Fun with the girls:

THROUGH APRIL 30: THE ART OF JULIE CREWS,

JOHN WAGONER AND STEVE ZIHLAVSKY, Free. 12-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Gallery Fine Art Center, 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City. Call 741-9192.

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For the Families

APRIL 5: “THE CULTURE OF STAR WARS: ITS PHILOSOPHICAL, RELIGIOUS, POLITICAL AND HISTORICAL INFLUENCE ON POST-MODERN SOCIETY,” Bossier Arts Council presents its second annual pop symposium and art show focusing on George Lucas’s iconic space opera. Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310. APRIL 5: MUSICAL CHAIRS COMPETITION, The Shreveport- Bossier Young Life organization will sponsor this area’s first fund-raiser event; hundreds of players age 11 and over are expected to participate for the title of Best Musical Chairs player in Shreveport. $20 registration fee before March 29, $30 after March 29. 10 a.m. Lee Hedges Stadium, Shreveport. Contact Douglas Piper at younglifemusicalchairs@gmail. com. APRIL 5: THE SECOND ANNUAL JAZZ & BLUES BRUNCH FUNDRAISER, hosted by the Renzi Education and Art Center and featuring guitar legend Buddy Flett headlining a local, all-star lineup of musicians. Also includes a delicious brunch buffet prepared by Marilynn’s Place and Rhino Coffee. $35. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Shop, 2002 Southern Ave., Shreveport. Call 222-1414. APRIL 11-20: HOLIDAY IN DIXIE, The annual celebration features such classic events as the Classic Parade at 5:30 p.m. April 12, along with the treasure hunt, family fun run and 5K, and the carnival at Festival Plaza. For details, visit www.holidayindixie.com.

THROUGH APRIL 20: THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM: JEAN DESPUJOLS’ PORTRAIT OF INDOCHINA, an exhibition that examines National Geographic’s use of Despujols’ art to illustrate culture and conflict in French Indochina. Free. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 12-4 p.m.; Thursday, 12-5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Meadows Museum of Art, Centenary College, Shreveport. Call 869-5169. APRIL 26: TRAILS & TRELLISES, the annual garden tour sponsored by the Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners features the gardens of Denton and Dr. Savanna Culpepper, Mike and Whitney Harper, and Master Gardener Evalyn Cabell and husband, Ben. Included also this year is the Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardener Teaching Garden located at the Webster Parish Extension Office. $10 in advance; $12 the day of the tour. Call the Webster Parish Extension Office at 371-1371.

Fun with the children

APRIL 12: CHIMPANZEE DISCOVERY DAYS, Nature, science, education, family and fun all describe Chimp Haven’s Chimpanzee Discovery Days; guests can bring a contribution for the chimps, including fresh or canned fruits and vegetables, unshelled nuts, peanut butter. You can explore Chimp Haven on a 30-minute staff-led hayride tour; adults $10, children, $5. Chimp Chat and Chew dates, featuring lunch, a behind-the-scenes tour of the sanctuary and a presentation by a staff member, are at noon on May 10, June 14, Sept. 13 and Nov. 8; adults $50, children $25, reservations required. Admission: $6 adults, $3 children age 5 and under. 9 a.m. to noon. Chimp Haven, located in the Eddie D. Jones Park, off Highway 789, Keithville. Call 925-9575. APRIL 12, 13: “THE WIZARD OF OZ,” The Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet presents the Frank Baum classic of Dorothy’s trip to the magical land of Oz. $15-$40. 3 p.m. Also includes Emerald City Luncheon, 12:30 p.m. April 13. RiverView Theater, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Luncheon/ ticket packages available at http://www. shreveportmetroballet.org/ or by calling 221-8500.

Fun with the girls

APRIL 3 & 5: CORK WINE FESTIVAL, Shreveport-Bossier’s premier wine-tasting event returns as a fundraiser for the Red River Arts Festival. It begins with the Premier Wine Dinner at Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport, 6 p.m., $150. The Riedel Glassware Seminar, 12:30 p.m. April 5, will show attendees how the proper glass can profoundly affect a wine’s bouquet and flavor, $50, RiverView Hall. The headline event will feature more than 80 wines of various varietals for sampling, along with dishes from several of Shreveport-Bossier City’s finest restaurants, $85 individual tickets, $1,350 for a reserved table for 10, Festival Plaza, downtown Shreveport. APRIL 4, 10, 12, 18 & 25: THE STAGE AT SILVER STAR, live entertainment. Kentucky Headhunters, 9 p.m. April 4; J.B. & the Moonshine Band, 8 p.m. April 10; Brain Davis “Brantly

Gilbert After Party,” 10 p.m. April 12; Johnny Lee & Friends, 9 p.m. April 18; Joe Diffie, 9 p.m. April 25. Silver Star, 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. Call 752-3633. APRIL 5: LEANN RIMES, The American country and pop singer made her breakthrough into country music in 1996 with her debut album, “Blue.” $60 & $70. 8 p.m. Paradise Theater, Margaritaville Casino. APRIL 5: CROSS LAKE DANCE CLUB MONTHLY DANCE, featuring dancing to the music of Lisa Lee Phifer and Rod Allen Payne, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $17 per person, dressy casual. El Karubah Shrine Temple, 6230 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. Call 773-7912 or visit www.crosslakedanceclub.com.

APRIL 8: QUOTA INTERNATIONAL OF BOSSIER CITY SPRING STYLE SHOW, featuring the latest fashions from Pope’s, Dress Barn and Jaded, modeled by community leaders and scholarship recipients; raffle items include gift baskets and cash, plus a custom jewelry item from Connie and V. Cross Jewelers. $25. Noon. Hilton Garden Inn, 2015 Old Minden Road, Bossier City. Call 746-2710 or 747-2613. APRIL 10: “WEST SIDE STORY,” The hit Broadway musical is a contemporary retelling of the story of Romeo and Juliet. $68.50, $55.50 and $35.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 6129 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226- 8555. APRIL 12: SANDYSDANCE ANNIVERSARY DANCE PARTY, with free heavy hors d’oeuvres buffet at 7 p.m. and dancing to the music of SandysDance Party, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $15 per person, casual attire. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534 or visit www.sandysdance.com.

APRL 12: BRANTLEY GILBERT, The country music singer won the ACM New Male Artist award in 2013 and is joined by guests Thomas Rhett and Eric Paslay. $24.75-$37. 7:30 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Drive, Bossier City. Call 1-800-745-3000. APRIL 19: TRAVIS LeDOYT, THE WORLD’S BEST YOUNG ELVIS, Enjoy the many hits of The king by this talented impressionist. Call for ticket prices. 8 p.m. Legends Theatre. Call 678- 7695. APRIL 26: EXTENSIONS OF EXCELLENCE PERFORMING ARTS INC. PRESENTS “DANCE HIS HIGH PRAISE VII: THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM,” featuring the Orchesis Dance Company from Grambling State university and performances by Christian Dance Center, Louisiana Dance Theatre and Sumthin Serious Hip Hop. $20. 7 p.m. Strand Theatre, 6129 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555. THROUGH APRIL 20: “BRAINS,” Centenary students’ art created for neuroscience classes. Free. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 12-4 p.m.; Thursday, 12-5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Meadows Museum of Art, Centenary College, Shreveport. Call 869-5169. THROUGH APRIL 30: ART BY BONNIE FERGUSON, Emerging Artist Gallery, Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741- 8310.

THROUGH MAY 30: THE ARTWORK OF SUSAN DUKE- POSEY, original Impressionist works in oil on canvas, applied with lavish palette knife strokes. Free. Community Trust Bank, 1350 E. 70th St., Shreveport.

For Date Nights

APRIL 5: CONCIERTO DE ARANJUEZ, featuring the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra, with guitarist Jason Vieaux. $55, $45, $35 & $15; students $12. Riverview Theater, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 227-TUNE. APRIL 6: AN AFTERNOON WITH HAL LINDEN AND HIS BAND, Backed by a seven-piece band, American TV personality (“Barney Miller”), clarinetist and Tony Award winner Hal Linden performs some of the all-time great Big Band tunes, Broadway hits and jazz standards. $38.50, $30.50 & $20.50. 3 p.m. Strand Theatre, 6129 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555. APRIL 11: MICHAEL McDONALD, The former member of the Doobie Brothers has won five Grammy Awards. $50 & $60. 8 p.m. Paradise Theater, Margaritaville Casino. APRIL 24: BOZ SCAGGS, The American singer-guitarist has had such hits as “Lowdown” and “Lido Shuffle.” $35 & $45. 8 p.m. Paradise Theater, Margaritaville Casino. APRIL 24: SPRING CONCERT SERIES 2014, Free live entertainment. Guest: Christina Langston Band. Windrush Park at Provenance, east of I-40 Southern Loop Exit 196 between Wallace Lake and Norris Ferry roads. Call 683-0399. APRIL 25: CHEE WEEZ, The new Orleans-based cover band performing disco songs to a variety of genres. Call for ticket prices. 8 p.m. Legends Theatre. Call 678-7695.