As members of Sciport, we're delighted that summer is here and that there'll be robots in the street.
Summer Science Blast Day Camps Begin
Mon, June 2
Themes this year range from robotics to nature, space, and, wizardly, Harry Potter.
Itty Bitty Scientists
Weds at 11 a.m. (June 4, 11, 18, and 25)
Summer Tots program returns. Weds at 11 a.m. through the month of August.
Family Fun Night:
Tinkering Robotics Lab, Fri, June 6
Participate in hands-on, make-it-take-its, crazy contraptions, robotics, gaming competitions, and more with the opening of the new exhibit area, Tinkering Robotics Lab. Cost: $6 Members, $8 Non-Members. RSVP (318) 424-8660.
Tinkering Robotics Lab
Opens Sat, June 7
Initiate a chain reaction to propel a marble through a series of obstacles, experiment with aerodynamics with wind tubes, program a robot to excel in a series of challenges, or put your gaming skills to the test. Featuring LEGO® MindstormsTM Robots and Nintendo® WiiTM with additional exhibits and activities designed by Sci-Port.
Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk
IMAX Member Preview Thurs, June 12
IMAX Film Opens Sat, June 14
Take an exhilarating river-rafting ride down the Colorado River and find out how water conservation is becoming increasingly important.
Father's Day: BIG TOYS, BIG TOOLS
Sat & Sun, June 14 and 15
Celebrate Dad's day with heavy machinery featuring an aerial fire truck, a crane, a Hummer, a free trolley ride, and a demonstration of the Jaws of Life from the Shreveport Fire Department. Fathers get in free both days with purchase of a child's admission.
Monday, June 02, 2008
Friday, May 30, 2008
Dirt Meets Technology
Shreveport's Farmers' Market now has a MySpace page. It gives market manager Noma Fowler-Sandlin a platform to keep local foodies informed. "I'd love for everyone to friend the market so you'll always know what's going on. I'll send out bulletins twice a week so you'll know what's happening that day," said Noma. You can even listen to the nifty song Down the Red River Again by Louisiana Dan (he'll be performing at the market June 3). The market opens at 7 am tomorrow at the Festival Plaza pavilion, 101 Crockett St., between Spring and Commerce streets.
Blogs, MySpace pages and Facebooks are no cost ways for organizations and artists to create a web presence. Not only are they free but also easily maintained. If you have enough computer skills to send emails, you can blog. No need to wait for a webmaster to slap your freshest info into the Internet. Once a page is created it's a snap to link with interesting places to get publicity. For instance, a visitor to the Shreveport Bossier Fun Guide would be able click through to a page with pertinent information about the organization or artist sponsoring a listed event.
Guest Editor's note: Mr. Trudeau is recovering nicely after his Tuesday morning heart surgery. Keep those cards, letters, texts, and emails coming. Most importantly, get out and enjoy SB Land this weekend!
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Intoxicating Sauce
Gotta love the pinked out site that is moviesauce.org.
Click through then try to halt your flip flops from flapping to Robinson Film Center this Friday and Saturday.
Hunter Carter and Evan Falbaum created the film festival in 2005. To chart its evolution just frisk this blog. Tickets remain affordable. $7 a program or $30 for the entire affair (5 whole programs).
Guest Editor's note: Since I'm at the helm while Trudeau sculls along on a delicate internal adventure, I will add how super modern SB Land would be if everyone upgraded their texting plans so festival goers could twitter.com their way through. Interactive film goers? Watch out SXSW. On the other hand this opens for discussion -- is it rude to text during a flick?
Sunday, May 25, 2008
How to Listen to Jazz to be led by Dallas bassist, composer John Adams and trio at 2 pm and 6 pm Thurs, May 29, Barnwell, Shreveport
The John Adams Trio, based in Dallas, Texas, will present a How to Listen to Jazz workshop before their Barnwell concert begins at 6:00 pm, Thurs, May 29, says Freda Powell. The interactive workshop is scheduled from 2 - 4 and is open to the public.
“This is a great opportunity for the many jazz enthusiasts in the area to gain a greater appreciation for jazz,” said Freda Powell, Barnwell executive director. “The workshop is interactive; musicians attending are encouraged to bring their instruments to participate in the demo."
Admission to the Barnwell Center and “Hot Jazz on the Red” is free. The Barnwell Center is adjacent to Riverview Park and next to Eldorado Resort Casino.
Parking is free in the Eldorado Garage; I've never had an untoward experience there.
"As an accomplished acoustic and electric bassist, John Adams is one of the Southwest's most versatile and in-demand jazz, pop, and studio musicians," says his agency.
Adams served as Music Director and performed weekly for three and a half years at Dallas' prestigious Crescent Court Hotel. Adams holds Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the University of North Texas, where for ten years he was the jazz bass professor. He is also active as a producer/arranger, a composer, clinician, and an instructional author.
Listen to his trio here.
“This is a great opportunity for the many jazz enthusiasts in the area to gain a greater appreciation for jazz,” said Freda Powell, Barnwell executive director. “The workshop is interactive; musicians attending are encouraged to bring their instruments to participate in the demo."
Admission to the Barnwell Center and “Hot Jazz on the Red” is free. The Barnwell Center is adjacent to Riverview Park and next to Eldorado Resort Casino.
Parking is free in the Eldorado Garage; I've never had an untoward experience there.
"As an accomplished acoustic and electric bassist, John Adams is one of the Southwest's most versatile and in-demand jazz, pop, and studio musicians," says his agency.
Adams served as Music Director and performed weekly for three and a half years at Dallas' prestigious Crescent Court Hotel. Adams holds Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the University of North Texas, where for ten years he was the jazz bass professor. He is also active as a producer/arranger, a composer, clinician, and an instructional author.
Listen to his trio here.
Benefit music for Deborah Demaree, Shreveport, at the Warehouse on Sunday, May 25, 7 pm
Deborah Demaree has known about her cancer for 3 months, says the Times. The former Debbie Harold, she is mother to Ashley Hazelton and Micah Harold.
Matt Hazelton and Dirtfoot have organized a benefit for her to be held at the Warehouse Sun, May 25, 7 pm until midnight.
On the bill:
hoodlum circus
Brady Blade, jr
a silent auction
Funds will go toward her medical and living expenses.
Matt Hazelton and Dirtfoot have organized a benefit for her to be held at the Warehouse Sun, May 25, 7 pm until midnight.
On the bill:
hoodlum circus
Brady Blade, jr
a silent auction
Funds will go toward her medical and living expenses.
Louisiana's new African-American Heritage Trail visited by NY Times writer
“The whole state of Louisiana really is a museum,” Lt Gov Mitch Landrieu tells NY Times writer Ron Stodghill in an article on the new African-American Heritage Trail (May 25 Travel).
Louisiana's Af-Am Heritage Trail includes 26-sites.
What's featured in Shreveport? Click on the Trail map's blue squares and you will be entertained by Lou Gossett, Jr, as he offers brief history lessons that relate to the MultiCultural Center of the South and the Southern Museum of Art Shreveport.
The Calanthean Temple and dance halls of Texas Ave are not included in the Trail. There is room for enormous growth over the coming decades in what's featured in this fascinating program.
Louisiana's Af-Am Heritage Trail includes 26-sites.
What's featured in Shreveport? Click on the Trail map's blue squares and you will be entertained by Lou Gossett, Jr, as he offers brief history lessons that relate to the MultiCultural Center of the South and the Southern Museum of Art Shreveport.
The Calanthean Temple and dance halls of Texas Ave are not included in the Trail. There is room for enormous growth over the coming decades in what's featured in this fascinating program.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Macondo, corner Youree and Ockley, Shreveport: Ecuadorean-Peruvian clothing shop and Latino crossroads
Macondo is a shop that is well-stocked with the natural fiber and bead products of Ecuador. It lies, hidden if in full view, at the corner of Youree and Ockley. Inside we recently found voluble shop owner Janine Demerath and beaming daughter, Rafaela.
Demerath is a native of Ecuador. Macondo is, she says, "my mini Ecuador. It represents my country in my heart." She notes that the goods reflect other Latino countries, too, such as Peru and Mexico.
Macondo is a crossroads for those who love Hispanic culture. The performing arts group Voces Castellanos (see earlier Shreveport Blog posts) meets here, she says.
The shop's name is taken from the novel One Hundred Years of Solitude, the work by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Macondo is a fictional town that represents the villages in which Marquez was raised; the book stands as a metaphor for the history of Latin America.
Demerath, a teacher of Spanish for Centenary College and Hispanic storyteller for the Louisiana Endowment of the Humanities program, Prime Time, has 2 children, Rafaela and Gus. Her husband, Loren, is professor of sociology at Centenary and a community activist. Please see A Better Shreveport.
Jewelry, flowing dresses, caps, T-shirts: the shop has a wide assortment of goods. It is open 3 pm to 6 pm and can be accessed, even when Demerath is out of pocket, by asking for help at The Mattress Shop, which shares a portal.
318-861-7976.
Please see photos from a visit to Macondo at Shreveport Faces.
Demerath is a native of Ecuador. Macondo is, she says, "my mini Ecuador. It represents my country in my heart." She notes that the goods reflect other Latino countries, too, such as Peru and Mexico.
Macondo is a crossroads for those who love Hispanic culture. The performing arts group Voces Castellanos (see earlier Shreveport Blog posts) meets here, she says.
The shop's name is taken from the novel One Hundred Years of Solitude, the work by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Macondo is a fictional town that represents the villages in which Marquez was raised; the book stands as a metaphor for the history of Latin America.
Demerath, a teacher of Spanish for Centenary College and Hispanic storyteller for the Louisiana Endowment of the Humanities program, Prime Time, has 2 children, Rafaela and Gus. Her husband, Loren, is professor of sociology at Centenary and a community activist. Please see A Better Shreveport.
Jewelry, flowing dresses, caps, T-shirts: the shop has a wide assortment of goods. It is open 3 pm to 6 pm and can be accessed, even when Demerath is out of pocket, by asking for help at The Mattress Shop, which shares a portal.
318-861-7976.
Please see photos from a visit to Macondo at Shreveport Faces.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Beta web site for Robinson Film Center, Shreveport: film times, prices, Abby Singer Bistro updates
Chris Jay, the media maitre 'd for the RFC, says, "Our new website is live. It's obviously a Beta version, we're working out lots of kinks, but it's live and it functions."
And, on another topic, Jay adds, "The last few weeks have been really educational for me, as a film programmer. One of the more painful lessons I have learned is that out of every group of movies we bring through at the RFC, there will be one that is a harder sell to Shreveport-Bossier City. Oddly enough, it's usually the film that I feel people really Need to see - for cultural or educational value - more than any other. On Friday, May 23rd, I'm opening a movie that fits this description. It's a documentary about a rock n' roll summer camp for girls ages 8-18, and it's called "Girls Rock!" Basically, the film follows a group of girls as they learn that they don't have to look like Hannah Montana to be able to take a stage and express themselves. Their voice doesn't have to fit in with the images they see and the messages they hear in pop culture. The film is also a treat for indie music lovers, featuring songs and appearances by Le Tigre, Sleater-Kinney, and Bikini Kill, among others. It's a fantastic little film that I hope people will give a chance. Here's the info:
"Girls Rock!" The Movie
at The Robinson Film Center
May 23-June 8
Rated PG for language
http://www.girlsrockmovie.com
And, on another topic, Jay adds, "The last few weeks have been really educational for me, as a film programmer. One of the more painful lessons I have learned is that out of every group of movies we bring through at the RFC, there will be one that is a harder sell to Shreveport-Bossier City. Oddly enough, it's usually the film that I feel people really Need to see - for cultural or educational value - more than any other. On Friday, May 23rd, I'm opening a movie that fits this description. It's a documentary about a rock n' roll summer camp for girls ages 8-18, and it's called "Girls Rock!" Basically, the film follows a group of girls as they learn that they don't have to look like Hannah Montana to be able to take a stage and express themselves. Their voice doesn't have to fit in with the images they see and the messages they hear in pop culture. The film is also a treat for indie music lovers, featuring songs and appearances by Le Tigre, Sleater-Kinney, and Bikini Kill, among others. It's a fantastic little film that I hope people will give a chance. Here's the info:
"Girls Rock!" The Movie
at The Robinson Film Center
May 23-June 8
Rated PG for language
http://www.girlsrockmovie.com
Bagpiper competition at Karpeles Museum on Sat, May 24, 9 am until 7 pm
Karpeles Museum's Jean Glabus says, "There will be 10 pipers competing for sure; also: fine music, good food & great company." The event is called Ceol na Pioba, "Music of the bagpipes."
The date is Sat, May 24, 9 am to 7 pm.
Free and open to the public.
The date is Sat, May 24, 9 am to 7 pm.
Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
NY Times profiles Shreveport: "Son of a gun, Hollywood has big fun on the Bayou"
The NY Times opens with: "There is a backlot feel to Shreveport, tucked in “Ark-La-Tex,” the nexus of three states where the piney woods encircle sloughs and bayous. Its post-boom downtown — the oil and gas petered out in the mid-1980s — has plenty of fine old buildings, not many people and, along with a bit of dissipation, an air of expectation, as if the circus might suddenly crest a hill and bring all manner of hoopla. "
NY Times writer David Carr has profiled the city and the work we do. It is witty, frank and a useful mirror for our purview.
NY Times writer David Carr has profiled the city and the work we do. It is witty, frank and a useful mirror for our purview.
Sara Herrington invites you to the Metropolitan Planning Commission's public meeting in downtown Shreveport Wed, May 21, 5:30 pm
Sara Herrington, an articulate woman with a solid track record of community service, invites the public to the Metropolitan Planning Commission public meet Wed afternoon, 5:30 pm, at 505 Travis St (ground floor), aka Govt Plaza Chamber.
Herrington is one of the nine members of the Planning Commission. Also involved are a seven-person MPC staff and the 12-person Caddo Parish Commission. See all those names and phone numbers at the www.csi.shreveport.la.us site.
If you are like the A Better Shreveport coalition and the artists I know and appreciate, it is to your advantage to be there. For a long time such planning has been guided by the pressures brought to bear by vested interest parties such as real estate investors. Today, we can try to head off such distortions by being visible.
Kathryn Usher sent this message yesterday: "I have a friend who lives in Highland. She is a new resident of SB Land with "dual" residency in Shreveport and Austin. She came up with this slogan tonight: 'Shreveport - Affordable Austin.'"
That slogan, brilliant - if over the top, is what will drive my participation.
If you cannot make this meeting, go on record by writing a letter. If you're emailing, send it to mpc@csi.shreveport.la.us
Herrington is one of the nine members of the Planning Commission. Also involved are a seven-person MPC staff and the 12-person Caddo Parish Commission. See all those names and phone numbers at the www.csi.shreveport.la.us site.
If you are like the A Better Shreveport coalition and the artists I know and appreciate, it is to your advantage to be there. For a long time such planning has been guided by the pressures brought to bear by vested interest parties such as real estate investors. Today, we can try to head off such distortions by being visible.
Kathryn Usher sent this message yesterday: "I have a friend who lives in Highland. She is a new resident of SB Land with "dual" residency in Shreveport and Austin. She came up with this slogan tonight: 'Shreveport - Affordable Austin.'"
That slogan, brilliant - if over the top, is what will drive my participation.
If you cannot make this meeting, go on record by writing a letter. If you're emailing, send it to mpc@csi.shreveport.la.us
Monday, May 19, 2008
Highland Area Partnership (HAP) announces grant guidelines in the 2008 Home Improvement Program
Property owners and residents of Highland may submit an application outlining plans for significant, highly visible home improvements to their property in hopes of getting one of 10 grants of $500, says HAP.
Among other things, judges will consider overall benefit to the neighborhood and prior improvements to the property(s).
Deadline for submission is June 10. Applicants must agree to complete their work and submit receipts no later than August 15.
Applications may be obtained at www.highlandareapartnership.org, at the HAP office located at 106 East Kings Highway (Centenary Square, Centenary College campus) or at Lila’s Cakes and Chocolates at 440 Olive Street.
The contest was created in 1996 as part of HAP’s mission to aid in revitalization of Shreveport’s historic Highland neighborhood. In the 12 years since, the organization has distributed 81 awards totaling more than $40,000. The awards have helped with everything from landscape to major repairs. The organizers have noticed a change in the type and scope of the projects since then. “In the beginning, we had requests for general maintenance. Now, we have people wishing to complete large scale change,” said HAP Committee Chair Kenneth Koonce.
The organization attributes this to fact that people are rediscovering the charm of historic Highland. “We have it all! Charming, well-built homes with established landscape, trendy boutiques and delicious restaurants are right around the corner. Plus, you have a safe, friendly, and pedestrian-oriented area,” Koonce added.
Recent changes in grants have meant the loss of funding for administrative staff. Executive Director Dorothy McDonald has resigned, but plans to remain active as a HAP member and volunteer.
Kenneth Koonce
Highland Area Partnership, Inc.
(318) 869-5706
hap@bayou.org
Among other things, judges will consider overall benefit to the neighborhood and prior improvements to the property(s).
Deadline for submission is June 10. Applicants must agree to complete their work and submit receipts no later than August 15.
Applications may be obtained at www.highlandareapartnership.org, at the HAP office located at 106 East Kings Highway (Centenary Square, Centenary College campus) or at Lila’s Cakes and Chocolates at 440 Olive Street.
The contest was created in 1996 as part of HAP’s mission to aid in revitalization of Shreveport’s historic Highland neighborhood. In the 12 years since, the organization has distributed 81 awards totaling more than $40,000. The awards have helped with everything from landscape to major repairs. The organizers have noticed a change in the type and scope of the projects since then. “In the beginning, we had requests for general maintenance. Now, we have people wishing to complete large scale change,” said HAP Committee Chair Kenneth Koonce.
The organization attributes this to fact that people are rediscovering the charm of historic Highland. “We have it all! Charming, well-built homes with established landscape, trendy boutiques and delicious restaurants are right around the corner. Plus, you have a safe, friendly, and pedestrian-oriented area,” Koonce added.
Recent changes in grants have meant the loss of funding for administrative staff. Executive Director Dorothy McDonald has resigned, but plans to remain active as a HAP member and volunteer.
Kenneth Koonce
Highland Area Partnership, Inc.
(318) 869-5706
hap@bayou.org
Shreveport Symphony players Peter Haas, Chan Teague call for new orchestra board of directors
In a bold letter to the editorial page of the Shreveport Times, orchestra leaders Peter Haas and Chan Teague have called for replacement of the orchestra's board and administration.
They assert, "We agree with SSO board members Libby Siskron and Berte Muslow that the SSO belongs to the community and should expand its visibility and donor base, and further, expand board governance deeper into the Shreveport-Bossier City community. The SSO should not be reserved as a social outlet for a few but rather a cultural resource for all and supported by many — inclusive rather than exclusive."
I personally hereby volunteer to return to the board. Those who want to forge a new spirit in an old town need to take this opportunity to volunteer their labor alongside me.
My commitment to fund raising would be in phoning a long list of donors. I've done this work before and had some success. I've also felt burned out on it; yet it is time to do it again.
When I first moved to Shreveport one of the SSO"s top ticket sellers, the late Mrs. Dr. Sherman Gorton, called each year. She made sure, in a diplomatic way, that I remained in the fold of the ticket holders. That direct contact by a local personality made an unforgettable difference to me.
Yet board members need to have much deeper pockets than me, since my bread-and-butter is being a Caddo teacher. That means new board members should know that a large personal contribution needs to made right now.
One of my priorities would be making a special appeal for leadership from the African-American half of the city. There lies an enormous amount of brainpower and financial support. Also, the growth in the Asian and Hispanic communities in the region have made it imperative that Asian and Hispanic money and insight are part of the symphony's leadership group.
New board members and new solicitations need to be activated post haste. The afterglow of the successful Constellation Ball and Picnic Pops concert is a leverage that can be used for good if we are quick-footed.
They assert, "We agree with SSO board members Libby Siskron and Berte Muslow that the SSO belongs to the community and should expand its visibility and donor base, and further, expand board governance deeper into the Shreveport-Bossier City community. The SSO should not be reserved as a social outlet for a few but rather a cultural resource for all and supported by many — inclusive rather than exclusive."
I personally hereby volunteer to return to the board. Those who want to forge a new spirit in an old town need to take this opportunity to volunteer their labor alongside me.
My commitment to fund raising would be in phoning a long list of donors. I've done this work before and had some success. I've also felt burned out on it; yet it is time to do it again.
When I first moved to Shreveport one of the SSO"s top ticket sellers, the late Mrs. Dr. Sherman Gorton, called each year. She made sure, in a diplomatic way, that I remained in the fold of the ticket holders. That direct contact by a local personality made an unforgettable difference to me.
Yet board members need to have much deeper pockets than me, since my bread-and-butter is being a Caddo teacher. That means new board members should know that a large personal contribution needs to made right now.
One of my priorities would be making a special appeal for leadership from the African-American half of the city. There lies an enormous amount of brainpower and financial support. Also, the growth in the Asian and Hispanic communities in the region have made it imperative that Asian and Hispanic money and insight are part of the symphony's leadership group.
New board members and new solicitations need to be activated post haste. The afterglow of the successful Constellation Ball and Picnic Pops concert is a leverage that can be used for good if we are quick-footed.
Tom Sawyer returns to Shreveport via Peter Pan Players; show opens May 29 for 8 performances at Marjorie Lyons Playhouse
Mark Twain's classic story comes to musical life, says Peter Pan Players director Trey Jackson, in this Broadway adaptation of America's favorite book.
Set in 1840's St. Petersburg, Mo., Tom Sawyer matches wits with his stern Aunt Polly and bratty half-brother Sid, falls in love with the feisty Becky Thatcher and goes on the adventure of a lifetime with Becky and that irresistible renegade, Huckleberry Finn, while trying to fend off the villainous Injun Joe.
Filled with foot-stomping, toe-tapping songs by Don Schlitz ("The Gambler"), and a warm, funny book by Ken Ludwig ("Lend Me A Tenor"), The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer is a tale of thrilling escapes, comedy and inspiration for the whole family.
Performances:
Thursday, May 29, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
Friday, May 30, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 31, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
Sunday, June 1, 2008 @ 2:00 pm
Thursday, June 5, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
Friday, June 6, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, June 7, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
Sunday, June 8, 2008 @ 2:00 pm
Peter Pan Players is online with a PPP blog and their own Myspace.
Set in 1840's St. Petersburg, Mo., Tom Sawyer matches wits with his stern Aunt Polly and bratty half-brother Sid, falls in love with the feisty Becky Thatcher and goes on the adventure of a lifetime with Becky and that irresistible renegade, Huckleberry Finn, while trying to fend off the villainous Injun Joe.
Filled with foot-stomping, toe-tapping songs by Don Schlitz ("The Gambler"), and a warm, funny book by Ken Ludwig ("Lend Me A Tenor"), The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer is a tale of thrilling escapes, comedy and inspiration for the whole family.
Performances:
Thursday, May 29, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
Friday, May 30, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 31, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
Sunday, June 1, 2008 @ 2:00 pm
Thursday, June 5, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
Friday, June 6, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, June 7, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
Sunday, June 8, 2008 @ 2:00 pm
Peter Pan Players is online with a PPP blog and their own Myspace.
Brady Blade, Jr, drummer and producer, added to Mayor Cedric Glover's economic development team
Brady Blade, Jr, is going to be selling the city of Shreveport to businesses alongside Mayor Cedric Glover and Rick Seaton. I cannot imagine a better situation for the city.
Having known him since his high school years at Caddo Magnet High, I believe him a fellow of impeccable honesty and reliability. He is a graduate of Centenary College.
His personality is magnetic. He was born with a golden smile and laugh. When Brady, Jr, enters a room, the vibe goes up 2 or 3 notches.
As a drummer has won spots with EmmyLou Harris, Steve Earle, Jewel and the Indigo Girls. I remember seeing him on Saturday Night Live a few years ago when he handled the kit for Dave Matthews & Friends.
He has also swum with the sharks in the record industry's production offices. He has managed artists and repertoire (an "A&R man," when things were good for record companies), and run his own company, Brick Top Recordings, LLc. He has opened an internet-based musicians' enterprise along with Dr. Kirk Labor, former Shreveporter, says wikipedia.org.
Brady is an extremely well-spoken fellow whose global travel will serve well in economic development. In recent years he has resided in Stockholm, Sweden.
There's his acclaimed family to consider , too: Blade's father, Pastor Brady Blade of Zion Baptist Church, is a community leader. His brother Brian is a also a drummer, one in the highest ranks of jazz music.
Blade's artist-businessman profile is highly appropriate for a striving Bayou State city. Whether in tourism, digital services or entertainment-related activities, having Blade aboard will certainly put Shreveport ahead.
Having known him since his high school years at Caddo Magnet High, I believe him a fellow of impeccable honesty and reliability. He is a graduate of Centenary College.
His personality is magnetic. He was born with a golden smile and laugh. When Brady, Jr, enters a room, the vibe goes up 2 or 3 notches.
As a drummer has won spots with EmmyLou Harris, Steve Earle, Jewel and the Indigo Girls. I remember seeing him on Saturday Night Live a few years ago when he handled the kit for Dave Matthews & Friends.
He has also swum with the sharks in the record industry's production offices. He has managed artists and repertoire (an "A&R man," when things were good for record companies), and run his own company, Brick Top Recordings, LLc. He has opened an internet-based musicians' enterprise along with Dr. Kirk Labor, former Shreveporter, says wikipedia.org.
Brady is an extremely well-spoken fellow whose global travel will serve well in economic development. In recent years he has resided in Stockholm, Sweden.
There's his acclaimed family to consider , too: Blade's father, Pastor Brady Blade of Zion Baptist Church, is a community leader. His brother Brian is a also a drummer, one in the highest ranks of jazz music.
Blade's artist-businessman profile is highly appropriate for a striving Bayou State city. Whether in tourism, digital services or entertainment-related activities, having Blade aboard will certainly put Shreveport ahead.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Shreveport Farmer's Market, May 31 to Aug 30, Tues and Sats: more vegetables and music than ever at Festival Plaza
The new manager of Shreveport Farmer's Market is Noma Fowler-Sandlin. She has been a vendor at the market for several years; her shop is Pan's Pantry jellies and jams. If anyone can add energy to this lovely downtown event, it's this artist-arts producer-crafts person.
Noma says the summer of 08 offerings are multifarious.
Shreveport’s Farmers’ Market provides a place for some 60 vendors every Tuesday and Saturday from May 31st, 2008 to August 30, 2008. Operating hours are from 7:00 a.m. to noon on Saturdays, and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Tuesday "happy hour" market, featuring a cash bar and musical entertainment.
The first Saturday of each month will feature a visit from Lifeshare Blood Centers where patrons may donate to their worthy cause, and live bluegrass music from The Blanchard Jammers.
Farmers and artisans sell local produce, herbs, plants and fresh cut flowers, canned goods, honey, and baked goods. Other treats include gourmet dog treats, and arts and craft items, such as homemade soaps, jewelry and various items. Some vendors are state approved to accept Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Coupons for seniors. Our market is family-friendly and we encourage you to come back every week because the produce, plants, and specialties will change as different fruits and vegetables reach their peak of freshness and taste.
Opening Day of the Shreveport Farmers Market will provide a full house of vendors selling fresh produce, beef, sausage and shrimp, home-made goods of all sorts, and arts/crafts. Additionally, Blanchard Jammers will provide bluegrass music, and the blood mobile from Life Share Blood Centers will be on hand to accept life-saving donations.
Special Events for May/June:
May 31 -- Blanchard Jammers (music) and Lifeshare Blood Center,
June 3 -- Dr. Cookie & Louisiana Dan (music),
June 10 -- The Recliners (music),
June 14 -- The Strumdingers (music),
June 17 -- Jr., III (music),
June 24 -- Amelia Blake (music)
rrr@redriverrevel.com
(318) 455-5788
Noma says the summer of 08 offerings are multifarious.
Shreveport’s Farmers’ Market provides a place for some 60 vendors every Tuesday and Saturday from May 31st, 2008 to August 30, 2008. Operating hours are from 7:00 a.m. to noon on Saturdays, and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Tuesday "happy hour" market, featuring a cash bar and musical entertainment.
The first Saturday of each month will feature a visit from Lifeshare Blood Centers where patrons may donate to their worthy cause, and live bluegrass music from The Blanchard Jammers.
Farmers and artisans sell local produce, herbs, plants and fresh cut flowers, canned goods, honey, and baked goods. Other treats include gourmet dog treats, and arts and craft items, such as homemade soaps, jewelry and various items. Some vendors are state approved to accept Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Coupons for seniors. Our market is family-friendly and we encourage you to come back every week because the produce, plants, and specialties will change as different fruits and vegetables reach their peak of freshness and taste.
Opening Day of the Shreveport Farmers Market will provide a full house of vendors selling fresh produce, beef, sausage and shrimp, home-made goods of all sorts, and arts/crafts. Additionally, Blanchard Jammers will provide bluegrass music, and the blood mobile from Life Share Blood Centers will be on hand to accept life-saving donations.
Special Events for May/June:
May 31 -- Blanchard Jammers (music) and Lifeshare Blood Center,
June 3 -- Dr. Cookie & Louisiana Dan (music),
June 10 -- The Recliners (music),
June 14 -- The Strumdingers (music),
June 17 -- Jr., III (music),
June 24 -- Amelia Blake (music)
rrr@redriverrevel.com
(318) 455-5788
Friday, May 16, 2008
Growth coming to Shreveport? the MPC has a plan for growth that needs citizen input; downtown meeting Wed, May 21, 5:30 pm
Shreveport, poised on the edge of more-than-average growth, is eyeballing the future instead of pretending it won't happen. The Metropolitan Planning Commission has developed a 25-page plan for the coming years.
Now it needs citizens' input.
The meeting at 5:30 pm on Wed, May 21, is a public hearing, the first of three, on the master plan. It will be held at Govt Plaza, 1st floor, 505 Travis St.
If you cannot attend, you may write down your ideas and concerns and send them to Charles Kirkland, 505 Travis St, Spt 71101. Kirkland is at 318-673-6474.
Among the issues -
Signage
Water quality
Drainage-fix, repair, and improve areas that are in desperate need
Film Industry
Traffic Corridors-enforce the law.
Environmental Issues-litter-debris in water drains
Rogue development
School zones
City Map- zone regulation
Among the opportunities -
Recycling
Tree initiative
Bike initiative
Historical initiative - let's protect
Green Space-planting and maintaining city owned property
Enhance Parks
Now it needs citizens' input.
The meeting at 5:30 pm on Wed, May 21, is a public hearing, the first of three, on the master plan. It will be held at Govt Plaza, 1st floor, 505 Travis St.
If you cannot attend, you may write down your ideas and concerns and send them to Charles Kirkland, 505 Travis St, Spt 71101. Kirkland is at 318-673-6474.
Among the issues -
Signage
Water quality
Drainage-fix, repair, and improve areas that are in desperate need
Film Industry
Traffic Corridors-enforce the law.
Environmental Issues-litter-debris in water drains
Rogue development
School zones
City Map- zone regulation
Among the opportunities -
Recycling
Tree initiative
Bike initiative
Historical initiative - let's protect
Green Space-planting and maintaining city owned property
Enhance Parks
Get your bike in gear courtesy of A Better Shreveport, Historic South Highlands Assoc and River City Cycling: bike workshop at Uptown Shopping Center on Sun, May 18, 1:30 to 4:30
A no charge Bike Workshop at Uptown Shopping Center parking lot will take place Sun, May 18, from 1:30 to 4:30, says Sally Spruiell.
The idea is to help you get your bikes out of the garage and get them pumped up and in gear for riding, says Ian Webb.
Riders will find:
- Trained bicycle mechanics from River City Cycling on hand to inflate tubes, check brakes and gears, perform safety checks, and get your bikes ready to ride for the summer.
- Experts on hand to discuss riding your bike for every day errands like shopping and commuting to work or school.
- The Shreveport Police Department Mounted Patrol there to talk about safety, cycling and the law.
- Displays of products to help you reduce your dependence on your car and help you get into shape by comfortably using your bike more.
The workshop, designed to enhance Shreveport's bike energy, is being sponsored by
- A BetterShreveport.blogspot.com
- Historic South Highlands Neighborhood Association
The idea is to help you get your bikes out of the garage and get them pumped up and in gear for riding, says Ian Webb.
Riders will find:
- Trained bicycle mechanics from River City Cycling on hand to inflate tubes, check brakes and gears, perform safety checks, and get your bikes ready to ride for the summer.
- Experts on hand to discuss riding your bike for every day errands like shopping and commuting to work or school.
- The Shreveport Police Department Mounted Patrol there to talk about safety, cycling and the law.
- Displays of products to help you reduce your dependence on your car and help you get into shape by comfortably using your bike more.
The workshop, designed to enhance Shreveport's bike energy, is being sponsored by
- A BetterShreveport.blogspot.com
- Historic South Highlands Neighborhood Association
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Shreveport's third annual Gay Pride Dinner at Ralph & Kacoo's on Sat, June 7, 7 pm; speaker is Raymond Buckley
The Political Action Council for Equality, aka PACE, presents the Third Annual Gay Pride Dinner on Sat, June 7, says Adrienne Critcher.It will be held at Ralph & Kacoo's, 1700 Old Minden Road, Bossier City.
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.: Social Hour (cash bar)
7:00 p.m.: Dinner
Speaker:
Raymond Buckley
New Hampshire Democratic Party Chairman
Executive Committee, National Stonewall Democrats
$30.00 per P.A.C.E. member / $35 per non-member /
Reserved table for 7: member $280 / nonmember: $325
Pay via PayPal at www.loveandletlove.org
or send a check payable to PACE, Inc. to:
PACE, Inc., 538 Red Baron Dr Shreveport, LA 71115
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.: Social Hour (cash bar)
7:00 p.m.: Dinner
Speaker:
Raymond Buckley
New Hampshire Democratic Party Chairman
Executive Committee, National Stonewall Democrats
$30.00 per P.A.C.E. member / $35 per non-member /
Reserved table for 7: member $280 / nonmember: $325
Pay via PayPal at www.loveandletlove.org
or send a check payable to PACE, Inc. to:
PACE, Inc., 538 Red Baron Dr Shreveport, LA 71115
Adult swing and line dance classes on Mondays at Pamoja Society by Tarama and Jerry Davenport being postponed due to water damage
Adult swing and line dance workout classes will be taught by the incomparable and irrepressible Jerry and Tarama Davenport on Mondays at Pamoja Art Society, says Tarama.
The classes will go from 7 to 8 pm, but will not begin for a while due to water damage suffered at Pamoja during recent torrents.
Pamoja Society Center is south of LSU Health Sciences Center at 3806 Linwood. It is on the LSUHSC side of the strip of shops called Linwood Village. Across the street is Forest Park Cemetery.
www.pamojaartsociety.com
$10 per class; cash, please.
Comfortable shoes and clothing, bottled water and small towel.
A no-pressure, fun experience. A stress reliever.
Tarama says, "Also, encourage the man or woman in your life to join us. Remember, a man and a woman will guide you through it, so it will not feel like a class, and you'll feel good about that. It will be like a fun, family get-together."
(318) 635-1510
j_davenport@bellsouth.net
Since the Davenports helped me found the Blanc et Noir Marching Society, I can attest to their integrity, reliability, artfulness and warmth.
Also, they are astoundingly capable dancers.
The classes will go from 7 to 8 pm, but will not begin for a while due to water damage suffered at Pamoja during recent torrents.
Pamoja Society Center is south of LSU Health Sciences Center at 3806 Linwood. It is on the LSUHSC side of the strip of shops called Linwood Village. Across the street is Forest Park Cemetery.
www.pamojaartsociety.com
$10 per class; cash, please.
Comfortable shoes and clothing, bottled water and small towel.
A no-pressure, fun experience. A stress reliever.
Tarama says, "Also, encourage the man or woman in your life to join us. Remember, a man and a woman will guide you through it, so it will not feel like a class, and you'll feel good about that. It will be like a fun, family get-together."
(318) 635-1510
j_davenport@bellsouth.net
Since the Davenports helped me found the Blanc et Noir Marching Society, I can attest to their integrity, reliability, artfulness and warmth.
Also, they are astoundingly capable dancers.
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