Shreveport Travel Guide
1/18/2008 at 9:07 AM
Tags: Movie Set Travel, Restaurants, Botanical Gardens (all tags)
Money drives people to do crazy things--like rip off the Federal Reserve Bank. Wait, actually, that only happens in the movies, like in this week's pick Mad Money. When Bridget (Diane Keaton) finds out her cushy life will be a bit less cushy now that her husband can't find a job, she's forced to go to work at the bank as a janitor. There she meets Katie Holmes and Queen Latifah--both of whom are far too attractive to be working as janitors--and the three mastermind a plot to rip off the "old money" the bank supposedly shreds up at night.
Given that fact this was directed by the same woman who did Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, something tells us its a serious chick flick, replete with empowering music and all. Just a warning to leave your ultra-manly friends at home.
It was shot entirely in Shreveport, Louisiana, part of the Ark-La-Tex triangle bordering the Red River. Here are some cool things to do around town:
Where To Stay: Fairfield Place Bed and Breakfast Check into these elegant two adjoining mansions built around 1870 and steep in the southern charm. Rooms are cozy and have cutesy touches like claw foot tubs and towel warmers. We hear the baked apple french toast isn't too bad either.
Where To Snack: The Blind Tiger Right at the foot of the Texas Street bridge, you'll find The Blind Tiger which serves up traditional po' boys, fried catfish fillets and blackened Creole shrimp. Step up to the pool table for a round with the locals. Wondering about the name? "Blind Tiger" was what folks called illegal bars during Prohibition thanks to the tiger trinkets they placed on tables alerting customers that alcohol was in fact available on-site.
What to See: Azalea Gardens at R.W. Norton Art Museum Go see the 10,000 stunning azalea plants that bloom in the museum's gardens every spring. This has been voted one of the South's loveliest gardens by Southern Living for good reason, so spend an afternoon exploring its 40 acres.
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by sedona
1/02/2007 at 12:15 PM
Tags: Movie Set Travel, Sienna Miller (all tags)
Sienna Miller hit screens on Friday in the much-awaited Edie Sedgwick biopic Factory Girl, with Guy Pearce as Andy Warhol. Already the reviewers have been panning it, but hey, use your time off this week wisely and go enjoy the rest of the cast in this one--everyone and their sister--including MK Olsen, Mena Suvari, Jimmy Fallon, and Hayden Christensen.
The plot's pretty easy: It's the '60s, Edie drops out of Radcliffe and runs away to NYC where she meets Andy, who decides he'll make her a star. She takes off, and her career and personal life explode, so she loses a grip on reality.
As much of the film was shot in Louisiana, specifically Shreveport, we offer you some cool things to do in LA-land. We will not insult Pittsburghers by further associating their city with the film, since Sienna didn't show it enough respect.
Where to Gamble Your Life Away:
Harrah's Lousiana Downs
Roll the dice a la Edie and take a chance. Sneak off a few miles to Bossier City, LA, and take on a Vegas behemoth southern-style. This one's got all the standard casino perks, and also a full racetrack for travelers who like the ponies. Keep in mind that you can't book rooms here though: you must travel 10 minutes to the nearby Horseshoe Casino to spend the night.
Where to Eat:
Strawn's Eat Shop & Eat Shop Too
Opened in 1944, this family-run local diner-like spot has some of the best chicken fried steak, black eyed peas, and cornbread you've ever eaten. It's so popular it was featured in Southern Living and the owners were forced to open other locations. Don't expect four-star service, but know you'll leave full.
Where to See the Art:
R.W. Norton Art Gallery
Head to the Norton and view works of some of the classic American masters (Remington, Audubon, Thomas Cole), and afterwards take a stroll through the 40 acres of amazing azalea gardens out back. The best part? It's all free. But if you go on a weekend, it's only open from 1-5 p.m.
[Photo: Rotten Tomatoes]
by sedona
12/04/2006 at 12:05 PM
Tags: Celeb Travel, Jessica Simpson, Luke Wilson (all tags)
Jessica Simpson is re-bounding, and re-bounding, and re-bounding...and spent last week proving it in Shreveport, Louisiana.
She popped up there with Luke Wilson, and the two hit up Phoenix Underground, a local evening hotspot. The pair have been in town a short time, and are filming together, co-starring in Blonde Ambition -- a modern re-make of the popular Working Girl due out next year.
Patrons said Jessica was quite nice, posing for pics and chatting with the locals. Luke had apparently been in for about four hours the previous night and wanted to take Jess there to "show her the place."
[Photo: TMZ]
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