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Editorial Board’s Guide to Shreveport- Free, Fun, Favorites

Whether you have just moved to the great city of Shreveport or you have lived here your whole life, you may not know about all of the exciting (or at least cheap) hidden gems this town has to offer. Luckily for you, The Conglomerate has compiled this list of free, fun, and our favorite local offerings. 

Free: 

Robinson Film Center -  Free movies for Centenary students. (Thank you Film Society and SGA!)

Artspace - An arts center with a rotating gallery and lots of fun events.

Betty Virginia Park - Take a stroll and get some fresh air. 

Norton Art Gallery - enjoy our local art gallery and keep an eye out for fun events.

Discounted with your ID:

You can find all of the discounted offers on Centenary’s website.

Food:

Jason's Deli - Free drink w/ purchase of entree

Athena's Bar & Grill - 10% discount

Cheng's Garden - 10% discount

Well-Fed Louisiana - 10% discount of the meal of the day on Fridays

Happy Bellies - 10% discount on one item

India's - 15% discount (only for 6 months)

Rhino Coffee - 10% discount on Fridays with Centenary shirt

Taqueria La Michoacana - 10% discount

Marilynn's Place - 10% discount

Yum Yum's - 14% discount

Danh's Garden - 10% discount

Wings & Rice Kitchen (Shreveport location) - 15% discount

Torchy Tacos - 10% discount

Buttercup's Cupcakes - 10% discount

Southern Bayou Nutrition - Members of the Centenary Community can get $2 off during Happy Hour (11 AM - 1 PM) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays! They're located right across the street from the Fitness Center.


Fun:

Off-Limits Paintball - $5 off per person for paintball with Centenary ID

Hot Wheels of Wonder: Shreveport - $2 off admissions with Centenary ID

Peace of Mind Center - 10% off of retail shopping on Mondays with Centenary ID

Holiday Star Lanes - $10 off Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 4 PM with Centenary ID

Shreveport Aquarium - explore the aquarium with friends

The East Bank District - Visit Hurricane Alley for live music

Bayou Axe (21+) - located in the East Bank District, try out your axe-throwing skills

Favorites: 

Jacqueline DeVille, News Editor in Chief: 

Restaurant - Jacquelyn’s Cafe

Order - Jambalaya and Almond Jacq Pie

Activity - Strolling around the Norton Botanical Gardens or catching a movie at the Robinson.


Arionna Thomas, Multimedia Editor in Chief: 

Restaurant - Abby Singer’s Bistro

Order - I LOVE chicken and waffles. 

Activity - Watching films and analyzing them way too much. 


Aubrey Salazar, Design Chief: 

Restaurant - Taqueria La Michoacana

Order - Birria Tacos and Horchata

Activity - Going to Q-Prom and Field Gay from Shrevepride.


Hailey Poe, Business Head: 

Restaurant - Dahn’s Garden 

Order - Thai Basil Pork and Chicken with less spice. 

Activity - I like to crochet in my dorm! 


Jo Hoffman, News and Worldview Section Head: 

Restaurant - Abby Singer’s

Order - Tomato bisque with a side salad

Activity - Go to any event downtown, especially the farmers market

Kay Christopher, Life and Times Section Head: 

Restaurant - Gibbons Fine Grill

Order - Spinach Dip Chicken Pasta

Activity - Sketch, watch movies at the Robinson, or play bass.  

Chana Williams, Sports Section Head: 

Restaurant - Texas Roadhouse

Order - Medium Rare Steak with Broccoli and lots of rolls with a coke or a tea. 

Activity - Going to the boardwalk and shopping at Ross

Brisa Cardenas- , Public Relations and Distribution Head: 

Restaurant - Flying Heart Brewery

Order - Barbecue Chicken Pizza

Activity - Going to the Norton Art Museum

Christal Evans, Multimedia Intern: 

Restaurant - Wingstop

Order - Lemon Pepper Hot and Fries

Activity - Sleeping in my bed. 

Jeeja Malloy, Junior Copy Editor:

Restaurant - Beaujax

Order - Crawfish Mac & Cheese

Activity - Going to Manifest on Tuesdays

Payne Mills, Senior Copy Editor:

Restaurant - Monjuni’s

Order - Spaghetti and Meatballs

Activity - Volunteering at Common Ground



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