Arts & Culture

Yazzy Youth offer "A Salute to Women of Jazz"

Submitted by wwoods on Wednesday, April 24th, 9:30 am
Yazzy Youth offer "A Salute to Women of Jazz"

Students and faculty of Theatre of the Performing Arts of Shreveport invites the public to join them for the 11th annual Yazzy Youth Celebrating Jazz Concert, 7 p.m., Friday, April 26, at The Riverview Theatre, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, in downtown Shreveport.

This year’s theme is “A Salute to Women of Jazz.”  Guest artists include Pamela Williams, Jazz “Saxtress”, from Cleveland, Ohio and Michael Ward, jazz violinist from New Orleans. Shreveport’s own jazz musician Dorsey Summerfield, Jr. also serves as Yazzy project coordinator.

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Noel Church announces tea event and spring concert

Submitted by wwoods on Tuesday, April 23rd, 9:30 am
Noel Church announces tea event and spring concert

Noel United Methodist Church announces two events to be held in April and May at the church.

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SPAR releases 2013 summer events, programs and pool schedule

Submitted by wwoods on Friday, April 19th, 9:30 am
SPAR releases 2013 summer events, programs and pool schedule

SPECIAL EVENTS

EVENT: Movies and Moonbeams
DATES: April – October; 1st and 3rd Friday night monthly
TIME(S): TBA
WHERE: Sites vary each 1st and 3rd Friday night
CONTACT: SPAR Event Services at 318.673.5100
GENERAL INFORMATION: Come on out and watch a movie shown on an inflatable movie screen. The event is free and open to everyone. Bring a blanket, lawn chair, snacks and have fun with your family. Go to www.mySPAR.org  for schedule up to date movie information.

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Third downtown trolley tour celebrates downtown living

Submitted by wwoods on Wednesday, April 17th, 9:30 am
Third downtown trolley tour celebrates downtown living

As Millennials graduate into the workforce and Baby Boomers retire, downtowns across the country as seeing a surge of interest in urban living. A recent article in Forbes magazine reported that downtowns are seeing a double-digit increase in residential growth.

Once every two years, the Downtown Development Authority, with the help of downtown residents and owners, hosts its popular Downtown Residential Open House. This year’s tour runs from 5 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 18. The tour will run the gamut from open concept lofts to penthouse pads to a suite where stars lounge in between movie shoots.

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SPAR to host Holiday in Dixie softball tournament

Submitted by wwoods on Wednesday, April 10th, 9:30 am
SPAR to host Holiday in Dixie softball tournament

Shreveport Public Assembly & Recreation will host its annual Holiday in Dixie Adult Softball Tournament at Cargill Park Sports Complex on April 13 and 14. 

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Community Renewal opens nominations for Angel Award

Submitted by wwoods on Tuesday, April 9th, 9:30 am
Community Renewal opens nominations for Angel Award

Community Renewal is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Angel Award, which willl be presented at the Celebration of Caring - Saturday, April 20, in the Red River District in downtown Shreveport.

The deadline for nominations is April 5. This year's Celebration of Caring starts 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, in the Red River District.

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Holiday in Dixie to host first BBQ cook-off

Submitted by wwoods on Friday, April 5th, 9:30 am
Holiday in Dixie to host first BBQ cook-off

The Holiday in Dixie Ambassadors Club will host the inaugural Holiday in Dixie BBQ Cook-Off from 3 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 in the riverfront area of Festival Plaza in downtown Shreveport.

Admission is $10 and includes three BBQ sample tickets. Additional sample tickets may be purchased for $1. Proceeds raised at the event will benefit the Holiday in Dixie Senior Essay Scholarship for Caddo and Bossier Parish students.

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