WHAT’S HAPPENING IN NORTH LOUISIANA?


Shreveport Bossier Fun Guide

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Hattie Lee Davidson

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Madison Courthouse Jail

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BOOK DISCUSSIONS

October 6 – November 24
The Grapes Of Wrath Book Discussions 
UNION – Bernice Library
1508 Evans St., Bernice
Book discussions at 10:00 AM Tuesdays hosted by Phamie Martin and Jane Atwell FREE

October 08
The Grapes Of Wrath Book Discussion 
OUACHITA – Strauss Theater
1300 Lamy Lane, Monroe, 71201
Brown Bag Book Discussion at 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM on John Steinbeck’s classic American novel “The Grapes Of Wrath.”  (318) 323-6681

October 15
The Grapes Of Wrath Book Discussion 
OUACHITA – Masur Museum of Art
1400 South Grand Street, Monroe, 71202
Brown Bag Book Discussion at 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM on John Steinbeck’s classic American novel “The Grapes Of Wrath.” FREE (318) 329-2237

October 19
The Grapes Of Wrath” Book Discussion 
LINCOLN – Lincoln Parish Library
910 N. Trenton St., Ruston, 71270
The “If Only” Book Club will lead a discussion at 6:30 PM of John Steinbeck’s classic American novel. FREE (318)251-5030

October 21
BIG READ “Grapes Of Wrath” Book Talk and Writing Exercise 
CADDO – Atkins Branch of Shreve Memorial Libraries
3704 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, 71033
Author Shelia Goss will facilitate a book talk at 1:00-2:00 PM on “The Grapes Of Wrath” and teach a writing exercise FREE (318) 635-6222

October 22
The Grapes Of Wrath Book Discussion 
OUACHITA – Masur Museum of Art
1400 South Grand Street, Monroe, 71202
Brown Bag Book Discussion at 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM on John Steinbeck’s classic American novel “The Grapes Of Wrath.” FREE (318) 329-2237

October 24
The Great Depression in Northwest Louisiana, lecture by Dr. David Anderson 
CADDO – Spring St Museum
525 Spring Street, Shreveport, 71101
This lecture at 11:30 AM is part of the Frances Smitherman Memorial Series, $35 includes lunch, (318) 424-0964

October 24
Literary Presentation on John Steinbeck by Susan Shillinglaw
CADDO – LSUS Campus
Shreveport, 71115
A one hour lecture at 11:00 AM of “The Grapes Of Wrath” with America’s foremost Steinbeck Scholar, Dr. Susan Shillinglaw. FREE

October 25
Book Discussion of “The Grapes Of Wrath” with Dr. Mattie Mosley, LSUS 
CADDO – Broadmoor Branch of Shreve Memorial Libraries
1212 Captain Shreve Drive, Shreveport, 71105
A Book Discussion at 2 pm – 4 pm will be facilitated by LSUS Professor, Dr. Mattie Mosley.  Refreshments will be served. FREE (318) 869-0120

October 25
Literary Presentation on John Steinbeck by Susan Shillinglaw
CADDO – All Souls Unitarian Church
9449 Ellerbe Road, Shreveport, 71106
A Brief Lecture at 11:00 AM on John Steinbeck by America’s foremost Steinbeck Scholar, Dr. Susan Shillinglaw. FREE (318) 868-3313

October 25
Literary Presentation on John Steinbeck by Susan Shillinglaw
CADDO – Hamilton/South Caddo Branch of Shreve Memorial Libraries
2111 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, 71118
A lecture  at 1:30 PM of “The Grapes Of Wrath” with America’s foremost Steinbeck Scholar, Dr. Susan Shillinglaw. FREE (318) 687-6824

October 26
Literary Presentation on John Steinbeck by Susan Shillinglaw
NATCHITOCHES – LA School for Math, Science and Arts
715 University Pkwy, Natchitoches
A discussion at 4:00 PM of “The Grapes Of Wrath” with America’s foremost Steinbeck Scholar, Dr. Susan Shillinglaw. FREE

October 27
Literary Presentation on John Steinbeck by Susan Shillinglaw
CLAIBORNE – Ford Museum 
519 South Main St., Homer, 71040
A discussion at 6:00 PM of “The Grapes Of Wrath” with America’s foremost Steinbeck Scholar, Dr. Susan Shillinglaw. FREE (318) 927-9190

October 27
The Grapes Of Wrath Book Discussion 
OUACHITA – Biedenharn Museum, ELsong Garden 
2000 Riverside Drive, Monroe, 71201
A Discussion at 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM of THE GRAPES OF WRATH by John Steinbeck. FREE (318) 387-5281

October 28
Grapes Of Wrath” Book Review 
CADDO – Atkins Branch of Shreve Memorial Libraries
3704 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, 71033
Join the Wisdom Seekers Book Review at 4:00 PM for a discussion on John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes Of Wrath.” FREE (318) 635-6222

October 28 
Literary Presentation on John Steinbeck by Susan Shillinglaw 
JACKSON – Jackson Parish Library
614 Polk St., Jonesboro, 71251
A discussion at 2:00 PM of “The Grapes Of Wrath” with America’s foremost Steinbeck Scholar, Dr. Susan Shillinglaw. FREE (318) 259-5697

October 28
Literary Presentation on John Steinbeck by Susan Shillinglaw 
LINCOLN – Lincoln Parish Library
910 N. Trenton St., Ruston, 71270
At 6:00 PM, Susan Shillinglaw, America’s foremost authority on John Steinbeck will be on hand from San Jose State University to provide an in-depth and thoughtful discussion on John Steinbeck and his classic American novel “The Grapes Of Wrath.” FREE (318)251-5030

October 29
North Shreve Book Club – Book Discussion of “The Grapes Of Wrath” 
CADDO – North Shreveport Branch of Shreve Memorial Libraries
4844 North Market Street, Shreveport, 71107
The North Shreve Book Club will facilitate a book discussion at 1:00 PM of “The Grapes Of Wrath” by John Steinbeck. FREE (318) 674-8172

 

October 29
Literary Presentation on John Steinbeck by Susan Shillinglaw 
LINCOLN – LA Tech University
Wyly Tower Auditorium, Ruston, 71272
At 4:00 PM, Susan Shillinglaw, America’s foremost authority on John Steinbeck will be on hand from San Jose State University to provide an in-depth and thoughtful discussion on John Steinbeck and his classic American novel “The Grapes Of Wrath.” FREE (318) 257-3942

October 29
Literary Presentation on John Steinbeck by Susan Shillinglaw 
RICHLAND – Richland Arts Center
193 Highway 3048, Rayville, 71269
At 10:00 AM, Dr. Susan Shillinglaw, Steinbeck Scholar, will give a one-hour lecture on the life of John Steinbeck and his works. FREE (318) 669-4434

October 30
Literary Presentation on John Steinbeck by Susan Shillinglaw 
CADDO – Broadmoor Branch of Shreve Memorial Libraries
1212 Captain Shreve Drive, Shreveport, 71033
A discussion at 4:00-6:00 PM of “The Grapes Of Wrath” with America’s foremost Steinbeck Scholar, Dr. Susan Shillinglaw. FREE (318) 219-1701

November 03
Book Discussion on “The Grapes Of Wrath”
BOSSIER – Bossier Parish Central Library
2206 Beckett St., Bossier City, 71111
Book Discussion at 6 – 7 pm, led by Pam Carter Carlisle with Depression-era snacks served. FREE (318) 746-1693

November 05
The Grapes Of Wrath Book Discussion
OUACHITA – Masur Museum of Art
1400 South Grand Street, Monroe, 71202
Brown Bag Book Discussion at 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM on John Steinbeck’s classic American novel “The Grapes Of Wrath.” FREE (318) 329-2237

November 10
The Grapes Of Wrath” Book Discussion
LINCOLN – Lincoln Parish Library
910 N. Trenton St., Ruston, 71270
The “If Only” Book Club will lead a discussion at 6:30 PM of John Steinbeck’s classic American novel. FREE (318)251-5030

November 10
The Grapes Of Wrath Book Discussion
OUACHITA – Biedenharn Museum, ELsong Garden
2000 Riverside Drive, Monroe, 71201
Discussion at 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM of THE GRAPES OF WRATH by John Steinbeck. FREE (318) 387-5281

November 19
The Grapes Of Wrath Book Discussion
OUACHITA – Strauss Theater
1300 Lamy Lane, Monroe, 71201
Brown Bag Book Discussion at 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM on John Steinbeck’s classic American novel “The Grapes Of Wrath.”  (318) 323-6681