Highland Restoration Association

Highland Hertiage Featured in the Forum

kgay — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:45:26 +0000

Another beautiful Highland home is featured in the latest edition of the Forum! Tom and Elizabeth Arceneaux’s lovely Foursquare, which was also featured on the 2011 Holiday Tour of Homes, was built in the early 1900′s and has been owned by only two families. Elizabeth’s parents bought the home in 1948 and she and her [...]

‘Flowers Over the Graves of War’

kgay — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:05:42 +0000

Centenary College graduate James Eakin III will have a dual premiere of his doctoral composition “Flowers Over the Graves of War” at First United Methodist Church in Shreveport and Carnegie Hall in New York City. The local performance will be with the Centenary Choir, First Methodist Chamber Choir, soloists, and orchestra at the First United [...]

Banned in America

kgay — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:57:38 +0000

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 [...]

13th Annual World Religion Day

kgay — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:37:58 +0000

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 [...]

“The Cosmic Series” Exhibit at Lilah’s

kgay — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:03:49 +0000

During the month of January “The Cosmic Series” by C.S. Ellington will be on display’s at Lilah’s Deli and Bakery (440 Olive). The artist describes the series as “flowers suspended in the delicate colors of natural space. Abstracts using some of the same palette. I like a painting that causes the eyes of the viewer [...]

Be Aware of ‘Window Shopping’ This Holiday Season!

kgay — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 18:10:12 +0000

Mary Ellen Hoffman from Operation T-Bone reminds us to be aware that window shopping can take on a whole new meaning! During the holidays there is an increase in vehicle burglaries and “window shopping” can take place if valuables are left visible in your vehicle, because potential vandals can clearly look inside & see things [...]

Mambo Italiano!

kgay — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:06:19 +0000

Come and enjoy some great music and fine dining with Mr. Tracy Dawn & Friends at the Olive Street Bistro (1027 Olive St) for “Mambo Italiano” on Christmas Eve at 6:30pm. You’ll enjoy classic Top 40 and holiday themed music while feasting on authentic Italian cuisine at the 5 star rated Olive Street Bistro. For [...]

Current Cultural Offerings in the Highland Area

kgay — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 04:00:55 +0000

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 [...]