The HRA is assisting with the proposed development of a Fairfield Highland Cultural District. According to the Office of Cultural Development, the goal of a cultural district is to “revitalize a community by building on and creating new cultural opportunities, through unique tax incentives. Once a Cultural District is certified, renovations to historic structures within [...]
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Highland resident and bagpiper Vernon Love is creating a Highland Park Cairn (a pile of stones used in ancient times as a memorial), which will be dedicated to the victims and heroes of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. On Saturday, Sept. 4 at 1pm he will be holding an event at the Greenwood Flea [...] This Sunday, August 29th, marks the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s destruction in the Gulf Coast. To commemorate this event, the Mulitcultural Center of the South (520 Spring St) is hosting “Hurricane Damage,” an exhibit from Katrina transplants-turned-Highland-artists Su Stella and Curt Harville. The show, which uses photos and memorabilia to recreate the experience of [...] The Salon de Shreveport Art Show will be held Friday, August 27, 6:00-8:00 pm, and Saturday, August 28, 8:00 am-3:00 pm, at Lila’s Deli & Bakery (440 Olive St). This Noel Community Arts Program sponsored show features Highland area artists including NCAP instructors. Friday evening will be a reception and Saturday [...] The loss of historic trees is a problem faced by many historic districts across the country, including Highland. When Hurricane Ike destroyed 40,000 trees in the city of Galveston, artists in their historic district came up with a creative solution by carving sculptures from the dead wood. Click here to see photos of the residents’ [...] Noel Methodist Church (520 Herndon St) will soon be holding its Summer Music & Art Camp, “Through the Looking Glass,” as a part of its Noel Community Arts Program (NCAP). The camp begins Monday, June 21 and runs through Friday, June 25 from 9:00am – 12:00pm. Children who have finished grades Kindergarten-5th will enjoy plenty [...] The Barnwell Center’s Hot Jazz on the Red Summer Concert Series features not only great music but art from Highland artists such as Kathryn Usher (kathrynusherart.blogspot.com), Karen Le Beau (klabeau.etsy.com), and Su Stella (ourfireflyranch.etsy.com). Check them out on Thursday nights on the back patio of the Barnwell from 6pm to 8pm, May 20 through June [...] Don’t miss Highland’s newest must-see event, the 2nd Annual St. George Greek…and More! Festival at St. George Greek Orthodox Church (1719 Creswell Ave), from Friday, May 14 to Sunday, May 16. Enjoy authentic Greek food, drink, music, dance, crafts, gifts…and more! Learn about Greek culture and the history of the Greek Orthodox Church in Shreveport. [...] |
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