The planning is well underway for Mudbug Madness, which will take over downtown’s Festival Plaza over the long 2023 Memorial Day weekend, May 26-28. The venerable mudbug and music festival turns 39 this year, and with the new year comes their new logo- They’ve also opened up registration for vendors. Arts and crafts vendors are […]
The remembrances started appearing on Facebook this past weekend as news that Mike Sylvester had passed. Robinson Film Center says goodbye to Mike. Friends say goodbye to Mike. The DDA says goodbye to Mike. Rhino Coffee says goodbye to Mike. Why is that so many responded in this way? Well, Mike was a unique […]
The Krewe of Harambee Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Mardi Gras Parade rolls through downtown Shreveport each year on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at 1 p.m. This parade is bursting at the seams with marching bands, dance troupes, performance artists, dozens of floats, and more. Following the parade, the marching bands typically gather on […]
If you’re looking to do some work for the federal government, XMC Business Center director Lindora Baker says an upcoming Proposal Planning and Writing RFPs class is a do-not-miss. The class, scheduled from 9 am-4 pm on Thursday, Nov. 9, will be held at her business center at 856 Texas Avenue. Seating is limited to […]
Wondering why the mayoral inauguration and initial city council meeting was held at 10 am on New Year’s Eve? Blame the Shreveport City Charter. The Charter states that “The elective officers shall serve for terms of four (4) years from the twenty-first day following their election and until their respective successors are elected and qualified.” […]
Downtown is the place to be for the holidays! Holidaze Shopping at Artspace, 708 Texas Street, will be open through Dec. 21. The space is decked top to bottom with great one-of a-kind Northwest Louisiana artisan-made items. Open late on the 15th and 21st for extended shopping. Make and take gingerbread house on December 10th […]
The holiday season is creating some changes for businesses and we have a few you should be aware of. If you are purchasing any gifts that require embroidery services, Appli-Ks Embroidery and Gifts at 624 Texas Street should be at the top of your list for the work. However, Katy and her crew need you […]
There’s new life and a new manager at The Lot 318, 400 Crockett Street. Music promoter and businessman Jackie Brock has taken over the running of the old SporTran Terminal with plans to show its real potential as a live music venue and hang out. He has already hit the ground running with two metal […]
Working Downtown has its privileges! Les Boutiques de Noel is next week, and Downtown workers are invited to shop & grab lunch AND the admission is free! Free admission runs from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 17 and Friday, November 18. Wrap up some of your holiday shopping on your lunch hour! […]
District B candidate Gary Brooks was the guest at a recent District B candidate conversation hosted by the Downtown Shreveport Development Corporation (DSDC). The majority of downtown Shreveport is in District B, and both candidates in the run off election were invited to attend. Candidate Mavice Hughes-Thigpen declined to attend. Brooks spent nearly an hour […]
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