It’s always hard to say goodbye to a friend, especially one who has meant so much. Herman Chapple has been with the Downtown Development Authority for 27 years, for most of that time as the head of our hard-working Streetscape division. Herman loved downtown and took his role in keeping it nice seriously, but he […]
Downtown Shreveport loves friends, and this week we picked out a gentleman to thank for that friendship. Michael Mackey has been a Sales Consultant at Rountree Ford – Lincoln for 32 years. Several months ago, we started noticing that Michael was liking and sharing a lot of our Facebook posts about good things happening downtown, […]
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 […]
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