TUESDAY, MARCH 31st
8 am: Tuesday Morning Breakfast Group @ Holiday Inn-Downtown Shreveport
Dr. Clara Wilson, Dean, Business/Education/Behavioral Sciences, Southern University 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.
12 pm: Pre-Easter Luncheons @ Noel Memorial United Methodist Church
Lunch and special guest speakers to prepare the heart for Holy Week. This event run on Wednesday, April 1st as well. Call (318) 221-5207 for more information. The church is located at 520 Herndon St. in Shreveport. This event is free.
5:30 pm – Film Auditions @ BPCC
BPCC Film Institute will hold auditions to cast talent for its summer film project, titled "At War with the Ants." Need male and female actors from young 20s to upper 30s, two children: one African American girl (around three years old) and one Caucasian boy (around six years old). Interested persons are asked to come with a photo. The auditions will be held in Bldg D on the 3rd floor.
6 pm: PRIME TIME Family Reading Time @ Multicultural Center of the South
Eight week family program with professional Storyteller, Thelma Harrison. This even runs every Monday in March. Call (318) 424-1380 for more information. The Center is located at 401 Texas St.
7 pm: Spring Revival @ Sunrise Baptist Church
Guest evangelist will be The Rev. George Anderson, pastor, Humanity Baptist Church, Oakland, California. This event will also run on Wednesday at the same time. The church is located at 3220 Lakeshore Drive in Shreveport. Call (318) 636-5431 for more info.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1st
12 pm: Downtown Shreveport Unlimited - Quarterly Luncheon @ the University Club
Guest speaker will be The Honorable Cedric Glover, Mayor, City of Shreveport. RSVP by Tuesday evening. Cost is $15, members; $20, non-members. Call (318) 222-7403 for more info.
THURSDAY, APRIL 2nd
11 am: 2009 Go Red for Women Luncheon @ El Dorado Casino
Special guest speaker will be First Lady Supryia Jindal. Join the movement and help wipe out the number one killer of women, Heart disease. Cost is $40 per person; $1,000, corporate tables.
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: 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, APRIL 3rd
5 pm: First Fridays @ The After Party
Come out, network work with the best professionals, movers, shakers and business leaders in LOUISIANA! There will be OBAMA gear giveaways/door prizes from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. 25 and above strictly enforced! Business attire strictly enforced! For more info, visit www.afterpartyent.com. (The After Party is located in the Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier City, right above The Funny Bone Comedy Club).
6 pm: Speed Dating for Singles @ Clarion Hotel
Speed Dating International presents Speed Dating, a series of 10 mini dates, with 10 people, in one night. Speed Dating is for Singles ages 18 and older. Cost is $30 per person. Register at http://www.speeddatinginternational.com/Shreveport. Buy tickets at http://www.speeddatinginternational.com/ShreveportLA.html. Call (318) 762-4806 for more information.
6:45 pm -- 2009 Louisiana Film Festival - Student Division @ Robinson Film Center
Juried screenings of more than 50 original short films created by kindergarten-12th grade students from across the United States, as well as special guest appearances by professional filmmakers screening and discussing some of their best-known films. Cash prizes will be awarded. April 5th, plus a screening of a special one-hour showcase of the winners. The RFC is located at 617 Texas St. in downtown Shreveport. The festival also runs on Saturday, beginning at 8:45 AM and then again on Sunday, beginning at 12:30 PM.
8 pm: Movies & Moonbeams @ Riverview Park
Robinson Film Center and SPAR will present an outdoor movie screening of "Space Jam," starring Michael Jordon.
SATURDAY, APRIL 4th
8 am: 23rd Annual Franklin Parish Catfish Festival @ Historic Downtown District (Winnsboro)
Fried catfish and other festival foods, live musical entertainment, family, North Louisiana Fiddling contest, arts and crafts, antique car show, flower show, quilt exhibition, the "Adrenaline Jam Tour," "Challenge 2 Adventure" and more. Admission is $3. For more info, call (318) 425-7607.
8 am: Ark-La-Tex Herb Society's Annual Plant Sale @ Highland Center
There will be an assortment of basil, thyme, sage, oregano, fennel, dill, rosemary, lavender, parsley, chives, plants that attract humming birds and bees and many others. Club members will be on hand to answer questions. Vendors with garden related items will be for sale. For more information call (318) 378-4449 or 929-7260. The HC is located at 520 Olive St. in Shreveport.
8 am: Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale @ Randle T. Moore Center
A wide selection of hydrangeas, perennials, shade plants, unique vines and fragrant herbs for sale. A variety of native plants grown by Master Gardeners will be available including iris, angel trumpet, Confederate rose and morning glory bush. There will be a gardening help clinic hosted by Denyse Cummins, LSU AgCenter horticulturist. This event is free. The RTM Center is located at 3101 Fairfield Ave. in Shreveport.
9 am: April Fools Baseball Tournament @ Cargill Park
USSSA will host the April Fools Baseball Tournament. There is a three game guarantee. Cost: $285, entry fee for ages 9-14; $150, entry fee for 8 year olds; $5, adult gate admission; $3, child gate admission. Call (318) 356-8392 for more information. This event runs both Saturday and Sunday.
10 am: Bossier Animal Control's Adoption Days @ PetSmart (Bossier City)
Dogs and cats, including puppies and kittens, will be available for adoption. $55-$85, adoption fees. Cash only. Call(318) 741-8499 for more information.
11 am: Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Festival @ American Rose Center
Peter Cottontail is inviting children ages 1-10 to join him for the Garden's annual Easter egg hunt. Children should bring their own Easter baskets for the prize-filled egg hunt. There will also be Easter-themed games, refreshments and photos with Peter Cottontail. Rain date is scheduled for Sunday, April 5th. Cost is $10 per carload. Call (318) 938-5402 for more information.
11 am: 18th MOPAR National Car Show @ First Baptist Church of Shreveport
More than 120 cars, food, craft show, and music. Awards will be given away. This event is free for spectators. Entry fee for cars is $30. The church is located at 543 Ockley Drive in Shreveport.
11 am: Humane Society of Northwest Louisiana Pet Adoptions
Dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. every Saturday excluding the fifth Sat. Free; $50, adoption fee.
12 pm: Pet Savers Pet Adoptions @ Pet Savers
Dogs, puppies, cats, kittens. Open on holidays. Pet Savers is located at 4380 Noyes Drive in Shreveport. $60, adoption fee, includes spay/neuter. Call (318) 636-0400 for more information.
12 pm: Easter Egg Hunt @ Bill Cockrell Community Park
Children will hunt for eggs. This event is free. The park is located at 4109 Pines Road. Call (318) 621-9123 for more information.
12 pm: 13th Annual Natchitoches Jazz and R&B Festival Fund Raiser @ Prather Coliseum (Natchitoches)
Food, live and silent auction and entertainment by Johnny Earthquake and The Moondogs, Hardick Rivers, Lukejazz and others. Cost: $15, in advance; $20, at the door.
3 pm: Third Annual Cork Wine Tasting Festival @ Festival Plaza
Red River Revel Wine event featuring food, a wine seminar, wine tasting, live entertainment and more. There will be wine seminars from 1-3 p.m. The event is presented by Eldorado Resort Casino. All proceeds will benefit The Red River Revel Arts Festival. Must be 21. Cost: only 1600 tickets at $65 each will be sold; $25, $90, $50, $10; tickets for wine seminars; $1,150, reserved table of 10.
7 pm: Junior Olympic Boxing Tournament @ Municipal Auditorium
The Road to Glory Stephens Boxing & Fitness will host "Battle of the South in the Port City," a live USA Boxing Junior Olympic and Senior Tournament. Athletes will compete in approximately 30-35 bouts each night during the tournament. The event also runs on Sunday, beginning at 4 pm. Cost: $10, per person; $17, two-day pass. Call (318) 210-6136 for more information.
7:30 pm -- Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble @ Historic Perot Theatre (Texarkana)
"Dancing Through Barriers" is the focus of the 20 dancers as they showcase an inspiring interactive and familiar repertoire along with ballets created just for this inaugural tour. There will be a free mini-preview April 3 at noon, at the Downtown Post Office. Presented by Texarkana Community Ballet, National Endowment for the Arts, and Texarkana Black Chamber of Commerce. Tickets: 45; $40; $34; $28; $6. Student discounts available.
7:35 pm -- BattleWings VS. Corpus Christi Sharks
An arena football game featuring the Bossier team. Tickets are: $7-$35.
9 pm: Sophisticated Saturdays @ Adam’s Lounge (Bossier City)
Come enjoy a professional atmosphere at Adam’s Lounge. Presented by CrowdPleaser Entertainment. DJ Marle-Mar will be on the 1’s and 2’s. Grown & sexy attire is mandatory. Book your party by calling 318-422-5322.
SUNDAY, APRIL 5th
(no major events on this day)
MONDAY, APRIL 6th
(no major events on this day)
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