The Forum: March 2 - 15, 2016 Vol. XXIX, Issue XIII
Expression of the Senses: Nick Cave and his art cultivate the voices of Shreveport Common into all-out performance

GULLO’S GETS BACK TO COOKING
Since the fire, a lot has changed. “We’re a small business, and to make sure we stick around, we had to take things to the next level. My team and co-workers are nothing short of amazing and strive for perfection just as I do. I’m very grateful to be surrounded by people with that kind of drive.

Business Briefs
Jessica Lowe Hall has been named the executive director of March of Dimes of North Louisiana. In her new role, Hall is responsible for market development, fundraising, strategic communication, marketing and acting as the organization’s spokesperson.

CREATING A BUZZ
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is the largest private funder of childhood cancer research and provides more grants than any organization, except the U.S. government. To date, over 520,000 heads have been shaved at St. Baldrick’s events, and over $178 million has been raised for research grants given to more than 350 institutions across the world.

‘IS IT 5 YET?’
The series, titled “Alive After 5,” was an idea by Logan Schroeder, a New Orleans native and attorney, who grew accustomed to meeting with his coworkers and friends in Lafayette Square for a different kind of happy hour. “Wednesdays at the Square,” a free music festival in New Orleans, is held each week in the spring and fall.

BIG REWARDS
The “People’s Major,” as it is dubbed, is the largest golf tournament on earth. This year over 600,000 people attended the tournament, with 201,000 of those on the grounds for round three alone. To put that in perspective, for the U.S. Open Golf Championship the USGA typically issues 120,000 tickets for the entire tournament.

MORE MADNESS
It was noted the chief and deputy chief were no where to be found as they hunkered down at their residences while their officers battled drunks and unruly people. The police officer identified the situation as total chaos. The arrest statistics released by the police department apparently do not reflect what really takes place.

the cynic
The doctor told my best friend ... “If you’re going to make it, you’ve got to quit smoking.” My buddy said, “Hey, that’s easy. I’ve done it a dozen times.”.

THE CHALLENGER
While former Second Circuit Court of Appeal Judge James Stewart, now Caddo District Attorney, will see his successor determined in this Saturday’s election (March 5), it will be November before we know the outcome of the challenge for 20-year incumbent Judge Jay Caraway’s seat on the appeal court bench.

Love and Money
But that doesn’t keep us from trying, though, does it? In fact, spending is soaring – consumer credit card debt is $712 billion – that’s $15,355 per household. And our U.S. government has a budget deficit this year of $616 billion. Our country has spent, and now owes $19.

HEALTHY DOSE of information
LSU President F. King Alexander announced Dr. G. E. Ghali as the LSU Health Shreveport interim chancellor. Victor Yick, a seasoned healthcare management professional nationally and internationally, will serve in a strategic advisory position for LSU Health Shreveport.

COLORECTAL CANCER
“Colon cancer is a disease of both men and women,” Dr. Christopher Snead, who specializes in hematology and oncology at CHRISTUS Health Shreveport-Bossier, said. “Unlike prostate cancer, which affects men, and breast cancer, which mostly affects women, colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer in men and women.

HealtHy geezer
retina in the back of your eye. The lens is like the one in a camera, and the retina is like the digital sensor that records the image. The space between the lens and retina is filled with the vitreous, a clear gel that helps to maintain the shape of the eye.

at HOME
Spring Lake remodel pairs antiques with modern elements.

TALK of the TOWN
Reserved tickets not picked up 10 minutes before showtime will be released to the public: no exceptions. Tickets for screenings will be made available seven days in advance of the showtimes..

CASINO ATTRACTIONS
New members receive up to a $100 refund in the mail based on play. See Reward Club for details. Come in on your birthday, swipe your Rewards Club card and receive a present from us! $100,000 Treasures of the Leprechaun drawings are every hour every Friday from 7 to 10 p.

EXPRESSION OF THE SENSES
A production for all of the senses featuring poetry, music, digital animation, dance and more will aim to bring Shreveport residents together, accepting each other as they are when “AS IS” by Nick Cave is presented 2:30 p.m. March 20 at the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium.

On The Scene
–Mary Ann Van Osdell.