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Shreveport’s film industry produces new movie amidst G-Unit Studio’s arrival
SHREVEPORT La. -- Although G-Unit Studios is not up and running yet, movies and related projects are already underway in Shreveport. Production crews on Friday were finalizing production on a new movie called "Drowning" by Eric Gibson. Filming was underway even before Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson announced his plans for his new studio in Shreveport.
History Corner takes a look back at Nanking restaurant
It seems like everyone remembers this awesome restaurant that was located at 610 Milam Street in downtown Shreveport. Nanking opened in 1937 and closed in 2009. We thought we would show you a blend that we made of it using one of the old pictures we found at the Northwest Louisiana Archives at LSUS!
Historic Dripp Donuts building demolished
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - 421 Market St., a possibly 152-year-old building in downtown Shreveport, was demolished Sunday (May 5) following the appearance of a large foundational crack. Everyone knows the building as Dripp Donuts’ location, 421 Market St., but the historic building is possibly one of Shreveport’s oldest buildings. Recently,...
'Genuine' and 'Authentic' Take a look at the art of Vanicka ahead of Shreveport's Creative Ball
Genuine—an adjective, meaning “truly what something is said to be; authentic.” This is the word I would choose to describe Vanicka, her art, and her kind spirit. With a paint brush in one hand and a whole lot of grace in the other, Vanicka has a way of turning a canvas into a masterpiece and a conversation into a meaningful encounter.
Bossier City’s Kegs & Corks: Craft Beer, Wine and Music Festival is back
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Kegs & Corks has returned to the East Bank for Star Wars Day. According to Visit Shreveport Bossier (VSB), Kegs and Corks is Bossier City’s ‘first and only’ craft beer, wine, and music festival, which includes a homebrew competition. VSB details...
Get ready to stream local music on the new SML Logjam
Have you heard the news? Shreve Memorial Library is launching its very own, online music streaming service this summer. The new platform called the SML Logjam will feature a collection of Shreveport and Caddo Parish music unlike any other. With the SML Logjam, you will be able to stream music from local artists and musicians representing the diverse and varied genres of the Shreveport music scene. The new site is set to launch in August 2024. Currently,...
Buc-ee's in Louisiana, adult rock camp, and Derby Day in entertainment news this week
Prepare to enjoy road trips even more as Buc-ee's moves closer to breaking ground on first Louisiana store, and are you ready to pull out your finest hats and your best seersucker? Shreveport Derby Day is back. For all adults that love to rock and roll, unleash your inner rock star at a unique adult rock and roll music camp experience in downtown Lafayette. Find out which regional Arts Council executive director is near retirement as she recalls her journey as an art icon.
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