Artspace and SRAC announced Ono Hawaiian Artspace will be opening in downtown Shreveport the first week of August. The announcement was made at the opening of two exhibitions at artspace: “The Process” and “My Louisiana Kodachromes.” – Paul Savage Jr.

Amanda White and Holly Maumalanga

Dr. Kristi Young and Henry Price

Julie Burton and Hannah Spence

Sione Maumalanga and Gabriel Balderas

Emily Ezell

Yuina Todman and Jeri Calhoun

Taylor Trombley, Rebecca Bonnevier and Casey Jones

The Film Prize held their 2024 Wrap Party at Stray Cat on July 9. Filmmakers, cast and crew came together to celebrate the end of filming for this year’s competition. — Paul Savage Jr.

Chris Lyon, Samuel McCrary and Kelly Pederson

Dinesty Selmon and Zunitria Butler

Kim Winter and Cindy Gleason Johnson

Matthew Maniscalso and Garrett Kruithof

Sara Patterson and Taylor Deville

Jerrick Thomas and Felicia Kay

Tianna Andrews and Brittany Fraction

Wade Marshall and Caleb Lemon

The Strand Theatre hosted its 40th Season Season Announcement Party on the stage of the historic theatre. Six shows are included in their lineup: Leanne Rhymes, Indigo Girls, “A Christmas Carol,” Ben Folds, Black Jacket Symphony featuring Led Zeppelin, and “The Addams Family.” This 40th anniversary season also kicks off the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the opening of The Strand Theatre in 2025. Tickets for shows are on sale now. — Mark Crawford

Candace and Rusty Collette

Chris and Mary Louise Stansell, Richea and Michael Corbin

Kelsey Kiper and Amanda Dowden

Jodie Glorioso, Jennifer Hill and Elizabeth Horne

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