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CREATIVE PARTNERSHIP
Brothers Eric and Bruce Allen, and Bruce’s design partner, Jim Hayes, have spent the last several months brainstorming, designing and crafting glass pieces for the Shreveport Aquarium. The aquarium is currently under construction and will occupy the former site of the historic Barnwell Center.

CRADLE OF THE STARS
In 2019, iconic documentary filmmaker Ken Burns ("The Civil War," "Baseball," "Jazz," etc.) will unleash his take on the history of country music in his typical TV mini-series fashion, and the effort will include significant segments on the Hayride.

BE A FAN OF SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER
The “Be a Fan” campaign, which was introduced in 2016 by the Shreveport- Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau and its partners, will expand in 2017 to include new events and giveaways, May 1-31. The campaign coincides with National Travel and Tourism Week, which will be celebrated May 7-13 in destinations throughout the United States.

DOWNTOWN’S ‘LOFTY’ RETURN
In April, downtown Shreveport’s highest-profile rehab in recent memory – the Lofts at 624 – began welcoming apartment dwellers. The moves come none too soon for people who see the development as an important step forward in the revitalization of Shreveport’s historic downtown.

Caddo Commision Has Lost Favor
Once upon a time, the Caddo Parish Commission was known as "the zoo" because of its conduct at meetings and the bickering among its members. But as years passed and new members were elected, its image changed. The Commission became the shining star among local government entities.

TRYING TO GET A REAL HANDLE ON SCI-PORT’S FINANCES IS NO EASY TASK
Understanding a financial statement is no easy task for a lay person. However, a quick review of the Sci-Port audit* raises many red flags for the 2016 fiscal year. The report includes comments on transactions after the end of the June 30 fiscal year which further reflect negatively on the economic viability of Sci- Port.

They Just Don’t Get It
After all, many who had placed those tax renewals on the ballot, and supported renewing them, didn’t understand why. Caddo Parish Commissioner Patrick Jackson thought that voters “didn’t get the message,” saying “there is some misinformation that was put out, there is some more information that the parish needs to put out.

Mudbug Madness
Crawfish, beer and Cajun music – the foundation of Louisiana summertime entertainment – will be featured at downtown Shreveport’s Festival Plaza May 25-28. Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Thursday and Friday, admission is free until 5 p.m., then $5 per person.

40+plus the big FOUR OH!
Entering your fourth decade of life can to improve your health. Although quitting be a signifi cant milestone, as our is diffi cult for many smokers, it can be bodies begin to change, our physical done with assistance from your health-care endurance decreases, and we begin to realize we are entering the last half of our life.

restoring COMMUNICATION
The way in which many people communicate is done through sound and speaking. Hearing words and understanding language is how many connect and interact with others.

healthy GEEZER
The common causes of wrinkles include genetic infl uences, normal aging, sun exposure and smoking. People who smoke tend to have more wrinkles than nonsmokers of the same age, complexion and history of sun exposure. Cigarette smoking causes biochemical changes in our bodies that accelerate aging.

Medical EMERGENCIES
Older adults are fearful of losing their independence and do not want to become dependent on their children or loved ones. And, they may not ask for help because it is seen as a sign of weakness or their inability to care for themselves.

new lens Technology
During my years of practice, I’ve noted that astigmatism is one of the conditions people often don’t understand, but one that certainly has a major impact on their vision. Most people think their vision prescription corrects for near or far vision — and it does — but, if they have astigmatism, it must also correct for that.

healthy Geezer
Celiac disease is commonly underdiagnosed because some of its symptoms are similar to those of other diseases. Celiac disease often is confused with irritable bowel syndrome, iron-deficiency anemia, Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis, intestinal infections and chronic fatigue syndrome.

summer Diet
(BPT) - Warm weather offers many sweet delights, from trips to the beach and more free time, to seasonal foods and soirees with family and friends. Unfortunately, many of the foods we commonly associate with spring and summer are high in added sugars.

TALK OF THE TOWN
Anniversary party with games, food and entertainment and raising money for a local non-profit from noon to midnight, May 13. Ask about hosting your event at the tap room. Books and Brews, which is an open forum book club, takes place on the fourth Friday of the month.

Painted On My Heart
On April 4, the Shreveport Regional Arts Council held its first Critical Mass Performing Arts Showcase since its new black box space in Central ArtStation was completed. It’s a terrific and much-needed space, but the venue for this multidisciplinary event isn’t as important as what the artists bring to the table.

Painted On My Heart
Ironically, it is not a song written by the band, which is performing part of its Cult Live 17 tour spanning from May 3 to May 27 with a stop at the Strand Theatre on May 25. Billy Duffy said it was a song that they liked or they wouldn’t have done it.

on the SCENE
Wine Country Bistro hosted their 9th annual legenday wine festival, Wine and Swine, at their new Pierremont location for the fi rst time. The festivities spilled out into the parking lot, where Easy Money provided the musical entertainment for the hundreds of guests.