Day: February 23, 2024

Ka’Davien Baylor: Using His Vision to Uplift Others

Artists have a special way of transforming their vision into visible enjoyment, encouragement, and inspiration for others.  Baylor is no different.  His larger-than-life murals are making an impact throughout the Shreveport community and downtown.  Baylor brings his message of hope and motivation for others to life using massive walls as his canvas.  His art encourages […]

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Jazz Old School Heritage: Jazzing Up the Night in Downtown

Did you think the Josh Lounge was someone’s namesake?  The name stands for Jazz Old School Heritage, and the night club stands for great jazz, R&B music, live DJs and bands.  The club credits its success to its atmosphere, music, location, and professional management.  JOSH offers complimentary food on Mondays (along with karaoke), has patio […]

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Downtown Shreveport salutes our African American partners

Downtown Shreveport is home to African American lawyers, accountants, governmental officials, realtors, retailers, restaurateurs, developers, builders, business owners, and property owners.  We are better as a community because of their accomplishments and contributions!  Downtown Shreveport salutes the achievements of our African American partners as we all work to revitalize the heart of Shreveport.

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Art, Fun, and Cocktails: A Perfect Recipe

Where can you find the right blend of art, fun, and perfect cocktail…in downtown’s Artipsy Studio!  Located at 450 Clyde Fant Parkway, Suite 600, the Red River District’s “paint and sip arts bar, instructional arts studio and event space”, is a downtown favorite.  Owner and arts instructor Nina Forch says that Artipsy is “about the […]

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Envision Media: Drayden Dunn’s Entrepreneurial Spirit

Business and downtown property owner Drayden Dunn’s desire to own his own business had been a dream since high school when he and some friends formed a music and video production business.  That business, Young Pros Entertainment, allowed Dunn to use his creativity, get a taste for being his own boss, and achieving a dream […]

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