THINGS TO DO Archives - SB Magazine https://sbmag.net/category/community/things-to-do/ SB Magazine Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:55:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://sbmag.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/sb-logo-150-100x100.jpg THINGS TO DO Archives - SB Magazine https://sbmag.net/category/community/things-to-do/ 32 32 How to Turn a Random Weeknight into a Date Night https://sbmag.net/how-to-turn-a-random-weeknight-into-a-date-night/ https://sbmag.net/how-to-turn-a-random-weeknight-into-a-date-night/#respond Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:55:47 +0000 https://sbmag.net/?p=67217 Image credit How to Turn a Random Weeknight into a Date Night One thing that so many parents miss, especially those who are first-time parents, is alone time. Well, not just the alone time, but the time you get together out of the house, oh, and dressing up nice again, taking time to recharge, that’s […]

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How to Turn a Random Weeknight into a Date Night

One thing that so many parents miss, especially those who are first-time parents, is alone time. Well, not just the alone time, but the time you get together out of the house, oh, and dressing up nice again, taking time to recharge, that’s another one. You never really know what you’ve got til it’s gone. Well, that, and weeknight date nights are weirdly hard, because the intention is there, like yes, this is supposed to be time together, but the vibe is fighting for its life. In general, it’s hard to let loose when you’re in a rush, when the kids are on your mind, when work is still on the brain, you’re thinking of the next day already, you’re constantly checking the clock, well, you get the idea here. 

Besides, it’s even more layered, because getting out of the house on a weeknight can feel like planning a small expedition. Sire, maybe a Friday night still seems easier because then you have two free days where you don’t have work or school duties, or extracurricular duties, or whatever else.  But you don’t want that whole “let’s grab food” sort of feeling either, because it’s hard to call that a date too.

You Need to Start with the Reset

Okay, first thing, the vibe usually doesn’t switch on magically at 6 p.m. after a long day. So instead of launching straight into dinner while still in the mental fog of work and chores, build in a tiny reset. Well, no, not a whole spa moment, just a short buffer that changes the energy. That can be a walk around the block, a quick shower, switching clothes, or even just sitting for ten minutes with a drink and no screens. It’s small, but it signals that the day is done; this is now something else.

Go Ahead and Pick a “Date Night Category” 

A weeknight date goes wrong when it feels like running errands in nicer clothes. So give it a category. Well, yeah, sure, that sounds silly, but it actually works. For example, it can be getting tacos at a food truck and then going to a cocktail bar, or doing a bit of shopping and then going out for dinner, or if you’re in a walkable city, maybe getting some ice cream and just walking around. 

And if there’s a venue nearby that does early sets or special weeknight programming, that can be a cheat code, because it gives a reason to go out. Some lounges even do themed nights or have celebrity guest DJs (sometimes on Thursdays but Fridays are more common), and even if that’s not an every-week thing, well, it’s still going to be pretty fun.

Add a Little Extra

So, this is where weeknight dates usually fall flat, because everything feels functional. Just keep in mind, though, that the goal is adding one intentional thing that feels like. Like, there should be some thoughtful planning involved in all of this. You want to have a good time, and this at least helps increase the chances. Maybe it’s a restaurant that isn’t the usual default, for example, but it’s still a fun little extra, though. 

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As Querbes Park Golf Course turns 100 years old, she beats stronger than ever as the heart of Broadmoor and in the hearts of thousands who grew both their golf games and their friendships at a place many have known as a second home.

Dependable.

Charming.

Legendary.

At 100 years old, Querbes Golf Course has been called a lot of names, some affectionate and some, through no fault of her own, unfit to print.

She’s been cussed and coddled, abused and nurtured. She’d been the victim of unintended divots and dragging spikes, the object of affection for players who, at whatever age, suddenly became afflicted with “golf fever,” the cradle for lifelong golfers who’ve won at every level, and the siren song for lifelong golfers who couldn’t break par with an ax and a sledgehammer.

Querbes.

She’s been down; she’s been up. She’s weathered storms, bad etiquette, hail (golf-ball-sized, of course), and lighting. But by and large, she’s kept generations of squirrels — and golfers — happy.

Not every golfer. Such is the nature of the game. It’s a tough game to master, and the ornery golfer can always find plenty to gripe about. (You don’t want to be paired with one of those.)

But the golf disciple understands that the game is about more than scores. Such is the overwhelming majority of satisfied customers drawn back time and again to Querbes, the knowing majority who can’t help but smile at the mention of a Shreveport treasure who’s proved herself over time.

Querbes.

As she turns 100, even her harshest critic would have to say this:

She’s never looked better.

Shoot, at 100, “The Q” is just getting broken in, just making the turn. Querbes Park Golf Course has never aimed higher, been stronger, or shone brighter. This beloved and trusty tract, the birthplace for hundreds of thousands of stories, just keeps on making golfers, making friends, and making memories.

If you don’t know Querbes, this can be your introduction. There’s a story on featuring Jimbo West and the Querbes Foundation and a team effort that, along with other visions for the course that began 20 years ago, have rocketed the park into a new and promising reality. (Plate lunch, anyone? Pickle ball? Sundown Scramble?)

Then on the final page, there’s what’s basically a love letter to Our Favorite Public Course.

There is also this: some pictures, some drives, a few putts, a punch-out or two, stories that hopefully sound for Querbes faithful like a song, the ballad of a place, even an attitude, something much more than “just” a public course.

“Just a public course?” Maybe to the great unwashed. But to those in the know, Querbes is just a public course like Everest is just a hill and Palmer was just a hacker.

“Querbes raised me,” Rob Akins, a Captain Shreve High golf veteran now nearing 60 and consistently voted one of the Top 50 Golf Instructors in America, said.

Akins grew up at 3882 Greenway Place, a ditch the only thing separating his backyard from 16 tee box. He played in that ditch for years until the day he was 6 or 7 and was given a 4-wood, an Irving King persimmon. He finally climbed out of the ditch, onto the tee box, and started whacking a golf ball. Hasn’t stopped since.

“Played 14 and 15 a million times,” he said.

At age 11, he made the short trip to the clubhouse on his bike and actually played the front 9 for the first time.

“That was it,” he said. “Second home. Daylight ’til dark.”

“We all share universal things, things kids do when they’re growing up,” Akins said from Weatherford, Texas, where he’s helping develop a community and golf property (sound familiar?) for Discovery Land Company. “But in Shreveport, with Querbes being in the center of Broadmoor, you had a lot of kids there all the time, hunting for golf balls, playing, doing different things, all over or around the course. At the time when I got to The Q (in the early 1970s), it was wide open for kids.”

Weekdays, kids played the front for free in the summer, 8 ’til noon. The grownups started on the back. It worked. Kids and clubs and bikes descended on Querbes from Leo and Carrollton and Arthur Avenues, from Ockley Drive and Slattery Boulevard, all roads leading to the clubhouse (or “pro shop”) at 3500 Beverly Place.

Think about it: Querbes was built to anchor a new neighborhood, Broadmoor, in 1924. Broadmoor and its families and Querbes grew up together. The course is easily accessible for anyone in Shreveport-Bossier, but if you live in Broadmoor, what was true then remains true now: Querbes is your back yard.

The youngest of nine brothers, Ken Shaw grew up in the ’50s and ’60s on East Elmwood, no more than a hard wedge from the clubhouse.

“I wasn’t big enough for football, played a little basketball,” said Shaw, now retired and living at Southern Trace. “I started going to Querbes to play at 9 or 10, and once I did, my whole life was golf. I knew every grain of grass on the greens, everything about the place.”

He worked there, shagging balls, watering greens (riding a scooter and using hoses in the hot, dry pre-sprinkler-system days), delivering 50-pound blocks of ice to tin water coolers before sunrise.

 “It was a great, great place for me,” said Shaw, who in time graduated from ball-shagger to “big boy golf” involving folding money, and lots of it. (More on that in a minute…)

 Querbes has also been a great place for Meredith Duncan, and not just because it was where she learned a game that would earn her all sorts of notoriety and hardware, later on the LPGA Tour but initially as a First Team All-American at LSU and U.S. Curtis Cup member in 2002 and as U.S. Women’s Amateur Champion in 2001.

Querbes was where her grandfather, Oree Marsalis, played in the course’s first tournament, July of 1925. Those who knew him say he never stopped giving back to the game and to the course. 

“If he’d have been a race car driver, I’d have been a race car driver,” Duncan said. “He just happened to be a golfer. My favorite junior golf tournaments were any that I got to go with my granddad.”

 The father of three daughters, all champion amateur golfers, Marsalis started a Querbes family tradition that continues — and has grown.

 “I can’t remember my first time (at Querbes),” Duncan said. “I just remember being there; I don’t remember ever not knowing about Querbes. I mean, my family has pictures of me hitting in my diapers.

 “Even today I’ll be eating there and mom (three-time state am golf champ Debbie) will call and ask me to bring her something home,” Duncan said. “So yeah, it’s hard to imagine my family without Querbes; it’s kind of a big part of our lives.”

Though not by his choosing, Freddie Burns, now 72 and caddie for Tom Pernice Jr. on the Champions Tour, was a bit late to the Querbes party. He first stuck a tee in the ground at the Q at age 14, thanks to his boyhood friend Johnson Ramsey, who’d later develop Southern Trace.

“That meant the world to me,” said Burns, who advised and carried clubs for Hal Sutton on the PGA Tour for years and was inducted into the Ark-La-Tex Museum of Champions in 2016. “It was one of the first places blacks could play in Shreveport, besides Lakeside.”

That memorable day, Ramsey picked Burns up in his new 1965 Mustang. “I got my little sticks and got in the car,” Burns said. “I lived in the ’hood, and nobody had ever seen a car like that go to my house.”

Two things:

One is that Mooretown, the boyhood neighborhood of Burns, now has a street called Freddie C. Burns, Sr., a part of Long Street dedicated in 2024; and,

Two, that round with Ramsey was the first of many at Querbes for “Freddie Charles.”

He was in the middle of a heyday of sorts, when a cast of characters began showing up for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday “games” at The Q.

Maxie Waites. Steve Fields. Bob Getters. Jim Belton. John Bolt. Charlie Higgs. Robert “Blew” Blewett. Hobbs Shaw and little brother Ken. Bobby Moore. Matthew Martin. Al Montana. The Netherton brothers, Mickey and Pat. Al LeGrand. Randy Simmons. Just to name a few.

Barbara Faye Boddie was in that group. The daughter of former local pro Ned White and then wife of Querbes pro Ted Boddie, Barbara Fay was not only undefeated in Curtis Cup play and, at that time, a future Louisiana Sports Hall of Famer (Class of 2008), she was by far the best scorekeeper in those weekend games, no small feat when you consider there might be 50 bets going at a time.

The Monday game was the most intriguing. On Mondays all the other courses in town, the country clubs, were closed, so the pros came to the mothership.

They came to Querbes. They flocked to Querbes.

Before he was the publisher of SB Magazine, Byron May was a champion amateur golfer and, before that, a teen who grew up on and later worked at Querbes. Called “Robot” and “Long Hair” by Burns because of his consistency and mane to his shoulders, May remembers the Monday game being a bit stronger than the weekend game, but only in the caliber of talent.

Otherwise, the competition was just as fierce and the bets — dollar front, two on the back, dollar for 18 — were the same.

“And you’d always have group bets,” May said. “So, me and Freddie are playing these guys and me, and Matthew are playing these other guys and … you might have 20 of those (side bets). What I remember most was the quality of golf was staggering … and sometimes the quantity of bets was staggering too. It was a lot to deal with for a 16-year-old kid.”

“It was just a thrill to be out there in that competition,” Burns said. “I couldn’t wait to do it. You’d wake up and … ‘Now I’m going to play.’ Bets were EVERYwhere.”

“HUGE game,” Ken Shaw said. “Same players all the time. So many bets going, I never knew if I was winning or if I was losing.”

For that era, golf was just the half of it. There was The Cub afterward. Maybe the Sandpiper Lounge or the Quality Inn in Bossier. Card games. Pool. For a little while, a whole little world around a big little game.

“The Q,” May said, “was the nucleus.”

And so, it still is.

Those games ended. People go to college, retire, go to work, move, quit the game, get hurt, get lazy.

But other games go on. Like water filling a vacuum. New faces. New bets. New swings. New ideas. New traditions.

The nucleus remains The Q.

On a particular recent weekday, Nathan Barrow, the current director of golf for Querbes, is hosting Ladies Day, preparing for the Thursday night scramble, doing a TV interview, leading a clinic, and squeezing in four private lessons. 

“We’ve created a monster out here,” he said, “and we’re loving it.”

This year, Querbes expects to welcome 50,000 rounds of golf. Ten years ago, it was half that. Plus, that Monday game from 40 years ago? It’s more or less back. Sign up at the clubhouse, establish a handicap, and come getcha some.

“This is the biggest resurgence in golf we’ve seen in a long, long time,” Barrow said.

At its heart is the 100-year-old gem tucked in between Kings Highway and Youree Drive. Visionary partnerships have given her a facelift, whipped her into what might well be her prime. Good deal, because a healthy Querbes means better property values, a giant playground for children, a giant playground for grownups, a place to enjoy being outdoors. What we’re witnessing is the makeover of a jewel that’s been serving citizens for a century.

Querbes.

A few first dates happened here. A few last dates. She’s probably responsible for a few divorces but probably responsible for keeping a few marriages together, too.

She’s witnessed clubs thrown into Gilbert Drive and into trees, windmilled off innocent fairways and into adjacent properties.

She’s seen people learn the game and people swear off the game. She’s seen carts run into fences and get stuck in ditches.

She’s seen spilled beers and spilled bourbon and spilled tears.

She’s heard laughter and more laughter and has maintained a depth at both squirrel and charm, even at her lowest point when the fairways were dry as desert and the color of oatmeal.

There’s always been plenty to love about The Q. Now there’s even more.

Just a public course? Please. Please hush. Querbes has the respect of the tens of thousands who learned to love golf here, who learned how to be a friend, who learned how alive it feels to be hugged by invisible arms, by a place you are “part of.”

Familiarity breeds contempt? Not always. Not at “The Bees.”

At Querbes, familiarity breeds comfort. It breeds gratitude. Tranquility.

That’s one of the many priceless things The Bees offers. A feeling of acceptance. Of belonging.

A peace.

A second home.

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Dopamine Décor the “feel good” interior design trend

At the core of the feel-good interior design trend lies the incorporation of elements that bring a sense of nature indoors. Natural materials such as wood, stone, and plants are extensively used to create a connection with the outdoors and instill a feeling of serenity. The earthy textures of these materials add depth and warmth to the space, while the presence of greenery promotes a sense of rejuvenation. Soft, soothing colors like pastels and earth tones are favored in this trend for their calming effect on the mind. Natural light and open spaces enhance the airiness and tranquility of the environment, allowing for a seamless flow of energy throughout the room.

Wellness Travel Trends

In recent years, there has been a notable increase in interest in wellness retreats and a demand for unique outdoor destinations that go beyond the typical beach and mountain settings. Travelers are seeking experiences that cater to their emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being. This trend has resulted in the emergence of destinations and retreats specifically designed to promote holistic wellness and self-care. Whether it’s biohacking beach vacations in Hawaii or intimate retreats in Spain, travelers are approaching wellness travel with a more intentional mindset than ever before.

PACKING Luggage trends

Embark on a journey of luxury and elegance with the VIP Duffle Bag Collection. With the pearlized vegan leather and unique Greek Key Quilting, this divine travel companion redefines opulence and organization. Available at Jolie Blonde.

Tomboy Femme Fashion

Comfort and style meet in a way that elevates the feminine in any scenario. It’s all about sporty or traditionally masculine ideas reinvented with feminine accessories. This could be a jersey with a skirt, a letter jacket with delicate bow earrings, or jeans and blouse. It’s about the little details, taking the retro sporty looks and making them into something softer.

Holographic Hair

Rainbow hair is still all the rage, but the nuance of the holographic hair colors makes this something to try. Much like the bright and saturated colors of the rainbow hair, holographic hair is more iridescent and subtle than full rainbow. It is made to look almost natural with a shine that is unmistakably otherworldly. When done well, it is as colorful as rainbow but faded so that it’s not as noticeable at first.

Bridgerton Tea Parties

This is all about the vibes. If you haven’t heard, Bridgerton is a Netflix original series that aired its third season from May-June 2024. The hit series is a historical fantasy, and fans are swept up into the romantic lives of the upper class of regency era England. Fans of the show have taken to watching episodes together dressed in period appropriate costumes and drinking tea (or coffee if you like that more) in the fanciest tea sets they can find. Tea parties are not just for little girls.

Ivy & Stone

Registering at Ivy & Stone is a whole new experience! Working with one of their interior stylists and the best brands available, they will help you create the perfect registry for your entire home. Not only do they offer popular lines like Vietri, Casafina and Beatriz Ball – they can also help you select bedding, furniture, rugs, and other home decor items. Setting new standards in the registry world, it is not just about the kitchen anymore.

Mahjong

Though it was invented in 19th century China, there’s a fresh wave of players of the game. The game is like dominos or poker, because it takes both luck and skill to play. The rules are simple to learn but can take a lifetime to fully master. A unique aspect of the game is that it takes four people to play. It is good for your brain, as it helps develop better cognitive strength and memory. Find a group of friends and give it a try for yourself!

Creative Summer Foods

The best way to experience summer is experimenting with food. Maybe it’s a matter of a new shape, a new color, or a new place to go out with loved ones. Maybe try some pineapple on your pizza, a new punch recipe, or pasta in a new shape. Whatever your fancy, this is the best time to revisit the old favorites in new ways.

Lewis Gifts

Find a beautiful selection of dinnerware at Lewis Gifts in Shreveport/Bossier.

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Imagine Nirvana and the Beatles had a kid together who became an acoustic rock singer-songwriter: that’s Bryan Bielanski!

Upbeat and energetic North Carolina folk rock singer-songwriter Bryan Bielanski is coming to town! Bryan Bielanski is on tour promoting his new album “Bryan’s Super Happy Fun Time 3” and making a stop in Shreveport, Louisiana on March 22nd, 2024 at Ki’ Mexico (from 6:30pm to 9:30pm, free show, all ages).

The energetic, unique and unabashedly upbeat singer-songwriter Bryan Bielanski has given performances showcasing his acoustic guitar driven folk rock songs in 49 states as well as Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, The Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Switzerland, Thailand and United Kingdom. Critics and audiences worldwide agree that he lives up to his album title and leaves listeners with smiles on their faces. Although he is inspired by some of the rock and roll greats, he has a distinct music style that makes you feel like you are really alive! Bryan Bielanski is based in Charlotte, North Carolina (born in Parma, Ohio) but you will find him far from home on another tour in 2024 promoting the new album and winning over music fans everywhere he performs. Get ready to get happy with “Bryan’s Super Happy Fun Time Tour”.

 “Bryan Bielanski might look like a mild mannered singer/songwriter. But, behind his cool, Clark Kent-esque demeanor lies a super-talented musician and showman who is literally racing faster than a speeding bullet towards indie rock icon status.” – Tracey Maine (The Athens News, Athens, Ohio)

Bryan’s songs are terrific examples of what a great pop song should be.” – Kris Engelhart (Shutter 16 Magazine, Charlotte, North Carolina)

“Bryan’s Super Happy Fun Time II is a catchy, bouncy, musical journey for the senses.” – Teresa Robinson (New Mexico Entertainment Magazine, Albuquerque, New Mexico)

“Road warrior Bryan Bielanski takes happy songs, positive vibes from city to city.” Kyle Peveto (Baton Rouge Advocate daily periodical, Baton Rouge, Louisiana) 

“Bielanski is unabashedly upbeat. His demeanor drips with upbeat exuberance.” – Tim Curley (Sonoma Index-Tribune, Sonoma, California)

“Bryan has so much passion in his music. The songs sound really great” Scott Litt – Producer (REM, Nirvana)

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]]> https://sbmag.net/bryan-bielanski-live-at-ki-mexico/feed/ 0 2nd Annual 318 Day Festival https://sbmag.net/2nd-annual-318-day-festival/ https://sbmag.net/2nd-annual-318-day-festival/#respond Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:57:42 +0000 https://sbmag.net/?p=60088 The post 2nd Annual 318 Day Festival appeared first on SB Magazine.

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Celebrating Local Culture and Talent

After the resounding success of its inaugural edition in 2023, the 2nd Annual 318 Day Festival returns on March 16th, 2024, staving for an even bigger celebration of the rich cultural tapestry of Northwest Louisiana.

Last year, over 700 attendees gathered to revel in the vibrant showcase of local artists, culinary delights, and musicians, all emblematic of the essence of Shreveport, the parish, and the region. This year, the festival is set to expand its offerings with the inclusion of a fashion show featuring the internationally renowned Designer Tasha.

Designer Tasha, a seasoned fashion designer and stylist, gained fame through her participation in Project Runway Season 15. With over 100 magazine publications, blogs, and TV appearances under her belt, she brings a unique blend of style, passion, and philanthropy to the festival. Inspired by loved ones, music, and scriptwriting, Designer Tasha’s designs have graced the likes of Ye & Sunday Service Choir, Wendy R. Robinson, Laverne Cox, Sheryl L. Ralph, Jimmy Odukoya, and many more.

Alongside the fashion show, the festival will feature an impressive lineup of musical talent, including Edi Kí, Tree Fiddy Trio, Native to the Parish, The Woodlawn High School Marching Band, and DJ Breeze, with additional artists to be announced soon. The festival grounds will also host a diverse array of local vendors and an Artist Row, providing attendees with a taste of the community’s artistic vibrancy.

The 2nd Annual 318 Day Festival is open to the public and will take place at Caddo Common Park on March 16th, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Robinson Film Center has announced a full slate of programming to celebrate Women’s History Month. RFC will premiere several films focused on women and women’s issues, as well as its inaugural Women in the Reel World round table discussion.

The month kicks off with Nyad, the true story of athlete Diana Nyad who, at the age of 60, commits to achieving her life-long dream: a 110-mile open ocean swim from Cuba to Florida. Annette Benning and Jodie Foster both earned Oscar nominations for their performances in this film. On March 8th, RFC will premiere The Taste of Things, the critically acclaimed romance starring Juliette Binoche. On March 9th, RFC will also host a screening of Fitting In, which follows a 16-year-old who is unexpectedly diagnosed with a reproductive condition, MRKH syndrome. The diagnosis upends her presumptions about womanhood and sexuality, her relationship with her mother, and most importantly, herself. Other films on the slate include Cabrini and Love Lies Bleeding.

 “We are extremely excited about what we have programmed for this month, and we think these films will showcase multiple dimensions of womanhood,” said Rachael Hansil, Education Director of Robinson Film Center. “In addition to the films, we will be hosting the Women in the Reel World symposium on March 9th at 10:30 am, which includes breakfast and a discussion on the roles of women in film, on the screen and off.” The morning will feature a talk with Atlanta based filmmaker and actress Meosha Bean followed by a roundtable discussion with Meosha, actress and musician Jennifer Carsillo, and representatives from Centenary Film Society, which is sponsoring the event.

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Centenary’s Magale Library is gearing up to host a brand new, innovative community event on Saturday, March 9. The College’s academic information hub will be the gateway for Magale Fest, a new community festival featuring live music, carnival-style games and activities, and food and beverages from great local food trucks. A.J. Haynes, a 2010 Centenary graduate and frontwoman for the band Seratones, will headline the Magale Fest live performances as part of a week-long visit to her alma mater. Magale Fest runs from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, and is free and open to the public.
Other musical performances in Centenary’s Hargrove Memorial Amphitheatre (“the Shell”) include New Orleans-based singer-songwriter Sarah Quintana and Centenary students. Festivalgoers can view a DNA-inspired student art installation created by Centenary’s biology program and participate in games and activities on Centenary’s beautiful Quad hosted by Centenary student groups and academic departments such as Chi Omega, Outreach, and the Frost School of Business, which is hosting a full-sized football toss-and-target game on the Quad. Community partners for the event include the Shreve Memorial Library and Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park, whose offerings will include encounters with a screech owl. Food can be purchased from local vendors such as Cajun Asian, Taqueria el Eden, and Dripp Donuts. Thrifty Liquor will provide beer and wine sales for patrons 21 and older.

“Magale Fest is an opportunity to celebrate libraries as centers of community engagement and lifelong learning in general, and specifically to invite the Shreveport-Bossier community to come and experience some of what Magale Library and Centenary College have to offer beyond excellent academics,” explained Patrick Morgan, Magale Library director. “From live music and great food trucks to games and fun activities provided by Centenary departments and student groups as well as local institutions, Magale Fest is an event the whole family will enjoy.”

For more information and ways to participate, visit centenary.edu/magalefest or contact Patrick Morgan at pmorgan@centenary.edu.

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]]> https://sbmag.net/centenary-college-of-louisiana-magale-fest/feed/ 0 Centenary Youth Orchestra Presents Concert Featuring Concerto Competition Winner https://sbmag.net/centenary-youth-orchestra-presents-concert-featuring-concerto-competition-winner/ https://sbmag.net/centenary-youth-orchestra-presents-concert-featuring-concerto-competition-winner/#respond Mon, 26 Feb 2024 17:20:13 +0000 https://sbmag.net/?p=59616 The post Centenary Youth Orchestra Presents Concert Featuring Concerto Competition Winner appeared first on SB Magazine.

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The Centenary Youth Orchestra (CYO) will present the first of two spring concerts on Monday, February 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Anderson Auditorium located at Centenary’s Hurley School of Music. Featured performers include Noah Yang, winner of the 2023 CYO Concerto Competition, and guest artists Brett Andrews (cello), and Justin Kujawski (double bass). The concert is free and open to the public.

The program features string instrument soloists not regularly heard with orchestra in concerto settings. The winner of the 2023 CYO Concerto Competition, violist Noah Yang, will perform the opening movement of Johann Christian Bach-Henri Casadesus’ Concerto in C-minor. Noah is an 8th grader attending Southfield School and is a product of the Centenary Suzuki School where he has studied under Charles Regauer.

“Noah is the youngest winner, of the CYO Concerto Competition, said CYO Music Director, Dan Santelices. “He also only just switched from violin to the viola in the Fall of 2022. I am so impressed by his talent, hard work, and the remarkable progression he’s made thus far.”

Brett Andrews, instructor of cello for the Hurley School of Music, and double bassist, Justin Kujawski, will perform Antonio Vivaldi’s Concerto in G-Minor, RV 533 for Two Cellos and Strings. The soloists are both members of the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra, with Kujawski currently serving as Principal Bass and Andrews also as Principal Cello for the Texarkana Symphony.

“This staple of Baroque music is the only concerto, out of the hundreds written by Vivaldi, that is written for two cellos,” explained Santelices. “Justin will be performing one of the cello parts on his double bass. The difficulty and facility needed to even attempt this is monumental, but both performers are simply exceptional.”

The CYO will also perform Academy Award winning composer James Horner’s “The Ludlows” from the 1994 film Legends of the Fall. Horner’s Oscars were for Titanic, the best-selling orchestral soundtrack of all time, and Avatar, the highest-grossing film of all time.

“The piece opens with beautiful, introspective playing from pianist Zane Harper ’24, becoming an invitation for the rest of the orchestra to slowly join in,” said Santelices. “The piece quietly ends with Zane accompanying a lovely violin duo from concertmaster Dominick Benedetto ’25 and principal 2nd violin Noel Strange.”

The full orchestra will also perform “Morning” and “In the Hall of the Mountain King” from Edvard Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite No. 1.

“The latter piece was on a LP record which I owned and wore out playing from listening and conducting to as a young child,” shared Santelices. “You hear and feel the calm of a new day dawning as well as the thrill and terror of fleeing from the slumbering troll chasing you out of his cave.”

Morton Gould’s American Salute will conclude the program. Written in 1942 for a government radio program, this piece was completed by Gould in eight hours and is based on the tune “When Johnny Comes Marching Home.” The melody is presented in many guises throughout the sections of the orchestra. American Salute is a popular choice performed by orchestras around the country for Fourth of July celebrations.

The CYO provides college-level playing experiences for advanced instrumentalists ages 13 and above. CYO members perform repertoire for strings, woodwinds, and brass in both chamber and large-scale orchestral settings. For more information, visit centenary.edu/hurley.

The concert will be live-streamed on the Centenary Youth Orchestra Facebook page at facebook.com/centenaryyouthorchestra.

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Abby Singer’s Bistro, located at the heart of the Robinson Film Center on Texas Street, revealed its stunning new look during a ribbon-cutting event yesterday evening. The renovations, which commenced on January 2nd, encompass a fresh design and color scheme, a revamped bar, lighting, and furnishings, as well as newly polished floors and signage. This transformation has turned the venue into a versatile space suitable for various occasions, from intimate gatherings to casual hangouts and special events. The bistro will introduce an updated menu featuring revamped signature dishes and an expanded drink selection to elevate the dining experience. Additionally, an enhanced happy hour menu aims to enrich the overall visitor experience. This revitalization not only modernizes the bistro but also positions it as a trendy spot for those seeking a lively social atmosphere.

Robinson Film Center’s Abby Singer’s Bistro invites diners and movie enthusiasts to enjoy a charming and rejuvenated dining experience filled with fresh energy.

New Hours:

Tues-Thurs: 11am to 2pm Lunch & 5-8pm Dinner

Fri: 11am to 2pm Lunch & 5-9pm Dinner

Sat: 5-9pm Dinner

Happy Hour: 4-6pm weekdays

 

www.robinsonfilmcenter.org/abby-singers-bistro/

617 Texas Street, Shreveport, LA 71101 | (318) 459-4122

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A play by Alan Ball (Six Feet Under, True Blood, American Beauty)

Presented by Shreveport Little Theatre and Directed by Robert Alford II

Five very different bridesmaids find themselves hiding together in a bedroom, hoping to escape the wedding reception of a bride they soon realize none of them really like! These five disparate, but identically dressed women slowly become friends as they talk, laugh, argue, cry, and console one another. 

 Five Women Wearing the Same Dress has very strong language and mature themes, including sex, sexism, sexual identity, homophobia, privilege, child abuse, substance abuse, and sexual assault.

 Supported by a grant from the Shreveport Regional Arts Council, with funds from the City of Shreveport. 

Supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council, as administered by the Shreveport Regional Arts Council. Funding has also been provided by the National Endowment of the Arts. 

Assistant Director: Grace Rambo 

Choreographer: Laura Beeman Nugent 

Costume Designer: Susan Beal 

Lighting Designer: Julie Edwards 

Set Designer/Technical Director: John Allen 

Set Design Consultant: Tom Serio 

Properties Coordinator: Carol Ferrara 

Properties Designer: Allison-Rebekah Miller 

Prop Masters: Grace Rambo, Aiden Watson 

Production Associates: Kari Kennon, Joey Beeks 

Stage Manager: Aiden Watson 

Director: Robert Alford II 

Evening Cast (Friday, January 12, and Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, January 14, 2024, at 2 p.m.)

 Trisha: Aubrey Brummett 

Georgeanne: Tianna Andrews 

Meredith: Bailey Monk 

Mindy: Brittany Gay 

Frances: Georgette Berne 

Tripp: Barry Larson  

Matinee Cast (Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 2 p.m.) 

Trisha: Allison-Rebekah Miller 

Georgeanne: Marnetta Larrimer 

Meredith: Paige Actlis 

Mindy: Tatum Young 

Frances: Riley Burns 

Tripp: Joe Shyne II 

Performances: January 12 and 13, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. and January 13, and 14, 2024 at 2 p.m.  

Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport, LA 71101 

(318) 424-4439 

Boxoffice@shreveportlittletheatre.com 

shreveportlittletheatre.com/shows 

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