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Countdown to Pepito XO @ artspace

The countdown is on for the much-anticipated opening of PepitoXO @ artspace. Ads have gone up for servers, bartenders, line cooks, bussers and dishwashing crew for their new restaurant concept at artspace, 708 Texas St. In addition, all the approvals have been granted for use of the sidewalk cafe that spills out under the awning […]

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Welcome, Wendell!

Downtown’s favorite little arthouse theater and bistro is welcoming a new chief cheerleader, cat herder and imagineer, and we couldn’t be happier to welcome him, too.  As Executive Director, Wendell Riley will lead the many activities of the Robinson Film Center in conjunction with their active and engaged Board of Directors. If you only go […]

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Ascension Mural Dedication

The beautiful mural that enlivens the Marshall Street entrance into downtown Shreveport has a name and a date for its official ‘opening’. The Marshall Street underpass mural now known as ‘Ascension Underpass’ will open to the public on Thursday, Aug. 4 at 5:30 pm. Come meet the artists Ben Moss, Ka’Davien Baylor, Eric Francis, and […]

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Voting Continues for Best Farmers’ Market!

Even though the doggier days of summer are upon us, the Shreveport Farmers’ Market continues to be a bright, tasty, and happy escape on Saturday mornings. Drop by Festival Plaza 7:30 am- 12:30 pm for an amazing variety of hand made, locally grown, baked, cooked, crafted, and raised items. This Saturday from 8:30-10:30, enjoy the […]

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Downtown Day Spa & Barber Shop Open for Biz!

The Downtown Day Spa and Barber Shop is up and cutting (and polishing and plucking and trimming). Samoiya and hubby Greg Perkins’ new business at 327 Market Street is open and waiting for you for a variety of feel-good, look-better treatments. Samoiya is handling all the manicures and pedicures and Greg is making sure the […]

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Available SporTran City Spaces

Been looking for a site to debut your new food products? The old Sun Furniture building at 1253 Texas Avenue (across from the Shreveport Police Dept. and half a block from the current SporTran terminal) is opening up to outside food vendors. The initial Food Hall is planned to house three or more food vendors […]

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Free Donut Giveaway (and shopping, too)!

Quick, name three great things! 1. Fridays. 2. Dripp Donuts. 3. A Friday with Dripp Donuts! To experience the fun, pop over to Appli-K’s new Brand Experience and Cedar Ridge at 616 Texas Street for a little shopping, free coffee and a delicious Dripp donut.  The tasty giveaway starts at 10 am and lasts until […]

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Action on the State Office Downtown

Baton Rouge is moving forward in relocating the State Office Building from Fairfield Avenue to 500 Fannin Street in downtown Shreveport. On Wednesday, July 20, the Louisiana Architect Selection Board chose Shreveport architectural, environmental and consulting firm Newman Marchive, Inc. to handle the demolition and abatement phase of the $70m revamp of the building and […]

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Election Qualifying Continues

Qualifying for a variety of local and state-wide elective offices is underway through Friday, July 22. See the latest list here on the Secretary of State’s website.  As of Thursday afternoon, six candidates had qualified for Shreveport Mayor including: Tom Arceneaux, Mario Chavez, Melvin Slack, Tracy Mendels, Julius Romano and Lauren Ray Anderson. Multiple candidates […]

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Downtown Bar Hours Remain the Same

After a discussion that went in several directions, the City Council this week opted to preserve the status quo on bar hours throughout the city. Two ordinances, one up for vote on July 12; the other to be voted on July 26, looked to either 1.) leave downtown bar hours at the current 6 am […]

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