Weekend Events for Kiss Country Jan 25-27: Willie Nelson in Concert, A Bridal Show, Mardi Gras Balls and more

There are all kinds of great events this weekend in Kiss Country. From Willie Nelson in concert to a bridal show. We’ve got a little something for everyone!
Wille Nelson in Concert:

Horseshoe Riverdome: Saturday, Jan 26th, 2012 @ 8:00 pm

For more than 40 years, Willie Nelson has been a national treasure, contributing many memorable songs to our musical canon. On April 30, 1933, in the town of Abott, TX, Willie Hugh Nelson, was born. It didnt take Willie long to get the music bug. At the tender age of four, he gave his first public performance. After over 35 years of performing and over 100 albums under his belt, Willie Nelson is known as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, and an accomplished guitar player.

For more info: horseshoebossiercity.com

Signature Bridal Show:

Bossier Civic Center:
Sunday Jan 27th: 12:30-4:30

The Signature Bridal Show is a classic event that is sure to make planning your wedding easy. Brides will be able to explore an amazing group of exhibitors showcasing their professions including photographers, wedding cake designers, caterers, musicians, wedding consultants, hair & makeup artists, and many other creative wedding professionals.

This is the largest gathering of wedding professionals in the area, and is a great opportunity for brides to take advantage of their knowledge, expertise, find creative ideas and view the work of the most impressive designers in their field.

Brides register at the door for a chance to win one of the many door prizes to be given away throughout the afternoon. Grand Prizes include four honeymoon giveaways and an engagement ring from Bailey's Fine Jewelers. At the door brides will receive a copy of the latest edition of Weddings With Style Magazine along with a shopping bag to hold all of the information gathered from the many amazing exhibitor booths. Sponsors: The Times, Townsquare Media & Suddenlink.

For more info: www.weddingswithstyle.net

Mardi Gras Balls:

Krewe Des Ambassadeurs Grand Bal XII “Love is in the Air”: Fri January 25th at Diamond Jacks
• 6:30pm
• Entertainment provided by Louisiana Crossroads. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, black tie.

Krewe of Dionysos Grand Bal: Sat January 26th at Natchitoches Events Center
• 6:30 p.m
• Live Band, heavy hors d’oeuvres, formal attire

Discount Prom Dresses:

First Baptist Shreveport: 543 Ockley Dr. Shreveport
Saturday Jan 26th: 8am-3pm

The Northwest Louisiana Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is collecting gently used, pre-owned dresses for their fifth annual formal dress resale event through Susan’s Closet, a fundraiser that aims to outfit high school girls in beautiful formal gowns for special occasions. The dress sale will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the gymnasium of First Baptist Shreveport, located at 543 Ockley Drive.

Ark-La-Tex girls are invited to browse through the many racks of dresses, which will be sold for $25 each regardless of the original purchase price of the dress. Lindsay Dean, executive director of the Northwest Louisiana Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, said dresses vary in size, color, design and some have even been worn on the Miss Louisiana pageant stage.

Dean said the variety of style ensures there’s something for everyone.
“We want every girl in the area to feel beautiful wearing a dress they can afford,” she said. “Everybody wants to find that good deal, but this event was created for people that may not be able to afford a dress.”

Movies out this weekend:

"Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters" (R)

Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton play the fairy tale characters Hansel and Gretel, who killed a witch in a gingerbread house when they were kids. Now that they're all grown up, they're mercenaries who make a living killing witches.

"Parker" (R)

Jason Statham is a thief looking for revenge on Michael Chiklis, the leader of his old crew, who shot and left him for dead. Nick Nolte is also in it. Statham finds out they're planning a new heist and decides to beat them to the score with the help of Jennifer Lopez .

"Movie 43" (R)

This random sketch comedy movie features an enormous cast of A-list celebrities doing raunchy humor. It includes Halle Berry smearing guacamole on her bust and Gerard Butler as a foul-mouthed leprechaun..

The rest of the cast includes . . . Hugh Jackman, Kate Winslet, Emma Stone, Anna Faris and her husband Chris Pratt, Johnny Knoxville, Seann William Scott, Richard Gere, Kristen Bell, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Chloe Moretz, and Liev Schrieber with his girlfriend Naomi Watts.