West Monroe artist Donna McGee looks to the works of earlier artists such as Vincent Van Gogh for their use of bright colors and their “unique vision” and to environmentalists, conservationists and poets for their love of nature. But most…
Our annual list of parades (and parties) around the state
Start the New Year off with a bang! Hit the road this winter and experience some of the state’s hidden and not-so-hidden gems. While Mardi Gras tends to take center stage during this time of year, other events and attractions…
Online dating has become ubiquitous, but even so, I’m not completely sold on it. Online dating does make sense for people like me who are busy and want to meet people beyond their social circles, but meeting up with virtual…
When Hank Holland of Lockport talks about his paintings, he uses words such as “love,” “faith,” “joy” and “heart” to describe all of the emotions that guide his hand and brushes across canvas. His intensely bright images are imaginary scenes…
NORTH LOUISIANA • Through Nov. 10. State Fair of Louisiana. 3701 Hudson Ave., Shreveport. (318) 635-1361.• Nov. 1-2. Main to Main Trade Days. Main Street, Minden. (318) 371-4258.• Nov. 8-10. Zonta Club of Shreveport Antique Show & Sale. 600 Clyde…
This Ferriday artist draws cartoons with pots and pans. By John R. Kemp
NORTH LOUISIANA • July 13-21. Ruston Community Theatre “The King & I.” 212 N. Vienna, Ruston. (318) 255-1450. • July 13-14. Shop Til You Drop Arts, Craft & Gift Show. Bossier Civic Center, Bossier City. (318) 470-6714. •…
“Behind him the hills are open, the sun blazes down upon fields so large as to give an unenclosed character to the landscape, the lanes are white, the hedges low and plashed, the atmosphere colourless.” In this simple line published…
In Louisiana, nobody needs to travel very far in any direction to hit water loaded with fish. In fact, water occasionally comes to the people – whether they want it to or not! In just about any fresh system in…
Louisiana residents just happen to live in a state targeted by folks in the other 49 as a top vacation destination. A desire to experience the great food, culture and outdoor activities Louisiana offers leads people from Maine to Minnesota…
