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Bureau undertakes building addition, renovation, expansion
The Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau's main office at the corner of Spring and Crockett Streets in downtown Shreveport is being improved and expanded! The project will include more visitor parking, visitor restrooms and an all new state-of-the-art interpretive visitor center that will showcase all of Caddo and Bossier parishes.
"We want the visitor to come in the doors to the new visitor center and instantly get excited about what all the area has to offer," said convention and tourist bureau president Stacy Brown. "Visitors will be able to use our interactive kiosks to experience the area before they even leave our facility." Additionally, the visitor center will have free wireless internet access as well as monitors displaying information on local events. The monitors will be able to be seen from inside or outside the office, for viewing after hours.
The architects have designed the new façade of the building to include a modern twist on what the building looked like originally, when it was built in the late 1800s. The structure will have large curved windows much like the original. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2008.
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Colorado to Play Alabama In 32nd PetroSun Independence Bowl
The SEC and the Big 12 battle it out once again at the 2007 PetroSun Independence Bowl. The Colorado Buffaloes and the Alabama Crimson Tide will face off on Sunday, December 30 at 7 p.m. in Independence Stadium. Buy your tickets today at
www.independencebowl.org/TicketOrderForm.html
Room blocks have been set up and reservations can be made by calling 888.536.0366 or online. If there are no vacancies when you try to book a room, please don't be discouraged. Check back each day because people often book several rooms just in case they can come to the game, then later release the rooms when they see they won't be attending.
This year's game should be a great match-up. We're looking forward to seeing you there.
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Louisiana Boardwalk adds Liz Claiborne, Fuddruckers
Shopping opportunities continue to abound at Louisiana Boardwalk. The newest to the Boardwalk family are the Liz Claiborne outlet store and Fuddruckers World's Greatest Hamburgers.
Liz Claiborne is a popular line of women's and men's apparel, accessories and fragrance products. Designs range from classic to contemporary, active to relaxed and denim to streetwear.
Fuddruckers World's Greatest Hamburgers offers a fresh approach to the art of hamburgers. No frozen food-- only fresh ground beef pattied each day by on-site butchers, fresh tomatoes, lettuce and onions, and buns made from scratch each day.
Coming soon is Earthbound Trading Company, where you can enjoy the sense of being a world traveler without ever leaving Shreveport-Bossier City. Watch this newsletter for more details.
There are always great savings at Louisiana Boardwalk. Visit louisianaboardwalk.com/ for money-saving coupons and details on special holiday features like free giftwrapping and help carrying packages to your car. You can also enjoy a live snow storm nightly at 7 p.m.
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Jayne Marie on Cross Lake - elegant lakeside dining
For more than 50 years, Smith's Cross Lake Inn was one of the crown jewels in the Shreveport restaurant community. A favorite of locals and out-of-town visitors alike, the lakeside restaurant boasted a long tradition of fine food and unsurpassed service. That tradition is being carried forward after a change in ownership. Now named Jayne Marie on Cross Lake, the restaurant has been redesigned and refurbished, but the charm and commitment to excellence have been preserved.
Jayne Marie on Cross Lake offers stylish, elegant dining with an adventurous spirit as well as live entertainment in a beautiful lakeside setting. The menu includes New American cuisine with European and Asian influences. From Escargot en Brioche to Alaskan Halibut Stuffed with Shrimp & Crab to Cajun Chocolate Cake, your meal at Jayne Marie on Cross Lake is sure to be a memorable experience.
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In this Issue:
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Calendar of Events
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Christmas In Roseland
Fri., Nov. 30-Wed., Dec. 26, 2007
Gardens of the American Rose Center
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Unity Tree Celebration
Fri., Dec. 7, 2007
Multicultural Center of the South
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Power House Fighting Champions
Fri., Dec. 7, 2007
Municipal Auditorium
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Bobby Vinton in Concert
Fri., Dec. 7, 2007
Diamond Jacks Casino
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Bethlehem at Broadmoor
Fri., Dec. 7-Sun., Dec. 9, 2007
Broadmoor Baptist Church
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"The Story of the Velveteen Rabbit"
Fri., Dec. 7-Sun., Dec. 9, 2007
East Bank Theatre
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Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet presents "The Nutcracker"
Sat., Dec. 8-Sun., Dec. 9, 2007
Riverview Theater
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Journey to Bethlehem Christmas Pageant
Sat., Dec. 8-Sun., Dec. 9, 2007
Benton United Methodist Church
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Annual Bossier Chamber Christmas Parade
Sat., Dec. 8, 2007
Bossier City
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"Babes in Toyland"
Sat., Dec. 8, 2007
Strand Theatre
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A Trolley Good Time
A Trolley Good Time
Thur., Dec. 13, 2007
First Methodist Church, Shreveport
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Bethlehem at Broadmoor
Fri., Dec. 14-Sun., Dec. 16, 2007
Broadmoor Baptist Church
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Lighting Display Shuttle Tour
Mon., Dec. 17-Fri., Dec. 21, 2007
Pierre Bossier Mall
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra Concert
Fri., Dec. 21, 2007
CenturyTel Center
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Make-N-Take Toy Workshops at Sci-Port
Sat., Dec. 22-Wed., Dec. 26, 2007
Sci-Port Discovery Center
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Kwanzaa Celebration
Wed., Dec. 26, 2007-Tue., Jan. 1, 2008
Pamoja Cultural Art Center
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PetroSun Independence Bowl Pep Rally & Battle of the Bands
Sat., Dec. 29, 2007
Louisiana Boardwalk
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Mardi Gras Twelfth Night
Sat.,, Dec. 29, 2007
Bossier Civic Center
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PetroSun Independence Bowl Game
Sun., Dec. 30, 2007
Independence Stadium & State Fair Grounds
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