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Celebrate Holidays on the Red in Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana!

Tis the Season! We invite you, family, and friends to kick-off the holiday season at our signature Shreveport-Bossier holiday events. From dazzling fireworks at the annual Rockets Over the Red festival, twinkling light displays at Christmas in Roseland, and flurries of snow at the Sno-Port exhibit inside Sci-Port Discovery Center, …

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Renowned Chefs in Shreveport-Bossier

Award-Winning Chefs in Shreveport-Bossier Create Authentic Culinary Treats To have great food is to have great chefs behind it. We’re lucky to have some of the best. Chef Anthony Felan and Chef Frank Harris are two of our community’s most renowned chefs. You can taste their talents any day at Fat …

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Let’s Chat BREW

The month of October calls for falling leaves and spooky nights, but in Shreveport-Bossier, beer enthusiasts can delight in award-winning and brand new breweries as well as the Brew Festival! BREW – Shreveport Brew’s annual tasting festival is back and better than ever. On October 29, 2022 from 2 – …

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46th ANNUAL RED RIVER REVEL ARTS FESTIVAL RETURNS OCTOBER 1 – 9

The countdown is on with only a few more days until it’s time to celebrate the 46th anniversary of the Red River Revel Arts Festival. Mark your calendar for Oct. 1 – 9, 2022 to experience the largest outdoor festival in North Louisiana and “Celebrate the Arts” together along Shreveport’s riverfront. With …

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2022 Fall Happenings in Shreveport-Bossier

Entering a new season may signify colder weather, shorter nights and the falling of leaves, but that doesn’t mean we are slowing down. Our calendar is in full swing offering events for the music lover, service heart and wholesome family. With events every week this fall, you won’t want to …

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What to Expect From Saturday’s Walk of Stars Induction of Kenny Wayne Shepherd

On Saturday, June 27 at 6 p.m., the Northwest Louisiana Walk of Stars in downtown Shreveport will finally get to do something they’ve been hoping to do for years: they’ll induct Shreveport native and blues guitar superstar Kenny Wayne Shepherd. The induction will take place on the outdoor stage of …

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Does Downtown Shreveport Have a New Haunting?

It makes total sense that Downtown Shreveport would be an epicenter of reports of paranormal activity in Shreveport-Bossier. The original footprint of downtown—comprised of eight blocks running west from the Red River and eight blocks running south from Cross Bayou—is the oldest part of the city. When the television series …

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Retro Baking Company Serves a Different Kind of Boudin Kolache

This may sound silly, but I’m crazy about boudin kolaches. There’s not a gas station along I-10 or a Crispy Donut location anywhere in Louisiana where I haven’t stopped to grab one of these sausage-stuffed pastries. While they take their name from the popular Czech pastry, Louisiana’s kolaches don’t actually …

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With Chef Libby Patterson Smith, SALT is Better Than Ever

Chef Libby Patterson Smith and team have completely turned around SALT, the restaurant at Shreveport Aquarium.

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Ogilvie-Wiener Mansion Opens for More Tours, Including Halloween 2019

For visitors and locals alike, the giant, Victorian-era mansion (the largest in Louisiana) located at 728 Austin Place in downtown Shreveport is the subject of much interest. Whether you call it the Ogilvie-Wiener Mansion, “the True Blood house” (the house was prominently featured in the television show’s opening credits), the …

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Chase Bryant, Macy Kate, Seratones Among Revel ’19 Headliners

The Red River Revel Arts Festival, coming up Sept. 28 through Oct. 6, 2019, has posted a partial schedule of live music performances planned to take place during the upcoming event. You can view the schedule of performances here. The Red River Revel Arts Festival takes place in Shreveport’s Festival …

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Enter to Win Tickets to the Shreveport Blues and Southern Soul Festival on Sept. 1

The 10th Annual Shreveport Blues and Southern Soul Festival will be held, 5-11 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 1 at Festival Plaza in downtown Shreveport. The festival will include live performances by Southern Soul artists including Latimore, Till1, Benito, JoJo Reed, Ricky White, and Magic One. Advance tickets are available now for …

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Mannie Fresh and Tipsey to Headline Picnic in Riverview Park

More of this, please: A two-day event called Shreveport Summer Sendoff, which is planned for Aug. 31-Sept. 1 in downtown Shreveport’s Riverview Park, will conclude with a $10 concert featuring legendary New Orleans DJ Mannie Fresh with support from Louisiana Music Prize-winning party band Tipsey. If you have seen either …

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SB Rides Brings LED-Lit Bike Outings to Shreveport-Bossier

Greg Powell, a young entrepreneur who is the son of well-known local candy maker Dardanella “The Queen of Pralines” Powell, has introduced a new, LED-lit bicycle group ride in downtown Shreveport. The group goes by SB Rides, and you can find them on Instagram at @sb_rides and on Facebook. Unlike …

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Music Prize’s Summer Music Series Offers a First Look at a New Venue in Downtown Shreveport

There’ll be a boatload of talent onstage during the June 20 Music Prize event at 211 Market Street in downtown Shreveport, but the star of the show could very well end up being the venue itself. The building, which housed a Goodyear tire and service shop for years, is kind …

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Mudbug Madness 36 Updates: Great Raft Beer Garden, $5 Lunch Specials and More

I’m as big a fan of Cajun and zydeco music as the next Louisianian, but what typically attracts me to Mudbug Madness – downtown Shreveport’s enormous annual Memorial Day Weekend festival – is the food. Mudbug Madness 36, set for May 24-26, 2019 in Festival Plaza, has made some improvements …

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“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 discounts, giveaways, and behind-the-scenes experiences in an effort to get locals in Shreveport-Bossier excited about …

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Let the Good Times Roll Festival Announces Bun B, Keke Wyatt, TK Soul and More

Houston rap icon Bun B, R&B singer-turned-television star Keke Wyatt (of R&B Divas Atlanta), gospel singer Crystal Aikin, and Southern soul star TK Soul are among the performers who’ve been announced for the 33rd Annual Let the Good Times Roll Festival, June 21-23. Other musicians slated to appear at the …

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Shinyribs to Perform at Mudbug Madness 2019

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 have a huge regional following in the Southeast and in Texas, where they’ve built a …

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Market 104’s 318 Restaurant Week Dinner is a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure

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 of the Hilton Hotel Shreveport, will be offering a four-course “choose your own adventure” of …

Mardi Gras Season in Shreveport-Bossier Brings Plenty of Chances to Celebrate

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