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SHREVEPORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: ATHENA AWARDS 2024

by | December 20, 2024 | 2024, COMMUNITY, EVENTS, LOCAL BUSINESS | 0 Comments

The Athena Awards, an esteemed accolade presented by the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce, serve as a powerful testament to the extraordinary achievements of women leaders within the community. Established to honor the dedication and contributions of women who excel in...
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THIS CHRISTMAS Y’ALL, HAVE A BALL

by | December 19, 2024 | 2024, AND ANOTHER THING, ART & CULTURE, Arts, COMMUNITY, CULTURE, Lifestyle | 0 Comments

It bothers me that Santa sees me when I'm sleeping and knows when I'm awake. Does he see me in the shower? Does he know when I have gas? Ifhe does andI do, will that make him go away? I guess it is a small price to pay, though, this constant surveillance, as long as...
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SHREVEPORT METROPOLITAN BALLET

by | December 10, 2024 | 2024, ART & CULTURE, Arts, CULTURE, EVENTS, Recreation, SB Art, THINGS TO DO, Things To Do in the SBC | 0 Comments

Founded in 1973, The Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet has been entertaining and enriching our community continuously for more than 50 years. One of the longest running arts organizations in Shreveport, The Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet, or SMB, performs two full-length...
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VEGAS: CHRISTMAS IN THE SKY

by | November 15, 2024 | 2024, ART & CULTURE, COMMUNITY, CULTURE | 0 Comments

The Hidden Heroes of Christmas in the Sky By Adam Bailey In a corner table in downtown Shreveport, Pam Atchison sips her coffee, her eyes twinkling. As the Chief Implementor” behind the biennial gala known as “Christmas in the Sky,” she’s about to orchestrate her...
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RESTORE IT TO GLORY? : THE FAIR GROUNDS FIELD

by | November 14, 2024 | 2024, COMMUNITY, CULTURE | 0 Comments

One of Shreveport’s most beloved and iconic landmarks is now the centerpiece of an ongoing conflict of interest between nostalgia and facing reality. Fair Grounds Field was erected in 1986 during Mayor John Hussey’s administration after a successful vote on a bond...
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The Scariest Night in American History

by | October 31, 2024 | 2024, COMMUNITY, CULTURE | 0 Comments

In the early morning hours of August 9, 1969, four perpetually drug-addled members of Charles Manson’s “family” would amble over to the house at 10050 Cielo Drive in the Benedict Canyon region of Beverly Hills with absolutely no idea how much of an indelible mark they...
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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

by | October 22, 2024 | 2024, ART & CULTURE, COMMUNITY, CULTURE, EVENTS | 0 Comments

The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet’s production of the Nutcracker. With its magnificent score, dazzling costumes, and whimsical story, this time-honored ballet never fails to take us to a magical world full of life and...
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Bayou Sid: The Magic Man of Cajun Flavor!

by | October 7, 2024 | 2024, COMMUNITY, CULTURE, LOCAL BUSINESS, PEOPLE & PLACES, SB People, SB Profile | 0 Comments

Bayou Sid: The Magic Man of Cajun Flavor! You can’t throw a measuring cup down a grocery store aisle in Louisiana without hitting some sort of Bayou Magic product. Whether it’s spices, beans or rice, Bayou Magic has been a Cajun seasoning staple since August 17, 1987....
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ART & CULTURE: LAURA CRAWFORD

by | September 16, 2024 | 2024, ART & CULTURE, Arts, COMMUNITY, CULTURE, SB Art | 0 Comments

Art & Culture Laura Crawford by Diane VanHoozer SB sat down with Laura Crawford to learn more about her passion, her influence, and the reasons behind her success.Laura Crawford started playing violin with the instruments that her father smuggled out of Austria...
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LOUISIANA FOOTBALL TAILGATES

by | September 16, 2024 | 2024, COMMUNITY, CULTURE, SB Sports, SPORTS | 0 Comments

Experiencing the Vibrant Spirit of Louisiana Football Tailgates: A CELBRATION OF FUN, FOOD, AND FASHION by Seva MayLouisiana loves its football. College football, in particular, evokes a range of pure emotions that run deep within the Southern culture, where the sport...
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