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Mudbug Madness Returns for its 26th Year May 21-24!

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Shreveport-Bossier, La. - Immerse yourself in Cajun heritage by paying homage to a cherished Louisiana tradition - the crawfish boil! This year’s Mudbug Madness Festival promises to be the granddaddy of them all, serving up all the sights, smells and sounds that are Louisiana, May 21-24.

Located at Downtown Shreveport’s Festival Plaza, enjoy all the crawfish you can eat while the three entertainment stages dish out a veritable gumbo of Cajun, Zydeco, Blues and Jazz from favorite local and regional artists.

Popular headliners set to perform this year are Wayne Toups on Thursday, May 21; Rockin’ Dopsie on Saturday, May 23; and Louisiana’s LeRoux, which will perform on the Swamp Stage on Saturday, May 23.

The festival is proud to host Grammy Award winning artist Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience, on Sunday, May 24. Also performing are area favorites the Red River Playboys on Sunday, May 24, and Professor Porkchop & the Dirty Dishes on Sunday, May 24, among many others.

This Memorial Day weekend, join in the raucous contests for all ages, play in the huge children’s area and discover authentic Louisiana crafts. Both comical and engaging, the competitions planned for this year’s festival include youth, adult crawfish eating contests, crawfish calling contents and more.

"This is the 11th year in a row that CenterPoint has been the title sponsor of the Mudbug Madness Festival" said Melanie Bacon, executive director of Downtown Shreveport Unlimited, from which the festival was born in 1984. "Through the years, festival organizers remain dedicated to the original premise of Mudbug Madness: provide a downtown venue where everybody has a good time celebrating Louisiana’s rich Cajun heritage."

This year’s musical line up and whimsical competitions promise to be an exciting, mouth-watering, foot-stomping good time!

Admission is $3 at the gate. For the entertainment schedule or more information about the Mudbug Madness Festival contact Melanie Bacon at (318) 222-7403 or visit their website at www.mudbugmadness.com.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:

Will Bryant

Festival Organizer/The Robinson Film Center

(318) 459-4119

Dr. Michelle Glaros

Festival Organizer/Centenary College of Louisiana

(318) 869-5264

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2009 LOUISIANA FILM FESTIVAL – STUDENT DIVISION

DETAILS ANNOUNCED

Two-day festival will be held at The Robinson Film Center, April 3-4.

SHREVEPORT, LA – The Louisiana Film Festival – Student Division, an annual presentation of The Robinson Film Center and Centenary College, will be held April 3-4 at The Robinson Film Center in downtown Shreveport.

The festival is free to attend and will include juried screenings of over 50 original short films created by K-12 students from across the United States, as well as special guest appearances by professional filmmakers screening and discussing some of their best-known films. Over $1,500 in cash prizes will be awarded in categories such as Documentary, Animation, Narrative/Drama, and Documentary.

Guest filmmakers for this year’s festival include nine-time Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Celia Carey, as well as Louisiana Public Broadcasting senior producer Tika Laudun and film and television actor Pruitt Taylor Vince. Ms. Carey will screen the 2008 Emmy Award-winning documentary Mr. Dial Has Something to Say at 9:05 PM on Friday, April 3. Carey will also host a free filmmaking workshop at 11:20 AM on Saturday, April 4.

Ms. Laudun will host a free screening of her LPB documentary A Louisiana Story: The Reverse Angle at 1:15 PM on Saturday, April 4 followed by a rare theatrical screening of Robert Flaherty’s Nobel Prize-winning 1948 documentary A Louisiana Story, the basis of Loudon’s 2008 film. Mr. Vince, a Shreveport resident who has starred in more than 72 films and television programs, will host a screening and discussion of his 1995 film Heavy, in which he co-starred with Liv Tyler, at 7:30 PM on

Friday, April 3.

Admission to all programs except Heavy is free. Admission to Heavy is free for Robinson Film Center Supporting Cast members; normal admission rates apply for non-members.

A special one-hour showcase of the 2009 Louisiana Film Festival – Student Division winners will screen Sunday, April 5 at 2:30 PM. Admission to the winners showcase is free and open to the public.

The Louisiana Film Festival – Student Division has been held each year since 2004, when it debuted on the campus of Centenary College. It is one of the longest-running annual youth media festivals in the southern United States. Films are created by students ranging from kindergarten to 12th grade, and are judged and evaluated by a panel of professional filmmakers and educators. This year’s panel of judges was headed by Tia Lessin, the Academy Award-nominated producer of such documentaries as Trouble the Water, Fahrenheit 9/11, and Bob Dylan: No Direction Home. For more information about the Louisiana Film Festival – Student Division, visit www.lafilmfest.org.

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Contact: Travis Stone

(318) 752-6371

tstone@harrahs.com

ST. PATRICK’S CELEBRATION PLUS MAJOR STAKES RACES

St. Patty’s Day Celebration plus $575,000 on closing day at Louisiana Downs

BOSSIER CITY, La. (Mar. 11, 2009) – On Tuesday, March 17, Louisiana Downs will cap-off its quarter horse racing season with a St. Patty’s Day Celebration along with a line-up of stakes races worth more than $575,000.

First post on Tuesday is 1:00 pm, with the St. Patty’s Day celebration to follow from 6-10pm. The live racing features the biggest races of the meet and will be capped-off by an exciting event in the Inside Rail.

The party will feature free live entertainment and $1 domestic long necks. There will also be a Ladies Dance Contest featuring $100 cash prizes, buffet coupons and other prizes. Ladies must wear green to participate.

The racing on Tuesday features the two biggest races of the meet: The $242,000 Mardi Gras Futurity and the $260,000 Harrah’s Futurity. The $50,000 Billy Montgomery and the $25,000 Streakin La Jolla are also on the schedule.

Futurity races are for 2-year-old horses who have qualified by running one of the fastest times out of more than 100 horses. Be sure to watch the stars of tomorrow and an enjoy an evening of live entertainment on Tuesday at Louisiana Downs!

Facts and Information:

• Tuesday, March 17

• First Race at 1:00 pm

• $242,000 Mardi Gras Futurity

• $260,000 Harrah’s Futurity

• Two other stakes worth $75,000

• St. Patrick’s Day Celebration starts at 6pm in the Inside Rail

• $1 domestic long necks

• Ladies Dance Contest with prizes (participants must wear green)

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Louisiana Boardwalk

540 Boardwalk Blvd

Bossier City, LA 71111

CONTACT: Ashley Roe, Marketing Manager

318-752-1455

Louisiana Boardwalk Continues to Have Steady Growth

BOSSIER CITY, LA (March 11, 2009) – As the economy struggles throughout the United States, the Louisiana Boardwalk, the state’s largest outlet shopping and dining destination, continues to exceed expectations. Robust holiday sales resulted in a strong year end performance and the momentum has continued into 2009.

Holiday 2008 sales were up approximately 9% over 2007 with anchors Bass Pro Shops and Regal Cinemas combining for an average increase of 20%. Other stores with significant increases included: Banana Republic, Nike, Chico’s, Guess, Haggar, rue 21, Papaya, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels. Build-a-Bear, Fossil, Maidenform, Sunglass Station, IHOP, Hooters, Sushiko, Easy Spirit, Nine West and Rack Room Shoes.

Total 2008 store sales were up nearly 5% over 2007 with several tenants having their best sales performances in the past three years including; Regal Cinemas, Nike, Banana Republic, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Bath & Body Works, Carters, Chico’s, Children’s Place, Chocolate Crocodile, Fossil, Guess, OshKosh, Papaya and rue 21.

"We are thrilled with our year-end numbers and the feedback we received from our tenants," stated Ray Tromba, Property Manager of the Louisiana Boardwalk. "We anticipate our sales to continue to be strong throughout 2009 as evidenced by our January numbers."

January 2009 reported sales were up approximately 10% over 2008 with stores like Bass Pro Shops, Nike, Regal Cinemas, Banana Republic, Bath & Body Works, Carters, Children’s Place, Chocolate Crocodile, Dress Barn, Fossil, Kitchen Collection, Sunglass Station, Maidenform, O’Brien’s, OshKosh, and restaurants including; Fuddruckers, Cheesecake Bistro, Hooters, IHOP, Saltgrass Steakhouse, Sushiko, experiencing their highest January sales since their respective openings. In all, three quarters of the Boardwalk’s tenant mix had stronger January 2009 sales over 2008.

In addition, two stores, rue 21 and Pretty Cosmetics, are expanding their presence at the Boardwalk. rue 21 will be moving to a 6,500 sq, ft space in early summer and Pretty Cosmetics is expanding an additional 1,000 sq. ft. for a total of 3,000 sq. ft.

Construction is also well underway for the new 92,230 sq. ft., 140-room Courtyard by Marriott anticipated to open fourth quarter of 2009. The hotel is located on the south side of the Louisiana Boardwalk with direct access off Traffic Street.

"It is no secret that there are challenges in the retail industry nationwide, but with all the activity at the Boardwalk and growth in the Bossier City/Shreveport market, we continue to have a very positive story to tell," stated Tromba.

The 550,000 sq. ft., Louisiana Boardwalk, features nearly 60 shops and restaurants and is anchored by Bass Pro Outdoor World and Regal Cinema’s 14. The Louisiana Boardwalk is a development of O&S Holdings, LLC. The Beverly Hills based firm owns several properties in the United States including the 550,000 sq. ft. Bridge Street Town Centre featuring a 14-screen Monaco Pictures, 210-room Westin Huntsville Hotel with 74 luxury residences occupying three of the top 6 floors, a 10-acre lake that features gondola and pedal boat rides and a majestic full-sized carousel.

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PRESS RELEASE Jerry Bloomer, 318-865-4201 ext. 118

For immediate release Email: jb@rwnaf.org

Paint The Parks National Touring Show

Comes to the R.W. Norton Art Gallery

The R.W. Norton Art Gallery in Shreveport has announced it will be displaying the Paint the Parks 100, a national touring exhibition of contemporary representational paintings depicting America’s National Parks. The exhibit, which opens Tuesday, March 17, is organized by PaintAmerica, a national, non-profit organization to support and promote the visual arts. As one of the leading traveling exhibitions in America, it features the works of many of the country’s most recognized contemporary artists, as well as several talented emerging artists. The exhibit is created annually from a national juried artists’ competition, and includes the 100 highest scoring pieces from nearly a thousand submissions.

The exhibit at the Norton Art Gallery will include the Grand Prize Purchase Award painting by France Tremblay depicting a view of Death Valley National Park. Other major juror award winners included in the exhibit are Christopher Groves', Santee Evening Light set in the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor and Robert Highsmith's, Morning at Canyon de Chelly. In addition, winners were chosen to represent each of the three national park regions. Those included in the exhibit are Robert Gunn's Full Moon Ascending from the Chiricahua National Park, and Howard R. Hanson's Forest Floor representing Minnesota's Voyageurs National Park. The Paint The Parks exhibit features many different mediums and illustrates a variety of regional painting styles. The Shreveport showing represents the final stop on this year’s national tour.

PaintAmerica was established to support and promote the arts, with a goal of providing scholarship opportunities for young artists, while providing a premiere, national showcase for the country’s most notable artists, as well as upcoming emerging artists. "We are delighted to have the support of the R.W. Norton Art Gallery," stated Rod Seel, Executive Director of PaintAmerica. "We couldn’t ask for a better supporting partner and exhibit venue than the Norton Art Gallery, and we’re proud to bring this terrific exhibit to Shreveport."

This marks the fourth showing of paintings honoring America's national parks at the Norton. Of the last showing in 2004, JoAnne Harris, arts writer for The Times, wrote "(it) provides a dazzling mid-winter experience for lovers of traditional, representational art. …..the exhibit is well worth seeing more than once, but please, please do not miss seeing it at least once."

Paint the Parks will continue at the Norton through May 3. Hours are 10:00 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Friday and 1-5 pm weekends. Admission is free and wheelchairs are available without charge.

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Louisiana Boardwalk

540 Boardwalk Blvd

Bossier City, LA 71111

CONTACT: Ashley Roe, Marketing Manager

318-752-1455

Mr. Spiffy’s Sausage and Delicatessen Opens at Louisiana Boardwalk

BOSSIER CITY (March 9, 2009) – The Louisiana Boardwalk is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Spiffy’s Sausage to its retail mix. Mr. Spiffy’s Sausage opened in the Pepsi Picnic Area across from Dippin’ Dots.

"The Louisiana Boardwalk is thrilled to have Mr. Spiffy’s Sausage at our center", stated marketing manager, Ashley Roe. "Mr. Spiffy’s provides another great dining alternative for our customers to enjoy."

Mr. Spiffy’s Sausage serves a variety of fresh sausage sandwiches, soups and salads. They also carry a variety of coffee, teas and cocoa brewed fresh by the cup! Mr. Spiffy’s is open all Boardwalk hours and their number is (318) 752-9158.

Louisiana Boardwalk is a development of O&S Holdings, LLC. The Los Angeles based development firm owns over 80 properties in the United States and currently has several under development. The 850,000 sq. ft., Louisiana Boardwalk, features nearly 60 shops and restaurants and is anchored by Louisiana’s only Bass Pro Outdoor World and Regal Cinema’s 14.

For more information on O&S Holdings, visit www.osholdings.com or www.louisianaboardwalk.com.

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News Release

March 6, 2009

For more information contact:

Ashley Roe, Marketing Manager

Louisiana Boardwalk (318) 752-1455

Louisiana Boardwalk Partners with Ouachita Independent Bank

Bossier City, La. - Louisiana Boardwalk has recently become partners with Ouachita Independent Bank-Shreveport-Bossier (OIB). OIB is the official sponsor of the Boardwalk VIP Program. The Boardwalk VIP Program allows customers to sign up online at www.louisianaboardwalk.com to become a member and receive weekly emails offering store and restaurant specials, coupons and weekly events. In addition, OIB will have a visible presence throughout the Louisiana Boardwalk, with the addition of two brand new, state-of-the-art ATMs providing withdrawal and depository services. ATMs should be installed and fully operational within the next two weeks.

"We are thrilled to have OIB here on property as our VIP sponsor and our exclusive ATM provider," said Ashley Roe, Marketing Manager of the Louisiana Boardwalk. "They have an excellent reputation for outstanding customer service in our community and we hope to continue that quality here at the Louisiana Boardwalk."

OIB opened its first branch in the Shreveport-Bossier City market in April 2003. Since then, it has grown to four locations in Northwest Louisiana: two in Shreveport and two in Bossier City. During the 5 years it has been in Northwest Louisiana, OIB has increased its customer base and assets, while maintaining the close-to-home, personal service that is its hallmark. "We continue to grow in the five cities and four parishes where we have branches in North Louisiana and are very pleased to have four outstanding branches right here in Shreveport-Bossier City", states Walter Lamb, President of the northwest division of OIB. "Our partnership with Louisiana Boardwalk is just another example of our continued efforts to support an organization that is vital to our area and believes in the same values of community, family, and customer service as we do." OIB is a full-service financial institution offering its corporate and private customers traditional banking, online account management, financial planning, as well as mortgage lending and insurance products.

Louisiana Boardwalk is a development of O&S Holdings, LLC. The Los Angeles based development firm owns over 80 properties in the United States and currently has several under development. The 850,000 sq. ft., Louisiana Boardwalk, features nearly 60 shops and restaurants and is anchored by Louisiana’s only Bass Pro Outdoor World and Regal Cinema’s 14.

For more information on O&S Holdings, visit www.osholdings.com or www.louisianaboardwalk.com.