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Pride in the Park is a weekend event hosted by Shreveport’s PACE to bring local members of the LGBTQ+ community together for a festive celebration on April 27.
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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.
News Feed
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NASA says the space debris that crashed into a home in Naples, Fla., last month was part of a pallet of old batteries jettisoned from the International Space Station three years ago.
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Hawaii's attorney general released the first phase of the investigations into the devastating wildfires on Maui. The fires killed more than 100 people and left thousands homeless.
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House Speaker Johnson is moving forward with foreign aid bills despite threat to oust him. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to GOP Rep. Ralph Norman of South Carolina about what moderate Republicans want.
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According to Variety, Leonardo DiCaprio has agreed to take on the title role with Jennifer Lawrence set to play Ava Gardner, Ol' Blue Eyes' second wife.
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An investigation by BBC Russia and independent Russian media outlet Mediazona finds Russia has suffered at least 50,000 casualties since launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Israel is engaged in conflicts on three separate fronts. Hawaii's attorney general releases the first findings from a probe into Maui's wildfires. Inflation is proving more stubborn than expected.
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The president of Columbia University told a congressional panel that the school is doing all it can to confront antisemitism on campus in the wake of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
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Boeing was on the congressional hot seat as senators opened several hearings into a whistleblower's allegations and the aircraft maker's safety and production protocols.
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The two major party presidential candidates are very well known, but millions of dollars are still being spent on ads to try to persuade voters.
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There are some 960 million eligible voters in India. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Chietigj Bajpaee of Chatham House, a U.K.-based public policy think tank, about the importance of the election.
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