Kerry Kirspel

1 month ago | theforumnews.com | Kerry Kirspel

Parade of Homes 2025 will have something for everyone’s taste Interested in a home? Whether you’re looking to buy a starter home or want to create your own unique domicile, the Parade of Homes (POH) can give you an assortment of examples of how your finished product can look. Area home builders will be on hand to display sample homes – some already owned, others looking for buyers – or to answer questions about buying or building one of their houses.

1 month ago | theforumnews.com | Kerry Kirspel

The Petroleum Tower will soon house 117 market-rate residential units. $30 million redevelopment investment for downtown landmarkOne of downtown Shreveport’s iconic buildings, the Petroleum Tower, which has stood empty for many years, will soon have renewed purpose. What was once home to many oil-and-gas-related businesses will soon be converted into apartments for residential living.

2 months ago | theforumnews.com | Kerry Kirspel

Red River Revel’s biggest fundraiserA toast to the Red River Revel, perhaps the biggest arts festival in the region! Festival Plaza in downtown Shreveport is home to the celebration of artwork, music and food every fall. But it takes money to put on such a lavish event. That’s where Cork comes in. The 19th edition of Cork will be held from 2-5 p.m. April 5 at Festival Plaza. Tickets are $100.

2 months ago | theforumnews.com | Kerry Kirspel

318 Restaurant Week returns to delight foodies It’s a food lover’s dream come true. March 30 through April 5 marks the return of 318 Restaurant Week in Shreveport-Bossier City. The event features seven days of dining deals for residents and visitors to the river cities, giving them a chance to explore the area’s culinary scene and support some of the cities’ top food destinations.

2 months ago | theforumnews.com | Kerry Kirspel

Non-profit helps with Christmas, back-to-schoolThe next school year and Christmas are both a long way off, but Roy’s Kids needs assistance to help area children succeed in school and to have a joyous holiday season they might otherwise not have. To help the non-profit remain able to help kids in Shreveport to have a merry Christmas and to help supply them for their academic life in school, Roy’s Kids is holding a fundraising auction March 15 at the Chef’s Table by Beauxjax, 521 Barksdale Blvd.