Fun with the girls

‘Art Exposition II’

Through May 22, Norsworthy

For the Families MAY 1: CONCERT WIND SPRING CONCERT, Free. 7:30 p.m. Performing Arts Theater, Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 East Texas St., Bossier City. Call 678-6021.

MAY 1-4: “THE GAME’S AFOOT,” Comedy in which an acclaimed 1930s actor employs the persona of Sherlock Holmes that he made famous on stage when a real murder takes place. $17 adults, $15 seniors, students and active military. 8 p.m. May 1-3; 2 p.m. May 4. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424- 4439. MAY 2: JOINT CHOIR CONCERT, Free. 7:30 p.m. Performing Arts Theater, Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 East Texas St., Bossier City. Call 678-6021. MAY 3: HIGHLAND OPEN STUDIOS TOUR, Seven venues filled with artists, music, food and recycled treasures will be open throughout the Highland Neighborhood Cultural District. Free, with artworks available for purchase. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sites include 436 Topeka St., 444 Olive St., 309 Merrick St., 1173 Louisiana Ave., 424 Dalzell St., 400 block Dalzell Art Installation, and 829 Kirby St., Shreveport. MAY 4: NOEL FOUNDATION CHAMBER CONCERT, “THE BEAUTY OF BACH,” featuring Simone Dinnerstein, piano. Free. 3 p.m. Anderson Auditorium, Hurley School of Music, Centenary College, Shreveport. Visit www.centenary.edu/music/events. THROUGH MAY 3: “A BETTER

LIFE FOR ALL: TRADITIONAL ARTS OF LOUISIANA’S IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES,” Celebrate the multicultural neighborhoods of Northwest Louisiana in this two-part exhibition. Free.

artspace, 710 Texas St., and workshop at Central Artstation, corner of Crockett and Common Streets, Shreveport. EVERY SATURDAY: YOGIE AND FRIENDS EXOTIC CAT SANCTUARY, Louisiana’s only rescue for abused, neglected and unwanted big, exotic cats is open every Saturday from noon-5 p.m. weather permitting until November. Yogie and Friends, 128 Fob Lane, Frierson. Call 795-0455. EVERY SATURDAY: CHESS GAMES, Test your skills at this classic board game every Saturday at noon. Free. Downtown YMCA, 401 McNeill St., Shreveport. Call Ken Wyzywany at 564-1372 or Matt Alexander at 655- 2846. FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH: HIGHLAND OPEN STUDIO TOUR, Artist workshops and galleries are open for your perusal with art to make and buy. Free. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours start at 436 Topeka St. Visit www.restorehighland.com/.

Fun For the Children MAY 1-4: DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS “ROCKIN’ EVER AFTER,” $17, $24, $32, $52 & $62. 7 p.m. May 1, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

May 2, 2 and 6 p.m. May 3 and 4. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Call 1-800- 745-3000 or 747-2501. MAY 3 & 4: MELROSE ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL, The premier event for over 40 years, this fine arts and crafts festival is held on the grounds of the historic Melrose Plantation and includes food vendors and home tours. Located 18 miles south of downtown historic Natchitoches. For information, call 1-800-259-1714 or visit www.aphnatchitoches.net/. MAY 10: 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, sugarfree cereals, pretzels, sugar-free gelatin, pudding mixes, juice and syrup and more. 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 May 10, June 14, Sept. 13 and Nov. 8; adults $50, children $25, reservations required. Admission: $6 adults, $3 children age 5 and younger. 9 a.m. to noon. Chimp Haven, located in the Eddie D. Jones Park, off Highway 789, Keithville, La. Call 925-9575. MAY 10: RABIES VACCINE/DIP CLINIC, Dogs and cats are welcome for treatment, but must be on a leash or in a carrier; sponsored by Hand in Paw – Friends of Bossier City Animal Control. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $5 rabies vaccine, $5 dip, cash only. Bossier City Animal Control, 3217 Shed Road, Bossier City. Call 741-8499. ONGOING: BOSSIER ANIMAL CONTROL ADOPTION DAYS, Animals in good health are in need of loving homes. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Petsmart, 2630 Beene Blvd., Bossier City. Hand in Paw, Friends of Bossier City Animal Control, needs volunteers to help with the adoption days. Contact Phyllis Whatley at 742-

8673 or visit www.bossiercity.org/ (under animal control adoption). ONGOING: SHREVEPORT GAME NIGHT, Every Wednesday, a small group gathers to play card and board games. Free. 7 p.m. Robinson Film Center, 617 Texas St., Shreveport. Visit Shreveportgamenight.org.

Fun with the Girls APRIL 30: GUEST ARTIST SERIES: OPERATIZER – SHREVEPORT OPERA XPRESS, Free. 7:30 p.m. Performing Arts Theater, Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 East Texas St., Bossier City. Call 678-6021. MAY 3, 9, 22, & 29: THE STAGE AT SILVER STAR, live entertainment. Neal McCoy and Cody Cooke and Bayou Outlaws May 3; Robert Ivey’s CD release party May 9; Colt Ford, May 22; Jason Boland and The Stragglers May 29. Gates open at 7 p.m. for all performances. Silver Star, 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. Call 752-3633. MAY 10: DIAMOND RIO, The country/Christian music band has received numerous awards for their many recordings. $29.75-$52.10. 8 p.m. Legends Theatre. Call 678-7695. MAY 17: THE COLOR RUN, For every volunteer to help out at the color Run, the Boys and Girls Club will receive a monetary donation. Call Jennifer Stephens at 424-3200, Ext. 23, or Paige Smith at 946-8057. JUNE 13: LIVE BENEFIT CONCERT, Five to six of the hottest local bands around will perform in the historical downtown entertainment district, with 100 percent of the proceeds to be donated to a scholarship drive for local high school seniors. Must be 21 or older with valid ID. 203 Texas St., Shreveport. JUNE 21: CHAMPIONS FOR LIFE 5K RUN/WALK, presented by the Ark-La-Tex Crisis Pregnancy Center. Registration 8 a.m., 5K run/walk 9 a.m. Stoner Boat Launch. Call 861-4600. 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. THROUGH APRIL 30: ART BY BONNIE FERGUSON, Emerging Artist Gallery, Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310. THROUGH MAY 22: “ART EXPOSITION II,” Seventeen local and national artists come together with a variety of media in this annual show. Free. 1-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; noon to 4:30 p.m. Norsworthy Fine Art Gallery, 214 Texas St., Shreveport. 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. THROUGH MAY 30: ART BY SARAH BRINSON KENNEDY, ROD TALBOT AND ASHLEY WACHAL, Each artist has a very distinct and visual style but all inspire a sense of Louisiana with their work. Opening reception 2 p.m. April 12. East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

THROUGH MAY 30: LISANDRA DI LIBERTO EXHIBIT, Di Liberto creates sub-realistic paintings which carry a message that people can identify with. Emerging Artist Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

THROUGH AUG. 31: “AMERICAN STILL LIFES,” This exhibition will feature masterpieces by a range of contemporary artists recognized especially for their sumptuous still-life compositions along with their dazzling artistic techniques, including Daniel Mark Cassity of Hop Springs, Ark. Free. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Call 865- 4201.

For Date Nights MAY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, JUNE 5, 12, 19 & 26: SPRING CONCERT SERIES 2014, Free live entertainment. Schedule: James Pendley, May 1; Airheart, May 8; Matthew Davidson, May 15; Windstorm, May 22; Jimmy Wooten, May 29; James Pendley, June 5; Earshot Graffiti, June 12; The good Stuff, June 19; Fiddlin’ Tim Trio Band, June 26. 6-8:30 p.m. Windrush Park at Provenance, east of Interstate 40 Southern Loop Exit 196 between Wallace Lake and Norris Ferry roads. Call 683-0399. MAY 3: SEASON FINALE: FROM THE NEW WORLD, The Shreveport Symphony season ends with a concert featuring Simone Dinnerstein, piano. $55, $45, $35 & $15; students $12.

Riverview Theater, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 227-TUNE. MAY 3: “VINCE: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF VINCE LOMBARDI,” John Pinero’s one-man play portrayal brings to life the greatest professional coach in football history. $52.50, $42.50 and $30.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 6129 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555. MAY 3: CROSS LAKE DANCE CLUB MONTHLY DANCE, featuring dancing to the music of the Bill Bush Combo. $17 per person, dressy casual. 7:30-10:30 p.m. El Karubah Shrine Temple, 6230 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. Call 773- 7912 or visit www. crosslakedanceclub. com. MAY 8-11: “VENUS IN FUR,” a provocative, sexy, hilarious comedy that contains adult material. $35, $20 military, $10 students with I.D. 7:30 p.m. May 8-10, 3 p.m. May 11. The Rep at East Bank Theater, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 868-5888. MAY 9: R. KELLY, The world-famous singer/songwriter/record producer will bring his innovative and inspiring vocal talents to town and will be joined by Grammy-nominated R&B singer/ songwriter Tamar Braxton. $70-$110. 8 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000

CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Call 1-800-745-3000. Fun For him MAY 5: LSU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CAPITAL ONE PILOTS GOLF CLASSIC, the proceeds of which benefit LSU scholarships, programs, projects and services. Sponsorships range from a $250 Fairway Sponsorship to a $700 Titanium Sponsorship to the $3,500 Diamond Sponsorship. Shotgun start at noon. Stonebridge. Call 797-5190 or email [email protected]. FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: SHREVEPORT SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON, This group promotes boating fun, safety and education and meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Shreveport Yacht Club, 2905 Municipal Pier Road, Shreveport. Call 426-9484.

Just For you MAY 3: DAF GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP, This workshop will go over the guidelines for FY 14-15 and cover basic techniques for a strong grant application. 2-4 p.m. Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. To RSVP, call 741-8310 or visit www.bossierarts.org. MAY 3-4: LE TOURS DES JARDINS, The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners will hold their annual spring garden tour of six beautiful private gardens in Shreveport and Bossier City. $10 in advance, $12 the days of the tour. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 3, 1-5 p.m. May 4. Call 698-0010. MAY 10: SANDYSDANCE CENTER SPRING FLING DANCE PARTY, free dance lesson at 7 p.m. dancing to the music of SandysDance Party, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $15 per person, casual attire. SandysDance Center, 11 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534 or visit www.sandysdance. com. TUESDAYS THROUGH MAY 13: EAST COAST SWING LESSONS, presented by USA Dance Shreveport. $8 adults, $7 USA Dance members, $5 students with ID. Beginners, 6:30 p.m.; intermediate, 7:30 p.m. Dandy Tamplin, instructor. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 798-6783 or visit www. usadanceshreveport.org. SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: PROFESSIONAL CIVIL LAW NOTARIES ASSOCIATION, Learn about the association and various acts and documents a notary can prepare. Free. Sign-in at 6 p.m., meeting at 6:30 p.m. Southern Hills Business Association Conference Center, 9701 Baird Road, Shreveport. Call 797-4396. EVERY WEDNESDAY: ARTFUL ACRYLIC CLASSES, by Rebecca

Francis. $75 per month. 4-7 p.m. Barnwell Garden and Art Center, 602 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 673-7703. FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH: SHREVEPORT WRITERS CLUB, Writers from all stages of life in all genres and styles of writing; guests welcome. Free. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bossier Arts Council Annex, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. ONGOING: ABSOLUTE BEGINNER LINE DANCE CLASS, Learn popular line dances and burn calories. Casual dress. $8 per person. 5:30-6:30 p.m. every Monday. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534 or visit http://www.sandysdance.com/. ONGOING: YOGA CLASSES, in the style of Krishnamacarya; all levels welcome. Class fee is by donation. Mondays and Tuesdays, 5:45-6:45 p.m. All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 9449 Ellerbe Road. Call 210- 7203.