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2025 Hanukkah SpecialsClick here for more information about coming Hanukkah Specials on Red River Radio. -
Rae Phillips, Director of HARK, a nonprofit dedicated to celebrating the history of the Ark-La-Tex through dynamic and inclusive programming. An award-winning writer and media producer, Rae blends storytelling and education to preserve community voices and histories through film, radio, and oral history projects. -
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.
Spotlights
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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
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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. -
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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
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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
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Officials are still searching for the gunman who opened fire at Brown University Saturday, killing two people and injuring nine. Police are releasing a man who was held as a person of interest.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former Homeland Security official Juliette Kayyem about the security implications of the mass shooting at Brown University and her personal response to the tragedy.
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The National Trust for Historic Preservation has filed a lawsuit to stop the construction of President Trump's ballroom
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Officials say two gunmen killed at least 15 people in a shooting in Sydney, Police release "person of interest" in Brown University shooting, House to vote on plans to address rising health prices.
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Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Trump administration negotiators in Berlin Monday for continued talks on how to end war between Russia and Ukraine.
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The deadly attack on U.S. forces in Syria underscores the challenges facing the new Syrian president one year into his rule of the fractious nation.
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The LAPD is investigating the deaths of two people from an apparent homicide at the home of director Rob Reiner.
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Rob Reiner's career as an actor and director spanned six decades. The entertainment industry is honoring his legacy and mourning the reported deaths of Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner.
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A father and son acting together killed at least 15 people in a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday, according to officials.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Jamie Hyams, director of public affairs for the Australia Israel & Jewish Affairs Council, about the mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach.
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