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In today’s Shreveport Buzz:

• 🏹 Basic Archery Instruction – Aim for a New Skill

• 🌿 Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale

• 🌽 Bossier City Farmers Market

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THE DIGEST

🔭 Explore the Night Sky at Shreveport Observatory's Star Party

• Stargazers, unite! The Shreveport Observatory is hosting a celestial celebration where you can check out the cosmos up close. Bring your curiosity and catch a glimpse of the galaxies! 🌌 Click Here

💃 Inside the Shreveport Cotillion Ball Announcement Party

• Glamour and gowns galore! Take a peek at the dazzling moments from the Shreveport Cotillion Ball Announcement Party, where Southern tradition meets high fashion. ✨ Click Here

🌸 Shreveport Garden Study Club Hosts Flower Show with Regional Flair

• Petals, paint, and plenty of talent! The Shreveport Garden Study Club's flower show brought together artists and horticulturists from five states for a blooming good time. 🌺 Click Here

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE CITY?

🎯 American Cornhole Organization Tournament – ACO Shreveport Major & Pro Series Event

Watch the pros toss bags and battle for glory in this exciting regional ACO tournament.

📅 Date: April 4, 2025
📍 Location: Bossier City, LA
🌟 Want to compete or attend? Details here

💃 Golden Girls Party

Put on your best Blanche or Dorothy look and enjoy trivia, cocktails, and golden vibes all night long!

📅 Date: April 4, 2025
📍 Location: Bossier City, LA
🍰 Don't miss the cheesecake: RSVP here

🎶 Wicked Sing-Along Movie in the Park

Belt out your favorite tunes from Wicked under the stars—perfect for fans and families alike!

📅 Date: April 4, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🧙‍♀️ Sing your heart out: Event Details

🎨 DIY Paintbrush Art

Create your own unique paintbrush masterpiece in this fun, hands-on creative workshop.

📅 Date: April 4, 2025
📍 Location: Bossier City, LA
🖌️ Secure your spot: Sign Up Here

🔥 Bittercreek Barbecue Pop-Up

Barbecue lovers, rejoice—Bittercreek’s bringing the heat and smoky goodness to town for one day only!

📅 Date: April 4, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🍖 Get the details: Pop-Up Link

📸 Easter Photo Timert

Capture sweet Easter memories with themed photo ops, springtime props, and family fun.

📅 Date: April 4, 2025
📍 Location: Bossier City, LA
🐰 Say cheese! Book your time

🎭 Wizard of Oz – Follow the Yellow Brick Road Live

Bring the whole family to enjoy a live performance of the timeless classic with all your favorite characters.
📅 Date: April 5, 2025
📍 Location: Bossier City, LA
🌈 Don’t miss this magical journey through Oz!
👉 Showtime Info

🏆 ACO Shreveport Major & Pro Series Cornhole Tournament

Watch elite-level cornhole competition or toss a few bags yourself at this fun and competitive ACO event.
📅 Date: April 5, 2025
📍 Location: Bossier City, LA
🎯 Bring the heat and aim for glory in this regional tournament!
👉 Tournament Info

🐾 Canine Carnival Gala – A Pawsh Fundraiser

Dress your pups and party in style at this glamorous event benefiting animal welfare in Northwest Louisiana.
📅 Date: April 5, 2025
📍 Location: Greenwood, LA
🐶 All the bark for a great cause—don’t miss the gala fun!
👉 Gala Details

🎩 ****Big Hat Garden Soirée – Sip, Socialize & Stun

Put on your most fabulous hat and step into a garden party filled with Southern charm, cocktails, and connections.
📅 Date: April 5, 2025
📍 Location: Greenwood, LA
🌸 Garden glam meets good vibes—hat’s off to spring style!
👉 Event Link

🌿 Spring Plant Sale – Hosted by Master Gardeners

Stock up on your garden essentials and get expert advice at this highly anticipated seasonal plant sale.
📅 Date: April 5, 2025
📍 Location: Barksdale AFB, LA
🌻 Dig into gardening season with local pros!
👉 Plant Sale Info

🏹 Basic Archery Instruction – Aim for a New Skill

Ever wanted to learn archery? This beginner-friendly course is the perfect place to start your bullseye journey.
📅 Date: April 4, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🎯 Bows, arrows, and instruction—target a new hobby!
👉 Learn More

🥚 Easter Eggstravaganza – Spring Fun for the Whole Family

Hop into the season with egg hunts, games, and sweet treats at this festive community celebration.
📅 Date: April 4, 2025
📍 Location: Benton, LA
🐰 Don’t forget your baskets—eggs-citement awaits!
👉 Eggstravaganza Info

🐾 HSNWLA Presents Canine Carnival Gala!

An evening of entertainment and fun benefiting the medical needs of dogs under the care of the Humane Society of Northwest Louisiana.

📅 Date: April 5, 2025
📍 Location: Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, Greenwood, LA
🔗 Event Details

🥚 Easter Eggstravaganza

A family-friendly event featuring egg hunts, games, and more. Bring your baskets and enjoy the festivities.

📅 Date: April 5, 2025
📍 Location: Cypress Black Bayou Recreation and Water Conservation District, Benton, LA
🔗 Event Details

🎯 American Cornhole Organization Tournament – ACO Shreveport Major & Pro Series Event

Witness top cornhole players compete in this major tournament.

📅 Date: April 5, 2025
📍 Location: Bossier City Civic Center, Bossier City, LA
🔗 Event Details

🧹 Broom Making Workshop with Dana Mateo

Learn the traditional craft of broom making in this hands-on workshop.

📅 Date: April 5, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🔗 Event Details

🏃 Daisy Dash 5K

Participate in this invigorating 5K run and enjoy the community spirit.

📅 Date: April 5, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🔗 Event Details

📚 Authors in April 2025

Celebrate literature with author readings, signings, and discussions.

📅 Date: April 5, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🔗 Event Detailss

🎨 Artipsy Boots on the Ground Paint Party

Unleash your creativity at this themed paint party.

📅 Date: April 5, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🔗 Event Details

🐰 Kids Afternoon Tea with Peter Rabbit

A charming tea-time experience for children with themed treats and a visit from Peter Rabbit himself!

📅 Date: April 6, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🫖 Ready for a whimsical afternoon? Get the details here.

🎨 Oyster Art Cross on Wood Workshop

Create a unique decorative cross using oyster shells and wood—perfect for spring or Easter-themed home decor!

📅 Date: April 6, 2025
📍 Location: Bossier City, LA
🔗 Sign up to get creative: Workshop Details

🏃‍♂️ Lucky 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon – Bossier City

Lace up and hit the pavement in this festive race event for all fitness levels with medals, swag, and more.

📅 Date: April 6, 2025
📍 Location: Bossier City, LA
🍀 Register now for the run: Race Info

🎩 2025 Alpha Esquire Beautillion

A prestigious evening showcasing the excellence of young men in leadership, education, and community service.

📅 Date: April 6, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🌟 Celebrate their achievements: Beautillion Details

🩰 Wizard of Oz

🩰 Wizard of Oz

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

87 🌡️ 73 | 🌩️ | 98% 💧 | 💨 SE 16 mph​

Note: Cloudy, becoming windier and humid with a couple of heavy thunderstorms this afternoon; storms can bring flash flooding, damaging winds, and even a tornado.

Severe Weather Alert:​

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

Saturday

76 🌡️ 52 | 🌩️ | 65% 💧 | 💨 SE 15 mph​

Note: Stormy weather with thunderstorms expected throughout the day; high temperatures around 76°F (25°C), with lows near 52°F (11°C).

Severe Weather Alert:​

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

Sunday

54 🌡️ 44 | ☁️ | 40% 💧 | 💨 N 12 mph​

Note: Breezy in the morning with a chance of early showers; mostly cloudy and cooler throughout the day.

Severe Weather Alert:​

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

EXTRA SPRINKLES

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LIVE MUSIC BOOGIE

Friday

Louisiana Grandstand | Ward Davis | 6:00 PM
The Strand Theatre | Black Jacket Symphony | 6:00 PM
Nicky's Mexican Restaurant | Raven | 6:00 PM
Louisiana Downs Casino | That Girl DJ | 6:00 PM
Margaritaville Resort Casino | Larry Fleet | 7:00 PM
Hurricane Alley Live | Justin Sanders Band | 7:00 PM
Anxious | The Elks Club | 7:00 PM
Opera Centenary | Henry Purcell | 7:30 PM
Fat Jacks Oyster | Red River Revival | 8:00 PM
Lake Street Bar | First Fridays Zydeco | 9:00 PM

Saturday

Louisiana Grandstand | Nolan Taylor | 12:00 AM
Rowdy Creek Ranch | Darrin Morris Band | 1:00 PM
Shreveport Community Church | The Williamsons | 5:00 PM
Anxious | El Potrillo 70th Street | 5:30 PM
Louisiana Downs Casino | Jake Gill | 6:00 PM
El Jimador Mexican | The Lovers | 6:00 PM
Casa Cantina | Jimmy Wooten | 6:00 PM
Andrew Toole | Tia Juanita's Fish Camp | 6:30 PM
Ki' Mexico | Destiny & The Groove Kings | 6:30 PM
Louisiana Grandstand | Ward Davis | 7:00 PM
Red Bone Magic Brewing | Heather Linn and The Deacons | 7:00 PM
Live Casino | Tyler Tillman | 7:00 PM
Bear's | JaQuan Bday Bash | 7:00 PM
The Strand Theatre | Black Jacket Symphony | 7:30 PM
Opera Centenary | Henry Purcell | 7:30 PM
The Noble Savage | Pocket Change Live | 8:00 PM
Fat Jacks Oyster | Outlaw Republic Band | 8:00 PM
Frank's Live | Sonny, Jenn & Friends | 8:30 PM
Whiskey River Country | Dusty Rose Band | 9:00 PM

Sunday

The Strand Theatre | Black Jacket Symphony | 12:30 AM
New Live Ministries | Debra Perry & Jaidyn's Call | 10:30 AM
Redemption Worship Center | The Williamsons | 10:30 AM
Flying Heart Brewing & Pub | Dueling Pianos Brunch | 11:00 AM
Lake Street Bar | TheWildmanScoob - First Sundays | 6:00 PM
Tia Juanita's Fish Camp | Matthew Marcus McDaniel | 6:00 PM
Cypress Baptist Church | Josh Baldwin | 7:00 PM
Cypress Baptist Church | Chris Ekiss | 7:00 PM

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