Lectures & Literature
Authors, artists and synthesists add intellectual stimulation to the Shreveport-Bossier region on a daily basis by offering public discussions and lectures. Institutions of higher learning such as LSU Shreveport, Centenary College, Bossier Parish Community College and Southern University at Shreveport are among the principal sponsors of speakers. The libraries, civic organizations, high schools and arts organizations also bring special events to the public. Book shops and museums also contribute to the varied public discourse of this area.
If you're not addicted to television and need a break from the digital world, these listings will offer invigorating cerebral and artistic experiences for your day.
 | Dancing with Daffodils - Barnwell Horticulture Lecture Barnwell Garden & Art Center Tuesday, September 14 Mary McFarland will give a lecture on Daffodils at the Barnwell Garden and Art Center. |
 | Fourth Friday Astronomy Sci-Port: Louisiana's Science Center Friday, September 24 through Friday, December 24 Learn about the latest space missions, recent discoveries and other news from space! |
 | Saturday Speaker Series: The Conservator Says R. W. Norton Art Gallery Saturday, September 18 It's important for Louisianans to be vigilant about caring for their art collections. |
Highlights
| Poetic Tuesdays Through Tuesday, February 1, 2011 Pamoja Art Society / Pamoja Cultural Center |
| Shreveport Bossier's Best Screenplay Competition Through Saturday, October 9 |
| Parenting Workshop Sunday, September 12 through Sunday, October 17 First United Methodist Church Bossier |
| Summer Star Parties Friday, September 24 Sci-Port: Louisiana's Science Center |
| Where is North Louisiana? Through Thursday, September 23 Bossier Parish Library Historical Center |
| Trapped Truth Society Open Prose and Poetry Reading Through Sunday, December 26 Trapped Truth Society |
| Bengal Belle Luncheon Thursday, October 14 Fox Creek Farms |
| Natural Gas Education Series Tuesday, September 7 through Monday, October 4 Shreve Memorial Library (Main Branch) |
