Former Keachi resident Rebecca Nesbitt Prosino is here for a visit from Como, Italy, bringing her whimsical and bold gouache works with her, showing them at Shreveport Regional Arts Council Central ArtStation.
Reading and hearing about former four-time Gov. Edwin Edwards’ death brought back memories of the times I covered him as a young reporter.
The celebration of Louisiana Trail Riders, “Saddles & Spurs, Out of the Shadows,” spotlights the horse riding culture in the Northern Parishes of Louisiana. It features Bayou State and Northwest Louisiana Trail Riders Associations. The program continued July 15 at Shreveport Regional Arts Council with “Boot Scootin’ Social” at an artspace filled with music, food and dancin’.
What a way to turn 100! Community leader Sue Oppliger did earlier this summer with an elegant birthday luncheon -- featuring shrimp and grits -- prepared by Chef John Cariere at Fairfield Place.
An observer could certainly deem Bossier Arts Council’s Artini 2020 a huge success.
Just like days of old, on July 24, there will be 150 trail riders, their horses and wagons parading through the highways and byways -- downtown and in the neighborhoods -- of Shreveport.
By now, you have probably read of actress Olympia Dukakis’ death.
“We are all the same .. I want you to see me for who I am and the only thing different is the color of my skin.”
Sunflower fans poured early into tiny Gilliam -- Population, 164 -- for the Sunflower Trail & Festival and soon caused a major traffic jam. But Caddo sheriff’s officers directed traffic and the festival proceeded smoothly.
When American Rose Center official Marilyn Wellan introduced American Rose Society President Bob Martin as the 2021 Mary Johnston Award recipient at “An Evening of Wine and Roses,” she said, “He is a man of few words.”
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