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Early voting begins Saturday for April 6 election

Early voting begins Saturday for April 6 election

Secretary of State Tom Schedler is encouraging all Louisianians eligible to vote in the April 6 primary election to consider voting early starting this Saturday. Early voting begins Saturday, March 23rd and continues through Saturday, March 30. The polls will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, excluding Good Friday (March 29) and Easter Sunday (March 31).

BAC's East Bank Gallery features Drék Davis

BAC's East Bank Gallery features Drék Davis

The Bossier Arts Council East Bank Gallery is thrilled to announce an exhibition of artwork by regional artist Drék Davis. This show will run throughout the month of April with a reception from 3 to 6 p.m. on April 13.

Davis' show "Idle Warship 3.0" is a focused juxtaposition of Yorùbá and Voudun deities against common secular and sacred phrases/imagery associated with Christianity, Pop culture, and Art history.

Bossier Arts Council to present pop art culture

Bossier Arts Council to present pop art culture

The Bossier Arts Council is presenting an upcoming show featuring pop art culture. Pop art made its debut in 1950's society and has continued to morph throughout the years. Local and surrounding artists are encouraged to bring a variety of pieces influenced by the growing pop art culture.

The Pop Art exhibit will open March 1 and continue through April 2 with a reception at 6 p.m. on March 22.

Caddo Council on Aging to hold March for Meals event

Caddo Council on Aging to hold March for Meals event

The Caddo Council on Aging is proud to announce the 9th Annual March for Meals will be held at Noon on March 13 in Festival Plaza. The goal of the event is to raise awareness for the needs of area seniors.  

Mayor Cedric Glover and Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator will serve as the VIP Grand Marshalls of the March for Meals and will be accompanied by Shreveport’s own Dallas Cowboy Morris Claiborne. Other March participants include the Byrd High School Marching Band and Cheerleading Squad, Byrd High School Concert Band, Shreveport City Council representatives, Caddo Council on Aging Board of Directors, and representatives from many organizations and businesses who support our seniors. In addition, area food and beverage vendors will be on-site for the event.

BPCC presents Black History Month events

BPCC presents Black History Month events

Bossier Parish Community College announces events scheduled for Black History Month, including a gospel music tribute and a literary read-in:

Master landscaper to speak in Master Gardener series

Master landscaper to speak in Master Gardener series

The Louisiana Master Gardeners Horticulture Series has invited landscape architect Marc Funderburk to speak from 10 a.m. to Noon on Wednesday, Feb. 20, Riverview Hall, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway. The lecture is free.

BPCC faculty piano duet recital date set

BPCC faculty piano duet recital date set

The Music Program at Bossier Parish Community College will present a faculty piano duet recital featuring Gulya Chandler and Joy Ratcliff at 7:30 pm on Friday, Feb. 8, in the BPCC Performing Arts Theatre, 6220 E. Texas Street. The recital is free and open to the public.

The repertoire will include Sonata in D Major, K. 381, by W. A. Mozart; Fantasy in F Minor  Op. 103, by Franz Schubert; and Dolly, Op. 36 by Gabriel Faure.