Red River Radio News
There’s an effort underway, in the current legislative session in Baton Rouge, to reverse course on the controversial execution method with Senate Bill 430.
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April 18 through April 26, 2024. This schedule of Passover programs features shows sharing the meaning of Passover, thoughtful story-telling, music and even comedy.
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Join Cliff this week as he and entomologist Dr. Beverly Burden collab for their annual joint episode, "The Birds and Bees". They will be taking your phone calls at 1-800-552-8502 so call in with your favorite bird or bug question!
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Wed., April 10, 2024. Kermit Poling talks with John Zaller,,executive producer of Exhibition Hub, about how Claude Monet envisioned art and inspires emotional connections to his works. Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience exhibiting now at the Scottish Rite Temple in New Orleans invites visitors to explore the life and works of Claude Monet n a 360 degree digital art environment which includes interactive experiences.
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Airs Mon., April 8, 6 p.m. Shannon Johnston and Marcie Howard sit down with Marshall Fulgium, owner of Benton Martial Arts. He describes how he built his business into the fun-filled, family-oriented martial arts studio it is today.
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Thursday, April 4, 2024.. Kermit Poling talks with Seva May, who will be one of the entertainers performing at Shreveport Little Theatre's Curtain Up! gala, Saturday, April 13, 6-10 p.m., at the East Ridge Country Club. Along with an evening of entertainment to support the theatre, the gala will celebrate the retirement of SLT's Managing and Artistic Director Dr. Robert Darrow.
Cultural, Community, Information
Wednesday, April 2, 2024. Kermit Poling talks with soprano Janani Sridhar about Dreamscape, a Noel Masterworks Concert - being presented Saturday, April 6, at 2pm, in the Noel Memorial Methodist Church sanctuary. Sridhar! will be accompanied by a 22-piece string orchestra,. She will perform a program of music by Benjamin Britten, Manuel de Falla, and Fernando Obradors. Rebecca Vacha, Noel's Director of Traditional Worship, will also perform music by Argentinian composer Osvaldo Golijov. Admission is free and childcare is provided.
Local Events
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Ages 8 and up. Free. Register through Eventbrite. Get ready for a family-friendly showdown at our Library's Family Nerf Battle event! Bring your Nerf blasters and join us for an action-packed battle royale. So grab your Nerf gear and join us for an adrenaline-fueled adventure that the whole family will enjoy! We provide the darts!
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All ages. Free register through Eventbrite. Put on your detective hat and join us for an exciting Detective Dress-up Social Hour at the library! Enjoy themed snacks, mingle with fellow detectives, and put your sleuthing skills to the test as you solve mysteries hidden within the library. Whether you're a fan of Sherlock Holmes, Miss Marple, or Nancy Drew, this event promises an unforgettable evening of intrigue and excitement for mystery lovers of all ages.
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Petals of Importance and Influence: An Exhibit Regarding the Rose by the James Smith Noel CollectionAs spring bows out and summer begins, the James Smith Noel Collection is opening a new exhibit that showcases not only the floral beauty of the rose, but also its historical and cultural significance. Come see our collection of materials from the 17th through the 20th centuries that not only showcase the stunning beauty of roses but also their influence, including a look at the English Civil War known as the War of the Roses; literary works inspired by roses and gardens; and a view of the rose window in Gothic architecture.
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All ages. Free register through Eventbrite. Don’t miss this immersive outdoor experience where participants embark on a journey mirroring the challenges and adventures faced by pioneers of the historic Oregon Trail. From fording rivers to making crucial decisions, participants navigate obstacles and work together to survive the rugged terrain, all while experiencing the thrill of frontier life.
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Newly discovered damage to part of the dam holding back America's second-largest reservoir has people who rely on the Colorado River worried about their ability to get the water they need.
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Ringgold, who died April 12, portrayed themes of Black life and culture through her quilts, paintings, dolls and books. Her work was exhibited in many major museums. Originally broadcast in 1991.
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Alua Arthur helps people plan for death. A big part of her work is helping them reconcile the lives they lived with the lives they might have wanted. Her memoir is called Briefly Perfectly Human.
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The U.K. Parliament has given initial approval to one of the toughest anti-tobacco laws in the world. It aims to create a smoke-free generation by phasing out tobacco sales by age.
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NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, chief economist at the International Monetary Fund, about the health of the global economy.
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The House sent articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate, where a trial starts Wednesday. Democrats are expected to try to dismiss the charges.
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The Hollywood Heritage Museum is showcasing the studio's history. Highlights include personal items and costumes worn by Golden Age stars including Humphrey Bogart, Mae West and Clark Gable.
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The two songs added to the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress are Juan Gabriel's 1990 hit called "Amor Eterno" and Hector Lavoe's classic from 1978 "El Cantante."
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President Zelenskyy urges allies to show Ukraine the same support they gave Israel in repelling Iran's aerial attack. The U.S. and allies helped Israel take down some 300 Iranian drones and missiles.
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In 1957, a group of Mexican American high school students overcame racist barriers to win the Texas state golf championship. The story is told in the new film The Long Game.
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