On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, the Shreveport Metropolitan Planning Commission voted unanimously to allow Larson Family, LP a Special Use permit for property at 700 Cotton Street, the old Arlington Hotel. The limited partnership plans to open the “Every Man a King” distillery in 2020 that will feature a large outdoor patio space, distillery operations, […]
November’s downtown art stroll is almost here! On November 6 from 5-8 pm, join us as we stop at nine different downtown locations. Did you know there is a farm growing greens of all types in a building in downtown Shreveport? You’ll visit Cotton St. Farms on Nov. 6 and see what’s in season! You’ll […]
Adjacent to the Shreveport Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Building and just around the corner from the Lee Hardware Apartments sits this garage and storage building at 408 Cotton Street. It’s 12,000 square feet with a mezzanine, garage doors that lead off the alley and a ramp suitable for cars that leads upstairs. The ceilings are […]
(Reprinted from the Shreveport Times, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019) How much has changed in your life or in the way you think about things over the past 17 years? I’ll answer for you- a lot. In community terms, we have begun to more fully realize the dangers of aggressive annexation and urban sprawl to the […]
It’s going to be a huge night for culture, music, dance, food and art Saturday night at the Hispanic Heritage Festival 2019 at the Shreveport Aquarium.What can you expect? A lot! The evening will include: Aquarium Tours 5:30- 7 pm Buffet by Ta Molly’s and Dilla’s Quesadillas Live Music by Lara Latin Band 8 – […]
Shreve Towne Studio, downtown’s newest art hub, throws open its doors to the public on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 am- 4 pm for an Open House and Fall Art Market. Their space, at 512 Crockett Street, houses studio/work space and retail space for several permanent artists. Shreve Towne owner Tracey Prator hopes to turn […]
It is not unusual to see Brad Campbell and husband Steven Galbraith downtown. They are members at Robinson Film Center and regulars at Abby Singer’s Bistro. Brad is a special fan of Chef Tootie Morrison’s braised collard greens and Gouda mac and cheese, a dish he jokingly calls his ‘second favorite vegetable.’ Brad, a retired […]
If you missed the opening reception for artist Adena Helm at Central ARTSTATION, 801 Crockett Street, you can still see (and buy) her works through the end of September! Drop by the lobby during business hours and enjoy her vibrant and colorful look at life, friends and nature. Adena combines remarkable colors with a special […]
For the first time in the history of the Louisiana Food Prize, three female chefs will go mano a womano in the battle for the coveted Golden Fork! Megan Chavez (Tempo Eatery), Jessica Comegys (Caspiana Catering and Meal Prep), and downtown’s own Niema Longstratt (RNL Authentics and formerly of The Office Hub) will be joined […]
A little worried about your moves? Want your youngsters to feel confident on their feet, and enjoy exercising in a way that will not only make them feel better but look better? Brittany Pier says she has just the thing for you- or your children. Brittany, the owner and instructor at popular Be Dance Studio […]
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