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Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
LSU-Shreveport art exhibit celebrates female artists, nature
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—A female-centered art exhibit is coming to Northwestern Louisiana, showcasing the area's natural landscape and culture. According to the news release, the exhibit started this month in honor of Women's History Month and is curated from the Northwest Louisiana Archives and private collection holdings. Attendees can visit the exhibit on the third floor of the Noel Memorial Library, 1 University PlaceShreveport, until May 2. 'This exhibit came from the idea that we have a lot of art and art-related items, such as records from the Shreveport Art Club and the Hoover Water Color Society, as well as others,' says Noel Memorial Library staff, Dr. Laura McLemore, 'What all of these pieces have in common is that they depict what they saw in their environment. 'The pieces are frequently about the natural world, but it's also a representation of the culture and society of that time.' Magale Fest: free book swap, music, art and more Elizabeth Friedenberg and Jasmine Morelock Field are two of the most prominent artists featured in this showcase. Friedenberg portrayed how people interacted with their rural environments, while Morelock Field's featured pieces are abstract in nature. According to Noel Memorial Library, it is open Sunday from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Monday through Friday from 4:45 p.m. until 9 p.m. LSU-Shreveport notes, 'The majority of the featured art was created from the 1930s-1980s, but some of the artists date back to the 19th century. Most of the works are paintings, but other forms include woodblock prints, sketches, and prints of sculptures and murals.' 'The scenes depicted include Plain Dealing's famous dogwoods (Cora Lee Butler) and rural baptisms (Elizabeth Friedenberg), as well as more modern examples like the construction of the 'Quilt Kiosk' sculpture (Barbara Abott) and the 'Once in a Millennium Moon' mural (Meg Saligman) in downtown Shreveport.' 'We want people to be aware of our artists and how they interpreted our environment and culture,' Dr. McLemore said. The exhibit has another function, mainly aimed at scholars at LSUS and the wider region who conduct research. 'We want faculty, staff, and students, as well as LSUS constituents, to appreciate the variety of materials that we have in the archives, and that the purpose is to use these materials for research,' Dr. McLemore said. 'People think of us as primarily a photograph repository, and while we do have a lot of wonderful photographs, we're a whole lot more than that. We're quite a rich research resource on a lot of different topics.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Grow food and save money with ReForm Shreveport's urban homesteading workshop
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – ReForm Shreveport is hosting a free workshop on urban homesteading in partnership with Shreveport Green. 'Whether it's growing homegrown veggies or cutting costs on food, or capturing rainwater, urban homesteading is all about making your space work for you,' the event stated. 'We're teaming up with Shreveport Green to bring you an exciting workshop on growing food and creating a more resilient home—right here in the city.' Centenary's Magale Fest: free, art, music, book swap and more Shreveport Green Executive Director LJ Jones and Community Resilience Coordinator Katie Caldwell will lead the workshop. According to the event, they will break down everything people need to know about getting started, working within city regulations, and making the most of their space. Key topics in the workshop will include: The basics of home gardening – grow your own fresh produce, even in small spaces. How urban homesteading saves money – fresh food, lower grocery bills, and smarter living. Rainwater capture and purification – you can better use and reuse Earth's most precious resource. 'With the cost of food on the rise, now is the time to rethink how we use our spaces,' the event stated. 'Learn how small changes at home can build a more resilient, productive, and sustainable future for you and your community. Bring your questions, ideas, and a friend—we'll see you there!' The workshop will be held on Wednesday, March 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Andress Artist & Entrepreneur Center, 717 Crockett St in Shreveport. For more information, visit Downtown Shreveport. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Centenary's Magale Fest: free, art, music, book swap and more
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Centenary College's second 'Magale Fest' celebrates libraries as hubs of lifelong learning, featuring an all-genre book swap, live music, food trucks, sing-alongs, and much more. Magale Fest theme 'growing together' at Centenary College of Louisiana will be free and open to the community on March 29th from 1 to 3 p.m. It will feature interactive exhibits from the Walter B. Jacobs Wildlife Refuge with live animals, storytelling by Robert Trudeau, and offerings from the Shreve Memorial Library. Several community partners, along with academic departments and student groups from Centenary, will also be involved. Centenary details Hurley School of Music's instrument petting zoo, where visitors can try out a variety of musical instruments. The student-led readings corner will feature a variety of multicultural children's picture books and selections from Dr. Suess, Shell Silverstein, Ezra Jack Keats, Tommy dePaola, Laura Jorge Numeroff, and other well-known children's literature authors. Exclusive deals for 318 Restaurant Week According to Centenary College, Magale Fest food trucks include: Ragin Cajun, Roadrunner Foods, Boba Express, Heaven Repicci's Italian Ice, Down South Dawgs, and Pearlz BBQ! 'Walter B. Jacobs nature preserve will be on site, bringing at least one owl and who knows what else,' and throughout the day in Magale's front gallery, see DNA-inspired student art installation from the Biology program. Located at the Centenary College of Louisiana at 2911 Centenary Blvd, Shreveport. For more information and/or to participate, contact Magale Library Director, Patrick Morgan at 318.869.5171 or at pmorgan@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
