tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318255422011-12-14T18:56:52.432-08:00We invite you to read our Shreveport / Bossier Blog regularly to see what is happening in the Shreveport / Bossier area. We will post as often as there is something of interest to post about. If there is an event coming up or maybe a movie being filmed in the area, we will post it here. So come back often.Valerie in Shreveporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15242367498041273888noreply@blogger.comBlogger161100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31825542.post-89379276016693323382007-02-20T20:09:00.000-08:002007-02-20T20:18:33.363-08:00<a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_p94MIoq-VgI/RdvH7p6qM1I/AAAAAAAAAAM/6I-CGyyYdiE/s1600-h/jeff-foxworthy[1].jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5033836836194759506" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_p94MIoq-VgI/RdvH7p6qM1I/AAAAAAAAAAM/6I-CGyyYdiE/s320/jeff-foxworthy%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Jeff Foxworthy will be in concert at the Horseshoe Riverdome on Friday, March 9, 2007 at 8 p.m.<br /><br />Foxworthy will be performing his comedy act at the Horseshoe Riverdome. Jeff is best known from his television show, "The Jeff Foxworthy Show", his hilarious routine, "You might be a Redneck," and the "Blue Collar Comedy Tour."<br /><br />It should be a great night of entertainment in a wonderful venue.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/31825542-8937927601669332338?l=shreveport-bossier-online-guide.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Valerie in Shreveporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15242367498041273888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31825542.post-59324812670670615472007-02-20T20:02:00.000-08:002007-02-20T20:04:33.972-08:00The Timberlake-Pink Combo has been cancelled for March. No date has been set to reschedule as of now. We are all holding our breath!! Justin COME BACK!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/31825542-5932481267067061547?l=shreveport-bossier-online-guide.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Valerie in Shreveporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15242367498041273888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31825542.post-1163049234261653592006-11-08T20:53:00.000-08:002006-11-08T21:15:50.443-08:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2633/3468/1600/pink.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2633/3468/320/pink.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2633/3468/1600/justin2.0.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2633/3468/320/justin2.0.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2633/3468/1600/justin2.jpg"></a><br />On Saturday, March 3rd Justin Timberlake will be at the CenturyTel Center with Pink!<br /><br />He's come along way since the Mickey Mouse Club and Star Search. Justin Timberlake is a bonafied headliner and makes his return to the CenturyTel Center in the Future Sex Love Show. Hot in her own right, Pink opens the show for what's sure to be a sell-out night. Don't miss it! What at SHOW!! Need I say more? Time: 7:30 Ticket Prices: $49.50-69.50<br /><br />Better Hurry!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/31825542-116304923426165359?l=shreveport-bossier-online-guide.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Valerie in Shreveporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15242367498041273888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31825542.post-1163047811963939552006-11-08T20:36:00.000-08:002006-11-08T20:51:58.790-08:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2633/3468/1600/fireworks.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2633/3468/320/fireworks.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The annual kick-off for the holiday season happens this year on November 25th downtown.<br /><br />The activities start at 4 p.m. with food and beverage vendors and Party Central will have lots of fun inflatable for the kids.<br /><br />At 5 p.m. Johnny Earthquake and the Moondogs will take the stage in RiverView Park.<br /><br />New this year, there will be an ICE rink in Festival Plaza from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br /><br />The 20 minute blast begins at 8:15 and is guaranteed to "WOW" and DAZZLE you! And if that isn't enough it will all be synchronized to holiday music.<br /><br />This is a MUST SEE!! Make plans to grab a spot at RiverView Park.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/31825542-116304781196393955?l=shreveport-bossier-online-guide.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Valerie in Shreveporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15242367498041273888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31825542.post-1162007526409156832006-10-27T20:49:00.000-07:002006-10-27T21:07:56.670-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2633/3468/1600/hootie.0.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2633/3468/320/hootie.0.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2633/3468/1600/hootie.jpg"></a>Hootie & The Blowfish will be appearing at Sam’s Town on Friday, November 17th !<br /><br />Their hits include: “Hold My Hand”, “Time”, “Only Want To Be With You” and “Let Her Cry” among many more.<br /><br />Their live concert begins at 8 p.m. on Friday, November 17th in the Grand Ballroom, 2nd level of the hotel. Tickets can be purchased at the Shreveport Trading Company. Tickets are $30 with a Prime Rewards card and $40 without. Its hot entertainment and cool times……….. at Sam’s Town Hotel &amp; Casino Shreveport.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/31825542-116200752640915683?l=shreveport-bossier-online-guide.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Valerie in Shreveporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15242367498041273888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31825542.post-1161832638275968622006-10-25T20:13:00.000-07:002006-10-27T20:44:24.866-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2633/3468/1600/louisiana%20food.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 94px" height="104" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2633/3468/320/louisiana%20food.jpg" width="162" border="0" /></a><br />Date: October 29, 2006<br /><br />The Knights of Columbus and KTBS Channel 3 bring us "A TASTE OF SHREVEPORT".<br /><br />Location: Shreveport Convention Center<br />Date/Time: October 29 from 11 - 2<br /><br />Come experience a taste of what area restaurants have to offer. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. You can get your ticket at any local Kroger Food Store. All proceeds benefit Holy Angels Residential Community. For more information, call 868-9008.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/31825542-116183263827596862?l=shreveport-bossier-online-guide.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Valerie in Shreveporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15242367498041273888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31825542.post-1161832390074547132006-10-25T20:08:00.000-07:002006-10-25T20:13:10.410-07:00You can't miss this wonderful fall tradition! <br /><br />Betty Virginia Park will be all lit up Thursday, October 26th. For the 15th year in a row, the pathways around the park will glow with the light of jack-o-lanterns carved by children, school classes, families and expert pumpkin artists. Pizza, soft drinks and other concessions will be available. Entertainment provuded by area school bands and choirs.<br />The fun starts at 5:30 p.m.<br /><br />Rain date is Oct. 27.<br /><br />Location:Betty Virginia Park, Line Avenue at Ockley, Shreveport, LA<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/31825542-116183239007454713?l=shreveport-bossier-online-guide.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Valerie in Shreveporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15242367498041273888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31825542.post-1161831998131028032006-10-25T20:06:00.000-07:002006-10-27T21:17:55.873-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2633/3468/1600/carnival3.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2633/3468/320/carnival3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />It's the 100th Anniversary of the State Fair of Louisiana. The theme for the fair this year is the WILD 100!!<br /><br />Hours of operation:<br />Begins Thursday, October 26th and runs through Sunday, November 12th. The fair will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.<br /><br />Prices at the Fairgrounds:<br /><br />Parking<br />$5.00<br />Ticket Prices<br />$8.00 Gate Admission $25.00 Pay-One-Price<br /><br /><strong>Discounted tickets</strong> will be available at Brookshire's and Super One again this year.<br /><br />Gate admission is $5.00 and Pay-One-Price tickets are $22.00. They will go on sale Friday, September 29 and will be on sale until Saturday, November 11, 2006.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/31825542-116183199813102803?l=shreveport-bossier-online-guide.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Valerie in Shreveporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15242367498041273888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31825542.post-1161791638418184892006-10-25T08:48:00.000-07:002006-10-25T08:53:58.510-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2633/3468/1600/monsters-inc.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2633/3468/320/monsters-inc.jpg" border="2" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Disney On Ice returns to the CenturyTel Center with the spectacular<br />Monsters,Inc. show. Bring the entire family to enjoy this wonderful<br />adaptation of one of the top grossing animated films of all time.<br />Performances on Nov. 2nd, 3rd and 4th.<br /><br />Multiple performances to choose from, so hurry and get your tickets!!<br /><br />See you at the show!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/31825542-116179163841818489?l=shreveport-bossier-online-guide.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Valerie in Shreveporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15242367498041273888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31825542.post-1161791224598354272006-10-25T08:39:00.000-07:002006-10-25T08:47:06.023-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2633/3468/1600/RascalFlatts.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: left" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2633/3468/320/RascalFlatts.jpg" border="2" /></a><br /><br />Rascal Flatts : Me & My Gang Tour<br />Plus Gary Allan &amp; Taylor Swift<br />Fri, Oct 27 - 8:00pm<br /><br />It all begins Friday for Gary LeVox, Joe Don Rooney and Jay DeMarcus.<br />It has been that way since they were playing for a handful of people in a<br />club in Nashville's Printers Alley. This year, Rascal Flatts are among the<br />top nominees for the 2006 CMA Awards, and they make their return<br />appearance with supporting acts Gary Allan and Taylor Swift at the<br />CenturyTel Center on October 27th.<br /><br />Tickets are on sale now. Don't miss this !!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/31825542-116179122459835427?l=shreveport-bossier-online-guide.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Valerie in Shreveporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15242367498041273888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31825542.post-1160285316056919682006-10-07T22:18:00.000-07:002006-10-07T22:28:36.293-07:00Fun at the River Front!<br /><br />Come eat, listen to live music, shop the arts and crafts booths and MORE!<br /><br />3 sound stages<br />24 food booths<br />120 venders<br />fun for all ages<br /><br />Starting Saturday, October 7th thru October 14th at Festival Plaza downtown Shreveport.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/31825542-116028531605691968?l=shreveport-bossier-online-guide.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Valerie in Shreveporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15242367498041273888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31825542.post-1154618067376663222006-08-03T08:06:00.000-07:002006-08-06T19:28:31.770-07:00Local NFL fans will experience a dream come true on Monday, August 21st in the Independence Stadium. The New Orleans Saints will play the Dallas Cowboys for a preseason game. And to top it all off, ESPN will be here to cover the event, so get ready to cheer! See you there!<br /><br />Tickets are available at the Independence Statium and can be purchased online at <a href="http://www.neworleanssaints.com">www.neworleanssaints.com</a>, by phone at 1.800.877.0898 or the Saint's Shreveport office at 318.525.0888. 7 p.m. $15-$150<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/31825542-115461806737666322?l=shreveport-bossier-online-guide.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Valerie in Shreveporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15242367498041273888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31825542.post-1154536706770569292006-08-02T09:29:00.000-07:002006-08-03T08:21:03.433-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2633/3468/1600/BC_property_retouch[1].jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2633/3468/400/BC_property_retouch%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a>As of Tuesday night around 8:00 p.m., the Isle of Capri Casino is no more. The new owners took Monday and Tuesday to stamp the new name of DiamondJacks on the place.<br /><br />Casino and Resort Overview:<br /><br />Welcome to DiamondJacks Casino & Resort, the newest gaming destination in Shreveport/Bossier City, LA.<br /><br />30,000+ square feet of exciting casino action<br />1,050 loose slots, 34 hot tables<br />Four first-class restaurants<br />Luxurious 570-suite hotel<br />22,000 sq. ft. of meeting space<br />Plus many other features and amenities<br /><br />The perfect combination for avid players who love to win!<br /><br />DiamondJacks Casino &amp; Resort is away from the congestion of downtown Shreveport, but right in the action of the exciting casino district, the new Louisiana Boardwalk, great golf, extensive shopping, outdoor recreation and attractions for the whole family.<br /><br />Come to DiamondJacks Casino & Resort-Bossier City, the perfect location for the perfect combination!<br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2633/3468/1600/dj_bc_header[1].jpg"></a><p align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2633/3468/1600/dj_bc_header[1].0.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 395px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 81px" height="81" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2633/3468/400/dj_bc_header%5B1%5D.jpg" width="400" border="0" /></a></p>Check out more at <a href="http://www.diamondjacks.com/bossiercity" target="_blank">http://www.diamondjacks.com/bossiercity</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/31825542-115453670677056929?l=shreveport-bossier-online-guide.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Valerie in Shreveporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15242367498041273888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31825542.post-1154459589175196842006-08-01T11:56:00.000-07:002006-08-01T12:14:06.153-07:00<strong>The Circus is coming to town !</strong><br /><br />The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will be at the CenturyTel Center for 4 days starting August 10th.<br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2633/3468/1600/circus.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2633/3468/320/circus.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />There will be evening performances on Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th.<br />Saturday and Sunday will have 2 performances daily.<br />Be sure to check with TicketMaster for exact schedules.<br /><br />You can call them at:<br />318-741-9700 or go online at<br /><a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com" target="_blank">http://www.ticketmaster.com</a><br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Shreveport / Bossier City - </strong></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Where there is always something going on!</strong></span><br /><a href="http://shreveport-bossier-online-guide.com" target="_blank">http://shreveport-bossier-online-guide.com</a> <div style="CLEAR: both; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0.25em"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/31825542-115445958917519684?l=shreveport-bossier-online-guide.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Valerie in Shreveporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15242367498041273888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31825542.post-1154456834272549162006-08-01T11:10:00.000-07:002006-08-01T11:33:59.256-07:00<strong>Hank Williams, Jr. in Concert at the CenturyTel Center</strong><br /><br /><strong>Saturday August 19, 2006</strong><br /><br />Are you ready for some music?<br />Shreveport native Hank Williams, Jr. will be performing at the CenturyTel Center at 8 p.m, Saturday, August 19. Tickets will be available at the CenturyTel Center Box Office and all Ticketmaster Outlets.<br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2633/3468/1600/hank-williams.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2633/3468/320/hank-williams.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />You can call them at:<br />318-741-9700 or go online at<br /><a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com" target="_blank">www.ticketmaster.com</a>.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><em>Don't miss this!</em></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Shreveport / Bossier City - </strong></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Where there is always something going on!</strong></span><br /><a href="http://shreveport-bossier-online-guide.com" target="_blank">http://shreveport-bossier-online-guide.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/31825542-115445683427254916?l=shreveport-bossier-online-guide.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Valerie in Shreveporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15242367498041273888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31825542.post-1154124191813330572006-07-28T14:56:00.000-07:002006-07-28T15:03:11.823-07:00Welcome All!<br /><br />We invite you to read our Shreveport/Bossier Blog regularly to see what is happening in the Shreveport/Bossier area. We will post as often as there is something of interest to post about.<br />If there is an event coming up or maybe a movie being filmed in the area, we will post it here.<br />So come back often.<br />Enjoy !<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/31825542-115412419181333057?l=shreveport-bossier-online-guide.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Valerie in Shreveporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15242367498041273888noreply@blogger.com