You might have noticed some changes at 420 Marshall (adjacent to Government Plaza) to the space that was once Theo’s and later Katherine’s, but always a restaurant. All the work was behind closed windows, but signage popped up last week giving the big reveal away. The East Bank District’s popular Retro 521 Cafe is expanding […]
2019 Summer Science Blast Day Camps with Bricks 4 Kidz and Sci-Port Discovery Center Don’t let your children miss out on the best summer camp experience in the area! The 2019 Summer Science Blast Day Camps serve grades 1st – 6th* weekly from June 3rd – Aug. 2nd** and are just what you need to […]
School is out and that means some summer time changes at the Shreveport Aquarium. First, the hours: New hours have already kicked in, with lots of marine mammal fun. ALL DAY, EVERY DAY Jelly Touch Experience Gently interact with these mesmerizing creatures of the deep. Sting Ray Touch and Feed Experience Touch and hand feed […]
Hey, Mudbug Madness-loving peeps, first, some travel updates! Sewer main problems have forced the city to close the northbound lanes of the Clyde Fant Parkway from the Shreveport-Barksdale Highway to Stoner for at least one week. If this is the way you normally come to Mudbug, please consider taking Highway 1 (Youree Drive), the Arthur […]
Bring your furry best friend to the West Edge Paw Crawl on Saturday, May 18 from 5-9 p.m. Start at artspace, 708 Texas Street, for a final look at the fabulous art of Critical Mass 7 (leashed, behaved pooches are welcome inside!). While there, get 10% off all giftspace merchandise and exhibition artwork! Next door […]
A big construction project at the Beck Building, 400 Travis Street at Edwards Street, will mean downtown detours beginning Friday afternoon. Beck Building property manager Karen Kennington tells us that a number of 18-wheelers, construction equipment and crews will descend upon the building this weekend for work that will include air conditioning and other upgrades. […]
Beautiful weather and fun events top our Thursday evening in downtown Shreveport. The Jam on the Red events at the Shreveport Aquarium continue tonight with Goga Music’s Goga Denisov. Denisov is a Dallas musician comfortable with opera to Top 40 to Rap. He brings his eclectic style to Shreveport tonight for this free concert on […]
‘I can’t believe it,’ Strand Theatre Executive Director Jenifer Hill tells me. After unveiling a year’s worth of significant, Broadway-quality song, comedy, dance and theater, the number one seller on the night of the season unveiling was ‘Mutts Gone Nuts,’ a vaudeville-type show featuring amazing dogs and their entertaining humans. We could have told Jenifer […]
The Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau and loads of local attractions want you to Be A Fan, and they’re definitely making it worth your while to say ‘yes’! May kicked off 31 days of discounts s well as giveaways and special events throughout the month. Discounts for Be A Fan of Shreveport-Bossier are being added […]
It’s almost here, are you ready? Never fear, downtown to the rescue! Mother’s Day will be here on Sunday, May 12, and we’ve got some great last-minute ideas to help elevate you to ‘Hero’ status (remember, the flip side is ‘Zero’ and nobody likes being a naught). First, great stuff. Great gift ideas can be […]
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