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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.
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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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The Senate has rejected both articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, swiftly ending the trial triggered by the House's narrow vote to impeach in February.
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An international team found a creative solution to help keep Ukraine's lights on amidst Russian attacks. That same solution could help everyone from the military to commercial pilots.
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The only non-binary member of Oklahoma's legislature looks at a year since they were censured by their colleagues - and the aftermath of the death of an Oklahoma student after a fight at school.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with reporter Rob Schmitz about Israel's response to Iran's unprecedented attack last weekend.
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All Things Considered co-host Mary Louise Kelly talks with South Carolina Gamecocks' coach Dawn Staley about the state of women's basketball and her growing legacy as the new "standard" for coaching.
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Last week President Biden traveled to Madison, Wisconsin to announce new student loan relief for some borrowers. But some Madison students may still may need more motivation to support him.
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Providers at a Phoenix reproductive health clinic worry about they and their patients' futures after Arizona's supreme court ruled that an 1864 law banning nearly all abortions now stands.
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The president of Columbia University is set to testify about how she responded to antisemitic incidents on her campus.
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Sea urchins have been dying in the Caribbean from a parasite that is now also killing them in the sea of Oman.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Salman Rushdie about his new book, Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder.
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