In Facebook posts, software developer Justin Mooty describes CTRL ALT as “a monthly alternative dance party.” In person, he talks about CTRL ALT like it’s more of an umbrella for hosting events that celebrate the fringes of Shreveport-Bossier’s arts community, whether through dance, music, video art, hip-hop or the culinary …
If there’s any accurate barometer by which one could measure Shreveport-Bossier’s increasing interest in celebrating our local food scene, that barometer could well be the number of special dinners and food-centric events currently being promoted by area restaurants and organizations. There are quite a few. From a gaggle of gastronomic …
“Nobody could beg like Keith Sweat,” is a common refrain you hear among anyone who’s ever been a fan of late 80s/early 90s R&B music. Turn on any R&B station during that time and Sweat’s signature croon could be heard over many of the hit songs from that time, from “Make …
There are certain events that are such a part of the culture, that you associate the event with a certain season or time of year. For instance, in Shreveport-Bossier, fall means the State Fair and the Red River Revel Arts Festival, summer time is Mudbug Madness and Let the Good Times Roll …
If you have been around the area for a while, taking part in the Shreveport nightlife then the chances are pretty good that you have seen comedian Mike Epps around. The heavyweight comedian has been to the area multiple times whether at a casino or performing at the Funny Bone …
If you’re one of the 1,488,169 viewers who’s ever checked out Theresa Andersson’s 2008 YouTube hit video “Na Na Na,” you’re already familiar with her uncanny ability to perform live while playing a plethora of instruments, sometimes even using her feet. Now, you have a chance to see how it …
If you’re still planning to check out the Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, don’t procrastinate any longer. This weekend’s your last year chance to see the touring exhibit before it sets sail from Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center after Jan. 20. In fact, if you go Friday night, Jan. 18, you can …
In just a few days many of us will bid farewell to 2012 and welcome in a brand new year with music, dancing, a toast, food or some combination of all the above. The question is: where’s the party? Everywhere, if you’re in Shreveport-Bossier. The options for New Year’s Eve …
If the Mayans prediction is right and this Friday marks the end of the world, you might as well make it a party. If you’re in Shreveport-Bossier, here are a few suggestions: Friday, Dec. 21 Robin & the Bluebirds Celebrate “End of the World” Don’t miss out on this benefit concert, …
If you’re looking for your live music fix this weekend, here’s a couple of acts worth checking out: The Scorseses When The Scorseses released their debut five-song EP last year, Presenting… The Scorseses, Offbeat Magazine raved, comparing them to their Grammy-nominated New Orleans brethren Mutemath, saying the band “builds something …
For the last year or so, I’ve been hearing talk about the fried catfish at I Fry. I Fry is a mobile food vendor that recently opened a storefront at 101 Travis St. in downtown Shreveport. Friday and Saturday nights In the wee hours of each Thursday morning, owners Dennis …
You’ve stuffed yourself with all the turkey and dressing you could stand, braved the crowds and survived the Black Friday madness and now it’s time to reward yourself with a nice helping of live music. Fortunately, Shreveport-Bossier is serving it up in big portions with performances by everyone from area …
If you’re passing through the area in search of live Cajun music this weekend, downtown Shreveport is exactly where you need to be. That’s where popular south Louisiana band Lost Bayou Ramblers will be performing live, 11 p.m., Friday, Nov. 9 at Fatty Arbuckles. The band – which features Louis Michot on …
If you love heavy metal, Riverside Warehouse is the place to be this Friday night, Nov. 2. That’s where you’ll find The Sword wielding its metal music power over Shreveport-Bossier fans when they take the stage in a one-of-a-kind show with Eagle Claw and Gypsyhawk. The Austin, Texas band features original …
Halloween is just days away and if you’re looking for a way to get spooked, Shreveport-Bossier is definitely the right place to be. In case you’re still planning for some ghoulish fun to get into, check out some of these events: Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch Night Frights, 7:30 p.m-midnight, …
Shreveport has its own offering of reggae music with popular area favorites like the Stiff Necked Fools and The Dubonauts. However, this weekend, another band will showcase its own version of the Jamaican music genre when Bujie and the Highrise take the stage this weekend. The New Orleans-by-way-of-Sulphur La. band …
Get ready for a big weekend in Shreveport-Bossier and not just because of the big football game between La. Tech University and Texas A&M University. This Saturday night, Oct. 13, there’s lots of live music going on and you don’t have to wander too far to find it. Check out …
Being a punk rock fan in country music land is probably not easy when it comes to finding a live show. Fortunately, in Shreveport-Bossier, it’s just another weekend. In this case, it’s Friday night, Sept. 21 featuring Off With Their Heads at live music hot spot, Mojo’s, which sits at the corner of …
No doubt about it: The weekend of September 7-9 is going to be one of the busiest weekends that the downtown areas of Shreveport-Bossier have seen in a very, very long time. Here are just a few entertainment highlights from the upcoming weekend: Margaret Cho at Shreveport Municipal Auditorium – …
Lots of live music bookings for the month of September have come to our attention recently. Here are a few very different acts that we wanted to help spread the word about: David Bazan House Show in Highland Monday, Sept. 10, 8 p.m., $20 The former singer/songwriter for indie rock …
