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Robbys Will Close 600 Block of Texas

The 600 block of Texas Street from McNeil to Louisiana, will be closed beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb., 22 until Sunday, Feb. 24 for the Robbys party at Robinson Film Center. Detours will be plentiful, please follow the signs. Also beginning at 8 a.m. Friday morning, meters along the block will be bagged for […]

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Do You Want Your Business Featured on the DDA Facebook and Website?

Do You Want Your Business Featured on the DDA Facebook and Website?  If so, read on.  We’re excited about our newest marketing campaign that we are about to launch.  Find It Downtown is an expansion of our current “Discover Downtown” and Block By Block is a component of the upcoming campaign.  Block By Block will […]

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Find It Downtown: A Home For Your Business

Find It Downtown: 712 Milam (Harkey Building) Could Be Your New Downtown Shreveport Location Historic building located at 712 Milam is available for sale. This 12,106 sf building was built in 1920 and renovated in 1985 and has been home to the Miller Company for years. The building has 8 parking spaces at the rear […]

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Do You Know Your Downtown?

Do You Know Your Downtown: Who is he? What’s he doing? And Where is He? The late former Mayor of Shreveport Bill Hanna. August, 1980. He is pulling the lever signaling the end of an era of steam-driven power at the McNeil Street Pump Station. Today the McNeil Street Pumping Station is home to the […]

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More Downtown Memories: Send Us Yours

Memories: Mark D. Remembering Gilmore Newsstand and Getting Caught! There was this really cool newsstand on Louisiana in downtown. The front of the store actually opened to Louisiana. You could find all kinds of magazines, newspapers, etc. It was a unique place to hang out. My friends and I would meet up and go there […]

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BRAHMS Violin Concerto

Maestro Butterman conducts Hindemith’s stirring symphonic portrait of art and resistance in times of turmoil. Francisco joins the orchestra for Brahms’ violin concerto. SIMON The BlockHINDEMITH Symphony: Mathis der MalerBRAHMS Violin Concerto in DFrancisco Fullana, violin

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Prize Fest Announces Winners

SHREVEPORT, LA — The Prize Foundation wrapped another unforgettable year in downtown Shreveport with Prize Fest 2025, bringing together filmmakers, chefs, musicians and comedians from across the nation for five days of competition, creativity, and community. The festival’s signature mix of artistry, energy, and Louisiana flavor drew thousands of attendees and sold out multiple shows […]

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Before There Was….

Before there was ArtSpace… Before there was the Robinson Film Center… Before there was the Central ArtStation… Before there was the Emmett Hook Performing Arts Center… Before there were “Project Runway” certified fashion designers in residence at the Lofts@624… Before there was the flaming Kallenberg Artist Tower… Before there was Caddo Common Park… Before there […]

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National Night Out Lights Up Downtown Shreveport

Shreveport, LA — October 2025 — Downtown Shreveport has been chosen as the official kick-off location for the City of Shreveport’s National Night Out on Tuesday, October 7, at 4:30 PM. This citywide recognition is a tremendous honor and a chance to shine a spotlight on the downtown community, which is the place where people […]

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