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Invitation to Free Exhibition Openings at artspace

Shreveport Regional Arts Council – artspace, 708 Texas Street – Invitation to Free Exhibition Opening “The Process” (Emily Ezell, William Joyce, Yuina Todman, and Ibrahim Fashho) exhibition at artspace reveals the steps and methods used by artists to create their art.  The artists in this exhibit showcase their creative process and display materials used like […]

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24 HOUR TEMP WORKFORCE REGISTRATION EVENT

Shreveport, LA – July 9, 2024 – The City of Shreveport Community Development Department, in collaboration with Caddo American Job Center, G-Unit, and KMJJ, proudly announces the inaugural 24-Hour Temp Workforce Registration Event, scheduled from Tuesday, July 9th, 2024 at 12:00 PM to Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 at 12:00 PM, the event will be hosted […]

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Freedom Fest in Downtown Shreveport

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024 Time: 6 PM – 10 PM Location: Riverview Park, 601 Clyde Fant Pkwy, Shreveport, LA Join KTBS 3 and the Shreveport Regional Arts Council for an unforgettable 4th of July celebration along the beautiful Red River! They have curated a unique experience to celebrate […]

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Humor & Harmony Festival Lineup Announced

There will be several exciting events for Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s Humor & Harmony Festival. This highly anticipated festival, taking place from Thursday, Aug. 8 to Sunday, Aug. 11, promises a mix of comedy, music, sports, and more. The four-day festival will be held across Shreveport, including Downtown Shreveport. The locations are Independence Stadium, Stageworks, […]

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July Downtown Shreveport Artwalk

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https://downtownshreveport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/July-Art-walk.png” title_text=”July Art walk” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”502px”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”] Attention Artists: Join Our Downtown Shreveport Artwalk Private Working Group [button link=”https://www.facebook.com/groups/downtownartwalkSHV” type=”big” color=”green” newwindow=”yes”] Join Group[/button] [/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_divider][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https://downtownshreveport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/July-10th-2024-Artwalk-Handout-2.jpg” title_text=”July 10th 2024 Artwalk Handout 2″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ […]

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Making a Reel Investment

Making a Reel Investment: 50 Cent’s G Unit Film & Television Louisiana LLC Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock recently, you have likely heard about Curtis Jackson’s decision to open his G Unit Film & Television Louisiana LLC operations in downtown Shreveport.  Jackson has spent $2,020,000 to date to acquire several long-time vacant properties […]

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Artist Grant – Deadline Approaching

The deadline is approaching for the the Shreveport Regional Arts Council Art Grant. The Project Assistance Grants helps fund arts projects and programs with professional artistic value that meet specific community needs. The deadline to submit your application is June 28th by 4:00pm.  There are a variety of grants available  be sure check the list […]

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New Amazon Fulfillment Center in Shreveport: Can It Impact Our Downtown Community?

Amazon announced the leadership of the new state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Shreveport, Louisiana. The announcement event took place Friday, June 21st in Downtown Shreveport at Regions Tower. Abhishek (Adhi) Gowrishankar will be leading the local team. This large facility, spanning over 2.5 million square feet, will significantly enhance Amazon’s operational capabilities. During the morning presentation […]

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