WEEKLY EVENTS: April 7th - 13th

TUESDAY, APRIL 7th


8 am: Tuesday Morning Breakfast Group @ Holiday Inn-Downtown Shreveport

Jeff Goodman, director, "The Last Lullaby," 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: WK Quit Tobacco Cessation Program @ WK Pierremont

A group behavioral change program that addresses readiness, preparation, actually quitting and relapse prevention. The group will meet for four to five sessions. This event will be held in the 2nd floor conference room. It is free to attend but reservations are required. Call (318) 212-8225 for more information.




6 pm: Caring For Your Newborn @ WK Bossier (Auditorium)

This class is a guide to your personal journey of caring for your newborn. Cost of class is $20 (includes meals and materials). Call (318) 212-8225 for more information.




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 8th


(no major events on this day)






THURSDAY, APRIL 9th


6:30 pm - Hollywood Heights Community Meeting @ Baptist Bible Fellowship

The Hollywood Heights Community will hold their monthly meeting. All community members are asked to attend. This event will be located at 4700 Hollywood Ave. Call (318) 210-4837 or 349-5191 for more information.




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. The studio is located at 444 Olive St. in Shreveport. Cost is $10. You MUST RSVP. Call (318) 617-2829 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 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 10th (Good Friday)


9 pm: “The Young & The Restless” Greek Fashion Show & Mixer @ Holiday Inn-Downtown Shreveport

Crowpleaser Entertainment & Fashion HP have teamed up for another unique fashion event. They’ll roll out the Black Carpet to spotlight the nine Black Greek Letter Organizations, as well as other Young African American Adults from the area. Come Network & Mingle w/ the Young "Movers & Shakers" of the Ark-La-Tex. Throughout the night you’ll get to view Trendsetting Greek Style as we showcase "STOMP THE RUNWAY". Models will represent their Greek organizations as they rip the runway, while audience engages in their legacy, historical achievements, and striking impact that the Divine 9 has had in Black America for decades. There will be STRUTT OFF/PARTY HOP COMPETITION, shopping opportunities to own one of kind Greek apparels, a Celebrity Studded PARTY as well as other surprises. 18 to Party,
21 to Drink. For more information, contact Cecile @ 682 521 7518.




9 pm: “N The Mix” Networking Event @ Encore

Sponsored by the Marche’ Entertainment Group, this multi-cultural mixer is geared toward the young professionals of Shreveport-Bossier. It’s a huge networking and social event. Tickets are available at Boss Man’s Barber World, Phazes Hair Salon (on Pines Road), Girlfriends Hair Salon (on Pines Road), M&M Hair Salon (on Mansfield Road) and Divas & Dolls Salon (on 70th St.).






SATURDAY, APRIL 11th


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: 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.




7 pm: Crawfish Boil and Dance @ Sandys Dance Center

Crawfish with all the trimmings and music provided by Sandys Dance Party. The center is located at 111 Dalton St., Suite 400. Cost is $15, in advance; $20, at the door. Call (318) 465-4534 for more information.




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.




9 pm – Pre-Easter Pajama Jam @ Municipal Auditorium

Oh Boy Productions is bringing you The Ultimate Pre-Easter Pajama Jam. DJ B-Smoove will be in the building plus a Surprise Special Guest. Listen to your local radio stations for details on the party. Admission is $10. Discounts for sexy PJs all night! Early arrival is suggested.






SUNDAY, APRIL 12th (Easter Sunday - Happy Easter!)


3 pm: Kickball Tournament & Fundraiser @ Ford Park

This event will be held to raise money for the Jamarsey Bolden Scholarship Foundation. It will take place on the west side of Ford Park. There is an After Party at Club New York (inside the GiGi’s Entertainment Complex) from 10 pm-2am. Proceeds from that event also go to the JBSF. For more information, call 318-458-5235.




6:30 am -- Easter Sunrise Service @ the Amphitheater (Centenary College)

Centenary College's annual Easter Sunrise Service will be held at 6:30 a.m. at the Hargrove Memorial Amphitheater. The amphitheater is located on the College campus between the Student Union Building and James Hall. During the service, youth choirs from First United Methodist Church of Shreveport and Broadmoor United Methodist Church will join voices with the Centenary College Choir and Choir alumnus. For more information, contact Benny Vaughan, Office of Church Relations, at 318.869.5108.




10 pm: “Blame It On The Alcohol” Easter Party @ Voodoo Café

Port City Upscale Events is promising to take the Voodoo Café back to the way it used to be ... as they present this Easter night party. Beautiful ladies, good drinks, old school music and a relaxing atmosphere will be a part of the event. 21 and up only. Must have valid ID. EVERYONE FREE BEFORE 11 pm!!! $5 You-Call-It until midnight.






MONDAY, APRIL 13th


(no major events on this day)






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