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Friday, May 8

EVENT ALERTs: Somethin' For Everyone This "Mama's Day" Weekend!



Barring bad weather, there's PLENTY to see and do in the SBC this weekend.




FOR THE FAMILY (AND FRIENDS):


The Barksdale Air Show will entertain crowds this weekend. Plus there are LOTS of community events to take the kiddies to --- go HERE to check them out!





FOR THE ARTS LOVERS:


The stage-play Blackbird is running at the LSUS Black Box Theatre. Check out The Times' review of the play HERE.


Plus ... the
Lead Belly Blues Festival will be taking over Festival Plaza Saturday night:






Tickets are $20 in advance (if you call the toll free number on the flyer) and $30 at the gate.

Here is the schedule of performances:


11 a.m. -- Local school performances.

11:40 a.m. -- Local artist tribute to Lead Belly, with Danny Wilder, Tim Brogan, Ted Lindsay, W.T. Eason and Howlin' Henry.Noon: The Bluebirds, with guitarist Buddy Flett.

1 p.m. -- James Robinson and Jackie Simon.

2 p.m. -- Johnny and Destini Rawls.

3:15 p.m. -- Eddie Shaw and the Wolfgang.

4:40 p.m. -- Kenny Neal Family Reunion.

6:15 p.m. -- Ruthie Foster.

7:45 p.m.: Bobby Rush.9 p.m.: Festival end.





FOR THE PARTY PEOPLE:






ON FRIDAY NIGHT ....


If you're fashionista with an extensive handbag collection, ENCORE NIGHTLIFE is inviting you to strut your fashionable-bag stuff this Friday night at their "Glitz & Glamour Night Out".



The BEST HANDBAG in the building (and it's owner) will be eligible to win one of these prizes:



First Prize: Trip For 2 to the San Antonio RiverWalk…. “Romance is in the Air”

Second Prize: A “Show Stopping – Eye Popping” Handbag… (Value Approx. $350)

Third Prize: $150 Gift Certificate to magnificent Superior’s Steakhouse… (Dinner for Two)



Admission is $10 in advance and $20 at the door/day of show. Visit http://www.encorebc.com/ for all ticket outlet locations…..or go by the Funny Bone…located just below Encore Nightlife










ACROSS THE RIVER (also on Friday night) ...


The brothers of ALPHA PHI ALPHA will be hosting their ICE BOWL Pre-Party at the BIJOU Ultra Wine Bar (formerly McArthur's Steakhouse) in the Red River Entertainment District.


The Alphas are inviting all Greeks, non-Greeks, family and friends out for a night of entertainment and networking. The proceeds from the mixer will help fund their "Involvement in Community Enhancement" programs.


The ICE BOWL is their Old School vs. New School (frat) football game. It will be held on SATURDAY, MAY 9th at Huntington High School, starting at Noon.








SPEAKING OF SATURDAY (AND BIJOU) ... A Mother's Day Crawfish Bowl will take place at the new nightspot on Saturday night.

The event will include all-you-can-eat crawfish, complimentary beverages and wine, and door prizes. Miss MOSA will also be celebrating her birthday that night!

Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at Boss Man's Barber World, Tight Edge Barber Shop, and M & M. Admission can also be paid at the door.

Doors open at 8 pm. Call (318) 834-8814 for more information.







IN ANOTHER PART OF DOWNTOWN SHREVEPORT .... Ladies will be the focus of a special event at the Municipal Auditorium.


SHREVEPORT NIGHTLIFE will present "The Official Ladies Night: Red Carpet Edition" on Saturday (May 9th), beginning at 9 pm.


You MUST dress to impress to get in the building ... Rip The Runway attire is strongly suggested. There will be cash prizes for the hottest models/outfits. Admission is $10 ALL NIGHT for the LADIES.









And as always, the classy (and much cheaper) alternative on Saturday is SOPHISTICATION at Adam's Lounge. Doors open at 9 pm ... and DJ Marle-Mar will be there "pleasin' the crowd" :)
BY THE WAY: I didn't post the pics from Last Saturday's CHILL PHACTOR party (because I was late editing them) but check them out HERE.



HAVE A SAFE WEEKEND PEOPLE!!! AND HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL THE MAMAZ! :)



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