Monday, April 14, 2025

on the SCENE

BLOOM! The R.W. Norton Art Gallery held its annual Bloom! exhibition opening reception on March 20. The 53 pieces for this year’s exhibition were selected from over 527 submissions from 29 states and 22 countries. — Paul Savage Jr.

BLOOM!

1) Anna Lopez and Sandra Fetterman

2) Eva Mayer and Mia St. Mnant

3) Jazmin Jernigan and Emily Feazel

4) Ricio Author and Suzi Johnson

5) Savannah Magee and Laney Brooke Mayeaux

6) Yolanda Barns, Enid Thomas and Kenneth Penn

SHREVEPORT GARDEN STUDY The Shreveport Garden Study Club held its “Fly and Flourish” Garden Show on April 2 at the Shreveport Chamber. The show featured Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee winners. — Paul Savage Jr.

Claire Alexander and Cherie Flores

Tricia Tobin and Leigh King

Judy Kinsey and Sarah Harris

Minou Fritze and Marjorie Briley

Molly Adam, Jan Reed, Elizabeth Coors and Angie Sutherland

Susan Altgelt and Lisa Kopplow

Liz Wozencraft, Kristin Brown and Nancy Keely

Missy Huckaby and Elizabeth Pippin

THE POWER OF ONE The annual Power of ONE fundraiser for Faith and Fostering was held March 13 at Brookwood Baptist Church featuring Bishop W.C. Martin. Martin is featured in “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot.” He and his wife spearheaded adoptions of 77 from 22 families in the dirt-road town. Front Line Catering provided the meal. — Mary Ann Van Osdell