Mardi Gras with Neecee Blackwell

MARDI GRAS has arrived and soon masks, costumes and regalia will abound! Getting started early on his Mardi mask is KTBS, Channel 3 News Personality, Rick Rowe, seen here enjoying a face painting by WEACO Vice President, Neecee Blackwell. Rick interviewed the professional face painter about her business and some of the festivities she'll be involved in to celebrate the beginning of Mardi Gras in the Ark-La-Tex. After painting Rick, Neecee painted other KTBS staff members, with a mardi gras mask and a requested Gene Simmons of KISS mask, as oddly non-Mardi gras as that is. The interview will be aired KTBS Channel 3 on Thursday, February 5th during several newscasts and after that will be on the station's website, http://www.ktbs.com/. For a schedule of where Neecee Blackwell's Facez Face and Body Painting will be painting fabulous, fanctful masks, please check out her website http://www.facezfacepainting.com/ and click on the "My Schedule" tab.

Elvis Has NOT Left the Building

From the stage of the Municipal, the country was rocked by Elvis Presley’s first radio broadcast/performance of “That’s All Right, Mama” which soon became a top ten hit across the country.

Inspired by artist Jane Heggen, Shreveport's Historical Municipal Auditorium hosts the West Edge Artist's Co-op Show "Elvis Has NOT Left The Building". The public is invited to join us in a celebration of our members’ artistic interpretations of the life, legend, and birthday of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll - ELVIS PRESLEY. Come enjoy our birthday celebration and discover that the spirit of Elvis has not left the building!

Seated in the front row of the Municipal Auditorium, through its 80-year history, you could experience the birth and evolution of rock and roll. Walk through these historic halls with our tour guides to hear the tales of history and little known trivia of the legends.

Opening Reception & Silent Auction is on his birthday, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009 at 5:30 pm at Municipal Auditorium. Silent auction continues through 5:30 pm on Fri., Jan. 30.

For more information or questions call Lynn Laird at 318-458-1666.

Refreshments, Tours, & Entertainment

WEACo Artists at the Highland Blues Festival!!

Neecee Blackwell of Fazec Facepainting was interviewed by Rick Rowe of KTBS, Channel 3. They are promoting the 5th Annual Highland Blues and Jazz Festival which happens tomorrow (sat) from noon to 6pm at Columbia Park in Shreveport. There will be 11 bands, food and artists booths and lots of fun to be had! It's free to attend but bring money to buy great food and artwork!!!

Amy Eileen Flynn was gracious enough to be Neecee's facepainting model. Her jewelry will be available at the festival and is also featured in these promo spots. Liz Swaine Amy, and Neecee are all wearing her fabulous hand crafted, artistic jewelry. These pieces look great! The promos aired this morning at 5:45. But here are links to all three of the videos.

http://www.ktbs.com/player/player.cfm?video_id=13852&video_zone=11,42 Invasion of the Blues 1

http://www.ktbs.com/player/player.cfm?video_id=13851&video_zone=11,42 Invation of the Blues 2

http://www.ktbs.com/player/player.cfm?video_id=13850&video_zone=11,42 Invasion of the Blues 3

If those don't work you can go here http://www.ktbs.com/Seen-On-KTBS/ and look under "featured videos". Go to Page 2, there are three separate videos called "Invasion of the Blues" 1, 2, & 3.

Make sure to check out Neecee's Websites. http://www.crookedtreegraphics.com/ http://www.facezfacepainting.com/

Cyndi Brady Chamlee

Be sure to check out Cyndi's work at the Magale Library at Centenary College. The show is "RED AT THE LIBRARY" and will be up all of November and December.

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Steven Soffer Exhibit

Steven Soffer has a show at Prima Tazza for the month of November with the opening reception on Friday Nov.7th, 5:30pm to 8:30pm.

Prima Tazza
8835 Line Ave
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 550-0174

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LaDonna Hughes!

Evening of Art with Chris Opp

Join us Friday Oct. 17th as we celebrate another local artist! An Evening of Art with Chris Opp will be held at the Bosser Arts Council from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Chris is a great mural artist. Check out his article in the Forum page 38!