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6 days ago
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Shreve Memorial Library partners with local artists for summer reading program
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Local artists are partnering with Shreve Memorial Library for the 'Color Our World' summer reading program. Support children's hospitals through 'Spark Good' health campaign The 'Color Our World' program offers library patrons the opportunity to explore the world through art. Local artists Karen LaBeau, Marci Hicks, Christena Francis, and Whitney Tates, along with representatives from The Clayground, will lead a variety of arts and crafts workshops. This month's workshops will focus on painting, jewelry making, and ceramics and will take place at several library branches throughout Caddo Parish. All programs are free to attend; however, spaces are limited, and registration is required. Additional workshops led by the artists and The Clayground will be held in July. Visit for a complete list of workshops and their times. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11-02-2025
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King cake tasting party surrounded by fascinating works of art
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)- A Shreveport woman who is originally from New Orleans says Mardi Gras is in her blood. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Karen La Beau relocated to north Louisiana and made Shreveport home. In the past, she held a yearly king cake party, where friends and people from the Highland neighborhood came together. All they had to do to attend was bring a king cake. Everyone would taste the cakes some from Shreveport, some from down south, and vote. The winner got bragging rights for having the best taste in king cakes. Get ready to make your own traditional King Cake The parties ended for a while when COVID came along, but she is back this year. La Beau hosted this year's party in downtown Shreveport's Uneeda Bisquit Artists Lofts. It was the best of both worlds: a party with king cake and local art on the walls for sale. Karen said, 'Uneeda carries art from local artists. So part of this is also to highlight the artists, all the artwork is for sale. The winning King Cake was a King Cake-inspired bread pudding dish made by Gray Pagni. He said, 'My husband has a bread pudding recipe he likes, and we just threw some cinnamon bun filling in it. ' A unique thing about the Uneeda Lofts is that you can host your event there for free if you do not charge a fee to attend. Contact them for more information at 318-210-0828 or at their website Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
