By: Liz Swaine (This column originally ran in 318 Forum after the ‘Snowmageddon’ event of 2021.) When most of the region was shut down because of too much ice and not enough water, Bozz Baucum, the owner of Marilynn’s Place and Ralph’s Place in Shreveport, wasn’t. He was at work boiling water in his commercial […]
(This column was written for SB Focus during the height of the Covid outbreak. Though the restrictions have been lifted, the need to support our small and local businesses is just as important!) By Liz Swaine A friend recently quipped that it takes seven times doing something to form a habit. I’m not sure if […]
Did you know more than 99% of all the businesses in the U.S. are considered ‘small’? Small businesses also make up the overwhelming majority of businesses in downtown Shreveport and are a significant tax base. They provide goods, experiences, jobs, and create the vibe that helps make us unique. May 1-7 is their week. Quite […]
The Remington Suite Hotel and Spa wants downtownies to eat brunch downtown Saturdays and Sundays, and they’re going to make it easier for you to say ‘yes’ with a special ‘Downtown Discount.’ The buffet offerings, which change weekly, are $24.99 to walk-in and hotel guests, and $18.99 for residents of and employees downtown! The buffets […]
Downtown is nothing if not musical this week. You may not have seen a lot about this benefit concert at The Missing Link, 504 Texas Street, on Saturday, but it will be well worth the $5 admission charge. There are eight bands playing beginning at 1 pm. All the bands are performing gratis to help […]
Frustrated that folks think it’s OK to toss stuff on the ground? (We know. Grrrr.) Want to do something about it? We have a way! On Saturday, April 23, from 8 until noon, teams are going to be spreading out all over downtown Shreveport to take part in the loveshreveport Citywide Cleanup. We’d love to […]
Two wonderful new exhibits open to the public TODAY at artspace, 708 Texas Street, and you’re invited to attend the opening reception that runs from 5-8 pm! Brazen Spirits is a combination of works by local sculptor Julie Glass and fiber artist Sherry Tamburo. Glass and Tamburo work with opposing materials–hard/soft, rough/smooth–to give the art […]
On April 30th from noon-8 pm, the area around historic Municipal Auditorium is going to be transformed into all things South of the Border fun. Taco Wars returns for another fun-filled year, for a debut in its brand new location downtown! Also new is a very special VIP offer that ends Monday, April 18. Become […]
The Petroleum Club of Shreveport, one of downtown’s two private fine dining clubs, has begun offering breakfast on Wednesdays, 7-10 am. If the Wednesday breakfast becomes a hit, the full menu breakfast may expand to additional days. Wednesday breakfast includes a full menu of morning favorites, ample sides and free flowing coffee. Eat while […]
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