Join us for the April artwalk and explore the area around the 800 block of Texas Avenue (minicine? and the beautiful ASEANA Asian Garden), Central ARTSTATION, 810 Crockett, the Fairmont Apartments at 762 Cotton, the Korner Lounge at 800 Louisiana and other historic and happening spaces! We have some fun lagniappe planned for you this […]
It is an ironic thing that it takes a media flurry about a threatened closure to alert the community to the existence of three great museums in the heart of Shreveport. For years, the Shreveport Water Works Museum, the Spring Street Historical Museum, and the more recently-opened Shreveport Railroad Museum, have operated in relative obscurity. […]
Looking for a place to eat, drink or shop downtown? From Asian stir fry to fresh baked scones and gourmet tacos, we have you covered. Read on and visit them all! Sip and Sup Abby Singer’s Bistro @ Robinson Film Center – 617 Texas Street. Gourmet Burgers, Caesar Salad, Fabulous Appetizers, Full Bar. See the menu […]
Head over to our events calendar and see what’s happening in our #cooldowntown! Hey, businesses, organizations, and venues! Do you have an event planned for downtown Shreveport? Email us with all the info (and a great graphic if you have one) and we will get it added to our calendar. Remember, the sooner we have […]
Ace Digital will be holding their open house on February 23, from 4-6 pm at their new offices located at 1200 Marshall Street. Come see the new digs and meet Don and his team! Ace Digital is a local wide and small format printing company. They can print anything from Business Cards, Spec Books, Construction Prints, […]
***FORECAST ALERT*** Rain predicted for Wednesday is forecast to end in the morning and give way to a partly cloudy afternoon and nice temperatures. Do NOT let the threat of rain keep you away from this fun event! The March Artwalk welcomes spring with a little of everything! Here’s what you’ll be missing if you […]
In the not-too-distant past, the first thing you would see after turning onto Cotton Street from Marshall was a sad sack-looking white building that had seen better days. Probably the most impressive thing about it was the really fabulous stencil work. I know you’re saying to yourself “That IS impressive work. Why in the world […]
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The now freestanding building in Shreveport Common looks like a typical abandoned structure, probably taken as an old financial institution or hardware store by passersby. Its deteriorating halls and gaping rectangles where the windows once warded off rain and wind call to the loneliness of vacancy.
One of Shreveport’s most treasured buildings, the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, has been home to a number of famous performances over the years. But none as notable as the “Louisiana Hayride.” It’s been nearly 70 years since the “Hayride” made its debut, bringing to life the sounds of the South on the radio and, years later, […]
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