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Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shreveport's Pub Crawl for a cause: let your inner Southern Belle out
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A local non-profit is hosting a 'Steel Magnolias' themed pub crawl in the heart of downtown Shreveport. 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. Join or Die: Why is American democracy in crisis? 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. Shreveport 'Love the Earth Day' celebration '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. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Transform Mardi Gras beads into art at Shreveport event
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Calling call DIY-ers! The third annual Beads and Brushes event is returning in March. According to a press release, the event will be held Monday, March 3, from 6:00 until 8:30 p.m. at Andress Artist and Entrepreneur Center in Shreveport. This event is a do-it-yourself art project using beads caught at Mardi Gras parades. Event organizers say guests can enjoy a fun night while upcycling beads to make a custom piece of art to take home. 'We are excited to bring back the Beads and Brushes event for a third year,' said Emerie Eck Holtzclaw, Executive Director of the Highland Area Partnership. 'We've had great groups participate over the last two years that made the most beautiful art from beads they caught at our local parades. It is a great way to commemorate specialty beads or just make something fun! We can't wait to see what everyone creates this year!' Event goers can pick from a pre-painted or unpainted 8 x 8 canvas to create their art piece. Officials say that all supplies and materials including paint, brushes, glue guns, and more will be provided and on hand. There will be light refreshments on site. All proceeds from the evening benefit the Highland Jazz and Blues Festival. Tickets are $45 and on sale through Monday, March 3rd. Tickets can be purchased here. For more information, please contact Emerie Eck Holtzclaw at highlandjazzandblues@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
