The new exhibit at Artspace, Art of the Mardi Gras Indians, is one of the most eye-poppingly colorful and awe-inspiring exhibits I’ve ever seen in Artspace’s mainspace gallery. The exhibit features 10 massive, ornately beaded-and-feathered costumes handmade by Big Chief Howard Miller of the Creole Wild West Mardi Gras Indians …
Featured image: Concept art from the Moonbot Studios short film Taking Flight. Image provided by Shreveport Regional Arts Council. Two exhibits opening simultaneously at artspace in downtown Shreveport will explore the work of Academy Award-winning animation studio Moonbot Studios. Both exhibits, Phases: A Moonbot Retrospective and The Art Side of …
Featured photo: Seratones perform at Bear’s on Fairfield. Photo by Casey Habich. Shreveport natives Seratones have announced that they will celebrate the release of their debut album, Get Gone, at a free, all-ages block party in downtown Shreveport on Saturday, May 21. The party will be held, 5-9 p.m., at …
Featured photo: The annual “Blessing of the Texas Street Bridge,” photographed in 2012. Blurry photo by Chris Jay. Everyone’s getting in the Carnival spirit in Shreveport-Bossier, including local eating and drinking establishments. In 2016, several new Mardi Gras-themed food and drink events have popped up. Here are a few of …
Photo: Chefs Evan and Sarah Rich of The Rich Table in San Francisco. If you live in the Shreveport-Bossier region and love to cook, odds are you’ve already discovered the incredible bounty of the Shreveport Farmers’ Market. One of the largest farmers’ markets in Louisiana, the Shreveport Farmers’ Market will …
Photo Note: The featured photo is a promotional still from the documentary film about Wayne White, Beauty is Embarrassing. The first time I saw the full schedule of Unscene Shreveport events in the works for 2014, my jaw dropped. Well, honestly, I can’t remember if it dropped. That was six …
When you think of art, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Paintings? Sculptures? Some people view art as something very basic. To others, art is so much more. Art is the expression of feelings and emotions through multiple mediums. Be it through beautiful paintings or the art of …
You could say it’s good to be Alexis House right now. Ever since she opened her online boutique in January, life’s been a whirlwind. Her clothing has been featured on VH1 and BET, she’s currently providing styling for R&B singer Keyshia Cole’s tour and she has more than 3,800 followers on …
Whether it’s the supermodel on the billboard, the bejeweled array of pageant girls, or the size zero pants that some of us can’t even squeeze a foot into – we’re all constantly reminded that when it comes to the commonly-held standard of beauty, thin is in. However, local photographer Mollie …
If you haven’t gotten enough of William Joyce’s latest best-selling, children’s book series-turned-DreamWorks Animation movie, and you’re in the area before January 26, make your way to artspace, like, now. That’s where you’ll find “The Making Of … Guardians,” an interactive exhibit that offers fans a rare glimpse into how …
When the DreamWorks Animation film Rise of the Guardians hosts its Louisiana Premiere event at the Strand Theatre tonight at 6:30 p.m., it will be a cause for celebration for many reasons. Shreveport-based author and illustrator William Joyce is an executive producer of the film, which tells the story of …
You know you live in Shreveport-Bossier ifat least once you’ve lazily bemoaned, “There’s nothing to do here.” However, the reality is that there’s always something going on Shreveport-Bossier if you just take the time to look. Case in point: this weekend. Friday and Saturday are filled with an array of entertainment options diverse …
Photographer and sculptor Wayne Martin Belger, a native of Pasadena, California, must be the nicest guy who has ever made a functioning camera out of the skull of a Tibetan monk. That camera – itself a work of art called “Yama” (see it here) – is one of several show-stoppingly …
Several years ago, I had the opportunity to travel abroad to Ireland with a group of college co-eds. Being of Irish descent I was thrilled to trace back my family heritage, tour the green island…and ashamedly look for Lucky Charms and Leprechauns. (The Irish don’t find that amusing.) I’ve always …
For decades many buildings downtown have sat vacant and deteriorating. The decay of historic Shreveport architecture has been on the minds of those vested in the downtown area for quite some time, and they believe it’s time to do something about it. Several buildings, located in the 600 block of …
Since September 24, 2011 an interactive theatre experience has been changing the way people experience puppet shows in downtown Shreveport. Artspace and HI-YAH! Productions’ presentation of Fantastic Mr. Fox, a live puppet show was so popular, after the original closing date of November 27 passed the show was extended to December …
So Black Friday has come and gone, but you’re still looking for ways to not give the same ol’ gift this holiday season. Well, skip the gift cards and electronic gadgets and go for something more unique and culturally rewarding, like a cool, colorful piece of art. Head downtown to …
