Noel Memorial Library will be holding a reception and the opening of an exhibit in memory of Shreveport historian and Highland resident Eric J. Brock at the LSU-Shreveport Archives (third floor of Noel Memorial Library on the LSUS campus) on Tuesday, March 13, from 3pm-5pm. Some of you may know that Eric donated a great [...]
In honor of the First Amendment, the ACLU of Louisiana will host Shreveport’s 2nd public celebration of freedom of expression on Sunday, January 22 from 5pm-8pm. The “Banned in America” celebration will be held at The Philadelphia Center (2200 Centenary Blvd). The event, free and open to the public, will feature readings, songs, poetry and [...]
Learn about world religions from the people who live them at the 13th Annual World Religion Day on Saturday, January 21st from 1pm-5pm at the Highland Center (520 Olive). The purpose of the event is “to foster world peace, harmony, and understanding. We will accomplish these goals through education and communication via exhibits and demonstrations [...]
Looking for some culture this holiday season? Look no further than the Highland area! The Meadows Museum (2911 Centenary Blvd) is currently featuring two exhibits: ”Species in Crisis: Endangered Flora” through December 31st and “The History and Collections of the Masur Museum of Art” through February 12. Visit the Meadows website at www.centenary.edu/meadows for for [...]
The 61st Annual Shreveport Symphony Nena Wideman International Piano Competition will take place Friday, December 2, through Sunday, December 4, in the Anderson Auditorium of the Hurley School of Music, located on the Centenary College campus. The event is free and open to the public with donations accepted at the door. Forty-three contestants, ranging in [...]
The story that has captivated generations is now a emotion-packed musical! C.E. Byrd High School Drama Department presents Little Women the Musical from September 29 – October 1, 2011. Shows will be at 7:00 PM in the C.E. Byrd Auditorium (3201 Line Ave); tickets are $10. The play is directed by Ryan Williams, with choreography [...]
The 25th Annual Centenary Book Bazaar will be held Friday, September 9, from 4pm to 9 pm, and Saturday, September 10, from 9am until 4pm. Admission is free and open to the public. More than 80,000 items will be available for purchase, including paperback and hardback books as well as audio and visual materials such [...]
While Highland is one of the more bicycle-friendly neighborhoods in Shreveport, there are many people who are still confused about how to properly ride a bike in an urban environment. The League of American Bicyclists has released a video called “The Rights and Duties of Cyclists” which clarifies how to safely ride on city streets. [...]