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Monday, Feb. 1, 2016

Into the Woods

Local designers unveil unique looks at Agora Borealis Fashion Show

The second Agora Borealis Fashion Show will go deep into the woods to showcase a mix of the new and established designers in Shreveport-Bossier City. “We wanted to do a different theme from last ye

Business

Monday, Dec. 7, 2015

Enchanting the city

Local shop celebrates 35 years in business

By Lydia Earhart

The Enchanted Garden began in a real estate office 35 years ago. Cockrell started small and took over the front room of the building. A year later, she took over more rooms finally expanding into the building next to her and added a hallway for customers to move from one building to the other.

Dining

Monday, Dec. 7, 2015

Maestro of the Bistro

New chef elevates fresh and beautiful entrees

By Lydia Earhart

Bella Fresca Bistro, located near Twelve Oaks at 608 Absinthe Court in Shreveport, is an offspring to Bella Fresca owned by Zoran Tomic. After years of working in the restaurant industry, Tomic took over Bella Fresca and in 2013 opened Bella Fresca Bistro.

Cover Story

Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015

John named Top Professional

YPI honors 40 professionals, breaks record with attendance

By Lydia Earhart

With record breaking attendance for the second year in a row, 40 young professionals under the age of 40 were honored by the Young Professionals Initiative at the 40 Under 40 Gala Dec. 5 at the Shreve

Arts & Entertainment

Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015

Funding the Common

By Lydia Earhart

Cave is an internationally renowned artist and a SRAC artist in residence, who is bringing his creative project, and one of his largest performances yet, to Shreveport-Bossier City. His performance art pieces are called “soundsuits.

Cover Story

Monday, Nov. 23, 2015

The era of DESIGN

Custom furniture business crafts high-end, one-of-a-kind pieces

By Lydia Earhart

“Our [mission] is being able to take our clients ideas and work with what they have to create something that they want and I think that is part of the biggest thing with custom furniture,” Easley said.

Community

Monday, Nov. 23, 2015

Shaping the City

Documentary Series continues with episodes 5-8

By Lydia Earhart

“My brother, Jim, and I and some other folks embarked on this and it’s been a fun ride so far,” Will said. “The first event got a lot of people talking. We had a great turn out. We had, I think, four excellent episodes.

Monday, Aug. 31, 2015

The Fall Five

Women tell must-read stories, model fall fashions

By Lydia Earhart

What does it take to be a model? Is modeling really just about looks or who to look up to? The following five women are a representation of different types of women. A mother. A young woman. A mom-to-

Business

Monday, July 20, 2015

Making the 40

Past recipients reflect on prestige of YPI award

By Lydia Earhart

“40 Under 40 winners are viewed as assets in this community,” YPI President Emerie Gentry said. “Their contributions to the various businesses and organizations make Shreveport-Bossier City a better place for everyone, which in turn attracts more young professionals to the area.

Dining

Monday, July 20, 2015

A Brick House

Brooklyn pizza makes a local home in Mall St. Vincent

By Lydia Earhart

“Our oven is hot enough that it allows us to cook raw sausage on the pizza instead of using pre-cooked sausage toppings, which is incredible,” Lattuca, who travels around the United States for Grimaldi’s, said. “When I say you get grease on a pizza, it’s not grease; it’s just a little bit of that extra flavor, and it spreads through the pizza.