When it comes to Shinyribs, the eight-member music collective led by frontman extraordinaire Kevin Russell, chances are good that you’ve either never heard of ’em or you’re a complete devotee. The funky, upbeat rock group…
318 Restaurant Week 2019 has hit full swing, with about 50 local restaurants offering lunch and dinner specials as well as a big list of one-night-only dining experiences underway. Market 104, the restaurant located inside…
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…
Megan Hailey Stovall, who locals may know as the chef behind meal prep service Prepped Up Meals, has opened Tempo Eatery SBC in the restaurant space located inside of Shreveport Downtown Airport (1550 Airport Drive,…
As far as epitaphs go, the words that are etched into Elder Utah Smith’s new grave marker in Shreveport are about as cool as they come: “Electric Guitar Evangelist.” At 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec….
Rockets Over the Red Fireworks Festival, a holiday festival that takes place simultaneously at Riverview Park in downtown Shreveport as well as the Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets in Bossier City, is all set to return, 4-7…
There’s a lot of good eating to be had in Shreveport-Bossier these days, especially, it seems, in the “$10 or less” category. Two of the best food experiences I’ve had recently have been the brunch…
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…
Lumpy Grits: A Literary and Lyrical Mix is an independent performing arts group based in Shreveport. Members of the collective, who refer to themselves as “Gritonians,” are likely to be poets, musicians, dancers, or community organizers…
The 2018 Louisiana Music Prize will be held, Oct. 4-6, in downtown Shreveport. As in past years, the Music Prize – which is one part of a larger festival called Prize Fest – will feature…
Maybe you’ve seen the photos circulating on social media: decadent-looking little layered cakes in Southern flavors like honey bun cake, cookies n’ cream and banana pudding served in clear, eight-ounce jars. Caked by Britt, the project…
If you only eat one hot dog named in honor of a personal injury attorney that’s served by a steampunk-themed gourmet hot dog joint this year, it ought to be the Gordon McKernan ($7.99, hopefully…
Are you a Shreveport-Bossier local who’s always telling your friends and family about things to see and do? Do you feel like a tour guide in your own city, guiding your loved ones to new…
BeauxJax Crafthouse, the latest incarnation of the BeauxJax eatery that has also existed as a po’ boy shop on Cross Lake and a popular food truck, is now open in Bossier City’s new East Bank District….
The new Cuban sandwich at Abby Singer’s Bistro has been six years in the making. The small, popular bistro, which is located upstairs at Robinson Film Center in downtown Shreveport, recently released an updated menu,…
Featured Photo: Fatty Arbuckles Owner Chase Boytim (left) and Manager Andy Flook. If you’re a food and drink lover in Shreveport-Bossier – or you just follow local food happenings on Instagram – chances are good…
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…
The live music lineup for Shreveport’s Let the Good Times Roll Festival is always an eclectic mix of hip-hop, zydeco, gospel, old school and R&B that – honestly – I’m not sure you’d find at…
***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…
