Thursday, February 19, we're bringing back a new version of a cherished event – Vino e Violao, a concert and wine pairing fundraising event at the Scottish Rite Cathedral located at 725 Cotton St. in downtown Shreveport.
- Doors open at 6:00 PM, Program begins at 6:30 PM
- Hors d’oeuvres will be served with the wine pairings
- Classical guitarist Mario Ulloa will perform a selection of songs from Latin America that will be accompanied by wine pairings selected by Corkscrew Wisdom to complement the spirit of the music
Funds raised from this event will support the operations and programming of Red River Radio.
- Doors open at 6:00 PM, Program begins at 6:30 PM
- Hors d’oeuvres will be served with the wine pairings
- Classical guitarist Mario Ulloa will perform a selection of songs from Latin America that will be accompanied by wine pairings selected by Corkscrew Wisdom to complement the spirit of the music
Funds raised from this event will support the operations and programming of Red River Radio.
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Reserve your spot! Thursday, February 19, Red River Radio is bringing back a new version of a cherished event: Vino e Violao, a concert and wine pairing featuring renowned Brazilian Classical Guitarist Mario Ulloa and Corkscrew Wisdom. Join us at the Scottish Rite Cathedral located at 725 Cotton St. in downtown Shreveport for this special fundraising event.Doors open at 6:00 PM, Program begins at 6:30 PMHors d’oeuvres will be served with the wine pairingsClassical guitarist Mario Ulloa will perform a selection of songs from Latin America that will be accompanied by wine pairings selected by Corkscrew Wisdom to complement the spirit of the musicFunds raised from this event will support the operations and programming of Red River Radio. -
: Tracy McComic, Executive Director of Noel Community Arts Program in Shreveport, leads a vibrant nonprofit dedicated to making arts education—whether visual, musical, or pottery—accessible to all ages across the Historic Highland neighborhood. With a heart for outreach and equity, she champions scholarships, community art projects, and partnerships that lift voices, foster creativity, and build connections through the transformative power of the arts. -
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. More than 33 million Americans live with food allergies, including 1 in 13 children. On this episode of Health Matters, host Dr. Anand Bhat, allergist and immunologist, will be joined by Dr. Adil Khan, Assistant Professor, Section of Allergy and Immunology Dept of Pediatrics at Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, to talk about common food allergens, symptoms of food allergies, and how to manage when the foods you eat can harm you. Questions will be taken during the show at 1-800-552-8502. -
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Reserve your spot! Thursday, February 19, at 6:30 PM at the Scottish Rite Temple, Red River Radio is bringing back a new version of a cherished event: Vino e Violao, a concert and wine pairing featuring renowned Brazilian Classical Guitarist Mario Ulloa and Corkscrew Wisdom.
- Doors open at 6:00 PM, Program begins at 6:30 PM
- Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served with the wine pairings
- Classical guitarist Mario Ulloa will perform a selection of songs from Latin America that will be accompanied by wine pairings selected by Corkscrew Wisdom to complement the spirit of the music
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Alongside the Shreveport Symphony, the 7 Eagles band faithfully re-creates an Eagles concert from that band's most prolific period, including hits like Desperado, Hotel California and more. -
Join the Baroque Artists of Shreveport for "Baroque by Candlelight," featuring a chamber orchestra playing Handel's Water Music Suite in F major, Telemann's Concerto for 3 horns, 2 oboes, and solo violin, and Barriere's sonata for 2 cellos, a Bach flute sonata. Stay for Wassail & Cookies in the Church Parlor after the concert.
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Centenary College Choir in Concert
The internationally renowned Centenary College Choir will present a special concert at First United Methodist Church of Bossier City on Wednesday, January 7 at 7:00 PM.
Founded in 1941, the Centenary Choir has performed in more than 35 countries and at venues including Carnegie Hall, the White House, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Sydney Opera House. The program features a wide-ranging repertoire—from sacred hymnody and spirituals to beloved choral classics and musical theater selections.
The concert also includes the continued premiere of Labor Omnia Vincit, a bicentennial anthem celebrating Centenary College’s 200th anniversary.
Free and open to the public.
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