Month: June 2019

A Night of Intrigue at Sci-Port

What is more intriguing than science? Sci-Port is offering about 70 patrons the opportunity to experience A Night of Intrigue on Saturday, June 15 at 6 p.m. Come dressed for cocktails and enjoy an evening of drinks and appetizers, mingling and mystery! The event will feature: 6 pm- Meet and Mingle 6:20- Intro and Explanation […]

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Historic Tax Credits Q & A Live Stream

  Historic Commercial Tax Credits are available to many owners of historic buildings in the Downtown Development District. These credits, both state and federal, can go a long way in helping offset the costs of rehab and improvements; in fact, up to 40% of all ‘qualified’ costs of your project can be returned to you […]

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Not Your Mother’s Quilts at ARTSTATION

When a lot of people think of quilts, they thing of the tattered cover that Grandma made, traditional patterns like ‘Log Cabin’ or ‘The Diamond in the Square.’ The newest show by the Art Quilt Group of the Red River Quilters at Central ARTSTATION, 801 Crockett, shows quilting isn’t just for grandma anymore!     […]

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Hilton Hotel Starts Monthly Artist Series

Downtown’s elegant Hilton Hotel is launching into art in a big way with monthly artist receptions starting Friday, June 7, 5:30- 7 p.m. First to grace the walls is abstract artist Celia Carr. Experience her vibrant works while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and refreshments at the Market 104 Bar. Self-parking will be complimentary, valet is $5. […]

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Downtown History – The Story of 708 Texas Street

** Each month at the Downtown Artwalk, the DDA’s Liz Swaine gives a short ‘History in 5’ talk about a place, space or event in downtown Shreveport. This is followed by an opportunity to ‘Sketch the City’ with AIA Architect Mischa Farrell. These talks and architectural sketch sessions are popular, free and open to all, […]

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Food Trucks at the Museum 2019

Combine Food and Fun With History at Food Trucks at the Museum- Sunday, June 9 from noon until 4 p.m.  In 1887, the Shreveport Water Works became only the second water ‘treatment’ plant in the state of Louisiana, one of just a handful in the nation. Finally, Shreveport would have a way to fight fires […]

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