Dennis Beckman: The Man Behind the Mardi Gras Mask

by | February 26, 2025 | 2025, ART & CULTURE, CULTURE, Person of Interest | 0 Comments

Dennis Beckman has always been a talented designer and collector. But even those born with the talent and “the touch” will agree — a little luck now and then never hurts. While running his San Francisco shop, The Enchanted Crystal, Beckman stumbled upon the Mardi Gras...
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Give a Child a Crayon and Watch What Happens

by | February 7, 2025 | 2025, ART & CULTURE, Arts, CULTURE, SB Art | 0 Comments

One of Haley Kirton's earliest memories of her growing creativity occurred when her parents handed her a piece of paper and some crayons during a church service to keep her occupied. While many parents do this, Susan and Patrick Kirton recognized that their daughter's...
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BONNIE AND CLYDE

by | January 28, 2025 | 2025, COMMUNITY, CULTURE | 0 Comments

The 318- area code doesn’t have many claims to fame, but one of the most enduring has been our place in true crime lore as the demise of the notorious outlaws Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker in Bienville Parish. The “Barrow Gang” (which included accomplices) went on...
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GO RED FOR WOMEN: TOGETHER FOR HEART HEALTH

by | January 28, 2025 | 2025, COMMUNITY, EVENTS | 0 Comments

February is American Heart Month, a time when hearts across the nation beat in unison to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, which claims the lives of approximately 1 in 5 people across the United States each year. This month, the American Heart Association...
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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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