"We've gotten the city to suspend the open-container law for this 5 pm to 9 pm event," said Downtown Development Authority head Don Shea of the outdoors downtown Happy Hour being planned for Thurs, Ap 16.
Shea was once head of the New Orleans downtown organization, and knows what happy hour is like in the Crescent City and in Lafayette. "In Lafayette, they began with a similar event called First Friday. It proved so popular that it became an Every Friday event."
Why is Shreveport trying it on Thursday? To take advantage of the Thursday Night Trolley service. The TNT, a successful event produced by Bonne Summers for SRAC and DDA, will provide no charge transportation.
Sites involved in launching the walk-or-ride libation loop are 1) Artspace 2) Robinson Film Center 3) Noble Savage 4) Sully's 5) Stray Cat (site of the Josh Brolin affair) and 6) the Blind Tiger.
There will be 2 bands playing, says Shea. Past that, details are being addressed as the planning continues. Shea told the Times " "The happy hour thing is a way to create community. It's not a typical festival or a concert. It's kind of an off-center thing to do."
It's not clear yet how visual artists will be a part of the Happy Hour. If you've got an idea that you've seen work in another locale, email a proposal to SRAC or call one of the watering holes.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Check out the House of Usher contemporary folk art site of artist / blogger Kathryn Usher, Shreveport
The freshly-painted House of Usher site got a new mud painting logo this week and features the story of a giant figure called Zelma the Red Love Draw Voo Doo Doll.
Usher has used Flickr.com carousel photo displays to add oscillancy to the site. Thus there's a continually rotating display of her portraits and art. That's one of several ideas all blogger / artists should adopt.
The logo at Usher's news blog, Red River Blog Jam, is even more moscocious. And, in her words, "Because a full-time job and one blog isn't enough," she has numerous other sites.
They're all part of what you ought to follow if you give a fig about the ideas, people and art of 'SB Land."
Usher has used Flickr.com carousel photo displays to add oscillancy to the site. Thus there's a continually rotating display of her portraits and art. That's one of several ideas all blogger / artists should adopt.
The logo at Usher's news blog, Red River Blog Jam, is even more moscocious. And, in her words, "Because a full-time job and one blog isn't enough," she has numerous other sites.
They're all part of what you ought to follow if you give a fig about the ideas, people and art of 'SB Land."
Friday, March 27, 2009
Dine and wine at Artspace before or after attending the Mozart at Shreveport Opera, Riverview Theater, 7:30 pm, Sat, Mar 28
The cafe'@artspace offers supper before and after the opera on Sat, March 28, says Tracye Ford.
Wine and dine from 6 to 10 pm. An example: creamy vidalia onion soup with crostini and cheese.
Limited a la carte menu, soups, salad & entree - before and after the Mozart. Great wine selection, delicious desserts, reminds Michael Chisum.
Cosi Fan Tutte at Riverview Theater, 7:30 pm, adds Sumer Cooner. See shreveopera.org.
Wine and dine from 6 to 10 pm. An example: creamy vidalia onion soup with crostini and cheese.
Limited a la carte menu, soups, salad & entree - before and after the Mozart. Great wine selection, delicious desserts, reminds Michael Chisum.
Cosi Fan Tutte at Riverview Theater, 7:30 pm, adds Sumer Cooner. See shreveopera.org.
East Meets West in the Aseana Foundation's Asian Spring Fest on Sat, Mar 28, 10:30 am to 5 pm, corner of Milam, Texas Ave and Common Streets
The Aseana Foundation, hosting the downtown Asian Spring Festival, Sat, Mar 28, at Municipal Park, offers this schedule (with the understanding of the imperfection of such an agenda) :
10: 30 AM Opening Remarks
10:35 AM Karate/Dance Number
11:00 AM Twin Eagles American Indians Dance
11:30 AM Asian Fruit Carving / Ice Carving Demonstration
12:00 noon Viking Sword Fight demonstration
12: 25 PM Guest Speaker
12:30 PM Asian Martial Arts Demonstration, including Iaido (Japanese Samurai Sword Techniques), Aikido and Judo (Throwing Techniques) and Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate (Empty hand Striking Technique and Kata), as well as Okinawan Kobujutsu (Traditional Okinawan Weapons) and Breaking Demonstrations (Wood and Concrete)
1:30 PM Chinese String Instrument Presentation
1:40 PM Fencing Demonstration
2:00 PM Asian Indian Dance Presentation
3:00 PM Classical String Instrument Presentation
Asian Fashion Show
3:20 PM World Class Archery Demonstration
3:30 PM Power and Grace Performing Arts Jazz and Ballet Presentation
4:00 PM Centenary Suzuki Music Presentation
4:15 PM Indian Dance / Belly Dancing (Kathy Fontaine and Dancers)
5:00 PM Closing Remarks
Asian food booths, music and magnificent gardens - mbetween Milam and Texas Avenue @ Common Street.))
Excellent nearby parking.
No charge.
10: 30 AM Opening Remarks
10:35 AM Karate/Dance Number
11:00 AM Twin Eagles American Indians Dance
11:30 AM Asian Fruit Carving / Ice Carving Demonstration
12:00 noon Viking Sword Fight demonstration
12: 25 PM Guest Speaker
12:30 PM Asian Martial Arts Demonstration, including Iaido (Japanese Samurai Sword Techniques), Aikido and Judo (Throwing Techniques) and Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate (Empty hand Striking Technique and Kata), as well as Okinawan Kobujutsu (Traditional Okinawan Weapons) and Breaking Demonstrations (Wood and Concrete)
1:30 PM Chinese String Instrument Presentation
1:40 PM Fencing Demonstration
2:00 PM Asian Indian Dance Presentation
3:00 PM Classical String Instrument Presentation
Asian Fashion Show
3:20 PM World Class Archery Demonstration
3:30 PM Power and Grace Performing Arts Jazz and Ballet Presentation
4:00 PM Centenary Suzuki Music Presentation
4:15 PM Indian Dance / Belly Dancing (Kathy Fontaine and Dancers)
5:00 PM Closing Remarks
Asian food booths, music and magnificent gardens - mbetween Milam and Texas Avenue @ Common Street.))
Excellent nearby parking.
No charge.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Transforming black and white photos into hand colored images; class at Barnwell on Sat, Ap 4, 10 am - 1 pm
Consider a shot of a child with lightly tinted cheeks and an armful of vivid flowers, a black and white beach festooned with red and blue striped umbrellas: you've wondered whether you could pursue the art of hand coloring on your own. With the proper tools and instruction, says Freda Powell, you can create professional-looking hand-tinted photographs.
An adult-oriented Hand-Coloring workshop will be held on Sat, April 4, from 10 am to 1 pm at the Barnwell Center. Instructor is Jennifer Worley.
Work in oil-based pencils - provided. Bring your own photographic prints - to be approved by the instructor 2 days in advance.
$50 for members and $65 for non-members.
Fee includes supplies. Six spaces available.
673-7703.
An adult-oriented Hand-Coloring workshop will be held on Sat, April 4, from 10 am to 1 pm at the Barnwell Center. Instructor is Jennifer Worley.
Work in oil-based pencils - provided. Bring your own photographic prints - to be approved by the instructor 2 days in advance.
$50 for members and $65 for non-members.
Fee includes supplies. Six spaces available.
673-7703.
Aseana Festival at Municipal Park Plaza's Asian Gardens on Sat, March 28, 11 am to 5 pm
Our theme for this year is “West meets East,” says Mary Grace de Joya Vea of the ASEANA Foundation's 2nd annual festival.
Visitors to the festival will be treated to Asian culture and cuisine set amidst a sea of blooms of the different Asian Gardens.
These gardens include the “Ikeda Obaitouri” Japanese Garden, the “Two Dragons chasing the Pearl” Chinese Garden, the “Jardin De Isabelle” Philippine Garden, the “Angkor Garden” Cambodian Garden, the “Sophy’s Hands” Fountain Garden, the “Spirit House” Thai Garden, the “ Mahabodhi Park’ Indian Garden, and the “Lumen’s Delight” Burmese Garden.
Participants include the Herbal Society, Orchids Society, Origami Japanese Paper Folding, Asian inspired clothes, goods and baskets, jewelries imported from Asia, Face Painting, Aromatherapy, American Flint Napping, Bonsai Exhibits, Ice Carving and fruit carving demonstrations and many more. Also: dance and music.
11 am to 5 pm
Asian gardens, corner of Common and Milam - parking adjacent to Municipal Auditorium
aseanafoundation@yahoo.com
(318) 401-8078
aseanafoundation.org.
Visitors to the festival will be treated to Asian culture and cuisine set amidst a sea of blooms of the different Asian Gardens.
These gardens include the “Ikeda Obaitouri” Japanese Garden, the “Two Dragons chasing the Pearl” Chinese Garden, the “Jardin De Isabelle” Philippine Garden, the “Angkor Garden” Cambodian Garden, the “Sophy’s Hands” Fountain Garden, the “Spirit House” Thai Garden, the “ Mahabodhi Park’ Indian Garden, and the “Lumen’s Delight” Burmese Garden.
Participants include the Herbal Society, Orchids Society, Origami Japanese Paper Folding, Asian inspired clothes, goods and baskets, jewelries imported from Asia, Face Painting, Aromatherapy, American Flint Napping, Bonsai Exhibits, Ice Carving and fruit carving demonstrations and many more. Also: dance and music.
11 am to 5 pm
Asian gardens, corner of Common and Milam - parking adjacent to Municipal Auditorium
aseanafoundation@yahoo.com
(318) 401-8078
aseanafoundation.org.
Multi-media artists on the road: Marsha & Monty Brown lecture, show films, sing and freeze
Says Marsha Brown, of the singing duo Cahoots: "Hello, fellow artists. Monty and I are in Minneapolis touring with our films and will miss the Artist Roster meeting, but hope you'll let us know of any major decisions or developments.
We're showing a lot of our newest travelogue, "Etched in Stone / Scotland to Provence", and it goes over well with our audiences. The most fun, though, is when we show "Hello, Louisiana". They love all the music and they get to see that Louisiana includes much more than New Orleans.
Anyway, think of us as we freeze up here in the great North!"
We're showing a lot of our newest travelogue, "Etched in Stone / Scotland to Provence", and it goes over well with our audiences. The most fun, though, is when we show "Hello, Louisiana". They love all the music and they get to see that Louisiana includes much more than New Orleans.
Anyway, think of us as we freeze up here in the great North!"
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Centenary Student Awareness Week addresses Gaza and humanitarian concerns; panel on Thurs, Mar 26, 6:30 pm, in the SUB
Centenary Student Awareness Week will focus on Gaza in an attempt to educate the campus community about the ongoing humanitarian crisis, says Nadine Kakskas.
A panel discussion on Thurs, March 26 at 6:30 pm in the Student Union Building will include Dr. Chris Ciocchetti, who will speak about the ethics of the situation, Dr. Gloria Walker, who will be discussing human rights, and Dr. David Stafford on the psychology of warfare. All students and community members are encouraged to attend. The event is open to the public.
Among the students posting awareness bulletins this week are (l to r) Delisha Powell, Elisabeth Roselli, Molly Broderick, Catherine Walsh, Nadine Kaskas, Mark Moehle, Brandon Sepulvado, and Riley Adams.
More info: nkaskas@my.centenary.edu
A panel discussion on Thurs, March 26 at 6:30 pm in the Student Union Building will include Dr. Chris Ciocchetti, who will speak about the ethics of the situation, Dr. Gloria Walker, who will be discussing human rights, and Dr. David Stafford on the psychology of warfare. All students and community members are encouraged to attend. The event is open to the public.
Among the students posting awareness bulletins this week are (l to r) Delisha Powell, Elisabeth Roselli, Molly Broderick, Catherine Walsh, Nadine Kaskas, Mark Moehle, Brandon Sepulvado, and Riley Adams.
More info: nkaskas@my.centenary.edu
The Big Lebowski Friday Night Freak-Out on March 27, 10 pm, Robinson Film Center
Coming March 27: "The Big Lebowski" Friday Night Freak-Out
Originally uploaded by Robinson Film Center
Abby Singer's Bistro, the full-service restaurant and bar located inside the RFC, will be offering a special on White Russians to celebrate the screening. And, Jay adds with a considerable smile, "Nice marmot!"
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Anavan, fresh from SXSW, and AJ Haynes at Centenary College Tues, Mar 24, 8 pm, Kilpatrick
KSCL, 91.3 fm, presents Anavan, also featuring A.J. Haynes, in concert on Tues, March 24, 8 pm In Kilpatrick Auditorium, says Casey McBeath, who adds,"There is a $5 cover but it should be a great show."
Anavan looks like a gonzo 3-piece wired from weeks on the road. Bass, drums, chick singer-keyboardist. Try this:
1) Dial up myspace.com/anavan and get the music going.
2) Find flickr.com and search "Anavan." Hit slideshow.
3) Observe. Twitch. Oscillate. Enjoy.
Anavan looks like a gonzo 3-piece wired from weeks on the road. Bass, drums, chick singer-keyboardist. Try this:
1) Dial up myspace.com/anavan and get the music going.
2) Find flickr.com and search "Anavan." Hit slideshow.
3) Observe. Twitch. Oscillate. Enjoy.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Montessori School for Shreveport benefit auction on eBay; bid on bargains in goods, services and art
Montessori School for Shreveport has its first benefit auction online, says Angie Day.
Shreveporters will have the most interest in the bidding, since many of the items to be auctioned are from restaurants - Cush's to Carrabba's - and other service-oriented businesses - golf, photography, dance, etc - in East Shreveport. But there are some items, such as art, that might be valuable to a person in Portland.
Example: artist Talbot Hopkins is offering a discount of $1000 on a head & shoulders portrait done in sanguine crayon or pencil (client pays photography fee). The full cost of the portrait would be $3000.
Items will be added as the week of auctioning unfolds, says Day.
Shreveporters will have the most interest in the bidding, since many of the items to be auctioned are from restaurants - Cush's to Carrabba's - and other service-oriented businesses - golf, photography, dance, etc - in East Shreveport. But there are some items, such as art, that might be valuable to a person in Portland.
Example: artist Talbot Hopkins is offering a discount of $1000 on a head & shoulders portrait done in sanguine crayon or pencil (client pays photography fee). The full cost of the portrait would be $3000.
Items will be added as the week of auctioning unfolds, says Day.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
AJ Haynes, Electric Dollhouse Groove Buggy, more at KSCL Battle of Bands; begins at 2 pm, Centenary College amphitheater, the Shell, on Sat, Mar 21
Says Tyler Davis of Centenary College radio station KSCL FM, "Come and see some awesome bands perform- AJ Haynes, Three Day Weekend, Electric Dollhouse Groove Buggy, Riverside Railway, Missoni Lanza, Louisiana Haywire, Eye of Anger, and Sumthin Serious! It's hosted by KSCL radio. It starts at 2 P.M. at the Centenary Shell and best of all... It's Free !!!!! There is also a $1 raffle. So come and have a great time!"
KSCL 91.3 blog
KSCL 91.3 blog
Betty Virginia Park site of Painting fundraiser for American Cancer Society: donations accepted, painting to be done 3 pm to dusk on Sat, Mar 21
*We'll have a white sheet and paints, and for a donation, you can paint something, make handprints, etc with the paint!" says Maysa Kaskas. "This sheet will be displayed at our Youth tentsite at the Relay for Life, so definitely come & support us and then attend the Relay & check out the finished product!"
Says Joy Shan of the American Cancer Society's Race for Life Youth Fundraiser, "I'd encourage you to come out & support us, even if you can only stay a while-- bring friends & money to donate; it should be a lot of fun!"
If you'd like to help out at this event: you can donate paints, white bedsheets, or just your time!
Says Joy Shan of the American Cancer Society's Race for Life Youth Fundraiser, "I'd encourage you to come out & support us, even if you can only stay a while-- bring friends & money to donate; it should be a lot of fun!"
If you'd like to help out at this event: you can donate paints, white bedsheets, or just your time!
April Newsletter of the RW Norton Art Foundation: a copy of The Dali Alice, 1969, lies in the vaults of the RW Norton, Shreveport
In the April newsletter of the RW Norton Art Foundation the Norton's staff researcher, Kristi Kohl, writes,
November 5, 1969, marked the first issue of the limited edition of “the Dali Alice,” the complete text of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland with 13 mixed-media originals by Surrealist artist Salvador Dali. Only 2,500 copies were printed, each hand-signed in pencil by the artist. The Norton is fortunate to have one of these limited editions. The book became so in demand in bookstores throughout the country that it had to be “rationed,” with the publisher limiting the number of copies sent to each city.
The portfolio contains 12 illustrations and an original color etching opposite the title page. Dali created a fantasy for each of Carroll’s chapters and illustrated the text with mixed media graphics. The text and illustrations are printed on 11 1/2” x 17” specially made Mandeure rag paper. The pages are not sewn together, and there is no binding. Instead, text pages and art pages are enclosed in an enormous silk-lined case-portfolio, featuring linen and leather over heavy board, and fitted with ivory pins to hold it closed. The original copper plates and woodblocks were cancelled after the last impression was made, making it impossible to ever print from them again.
As advertised by joint publishers Random House and Maecenas Press in 1969, “This unique and opulent work brings together two great and untrammeled imaginations - Lewis Carroll and Salvador Dali, each, in his own medium, the ultimate explorer of the world of dreams; Carroll and Dali - a perfect ‘collaboration of genius.’”
Alas, Kohl, says, the items described in the newsletter's From the Vault articles are not on display. Wonder what else the Norton owns that might constitute a proper display on such a phantasmagoric artistic thread?
November 5, 1969, marked the first issue of the limited edition of “the Dali Alice,” the complete text of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland with 13 mixed-media originals by Surrealist artist Salvador Dali. Only 2,500 copies were printed, each hand-signed in pencil by the artist. The Norton is fortunate to have one of these limited editions. The book became so in demand in bookstores throughout the country that it had to be “rationed,” with the publisher limiting the number of copies sent to each city.
The portfolio contains 12 illustrations and an original color etching opposite the title page. Dali created a fantasy for each of Carroll’s chapters and illustrated the text with mixed media graphics. The text and illustrations are printed on 11 1/2” x 17” specially made Mandeure rag paper. The pages are not sewn together, and there is no binding. Instead, text pages and art pages are enclosed in an enormous silk-lined case-portfolio, featuring linen and leather over heavy board, and fitted with ivory pins to hold it closed. The original copper plates and woodblocks were cancelled after the last impression was made, making it impossible to ever print from them again.
As advertised by joint publishers Random House and Maecenas Press in 1969, “This unique and opulent work brings together two great and untrammeled imaginations - Lewis Carroll and Salvador Dali, each, in his own medium, the ultimate explorer of the world of dreams; Carroll and Dali - a perfect ‘collaboration of genius.’”
Alas, Kohl, says, the items described in the newsletter's From the Vault articles are not on display. Wonder what else the Norton owns that might constitute a proper display on such a phantasmagoric artistic thread?
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Lori Guilbeau: from Golden Meadow, La, to Manhattan School of Music; see performance in Cosi fan Tutte with Shreveport Opera on Sat, March 28, 7:30 pm
Cosi fan Tutte, the timeless story by Mozart, tells the story, says Sumer Cooner, of two men who set out to prove their fiancées’ faithfulness.
Singing across from Susan Yankee will be successful young Cajun singer Lori Guilbeau, a native of Bayou Lafourche country who has won awards in Europe and the US.
Learn more about the opera and the cast at www.shreveportopera.org.
Cosi fan tutte will be performed in English.
Tickets range from $10 to $85
Buy tickets online at www.shreveportopera.org or call (318) 227-9503
Singing across from Susan Yankee will be successful young Cajun singer Lori Guilbeau, a native of Bayou Lafourche country who has won awards in Europe and the US.
Learn more about the opera and the cast at www.shreveportopera.org.
Cosi fan tutte will be performed in English.
Tickets range from $10 to $85
Buy tickets online at www.shreveportopera.org or call (318) 227-9503
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Zach Skelton, Tattoo, open mic night, the cafe': TNT for Thurs, March 19, 5 pm to 8 pm, begins with spring
SRAC's Trolley Tour for Thursday, March 19, 5 pm to 8 pm, opens like sweet olive:
- toasty smells wafting from Michael Chisum's cooking at the cafe' @ artspace
- the strumming of Julia Foley's open mic night at artspace
- Tattoo photos and paraphernalia in the History of the American Tattoo exhibit
- the Zach Skelton exhibit at coolspace (upstairs)
On the trolley, no charge visits to
- Historic YMCA
- Louisiana State Exhibit Museum
- Barnwell Garden and Art Center
- Scottish Rite Temple Building
My favorite territory and strong recommendation is the Zach Skelton exhibit. This former New Orleanian - a Katrina transplant - has a wacky and charming way with portraits and landscapes. He sold 13 pieces of work at his opening, says Bonne Summers. He's the most appealing emerging artist I've seen here in quite a while.
- toasty smells wafting from Michael Chisum's cooking at the cafe' @ artspace
- the strumming of Julia Foley's open mic night at artspace
- Tattoo photos and paraphernalia in the History of the American Tattoo exhibit
- the Zach Skelton exhibit at coolspace (upstairs)
On the trolley, no charge visits to
- Historic YMCA
- Louisiana State Exhibit Museum
- Barnwell Garden and Art Center
- Scottish Rite Temple Building
My favorite territory and strong recommendation is the Zach Skelton exhibit. This former New Orleanian - a Katrina transplant - has a wacky and charming way with portraits and landscapes. He sold 13 pieces of work at his opening, says Bonne Summers. He's the most appealing emerging artist I've seen here in quite a while.
Gilbert and Sullivan Society to present the comedy and romance "Sweethearts" at LSUS Black Box Theater from March 19 to 22
Sweethearts is a tender comedy / romance from the pen of W. S. Gilbert, says John Goddard. It will unfold at LSUS from March 19 to 22.
The director for the show, Ralph MacPhail of Austin, Tx, has had a lifelong fascination with Gilbert & Sullivan and has become an expert in things Gilbertian.
The cast of the coming performances includes local community theatre stalwarts John Bogan and Anna Maria Sparke Keele supported by John Chambers & Michelle Loridans.
March 19 - 21 @ 7:30 p.m.
March 22 @ 2:30 p.m.
$12 (advance) $15 (at the door)
LSU-S Black Box Theater
1-800-957-8667
www.gsnla.org
Btw, I heartily recommend the Black Box Theater as a venue. I've attended 3 plays there and the intimacy suits me entirely. Acoustics? Sight lines? Unimpeachable.
The director for the show, Ralph MacPhail of Austin, Tx, has had a lifelong fascination with Gilbert & Sullivan and has become an expert in things Gilbertian.
The cast of the coming performances includes local community theatre stalwarts John Bogan and Anna Maria Sparke Keele supported by John Chambers & Michelle Loridans.
March 19 - 21 @ 7:30 p.m.
March 22 @ 2:30 p.m.
$12 (advance) $15 (at the door)
LSU-S Black Box Theater
1-800-957-8667
www.gsnla.org
Btw, I heartily recommend the Black Box Theater as a venue. I've attended 3 plays there and the intimacy suits me entirely. Acoustics? Sight lines? Unimpeachable.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Shreveport Symphony musicians offer response to recent remarks in the media about the musicians' strike
Striking musicians of the Shreveport Symphony have again attempted to place their case before the public following recent remarks. Here's an excerpt from their letter:
What is the Shreveport Symphony? The Board seems to believe the SSO is whatever musicians they can get to play for what they want to pay.
We believe the SSO is a specific group of highly talented musicians who have worked together for many years, who have a rapport with the symphony audience, are long-standing members of the community and are involved in every aspect of the musical life of the Ark-La-Tex and the musical education of its children.
The musicians of the SSO wish to reaffirm our desire to see this conflict resolved so we can return to the stage and perform. Unfortunately the Board has refused to move from its initial offer since it was first presented and rejected by us over 17 months ago. Libby Siskron stated, "The board won't see a 60-year organization die without a fight." The question is whether fighting the musicians of the symphony is the way to save the organization.
The statement represents the thoughts of musicians Peter Haas, Thomas Hundemer, Mike Scarlato, Rick Rowell and Theresa Zale.
What is the Shreveport Symphony? The Board seems to believe the SSO is whatever musicians they can get to play for what they want to pay.
We believe the SSO is a specific group of highly talented musicians who have worked together for many years, who have a rapport with the symphony audience, are long-standing members of the community and are involved in every aspect of the musical life of the Ark-La-Tex and the musical education of its children.
The musicians of the SSO wish to reaffirm our desire to see this conflict resolved so we can return to the stage and perform. Unfortunately the Board has refused to move from its initial offer since it was first presented and rejected by us over 17 months ago. Libby Siskron stated, "The board won't see a 60-year organization die without a fight." The question is whether fighting the musicians of the symphony is the way to save the organization.
The statement represents the thoughts of musicians Peter Haas, Thomas Hundemer, Mike Scarlato, Rick Rowell and Theresa Zale.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
McNeil St Pumping Station vibrations: NYC electronica musicians Zeena Parkins & Ikue Mori in concert on Sat, April 25, says minicine?
Of the album Phantom Orchard, Amazon reviewer Penril wrote, "I got word of Zeena Parkins by listening, as many people, to Björk and watching her live shows. I remember Zeena playing the harp, the electric harp, celeste and the accordeon in the same gig, which I thought was wonderful. Then I started digging for her own music, and I came to Phantom Orchard. I wasn't surprised to see that the album was a collaboration, and then I was a little perplexed to find that the collaboration was with Ikue Mori, as I had only seen a very harmonic side (muscially speaking) of Zeena Parkins with the song "Generous Palmstroke" she wrote with Björk.
To be honest I didn't know what to expect, and then the beautiful tension of "Jezebel" started. I felt I was being abducted by aliens with the first electronic sounds of the track. Then the harp started, and gave the melody a very interesting twist, making it very mysterious and giving it a somewhat crystal cave feeling to it. I can't say I wasn't disturbed by the sounds that were entering my ears at first, but later on I found them brilliant.
It's actually very hard to explain this album with words, it's one of those you'd have to listen for yourself. The most similar thing I can think of is Björks "Drawing Restraint 9", composed for Mathew Barneys movie, and even with the minimalistic eccentric sounds the soundtrack for DR9 has to offer, it really isn't as phantasmagoric and alien-like as Phantom Orchard."
An evening with Phantom Orchard, Zeena Parkins and Ikue Mori, will be presented by minicine? on Sat, Ap 25, at McNeil Pumping Station (north of Big D's BBQ on Common St). $10 donation.
Soundscapes by regional artists, says David Nelson, will include
Generic Air (Peter Fetterman & Destiny Toro)
Ian Quiet
Jon Mackey
To be honest I didn't know what to expect, and then the beautiful tension of "Jezebel" started. I felt I was being abducted by aliens with the first electronic sounds of the track. Then the harp started, and gave the melody a very interesting twist, making it very mysterious and giving it a somewhat crystal cave feeling to it. I can't say I wasn't disturbed by the sounds that were entering my ears at first, but later on I found them brilliant.
It's actually very hard to explain this album with words, it's one of those you'd have to listen for yourself. The most similar thing I can think of is Björks "Drawing Restraint 9", composed for Mathew Barneys movie, and even with the minimalistic eccentric sounds the soundtrack for DR9 has to offer, it really isn't as phantasmagoric and alien-like as Phantom Orchard."
An evening with Phantom Orchard, Zeena Parkins and Ikue Mori, will be presented by minicine? on Sat, Ap 25, at McNeil Pumping Station (north of Big D's BBQ on Common St). $10 donation.
Soundscapes by regional artists, says David Nelson, will include
Generic Air (Peter Fetterman & Destiny Toro)
Ian Quiet
Jon Mackey
Saturday, March 14, 2009
San Francisco's Lyle Tuttle talks tattoos at Artspace, 710 Texas, on Sun, March 15, 2 pm; talk on Tues, Mar 17, for tattoo pros only
He has been tattooed from collar bones to his wrists to his tush and has performed tattoos on numerous celebs: he is Californian Lyle Tuttle. At Artspace he will discuss the history of the American tattoo, says Leigh Elgin. His schedule:
Sunday March 15th
Tattoo Artist Talk: 2-5 pm
1. Windy Brandt, Red River tattoo, Bossier City – will talk about designing the Tattoo logo for the exhibition
2. Harvey Kennedy – owner of Tattoo Paradise, Shreveport, LA – will talk about the history of the tattooing in Shreveport
3. Lyle Tuttle – famous tattoo artist from San Francisco, CA – will be talking about the history of tattooing in the United States and his experiences as a well known tattoo artist. Please see more at LyleTuttle.com.
· This event is free to the public. There will be a cash bar and opportunity to buy food in the café.
Tuesday, March 17th - Lyle Tuttle Tattoo Machine Seminars
· These seminars are for professional tattoo artists only. Participants must register through Leigh Elgin, artspace Exhibition Manager, before March 16th. Contact Leigh at artspace, 318-673-6535, for registration forms and more information.
· Seminar fee is $150 per participant per seminar or $275 per participant for both seminars. Limited to 25 participants per seminar.
SEMINAR #1 – Tuesday, March 17, 2009 – 10am – 12:30pm
- The care, maintenance and tuning of your tattoo machines should be, but second nature to you. In this way you can devote more time to tattooing and add to your income. This is a complete study of all component parts of the tattoo machine and their interaction to one another. Demonstrations and hands on work shop dealing with cutting springs; contact points; needle bars with bent eyes; needles, choice of sizes and configuration for different tattooing effects; needles soldering. Tips on how to find the raw materials that you'll need to build, replace and maintain the equipment in your studio. The basics of all good tattooing starts with your machines. Approx. 2 1/2 hours.
SEMINAR #2 – Tuesday, March 17, 2009 – 2pm – 4:30pm
- The DESIGNING and BUILDING of tattoo machines and equipment can make you independent and self reliant. Plus can save you some of those hard earned dollars. Tattoo machines building is cover from start to finish: Cast,fabricated or bent frames, even “frameless." Coil winding with how wire and core size effect the finished machine operation, outliner or shader? Build your own coil winder from parts you stole from your mother. Short cuts in building all the parts needed; the best raw materials and where to find them. Learn the JOYS of building. Approx. 2 1/2 hours.
Sunday March 15th
Tattoo Artist Talk: 2-5 pm
1. Windy Brandt, Red River tattoo, Bossier City – will talk about designing the Tattoo logo for the exhibition
2. Harvey Kennedy – owner of Tattoo Paradise, Shreveport, LA – will talk about the history of the tattooing in Shreveport
3. Lyle Tuttle – famous tattoo artist from San Francisco, CA – will be talking about the history of tattooing in the United States and his experiences as a well known tattoo artist. Please see more at LyleTuttle.com.
· This event is free to the public. There will be a cash bar and opportunity to buy food in the café.
Tuesday, March 17th - Lyle Tuttle Tattoo Machine Seminars
· These seminars are for professional tattoo artists only. Participants must register through Leigh Elgin, artspace Exhibition Manager, before March 16th. Contact Leigh at artspace, 318-673-6535, for registration forms and more information.
· Seminar fee is $150 per participant per seminar or $275 per participant for both seminars. Limited to 25 participants per seminar.
SEMINAR #1 – Tuesday, March 17, 2009 – 10am – 12:30pm
- The care, maintenance and tuning of your tattoo machines should be, but second nature to you. In this way you can devote more time to tattooing and add to your income. This is a complete study of all component parts of the tattoo machine and their interaction to one another. Demonstrations and hands on work shop dealing with cutting springs; contact points; needle bars with bent eyes; needles, choice of sizes and configuration for different tattooing effects; needles soldering. Tips on how to find the raw materials that you'll need to build, replace and maintain the equipment in your studio. The basics of all good tattooing starts with your machines. Approx. 2 1/2 hours.
SEMINAR #2 – Tuesday, March 17, 2009 – 2pm – 4:30pm
- The DESIGNING and BUILDING of tattoo machines and equipment can make you independent and self reliant. Plus can save you some of those hard earned dollars. Tattoo machines building is cover from start to finish: Cast,fabricated or bent frames, even “frameless." Coil winding with how wire and core size effect the finished machine operation, outliner or shader? Build your own coil winder from parts you stole from your mother. Short cuts in building all the parts needed; the best raw materials and where to find them. Learn the JOYS of building. Approx. 2 1/2 hours.
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