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Cool Things For Mom in Downtown

Mother’s Day is THIS SUNDAY, so no time to waste in making plans for a fun and memorable time! Abby Singer’s Bistro at Robinson Film Center is opening for a special Mother’s Day Brunch. The buffet-style brunch is $22 per person ($12 for kids 12 and under). Call 318.459.4125 to make your brunch reservations, and remember […]

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Miss USA/Teen USA Plan Downtown Parade

102 beautiful, smart and talented young ladies will Mardi Gras in May as part of the Miss USA/ Miss Teen USA pageant to be held in Shreveport. Come cheer for your state during the free parade in downtown Shreveport at noon on Monday, May 14. Enjoy Mardi Gras floats, throws, local Mardi Gras krewes, a […]

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Give for Good Dollars Support Downtown

For 24 hours on May 1, people gave…and gave. Following 24 hours of online giving, the Community Foundation of Northwest Louisiana’s Give For Good 2018 raised an estimated $1,873,488. The number is still preliminary and might change a bit, but it represents 9,023 donations to 205 organizations, surpassing the 2017 total of just over $1.6 million. […]

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BIG Upcoming Events Downtown- ARTWALK & 131st Birthday at the Shreveport Water Works Museum

Press Release Monday, April 30, 2018 Contact: Liz Swaine, 222-7403 Downtown Development Authority May Artwalk & Shreveport Water Works Museum’s 131st Birthday: Two Great Events, Two Times the Downtown Fun  May Downtown Artwalk- Wednesday, May 2, 5-8 p.m. Nine different locations are gearing up for the big May Downtown Artwalk, an event appropriate for all ages. […]

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DDA Board Votes to Support Shreveport Tax Propositions

Press Release Thursday, April 26, 2018 Contact: Liz Swaine, 318-222-7403 Downtown Development Authority Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors Votes to Support Shreveport Tax Propositions At their Wednesday meeting, the Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority voted unanimously to support the six property tax propositions on the ballot Saturday, April 28. The DDA believes […]

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Robinson Film Center Gives FREE Movies in May!

In  May, one of our favorite places downtown turns ten, but Robinson Film Center is giving everyone else a gift to celebrate! “We wouldn’t be here today without the unfailing support of the community, and this is our way of saying thanks,” said RFC Executive Director Meghan Hochstetler. 10th Anniversary Free Movie May launches on Tuesday, May […]

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DDA Supports Saturday Property Tax Renewals/Continuations

On Saturday, April 28, Shreveport residents are being asked to approve 6 property tax continuations. The Board of the Downtown Development Authority asks that you support all 6. At our Wednesday meeting, the board voted unanimously to support these, believing strongly that these continuations not only strengthen downtown, but the city as a whole. It […]

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F1 Tornado Downtown- Friday, April 13, 2018

Of course it had to hit on Friday the 13th. Actually, though the storm starting blowing through prior to midnight, it appears that the real damage happened in the early morning hours of April 14th.                                         […]

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512/514 Crockett St.- What’s Old is New Again

On the north side of the 500 block of Crockett Street near the old SporTran terminal sits a small building in a sea of concrete. It is the sole survivor in the block, first because of ownership by the Communications Workers of America Local 3411 and then, because of the efforts of local businessman Ronnie […]

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Cool New Shade on the Riverfront!

 If you’re one of the sweltering many who love bringing the kids to the Shreveport Riverfront to play in the ‘dancing fountains’, this is very good news indeed.— Rotary Club of Shreveport on Tuesday, April 17, officially donated a trio of giant-sized architectural umbrellas to the City of Shreveport. The shade has been permanently installed […]

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