Schools have officially reopened here in Shreveport, but not much is still happening in the arts and entertainment fields.
From new murals debuting in the city, to where to go if you’re looking for new places to eat outside of Shreveport, to nonprofits looking to nourish and educate their communities, all about it here. There is something you may have missed.
food discovery
Being in a rutted restaurant can sometimes feel daunting to leave the city just to try something new. Try three restaurants just 30 minutes from Shreveport.
community service
There’s a GoFundMe, hosted by local counselor Valencia Jones, aimed at helping high school students pick up personal hygiene essentials for the back-to-school term. High school is scary enough without worrying about access to hygiene products. Learn more about Jones and her “Blessed Bag.”
beautiful shreveport
Local artists Ka’Davien Baylor, Ben Moss, Eric Francis and Willie A. Love have been hard at work creating a new mural for downtown Shreveport. A new mural was unveiled and dedicated by Shreveport celebrities on Thursday, August 4th.
first ant on picnic
Antonio Zavals and her husband, Taylor Stevens, live green and self-sufficient lives and founded this non-profit organization around the same ideas. Learn all about First Ants and their mission to provide fresh produce and education to needy communities.
Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
The Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium is nearly 100 years old and has a rich performance history. Take a closer look at the heritage of ‘Muni’ and walk through generations of history, ghosts and more.
Meredith G. White is an arts and culture reporter for the Shreveport Times. You can find her on her Facebook as Meredith G. White and on Instagram. twitter Send an email to [email protected] as @meredithgwhite.