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Local author to host book signing at Hamilton/South Caddo library

Local author to host book signing at Hamilton/South Caddo library

Original release by: Publicist for Matthew Pizzolato

Local author and Western writer, Matthew Pizzolato will sign copies of his most recent collection of short stories combined in one book titled, THE WANTED MAN at a book signing Tuesday, May 15th at the Hamilton/South Caddo Branch of Shreve Memorial Library, 2111 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, from 11am to 3pm.

THE WANTED MAN is a collection of eight short stories set in the American West and touches on themes of vengeance, abuse and honor.

Craft Fair this coming weekend in Downtown Shreveport

Craft Fair this coming weekend in Downtown Shreveport

SRAC to host regional art meeting on April 9

SRAC to host regional art meeting on April 9

Shreveport Regional Arts Council will host the Regional LPA/LCA Meeting on April 9th at 9:00AM at the Red River Revel Office. It's located at 101 Crockett Street in Shreveport.

The meeting will discuss the latest efforts to support the Arts in Region 7 and the State of Louisiana and will convene two special interest groups, Artists and Arts in Education Professionals to deal with questions and the advancements of both areas of interest in our state.

SPAR announces Spring camps

SPAR  announces Spring camps

Shreveport Public Assembly & Recreation (SPAR) will hold spring camps at each of its community centers for Caddo Parish School students out on Spring Break.

The camps are scheduled for 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.  the week of March 26th through March 30th.

Organizers say the Spring Camps will include games, movies, field trips, and other fun activities for youth ages 6 to 12 for the Youth Spring Camp and teens ages 12 – 17 for the Teen Spring Camp.

Space is limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

Louisiana Dance Alive! to perform at the Strand Theater

Louisiana Dance Alive! to perform at the Strand Theater

Carol Anglin's troupe, Louisiana Dance Theater, will be joined by Orchesis Dance Company, Grambling State University, by Impulse Dance Theater, La School for Math, Science and the Arts and by students from Green Oaks Performing Academy in an annual series of dances called La Dance Alive! Performances begin at 2 pm on Saturday, March 24. Call 861-3006 for more information... Read More

Peter Pan Players presents "I Am An Actor: Broadway Bound"

Peter Pan Players presents "I Am An Actor: Broadway Bound"

Peter Pan Players continues its 38th season with its annual funraiser show, "I Am An Actor." The show was created six years ago by PPP founder Isobel "Miz Iz" Rudy.

Performances are: 7 p.m. on March 16; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on March 17; and 2 p.m. on March 18. All shows will be at the Emmett Hook Center, located at 550 Common St. in downtown Shreveport. All tickets are $20. For ticket information you can call 318-868-9619 or send an email to peterpanplayers@gmail.com.

7th annual CORK and Wine Festival

7th annual CORK and Wine Festival

The Red River CORK and Wine Festival is Saturday, March 31st.

This year there will be a premier wine dinner held on Thursday, March 29 at El Dorado’s Allure Ultra Lounge.

The festival will feature more than 80 wines and food from more than a dozen of the area’s finest restaurants.

CORK is a fundraiser benefitting the Red River Revel.

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