Michael Butterman - recognized for his commitment to creative artistry, innovative programming, and audience and community development, says Janet Braccio - has extended his contract as music director with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra through the 2013-2014 seasons.
He has also resigned with the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra for an equal commitment, says Bella Voce Communications.
Additionally, Butterman is entering his third season as resident conductor of the Jacksonville Symphony.
Indeed, he also begins his twelfth season as principal conductor for education and outreach for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.
Butterman has also completed a new recording project. He and the Rochester Philharmonic recently released a CD entitled "The Story of Babar and A Family for Baby Grand," with narrators John Lithgow and Jennifer Carsillo.
Butterman, guest artist David Amram and the orchestra open the SSO season on Sat, Sept 24, at Riverview Theater.
More at www.michaelbutterman.com.
And at shreveportsymphony.com.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Supertasker: Shreveport Symphony Orchestra maestro Michael Butterman resides in Shreveport but is dynamo at 3 additional orchestras
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Shreveport-Bossier's Home Brewing Scene
Mash Monster Jeff Pieper, who is also a member of the brewing club Shady Grove Brewing, listed the four beers he'll be bringing to BREW: "a cream ale, a Bohemian pilsner, a robust porter, and a blackberry mead."
If anyone out there in internet-world is looking for a way to get started in the world of home brewing, I highly recommend contacting this friendly and knowledgeable group of beer ninjas. The best way to do so is by visiting their website at www.maltmunchingmashmonsters.com and signing up for the user's forum.
For more info on BREW, visit their website or "Like" them on facebook.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Now Open: Danh's Deli Express, Bossier City
Danh's Deli Express, Bossier City, LA
Originally uploaded by Shreveport-Bossier: Louisiana's Other Side
Easily the least-expected house specialty here is the homemade ice cream, which comes in flavors like mango, coconut, and strawberry, and is served in a large, frozen coconut. One serving is large enough to serve as dessert for two.
Danh's Deli Express is open 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday, and can be reached by phone at (318) 752-5999.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Trombone, dancer & wild men: outdoors, experimental soundscapes at Minicine on Wed, Aug 17, 8 pm
David Dove, avant garde trombonist, and Ms Yet, movement and belly dance, are Houston artists to be featured at 846 Tex Ave on Wed, Aug 17, says David Nelson at minicine?.
They will perform in the roofless storefront on the avenue which is adjacent to 846 Tex Ave.
Opening the show are noise chaos vibe monsters Peter Fetterman and Rob Greenwood, who perform on divers instrumentalia under the name Sound::Medicine::Research.
See much more detail here.
Friday, August 12, 2011
World Renowned Aging Expert Naomi Feil to Present Workshop at First Methodist Shreveport on Sept 22
Volunteers of America of North Louisiana and the Alzheimer’s Agency of Shreveport/Bossier are proud to present a one-day workshop for caregivers of the elderly led by internationally known aging expert Naomi Feil (pronounced File).
The workshop will be held Sept. 22 and is open anyone in the community caring for or concerned about a family member as well as professional caregivers. Over the course of the day, Feil will explain the theory and practice of Validation, a method of communicating with and helping elderly people coping with dementia, even those we might think are “too far gone.”
Validation is built on a non-judgmental approach to the sometimes strange questions and demands of people with dementia. It requires caregivers to explore those statements and actions at a deeper level instead of just dismissing them. The elderly are then treated with greater dignity and experience greater happiness and less stress.
Learn more about Validation at www.vfvalidation.org. Or view this video of Feil working with a client: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrZXz10FcVM
The workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Hunter Activities Building of First Methodist Church of Shreveport. The cost is $10, which includes lunch. Registration is required by Sept. 12. Register online at www.voanorthla.org or by calling (318) 226-1325
Thursday, August 11, 2011
"Category 5 General" Makes a Stop in Bossier City
2011 North Louisiana Travel Outlook Conference, Bossier City, La.
Originally uploaded by Shreveport-Bossier: Louisiana's Other Side
Lt. Gen. Honore spoke on the topics of American exceptionalism, leadership in crisis, and the importance of volunteerism. His advice to those in attendance: "Do the routine things well, don't be afraid to take on the impossible, and don't be afraid to act in the face of criticism." Honore said that these lessons were first taught to him by his mother, but that all three lessons - especially the bit about "taking on the impossible" - struck home as he was helicoptered into New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. As he spoke, it occurred to me that this man had once held the most difficult and perhaps the most-scrutinized job in the world as commander of Joint Task Force Katrina. What may have sounded like generic platitudes coming from a lesser person carried real weight coming from him.
One of the enduring images of Hurricane Katrina, for me, will always be that of Lt. Gen. Honore commanding a subordinate soldier to holster his weapon on the streets of New Orleans, reminding him that "we're on a peace-keeping mission, dammit!"
The North Louisiana Travel Outlook Conference is an annual event presented by the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Recommended: Dreamworks movie The Help, with Viola Davis, Bryce DallasHoward and Emma Stone
"THE HELP"..946_D_03188..Aibileen Clark (Viola Davis, standing) attends to the needs of Hilly Holbrook (Bryce Dallas Howard, seated center) and her friends Elizabeth Leefolt (Ahna O'Reilly, left) and Skeeter Phelan (Emma Stone, right) in DreamWorks Pictur, a photo by emrahozcan on Flickr.
In our faces are the rabidly racist women of Jackson, Ms. And on romantic display are the women who could not escape the abuse.
Meanwhile, the assassination of Medgar Evers is a hazy part of the Dreamworks movie The Help.
Though this movie is about a neglected and deeply disturbing part of the recent past (the role of women in racist torture), the rough edges are smoothed.
The Help presents a survey of suffering. The bad girls are appropriately bad. The girls who suffered are appropriately good. The guys are mostly inconsequential idiots.
It's a melodrama, but a recommendable one. The tone and pacing are professional. It presents a topic that we must continue to discuss.
In fact, I wish I'd been able to have an after-movie chat with my fellow movie goers.
Finally, there was one auburn error in the otherwise carefully-constructed world of Mississippi in 1962: Skeeter's hair should not have been romantically curly. Skeeter's hair should have had tight, wiry curls. She hated it as much as the African-Americans' hated their hair. It was not curly, it was frizzy.
Former Governor Edwin Edwards Book Signing to be at Ernest Orleans Restaurant
Overview of Book
He could have been President. Instead, Edwin Edwards controlled the exotic state of Huey Long far longer than Huey with far more finesse. He barreled down the same populist path, sticking up for the little guy, making Big Oil pay while expanding industry, and appointing minorities and women faster than any governor in the union. He demanded the Nixon Administration pay fair market value for American oil instead of their "price freeze" at half and, in the 1970s, screamed that allowing the East and West Coasts to refuse exploration would enslave Americans to OPEC. President Carter threatened to send in the Marines when Governor Edwards slowed oil transfers in the state s pipelines to spotlight Louisiana s environmental sacrifice. For his trouble, Edwards became continuously investigated by the federal government. (as found on Barnes & Noble)
This book signing starts at 2pm. You must RSVP reservations. Contact Tina Marie at 318-226-1325
- 1601 Spring Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
Where Things Come Back author John Corey Whaley arrives from national book tour to talk at Broadmoor Library on Sat, Aug 27, 11 am
Having finished his first national writer's tour and on the eve of the release of his next Young Adult novel, author and former Shreveport teacher John Corey Whaley comes to Shreve Memorial Library's Broadmoor Branch to chat, says LeVette Fuller.
On Sat, Aug 27, at 11:00 a.m., the American Library Association New Voices- nominated author will discuss
his teen novel Where Things Come Back (Simon and Schuster) with local blogger, teacher, and author Robert Trudeau, writes Fuller.
Whaley will sign copies of his book immediately after the interview. Books will be available for purchase courtesy of
Barnes and Noble. This event is open to all ages.
In addition to being recognized by the ALA, John Corey Whaley, who lives in Shreveport and was raised in Springhill,
LA, has been named a Flying Start Author for Spring 2011 by Publisher’s Weekly.
More at the Whaley web site.
10-piece chorale supports actress-singer Carolyn Bryant in musical biography, Mahalia, directed by Vincent Williams at Shreveport LittleTheater Th - Sat, Aug 11 - 13, at 7:30 pm
Mahalia, a musical tribute to the life of legendary singer Mahalaia Jackson, is being directed by Vincent Williams and performed at Shreveport Little Theater on Aug 11 - 13, 7:30 pm.
The cast -
Mahalia Jackson: Carolyn Bryant
Aunt Duke/Mildred Falls: Shaina Rogers
Cousin Fred/Thomas Dorsey/Martin Luther King/ Francis: Arlander Anderson
The Mahalia Jackson Chorale -
Tonya Carey- Galilee Baptist Church
Tony Caldwell- Magnolia Baptist Church
Tina Thrower- Shiloh Baptist Church
Rosie Hall- Faith Tabernacle
Princetta Barfield- Galilee Baptist Church
John Collins- Galilee Baptist Church
Joi Gibson Stone- Galilee Baptist Church
Jilma Gibson- Galilee Baptist Church
Jackie Sudds- Shady Grove Baptist Church
Clay Travers- Saint Rest Baptist Church
Director- Vincent Williams
Musician- Christopher Washington
Music Consultant- Hattie L. Wade
Multimedia- Mary Gafford Smith
Lighting- David White
Sound- Andre Downie
Makeup and Hair- Ashley Hall
Costumes- Shreveport Little Theatre
Set- Shreveport Little Theatre
Stage Manager- Darien Morgan
Voiceovers- Bill Sharpe, and Melva K. Turner
Box Office, 424-4439 or come by the box office at 812 Margaret Street - open weekdays from noon - 4 pm.
Saturday, August 06, 2011
Tonight: Huge local rock showcase/fundraiser at Municipal Auditorium
Beginning at 5:15 p.m. tonight (Saturday, August 6) at Municipal Auditorium, a slate of homegrown rock bands will be performing at a fundraiser concert benefiting Media Star Entertainment Hall, an all-ages rock venue. Media Star was open for a while last year, hosting mid-range touring acts like Christian metal icons Underoath (see video from their show here) and African-inspired instrumental rock band Toubab Krewe. The venue was cited for code violations (the most costly was a required $30,000 fire sprinkler system), which required it to close while making the necessary upgrades to operate legally and safely.
The bands performing tonight are: Irene and the Sleepers (5:15 p.m.), Porcelain Arms (6 p.m.), Shayliff (6:45 p.m.), Dylan the Astronaut (7:30 p.m.), Ballet (8:15 p.m.), April's Love Affair (9 p.m.), and The American Tragedy (10 p.m.). Admission is $15 and tickets will be available at the door.
The video above is the latest music video from The American Tragedy. It's called "Louisiana Loves Her Dead," and is directed by local Stephen Patrick Walker.
Media Star organizer and promoter Will Hughes has a point when he says "We are trying to provide a venue for mid-level bands that can pull a couple hundred people. There are venues in town where you can see huge touring acts for $100 per ticket - what about those mid-level bands that are building steam at $15 a ticket? We have nothing like this right now."
Friday, August 05, 2011
An Evening of Burlesque! 22nd Annual Auction Against AIDS
Traditionally known as the last big party of the summer, the Philadelphia Center’s Auction Against AIDS is guaranteed not only to tease, but also to please everyone who attends! An Evening of Burlesque will be the theme of the 2011 Auction to be held at the ELDORADO Resort and Casino, who is the title sponsor for the third year in a row. The day to mark on your calendar is August 6, 2011.
However, once again,The Philadelphia Center needs your help. In the past 2 years alone, funding for HIV prevention has been slashed state-wide. For the Philadelphia Center, this resulted in a loss of nearly $117,000 during that period of time. At the same time, Louisiana has now become #4 in the nation for new HIV infections. The funds generated through our Auction are used to cover program costs that state and federal sources no longer support
Entertainment for the evening will include the local troupe - Bon Temp Burlesque - and feature soloist from Tyler, Texas - Desdemona! (Melonye Grant)...
Check out The Phialdephia Center's Facebook photo albums for "teasers" of just a few of the fabulous trips, memorabellia, antiquest, art, and more up for auction this year.
TICKETS are available online at
www.philadelphiacenter.org
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Hit the road, Matt: Shreveport-based 13 year-old singer-guitarist Matthew Davidson joins Dallas-based super-teen pop group Breaking Even
After a couple of years of being the wonderkind of Shreveport - the Matthew Davidson Band has drawn crowds at restaurants, festivals, you name it - 13 year-old Matthew Davidson has taken a big step to being a wonder teen on the national scene.
Attending the Kidd Kraddick Rock Camp in Dallas, Davidson auditioned alongside 300 talented teens for a place in the spotlight group. Having made it, he is now giving showcase performances in the Dallas area.
You gotta love the variety of expressions on Davidson's face in the video. Including the inadvertent, I'm sure,"I'm not singing this one and I'm So bored with simply playing guitar."
See more at www.matthewdavidson.net.
Thursday, August 04, 2011
The Multicultural Center of the South's annual "Taste of Culture" event
Kern Courtney's vinyl record listening party Thurs, Aug 4, 7 pm to 10 pm at Naked Bean cafe
"Naked Vinyl is getting weird. No, seriously! The theme for this month is Off The Wall, so show off your eccentric side and bring records that are strange, uncommon, or somehow out of the ordinary," says host Kern Courtney.
"It's ALL AGES, so remember to bring selections that are family-friendly. 33s and 45s (no 78s). This Thursday, Aug. 4th, at 7PM at the Naked Bean Cafe. IT'S FREE!"
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Stars of the Discovery Channel's Storm Chasers series to visit Sci-Port
Stars of the Discovery Channel's Storm Chasers series to visit Sci-Port, a photo by Sci-Port on Flickr.
For the past seven years, Casey, has traveled Tornado Alley, or the “severe weather capitol of the world,” on a personal quest to capture the birth of a tornado on film—at point-blank range. From 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9, and from 9 a.m. – Noon on Wednesday, August 10, all Sci-Port visitors will be able to get a close-up view of the vehicle, talk with Casey and Gutierrez, pose for pictures and purchase a signed poster. Plus, on August 9, at 4:30 and 7:45 p.m., Casey will introduce his featured film, Tornado Alley, inside Sci-Port’s IMAX Dome Theatre and have a Q&A segment with visitors during two reservation-only screenings. Reservations for “A Night with the Twister Chasers” will include a spaghetti dinner reception at 6 p.m. and can be made through http://sciport.eventbrite.com/ or www.facebook.com/Sciport.
Also, the “Twister Chasers Giveaway” has begun on Sci-Port’s Facebook page. The contest winners will each receive one ride with a friend in the TIV II around downtown Shreveport, four tickets to “A Night with the Twister Chasers,” an autographed TIV II poster, a bumper sticker that reads “I break for wind” and a Family Four Pack to Sci-Port’s Discovery Galleries. Winners will be announced Monday, August 8 at 5:30 p.m.
Rides in the TIV II will take place from 12:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. on August 10 in downtown Shreveport. Riders will include Liz Swaine, Executive Director of the Downtown Development Authority, Ann Fumarolo, Sci-Port’s President/CEO, Stephen Parr, KSLA StormTracker 12 Chief Meteorologist and winners of the Twister Chasers Giveaway. Children must weigh at least 60 pounds to ride in the TIV II; children 12 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Dee Dee Hall, Jonathan Moore & Dorothy Kristin Hanna @ ArtspaceShreveport; mixed media exhibit opens Thurs, Aug 4, 6 pm
Artspace Shreveport introduces three new exhibits by three Louisiana artists: “Vibration” by Dorothy Kristin Hanna, “My way” by Dee Dee Hall, and “The works of Jonathan Moore” by Jonathan Moore," says Julia Foley.
The exhibits will feature paintings, multi-media art, and interactive performances by the featured artists.
It will open Thurs, August 4th at 6:00 pm with a reception for the public to meet the artists.
- artspace will provide hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Complimentary parking is available at the Blue Scroll Mural Lot, Texas & Common Streets. Admission for the event is free.
More at artspaceshreveport.org
Monday, August 01, 2011
Mandatory orientation meetings for all Caddo parents; see Caddo MagnetHigh schedule here
"Research overwhelmingly demonstrates that parent involvement in a student’s learning is positively related to achievement," says principal Mary Rounds at Caddo Magnet High.
"It also shows that the earlier parents are involved in a student’s education process, the more success the child will experience. Successful elementary home-school partnerships require ongoing communication between the school and the home.
In an effort to strengthen this partnership, the district has scheduled mandatory orientation meetings for all parents with students attending Caddo Public Schools for the 2011-2012 school year."
Caddo Parish Magnet High School orientation meetings are scheduled for the following dates:
Thursday, August 4, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. in the Ran Kiper Performing Arts Center (PAC), and the makeup meeting is slated for
Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. in the PAC.
"During these mandatory meetings, staff members will discuss the curriculum, schedules of the day, parent involvement opportunities, discipline, attendance, dress code, school calendar, and other important programs, including JPams Technology System."
Adds Rounds, "Please plan to attend one of these mandatory meetings. Your attendance and support are important to your child’s success in school."
Vincent Williams directs Carolyn Bryant in Mahalia at SLT on August 11,12, 13 at 7:30 pm
Actress Carolyn Bryant becomes Mahalia in a Shreveport Little Theater production, says Robert Darrow. Bryant is being directed in the Tom Stolz musical biography by Vincent Williams.
"Halie" Jackson was born in in New Orleans in 1911. In 1927, at the age of sixteen, Jackson moved from the south to Chicago, Illinois, in the midst of the Great Migration, says Wikipedia. By 1950 she was being recognized as the Queen of Gospel and was presented at Carnegie Hall.
Her stellar career closed in Chicago on January 27, 1972, when heart failure and diabetes complications caused her passing.
SLT box office is open - all tickets are $10 - at 424-4439.