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Find Treasure at Scottish Rite Bazaar

Friday through Sunday, November 20-22, the historic Scottish Rite Cathedral at 725 Cotton Street is hosting their second ever Antique and Vintage Bazaar. The first, in 2019, was a huge success with hundreds coming through to shop a variety of vendors and tour one of downtown’s most amazing buildings. The bazaar has taken on a […]

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Texas Avenue Social To Help Bring Back the ‘Nue

Beginning in 2021, a cool old building at 1129 Texas Avenue that was slated for demolition will be rehabbed and vibrant again, the site of the new Texas Avenue Social. The building, the former Nolen’s Automotive, has been vacant for more than a decade. Several years ago, the City of Shreveport bought the adjacent parking […]

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Library Main Branch Reopens Monday

The Main Branch of the Shreve Memorial Library, closed for most of the year, is reopening Monday, Nov. 9 at 9 am but with limited services. For a time, library services will be offered in the Eaves Room right off the front foyer at 424 Texas St. “We are excited to reopen the branch, although with […]

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Death and Donuts with Maggie Molisee

Death and Donuts at ShreveTowne Studio 512, Thurs., Oct. 29 Artist Maggie Molisee invites you into her strange world, a world of death, crime, serial killers and…donuts. Death and Donuts (and coffee) will feature a murderously good time as we celebrate artist Maggie Molisee. Laugh in the face of evil on October 29, from 5-8 […]

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Live Shreveport Opera Performances Return Downtown

If you have been missing live concert performances, your wait is also over. The Shreveport Opera has scheduled two live music events in November. The first, on Friday, Nov. 6, is An Evening of Opera and Broadway Favorites. The second, on Friday, Nov. 14, is Art After Dark: A Series of One Act Operas. This […]

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Setting the Standard Moves to Downtown

The Setting the Standard Barbering and Natural Hair Academy has opened in Shreveport at 711 Texas Street, the former home of Joseph Guin Salon. Owner Terri Pugh  says they are a barber stylist learning institution that also provides services for customers from hair cuts to $15 hot towel shaves.  

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Parish Taceaux to Close, Great Space Available

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The Lot

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.5.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Just a few days and counting to the big event weekend at The Lot Downtown SHV. The former Sportran Bus Terminal at 400 Crockett Street will be alive with food, music and vendors on Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, […]

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Sci-Port Named TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice

Each year, TripAdvisor pulls together all the reviews, ratings, and saves that travelers share from across the globe — and use the info to spotlight the very best. The Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best awards is a big deal because it’s based not on what a venue has to say about itself (which we know […]

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USA Boxing Sees Record Registration

In the few days since the announcement that the 2020 USA Boxing National Championships are coming to downtown Shreveport Dec. 5-12, USA Boxing reports record levels of interest. The TeamUSA boxing website reports: Since opening registration for the upcoming 2020 USA Boxing National Championships that are taking place this December in Shreveport, La., registration numbers have […]

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