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In today’s Shreveport Buzz:

• 🍀 St. Paddy’s Day Bingo – Luck & Laughs Await

• 🚛 BPCC Launches CDL Program to Meet Demand for Skilled Commercial Drivers

• 🍽️ The 318 Food Fest – A Culinary Celebration of the Region

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💰 American Advertising Federation Donates $1,500 to The Arc Caddo-Bossier

• Giving back through creativity! The American Advertising Federation of Shreveport-Bossier donated $1,500 from its 2025 American Advertising Awards to support The Arc Caddo-Bossier. A great win for a great cause! 🎨 Click Here

🏢 Petroleum Tower to Be Transformed Into Apartments & Retail Space

• Big changes ahead! The historic Petroleum Tower in downtown Shreveport is set for a makeover, with plans to convert the space into modern apartments and retail spots. A fresh new chapter for the city skyline! 🏙️ Click Here

🚛 BPCC Launches CDL Program to Meet Demand for Skilled Commercial Drivers

• Hitting the road to success! BPCC is launching a new CDL training program to prepare students for careers in the high-demand trucking industry. A great opportunity for those looking for stable, well-paying jobs! 🚛 Click Here

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE CITY?

🌟 Fun Zone Glow Night – A Neon Adventure for All Ages!

Experience an evening of glowing fun with interactive games, music, and excitement for the whole family.

📅 Date: March 14, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🎉 Light up the night with an unforgettable experience!
👉 Get more details here

🏒 Shreveport Mudbugs vs. Odessa Jackalopes – 9th Annual Pooches at the Pond!

Cheer on the Mudbugs while enjoying a special dog-friendly hockey night at the Hirsch Coliseum.

📅 Date: March 14, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🐶 Bring your furry friend and enjoy a night of thrilling hockey!
👉 Learn more here

🎩 The Leah Etiquette Workshop – Social Skills & Confidence Building

A refined workshop for young individuals to learn essential etiquette, manners, and leadership skills.

📅 Date: March 14, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🌟 Help your child master the art of social grace!
👉 Find out more here

🎭 Thirteen: The Musical – A Coming-of-Age Story in Song

This energetic, feel-good musical explores the ups and downs of being a teenager through humor and heartwarming music.

📅 Date: March 14, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🎶 Don’t miss this dynamic performance!
👉 Get tickets here

🐾 Pooches on the Pond – A Fun Night Out for You & Your Dog!

Bring your pup for a dog-friendly event filled with entertainment, treats, and a great hockey game!

📅 Date: March 14, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🐕 A special night for dog lovers and sports fans alike!
👉 Join the fun here

🎡 Spring Break Bash – East Side Edition!

A lively celebration featuring games, food, and entertainment to kick off spring break in style.

📅 Date: March 14, 2025
📍 Location: Bossier City, LA
🌸 Start your break with an epic party!
👉 More info here

🎨 Ladies Night Stiletto Wood Cut Paint Party – Paint, Sip, & Socialize!

Unleash your creativity while painting a chic stiletto wood cutout in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

📅 Date: March 14, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
👠 Grab your girls and make it a night to remember!
👉 Reserve your spot here

🏒 Shreveport Mudbugs vs. Odessa Jackalopes – Loving Louisiana Night

Celebrate Louisiana pride while cheering on the Mudbugs in an electrifying hockey matchup!

📅 Date: March 15, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
⚜️ Don’t miss this Louisiana-themed game night!
👉 Get tickets here

🎉 318 Day Festival – Celebrating Shreveport & Bossier Culture

A vibrant festival featuring live music, food, and local artists, honoring everything that makes the 318 special!

📅 Date: March 15, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🎶 Come support local culture and enjoy a fantastic day of fun!
👉 Learn more here

🎨 BAC Youth Art Classes – A Creative Learning Experience!

Introduce your kids to the world of art through engaging and fun youth classes at the Bossier Arts Council.

📅 Date: March 15, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🖌️ Let young artists explore their creativity!
👉 Register here

🍀 Paddy in the Plaza – Shreveport’s Largest St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

Get ready for a night of Irish music, green beer, and festive fun at this exciting St. Patrick’s Day event!

📅 Date: March 15, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🎶 Wear your green and join the party!
👉 Get details here

🌆 318 Weekend – A Community Celebration

Celebrate the heartbeat of the 318 with food, music, and entertainment showcasing local businesses and talent.

📅 Date: March 15, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🎤 Support local and enjoy a weekend of fun!
👉 More info here

🐶 Best in Sheaux 2025 – A Glamorous Dog Show Fundraiser

A stylish and entertaining dog show featuring adorable pups competing for the title of "Best in Sheaux!"

📅 Date: March 15, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🐕 Don’t miss this pawsome event for a great cause!
👉 Find out more here

🍻 Paddy in the Plaza – The Ultimate St. Paddy’s Party

Join the biggest St. Patrick’s Day bash in Shreveport with live music, drinks, and endless fun!

📅 Date: March 15, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🍀 Grab your green and let’s celebrate!
👉 Get the details here

🥊 Dement Brothers Boxing Club – St. Patrick’s Day Patio Party

Enjoy an exciting boxing event at The Hangar with live fights and an Irish-themed celebration!

📅 Date: March 15, 2025
📍 Location: Bossier City, LA
🥊 Catch the action-packed fights and enjoy the festivities!
👉 Check it out here

🏺 Spring Pottery Fair – Discover Local Handmade Art

Explore a beautiful collection of handcrafted pottery from talented local artists at this seasonal fair.

📅 Date: March 15, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🎨 Find unique pieces and support local artisans!
👉 See event details here

🎬 Designing Women Paint & Watch Party – A Fun Girls’ Night Out!

Sip, paint, and watch an episode of Designing Women while enjoying a relaxed, creative atmosphere.

📅 Date: March 15, 2025
📍 Location: Bossier City, LA
🎨 Get artsy and nostalgic at this fun-filled event!
👉 Reserve your spot here

🍀 St. Paddy’s Day Bingo – Luck & Laughs Await!

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a night of bingo, drinks, and festive fun!

📅 Date: March 15, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🎰 Try your luck and win big!
👉 Join the fun here

👑 Purple Reign Fashion Show – A Night of Style & Elegance

Experience a dazzling evening of high fashion and creativity at the Purple Reign Fashion Show, showcasing the latest trends and local designers.

📅 Date: March 16, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
✨ Get ready for a runway experience like no other!
👉 More details here

🍽️ The 318 Food Fest – A Culinary Celebration of the Region

Indulge in a mouthwatering experience at The 318 Food Fest, featuring delicious dishes, local flavors, and live cooking demonstrations from some of the best chefs in the area.

📅 Date: March 16, 2025
📍 Location: Shreveport, LA
🔥 Savor the flavors of the 318 at this must-attend food festival!
👉 See event details here

CIVIL INSIGHT

🛠️ Invitation for Bids: Carpet and Vinyl Flooring Installation (IFB 25-09)

Bid Period: February 24, 2025, 8:00 AM – March 17, 2025, 3:00 PM​

Location: Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA 71101​

Details: The Parish of Caddo is inviting sealed bids for carpet and vinyl flooring installation services. Interested contractors should submit their bids within the specified period.

🧹 Request for Proposals: Janitorial Services (RFP 25-07R)

Proposal Period: February 24, 2025, 8:00 AM – March 20, 2025, 3:00 PM​

Location: Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA 71101​

Details: The Parish of Caddo is seeking proposals for janitorial services. Interested service providers should submit their proposals within the specified period.

🌸 Spring Break – Schools Closed

Dates: March 10 – March 14, 2025​

Details: Caddo Parish Public Schools will be closed for Spring Break during the specified dates. Classes will resume on March 17, 2025.

WEATHER

Friday

82 🌡️ 62 | 🌩️ | 55% 🥵 | 💨 SW 16 mph​

Note: Breezy and very warm with clouds and breaks of sun; an afternoon thunderstorm; thunderstorms can bring hail and damaging winds.

Saturday

77 🌡️ 47 | ⛅ | 45% 🥵 | 💨 SW 15 mph​

Note: Partly sunny and pleasant; breezy in the afternoon.

Saturday

68 🌡️ 43 | ☀️ | 55% 🥵 | 💨 N 12 mph​

Note: Breezy in the morning; otherwise, plenty of sun; a nice end to the weekend.

EXTRA SPRINKLES

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LIVE MUSIC BOOGIE

Friday

Southern Trace Country Club | Dorsey Summerfield | 5:30 PM
Shreveport Little Theatre | Thirteen: The Musical | 6:00 PM
Steve-Os Pizza | April N Smith | 6:00 PM
Bodacious Bar and Q | Beaux Atkins | 6:00 PM
El Jimador | Casey Martin | 6:00 PM
Haywood House | Amelia Blake | 6:15 PM
Ki' Mexico | The Lovers | 6:30 PM
El Portillo | Tambria Adams | 6:30 PM
Casa Jimador | Mexican Vanilla | 6:30 PM
Louisiana Cajun Cafe | Low D | 7:00 PM
Louisiana Grandstand | American Aquarium | 7:00 PM
Joe's Crab Shack | Live Music | 7:00 PM
Sam's Town | Rewind | 7:00 PM
American Legion | Raven | 7:00 PM
Fumbles Bar & Grill | Danny Sharpe | 7:00 PM
Sweet Caroline's Dueling Piano Bar | Girls Night Out | 7:00 PM
Bear's | 318 Day Edition | 9:00 PM
West End Throttle Bar | Muzikology | 9:00 PM
Uptown Latino | Latino Nights | 9:00 PM

Saturday

Church On the Rock | Johnathan Bond | 11:00 AM
Twisted Pines Winery | Beaux Atkins | 5:30 PM
Rueggenbach Brewing Co | Paul Noyola | 6:00 PM
El Jimador | The Lovers | 6:00 PM
Harrah's Louisiana Downs | Sheila and The Caddo Kats | 6:00 PM
Live Casino | St. Paddy's Day in PBR | 6:00 PM
Chianti Restaurant | Dorsey Summerfield Jr. | 6:30 PM
Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church | Miles Pike | 6:30 PM
Five D Cattle Company | Heather Linn and The Deacons | 7:00 PM
Whiskey River Country | Joey Green | 7:00 PM
The Noble Savage | Message From Mercury | 7:00 PM
Hurricane Alley Live | Unglued with Zero | 7:00 PM
Sweet Caroline's Dueling Piano Bar | Saint Patrick's Party | 7:00 PM
Fatty Arbuckles | St. Fatty Day Weekend Block Party | 7:00 PM
Shreveport Riverview Theater | Faure Requiem | 7:30 PM
The Farm At Cultural Crossroads | Melodycans en Monterrey | 8:00 PM
Maude Cobb Convention | Avail Hollywood | 8:00 PM
Artipsy | Hot Topic & DJ Mega Marley | 8:00 PM
The Hangar | Saint Patrick's Day Patio Party | 8:00 PM
Frank's Live | The Barksdale Bubble | 8:30 PM
Bear's | St. Patty Ft. Basic Cable | 9:00 PM
Bodacious Bar & Q | Allen Smith | 9:00 PM

Sunday

Neuville Baptist Church | Band Reeves | 10:30 AM
Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church | Miles Pike | 11:00 AM
The Simple Church | Worship Night | 5:00 PM
Anderson Auditorium | The French Connection | 6:00 PM
Good Hope Free Will Baptist | Ernie Couch & Revival | 6:00 PM
Jamestown Baptist Church | We R Called | 6:30 PM
Dixie Center for the Arts | Tab Benoit | 7:00 PM
Strand Theatre | Rend Collective | 7:00 PM

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