Things to Do
So many options! Take a look at our Downtown calendar of events to make certain you don’t miss a thing. https://downtownshreveport.com/event-calendar/
Live Downtown!
Live just yards from where you work – eat, drink, play and soak in history- in the heart of northwest Louisiana and the tristate region. We’re where it all began…where oil and water DID blend, where cotton began its long dusty journey up the Texas Trail, where fortunes were made (and lost), where mayors drew […]
You’re Invited, Don’t Miss it
You are invited to a very special event, Sunday, May 12, 2024, 3:00pm, Couch Chapel, First Methodist Church, 500 Common St. Ilya Shmukler, a native of Moscow, began performing at age 12, Since that time he has performed throughout the world and has earned a graduate degree in piano from the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory. He […]
Dees Photo Building
By now, most everyone reading this eBlast knows that the former Dees Building (Dripp Donuts) at the corner of Market and Texas Streets has been determined to be structurally unstable, unsafe, and a danger to the public. DSDC2, Inc. owns the building at 421 Market and has had to make the difficult decision to demolish […]
In Memory: A Downtown Champion
Downtown, Artspace, Shreveport Regional Arts Council, and all of Shreveport lost a true champion recently. Joe Kane went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 26, 2024. Joe was a true supporter of the arts as long-time President of the Artspace Advisory Board. His accomplishments in that role are many. Downtown Shreveport, Artspace, […]
Do You Need a Temporary Administrative and IT Job with Skills To Match: If So We Need You
Are you looking for a temporary position managing social media, the DDA website, generating graphics as needed, general administrative work, taking phone calls, transcribing board meeting minutes, and other “fun and interesting” things to do for a few months? If so, the Downtown Development Authority has the perfect opportunity for you. We need an Administrative […]
What About Parking: Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones
Question: “The space I parked in indicated I had a 1-hr. limit. I was only parked for about 40 minutes, so why did I get a ticket?” Answer: You were parked in a Commercial Vehicle Loading Zone. These zones were created to be used, exclusively, by commercial vehicles needing to load and/or unload. Per Section […]
Artwalk Returns May 1st!
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It’s a Perfect Day (in Shreveport): It Certainly Is At Robinson Film Center
Opening today (April 19): Perfect Days “Enjoy the soft and sentimental life of Perfect Days! Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine, he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world.” […]
May Artwalk: Coming May 1, 2024
May Artwalk: Coming May 1, 2024 Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 1, 2024 for the downtown Artwalk. Venues will include locations on Lake Street, Crockett, Cotton, and Edwards. Artists who want to participate, should contact the DDA office at 318-222-7403 or dda@downtownshreveport.com. Stay tuned for Facebook posts.
