Downtown Events

Chef Tootie Says So Long

The winner of multiple Louisiana Food Prize Golden Forks and the face that has become synonymous with Abby Singer’s Bistro, Chef Tootie Morrison, has resigned. Friends of Chef Tootie know that she has been planning this for quite some time, but wanted to time it to give the new Executive Director at Robinson Film Center […]

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Changes in Store for Revel 46

The Red River Revel is back with a vengeance this year. There’s a new, let’s-get-things-done Executive Director, a stellar musical lineup that has already been booked and promoted, and now, even more to excite folks who have become a little bored by the grand dame arts event. This week, E.D. Logan Lewis introduced the custom […]

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Batman & Robin(son) Film Marathon

Wrap up the Batman Chip Kidd exhibition at artspace with a partnership between artspace and Robinson Film Center! Throw on your cape and join us for a Batman Movie Marathon! On Saturday, August 27, from 10 am- 10 pm, travel to downtown Gotham City for FIVE classic Bat-Films AND unlimited popcorn refills for one low […]

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Food/Fashion PrizeFest Finalists!

The two great weeks of PrizeFest will be here before we know it! Mark your calendars NOW for Oct. 14-16, for Music and Fashion Prize, and Oct. 20-23 for Film, Food and Comedy Prize. The Top 20 filmmakers will be chosen TONIGHT at Robinson Film Center. The local chefs for the Food Prize battle were […]

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Robinson Film Center’s ‘New’ Space

Robinson Film Center has welcomed hundreds of thousands of people over the years and each one has left a mark. A little scuff here, a ding there…it’s time for a little spit and polish! Join friends and family of RFC for the unveiling of their newly renovated event space tonight (Aug. 11) from 5-7 p.m. […]

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Celebrate National Farmers Market Week Downtown!

It’s the end of a hot, dry growing season but the 36th annual Shreveport Farmers’ Market is still going strong. The produce vendors are down to the nitty-gritty and are nearing the end of the hot weather growing season- but you can still find delicious tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and fresh shelled peas among the other […]

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Ascension Mural Dedication

The beautiful mural that enlivens the Marshall Street entrance into downtown Shreveport has a name and a date for its official ‘opening’. The Marshall Street underpass mural now known as ‘Ascension Underpass’ will open to the public on Thursday, Aug. 4 at 5:30 pm. Come meet the artists Ben Moss, Ka’Davien Baylor, Eric Francis, and […]

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Voting Continues for Best Farmers’ Market!

Even though the doggier days of summer are upon us, the Shreveport Farmers’ Market continues to be a bright, tasty, and happy escape on Saturday mornings. Drop by Festival Plaza 7:30 am- 12:30 pm for an amazing variety of hand made, locally grown, baked, cooked, crafted, and raised items. This Saturday from 8:30-10:30, enjoy the […]

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Free Donut Giveaway (and shopping, too)!

Quick, name three great things! 1. Fridays. 2. Dripp Donuts. 3. A Friday with Dripp Donuts! To experience the fun, pop over to Appli-K’s new Brand Experience and Cedar Ridge at 616 Texas Street for a little shopping, free coffee and a delicious Dripp donut.  The tasty giveaway starts at 10 am and lasts until […]

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Action on the State Office Downtown

Baton Rouge is moving forward in relocating the State Office Building from Fairfield Avenue to 500 Fannin Street in downtown Shreveport. On Wednesday, July 20, the Louisiana Architect Selection Board chose Shreveport architectural, environmental and consulting firm Newman Marchive, Inc. to handle the demolition and abatement phase of the $70m revamp of the building and […]

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