Seventy years ago, a small group of parents had a dream to better meet the needs of their children with disabilities. As a result of that dream, The Arc Caddo-Bossier was founded in 1954 to develop unique programs and services for children with disabilities. The organization is still meeting those needs today. “To commemorate this […]
400 Texas Street, at the corner of Edwards and Texas Street, is one of downtown Shreveport’s premier high-rise buildings. Hayden Wallace of Berkshire Hathaway HS Ally Real Estate is now the leasing agent for the 203,000 square foot, Class A, office building. If your business is looking to expand or relocate to downtown Shreveport, this […]
Historic properties in a Cultural District or Downtown Development District, if qualified, can earn 25% in tax credits for rehabilitation projects. The State Commercial Tax Credit Program, originally created in 2002 to encourage redevelopment of income-producing historic buildings, is still in place today and helping downtown Shreveport save its historic building inventory. The enabling program […]
If there is a special person in our area’s hospitality industry that you would like to recognize, the Excellence in Hospitality Award may be the best way to do so. The award “celebrates the stories of resilience, innovation and creativity of our industry. This will enable us to shine a light on extraordinary individuals, teams […]
The former Big Sun Studios at 619 Edwards Street has recently sold to Joshua McPherson -owner – Tattoos By Auto. Downtown Shreveport welcomes this new business. From the number of followers/likes on Facebook, Tattoos by Auto appears to have quite the following. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/tattoosbyauto/
The former ML Bath Company, at 610 Market Street, is now under contract. The buildings that make up ML Bath total more than 43,000 square feet on one of downtown’s busiest streets. Plans call for the properties to join a growing creative industry/creative ecosystem in Shreveport. Watch the eBlast for more information. The ML Bath […]
The Grand Opening Celebration Week @ Crockett Street Trading Company. April 1st, 8 am – 6 pm. Join the celebration for the entire week! April 1-6 is “Grand Opening Week!” Crockett Street will have sales, sales, sales! Contests, giveaways and cool stuff all week. The ribbon cutting and reception is Friday, April 5 at 12 […]
Yes, there is such a thing and it’s happening on March 30th, 10 am – 2 pm at the Shreveport Aquarium. The Aquarium invites you to “come celebrate and learn all about these extraordinary creatures and how we can all help them survive” during the 5th annual Paddlefish Festival. Come help the Aquarium send off […]
Celebrate Easter Sunday Downtown: First Methodist Shreveport, 500 Common St. Good Friday: Messiah II, 11:00 am & Noon, Sanctuary Easter Sunday: 8:30 am traditional service, 11:00 am traditional service & 11:00 am Faithlink Contemporary service. Holy Cross Episcopal Church 875 Cotton St. Good Friday: Noon & 6:00 pm Holy Saturday: Noon (proper liturgy) Easter Vigil: […]
Art, Music, Quilts, Reiki, Chakra, and Lots of Fun: 2024 Artwalk Season Kicks Off Artwalk 2024 is here! The first Wednesday Downtown Shreveport Artwalk is April 3rd from 5 – 8 pm. Artwalk has something for everyone and it’s free…it is the Downtown Development Authority’s gift to the community. The monthly event gives folks the […]
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