Nov. 20, 2019 UPDATE– The Hilton Shreveport (the world class business hotel we fondly know as the Hilton Downtown) is in the final days of a big new ‘do. Work on a massive re-do of the lobby, the bar, restaurant, meeting rooms, common spaces…even of wiring and lighting, is coming to an end. Plans are to […]
Looking for something extra special for your holiday season? Go Victorian! Downtown Shreveport is lucky to have two Victorian gems across the street from each other, both offering a glimpse into Christmases past. The Logan Mansion at 725 Austen Place plans to host multiple tours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Dec. 20, 21 and 22. Their […]
Some of the coveted mezzanine space at The Lofts at 624 is available, which could be very good news for you! There are three big reasons we love this space: The natural light that floods through floor-to-ceiling windows. Vitamin D every day! The mezzanine spaces put you at eye level with a remarkable piece of […]
If you’re a fan of the cakes, pies and breads at the new Retro Downtown Cafe, your life is about to take a turn for the more caloric and oh-so-delicious. The new Retro Baking Company is just days away from opening its doors at 500 Texas, just across from 318 Nutrition, the Caddo Parish Courthouse […]
Our limited edition ‘I Am Downtown’ pins are officially gone! Over the past few weeks, people from all over Shreveport-Bossier have filled out applications and sent photos of themselves having fun downtown in order to score one of these limited-edition pins. Many of them sent pictures of activities in our free, downloaded Field Guide of […]
Cool comes in all shapes and sizes, and we’re thrilled that there are a number of people downtown who see the value in saving, rehabbing and giving our amazing historic buildings new life. 408 Cotton is about 12,000SF worth of cool, an old garage and car park recently purchased by iArchitecture’s Jeff Spikes. Plans are […]
200 Travis Street, that bright blue nook at the corner of Travis and Spring Street, opens for business Monday, Nov. 11 as Anthony’s Sports Bar. The brainchild of owner Anthony Burns, the sports bar features much more than sports alone. The menu contains a wide array of everything from Southern comfort appetizers (beer- battered onion […]
RiverView Hall and Theater is a popular city facility used by traveling events, the Shreveport Opera, Symphony, Ballet and others. The city knew this popular venue was becoming tired and outdated and 14 months ago launched a project for needed upgrades. Visitors to the facility now will see ADA improvements, a refreshed and updated lobby, […]
A couple of months ago, the long-time home of the downtown Hallmark card and gift shop at 431 Texas Street reopened to a radical change. Gone were Christmas ornaments, sympathy cards, and aisles tight with small dustables. In was an open and airy updated space flooded in natural light and offering a long list of […]
Come in your PJs and enjoy pizza and a movie with friends in Rainbow City. We think this is a pretty fun way to kick off the holiday week! Hang with author and animator William Joyce as he introduces his movie “Rise of the Guardians” and “Little Cloudy” from FriendsWithYou. Bundle up in PJ’s and […]
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