Having a high occupancy rate in the downtown office market is critically important to the revitalization of downtown Shreveport. Downtown is the region’s center of commerce, culture, and government. It is a neighborhood, an entertainment center, and host to millions of visitors. It is where the future meets the past…and where the community celebrates. Located […]
Wicked Little Letters – A true story and it’s stranger-than-fiction. Opening April 5th at downtown’s Robinson Film Center, this film follows two neighbors… “deeply-conservative local Edith Swan (Olivia Colman) and rowdy Irish migrant Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley). When Edith and fellow residents start to receive letters full of unintentionally hilarious profanities, foul-mouthed Rose is charged […]
ShrevePark Parking often gets this question: Can I park at a meter for free if I have Handicapped Credentials? The short answer is no. However, if you are unable to access one of the free handicapped spaces and you park at a metered space or at a ‘Pay By App’ space, you can still get […]
The Grand Opening Celebration Week @ Crockett Street Trading Company. April 1st, 8 am – 6 pm. Join the celebration for the entire week! April 1-6 is “Grand Opening Week!” Crockett Street will have sales, sales, sales! Contests, giveaways and cool stuff all week. The ribbon cutting and reception is Friday, April 5 at 12 […]
Yes, there is such a thing and it’s happening on March 30th, 10 am – 2 pm at the Shreveport Aquarium. The Aquarium invites you to “come celebrate and learn all about these extraordinary creatures and how we can all help them survive” during the 5th annual Paddlefish Festival. Come help the Aquarium send off […]
Celebrate Easter Sunday Downtown: First Methodist Shreveport, 500 Common St. Good Friday: Messiah II, 11:00 am & Noon, Sanctuary Easter Sunday: 8:30 am traditional service, 11:00 am traditional service & 11:00 am Faithlink Contemporary service. Holy Cross Episcopal Church 875 Cotton St. Good Friday: Noon & 6:00 pm Holy Saturday: Noon (proper liturgy) Easter Vigil: […]
Art, Music, Quilts, Reiki, Chakra, and Lots of Fun: 2024 Artwalk Season Kicks Off Artwalk 2024 is here! The first Wednesday Downtown Shreveport Artwalk is April 3rd from 5 – 8 pm. Artwalk has something for everyone and it’s free…it is the Downtown Development Authority’s gift to the community. The monthly event gives folks the […]
And Speaking of Great Musicians: Shreveport Guitar Legend James Burton: Continues to Receive Honors Legendary Hall of Famer Shreveport’s own James Burton was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in ceremonies in Nashville, Tennessee on March 18th. Quite an honor for the world-renowned guitarist. James is ranked #19 in the Rolling Stones List […]
This week, representatives from the National Park Service and the Louisiana Office of Historic Preservation visited downtown Shreveport. Why is that a big deal…..because these are the people who approve the federal and state tax credits for buildings undergoing restoration. The credits can make the difference between making a project work or not. Developers are […]
Jenifer Hill, Executive Director of the The Strand Theatre, said they are also looking for memories but specifically for Strand memories that they can use in their upcoming centennial. If you have a special memory of the Strand, please contact Jenifer at 318-226-1481 or 318-226-8555 or you can send to jlandry@downtownshreveport.com for our eBlast and […]
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