‘Stars, Guitars & Animals from Mars’ to reign at pet parade

Submitted by wwoods on Saturday, January 26th, 10:30 am

Thousands of pets and their owners, dressed in their Mardi Gras finest, are expected to converge on Shreveport’s downtown riverfront for the annual Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Pet Parade on Sunday, Feb. 3 at RiverView Park, 601 Clyde Fant Parkway.

Activities begin at 1:30 p.m. and the parade starts at 3 p.m. This year’s theme is “Stars, Guitars & Animals from Mars.” Prizes will be awarded for Best Float, Pet/Owner Look-A-Like and Best Dressed contests, with judging from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. The royal court of pets will be presented at 2:30 p.m.

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Shreveport Symphony kicks off chamber music series

Submitted by wwoods on Friday, January 25th, 10:30 am

The Shreveport Symphony Orchestra (SSO) will launch its new Noel Foundation, Inc. Chamber Music Series at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27, in Anderson Auditorium at Centenary College’s Hurley School of Music. Guest pianist Jon Nakamatsu will perform with SSO musicians in an intimate setting.

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MLK Oratory Contest coming to Centenary College

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager

Thursday, January 24th, 2013, 2:31pm

MLK Oratory Contest coming to Centenary College

An oratory contest highlighting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s last visit to Shreveport is set for 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 26 at the Marjorie Lyons Playhouse on the Centenary College Campus.

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Cinderella Project asking for used prom dresses

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013, 4:30pm

Cinderella Project asking for used prom dresses

The Cinderella Project of Shreveport is asking folks to donate prom dresses during the group's January Dress Drop-Off Event. The Cinderella Project collects the dresses and distributes them to women who cannot afford one.

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SPAR sets annual MLK basketball tourney

Submitted by wwoods on Monday, January 21st, 10:30 am

Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation (SPAR) will host the 25th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Basketball Tournament from February 22 to 24. This tournament is designed to unite men, women and youth of all ethnic backgrounds for three days of fun and community unity. Over $3,000 of cash prizes and awards will be given to championship teams.

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