There are several things that most people will agree on when talking about the former Joe. D. Waggonner Federal Building at 500 Fannin Street downtown. It is vacant, and after 28 years of being vacant, it is well on its way to blighted. It is not beautiful. In fact, far from it. The construction of […]
It’s the end of a hot, dry growing season but the 36th annual Shreveport Farmers’ Market is still going strong. The produce vendors are down to the nitty-gritty and are nearing the end of the hot weather growing season- but you can still find delicious tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and fresh shelled peas among the other […]
The countdown is on for the much-anticipated opening of PepitoXO @ artspace. Ads have gone up for servers, bartenders, line cooks, bussers and dishwashing crew for their new restaurant concept at artspace, 708 Texas St. In addition, all the approvals have been granted for use of the sidewalk cafe that spills out under the awning […]
Downtown’s favorite little arthouse theater and bistro is welcoming a new chief cheerleader, cat herder and imagineer, and we couldn’t be happier to welcome him, too. As Executive Director, Wendell Riley will lead the many activities of the Robinson Film Center in conjunction with their active and engaged Board of Directors. If you only go […]
The beautiful mural that enlivens the Marshall Street entrance into downtown Shreveport has a name and a date for its official ‘opening’. The Marshall Street underpass mural now known as ‘Ascension Underpass’ will open to the public on Thursday, Aug. 4 at 5:30 pm. Come meet the artists Ben Moss, Ka’Davien Baylor, Eric Francis, and […]
Even though the doggier days of summer are upon us, the Shreveport Farmers’ Market continues to be a bright, tasty, and happy escape on Saturday mornings. Drop by Festival Plaza 7:30 am- 12:30 pm for an amazing variety of hand made, locally grown, baked, cooked, crafted, and raised items. This Saturday from 8:30-10:30, enjoy the […]
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