Even in these divided times, there are things that we can all agree on. Among those things: kids having the school supplies that they need is a good thing, and free beer is definitely a…
Caroline King’s Heirloom Farms (895 Allen Town Rd, Haughton, 318-949-9592) opened in 2013, but King’s interest in growing began much earlier. As a 14-year-old growing up in Harrisburg, PA, she worked alongside local Amish farmers….
Line Avenue, a popular boutique shopping and dining corridor in Shreveport, follows an arrow-straight path from downtown Shreveport to Cedar Grove. Along the way, travelers pass some of the most interesting antique stores and boutique…
After years of intending to do so, I finally got out to Blueberry Hill (5121 Bellevue Road, Haughton), a friendly little berry farm located just a few miles east of Bossier City, for their pick-your-own…
Featured photo: Chef Gabriel Balderas, of El Cabo Verde, will host a cooking demo during North Louisiana Seafood Week at SALT Restaurant. Photo by Jim Noetzel. Whether you’re a local food enthusiast, a home cook,…
Each May, the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau (publisher of this blog) and the Shreveport-Bossier Attractions Association partner to present Be a Fan of Shreveport-Bossier. This month-long promotion of local attractions offers dozens of exclusive…
Be a Fan of Shreveport-Bossier is a month-long promotion organized each May by the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau (publishers of this blog) and the Shreveport-Bossier Attractions Association. Be a Fan includes valuable discounts from…
Carnival season has hit full swing, and Shreveport-Bossier’s weekend events calendars are packed with parades, masked bals, parties and more. If you’re a newcomer to the area or a first-time visitor, you may have questions…
One of the most dramatic and fun Carnival season events in Shreveport-Bossier is also one of its most mysterious. The annual Battle of the Bands that takes place on the steps of Shreveport Municipal Auditorium…
The 2019 Carnival season is underway in Shreveport-Bossier, which means that the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau (which publishes 20×49.com, by the way) is hosting its annual Mardi Gras Vacation Package Giveaway. If you love…
Louisiana State Exhibit Museum photo by Jim Noetzel. Dennis Beckman has been very busy. Not only is he King XXIV of the Krewe of Highland – being Mardi Gras royalty can be as demanding as…
Need a mummified bat? Shopping around for ghost hunting equipment, serial killer-related memorabilia, or creepy, ancient medical equipment? Gina Marie’s Antiques, Oddities, & Curiosities – which gets my vote for the strangest shop in Shreveport-Bossier –…
One thing about the museums and galleries in Shreveport-Bossier: You never know what you’re gonna get. Sometimes, you get something so incredibly cool that you’ve kind of gotta pinch yourself. That’s the case with Pinball:…
If you happen to love music history and a good ghost story, hold onto your Victrola, because Shreveport Municipal Auditorium just made one heck of an announcement. The National Historic Landmark has placed tickets on…
Cricket pizza, deep-fried Oreo cookies, Rocky Mountain oysters…The State Fair of Louisiana offers adventurous diners the chance to eat lots of unusual dishes. For the 2018 fair, organizers are introducing a new way for curious…
Featured Photo: Super Derby Prelude Winner Autumn Warrior. Photo by Hodges Photography, used courtesy of Harrah’s Louisiana Downs. Super Derby 39 is coming up on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018 at Harrah’s Louisiana Downs in Bossier City….
Featured Photo: Jake Wood applies a “Selfie Spot” ground decal at Shreveport Aquarium. Each summer, the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau (publisher of this blog) organizes a summer promotion that includes a big giveaway. This…
Featured Photo: A $50 gift card from Enchanted Garden (pictured), a cool boutique shop in Shreveport, is one of several great prizes in a new giveaway. Let’s cut to the chase, shall we? Summer is…
***UPDATE: The Art & Soul Experience planned for Saturday, May 19 has been canceled.*** Have you ever been on a guided tour that so exceeded your expectations that you couldn’t stop talking about it for…
Featured photo: Ranger David Young, one of the more jovial park rangers that you’re ever likely to meet, demonstrates bird-watching. There are loads of free events taking place in Shreveport-Bossier during the month of May,…
