Historic Commercial Tax Credits are available to many owners of historic buildings in the Downtown Development District. These credits, both state and federal, can go a long way in helping offset the costs of rehab and improvements; in fact, up to 40% of all ‘qualified’ costs of your project can be returned to you […]
When a lot of people think of quilts, they thing of the tattered cover that Grandma made, traditional patterns like ‘Log Cabin’ or ‘The Diamond in the Square.’ The newest show by the Art Quilt Group of the Red River Quilters at Central ARTSTATION, 801 Crockett, shows quilting isn’t just for grandma anymore! […]
Downtown’s elegant Hilton Hotel is launching into art in a big way with monthly artist receptions starting Friday, June 7, 5:30- 7 p.m. First to grace the walls is abstract artist Celia Carr. Experience her vibrant works while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and refreshments at the Market 104 Bar. Self-parking will be complimentary, valet is $5. […]
** Each month at the Downtown Artwalk, the DDA’s Liz Swaine gives a short ‘History in 5’ talk about a place, space or event in downtown Shreveport. This is followed by an opportunity to ‘Sketch the City’ with AIA Architect Mischa Farrell. These talks and architectural sketch sessions are popular, free and open to all, […]
Combine Food and Fun With History at Food Trucks at the Museum- Sunday, June 9 from noon until 4 p.m. In 1887, the Shreveport Water Works became only the second water ‘treatment’ plant in the state of Louisiana, one of just a handful in the nation. Finally, Shreveport would have a way to fight fires […]
This beautiful place could be yours! One of the few remaining downtown mansions, the Logan Mansion, an 1897-built Victorian beauty, is located across from the Ogilvie-Wiener Mansion and one block over from the famed Municipal Auditorium. The Logan Mansion also sits in the heart of the Downtown Development District and the art and culture district […]
If you love great art, you’ll want to attend the opening reception of the Hoover Watercolor Society Spring Show on Sunday, June 2, 2-4 p.m. at Norsworthy Gallery, 214 Texas St. This is the 62nd year of the Hoover Spring Exhibit and it always attracts a wide variety of beautiful works from across the region. […]
We like to share when we find a product that works well, and the Downtown Shreveport Development Corporation’s Graffiti Abatement Team reports the Goof Off works as promised. There are a LOT of products out there and our crew has tried many of them. Power-washing is still tried-and-true, but using a high intensity power washer […]
Welcome to downtown Shreveport! We have asked the restaurants to honor your convention badges, name tags or hotel room keys for the various specials being offered. RESTAURANTS WITH SPECIALS! Abby Singers Bistro –10% off food orders 617 Texas Street (318) 459-4125 Fat Calf Boucherie– 10% off on all food orders Red River Brewing Co. – […]
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