The Sno Fox in Bossier City Offers All-Natural, “Gourmet” Snow Cones
To be completely honest with you, I don’t know if I believe that there’s such a thing as “a bad snow cone.” On a hot enough Louisiana afternoon, even the most average snow cone is…
SALT Restaurant at Shreveport Aquarium Hosts North Louisiana Seafood Week, June 3-8
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,…
“The Great Create” Will Showcase One Cool Shop and Two Cool People
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…
Don’t Miss the Krewe of Harambee’s Post-Parade Battle of the Bands
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…
Mardi Gras in Shreveport: Enter to Win a Ride in the Krewe of Highland Parade
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…
Fantasy Mask Exhibit Opens Sunday at State Exhibit Museum
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…
A Comprehensive Guide to the Rockets Over the Red Fireworks Festival in Shreveport-Bossier
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…
Pinball Exhibition Coming to Louisiana State Exhibit Museum
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:…
Lumpy Grits Performing Arts Group to Present Grits Cook-Off on Sept. 22
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…
Super Derby 101: How to Enjoy the Biggest Race of the Year at Harrah’s Louisiana Downs
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….
Selfie Spots: Enter Our Summer Giveaway by Posting Selfies
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…
Summer Giveaway: Win Shopping, Barbecue, Pie and More
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…
Just Announced: The Victory Belles to Perform in Bossier City, July 1-3
The National WWII Museum’s Victory Belles, a vocal harmony trio who travel the world performing WWII-era hits such as “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” and “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree,” will perform at Margaritaville Resort…
Be a Fan: SUSLA Museum Offers One of Shreveport’s Best Guided Tours
***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…
Be a Fan: Free Birding Excursions in Shreveport-Bossier Parks on May 19
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,…
Be a Fan: Free Acting Class at Shreveport Little Theatre on May 12
Ever wanted to try your hand at acting? I have, but I’ve always had a million excuses: Who offers acting classes in Shreveport-Bossier? Can I afford to take a class? One of this year’s Be…
Food Prize’s Taco Wars Set for May 4
Featured photo: The brilliant tacos from Tienda y Taqueria Sin Fronteras, who will compete in Taco Wars on May 4, 2018. Though I myself am overwhelmingly in favor of peace over war, I am also in…
Mudbug Madness 35 Headliners: Marc Broussard, Wayne Toups and More
Featured Photo: Terrance Simien performs at Mudbug Madness Festival in 2013. Photo by Jim Noetzel. The complete live music lineup for the 35th annual Mudbug Madness Festival has been posted to the festival website, and…
Stamp Collectors: You Want to Be in Shreveport on April 21, 2018
Featured Photo: Peace rose photo by Rich Baer provided courtesy of the American Rose Society. The folks at the American Rose Center in Shreveport have some big news to share. The USPS will host the Peace Rose…
Bossier City Now Has a Corn Dog Festival (And It’s For a Great Cause)
Featured photo: Clark McLendon tends grill at Flying Heart Brewing and Pub in 2017. When Clark McLendon, owner of Running Dog Sportswear, showed me the flyer for his upcoming Corn Dog Busker Arts Festival, the…