TUESDAY, MARCH 3rd
8 am: Tuesday Morning Breakfast Group @ Holiday Inn-Downtown Shreveport
Mr. Clay Baskins, Community Liaison, Twin Cities Development, will be the guest speaker. Call (318) 221-2344 or 222-7797 for more information.
6 pm: Auditions @ East Bank Theatre & Gallery
The East Bank Theatre and Shreveport Little Theatre will hold auditions for "Steel Magnolias," by Robert Harling and directed by Richard Folmer. Call backs will be March 6, if needed. Needed are six women, ages 18-60. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Anyone wishing to work backstage should attend. The theatre is located at 630 Barksdale Blvd. in Bossier City. Call (318) 741-8310 for more information.
6 pm: PRIME TIME Family Reading Time @ The Multicultural Center of the South
Eight week family program with professional Storyteller, Thelma Harrison. This event is free. Call (318) 424-1380 for more info. This event will continue every Tuesday through the month of March.
7:05 pm: Mudbugs vs. Mississippi RiverKings @ CenturyTel Center
A professional hockey game at the CenturyTel. Tickets:$14.25-$29.25.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4th
(No major events on this day)
THURSDAY, MARCH 4th
9:30 am - S.C.O.R.E. - Counselors to America's Small Business
Provides confidential business counseling sessions with S.C.O.R.E. volunteer counselors. Make appointments prior to the each meeting session. The GSCC is located at 400 Edwards St. in Shreveport. Call (318) 677-2536 for more information. This event will occur every Thursday through April 2nd.
7 pm: ''12 Moods For Jazz - Ask Your Mama'' @ BTW High School
A presentation of poetry, jazz music, improvisational dance and song. Work written by Langston Hughes, restaged by Luther Cox Jr. Tickets are $12. Call 222-5405 for more information. This event runs through Saturday.
7 pm: Gator Highline Spring Show @ Captain Shreve High School
Captain Shreve High School's Dance Line presents its annual Spring Show, "Shimmering Nights." The show features dances by the award winning Gator Highline, performances by the Caddo Middle Magnet Dance Line, solos from the musical "South Pacific," and dances by graduates of the Little Girl's Camp from area elementary schools. Admission is $5. Call (318) 865-7137 for more information.
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 Justice. The Lounge is located at 717 Hope St. in Shreveport. For more information, Call (318) 424-9297 or 759-6991.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6th
3:30 pm - 2009 'Written In The Stars' Writers' Conference @ Holiday Inn-Financial Plaza
The North Louisiana Chapter of Romance Writers of America will have a writers' conference. New York Times best selling author, Jennifer Blake, will present the luncheon keynote address. There will be workshops, several speakers, a welcome reception, onsite book signing, and a final reception. Cost of workshop: $115, nonmembers before Feb. 15; $95, members before Feb. 15; $125, on or after Feb. 15.
5 pm: First Fridays @ After Party
Come out, network work with the best professionals, movers, shakers and business leaders in LOUISIANA! WIN CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER SHOW TICKETS!!! JUST FOR SHOWING UP! There will also be OBAMA gear giveaways/door prizes from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. so make sure you get there early!! FIRST FRIDAYS has begun! Great food, great fun and great people!! 25 and above strictly enforced! Business attire strictly enfored! For more info, visit www.afterpartyent.com or go to www.myspace.com/afterparty2007. (The After Party is located in the Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier City, right above The Funny Bone Comedy Club).
5 pm: Fish Fry Friday Nights @ St. Mary of the Pines Catholic Church
Catfish plate with fries, cole slaw, hush puppies, coffee or tea (for eat-in only) will be for sale. One pound special order of fish only. The cost is $6, per plate; $9, one pound special order. The church is located at 1050 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop in Shreveport. Call (318) 687-5121 for more information.
6 pm: Complete Charity Fashion Show @ 3232 E 70th St.
The Complete Team would like to present our first Annual Charity Fashion Show. Ladies of all ages come and join us for a Free Concert and Fashion Show, and also shop our Boutique and Silent Auction. All proceeds will be donated to Arklatex Pregnancy Center and Heart of Hope. Call 318-560-9127 for more information.
7 pm: Holy Hot Boyz Album Release Party @ New Zion Baptist Church in Bossier City
Live band, Dj focus on the 1's & 2's, Big Al hosting & rapping, along with other special guests artists. THIS WILL BE A CONCERT TO REMEMBER!!!!!! The church is located at 2535 Barbara St. in Bossier City.
7:05 pm - Mudbugs vs. Wichita Thunder @ CenturyTel Center
A professional hockey game. Tickets are : $14.25-$29.25.
8 pm: 'Hairspray' @ Strand Theatre
Baltimore's Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion, to dance. She wins a spot on the local TV dance program, "The Corny Collins Show" and overnight is transformed from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity. "Hairspray" is based upon the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters. Tickets are $65.50; $55.50; $45.50; $15, student.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7th
11 am: Humane Society of Northwest Louisiana Pet Adoptions @ PETCO
Dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. every Saturday excluding the fifth Sat. The event is free but there is a $50 adoption fee. This event is located at the PETCO on Youree Drive.
12 pm: Pet Savers Pet Adoptions @ Pet Savers Inc.
Dogs, puppies, cats, kittens. Open on holidays. The event is free but there is a $6adoption fee (includes spay/neuter).
2 pm: So You Want to be a Star with Peter Sklar @ Power & Grace School of Performing Arts (Bossier City)
Renowned New York Talent Scout Peter Sklar knows a thing or two about helping aspiring child stars achieve success. His list of protégés includes Sara Jessica Parker, Reese Witherspoon, and Mischa Barton, to name a few, along with many current and former Broadway, TV, and film actors, singers and dancers. In "So You Want To Be a Star…" a free lecture for aspiring dancers, singers and actors, and their parents on Saturday, Sklar will explain how his views are in synch with the needs of top New York and Hollywood agents and casting directors. This event is free but reservations are required. Call 318-869-4853 for more info or go to Power and Grace's official website.
2 pm: Shoulders to Lean on Family Support Group @ Bossier Parish Library
Family support group for those with loved ones incarcerated. Feb. 7, the group will hold its first anniversary party and meeting. Refreshments will be served. The library is located at the Historical Center. Call (318) 965-9874 for more info.
6 pm: 'Someone's In The Kitchen' Culinary Arts Series @ artspace in the west edge
Viewing of short film "Raised On Rice and Gravy" followed by a family style "blue plate special" featuring favorite foods of past diners and those that are still among us. Bossier City native and film producer, Allison Bohl, will be on hand to answer questions. Admission is $25 per person. Call (318) 673-6535 for more information. Artspace is located at 710 Texas St. in downtown Shreveport.
7:05 pm - Mudbugs vs. Mississippi River Kings @ CenturyTel Center
A professional hockey game. Tickets are $14.25-$29.25.
8 pm: Northwood High School Annual Golf Tournament @ Northwood Golf & Country Club
T-time is at 8 p.m., four person scramble. Prizes will be given away. All proceeds go to Northwood High School Boys Basketball and Golf Teams. Cost to play is $400 per team. Call (318) 929-2719 for more info. The Country Club is located at 5000 Northwood Hills Drive in Shreveport.
SUNDAY, MARCH 8th
1 pm: Science Fair Open House @ Shreveport Water Works Museum
An open house honoring all the Science & Engineering Fair participants will be held at the Shreveport Water Works Museum on Sunday, March 8 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. The award will be presented at a ceremony at the Museum at 2 p.m. The public is invited to attend the ceremony and view the projects created by the award winners.
MONDAY, MARCH 9th
6 pm: 'How to Open a Child Care Center' Workshop @ NSU College of Nursing
Receive information from the Bureau of Licensing, City Zoning, State Fire Marshall, Health Department, and the LSU Small Business Development Center. Have all your questions about opening a child care center answered. Cost for the workshop is $10. Advance registration and fee payment is required. The NSU College of Nursing is located at 1800 Warrington Place in Shreveport. Call: (318) 677-3150 for more information.
6 pm: Concerned Citizens Neighborhood Association Oil & Gas Leasing Meeting @ Praise Temple Full Gospel Baptist Cathedral
Oil and gas leasing meeting to be held for sections 2, 3, 4, 10, 34, and 35. Call (318) 572-9939 or 220-6166 for more information.
7:30 pm - Samuel L. Jackson Day @ Robinson Film Center
A screeing of the film "Pulp Fiction," starring Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta, with themed food and drink. Tickets are: $5.75-$8.75. RFC is located at 617 Texas St. in downtown Shreveport. Call (318) 424-9090 for more information.
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