If you have driven past 724 McNeil Street, you have seen all the scaffolding there. The one-time Municipal Court Building, now a Verizon Communications Building, is getting a tip to top exterior tuck pointing, repair and waterproofing to protect both the building and the equipment inside. Interior work includes painting, flooring, new bathrooms and new […]
It’s all over but some flooring installation and the grand opening for the new spaces at 427/429/431 Crockett Street. It has been an interesting ride for General Contractor John Cush and Architect/Owner Jason Cram. Historic rehabs always bring special surprises, but surprises here included not enough electrical capacity (not at just the buildings, but for […]
Deez Beanz downtown is offering up boxes full of sweet and savory goodness for your snack or lunchtime. It always happens- you come into work and discover a new project that is going to mean no lunch break, or you need to put nose to the grindstone to get a report or grant completed. Deez […]
Dripp Donut is absolutely known for their delicious sourdough donuts, but they are also quickly becoming know for their Hot Chicken sandwich plates. On Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 11 am- 2 pm, Dripp offered their hot chicken sandwich plates from their Dripp Hot Chicken food truck adjacent to the donut store at 421 Market St. […]
The planning is well underway for Mudbug Madness, which will take over downtown’s Festival Plaza over the long 2023 Memorial Day weekend, May 26-28. The venerable mudbug and music festival turns 39 this year, and with the new year comes their new logo- They’ve also opened up registration for vendors. Arts and crafts vendors are […]
It used to be that all the cool kids could walk into The Noble Savage at 417 Texas Street and order a beverage served in their very own customized tankard. We are here to share the good news that this noble tradition is continuing TNS has hired Red Star Pottery to create the new generation […]
It is a rare thing that one of the mirror-image apartments at 716-718 Edwards Street comes open, but one has! The open loft, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath apartment is ready for occupancy on Feb. 1. The 1500 SF space features newer appliances, and a WD in the unit. You are 3 minutes away from […]
The remembrances started appearing on Facebook this past weekend as news that Mike Sylvester had passed. Robinson Film Center says goodbye to Mike. Friends say goodbye to Mike. The DDA says goodbye to Mike. Rhino Coffee says goodbye to Mike. Why is that so many responded in this way? Well, Mike was a unique […]
Pop N Pizza at 500 Texas Street has two reasons for us to celebrate! The pizza eatery, which has become a mainstay downtown, and co-owner Brittani Shabazz, are both having birthdays. The restaurant is turning one, and Britt is turning, ahem, 25. Even though it’s their birthday(s), YOU get the gift! Britt says if you […]
Music and alive and melodic in downtown Shreveport, and this week we get to welcome back a long-time musical friend. Tonight (January 19), The Noble Savage (TNS)at 417 Texas Street brings Dan Gardner to the stage. This is a homecoming in that Dan was the first musician to perform live at the Savage in 1996, […]
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