Monday, 25 April, 2011 12:42
by Sarah Madalyn McKinney
This weekend in downtown Shreveport make plans to enjoy an arts and cultural experience like never before.
This week marks the 27th kick off of the largest student arts festival in the South, ArtBreak presented by the Shreveport Regional Arts Council . It will be held at the Shreveport Convention Center, and it is free and open to the public Friday, April 29, 4 p.m.- 9 p.m., Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday, May 1, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Visitors will see and hear over 2,500 visual and literary arts, as well as performing arts showcases, talent shows and contests from local students. Parking will be available at the Municipal Auditorium parking lot, and a shuttle will be running to transport guests to and from the event.
Conveniently located just down the way from the Municipal will be two events you won’t want to pass up. The ASEANA Foundation will host their annual Spring Arts Festival in the Asian Gardens located at Common Street and Texas Avenue, beginning at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 30. This year, they will highlight Filipino culture. The festival will include Filipino cuisine, folk dances and games, as well as a presentation of the traditional Santa Cruzan parade, meaning “Holy Cross”. The ASEANA Spring Arts Festival has been growing every year.
Across the street, the Texas Avenue Maker’s Fair will be taking place at the very same time. Crafters and Artisans from all over the area will present their crafts and goodies from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Between 80-100 vendors will be present at the event that promotes the Texas Avenue Community Association’s mission of community interest along the historic Texas Avenue corridor. All items for sale will be hand-made or hand-crafted. For information click here or e-mail organizer April Dahm.