Dear Robinson Film Center Supporters, writes John Grindley.
"The Robinson Film Center just received word that Governor Bobby Jindal has announced that he will veto $500,000 in supplemental appropriations for RFC programming and operations. This is a major decision that we need your help to overturn.
Governor Jindal announced these line item vetoes, but has not signed them into law yet, but he will in the next couple of hours.
I’ve been advised that we should contact Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Stephen Moret. He has the ear of the governor and if he wants it in, then it will stay in. Please direct your calls/emails to Moret.
His office number is 225.342.5388. Or contact his assistant, Lisa.Bryant@la.gov."
Monday, June 30, 2008
River City Rep, Shreveport, has Margaret Avery in The Member of the Wedding; performances July 16 through July 20
Casting for River City Repertory Theatre’s upcoming production of “The Member of the Wedding” has been completed, says Patric McWilliams.
The rarely seen American classic by Carson McCullers opens July 16 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral and runs through July 20th.
Academy Award nominee Margaret Avery will appear as Berenice Sadie Brown. Ms. Avery was nominated for the Oscar for her role in Stephen Speilberg’s film, “The Color Purple.”
Lexi Langs has been cast as Frankie Addams, the tomboy bursting with adolescent dreams. Langs has appeared at the American Girl Theatre in NYC, the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre and the Orlando Repertory Theatre.
Completing the cast is Benjamin Maxey, Leonard Yoakum, James Monk, Jennifer Warren, Stan Blackshire, Nicki Daniels, Charity Schubert, Catharine Barbaree and Lorna Dopson.
The show is being directed by Patric McWilliams with light design by Tristan Decker, costume and set design by McWilliams, sound design and original score by Kermit Poling. Stage manager is Alan Berry.
Box Office opens Mon, June 30th. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon through Sat. Ticket prices are $35.00 for Orchestra and Upper Center Tier and $25.00 for Upper Side Tiers.
Reservations may be made by calling the theatre box office at 318-868-5888 or tickets may be purchased at the box office located at 2829 Youree Drive, Suite #4.
The rarely seen American classic by Carson McCullers opens July 16 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral and runs through July 20th.
Academy Award nominee Margaret Avery will appear as Berenice Sadie Brown. Ms. Avery was nominated for the Oscar for her role in Stephen Speilberg’s film, “The Color Purple.”
Lexi Langs has been cast as Frankie Addams, the tomboy bursting with adolescent dreams. Langs has appeared at the American Girl Theatre in NYC, the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre and the Orlando Repertory Theatre.
Completing the cast is Benjamin Maxey, Leonard Yoakum, James Monk, Jennifer Warren, Stan Blackshire, Nicki Daniels, Charity Schubert, Catharine Barbaree and Lorna Dopson.
The show is being directed by Patric McWilliams with light design by Tristan Decker, costume and set design by McWilliams, sound design and original score by Kermit Poling. Stage manager is Alan Berry.
Box Office opens Mon, June 30th. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon through Sat. Ticket prices are $35.00 for Orchestra and Upper Center Tier and $25.00 for Upper Side Tiers.
Reservations may be made by calling the theatre box office at 318-868-5888 or tickets may be purchased at the box office located at 2829 Youree Drive, Suite #4.
Review: indie movie The Visitor is well made if labored; shows this week at RFC downtown
In the independent movie The Visitor we watch, with glacial surety, the metamorphosis of a burnt-out case. The comfortably numb life of the protagonist, a college prof, is galvanized by his experience with an immigrant family in NYC.
The rag of contention seems to be post-9/11 immigration, yet The Visitor is about the Time Remaining and the comfortable class. It is well made, if ponderous.
While we've dined at Abby Singer's Bistro (excellent portobello mushroom sandwich) and been to meetings at Robinson Film Center, Shreveport's new art movie mecca, this was our first moviegoing experience. We found the seats superb and the company sympatico.
And we found weekend parking on Texas St to be entirely easy. The RFC experience gave us a whiff of life in Austin or Dallas but with a serious discount.
We're planning to see the well-recommended Son of Rambow this week.
The rag of contention seems to be post-9/11 immigration, yet The Visitor is about the Time Remaining and the comfortable class. It is well made, if ponderous.
While we've dined at Abby Singer's Bistro (excellent portobello mushroom sandwich) and been to meetings at Robinson Film Center, Shreveport's new art movie mecca, this was our first moviegoing experience. We found the seats superb and the company sympatico.
And we found weekend parking on Texas St to be entirely easy. The RFC experience gave us a whiff of life in Austin or Dallas but with a serious discount.
We're planning to see the well-recommended Son of Rambow this week.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Painter and fiber artist Lisa Smith has paper goods on Etsy.com at Pressa Russa
Lisa Smith has exhibited masterly paintings at Artspace over the past several years. She has also won notice for altered art fabric creations at her site IVANandLUCY.etsy.com.
Now Smith has found an old letter press and has designed and manufactured a new line of artful goods. Found at PressaRussa.etsy.com, the Smith wit is well-employed in these note cards, invitations, journals and the like. Smith archness in paper goods includes logos such as: "Join my damn book club," "Watch more TV" (with full irony) and "Piss off!"
At both sites Smith demonstrates an impeccable sense of graphic charm and balance. And her vinegary logos seem to me to be happily contrary to what you'd expect to find on etsy.com.
Now Smith has found an old letter press and has designed and manufactured a new line of artful goods. Found at PressaRussa.etsy.com, the Smith wit is well-employed in these note cards, invitations, journals and the like. Smith archness in paper goods includes logos such as: "Join my damn book club," "Watch more TV" (with full irony) and "Piss off!"
At both sites Smith demonstrates an impeccable sense of graphic charm and balance. And her vinegary logos seem to me to be happily contrary to what you'd expect to find on etsy.com.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Sunflower Festival in Gilliam, Sat, June 28, 9 am to 4 pm
Artists Bob and Judy Horne are among many arts and crafts vendors who will be in the shade near the museum in Gilliam, La. The event takes place from 9 am to 4 pm on Sat.
"Go north on Hwy 71, turn right at the sign to Gilliam," she says. "Or drive north on Grimmet Drive and bear right onto Hwy 3049."
"Go north on Hwy 71, turn right at the sign to Gilliam," she says. "Or drive north on Grimmet Drive and bear right onto Hwy 3049."
Erin Berry and HipMoves at Actor's Cafe on Sat, June 28, at 8 pm and 10 pm
Dear Friends,
Please come see our show tonight at Actor's Cafe, 1401 Fairfield Avenue.
We will have two performances: 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
This is an all-ages venue and they also serve food!
Your patronage of this event helps us keep a free, open, and supportive place for belly dancers of all styles and levels to perform.
Hope you enjoy the show,
Erin
www.myspace.com/hipmoves
318-347-1216 (please call if you need directions!)
Please come see our show tonight at Actor's Cafe, 1401 Fairfield Avenue.
We will have two performances: 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
This is an all-ages venue and they also serve food!
Your patronage of this event helps us keep a free, open, and supportive place for belly dancers of all styles and levels to perform.
Hope you enjoy the show,
Erin
www.myspace.com/hipmoves
318-347-1216 (please call if you need directions!)
Friday, June 27, 2008
Minicine presents documentary Blood & Oil at Columbia Cafe on Mon, June 30, 8 pm
Blood & Oil is a political screed on America's addiction to petroleum. Having watched the trailer, I wonder whether it is going to be useful for a news-minded person. It might be the sort of consciousness-raising piece that is appropriate for students or others who routinely ignore world news and analysis.
See the Minicine-sponsored movie at Columbia Cafe - ordinarily closed on Mondays - at 8 pm Mon, June 30.
Door opens at 7 pm.
Run time: 52 Mins.
No charge.
(318)426-0852
See the Minicine-sponsored movie at Columbia Cafe - ordinarily closed on Mondays - at 8 pm Mon, June 30.
Door opens at 7 pm.
Run time: 52 Mins.
No charge.
(318)426-0852
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Curious, mysterious and strange: Circus art party at Artspace on Fri, June 27, 7 pm
Pam says . . .
It’s an Opening! It’s an Exhibition!! It’s a Party!!!
Hear Carnival Barker and Musician Extraordinaire D.J. Robin
Drop jaw at Renowned Bizarre Magician Brian Brushwood
Savor Sideshow Sculptor Pamela Joseph
Eat like Carney-vors with comfort food from the Cotton Boll
Fri, June 27, 7:00 pm @ artspace, 710 Texas Street, Downtown Shreveport.
Tickets: $15 in advance / $20 at the door
Order Online: www.shreveportbossierfunguide.com
For more information or to order tickets by phone: 318-673-6500.
It’s an Opening! It’s an Exhibition!! It’s a Party!!!
Hear Carnival Barker and Musician Extraordinaire D.J. Robin
Drop jaw at Renowned Bizarre Magician Brian Brushwood
Savor Sideshow Sculptor Pamela Joseph
Eat like Carney-vors with comfort food from the Cotton Boll
Fri, June 27, 7:00 pm @ artspace, 710 Texas Street, Downtown Shreveport.
Tickets: $15 in advance / $20 at the door
Order Online: www.shreveportbossierfunguide.com
For more information or to order tickets by phone: 318-673-6500.
Artist Rachel Stuart-Haas in Cookie magazine for her coral, green and turquoise roomology
Cookie magazine is for Etsy mommies. This month it presents Shreveport painter Rachel Stuart-Haas as an avatar of decor.
Happily, Stuart-Haas is low-key and ha-ha about the interview in the Nesting blog and the success of her bold choices in paint. She even admits to friends that ," I'm not so sure about the part where we vacation all the time in the Caribbean. But that's ok with me if we did!"
Happily, Stuart-Haas is low-key and ha-ha about the interview in the Nesting blog and the success of her bold choices in paint. She even admits to friends that ," I'm not so sure about the part where we vacation all the time in the Caribbean. But that's ok with me if we did!"
How to groove upon Big Willie Style, the hip-hop Shakespeare production, at MLP Thurs, June 26, through Sun, June 29
Big Willie Style is the most daring show you'll see in Shreveport this summer. It is raucous and it clicks, cue after cue.
The hip-hop dance is fabulously executed but the Shakespeare is problematic, imho. The key to running with the Bard is the show's program. There you will find a scene-by-scene listing of the play being referenced.
Those of you smart enough to prepare for the play can look up summaries of these plays:
- Much Ado about Nothing
- The Third Part of Henry VI
- The Merry Wives of Windsor
- Midsummer Night's Dream
- Shakespeare's Sonnets
- The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus
- Othello, the Moor of Venice
- Macbeth
- All's Well that Ends Well
- The Tempest
- The Passionate Pilgrim
- Hamlet
- Richard the III
See my review for more background. Times reporter Alex Kent wrote a review, too.
The cast is talented and endearing. Bring your camera for after-show snaps with these young stars. They've brought an amazing amount of energy to the stage.
Show times:
Thursday, June 26 2008 @ 7:30 pm
Friday June 27 2008 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday June 28 2008 @ 7:30 pm
Sunday June 29 2008 @ 4:00 pm
Tickets $12.00 ($8.00 for orders of 10 or more tickets)
Call toll-free 24/7 1-800-957-8667
or go to www.gsnla.org for internet orders
The hip-hop dance is fabulously executed but the Shakespeare is problematic, imho. The key to running with the Bard is the show's program. There you will find a scene-by-scene listing of the play being referenced.
Those of you smart enough to prepare for the play can look up summaries of these plays:
- Much Ado about Nothing
- The Third Part of Henry VI
- The Merry Wives of Windsor
- Midsummer Night's Dream
- Shakespeare's Sonnets
- The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus
- Othello, the Moor of Venice
- Macbeth
- All's Well that Ends Well
- The Tempest
- The Passionate Pilgrim
- Hamlet
- Richard the III
See my review for more background. Times reporter Alex Kent wrote a review, too.
The cast is talented and endearing. Bring your camera for after-show snaps with these young stars. They've brought an amazing amount of energy to the stage.
Show times:
Thursday, June 26 2008 @ 7:30 pm
Friday June 27 2008 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday June 28 2008 @ 7:30 pm
Sunday June 29 2008 @ 4:00 pm
Tickets $12.00 ($8.00 for orders of 10 or more tickets)
Call toll-free 24/7 1-800-957-8667
or go to www.gsnla.org for internet orders
Barnwell Center's Hot Jazz on the Red series: Dan Sanchez on Thurs, June 26, 6 pm to 8 pm
Dan Sanchez and his Kings of Pleasure will entertain on the Barnwell's riverside patio for the closing edition of Hot Jazz on the Red, says Freda Powell.
The free show takes place from 6 to 8 pm Thurs, June 26.
The free show takes place from 6 to 8 pm Thurs, June 26.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Shreveport Mac Users Group to meet at Robinson Film Center on Thurs, June 26, 6:30 pm
If you've got a new Mac or are thinking of getting one, the Shreveport Mac Users group (SMUG) may be a good resource for you. It's a group formed by Thomas Avallone, of Maccentric, to bring in speakers and give workshops as well as give mutual support.
Meetings for SMUG have a new home. Says Avallone, "Thurs, June 26, we will meet on the second floor of the recently opened Robinson Film Center at 6:30 p.m.
In keeping with the spirit of the venue, our featured presenter, Grant Chapman of Tyrosys Corp, will demonstrate the finer points of importing and editing video with iMovie '08. He will also discuss how to prepare and export the finished project to iDVD '08 and YouTube. WiFi will be available. Admission is free. No outside food or drink, please. Abby Singer's Bistro will be open to satisfy your refreshment needs.
We have been advised by the RFC that ample parking will be available and security will be on call. If you should have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to let me know.
To RSVP for this meeting, please click here.
Meetings for SMUG have a new home. Says Avallone, "Thurs, June 26, we will meet on the second floor of the recently opened Robinson Film Center at 6:30 p.m.
In keeping with the spirit of the venue, our featured presenter, Grant Chapman of Tyrosys Corp, will demonstrate the finer points of importing and editing video with iMovie '08. He will also discuss how to prepare and export the finished project to iDVD '08 and YouTube. WiFi will be available. Admission is free. No outside food or drink, please. Abby Singer's Bistro will be open to satisfy your refreshment needs.
We have been advised by the RFC that ample parking will be available and security will be on call. If you should have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to let me know.
To RSVP for this meeting, please click here.
Bicycle advocate Maurice Loridans views the Clyde Fant Recreation Plan from a rider's point of view
From bike commuter Maurice Loridans to city planner Tim Wachtel:
Overall I am very pleased and impressed with the Clyde Fant Recreation Plan. You have done a lot of work and made valuable use of the input so far. I approve of almost everything with a few minor exceptions.
First, though, I want to amplify your plan on two points that were not emphasized. The Preston Ave trail connection is very important because it serves the large neighborhoods of Shreve Island, Broadmoor and Broadmoor Terrace. Don't just think how they would access by car and park but how they can enjoy the Parkway by bike from their doorstep.
Currently you have to carry the bike over grass because of goathead thorns to/from the parkway and ride along a shoulder of the Parkway that jars your teeth because of deep cracks and is full of debris. Then you either ride on a bumpy slab sidewalk (technically illegal) or share a high traffic two lane that people do 45 and 50 on which is not appealing to the casual recreationalist. Please extend the trail to Captain Shreve. Just take that sidewalk and overlay with asphalt.
Next, there is the underpass that leads from the bike trail at the wooden bridge, under the Parkway to the Coats Bluff area. Please fix the drainage there too, like the underpasses at the Disc Golf Course.
Did I understand that an extension of the trail to C. Bickham Dixon would not be open to cyclists? Even on blacktop? Not good. This Greenway has potential as and alternative transportation corridor but it needs to serve neighborhoods at LSUS and Shreve City Shopping. It is not that much to ask that it be functional as well as recreational.
Think of students and shoppers, Farmer's market customers and Festival goers not having to use their cars and having such a pleasant greenway to use.
The only proposal I really disagree with is doing away with the informal parking across from SciPort.
First, there is not enough parking in the area. The Railroad is famously uncooperative about giving up their property, it is the best parking for the interactive fountains, and as a canoeist, I can carry by boat, paddles and life jacket to the dock and launch in one haul. I couldn't do it from where you propose.
best regards,
Maurice Loridans
attorney at law
Overall I am very pleased and impressed with the Clyde Fant Recreation Plan. You have done a lot of work and made valuable use of the input so far. I approve of almost everything with a few minor exceptions.
First, though, I want to amplify your plan on two points that were not emphasized. The Preston Ave trail connection is very important because it serves the large neighborhoods of Shreve Island, Broadmoor and Broadmoor Terrace. Don't just think how they would access by car and park but how they can enjoy the Parkway by bike from their doorstep.
Currently you have to carry the bike over grass because of goathead thorns to/from the parkway and ride along a shoulder of the Parkway that jars your teeth because of deep cracks and is full of debris. Then you either ride on a bumpy slab sidewalk (technically illegal) or share a high traffic two lane that people do 45 and 50 on which is not appealing to the casual recreationalist. Please extend the trail to Captain Shreve. Just take that sidewalk and overlay with asphalt.
Next, there is the underpass that leads from the bike trail at the wooden bridge, under the Parkway to the Coats Bluff area. Please fix the drainage there too, like the underpasses at the Disc Golf Course.
Did I understand that an extension of the trail to C. Bickham Dixon would not be open to cyclists? Even on blacktop? Not good. This Greenway has potential as and alternative transportation corridor but it needs to serve neighborhoods at LSUS and Shreve City Shopping. It is not that much to ask that it be functional as well as recreational.
Think of students and shoppers, Farmer's market customers and Festival goers not having to use their cars and having such a pleasant greenway to use.
The only proposal I really disagree with is doing away with the informal parking across from SciPort.
First, there is not enough parking in the area. The Railroad is famously uncooperative about giving up their property, it is the best parking for the interactive fountains, and as a canoeist, I can carry by boat, paddles and life jacket to the dock and launch in one haul. I couldn't do it from where you propose.
best regards,
Maurice Loridans
attorney at law
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Voice of Schleuss: one of the reasons we can listen to CMJ music on local radio all summer long
Jon Schleuss is a Tibetan prayer flag, oscillating in the streaming media wind.
A Centenary college student, he has blazed a trail from graphic arts to radio management to writing programming code. He's working at RFC, he's producing a show at Actor's cafe or H & H Lounge, he's giving someone a wink and smile at Starbucks, but mainly he's an online force majeure: snaps on flickr.com, Arabian Nights on twitter.com, explanations on blogspot, fun on Facebook, etc.
As much as I like watching him run from pursuit to pursuit, there is one big Schleuss thing that impacts my life: the rockin' indie music that I listen to on KSCL. Moldy music mostly does not inspire me. The CMJ charts are the sound of the moment. Derivative and flawed, yes, but fresh.
Surely faculty advisor Michael Laffey and other students have helped keep KSCL operating over the summer, but I followed the passionate Schleuss as he clamored for more media.
If you haven't managed to waggle your dial to 91.3 fm, please spritz your life with an alternative to the local and predictable. And one of the shows you may catch is the vibrant Voice of Schleuss.
A Centenary college student, he has blazed a trail from graphic arts to radio management to writing programming code. He's working at RFC, he's producing a show at Actor's cafe or H & H Lounge, he's giving someone a wink and smile at Starbucks, but mainly he's an online force majeure: snaps on flickr.com, Arabian Nights on twitter.com, explanations on blogspot, fun on Facebook, etc.
As much as I like watching him run from pursuit to pursuit, there is one big Schleuss thing that impacts my life: the rockin' indie music that I listen to on KSCL. Moldy music mostly does not inspire me. The CMJ charts are the sound of the moment. Derivative and flawed, yes, but fresh.
Surely faculty advisor Michael Laffey and other students have helped keep KSCL operating over the summer, but I followed the passionate Schleuss as he clamored for more media.
If you haven't managed to waggle your dial to 91.3 fm, please spritz your life with an alternative to the local and predictable. And one of the shows you may catch is the vibrant Voice of Schleuss.
Houston's newest park is has water, green space, art, concerts and is called Discovery Green
Houston is like Shreveport's big sister.
At over 2 million city population and 5.6 million metropolitan population, Houston certainly is a big sis. For many years the vast, anonymous suburbs of Houston and the traffic seemed to make her the sibling not to emulate. Today we can see that like most sisters, there are good qualities as well as the dubious.
One of the surprisingly cool facilities that make Houston worth watching was recently opened. It is a downtown park - adjacent to the convention center - called Discovery Green.
It has a bit in common with Riverview Park: the interactive fountains. Beyond creative ways with water, however, Discovery Green offers a ton of stimulation.
Recreational features of the park include:
* Jones Lawn - a two-acre grass lawn for lounging, offering views of the skyline
* The Brown Foundation Promenade - a shaded walkway, lined with 100-year-old live oak trees
* Wortham Foundation Gardens - an acre of flowering trees, plants, fountains and works of art
* Kinder Lake - a one-acre lake lined with native wetland plants
* The Natural Gardens - wetland and upland gardens extending the length of the park
* The Landforms - several sculpted knolls and grassy swells that highlight views of downtown Houston
* McNair Foundation Jogging Trail - tree-shaded promenades on which to stroll to the lake and children’s area
* Maconda's Grove - where you can play bocce on the Carruth Foundation Bocce Courts
* The John P. McGovern Playground
* Hagstette Putting Green
* Two Dog Runs - one for large dogs and another for smaller dogs with seating areas for their owners
* Approximately 630-car underground parking garage.
* And two restaurants.
In almost every item above there's a thought-provoking discussion possibility for Shreveport.
In this era when the overall city plan and the Clyde Fant Outdoor Recreation Plan are under discussion, let us be open to our siblings' better ideas.
Discovery Green: field trip!
At over 2 million city population and 5.6 million metropolitan population, Houston certainly is a big sis. For many years the vast, anonymous suburbs of Houston and the traffic seemed to make her the sibling not to emulate. Today we can see that like most sisters, there are good qualities as well as the dubious.
One of the surprisingly cool facilities that make Houston worth watching was recently opened. It is a downtown park - adjacent to the convention center - called Discovery Green.
It has a bit in common with Riverview Park: the interactive fountains. Beyond creative ways with water, however, Discovery Green offers a ton of stimulation.
Recreational features of the park include:
* Jones Lawn - a two-acre grass lawn for lounging, offering views of the skyline
* The Brown Foundation Promenade - a shaded walkway, lined with 100-year-old live oak trees
* Wortham Foundation Gardens - an acre of flowering trees, plants, fountains and works of art
* Kinder Lake - a one-acre lake lined with native wetland plants
* The Natural Gardens - wetland and upland gardens extending the length of the park
* The Landforms - several sculpted knolls and grassy swells that highlight views of downtown Houston
* McNair Foundation Jogging Trail - tree-shaded promenades on which to stroll to the lake and children’s area
* Maconda's Grove - where you can play bocce on the Carruth Foundation Bocce Courts
* The John P. McGovern Playground
* Hagstette Putting Green
* Two Dog Runs - one for large dogs and another for smaller dogs with seating areas for their owners
* Approximately 630-car underground parking garage.
* And two restaurants.
In almost every item above there's a thought-provoking discussion possibility for Shreveport.
In this era when the overall city plan and the Clyde Fant Outdoor Recreation Plan are under discussion, let us be open to our siblings' better ideas.
Discovery Green: field trip!
Monday, June 23, 2008
Rest in Peace, George Carlin: 1937 - 2008
Comedian George Carlin has passed, says the NY Times.
He was noted for "groundbreaking routines like “Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television,” among many routines. Evidently he learned most of those words in 1956 as an airman stationed at Barksdale AFB.
He was noted for "groundbreaking routines like “Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television,” among many routines. Evidently he learned most of those words in 1956 as an airman stationed at Barksdale AFB.
Stoner Boat Launch site of community discussion on Clyde Fant Recreation Plan on Thurs, June 26, 5 to 8 pm
An "Open House" for the Clyde Fant Parkway Recreation Plan will be held Thurs, June 26, from 5 to 8 pm at the pavilion at the Stoner S'port Marina, says city planner Tim Wachtel.
This is not a "meeting," notes Wachtel, so you can stop by at your convenience to see the plan, discuss your ideas, and "vote" on what you like and don't like.
This draft is intended to be a starting point for a community discussion of the future development of outdoor recreation along the Clyde Fant Parkway. We care what you and your neighbors think, so let us know!
Please send your comments to:
Tim Wachtel, ASLA, Planner III, 505 Travis Street, Suite 560, Shreveport, LA 71101; (318) 673-7721/Fax (318) 673-7878
Email: timothy.wachtel@ci.shreveport.la.us (Please put “Parkway Plan” in the Subject line.)
This is not a "meeting," notes Wachtel, so you can stop by at your convenience to see the plan, discuss your ideas, and "vote" on what you like and don't like.
This draft is intended to be a starting point for a community discussion of the future development of outdoor recreation along the Clyde Fant Parkway. We care what you and your neighbors think, so let us know!
Please send your comments to:
Tim Wachtel, ASLA, Planner III, 505 Travis Street, Suite 560, Shreveport, LA 71101; (318) 673-7721/Fax (318) 673-7878
Email: timothy.wachtel@ci.shreveport.la.us (Please put “Parkway Plan” in the Subject line.)
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Caddo Art Educators Annual Exhibit at Barnwell opens June 25; reception on Sun, June 29, 2 to 4 pm
Caddo art teachers from all levels - elementary, middle and high - will show their work at Barnwell Center beginning June 25. This annual exhibit has been held at LSUS Gallery in recent years.
The reception will be on Sun, June 29, 2 to 4 pm.
Among the many teachers is professional painter Frances Fontaine. She emailed her friends that "I would love for you to come and see our work. My work is priced very low so it will be a good opportunity to pick up one of my paintings for under $200 if you so desire." Having seen her excellent pieces at West Edge Artists Co-op, I can heartily recommend this opportunity.
The reception will be on Sun, June 29, 2 to 4 pm.
Among the many teachers is professional painter Frances Fontaine. She emailed her friends that "I would love for you to come and see our work. My work is priced very low so it will be a good opportunity to pick up one of my paintings for under $200 if you so desire." Having seen her excellent pieces at West Edge Artists Co-op, I can heartily recommend this opportunity.
Karmyn Tyler returns to Shreveport to sing in the Centenary Shell concert Tues, June 24, 8 pm
The Centenary College Big Band Jazz show led by Bill Causey Jr., Tues, June 24, 8 p.m., will be held in the Hargrove Amphitheatre, aka the Band Shell.
Karmyn Tyler, Miss Louisiana 1995 and an actress-singer in Los Angeles, will be featured vocalist on Charade by Henry Mancini and Mangos by Rosemary Clooney.
Tyler will be joined by Jennifer Dowd and Elizabeth Wuellner to form a trio and perform songs by the Andrews Sisters including Rum and Coca-Cola and Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy.
Additionally, Tyler is offering an acting workshop at the college. Call Jennifer Dowd at 318-865-5202 for more info.
Concert: 8 p.m
Free and open to the public.
Concertgoers are encouraged to bring seat cushions, lawn chairs and picnic baskets for the evening.
Additionally, the Summer Band musicians will provide the music on July 4 before and during the Fourth of July RiverBlast 2008 fireworks event on the Shreveport riverfront and broadcast on KSLA-TV. The band performs at 8:30 p.m. and 9:20 p.m.
Karmyn Tyler, Miss Louisiana 1995 and an actress-singer in Los Angeles, will be featured vocalist on Charade by Henry Mancini and Mangos by Rosemary Clooney.
Tyler will be joined by Jennifer Dowd and Elizabeth Wuellner to form a trio and perform songs by the Andrews Sisters including Rum and Coca-Cola and Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy.
Additionally, Tyler is offering an acting workshop at the college. Call Jennifer Dowd at 318-865-5202 for more info.
Concert: 8 p.m
Free and open to the public.
Concertgoers are encouraged to bring seat cushions, lawn chairs and picnic baskets for the evening.
Additionally, the Summer Band musicians will provide the music on July 4 before and during the Fourth of July RiverBlast 2008 fireworks event on the Shreveport riverfront and broadcast on KSLA-TV. The band performs at 8:30 p.m. and 9:20 p.m.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Everything Green Expo at the Shreveport Convention Center weekend of Aug 22 - 24, 2008
Shreveport-area green-minded people have an opportunity to coalesce in the upcoming Everything Green Expo, says Kathryn Bloomfield.
Its purpose is to get out the Green Message in all of its various forms. Mayor Glover is endorsing the program and is scheduled to speak at the show. The website - which is continually being updated as new speakers are added - is http://everythinggreenexpo.com/.
Caddo Parish Animal Shelter and Robinson’s rescue have been asked and agreed to participate with the theme being Recycled Pets and Furry Friends. A presentation on the Dog Park is being scheduled.
The expo is scheduled for Aug 22 – 24 at the Shreveport Convention Center. Friday’s speaker slots are full and are geared to green building. The weekend schedule of speakers is being structured towards the general consumer. It will include the “how-to’s” of recycling ala our new blue cans, how to lower energy bills, organic gardening, green roofs, water reclamation from rooftops and gutter systems, xeriscaping, etc.
There’s also to be a message of no more litter.
Fairly recently, an expo in a town in Arkansas of similar size to Shreveport brought in over 60,000 people, says Bloomfield. The expo presents a great opportunity to reach the public to obtain feedback, she points out.
Its purpose is to get out the Green Message in all of its various forms. Mayor Glover is endorsing the program and is scheduled to speak at the show. The website - which is continually being updated as new speakers are added - is http://everythinggreenexpo.com/.
Caddo Parish Animal Shelter and Robinson’s rescue have been asked and agreed to participate with the theme being Recycled Pets and Furry Friends. A presentation on the Dog Park is being scheduled.
The expo is scheduled for Aug 22 – 24 at the Shreveport Convention Center. Friday’s speaker slots are full and are geared to green building. The weekend schedule of speakers is being structured towards the general consumer. It will include the “how-to’s” of recycling ala our new blue cans, how to lower energy bills, organic gardening, green roofs, water reclamation from rooftops and gutter systems, xeriscaping, etc.
There’s also to be a message of no more litter.
Fairly recently, an expo in a town in Arkansas of similar size to Shreveport brought in over 60,000 people, says Bloomfield. The expo presents a great opportunity to reach the public to obtain feedback, she points out.
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