also a regarded media man.
Mar 8, 9 at 7 pm
Gripchurch Theater, 1600 Peabody St (near the SPD)
$10
318-572-0290
gripchurch.com
Words and music for Dog are by the well-regarded Pastor Ro. Direction is by Willie "Scooter" Burton, also a regarded media man.
Mar 8, 9 at 7 pm
Gripchurch Theater, 1600 Peabody St (near the SPD)
$10
318-572-0290
gripchurch.com
Friday, March 06, 2009
Review: Five singers, 8-piece orchestra bring Broadway energy to River City Rep's "And the world goes round" at Capri Theater
Theater in the round - or the rectangular, in the case of the Capri Theater - worked for the singers and musicians belting Kander & Ebb tunes in River City Rep's "And the world goes round." At the Thursday night performance it was impossible not to take the measure of the quintet. Happily, they're professionals and more than equal to the classic tunes and dances ("Cabaret," "New York, New York," etc).
Dina Bennett, a former Shreveport now traveling widely as a multifaceted singer, performed with a voice both rich and admirably controlled. Seva May and Janin Pou were in their briar patch. May was, I suppose, born to cabaret. And Pou is like her sister in song. Jonathan McVay, based in Houston, was fit and earnest. Don McCoy was even more earnest and soaring of voice.
The Kermit Poling-led orchestra was my favorite element. The group, composed of top-rank musicians - Shreveport Symphony players - added sizzle and punch to the evening. Jazz, blues, stage music, story-telling music: the octet took a good show and made it better.
In addition to Poling, the group included Arthur Williams, flute, Thomas Phillips, clarinet, Mike Scarlato, trumpet, Mark Thompson, trombone, Christopher Allen, bass, Chandler Teague on kit and percussion and Joy Ratcliff on synth.
RCR's And the World Goes Round:
Mar 4………………….7:30 pm
Mar 5………………….7:30 pm
Mar 6………………….7:30 pm
Mar 7………………….7:30 pm
Mar 8………………….2:00 pm
318-868-5888
Dina Bennett, a former Shreveport now traveling widely as a multifaceted singer, performed with a voice both rich and admirably controlled. Seva May and Janin Pou were in their briar patch. May was, I suppose, born to cabaret. And Pou is like her sister in song. Jonathan McVay, based in Houston, was fit and earnest. Don McCoy was even more earnest and soaring of voice.
The Kermit Poling-led orchestra was my favorite element. The group, composed of top-rank musicians - Shreveport Symphony players - added sizzle and punch to the evening. Jazz, blues, stage music, story-telling music: the octet took a good show and made it better.
In addition to Poling, the group included Arthur Williams, flute, Thomas Phillips, clarinet, Mike Scarlato, trumpet, Mark Thompson, trombone, Christopher Allen, bass, Chandler Teague on kit and percussion and Joy Ratcliff on synth.
RCR's And the World Goes Round:
Mar 4………………….7:30 pm
Mar 5………………….7:30 pm
Mar 6………………….7:30 pm
Mar 7………………….7:30 pm
Mar 8………………….2:00 pm
318-868-5888
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Doug Fine, journalist, NPR contributor and green jeans, speaks at Centenary College on Thurs, March 12, 7 pm
Adventure journalist and NPR contributor Doug Fine will present a funny and engaging talk and slide-show about his efforts to live carbon neutral on his ranch in southern New Mexico, Thursday, March 12, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Whited Room of Bynum Commons. The event is free and open to the public, says Rick Delahaya.
At age 36, Fine decided "to see if a regular guy who enjoyed his comforts could maintain them with a reduced oil footprint," and bought a parcel of land, dubbed it the Funky Butte Ranch and dug right into his greener lifestyle. During this presentation, Fine demonstrates with humor and perseverance the hard-won benefits of his new lifestyle in rural New Mexico.
More info: Jeanne Hamming at 318.869.5082.
At age 36, Fine decided "to see if a regular guy who enjoyed his comforts could maintain them with a reduced oil footprint," and bought a parcel of land, dubbed it the Funky Butte Ranch and dug right into his greener lifestyle. During this presentation, Fine demonstrates with humor and perseverance the hard-won benefits of his new lifestyle in rural New Mexico.
More info: Jeanne Hamming at 318.869.5082.
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Singer Barb Ryman and comedienne Mary Mack at Fairfield Studios on Sun, Mar 8, 7 pm
"It's our first double billing in a long time!" So says musician Jim Huckabay.
Fairfield Studios Home Concert series is featuring singer/songwriter Barb Ryman from Minnesota and comedian Mary Mack, who now spends her time crawling between Minneapolis and Los Angeles.
Barb (barbryman.com) has earned praise in her home state as well as nice quotes from music authorities Dirty Linen and Sing Out! magazines.
Mary (marymackcomedy.com) has been featured on XM Radio's National Lampoon's Comedy Network, HBO's Andy Kaufman Awards, Bob & Tom's nationally aired Radio Show and in May
will appear on NBC's Last Comic Standing.
reservations@fairfieldstudios.com
or 220-0400
Fairfield Studios Home Concert series is featuring singer/songwriter Barb Ryman from Minnesota and comedian Mary Mack, who now spends her time crawling between Minneapolis and Los Angeles.
Barb (barbryman.com) has earned praise in her home state as well as nice quotes from music authorities Dirty Linen and Sing Out! magazines.
Mary (marymackcomedy.com) has been featured on XM Radio's National Lampoon's Comedy Network, HBO's Andy Kaufman Awards, Bob & Tom's nationally aired Radio Show and in May
will appear on NBC's Last Comic Standing.
reservations@fairfieldstudios.com
or 220-0400
Monday, March 02, 2009
Chris Webb sings and plays at Columbia Cafe on Thursday evenings in March, 7 to 9 pm
Leader of the popular Cajun group called the Cajun-Dixon Line Band, Chris Webb is the relatively rare North Louisiana squeezebox player. To hear Webb on accordion and his wife, Elaine, on fiddle, is to journey across the history and geography of the Bayou State.
A consummate musician, Webb can play all the standards, whether they be country, Cajun or Top 40. As you see in the photo, his voice and sense of rhythm can be also be augmented by guitar or banjo. He is also adept at working in guest musicians and making them sound good, too.
He takes over from the Recliners at Columbia Cafe on Thursday evenings in March, 7 to 9 pm.
A consummate musician, Webb can play all the standards, whether they be country, Cajun or Top 40. As you see in the photo, his voice and sense of rhythm can be also be augmented by guitar or banjo. He is also adept at working in guest musicians and making them sound good, too.
He takes over from the Recliners at Columbia Cafe on Thursday evenings in March, 7 to 9 pm.
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Dallas architect observes long overdue repairs at the Barnwell and asks, "What is the fate of the Barnwell Center?"
The Shreveport Times fielded this letter from John Kersey of Carrollton, Texas:
Is the R. S. Barnwell Memorial Garden slated for demolition so that a new casino can occupy that location?
I am an architect in Dallas who comes to your city once in a while to gamble on horses and now casinos. I was in town recently, and my wife wanted to take in some culture and suggested going to the Barnwell.
Well, we got there late — 4:30 p.m. when they were closing — and only got to walk once quickly through. The art was nice. She collects pottery, but the shop was closed. The outside gardens were closing, so we walked through the conservatory. What a nice room in such run-down condition: broken windows, dead plants, uneven floors, peeling paint, trim work falling off.
As I said it was closing time and we had to leave, so the only thing I asked at the front was how long had the dome been broken, and she said two years. I wanted to take a second look and maybe a photo or two, but we had to go.
I tell you I have done many building inspections, and this is what it looks like when a building has been abandoned and slated for demolition.
Please tell me, is this the fate of the Barnwell?
Ed.: Some 3 years have passed since the above rendering of changes slated for the Barnwell.
Is the R. S. Barnwell Memorial Garden slated for demolition so that a new casino can occupy that location?
I am an architect in Dallas who comes to your city once in a while to gamble on horses and now casinos. I was in town recently, and my wife wanted to take in some culture and suggested going to the Barnwell.
Well, we got there late — 4:30 p.m. when they were closing — and only got to walk once quickly through. The art was nice. She collects pottery, but the shop was closed. The outside gardens were closing, so we walked through the conservatory. What a nice room in such run-down condition: broken windows, dead plants, uneven floors, peeling paint, trim work falling off.
As I said it was closing time and we had to leave, so the only thing I asked at the front was how long had the dome been broken, and she said two years. I wanted to take a second look and maybe a photo or two, but we had to go.
I tell you I have done many building inspections, and this is what it looks like when a building has been abandoned and slated for demolition.
Please tell me, is this the fate of the Barnwell?
Ed.: Some 3 years have passed since the above rendering of changes slated for the Barnwell.
Horace English sings with Baroque Artists of Shreveport on Sun, Mar 1, 3 pm
Baroque Artists of Shreveport will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday at St. Mark's Cathedral, 908 Rutherford St. says Ruth Drummond.
Bass-baritone singer Horace English will perform a solo vocal cantata by Telemann. Oboist Theresa Zale Bridges performs in a concerto by Benedetto Marcello.
Baroque artists in performance Sunday include Arthur Williams, Laura Crawford, Angela Russell, Adrienne Gabriel, Ruth Drummond, Gay Grosz and Donald Smith.
The concert series is underwritten by donors. Thus, no ticket charge.
Bass-baritone singer Horace English will perform a solo vocal cantata by Telemann. Oboist Theresa Zale Bridges performs in a concerto by Benedetto Marcello.
Baroque artists in performance Sunday include Arthur Williams, Laura Crawford, Angela Russell, Adrienne Gabriel, Ruth Drummond, Gay Grosz and Donald Smith.
The concert series is underwritten by donors. Thus, no ticket charge.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Guitarist Pat McCann's new ambient / jazz CD is entitled "Return to Buddha Pad"
Former Shreveporter Pat McCann has been a resident of Austin playing mostly in the Lake Travis area for many years. His new CD is called Return to Buddha Pad. The lush tunes feature the sensuous side of his guitarism.
McCann can burn on his Strat or a Les Paul, as is evident on his CD 50 Years in De Nile. But on this session he is performing for the many people who enjoy his nylon-string finger-picking.
Sample his tunes, even buy a few, on his new myspace.com/patmccannbuddhapad.
McCann can burn on his Strat or a Les Paul, as is evident on his CD 50 Years in De Nile. But on this session he is performing for the many people who enjoy his nylon-string finger-picking.
Sample his tunes, even buy a few, on his new myspace.com/patmccannbuddhapad.
Veterans Park-area off-leash dog park plans for Shreveport continuing, says planner Tim Wachtel
Tim Wachtel, city planner, writes, "The City of Shreveport is considering developing an off-leash dog park at Veterans Park on the Clyde Fant Parkway. We care what you and your neighbors think, so let us know! This is not a formal survey, so you are free to comment any way you please. Here are some questions that may help you organize your thoughts:
1. Would you take your dog there?
2.What kind of things would like to see?
3. What would you like to do there?
4. Is there anything that would keep you from going?
5.How should the park be maintained and supervised?
If you would like to be involved in this project, please tell us how to contact you and please send your comments to:
Tim Wachtel, Planner III, 505 Travis Street, Suite 560, Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: (318) 673-7721/Fax (318) 673-7878
Email: timothy.wachtel@shreveportla.gov
cc to cynthiakeith@bellsouth.net
Cynthia Keith, community dog park activist, elaborates: "After two years of concentrated efforts the city is interested in pursuing the idea of a dog park. The suggested area is Veterans Park on Clyde Fant Parkway, across the parkway from Stoner Boat Launch, north of the frisbee golf course, at the foot of the railroad trestle. This would be a fenced, dedicated area that is not part of an existing park. It is easily visible for policing, an area conducive to activity, events and exercise. SPAR know your feelings on this idea so we can swiftly further progress. Also let us know if you are interested in being more involved.
cynthiakeith@bellsouth.net, Shreveport Dog Park Alliance
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1. Would you take your dog there?
2.What kind of things would like to see?
3. What would you like to do there?
4. Is there anything that would keep you from going?
5.How should the park be maintained and supervised?
If you would like to be involved in this project, please tell us how to contact you and please send your comments to:
Tim Wachtel, Planner III, 505 Travis Street, Suite 560, Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: (318) 673-7721/Fax (318) 673-7878
Email: timothy.wachtel@shreveportla.gov
cc to cynthiakeith@bellsouth.net
Cynthia Keith, community dog park activist, elaborates: "After two years of concentrated efforts the city is interested in pursuing the idea of a dog park. The suggested area is Veterans Park on Clyde Fant Parkway, across the parkway from Stoner Boat Launch, north of the frisbee golf course, at the foot of the railroad trestle. This would be a fenced, dedicated area that is not part of an existing park. It is easily visible for policing, an area conducive to activity, events and exercise. SPAR know your feelings on this idea so we can swiftly further progress. Also let us know if you are interested in being more involved.
cynthiakeith@bellsouth.net, Shreveport Dog Park Alliance
w 226-6712 h 219-3665 c 469-1325
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Louisiana Film Fest student division - for documentaries, dramas or animation and experimental movies - deadline March 1
The Fifth Annual Louisiana Film Festival - Student Division will be held April 3rd and 4th, 2009 in its brand new home at the Robinson Film Center, says Michelle Glaros.
Centenary College and the Robinson Film Center are co-sponsoring next year's festival with support from Charitable Film Network, Louisiana Division of the Arts and the Shreveport Regional Arts Council.
This exciting and inspiring event is Louisiana's only film festival dedicated exclusively to showcasing the original work of K-12 students.
Categories for entry:
- drama / narrative
- animation / experimental
- documentary
- middle school / elementary
Deadline, March 1. Fee is $30.
Centenary College and the Robinson Film Center are co-sponsoring next year's festival with support from Charitable Film Network, Louisiana Division of the Arts and the Shreveport Regional Arts Council.
This exciting and inspiring event is Louisiana's only film festival dedicated exclusively to showcasing the original work of K-12 students.
Categories for entry:
- drama / narrative
- animation / experimental
- documentary
- middle school / elementary
Deadline, March 1. Fee is $30.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Three days of music in Shreveport-Bossier as charted by Port City Muse author Bruce Flett
From Bruce Flett's vibey Port City Muse newsletter:
Thursday, Feb 26
- Professor Porkchop & Jason Coffield @El Dorado casino,Shreveport
- Suite Sounds @ Artspace, 710 Texas St w/Will Maranto, A J Lowery and the Alan Fox Band
Friday, Feb 27
- The Bluebirds with Buddy Flett, Jerry Beach, and Kerry Hunter at Jayne Marie on Cross Lake 7-11pm UPstairs. Reservations 318 631 0919
- Ron Johnson CD Release Party at GiGi's on Commerce Street. Ron's new CD "Unplugged". Ron will be backed up by most of the members of WINDSTORM Band. www.shreveportbossierweddings.com
Saturday, Feb 28
- Jerry Beach &the Bluebirds in Zachary, LA at Teddy's Juke Joint www.teddysjukejoint.com 9-1
- Jazziana at Jayne Marie on Cross Lake 7-11pm
- Insane Funk Train at Sullys, downtown Shreveport, 10pm
- the Capitol Steps at Horseshoe's Riverdome www.redriverradio.org
Thursday, Feb 26
- Professor Porkchop & Jason Coffield @El Dorado casino,Shreveport
- Suite Sounds @ Artspace, 710 Texas St w/Will Maranto, A J Lowery and the Alan Fox Band
Friday, Feb 27
- The Bluebirds with Buddy Flett, Jerry Beach, and Kerry Hunter at Jayne Marie on Cross Lake 7-11pm UPstairs. Reservations 318 631 0919
- Ron Johnson CD Release Party at GiGi's on Commerce Street. Ron's new CD "Unplugged". Ron will be backed up by most of the members of WINDSTORM Band. www.shreveportbossierweddings.com
Saturday, Feb 28
- Jerry Beach &the Bluebirds in Zachary, LA at Teddy's Juke Joint www.teddysjukejoint.com 9-1
- Jazziana at Jayne Marie on Cross Lake 7-11pm
- Insane Funk Train at Sullys, downtown Shreveport, 10pm
- the Capitol Steps at Horseshoe's Riverdome www.redriverradio.org
Will Maranto: Artspace, Th, Feb 26, 7 pm, along with AJ Lowering and the Alan Fox Band
Says Will Maranto in a recent note, "I'll be playing at the Suite Sounds Concert Series @ ArtSpace on 2/26/09. I'm playing a one hour set starting at 7 pm (followed by the Alan Fox Band from East Texas) and I'll be joined by a great group of musicians for the show: Mr. Mike Gauthier on organ and piano, Mr.. Kenneth Brown on bass guitar and Mr. Travis Pierrelee on drums and backing vocals.
If you’ve never been to ArtSpace, it’s a great environment to hear live music. It’s both clean, smoke-free and not overly loud - a great place to relax after work and hear heartfelt original music!"
If you’ve never been to ArtSpace, it’s a great environment to hear live music. It’s both clean, smoke-free and not overly loud - a great place to relax after work and hear heartfelt original music!"
A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum at Caddo Magnet High Feb 25 - 28, 6:30 pm
The Caddo Magnet Players and director Patti Reeves are presenting the Stephen Sondheim A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum at Caddo magnet High this week. See more here:
Tickets: Students $5, $6 at the door
Adults $10, $12 at the door
Musical director is Chris Mazen. Ginger Folmer, choreographer.
CAST:
Isaac Haas, Jonathan Weber, Aibigail Presswood, Andrew Wood, Gentry Williams, Maria Latiolais, Alex Akers, Sydney Normand, Chelsea Fields, Devin Sibley, Mary Martha Breithaupt, Bitsy Hamiter, Savannah Maxwell, Emma Foreman, Ashely Monismith, Cara Watson, Kalea Day, Madison Edwards, Luke Hall, Will Bowers, Ian Hill, Roger Peterson and Adrian Gallegos.
TECHNICAL:
John Areno, Amanda Hock, Will Bowers, Olivia Northen, Michael Delucia, Tyler Krieg, Cameron Martin, A.K. Kinnebrew, Mac Orchid, Mackenzie Smith, Kenda Copeland, Casey Walters, Tori Smith, Jacob Lumpkin, Katheryn Hendrix, Daniel Smith, Alexa Pierce, Sam Levine, Lisa Ekshyyan, Sam Waters, Kat Hannon, Maddie Menefee, Beth Hughes, Danna Leary, Celeste Kemmerly, Stephanie Gamble, Sarah Reppond, Courtney Kirkham, Aouicha Zorgati, Kalah Hughes, Elissa Little, Kendall Peters.
T-shirts: $15
Caddo Magnet High School Players
Wed, Feb 25, at 6:30 pm
through Sat, Feb 28, at 6:30 pm
Caddo Magnet High School Performing Arts Center
1601 Viking Drive
318-424-4822
In the photo: Sydney Normand and Alex Akers (photo Michael Boyd).
Tickets: Students $5, $6 at the door
Adults $10, $12 at the door
Musical director is Chris Mazen. Ginger Folmer, choreographer.
CAST:
Isaac Haas, Jonathan Weber, Aibigail Presswood, Andrew Wood, Gentry Williams, Maria Latiolais, Alex Akers, Sydney Normand, Chelsea Fields, Devin Sibley, Mary Martha Breithaupt, Bitsy Hamiter, Savannah Maxwell, Emma Foreman, Ashely Monismith, Cara Watson, Kalea Day, Madison Edwards, Luke Hall, Will Bowers, Ian Hill, Roger Peterson and Adrian Gallegos.
TECHNICAL:
John Areno, Amanda Hock, Will Bowers, Olivia Northen, Michael Delucia, Tyler Krieg, Cameron Martin, A.K. Kinnebrew, Mac Orchid, Mackenzie Smith, Kenda Copeland, Casey Walters, Tori Smith, Jacob Lumpkin, Katheryn Hendrix, Daniel Smith, Alexa Pierce, Sam Levine, Lisa Ekshyyan, Sam Waters, Kat Hannon, Maddie Menefee, Beth Hughes, Danna Leary, Celeste Kemmerly, Stephanie Gamble, Sarah Reppond, Courtney Kirkham, Aouicha Zorgati, Kalah Hughes, Elissa Little, Kendall Peters.
T-shirts: $15
Caddo Magnet High School Players
Wed, Feb 25, at 6:30 pm
through Sat, Feb 28, at 6:30 pm
Caddo Magnet High School Performing Arts Center
1601 Viking Drive
318-424-4822
In the photo: Sydney Normand and Alex Akers (photo Michael Boyd).
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Artists & arts organization survey participants earn lunch at Artspace cafe; deadline Mar 30
Artists and Art Organizations from 10 N La parishes are invited to participate in an online survey about arts and culture in Northwest Louisiana, says Pam Atchison.
The Shreveport Regional Arts Council is collaborating with Seastone Advisors, a Shreveport-Bossier-based firm, to create a Community Assessment of Arts and Cultural Resources in each of the ten parishes in the region.
As an artist, arts or cultural organization, or creative enterprise, your feedback is indispensible in this process. Your opinions and ideas are the nitty-gritty of the assessment.
Please follow this link to accept the survey invitation:
Survey for artists.
Survey for arts organizations.
Share your ideas about:
*successes and obstacles you encounter
*hidden strengths and underutilized resources
*innovative strategies for improving public access to arts and cultural programming
Invest your time in this survey, and lunch is on us!
Complete the survey by March 30th and we'll treat you to lunch at Artspace in downtown Shreveport. Just our way of saying "thank you" for investing your time in this assessment. Free Lunch voucher for one (1) person will be sent to all artists and art organizations who complete the survey by March 30, 2009.
More at Shrevearts.org.
The Shreveport Regional Arts Council is collaborating with Seastone Advisors, a Shreveport-Bossier-based firm, to create a Community Assessment of Arts and Cultural Resources in each of the ten parishes in the region.
As an artist, arts or cultural organization, or creative enterprise, your feedback is indispensible in this process. Your opinions and ideas are the nitty-gritty of the assessment.
Please follow this link to accept the survey invitation:
Survey for artists.
Survey for arts organizations.
Share your ideas about:
*successes and obstacles you encounter
*hidden strengths and underutilized resources
*innovative strategies for improving public access to arts and cultural programming
Invest your time in this survey, and lunch is on us!
Complete the survey by March 30th and we'll treat you to lunch at Artspace in downtown Shreveport. Just our way of saying "thank you" for investing your time in this assessment. Free Lunch voucher for one (1) person will be sent to all artists and art organizations who complete the survey by March 30, 2009.
More at Shrevearts.org.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Need a brief New Orleans fix? Catch Fat Tuesday live at the various Crescent City cams accessible through Nola.com
Nola.com is the Times Picayune - what a great name - site and is rife with video from recent parades. On Fat Tuesday they promise . . .
- Watch Zulu from Orleans Ave. - 8 a.m.
- Watch Rex roll Uptown - 10 a.m.
You'll notice that the above photo captures one of the many marching clubs that entice parade watchers by second lining ahead of the floats. These clubs are the model for Shreveport's Blanc et Noir Marching Society. Maybe one day B & N will be invited to parade on St Charles Avenue.
- Watch Zulu from Orleans Ave. - 8 a.m.
- Watch Rex roll Uptown - 10 a.m.
You'll notice that the above photo captures one of the many marching clubs that entice parade watchers by second lining ahead of the floats. These clubs are the model for Shreveport's Blanc et Noir Marching Society. Maybe one day B & N will be invited to parade on St Charles Avenue.
And the World Goes Round: musical revue of Kander & Ebb tunes at Capri Theater Mar 4 - 8; River City Rep show stars Dina Bennett
River City Rep’s third season continues with the John Kander and Fred Ebb musical revue, And The World Goes Round, says Patric McWilliams. The award-winning revue opens March 4th at The Capri Theatre.
The show is a collection of love songs, torch songs and witty comic numbers compiled from the numerous shows of Broadway legends Kander and Ebb. Their collaboration created many of Broadway’s most beloved and enduring shows: Cabaret, Chicago, Zorba, Kiss of the Spider Woman and numerous others. They also wrote the Sinatra tune New York, New York.
Los Angeles actress Dina Bennett is joined by Houston actor Jonathan McVay and Shreveport actors Seva May, Janin Pou and Don McCoy in the cast.
The show is directed by Patric McWilliams with musical direction by Kermit Poling and musical staging by choreographer Stephan DeGhelder.
Performances -
Mar 4………………….7:30 pm
Mar 5………………….7:30 pm
Mar 6………………….7:30 pm
Mar 7………………….7:30 pm
Mar 8………………….2:00 pm
Box office is open and located at the RCRT Offices, 2829 Youree Drive
Reservations: 318-868-5888
Box office: Mon - Sat, 11 am -5 pm
All seats $35.00.
The show is a collection of love songs, torch songs and witty comic numbers compiled from the numerous shows of Broadway legends Kander and Ebb. Their collaboration created many of Broadway’s most beloved and enduring shows: Cabaret, Chicago, Zorba, Kiss of the Spider Woman and numerous others. They also wrote the Sinatra tune New York, New York.
Los Angeles actress Dina Bennett is joined by Houston actor Jonathan McVay and Shreveport actors Seva May, Janin Pou and Don McCoy in the cast.
The show is directed by Patric McWilliams with musical direction by Kermit Poling and musical staging by choreographer Stephan DeGhelder.
Performances -
Mar 4………………….7:30 pm
Mar 5………………….7:30 pm
Mar 6………………….7:30 pm
Mar 7………………….7:30 pm
Mar 8………………….2:00 pm
Box office is open and located at the RCRT Offices, 2829 Youree Drive
Reservations: 318-868-5888
Box office: Mon - Sat, 11 am -5 pm
All seats $35.00.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
184 snaps of the Krewe of Highland parade 09; a splendid time was had by all, if we do say so
Speaking for Jerry & Tarama Davenport and Talbot Hopkins, founders of Blanc et Noir Marching Society, I must say to Shreveport and their guests on the route of the Krewe of Highland parade, merci beaucoup.
To the monetary supporters of Blanc et Noir and the largest crowd of marchers ever, another merci. To my children, who march and support me, to Lee Spruell, who made it an international krewe, more thanks.
Please see the first batch of photos in a slide show at Flickr.com.
To the monetary supporters of Blanc et Noir and the largest crowd of marchers ever, another merci. To my children, who march and support me, to Lee Spruell, who made it an international krewe, more thanks.
Please see the first batch of photos in a slide show at Flickr.com.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Satirical troupe the Capitol Steps perform at Horseshoe Riverdome on Sat, Feb 28, 8 pm
Red River Radio presents the Capitol Steps performing live musical political satire, Feb 28, 8 p.m. in the Horseshoe Riverdome in Bossier City, says Kermit Poling.
Tickets: 1-800-552-8502, or redriverradio.org
$25 and $35, or, for $100, premium seating and a meet-and-greet with the Capitol Steps.
The comedy group, made up mostly of former Senate staffers, hail from the steps of our nation’s capitol. Whether it’s singing of Obama infatuation set to “Leader of the Pack” or of President Bush’s reconciliation with the Prime Minister of Japan to the tune of “Stand by Your Man,” the Capitol Steps portray political players and events through skits and song parodies. The Capitol Steps have been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and PBS, and can be heard four times a year on National Public Radio stations nationwide during their “Politics Takes a Holiday” radio specials.
Tickets: 1-800-552-8502, or redriverradio.org
$25 and $35, or, for $100, premium seating and a meet-and-greet with the Capitol Steps.
The comedy group, made up mostly of former Senate staffers, hail from the steps of our nation’s capitol. Whether it’s singing of Obama infatuation set to “Leader of the Pack” or of President Bush’s reconciliation with the Prime Minister of Japan to the tune of “Stand by Your Man,” the Capitol Steps portray political players and events through skits and song parodies. The Capitol Steps have been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and PBS, and can be heard four times a year on National Public Radio stations nationwide during their “Politics Takes a Holiday” radio specials.
Party and parades in the Crescent City: night march by the Krewe of Ancient Druids
Writes our friend Chris, leader of the New Orleans marching society known as the Skeleton Krewe, "This photo was snapped in one of those magical Carnival moments, being at the right place at the right time. The Druids apparently were dropped off in the wrong location and had to walk in masks to their floats. This added a feeling of what early Carnival really was like."
The Ancient Druids was founded in 1998 in Uptown New Orleans. It is a parade-only Krewe. Membership is limited to 200 members. Ruled by The Archdruid whose identity is never revealed
The Ancient Druids was founded in 1998 in Uptown New Orleans. It is a parade-only Krewe. Membership is limited to 200 members. Ruled by The Archdruid whose identity is never revealed
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