September 26-29, SB Magazine is hosting Shreveport/Bossier’s first-ever Fashion Week and three of their most fabulous fashion-forward events are being held downtown. If you love clothes and the latest trends, are interested in seeing how local designers have been able to channel the biannual Christmas in the Sky event to create ten amazing looks, want […]
The Downtown Development Authority is working with AEP/Swepco to determine the best location(s) for one or two new Electric Vehicle (EV) fueling stations downtown. SWEPCO’s Mike Corbin says that though the local EV market is small, it is growing and Shreveport wants to be ready as manufacturers come out with additional electric options. Two locations […]
The Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce is holding an unprecedented three mayoral forums across consecutive nights on Oct. 16-17-18 to allow the candidates time for three important topics: Tuesday, Oct. 16 will focus on Operations and Administration Wednesday, Oct. 17 will be Leadership Thursday, Oct. 18 is all about Finances The forums are free and […]
After months of work, blood, sweat and tears, the Top Twenty has been determined for the 2018 Louisiana Film Prize. The announcements were made recently at a packed event at Robinson Film Center, one of the sites of film prize screenings. Top Twenty List HERE This is a big deal, because ONE of these short films […]
A long weekend of geekery is upon us and The Shreveport Times has laid out a fabulous strategy of how to enjoy it all without breaking the bank. Read this. You will be glad you did. How to budget for Geek’d Con What IS Geek’d Con? Well, it’s one of those things that if you have […]
Cirque Du Lake is sounding a call for sponsors, vendors and visitors to the 2018 Cirque Du Lake street party. The Friday, September 21 5-9 pm event is in its fifth year and will feature food, drinks, art, demonstrations and live music. The 400 block of Lake Street will be filled with vendors that will include […]
Red River STEM hires Executive Director for Sci-Port Discovery Center Shreveport, LA –Red River STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Inc., a new non-profit entity that recently entered into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of Shreveport to operate a children’s science center in the building known as the Sci-Port Discovery Center, has announced […]
Liz Swaine story in August 13 Forum ANNOUNCING THE CULTIVATE COLLABORATIVE KEYNOTE TALK AND WORKSHOP, Thurs-Fri., August 23-24. You’re invited to be our guest at two important events featuring the Cultivate Collaborative of Dallas, Tex. On Thursday, Aug. 23 at 6 pm at Central ARTSTATION, 801 Crockett Street, join Re:Form Shreveport for a talk by […]
611 Texas Informational Brochure For years, the building at 611 Texas Street known only by the All Seasons Creations Mall signage on the front has set empty and a bit forlorn. While not the most beautiful exterior on the block (exteriors can be changed!), it sits in a prime location (near the courthouse, the Lofts @ […]
The soon-to-come Common Park in Shreveport Common, the 9-block art and culture district on the western side of downtown, isn’t letting any grass grow under its feet as construction plans are made. Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation (SPAR) hosted a pre-construction meeting recently and report that more than a dozen general contractors and subcontractors showed […]
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