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…and you won’t be disappointed, according to the Strand’s promotional material about the event.  The April 2, 2024 show features the “world’s number one touring ABBA tribute” “MANIA (formerly ABBA MANIA) formed in 1999 and the show has been selling out theatres and concert halls internationally ever since. This show has toured the world in […]

Why Did I Get An Overtime (OT) Parking Ticket:  Why Indeed? The answer is because on-street parking is short-term parking, and you must have parked longer at the meter than the maximum two-hour time limit. Downtown has a limited number of on-street spaces.  Meters were installed to create turnover which enables more people to access […]

If you have noticed the historic A-Truss Bridge, located north of Sam’s Town Casino on your way into downtown, you have likely seen that the area around the bridge has been cleared.  Miller Tree Service completed their work recently.  The next step will be a structural assessment. This Bridge is listed individually on the National […]

We hope those memories you have about downtown are positive ones, but we know there are some individuals whose visit to downtown resulted in a parking ticket.  Our hope is that the more information shared about downtown’s parking options, the easier it will be to find the best place to park and leave with a […]

The inaugural event was held in 2023 and promoters say the 2024 festival will be “even grander” as they celebrate northwest Louisiana’s diverse cultural heritage. The event will be held March 16, 2024 in Caddo Common Park from 11 am to 8 pm. Organizers say that the first event drew over 700 attendees who enjoyed […]

World-renowned Michael W. Smith has been playing to sold-out crowds for more than 35 years.  This GRAMMY winner, DOVE Award recipient, Gospel Music Hall of Famer has sold more than 15 million albums, and he will bring his Forever Tour to the stage of downtown’s Strand Theatre on Saturday, March 16, 7:30 pm. Smith gives […]

The first Artwalk of 2024 will be held April 3, 2024 from 5 – 8pm. And hopefully you do too!  It’s a way to have a special experience downtown and make new memories.  Details will be announced in next week’s eBlast.

Saturday, March 16, 2024, 10:30 am – The Grove We hear that the cutest bunny in town will be at The Grove tomorrow for story time.  The owner of Sugar Britches Children’s Boutique will also be there with the bunny reading with children! The Grove, 107 Spring Street, downtown Shreveport.  For more information: Check out […]

Self-taught artist from Marshall, Texas, Whitney Warren, has a show at The Agora Borealis that you don’t want to miss. Warren said that her art journey began out of necessity when she invested what little money she had after paying bills and bought some art supplies.  She sold her one-of-a-kind art out of her car.  […]