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Shreveport Music History Program Louisiana Haywire Selected for National Distribution by PRX

SHREVEPORT, LA — The Louisiana Haywire podcast, a show that explores the musical heritage of Northwest Louisiana, has been selected for distribution by Public Radio Exchange (PRX) – a non-profit organization that acts as a central hub for distributing and promoting public radio programming throughout the country. The show is produced and distributed in cooperation […]

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Catch All the Fun Downtown

Downtown is bursting with unique and exciting events all year long! Make sure to visit our events page to stay in the loop and don’t miss these popular downtown event destinations: Municipal Auditorium Shreveport Convention Center Strand Theater  Visit-Shreveport Bossier

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Louisiana Film Prize and Fort Worth Film Commission Announce Strategic Partnership to Host Academy Award Qualifying Screening

Winning Film Prize Short to Receive Screening, Red Carpet Premiere and Academy Qualification Shreveport, LA – The ultimate prize for filmmakers is now within reach thanks to a new partnership between the Fort Worth Film Commission and Louisiana Film Prize. Through this new collaboration, the winning short film of the 2025 Louisiana Film Prize at […]

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Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s Recent Visit

Before his visit to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to meet with Governor Landry and local legislative leaders, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson made a special stop in Shreveport to honor and toast the memory of the late Michael Pastore, General Manager of Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino. While in Shreveport, Jackson also took the opportunity to brief […]

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Where to Eat Downtown: We Hope You Enjoy These Downtown Eateries!

Ono Hawaiian At Artspace, 708 Texas, (318) 888-5828, https://www.onoshawaiiangrill.com/ Rhino Coffee, 624 Texas, 318-828-2671, https://www.rhinocoffee.com Abby Singer’s Bistro, 617 Texas Street, 318-459-4122, https://www.robinsonfilmcenter/abby-singers-bistro The Missing Link, 504 Texas, 318-751-5820, https://www.facebook.com/themissinglinkfoodservices/ Papion’s Creole Bistreaux, 500 Texas, 318-670-7724, https://www.facebook.com/p/Papions-Creole-Bistreaux-61572172510384/ Ashley’s Tiers of Love, 420 Marshall, 318-626-7187, https://ashleystiersoflove.com/ The Noble Savage, 417 Texas, 318-828-2619, https://thenoblesavageshreveport.com/ Bistro To Go […]

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Fairmont’s Grand Re-opening

Fairmont Apartments Reopens After $21M Restoration Downtown living is getting a new lease on life. The historic Fairmont Apartments, originally built in 1952, has just had a transformative $21 million renovation that blends thoughtful preservation with modern innovation. This extensive revitalization not only restores the building’s mid-century charm, but also brings essential upgrades to infrastructure, […]

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ABBY SINGER’S BISTRO EXECUTIVE CHEF NIEMA DIGRAZIA TO COMPETE ON FOOD NETWORK’S “BEAT BOBBY FLAY”

ABBY SINGER’S BISTRO EXECUTIVE CHEF NIEMA DIGRAZIA TO COMPETE ON FOOD NETWORK’S “BEAT BOBBY FLAY” Shreveport, LA – Robinson Film Center is proud to announce that Chef Niema DiGrazia, Executive Chef at Abby Singer’s Bistro, will appear on the Food Network’s hit culinary competition series Beat Bobby Flay. The episode, titled “Fight Like a Lion”, premieres Thursday, May 29th at 8:00 p.m. […]

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In Memory of Gary Yellen

Downtown Shreveport lost another champion recently with the passing of Gary Yellen. Yellen and his family have owned the property at 203 Texas for decades. The store was the place to purchase Levi jeans. Gary was actively involved with downtown festivals. He will certainly be missed. You can ready his obituary here: https://www.rose-neath.com/obituaries/gary-yellen

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Stakeholders Gather to Discuss the Future of Downtown Shreveport

Last Friday, developers, investors, and local and state officials gathered at the Shreveport DDA office to talk about the future of downtown Shreveport. The meeting came together through conversations between LTHP Executive Director Brian Davis and DDA Executive Director Cedric B. Glover, in connection with the 2025 Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation Annual Conference. The […]

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Breathing Life Into Legacy: An Evening of Preservation at the Bridges-McKellar-Alford Mansion

This week, Downtown Shreveport welcomed preservationists, students, and local community members alike for the Louisiana Trust for Historic Trust Preservation Conference’s opening night event. Attendees had a unique opportunity to experience a rare downtown gem, the historic 1885 Bridges-McKellar-Alford Mansion, for a one-of-a-kind tour and collaborative visioning experience. The event, held at 1324 Oakland Street, […]

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