Arts & Culture

State debate title pending Byrd vs. Caddo Magnet matchup

State debate title pending Byrd vs. Caddo Magnet matchup

Two Shreveport high schools are facing off Saturday morning to determine which school gets to claim the title of the best debate team in Louisiana.

C.E. Byrd High School will host the matchup between its own debate team and a visiting team from Caddo Magnet High School, according to Caddo Magnet debate coach Neill Normand.

Caddo Magnet announces date for annual scholarship program

Caddo Magnet announces date for annual scholarship program

Caddo Magnet High School will hold its annual Distinguished Scholars Program in the Ran Kiper Performing Arts Center at 10:15 a.m. today, April 18.

Noel Church announces tea event and spring concert

Noel Church announces tea event and spring concert

Noel United Methodist Church announces two events to be held in April and May at the church.

SPAR releases 2013 summer events, programs and pool schedule

SPAR releases 2013 summer events, programs and pool schedule

SPECIAL EVENTS

EVENT: Movies and Moonbeams
DATES: April – October; 1st and 3rd Friday night monthly
TIME(S): TBA
WHERE: Sites vary each 1st and 3rd Friday night
CONTACT: SPAR Event Services at 318.673.5100
GENERAL INFORMATION: Come on out and watch a movie shown on an inflatable movie screen. The event is free and open to everyone. Bring a blanket, lawn chair, snacks and have fun with your family. Go to www.mySPAR.org  for schedule up to date movie information.

Community Renewal opens nominations for Angel Award

Community Renewal opens nominations for Angel Award

Community Renewal is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Angel Award, which willl be presented at the Celebration of Caring - Saturday, April 20, in the Red River District in downtown Shreveport.

The deadline for nominations is April 5. This year's Celebration of Caring starts 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, in the Red River District.

Holiday in Dixie to host first BBQ cook-off

Holiday in Dixie to host first BBQ cook-off

The Holiday in Dixie Ambassadors Club will host the inaugural Holiday in Dixie BBQ Cook-Off from 3 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 in the riverfront area of Festival Plaza in downtown Shreveport.

Admission is $10 and includes three BBQ sample tickets. Additional sample tickets may be purchased for $1. Proceeds raised at the event will benefit the Holiday in Dixie Senior Essay Scholarship for Caddo and Bossier Parish students.

American Rose Center's 39th season opens

American Rose Center's 39th season opens

The Gardens of the American Rose Center opened for its 39th season on March 1. Hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Admission for the 2013 garden season remains by donation only, as our gift to the community in celebration of our 39 years in Shreveport.