Fertitta’s Grocery Store and later, deli, has been a part of the downtown Shreveport scene since the early 1920’s. The little store at Fairfield and Howell Streets has been home to several Sicilian-American Shreveport families and to many years of good food. We love that the blog Only In Your State spent a little time […]
It’s likely that you pass the Caddo Parish Courthouse often and have gotten so used to it that you never really see it anymore. We hope this helps bring it back into view. The current courthouse is the third one to sit on the same 2.5 acre spot in the middle of downtown’s Central Business […]
On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, the Shreveport Metropolitan Planning Commission voted unanimously to allow Larson Family, LP a Special Use permit for property at 700 Cotton Street, the old Arlington Hotel. The limited partnership plans to open the “Every Man a King” distillery in 2020 that will feature a large outdoor patio space, distillery operations, […]
Downtown Shreveport is definitely the place for visual art in August. Four exhibits will be up for the month and they run the gamut of styles and themes. Faces of Shreveport Common– Central ARTstation, 801 Crockett St. At Central ARTstation, 801 Crockett, catch the ‘Faces of Shreveport Common.’ Sixteen artists from Shreveport Regional Arts Council’s […]
One more chance for summertime fun! Stroll to Norsworthy Gallery, The Remington Suite Hotel & Spa, Spring Street Museum, Fully Stacked, Fatty Arbuckles, & Wieland Company and see art along the way. Hear some of downtown’s fascinating history and try your hand at Sketching the City with Mischa Farrell Architect, LLC. Enjoy food and […]
The patio at SALT Restaurant at the Shreveport Aquarium is arguably the most beautiful in the area, and now you’ll be able to enjoy it while eating a fast and tasty Express Lunch! Pop by Wednesday- Friday between noon and 2 pm and order one of the eight delicious items from their Express menu for […]
SALT, the pretty little restaurant at the Shreveport Aquarium that has tried so hard to find its groove, may have now done just that. After a couple of re-considerations of menu options, the cafe has now settled on something that we think everyone can agree on- fast service for good food at a good price. […]
The February 6th artwalk was a blast- balmy, spring-like temperatures, music, live poetry readings, history, a chance to try your hand at sketching the city, live dance, tasty drink and beverage specials, FOUR special exhibits and lots of talented artists for you to talk to, get to know and purchase one-of-a-kind items from. Scroll down […]
Red River Brewing Co., 1200 Marshall Street, knows that your New Year’s Eve is going to be jammed, so they’re starting the festivities early on Eve of Eve. On Sunday, they’ll be launching their new IPA brew, called, appropriately enough, Eve of Eve. $2 Champagne and food from Fat Calf Boucherie will be available, too. […]
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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