Red River Radio News
IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH 800-552-8502, DIAL 318-798-0103 TO DONATE
Cultural, Community, Information
-
2025 Hanukkah SpecialsClick here for more information about coming Hanukkah Specials on Red River Radio. -
Jenifer Hill, Executive Director of the Strand Theatre, brings three decades of experience in nonprofit and arts management to one of Shreveport’s most beloved cultural landmarks. With a deep passion for the performing arts and a fearless dedication to historic preservation, Jenifer leads with heart, humor, and a lifelong love for the theatre she once mischievously explored as a child. -
Matt Henry, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Central Louisiana, has led arts advocacy and cultural development across an eight-parish region since 2003. A passionate leader and vocal performance graduate of The Ohio State University, Matt oversees major venues like the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center and champions the arts statewide through leadership roles in key cultural organizations. -
Airs Mon., Nov. 24, 6:30 p.m. Community Connections has a conversation with Anabelinda “Ana” Ford, founder of Parents United Against Youth Violence. Parents United Against Youth Violence is a grassroots movement in El Dorado, Arkansas, dedicated to transforming young lives and preventing youth violence through testimony, outreach, and faith. Inspired by her own family’s struggles, Ana leads marches, support groups, and scholarship efforts to bring hope, healing, and opportunity to her community. -
Airs Mon., Nov. 24, 6 p.m. On this episode of Visions & Ventures, Bonita Bandaries and Constance Gillett join Shannon Johnston for a discussion on education, caregiving, dementia, and their upcoming “Promise Kept: Holiday Blessings for Family Caregivers” event. A heartfelt conversation you won’t want to miss.
Spotlights
-
Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with Wideman International Piano Competition Artistic Director Alon Goldstein about the coming competition. -
For the first time in forever, experience the musical phenomenon that has taken the world by storm at SLT! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Disney’s Frozen The Broadway Musical includes all the film’s beloved songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, along with new music written exclusively for the stage. And have no fear, this is NOT the Jr version, but rather the full-length Broadway musical featuring Northwest Louisiana’s most talented individuals. -
We speak with Michael Butterman, Music Director of the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra about the concerts coming up this weekend, including a program featuring the music of Brahms and Hindemith.
Local Events
-
The Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet is celebrating our favorite holiday classic, The Nutcracker, at Riverview Theater. Featuring more than 100 talented local dancers, guest artists guest artists Annia Hidalgo, and Cristian Laverde Konig, and the music of the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra, this beloved story has something for everyone!!
Tickets are $35-$55 and are on sale now at Tix - Ticket Sales or at 318.221.8500. Please email prez@shreveportmetroballet.org to redeem membership vouchers and military discounts or to purchase ADA accessible seating. -
-
Alllll aboardddd 🚂
Welcome back to the SHOP SMALL Minden Passports
Get up, get out, get together and shop local in historical Minden, LA.
Small Business Saturday Nov. 29th join our local merchants grab a PASSPORT celebrating our Small Businesses.
Definition of passport:
Who doesn’t like a winning something?!?!
Grab a passport at one of our
Shop Small Stations 🚉
Go to every business on your passport get it stamped then return it to one of our Shop Small Stations!
Each completed passport enters you to win prizes from all of our participating businesses!
But what’s the ✨“MINDEN GOLDEN TICKET”✨
Well when you make a purchase of $30 or more at participating businesses you get a GOLDEN TICKET for an extra entry that will be turned in with passports.
Shop Small Saturday is a great day to do a little Christmas shopping, have lunch, and enjoy the season. This event is held in conjunction with American Express Small Business Saturday and is a great way to show your support for small mom and pop shops!
On Small Business Saturday, November 29
There will be open houses, side walk sales, in store specials along with drawings and giveaways.
Passports will be available beginning Saturday, November 29th and should be returned to any Shop Small Station🚉 by December 13th.
Drawings will be held LIVE on December 13th in conjunction with Christmas in Minden.
Participating Shop Small Businesses:
Passports 🛑 & ✨GOLDEN TICKETS ✨
ACE-Minden ✨Ticket Only
J&K Trading Cards & Collectibles
Farmer’s Daughter
FlipFlop Resales
Heavenly Treasures 🚉
LaKait Boutique
Minden Family Pharmacy
MLC LKB BELLE AME
Momma’s Little Corner 🚉
Possibilities Antiques & Collectibles
Pippa Lane
Purvey-Minden
Red Blooms
Roma’s Italian Bistro-Brunch
Say Baby 🚉
Shug’s Ice Cream
Swan & Crow Tattoo Parlor
Under Dawgs Sports Grill
PASSPORTS 🛑 ONLY
Geaux Fresh
It’s Sew Monica’s
Minden Athletic
Minden Coin & Collectibles
The Willow Shed -
Playing period instruments, the East Texas Baroque strings present the complete FOUR SEASONS by Antonio Vivaldi. Directing from the harpsichord will be Weston Jennings and he will be joined by violin soloists, Lin He and Marta Szlubowska to bring to life this iconic jewel of the Baroque repertoire.
As with all St. James Concert Series presentations, admission is free and there will be a festive reception immediately following the concert.
News Feed
-
This is the first Hanukkah that Murray Horwitz will not be joined by the late Susan Stamberg on NPR's holiday special Hanukkah Lights. We talk with him about their 35 years of making the show.
-
After 14 years as a U.S. diplomat, one officer talks about being laid off in the State Department's sweeping cuts, losing both career and professional identity.
-
As Europe and Ukraine offer counterproposals to the White House's Kremlin-friendly plan to end Russia's war on Ukraine, Ukraine's president explores holding wartime elections on ceding territory.
-
Nineteen of 95,000 photos for the Jeffrey Epstein files were released by a House committee Friday. What do they tell us and when will more information be available?
-
Pop critic Ann Powers shares a handful the albums on NPR Music's list of the best of the year, including the one album that nearly the entire team agreed on.
-
Savory, sour and earthy tasting honey could be the new normal thanks to a new ingredient. Spotted lanternfly poop. The insects spread along the east coast across could usher in new ways to use honey.
-
ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty ImagesIn a daring nighttime martime operation, U.S. veterans whisked Venezuela's María Corina Machado out of the country to claim her Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo -
One year after the ousting of the Assad regime, some of the first Syrian revolutionaries return to their homes and try to start their lives again. But new divisions and old animosities still fester.
-
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to Dr. Jonathan Slotkin about the new data released by Waymo about accidents and their self-driving cars.
-
A wife in the West Bank city of Nablus grieves her husband who was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers after he appeared to surrender. An Israeli human rights group weighs in.
The Vehicle Donation Program provides Vehicle Donation Services to Public Radio stations across the country. This is a great way to support this station…
Get information about upcoming programs and events at Red River Radio by signing up for Wavelengths, the weekly email newsletter.