The 8-year-old cockatoo Poppy almost stole the show at Barkus “Unleash the Decades” Royalty Announcement Party. Tracy Mendell brought Poppy, a therapy bird who loves to talk, to Barkus, which among Mardi Gras in the Ark-La-Tex krewes is referred to as “the animal krewe.”
Shreveport’s television-radio personality Tim Brando made history in Natchitoches this summer as the inaugural recipient of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Ambassador.
Although Academy Award winner William Joyce’s film exhibit showed how a film is made, Joyce and bride Hilary Wooley spent much of the evening down the street at Robinson Film Center, where his newest short film, “Mr. Spam Gets a New Hat,” was being screened every 30 minutes. Joyce, artspace artistic director, spoke to viewers in advance of the half-hour showings at Robinson from 5:30 to 9 p.m., and later did make an appearance at artspace. (The show includes the first sketch of Mr. Spam done on a gumbo-stained Cush’s Grocery paper tablecloth to a world-wide collaboration.)
Krewe of Elders King Jerry XXIV Harmon and Queen XXIV Dianne Harmon are ruling over “Krewe of Elders-Explorers of Adventure” as Mardi Gras in the Ark-La-Tex festivities “Let the Good Times Roll.”
Krewe Atlas XIV David Sims is now a royal, but he is also a champion for he holds two state championship rings for his football prowess as a member of the Haynesville High School Golden Tornadoes.
Take a bow, Krewe Centaur King XXX Hal Rogers and Queen XXX Tracey James, who smiled and sparkled in white and gold as she made her entrance on the arm of hubby, a Centaur Founder, Randy James. The top royals will rule jointly during the 2022 season of balls, frolic and fun.
Krewe Gemini King XXXIII John Gallagher and Queen XXXIII Mary Gallagher will reign over Krewe Gemini festivities for the 2022 season.
Griggs Enterprise/McDonalds official Jean Mosley tried hard, but found out July 27 that no matter how open and shut are the plans, it is difficult to surprise her boss, McDonald’s guru Roy Griggs of Griggs Enterprise.
“This is a wonderful event ... This is good times for everybody,” said David Bailey as he looked out on the crowd partying July 24 in front of artspace and praised the music, the sponsors, and, most important of all, the comaraderie. “We are better together than we are apart.”
Artist Jennifer Hendry made history when her “Red Poppy” oil was top dog -- more formally, “Best in Show” -- at the Shreveport Art Club Juried Show opening at Louisiana State Exhibit Museum.
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