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Sci-Port Re-Discovered!

Fans of Sci-Port Discovery Center have a lot to be happy about today. The center for all things STEM (Science- Technology-Engineering-Math) has reopened their Space Center and Planetarium, are hosting some fun new events and have restructured their entrance fees with a money-saving opportunity. Though the Power of Play Museum and IMAX theater have been […]

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Weekend Thrifter Opens

If you’re into vintage, recycling, or just like to stay fashionable on a budget, downtown has a new spot for you. Weekend Thrifter has just opened at 719 Common Street at the Fairmont. The shop is generally open the 2nd and 4th weekends of the month from noon -4 pm, but just to be sure […]

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New Owners & Name, Same Bons Vibe

Downtown’s fun community gathering space and java house has a lot of news to announce. They have a new name. Bon Temps Coffee Bar is now known as Bon Temps CoffeeHouse. The new logo should be rolling off the presses in just a matter of days. They have new owners. Bons was the brainchild and a […]

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An Uncommon Groundbreaking

On Tuesday, October 16 at 1:45 p.m., downtown will see the long-awaited ‘official’ beginning of our newest downtown greenspace, The Common, and you’re invited to attend. In case of Rain the event will be held in the Central ARTSTATION – 801 Crockett St. The Common has been one of the cornerstones of the Shreveport Common Art and […]

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Louisiana Artists @ Norsworthy Gallery

Norsworthy Gallery is celebrating Louisiana artists until October 30 and there is definitely a lot to celebrate. Artworks 2018 is the title of the show featured at the gallery at 214 Texas Street and it features the works of Christine Bailey, Mary Sorrows Hughes, Gwen Talbot Hopkins, Jamie Sanders, Jane Heggen and others.   Gallery hours […]

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Special Event Parking Rate for PrizeFest!

Park ALL DAY and not worry about getting a ticket using the Special Event feature of the Downtown Shreveport Parkmobile Parking app! Because so many people will be downtown for the Louisiana Film Prize Friday, ShrevePark Parking Services has set up a Special Event feature that will allow one payment – $6- via the app […]

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Be the Prize at Prizefest

After months of waiting, days of arguing and many cups of coffee, it’s here- Prize Fest kicks off tonight! Over the next few days you will be making merry with: 20 films, eight bands, and five culinary creatives who will go mano-a-mano in the Iron Chef event we like to call the Golden Fork. Tonight’s schedule: […]

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Bistro to Go Free Bread Pudding Friday!

If you love great bread pudding (I know, who doesn’t?), you need to know about this offer from Bistro to Go on the ground floor of the Regions Tower, 333 Texas St. (and tell all your friends, too). On FRIDAY,  OCTOBER 12, if you dine in the restaurant or take out, BTG will add a FREE […]

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Mid South Tower Puts a Lid on It!

Noticed a giant crane in the vicinity of the 400 block of Travis Street? Responsible downtown property owners know that roof leaks don’t correct themselves and a small bit of water intrusion can turn into big problems. Keeping a good, intact roof is imperative, but re-roofing a two-story building isn’t nearly as challenging as replacing […]

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Friday Lunch & Weekend Fun (Sunday, too)!

Did you go down to the Revel this week for lunch only to realize the schedule has changed? Never fear- our favorite downtown arts, music and food festival is OPEN FOR LUNCH Friday, and they’re pulling out all the stops for the downtown crowd! At 11 a.m., the one and only Buddy Flett will be […]

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