Month: September 2023

Funky Vintage at Refine Design, 616 Texas St.

Refine Design Boutiques at 616 Texas Street welcomes two new businesses to their fun, eclectic space at 616 Texas Street. We Want The Funk is a vintage vendor featuring one-off vintage wear that includes clothing, shoes, accessories and kitschy decor and games. If you need a perfect 1970s look, are in dire need of an […]

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It’s Official! State Building Construction Underway

Note: New Northwest Louisiana State Office Building Updates Are Imminent As the Louisiana Legislature approaches Sine Die, important updates expected soon regarding the new downtown state office building. In the meantime, catch up on the history of the project with this series articles by former DDA Executive Director Liz Swaine.   Sometimes it takes a […]

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Downtown Character: W.K. Henderson

Many of you know that each month at the Downtown Shreveport Artwalk we feature a segment called History in 5, a short talk about a small bit of downtown history. As the one who reads the stories and writes the talks, I can tell you that we are never lacking for interesting tales. Many of […]

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Red River Revel’s VIP Experience

The Red River Revel has a new option this year for folks who would like to host a party -within – the- party. The Balconies VIP Experience will accommodate up to 20 people who will have a reserved ‘balcony’ to view one night of top level musical entertainment. Along with the reserved seats, VIPs will […]

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The History of 509 Market Street

The History of 509 Market Street: Reaching for the Sky When Peter Youree was named president of Shreveport’s Commercial National Bank 125 years ago, he had seen a lot. He’d been wounded in the Battle of Shiloh during the Civil War, had married Betty Scott and fathered two children, had owned and managed Shreveport’s first […]

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