It used to be that all the cool kids could walk into The Noble Savage at 417 Texas Street and order a beverage served in their very own customized tankard. We are here to share the good news that this noble tradition is continuing TNS has hired Red Star Pottery to create the new generation […]
It is a rare thing that one of the mirror-image apartments at 716-718 Edwards Street comes open, but one has! The open loft, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath apartment is ready for occupancy on Feb. 1. The 1500 SF space features newer appliances, and a WD in the unit. You are 3 minutes away from […]
The remembrances started appearing on Facebook this past weekend as news that Mike Sylvester had passed. Robinson Film Center says goodbye to Mike. Friends say goodbye to Mike. The DDA says goodbye to Mike. Rhino Coffee says goodbye to Mike. Why is that so many responded in this way? Well, Mike was a unique […]
Pop N Pizza at 500 Texas Street has two reasons for us to celebrate! The pizza eatery, which has become a mainstay downtown, and co-owner Brittani Shabazz, are both having birthdays. The restaurant is turning one, and Britt is turning, ahem, 25. Even though it’s their birthday(s), YOU get the gift! Britt says if you […]
Music and alive and melodic in downtown Shreveport, and this week we get to welcome back a long-time musical friend. Tonight (January 19), The Noble Savage (TNS)at 417 Texas Street brings Dan Gardner to the stage. This is a homecoming in that Dan was the first musician to perform live at the Savage in 1996, […]
The Shreveport Railroad Museum at 142 North Common Street has really been upping its game recently with additions to their already great displays. The most recent, according to Railroad Museum newsletter editor Dave Bland, is two unique brass train models. Dave says several brass models and other items from the collection of the late Clay […]
One of the coolest addresses downtown is 717 Crockett Street. The Andress Artist and Entrepreneur Center has a variety of office and desk spaces on the expansive open second floor. The first floor is home to creatives who work with their hands to fashion sets, props, art, home decor, candles, herbal elixirs, all natural skincare […]
The Krewe of Harambee Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Mardi Gras Parade rolls through downtown Shreveport each year on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at 1 p.m. This parade is bursting at the seams with marching bands, dance troupes, performance artists, dozens of floats, and more. Following the parade, the marching bands typically gather on […]
If you’re looking to do some work for the federal government, XMC Business Center director Lindora Baker says an upcoming Proposal Planning and Writing RFPs class is a do-not-miss. The class, scheduled from 9 am-4 pm on Thursday, Nov. 9, will be held at her business center at 856 Texas Avenue. Seating is limited to […]
It’s a big birthday year for Fertitta’s Deli, 1124 Fairfield Ave. The little deli that started off life as a neighborhood deli/grocery store turned 96 in 2023! It is also Agatha Fertitta McCall’s 46th year as owner. Great things are happening at the little eatery. Agatha’s son Patrick is back in the business and introduced […]
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