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In today’s Shreveport Buzz:

• ✈️ Defenders of Liberty Air Show 2025 – Soar into the Sky!

• 🩰 Swan Lake – Performed by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine

• 🏡 Downtown Shreveport Tour of Homes – Historic Elegance Unlocked

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THE DIGEST

🚎 Hop on the 318 Trolley-Q and Taste Shreveport’s BBQ Scene

• Get saucy with the Festie Besties! The 318 Trolley-Q is rolling through town for 318 Restaurant Week, serving up smoked meats and local BBQ faves with a side of fun. Ride, eat, repeat! 🍖 Click Here

🎉 John Atkins Hosts Announcement Party for Public Service Commissioner Bid

• Political season is heating up! Commissioner John Atkins made it official at a lively announcement party, declaring his bid for Public Service Commissioner. See who showed up and what he had to say! 🗳️ Click Here

🏢 Mayor Arceneaux & City Leaders Sign G-Unit Lease Agreement

• It’s officially official! Mayor Arceneaux and city officials have signed a lease agreement with G-Unit, marking a major milestone in Shreveport’s downtown revitalization plans. Big things are coming! 🔑 Click Here

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE CITY?

🚁 AAHF Helicopter Ride Event – Shreveport from Above!

Experience thrilling aerial views over Shreveport with this unique helicopter ride opportunity hosted by AAHF at the Downtown Airport.

📅 Date: March 28, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport Downtown Airport, LA
🌤️ Ready for liftoff? Soar through the skies and book your ride now!
👉 Details & Registration

🏒 Mudbugs vs. Oklahoma Warriors – Geek’d Con Night on Ice!

Celebrate fandom and hockey during Geek’d Weekend as the Shreveport Mudbugs face off with the Oklahoma Warriors in an electrifying match.

📅 Date: March 28, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🦸 Suit up, bring the cosplay, and cheer for the Mudbugs!
👉 Event Info

🎣 Texas BASS Nation Tournament – Angler’s Showdown!

Competitive bass fishing returns to Shreveport with the Texas BASS Nation Tournament. Watch top anglers cast lines for big wins!

📅 Date: March 28, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🐟 Don’t miss the action on the water with serious fish tales ahead!
👉 More Info

🩰 Swan Lake – Performed by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine

Witness the beauty and grace of classical ballet as the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine brings Swan Lake to life in a breathtaking performance.

📅 Date: March 28, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
✨ Fall into the magic of Tchaikovsky’s timeless masterpiece.
👉 Get Tickets

💿 I Love the 90’s Drag Show – Throwback Extravaganza

Throw it back with fierce drag performances inspired by 90s music, fashion, and pop culture! This event is pure nostalgia and glam.

📅 Date: March 28, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
💄 Ready to spice up your night? Don’t miss the 90s vibes and unforgettable performances!
👉 Event Details

🎤 Pop-Up Comedy Club at The Tap – Laughs On Tap

Get ready to bust a gut at The Tap with hilarious sets from local comedians in a casual, high-energy atmosphere.

📅 Date: March 29, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
😂 Ready to roll with laughter? Don't miss this comedy pop-up!
👉 Event Link

✈️ Defenders of Liberty Air Show 2025 – Soar into the Sky

Witness gravity-defying stunts, fighter jet flyovers, and thrilling aerial performances during Barksdale's biggest aviation event of the year.

📅 Date: March 29, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport-Bossier, LA
🔥 Ready for takeoff? Grab your spot at the air show today!
👉 Full Details

🍷 Catahoula Wine Mixer – Sip, Savor & Socialize

Relax and enjoy live music, wine tastings, and local bites in a festive outdoor vibe at the Catahoula Wine Mixer.

📅 Date: March 29, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🍇 Ready to raise a glass? This mixer is your weekend toast!
👉 More Info

🎭 Josh Johnson – The Flowers Comedy Tour

Emmy-nominated comedian and Shreveport native Josh Johnson brings his sharp wit and hilarious stories home for a night you won’t forget.

📅 Date: March 29, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🌸 Grab your tickets and get ready to laugh out loud!
👉 Show Details

🎶 Till 1 Orange & White Concert Party – HBCU Pride + Live Music

Turn up the energy with this high-impact concert party celebrating HBCU culture, student pride, and big vibes all night.

📅 Date: March 29, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🎤 Catch the beat and rep your colors!
👉 Event Details

🎉 Magale Fest – A Celebration of Art, Culture, and Music

Join in a vibrant community festival packed with live performances, local vendors, food trucks, and art installations.

📅 Date: March 29, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🎨 Celebrate creativity at this colorful cultural fest!
👉 View Info

🧜‍♀️ Mermaid Breakfast – Under the Sea Magic

Families and little ones are invited to enjoy breakfast and storytime with mermaids in an enchanting underwater-themed setting.

📅 Date: March 29, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🐚 Dive into a dreamy breakfast experience!
👉 Details Here

🎭 Shreveport Opera Presents Carmen – A Passionate Classic

The powerful story of Carmen comes alive on stage in a dazzling operatic performance filled with drama, romance, and unforgettable music.

📅 Date: March 29, 2025
📍 Location: Bossier City, LA
🎶 Opera lovers, this is your night!
👉 Reserve Your Seat

🎨 DIY Beaded Pelican – Craft Your Southern Spirit

Join this hands-on creative workshop to design and bead your very own decorative pelican – a Louisiana favorite!

📅 Date: March 29, 2025
📍 Location: Bossier City, LA
🖌️ Get crafty and take home something unique!
👉 Workshop Info

🌽 LSU Health PT Cornhole Tournament – Toss for a Cause

Teams compete in a spirited cornhole tournament to support LSU Health Shreveport’s Physical Therapy program. Food, fun, and prizes await!

📅 Date: March 29, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🏆 Show off your aim and support a good cause!
👉 Register Here

💍 Brides & Bubbly – Sip, Plan & Say Yes to the Dress

Brides-to-be, come out for bubbly, vendors, giveaways, and inspiration for your big day at this fun bridal bash!

📅 Date: March 29, 2025
📍 Location: Bossier City, LA
🥂 Celebrate your engagement in style!
👉 Full Event Info

🙏 Praise with Purpose – I Am Her Dance Workshop

Experience healing, empowerment, and movement through this praise dance workshop designed to uplift and encourage women of all ages.

📅 Date: March 29, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
💃 Ready to dance with purpose?
👉 Workshop Link

🎸 Fred Armisen: Comedy for Musicians (But Everyone is Welcome)

Enjoy an evening of music-driven humor as Fred Armisen brings his signature comedy style tailored for musicians—and anyone who loves great laughs!

📅 Date: March 30, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🎶 Whether you’re a music buff or just love clever comedy, this show hits all the right notes!
👉 Event Link

🏡 Downtown Shreveport Tour of Homes – Unlock Local History

Take a walking tour through the charming historic homes of downtown Shreveport and uncover their architecture, stories, and preserved beauty.

📅 Date: March 30, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🗝️ Perfect for history lovers, architecture fans, or those looking for unique local experiences!
👉 Tour Details

👑 Unapologetically HER: Boss Bae’s Brunch – Elevate. Empower. Enjoy.

Celebrate womanhood with inspiring speakers, stylish vibes, delicious food, and purposeful networking at this exclusive empowerment brunch.

📅 Date: March 30, 2025
📍 Location: Bossier City, LA
🥂 Calling all Boss Baes ready to connect, grow, and shine!
👉 Brunch Info

🍽️ The Art of Soul with Chef Tootie Morrison (SOLD OUT)

A soulful night of fine cuisine and storytelling, hosted by the dynamic Chef Tootie Morrison, celebrating culinary culture and heritage.

📅 Date: March 30, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🌟 Missed this sold-out event? Stay connected for Chef Tootie’s next soulful experience.
👉 Event Listing

CIVIL INSIGHT

​​🌞 Mayor's Summer Internship Program 2025

The City of Shreveport is excited to announce the 2025 Mayor's Summer Internship Program (MSIP), offering local undergraduate and recent graduate students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in municipal government.​

Program Duration:

• June 2, 2025 – July 11, 2025 (6 weeks)​

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM​

• 30 hours per week​

Compensation:

• This is a paid internship.​

Submission Details:

• Deadline: April 25, 2025, by 4:00 PM.​

• Mailing Address:​

  Mayor’s Summer Internship Program
  Attention: Tari T. Bradford
  Office of the Mayor
  505 Travis Street, Suite 200
  Shreveport, LA 71101​

• Contact Information:​

  Phone: (318) 673-5050
  

For more information and to access the application form, click here.

WEATHER

Friday

74 🌡️ 65 | 🌧️ | 98% 💧 | 💨 SE 12 mph​

Note: Breezy with rain, some heavy, and a thunderstorm; high temperatures around 74°F (23°C), with lows near 65°F (18°C).

Severe Weather Alert:​

A Tornado Watch is in effect until 9:00 PM CDT for the following Louisiana parishes: Beauregard, Bossier, Caddo, Calcasieu, Cameron, De Soto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, Vernon, and Webster. Please stay alert and follow guidance from local authorities.

Saturday

82 🌡️ 68 | 🌦️ | 84% 💧 | 💨 S 11 mph​

Note: Partly sunny with scattered clouds and occasional rain showers; humid conditions expected.

Severe Weather Alert:​

A Tornado Watch is in effect until 9:00 PM CDT for several Louisiana parishes, including Caddo Parish, which encompasses Shreveport. Residents are advised to stay alert and follow guidance from local authorities.

Saturday

82 🌡️ 58 | 🌦️ | 84% 💧 | 💨 S 11 mph​

Note: Breezy and humid with showers and a heavier thunderstorm; cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon; thunderstorms can bring hail and damaging winds.

Severe Weather Alert:​

A Tornado Watch is in effect until 9:00 PM CDT for several Louisiana parishes, including Caddo Parish, which encompasses Shreveport. Residents are advised to stay alert and follow guidance from local authorities.

EXTRA SPRINKLES

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LIVE MUSIC BOOGIE

Friday

El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant | Kent Gill | 5:30 PM
Louisiana Downs Casino & Racetrack | 3 Amigos | 6:00 PM
Sonora Prime | Jimmy Wooten | 6:00 PM
Taqueria San Miguel II on Benton Road | Lyrical Valor | 6:00 PM
Ki’ Mexico | Kings of Pleasure | 6:30 PM
Nicky’s Louisiana Downs | Plan Z Band | 6:30 PM
Casa Jimador | Lee Denton | 6:30 PM
Nicky’s on Viking Drive | The Brothers Band | 6:30 PM
The Market Restaurant | Ivee | 6:30 PM
El Portrillo | Full Circle | 6:30 PM
Fumble’s Bar & Grill | Christopher Gates Music | 7:00 PM
Louisiana Grandstand | Eli Young Band | 7:00 PM
Hurricane Alley LIVE | Josh Love Band | 7:00 PM
Elk’s Club & Lodge | Raven | 7:00 PM
Artipsy | GumboDelux Band for Canvas & Cocktails | 7:00 PM
Shreveport Moose Lodge | Clay Logan | 7:30 PM
1931 Lounge inside Horseshoe Casino | Crowd | 8:00 PM
The Noble Savage | Dr. Robert Band | 8:00 PM
Margaritaville Casino | Frank Foster | 8:00 PM
West End Throttle Bar | Timera Clark | 9:00 PM
The Korner Lounge | Radio Disney Drag Show | 10:00 PM
Bear's | I Love the 90’s: Drag Show | 10:00 PM

Saturday

Casa Cantina | Jimmy Wooten | 6:00 PM
Louisiana Downs Casino | BLUEZ BOYZ | 6:00 PM
Sonora Prime | Casey Martin | 6:00 PM
Benton Methodist Church | Sacred Music Concert | 6:00 PM
Casa Jimador | The Lovers | 6:30 PM
VFW | Flashback | 6:30 PM
Ki’ Mexico | Jerry Lee | 6:30 PM
Cowhand Saloon | Down-Home | 7:00 PM
Hurricane Alley LIVE | The Barksdale Bubble Band | 7:00 PM
East Bank Theatre | Comedy Show featuring Garrett Nelson, James Carley & Benjamin Neeley | 7:00 PM
Live Casino | Clint Black | 7:00 PM
1931 Lounge inside Horseshoe Casino | Crowd | 8:00 PM
The Noble Savage | Charlotte's Web Band | 8:00 PM
Bayou Thunder Saloon | Snakebone | 8:00 PM
Strange Brew | LVVRS, Jim Reed, & @slurredwordsmusic | 9:00 PM
The Tiki Bar | Old Skool | 9:00 PM
Bear’s | Feral Daughters, Blanket Of M & Jim Reed | 9:00 PM
Frank’s Live (Frank’s Pizza) | Zach Edwards & the Medicine with Dirtfoot | 10:00 PM
Uptown Bar & Lounge | Young Bleu | 10:00 PM

Sunday

River of Life Church | Elevate - Youth Night | 6:00 PM

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