“Hurricane Damage” at Multicultural Center

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 [...]

Reminder: HRA District B Candidate Forum This Week

The HRA District B City Council Candidate Forum will be held this Thursday, Aug. 26th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Noel Methodist Church Fellowship Hall (520 Herndon St). The question portion of the forum, which will last from 6:30-8:00 pm, will be followed by a 30 minute mingle with beverages and cookies provided by [...]

Salon de Shreveport: A Highland Art Show

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 [...]

City Council District B Candidate Forum

HRA will be sponsoring a City Council District B Candidate Forum on Thursday, August 26 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Noel Methodist Church Fellowship Hall (520 Herndon St). All candidates for the District B city council seat will be invited to attend and share with us how they plan to represent the interests of [...]

Highland Jazz & Blues Fest Fundraiser

HRA’s neighborhood partner, Highland Jazz & Blues Fest, is holding a fundraiser for its 7th annual festival on Wednesday, June 30th at Buffalo Wild Wings (7441 Youree Dr). In addition to food, fun and beverages, folks from the HJ & BF will be at the restaurant from 6-8 pm with festival swag and [...]

First Farmer's Market ride success; second ride this week

Another ride to the Farmer’s Market is scheduled for this Saturday.  Bicyclists meet at 8:45 a.m. in the Columbia Park parking lot (or earlier for those wanting fine breakfast fuel at the Columbia Cafe) and roll out at 9:00 a.m. sharp.  The route will be Creswell Ave to Marshall St; it only takes [...]

Takin' It to the Streets

On Saturday, June 19 from 12pm to 5pm the Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission will be hosting its third Takin’ It to the Streets, a concert and give-away event for those in need, in the Centenary Gold Dome (Kings Hwy and Woodlawn Ave).  Food, clothing, hygiene products, medical supplies, and other services will be provided to the [...]

Noel Community Arts Summer Camp

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 [...]