The Shreveport Railroad Museum at 142 North Common Street has really been upping its game recently with additions to their already great displays. The most recent, according to Railroad Museum newsletter editor Dave Bland, is two unique brass train models. Dave says several brass models and other items from the collection of the late Clay […]
One of the coolest addresses downtown is 717 Crockett Street. The Andress Artist and Entrepreneur Center has a variety of office and desk spaces on the expansive open second floor. The first floor is home to creatives who work with their hands to fashion sets, props, art, home decor, candles, herbal elixirs, all natural skincare […]
The Krewe of Harambee Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Mardi Gras Parade rolls through downtown Shreveport each year on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at 1 p.m. This parade is bursting at the seams with marching bands, dance troupes, performance artists, dozens of floats, and more. Following the parade, the marching bands typically gather on […]
If you’re looking to do some work for the federal government, XMC Business Center director Lindora Baker says an upcoming Proposal Planning and Writing RFPs class is a do-not-miss. The class, scheduled from 9 am-4 pm on Thursday, Nov. 9, will be held at her business center at 856 Texas Avenue. Seating is limited to […]
It’s a big birthday year for Fertitta’s Deli, 1124 Fairfield Ave. The little deli that started off life as a neighborhood deli/grocery store turned 96 in 2023! It is also Agatha Fertitta McCall’s 46th year as owner. Great things are happening at the little eatery. Agatha’s son Patrick is back in the business and introduced […]
Wondering why the mayoral inauguration and initial city council meeting was held at 10 am on New Year’s Eve? Blame the Shreveport City Charter. The Charter states that “The elective officers shall serve for terms of four (4) years from the twenty-first day following their election and until their respective successors are elected and qualified.” […]
Riverside Roofing Materials at 975 Louisiana Avenue has a new sideline- rentals! The business has in stock (2) 8K 42’ Reach Telehandlers, (2) 9K 43’ Reach Telehandlers, (1) 50’ Towable Boom Lift, (1) 40’ 2WD Boom Lift, (2) 19’ Scissor Lifts, (2) 4 Cubic Yard Hopper Dumpsters, (1) Princeton Piggyback (Truck Mounted) Forklift, and (1) 40’ Gas Engine Operated Ladder Hoist. They […]
Before Phoenix 2.0, before Haze on Texas or even Humfree’s and Shreve Square, New Year’s Eve downtown was celebrated at the Washington Youree Hotel. The hotel took up most of the block where the current Louisiana Tower and its parking garage now sit, bounded by Market Street to the east, Travis to the north, Edwards […]
Each year SB Magazine holds a reader competition to determine the best of a wide range of businesses and events, and downtown is always well represented. Feel free to hold your applause until the entire list is read! Best Performing Arts Venue- the historic, venerable Strand Theatre. Best Financial Advisor- Denis Poljak, and Best Investment […]
No, it is NOT too late to find the perfect gift, and YES, you can find it downtown! Point your wagon (or sedan, SUV, truck, bicycle) to C&C Mercantile and Lighting, 1120 Texas Ave., for Final Fa La La! Shop vintage and antique wares, art, fashion, collectibles, a whole host of cute, creative, one of […]
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