Southern University of Shreveport is having a busy Spring season when it comes to events ...
Last week they celebrated the arts with a 3-day festival. The Festival of the Arts honored local business owners and artists who are contributing to the art world with fashion, film, poetry, song and more.
Featured speakers include Tiffany Walker (founder/owner of T-Shemise Couture), dancer/choreographer Roshanda Spears, and writer/actor/filmmaker Dui Jarrod.
I attended two days of the festival. Thursday, April 16th was dedicated to poetry:
Spoken word/poetry group iNception inc. (pictured above, top) performed some pieces. I got the chance to see one of my favorite local poets, SOUTHERN POET (pictured above, bottom) ... and POETIC X (who wasn't originally on the program) got on the mic as well. The Godstar Poetry Team was supposed to perform as well but didn't show. (yeah i said it! lol)
On Friday, April 17th, there was a Music Fest featuring some local acts (like the SUSLA Gospel Choir, pictured above); plus visitors got the chance to check out some local vendors.
Also there to entertain the crowd was rapper REMIX (pictured above). You'd think he'd get up and start spitting east-coast hip hop, but his lyrics are based on good values and a love for God. Yes, a Christian RAPPER! ... I was pleasantly surprised.
If you haven't heard him before, check out his MySpace Page HERE.
In the vendors area, Nubian Express Books had an impressive display of African-American literature. Their store is located at 3814 Linwood Avenue. (You can call them at 318-635-7505).
Joanna Ballard (above) was also there as well with some of her handmade jewelry and story books. Check her out at http://www.ballardsbytes.com/.
And artist Connie Stephens was there with her display (all pictured above) of Creations By Connie. I LOVED her pieces. She told me she also does centerpieces and floral designs for weddings. (You can contact her at 318-617-6748).
- To see ALL the photos from the SUSLA Festival of the Arts, go HERE.
THIS WEEK at SUSLA ...
The Jags will be hosting their annual SPRINGFEST starting today, April 20th and continuing until next Monday, April 27th. Here is the list of planned events for the week:
Monday, April 20th - 10 am @ SUSLA Gym
- Dr. Howard Gipson will share some fun financial advice. After the presentation, $300 will be up for grab in the money machine! PLUS there will be FREE food and drinks!
Tuesday, April 21st - 11 am @ Student Activities Office
- Come join the SUSLA Amazing Race! Clues will be hidden all over campus as participants make a dash for $200 in cash! Sign-up in the S.A. Office beginning at 11 am. The office located upstairs in the Administration building. Dress comfortabley!
Wednesday, April 22nd - 11 am @ Gym Concession Stand
- Come get a positive message from motivational speaker John Girton. There will sub sandwiches and nachos!
Thursday, April 23rd - 9 am to 3 pm (SGA Elections will be held)
Friday, April 24th @ 11 am (on campus)
- A fun day is planned with events like the QB Blitz, Full Court Press, and other games. There will also be a gigantic slip and slide! All that PLUS food and drinks and a guest appearance by 103.7 Tha Beat's FATHA FLOW ... AND the Jaguar Modeling Troupe.
Monday, April 27th (TBA)
- There will be a POWER PARTY featuring Keith Brown
*** For more details about SUSLA's Spring Fest events, contact Dr. Melva Turner at mturner@susla.edu or call the SGA Office at 670-6433 ***
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