Shreveport-Bossier, the festival capital of north Louisiana, is gearing up for a very busy festival season. Things kicked off with Holiday In Dixie Festival (April 16-25), followed by Mudbug Madness Festival (Memorial Day weekend, May 27-30) and Let the Good Times Roll Festival (June 18-20).

The music, the food, and the cultural display of Shreveport-Bossier is fun for the entire family. Experience everything from a midway of carnival rides to sucking and peeling crawfish. But that's not all you can experience.

The festivals feature some of the best entertainment in the country including many wonderful home-grown local bands.

Be sure to book a hotel room and spend a weekend during any of these and other festivals at www.shreveport-bossier.org.

Click here to learn more about upcoming festivals.


That's Entertainment
Get lucky at Fine Line Tattoos in DiamondJacks Casino & Resort

DiamondJacks Casino and Resort has a new way for customers to remember them. Todd Hlavaty, owner and operator of Fine Line Tattoos, has brought his years of experience to Shreveport-Bossier by opening up his newest studio in DiamondJacks. Hlavaty started tattooing in 1989 and in 1994 he opened the first Fine Line Tattoo studio in Dallas, Texas.

Hlavaty's many years of experience in tattooing suggest he knows a thing or two about the industry. He says, the average person spends around $100-$150 on a tattoo and the average tattoo takes around 45 minutes to an hour to complete.

Business is growing and so are the tastes of the casino customers. "We had a customer come in and get the number 13 tattooed on him," Hlavaty said. "This was his way of changing his luck before hitting the casino."

Hlavaty had good reasons to choose DiamondJacks as the home for his new studio. Unlike other tattoo parlors that have very little to offer customers while they wait, at DiamondJacks, those waiting can test their luck on any of the 1,000 slots or try their hand at the 32 table games.

DiamondJacks Casino and Resort is located at 711 DiamondJacks Boulevard in Bossier City. It offers the only Fine Line Tattoo location in Louisiana. Other Fine Line Tattoo studios can be found in Texas, Missouri and Japan. Besides their 30,000-plus-square-feet of gaming action, DiamondJacks offers 570 luxurious rooms with a casual, relaxing décor, four first-class restaurants, full-service spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, and an arcade.

For more information on Fine Line Tattoo Studios, you can visit them online at www.finelinetattoo.com. For more information on DiamondJacks Casino and Resort, you may call 866.552.9629 or visit them online at www.diamondjacks.com/bossiercity.


Villaggio - new upscale community - opening shops, restaurants

The Villaggio, Bossier City's new up-scale community, is located at 5200 E. Texas Street, at the intersection of Interstate 20 and Highway 80 in north Bossier City. It offers 239 luxury apartment residences and the scenic six-acre Lake Villaggio, as well as shops and soon-to-open restaurants for people to enjoy. The focal point of the development is a 45-foot clock tower located in the promenade area overlooking the lake.

Villaggio incorporates the rich traditions of Italian living in its architecture, streetscapes, sidewalk cafes, residences and shopping.

Recent announcements by The Villaggio are sure to enhance the experience for shoppers and diners looking for a little variety. Check out what's coming and be sure to visit Villaggio's website often for new openings and updates at www.villaggiobossier.com.

For more information about Villaggio click here.