In 2017, a talented and nice guy named Ben Whalen formed a company called Ben’s Body Basics. He started selling his natural bath and body products at farmers’ markets and festivals, at art walks and pop-ups. He was everywhere, touting his plant-based products, aimed at making you look and feel better without harsh and harmful […]
The Red River Revel is back with a vengeance this year. There’s a new, let’s-get-things-done Executive Director, a stellar musical lineup that has already been booked and promoted, and now, even more to excite folks who have become a little bored by the grand dame arts event. This week, E.D. Logan Lewis introduced the custom […]
The Louisiana Trust for Historical Preservation was in downtown Shreveport recently and shared some of their drone photos of Caddo Common and surroundings. This shot looking east clearly shows the unique design of the new park pavilion. If the weather holds, the pavilion should be ready for its debut in late September or early October, […]
The former SporTran bus terminal, christened ‘The Lot’ at 400 Crockett Street, is available for lease. The property is owned by Marshall Tower Properties and has been proven to be an excellent venue for outdoor music, art and vendor shows, sporting events (boxing, cornhole, yoga) and private parties and events. The tent makes the facility […]
There’s nothing that might test brotherly love quite like ownership in a new restaurant, especially when the siblings come from very different food and beverage backgrounds. Older brother Marques Williams used to work in fine dining at Boomtown. His younger brother Jay spent time at Popeye’s and fast casual Zocolo and Parish Taceaux. Together, they […]
The worst-kept secret in Shreveport will be the most-anticipated ‘official’ opening on Monday, August 22, 2022. On that day, restaurateur and personality Pepito Munoz and executive chef Raul Rodriguez will welcome all as they throw open the doors to Pepito XO @artspace at 708 Texas Street in historic downtown Shreveport. It is possible that you […]
Wrap up the Batman Chip Kidd exhibition at artspace with a partnership between artspace and Robinson Film Center! Throw on your cape and join us for a Batman Movie Marathon! On Saturday, August 27, from 10 am- 10 pm, travel to downtown Gotham City for FIVE classic Bat-Films AND unlimited popcorn refills for one low […]
The two great weeks of PrizeFest will be here before we know it! Mark your calendars NOW for Oct. 14-16, for Music and Fashion Prize, and Oct. 20-23 for Film, Food and Comedy Prize. The Top 20 filmmakers will be chosen TONIGHT at Robinson Film Center. The local chefs for the Food Prize battle were […]
Robinson Film Center has welcomed hundreds of thousands of people over the years and each one has left a mark. A little scuff here, a ding there…it’s time for a little spit and polish! Join friends and family of RFC for the unveiling of their newly renovated event space tonight (Aug. 11) from 5-7 p.m. […]
Citizens National Bank and Beaird Tower want you! (to hold your meeting or speaker series in their new community conference room). Beaird Tower at 330 Marshall Street in the heart of the Central Business District, has partnered with Citizens National Bank to construct the Citizens National Bank Community Room. This new multipurpose room amenity is […]
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