You only THOUGHT St. Patrick’s Day events were over after last weekend, and yes, St. Patrick’s Day on Wednesday. You would be wrong. The wearing o’ the green and the pinchin’ o’ the backsides will continue this weekend with events Saturday night. The first, The Missing Link’s St. Paddy’s Day Bash at 504 Texas Street, […]
Whose pet WOULDN’T look better with a little collar bling? Artist Lauren Ross Simmons of downtown’s C&C Mercantile and Lighting is collaborating with Robinson’s Rescue Low Cost Spay/Neuter to give your pooch or kitty or possum or (fill-in-the-blank- animal) a new look while helping the mission of Robinson’s Rescue. Each order will have a 1-2 day […]
It is no secret that the worst of times can bring out the best in people and such was the case during last week’s Snowmageddon event. People all over the region were suffering in various ways. Power went out, water pipes froze, streets became impassable, city water pressure dropped and to many areas, ceased altogether. […]
The snow, ice and bone-chilling cold temperatures forced many (if not most) governmental agencies, courts and downtown businesses to close most of the week, creating another blow to budgets and the local economy. Though it likely is pricier now, some 20 years ago it cost the City of Shreveport $200,000 per day to call an […]
If you’ve been following the weather, you know we’re in for the coldest temperatures we’ve seen in a while this weekend and there is a chance of snow again the first of next week. While we occasionally get one snowfall in a year, having two (or three) is pretty rare. With everything else that has […]
If you’ve decided that this is the year you ask your significant other to spend a lifetime together, you want it to be memorable, right? We have a couple of ideas how to make the event unforgettable. Way #1: Underwater at the Shreveport Aquarium. For $250, the Shreveport Aquarium will suit up a diver in […]
Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14) starts in earnest on Feb. 11th downtown, giving you multiple days to plan a fun event. Thursday night kicks off with Galentine’s, a party at 421 Texas Street specifically for ladies. The 6;30-9:30 event features passed hors d’oeuvres, build your own charcuterie board bar, dessert bar by Whisk, complimentary glass of bubbles […]
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 […]
Shopping downtown’s small and local retail shops and eateries is always fun, but Sci-Port Discovery Center is throwing in another reason to spend your money locally. Until December 31, $10 spent at a downtown retailer, restaurant or attraction will get you $5 off a combination ticket to Sci-Port! The combination ticket includes admission to all […]
See the beautiful 1896 Ogilvie-Wiener Mansion at 728 Austen Place decked out for the holidays on two Victorian Christmas Tours Friday, Dec. 11, 6-8 pm and Saturday, Dec. 12, 6-8 pm. Tickets are a $10 donation per person, no reservations are needed, you can purchase tickets at the door. Every dollar made on the tour […]
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