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This metaphysical store offers classes, readings, and supplies for various practices.  Healing and wellness, Reiki healing, meditation retreats, tarot card readings, and yoga and mindfulness are some of the services you will find at Moons & Sage Spiritual Shoppe in the Red River District.  Located at 450 Clyde Fant Parkway in Suite 800, the shop […]

It’s that time of year again…the day of decision to determine the best gumbo in our area.  The 2024 Battle of the Gumbo Gladiators Cook-Off will be held Saturday, March 8, 2024 from 12 noon to 4 pm.  The event is held annually at downtown’s Festival Plaza.  This year the event will feature more than […]

How cool is it to create art from glass.  High Gravity Glassworks is a glassblowing studio located at 1200 Marshall Street.  The studio artists create custom artwork.  Workshops are also held to teach the art of glassblowing.  High Gravity also offers intensive courses for anyone who is serious about the craft.  The studio is the […]

The City of Shreveport has a city ordinance that mandates a parking violation occurs when part, or all, of a vehicle is outside the parking stall boundary lines (the lines that identify the parking space).  ShrevePark Parking provides some grace and consideration and only issues a ticket if tires are on, or outside, the lines […]

The Facebook post of Alexandra “Zandy” Hayes expresses excitement about the opening of their new brick and mortar restaurant – Angelo’s Deli – in downtown at 605 Texas Street.  She and her husband Tom have a very popular food truck in Blanchard and are now part of downtown Shreveport’s eateries.  Zandy isn’t new to downtown […]

You are invited to a very special event on Sunday, March 3, 2024, 3:30 pm, Riverview Theatre, as the Wideman International Piano Competition in collaboration with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra presents Parker Van Ostrand, 2022 Wideman Piano Competition Gold Medalist.  Van Ostrand is “presently studying at the San Francisco Conservatory where he collaborated with Yuja […]

“Cyanotypes are one of the oldest photographic printing processes in the history of photography.  The unique feature of the print is its shade of cyan blue, resulting from its exposure to ultraviolet light.”  First used to reproduce architects and engineers’ technical drawings, the cyanotype technique quickly became a favorite by photographers soon after its discovery.  […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.