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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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Downtown Shreveport is Excited to Welcome the Louisiana Preservation Conference!

Downtown Shreveport is proud to welcome preservationists, planners, historians, architects, and advocates from across the state for the 44th Annual Louisiana Preservation Conference, hosted by the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation. Mark your calendars for April 24 and 25, 2025, as this two-day event will turn our historic downtown into a hub of learning, networking, […]

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The Downtown Art Experience

On April 23, five downtown Shreveport locations will provide an art experience from 5PM to 7:00PM. We invite you to visit each location which will have a variation of artists, poets, musicians and lite bites! High Gravity Glassworks-1120 Texas Ave: This glass studio is a jewel downtown! Owner, Michelle Pennington invites you to see the […]

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Shreveport-Bossier Maker Faire

Experience Innovation and Creativity at the Shreveport-Bossier Maker Faire

The Shreveport-Bossier Maker Faire is more than just an event—it’s a movement that celebrates creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning. Organized by a passionate team dedicated to enriching STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) programming in North Louisiana, this year’s Maker Faire is set to be an exciting showcase of talent, ingenuity, and interactive experiences. […]

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Shreveport-Bossier Maker Faire

Experience Innovation in Action at the 2025 Shreveport-Bossier Maker Faire

The Shreveport-Bossier Maker Faire is more than an event, it’s a celebration of creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning. Returning to Sci-Port Discovery Center on Saturday, April 12, this year’s Faire invites all ages to engage with science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) in meaningful, imaginative ways. From inventors and educators to artists and entrepreneurs, […]

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How Art Can Transform a Community

How Art Can Transform a Community: From Walls to Waves of Change In cities across the world, public art has become more than decoration it’s a declaration. A mural on a brick wall, a sculpture in a courtyard, a painted crosswalk … these creative expressions shift how we experience space and how we connect with […]

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