TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10th
8 am: Tuesday Morning Breakfast Group @ Holiday Inn-Downtown Shreveport
Sibley, Interim CAO, City of Shreveport, will be the guest speaker. Call (318) 221-2344 or 222-7797 for more information.
9 am: Income Tax Preparation & E-filing @ Queensborough Neighborhood Assoc.
The Queensborough Neighborhood Association will prepare and electronically file your 2008 federal and state income taxes. Bring in your W-2, identification, and social security card for you and all dependents. Saturdays are by appointment only. Filing will be available each weekday from 9 am to 4:30 pm. Call (318) 635-8100 for more information. QNA is located at 2756 Greenwood Road.
5 pm: Culinary Arts @ BPCC
The BPCC Culinary Arts buffet. To go orders available. Cost is $6.50 per person.
5 pm: DIGIKIDS Child Safety Event @ Chick-Fil-A (Bossier City)
Bring your child to get a DIGIKIDS Child Safety ID/CD Original Kit. Duplicate IDs may be purchased for a spouse, grandparent, or caregiver. Cost is $15 for the ID kit, $5 for a duplicate. Call (318) 272-5223 for more info.
5:30 pm -- Black History Month Program @ West Shreveport Library
"Underground Railroad Messages in Quilts," by Mrs. LaBertha Casey. This event is free
7 pm: Poet’s Night Out @ E&S Metro Hall
Open Mic, Spoken Word, Music, Artist Vending, Art Work, Refreshments, Mistress of Ceremony - The Jak – and performances featuring the Talents of Blakksyxx, Joana Ballard, Poetic X, Valiant A, Scorpio and many more. Also Gift Baskets for Valentines Day will also be available for purchase for that special someone, starting @ $15.00 and up Beautiful Surprise a II Act play by Tiana Malone, so Come, bring your verse and get iNcepted
7 pm: The American Shakespeare Center Tour @ Marjorie Lyons Playhouse
This tour runs through Feb. 15th. The traveling troupe will perform three of William Shakespeare's most enduring plays. Feb. 10, 13, "The Comedy of Errors," directed by Giles Block; Feb. 11-12, 15, "Hamlet," directed by Jim Warren; and Feb. 14, "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead," directed by Jim Warren. Tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for students. Call (318) 869-5242 for more information.
7:05 pm -- Mudbugs vs. Corpus Christi Ice Rays
A professional hockey game featuring the Bossier-Shreveport team. Tickets are $14.25-$29.25.
7:30 pm -- The Dance Theatre of Harlem 40th Anniversary Tour @ Strand Theatre
The evening will include a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a dance artist as well as performances of one-act ballets, dance suites, and high-energy comtemporary dances set to live music. Presented by the Louisiana Dance Foundation. Tickets: $40; $25; $15. Call (318) 226-8555 or 861-3006 for more information.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11th
4:30 pm -- Grief Share @ Summer Grove Baptist Church
Seminar and support group for those grieving the death of someone close to them. Participants will learn valuable information about recovering from your grief and renewing your hope for the future. This event is free.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH
7 pm: Women's Self Defense Class @ Lotus Studio
Participants will learn how to identify, avoid, and if necessary escape potentially dangerous or life threatening situations by using simple and basic self defense techniques. Classes are open to females only, ages 14 and older, females under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $10. RSVP by calling (318) 617-2829.
7 pm: Poetic Paradise - Poetry at Its Finest @ H&H Lounge
Singers, dancers, comedians, and artists will compete, $25 prize goes to top poem. Hosted by Shreveport's Poetic X. The Lounge is located at 717 Hope Street. Call (318) 221-3199 or (318) 424-9297 for more information. This event is free.
8 pm: Family Planning @ LSU-S Bronson Hall (Black Box Theatre)
"Family Planning," a play by Julia Edwards and directed by Robert Alford II, is the story of a married, Olivia and Hamish, who have the worst fight in front of a house full of guests in this explosive comedy/drama. Mature themes and language. May only be attended by those 17 years of age and older. Tickets: $15, advance reservation; $18, at door; $10, students, educators, seniors and military, per person for groups of five or more; $100, season tickets. This show runs through February 15th and runs again on Feb. 19th.
8 pm: Expressions After Dark Remix Edition -An Nspired Grown and Sexy Affair @ JOSH Lounge
Open mic featuring local talent. Women must be 23 years of age and men must be 25 years of age. Artist registration begins at 7:30 p.m. $5 admission. Call (318) 681-9960 or (318) 828-3050 for more information.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13th
10 am: World of Gardening Seminar @ Gardens of the American Rose Center
"Practical Ideas for the Garden-Tips from Louisiana's Foremost Gardener" by Neil Odenwald. This event is free but reservations are required. Call (318) 938-5402 or 869-1526 for more information.
11 am: Celebrating Black History Month @ Sci-Port
Sci-Port will celebrate Black History Month by honoring the scientific achievements of African Americans. Feb. 13, George Carruthers, inventor of Far UV Camera/Spectrograph that paved the way for imaging from space; Feb. 20, George Crum, created paper-thin potatoes that developed into mouth-watering potato chips. Admisson: $12, adults; $9, children ages 3-12; $8, groups of 15 or more; free, members. There are 2 workshops at 11 am and 3 pm. For more information go to http://www.sciport.org/ or call (318) 424-3466.
6 pm: Krewe of Centaur's Float Loading Party @ Centaur’s Den
Bring your family and see the floats being prepped for the parade. Also featuring food, drinks and music. Attire is casual. The den is located at 948 North Market St. in Shreveport. Call (318) 798-6341 for more information.
7:05 pm -- Mudbugs vs. Tulsa Oilers @ CenturyTel Center
A professional hockey game featuring the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs. Tickets: $14.25-$29.25.
10 pm: Friday Night Freak-Out @ Robinson Film Center
The Robinson Film Center presents a screening of the original 1980 version of "Friday the 13th" with vintage horror movies trailers. Tickets: $5.75-$8.75.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14th
8 am: JAMfest Nationals @ Shreveport Convention Center
More than 800 cheer and dance teams will compete in the Natinal Championshp for awards in their respective all-star and school divisions and for overall Grand Champion awards. Each team will receive a trophy regardless of place of finish. All first place teams will receive individual medals, a team banner and National Championship sweatshirts. Second and third place finishers will receive medals. This competition also runs on Sunday (same time).
12:30 pm - Performance Love Poetry Workshops @ Multicultural Center of the South
Professional storyteller and spoken work artist Joanna Ballard will conduct the workshops. Workshops will cover stage presence, body language, and projection along with other aspects of public live performance. The workshop will be followed by a Performance Love Poetry Showcase at 1:30 p.m. All attending should come prepared with a love poem, no longer than five minutes and appropriate for all ages. Admission: $10, adults; $8, seniors and children age 11 and younger; $18, family rate per workshop; $4, Performance Love Poetry Showcase. Call (318) 424-1380 for more information. The Center is located at 401 Texas St.
4:30 pm -- Krewe of Centaur's Mardi Gras Parade in Downtown Shreveport
The parade starts from downtown Shreveport and proceeds south on Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway. Once the parade reaches Shreveport-Barksdale Highway, it will turn right in front of Shreve City and continue until it reaches East Kings Highway. It will then turn left onto East Kings Highway until it reaches Preston, which is the end of the parade.
5 pm: Basic Photography Class @ East Bank Theatre
Classes will be led by professional photographer, graphic designer, and painter, Tony Reans. Class attendees will soon begin taking better photos of any subject. Cost is $20 per class. Call 318-741-8310 for more information. The Theatre is located at 630 Barksdale Blvd. in Bossier City.
8 pm: 'Someone's In The Kitchen' Culinary Arts Series @ artspace in the west edge
Live mellow music, costume character, candlelight, handmade art centerpieces, and a four course dinner all wrapped up in a romantic setting inside the art gallery. Seating at 8:30 p.m. Cost is $60 per person. Artspace is located at 710 Texas Street. Call (318) 673-6535 for more information.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15th
3 pm: Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Pet Parade
A chance for festive pets to celebrate Mardi Gras. Pre-register your pets online at www.animalkrewe.org for a discount or register the day of at 2:00 pm. Activities start at 1:30 p.m., parade begins at 3 p.m. Prizes for best dressed, best float, and pet/owner look-a-like will be given and our royal court of pets will be presented. Lots of fun and games for the entire family. Call 318-752.2287 for more information or go to the Krewe’s official website.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16th
(no major events on this day)
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