It is an ironic thing that it takes a media flurry about a threatened closure to alert the community to the existence of three great museums in the heart of Shreveport. For years, the Shreveport Water Works Museum, the Spring Street Historical Museum, and the more recently-opened Shreveport Railroad Museum, have operated in relative obscurity. […]
Looking for a place to eat, drink or shop downtown? From Asian stir fry to fresh baked scones and gourmet tacos, we have you covered. Read on and visit them all! Sip and Sup Abby Singer’s Bistro @ Robinson Film Center – 617 Texas Street. Gourmet Burgers, Caesar Salad, Fabulous Appetizers, Full Bar. See the menu […]
Head over to our events calendar and see what’s happening in our #cooldowntown! Hey, businesses, organizations, and venues! Do you have an event planned for downtown Shreveport? Email us with all the info (and a great graphic if you have one) and we will get it added to our calendar. Remember, the sooner we have […]
Ace Digital will be holding their open house on February 23, from 4-6 pm at their new offices located at 1200 Marshall Street. Come see the new digs and meet Don and his team! Ace Digital is a local wide and small format printing company. They can print anything from Business Cards, Spec Books, Construction Prints, […]
***FORECAST ALERT*** Rain predicted for Wednesday is forecast to end in the morning and give way to a partly cloudy afternoon and nice temperatures. Do NOT let the threat of rain keep you away from this fun event! The March Artwalk welcomes spring with a little of everything! Here’s what you’ll be missing if you […]
Press Release Contact: Jim Malsch, CEO Enterprise Computing Services, Inc. 318-219-3427 After Nationwide Search, Jessica Schiele Named Cohab Executive Director After a six-year stint as Cohab’s Director of Programs and seven months as its interim Executive Director, the Cohab Board of Directors has named Jessica Schiele the Executive Director. The Cohab search committee looked nationwide for […]
Press Release Contact: Liz Swaine, Executive Director Downtown Development Authority 318-222-7403 Swaine Speaks at Tulane University’s Preservation Conference Downtown Development Authority/ Downtown Shreveport Development Corporation Executive Director Liz Swaine was invited to speak to historic preservationists from around the region about historic projects spurring investment in downtown Shreveport last week. The Preservation Matters conference in New […]
Contact Neil Kapadia, ViaNova Development 412-512-3270 or neil.kapadia@vianovadevelopment.com Liz Swaine, Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Shreveport Development Corporation 318-222-7403 or liz@downtownshreveport.com UPSCALE MARKET OPENING DOWNTOWN ON FIRST FLOOR OF THE STANDARD Store to feature gourmet provisions, craft beers, café dining and more at corner of Market and Texas streets SHREVEPORT, La.—When renovations are completed on […]
Press Release Contact Neil Kapadia, ViaNova Development 412-512-3270 or neil.kapadia@vianovadevelopment.com Liz Swaine, Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Shreveport Development Corporation 318-222-7403 or liz@downtownshreveport.com THE STANDARD SETS THE STANDARD FOR SHREVEPORT ONCE MORE City’s oldest skyscraper becomes downtown’s newest mixed-use development SHREVEPORT, La.—When Peter Youree was named president of Shreveport’s Commercial National Bank 125 years ago, he had seen […]
Press Release August 30, 2016 Contact: Liz Swaine, Executive Director Downtown Development Authority Downtown Shreveport Development Corporation 318-222-7403 Downtown Shreveport Begins First Wednesday Monthly Art Walk What goes together like peanut butter and jelly? Why, downtown and an art walk, of course. Starting on Wednesday, September 7 and happening every single first Wednesday of every single month, […]
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