Art

Repairs to former B’Nai Zion Temple

Thursday, May 27 (weather permitting), downtown’s former B’nai Zion Temple will be seeing some much-needed maintenance that we hope is just the start of much more. The beautiful historic building has been owned for many years by a Trust that spent little on keeping it viable, and later, by a succession of tax purchasers who […]

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Downtown’s Got Glass!

Downtown is soon to be home to two glass working businesses with different missions. On Friday, April 30 at 5:30 pm, High Gravity Glassworks launches at Red River Brewpub, 1200 Marshall Street. High Gravity Glassworks is owned by Michelle Pennington. The business will be all about sharing the love and creativity of glass blowing with […]

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Hight Gravity Glassworks Up & Blowing Soon

High Gravity Glassworks, the new glassblowing retailer at Red River Brewpub, 1200 Marshall Street, is up and going with plans to host their official ‘Launch Party’ on Friday, April 30.  The glassblowing business will be open Tuesday through Thursday from 3pm-8pm, 2pm-8pm Friday and Saturday, 12-5pm Sundays. You’ll be happy to know that the popular […]

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Strand Clan Back at Work

The grand Strand Theatre in downtown Shreveport is one step closer to reopening today. The historic venue was forced to close in 2020 because of Covid concerns and restrictions, but as occupancy limits are loosened, plans are underway to bring plays, musicals and other exciting events BACK to their storied stage! The Strand Board and […]

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Black Girl Magic Museum Opens This Weekend

Get your tickets now for the first weekend of the Black Girl Magic Museum (BGMM) at The Standard, 509 Market Street. The museum, which plans to open Friday, March 26 (to run through Memorial Day) is an interactive, educational pop up that started in Mesquite, Texas and will be making its way through the U.S. […]

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Andress: View From a Window

2021 is off to a good start; tenants of the Andress Artist and Entrepreneur Center started moving in this week! Photographer Kathryn Gaiennie takes the honor of being the first to unpack her bags, but more will be following soon. Gaiennie told us some of the things that enticed are the open space, high ceilings, […]

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Downtown’s Top Five 2020 Stories

Wherever we looked in the final days of 2020 there were grim lists of top stories. Covid 19, social justice and injustices, and all things politics dominated headlines in the year past, and has turned the corner to dominate the earliest days of 2021. Much of what people have experienced this year fell into the […]

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One More Day to Score This Great Deal!

Until the crack of midnight on December 31, 2020, you can score one of the best downtown deals we have ever seen. When you join the ranks of the proud supporters of Robinson Film Center, you will be gifted with TWELVE amazing thank-you’s for use whenever you choose in 2021. It’s no secret that our […]

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The Lot Postpones Events For Now

It’s been a rollercoaster ride for Edgar and Deshea Guzman. The hard-working and creative duo are the reason the old Sportran bus terminal on Crockett Street is now something cool, fun, and funky. Unfortunately, Covid has affected us all and the Holiday at The Lot event planned for this weekend could not promise the level […]

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Holiday Art Deals at Bailey Gallery

It’s not often that you can get fine art at a discount, but Bailey Gallery wants you to end this worst of years with a smile. Between now and January 2, 2021, all the original paintings by artist Mike Torma will be 20% off. Additionally, other beautiful art by the likes of Christine Bailey & […]

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