Shreveport's Pub Crawl for a cause: let your inner Southern Belle out
The Festie Bestie, 'Blush and Bashful Bash' will occur next Friday, April 22. It will begin at Ono's Hawaiian at Artspace and end at the Robinson Film Center for a screening of the 1989 award-winning movie.
According to the Steel Magnolia's IMDB, in 1990, the film scored Julia Roberts a nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, and won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Dramatic Motion Picture.
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The participating businesses include Ono's Hawaiian Grill at Artspace, The Missing Link, Noble Savage, and Robinson Film Center. Each will feature themed drinks and activities inspired by the beloved characters and moments from the film.
Tickets to the pub crawl, including the movie ticket, are $20, but they do not include drinks, food, or concessions at participating locations.
Proceeds will benefit the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, a women's organization whose mission is to advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.
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'We are excited to bring together people of our community in a fun and engaging way, while supporting local businesses and a good cause,' said Emerie Eck Holtzclaw, co-owner of The Festie Besties, LLC.
The organizers encourage individuals to dress in pastel attire and join fellow fans for a night of fun, friendship, and philanthropy. Check-in starts at 6 p.m. at Ono's, 708 Texas Street, Shreveport.
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