FUN FOR THE FAMILY APRIL 2: ARTPORT: FLYING COLOURS, the 15th installment of of one of the only revolving public art exhibits in an airport setting. The opening night reception will be held at the Shreveport Regional Airport from 6 to 9 p.m. with free admission and free parking. Original works by 100 local and regional artists from Louisiana and Texas will be featured throughout the lower and upper levels of the airport. Shreveport Regional Airport. APRIL 2: GREEK EASTER BREAD SALE, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the St. George Activities Center, 542 Wichita St. Shreveport. 747-4478, email Georgia.b@comcast.net or visit www. gosaintgeorge.org. APRIL 12: JAKE COWLEY “THE START,” 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 301 Pennsylvania Ave. Minden. APRIL 10-19: HOLIDAY IN DIXIE, parade will be April 11 in downtown Shreveport at 5:30 p.m. Carnival is free at Festival Plaza in downtown Shreveport. www.arklatexambassadors. com.
APRIL 18: CRAWFISH WITH THE CLERGY, presented by Hope for the Homeless. Featuring crawfish with all the fixins, Cajun sausage, beer and wine, live music and a silent auction. Tickets are $30. 5:30 p.m. at 2350 Levy St. Shreveport. For sponsoring or to purchase tickets, contact Christa Pazzaglia at 317-3770 or 206-7445. christa@nwlahope.org. APRIL 18, 19: THE 41ST ANNUAL MELROSE PLANTATION ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL, sponsored by the Association for the Preservation of Historic Natchitoches. Featuring more than 100 vendors from several states. Opens at 9 a.m. on the first day and 10 a.m. on the second. $5 for adults and $3 for children (6-12). Melrose plantation on State Highway 119 in southern Natchitoches Parish. Visit www.melroseplantation.org. APRIL 25: THIRD ANNUAL BBQ COOK-OFF “GRILLIN’ FOR GRADS,” live entertainment by Bayou Boogie Band. $10 proceeds will go toward the Ark-La-Tex Ambassadors’ college scholarship essay contest for high school seniors in the area. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Festival Plaza, downtown Shreveport. www.arklatexambassadors. com/bbq-cook-off. Email arklatexbbq@ gmail.com or call 865-5555. MAY 2,3: BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE OPEN HOUSE AND AIR SHOW, featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Free admission and parking. Gate open at 9 a.m. show begins at 11 a.m. Barksdale Air force Base, Bossier City. www. barksdaleafbairshow.com.
FUN WITH THE CHILDREN APRIL 6–10: SPRING BREAK CAMP, Free and open to students 6 to 17. Contact your nearest SPAR community center to register. www. myspar.org. APRIL 10-12, 17-19: “SNOW WHITE,” presented by BPCC. Performances are at 7 p.m. April 10 and 17 and at 2 p.m. April 11, 12, 18 and 19. Call 678-6021 or email theatre@bpcc. edu. APRIL 11: SPRING PLANT SALE, Large selection of perennials, shade and native plants. 8 a.m. to noon at the Randle T. Moore Center, 3101 Fairfield Ave. Shreveport. www.lsuagcenter.com/ nwlamg or 698-0010. APRIL 18: FOURTH ANNUAL DANCE EXPLOSION 2015, one-day dance workshop hosted by Shufflin’ Along, LLC. Ages 12 and older. $20, $25 day of the workshop, group rate are available. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Power & Grace School of Performing Arts, 425 Ashley Ridge Blvd. Shreveport. Go to www.shufflinalongllc.com. APRIL 18, 19: SPRING BOOK SALE, Noon to 5 p.m. April 18 and 1 to 4 p.m. April 19. Free. Shreve Memorial Library, Main Library, 424 Texas St.
Shreveport.
FUN WITH THE GIRLS APRIL 4: “DANCING FOR THE CURE,” presented by Susan G. Komen of Northwest Louisiana.
Horseshoe Riverdome. For more information on becoming a sponsor or purchasing tickets, call 220-7050 or go to komennwla.org.
APRIL 25: JOLIE JARDINS – A GARDEN TOUR, presented by Ruston Garden Club, featuring three beautiful local gardens. A meal provided by First National Bank will be at the Ruston Lincoln CVB as well as vendors selling unusual crafted goods and herbs. Tickets are $10 at Ruston Lincoln CVB (2111 N. Trenton), Twin Oaks Nursery (630 E. Georgia) and Townsend House (410 N. Bonner) or rustongardenclub@gmail.com. MAY 2: INNAUGURAL SHREVEPORT DERBY DAY, featuring live music by Flow Tribe, food by Rhino Coffee and an open bar by Wine Country Bistro and Bottle Shop. 21-plus. Tickets are $85 and can be purchased online at www. derbydayshreveport.com or in person at Rhino Coffee, John Pickens Clothiers, King Hardware or Knox Goodman Boutique. 2 to 6 p.m. at the lawn of R.W. Norton Art Gallery. MAY 2, 3: LE TOUR DES JARDINS, presented by The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners. This year’s garden tour will take you through nine beautiful private gardens throughout Shreveport. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 2, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. May 3. Advance tickets are $10 and can be purchased at any Citizens National Bank, or by calling the Master Gardeners office at 698- 0010. Tickets may also be purchased at any garden on the days of the tour for $15. MAY 20: TAYLOR SWIFT, Sold out. 7:30 p.m. CenturyLink Center, Bossier City. 747-2501.
FOR DATE NIGHTS APRIL 12: WINE & SWINE, featuring music by Easy Money. 3 to 6 p.m. at Wine Country Bistro and Bottle Shop, 4801 Line Ave. Shreveport. www. winecountry.com. APRIL 15-19: “THE GOAT OR WHO IS SYLVIA,” River City Repertory Theatre presents an award winning drama that examines the irrational, confounding and conventional-thwarting nature of love. $35, $20 for military and $10 for students with valid ID. 7:30 p.m. except April 19 at 3:00 p.m. East Bank Theatre, 630 Barksdale Blvd. Bossier City. APRIL 18: THIRD ANNUAL RENZI JAZZ & BLUES BRUNCH FUNDRAISER, featuring Buddy Flett and AJ Haynes. Food and drinks by Marilynn’s Place and Rhino Coffee. Admission is $35. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Shop, 2002 Southern Ave. Shreveport. APRIL 18: BLACK & BROWN COMEDY GET DOWN, featuring Cedric ‘The Entertainer,’ Mike Epps, Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, George Lopez and Charlie Murphy. 8 p.m. at the CenturyLink Center, Bossier City. For tickets visit ticketmaster.com, all ticketmaster outlets or the CenturyLink Center Box Office. 1-800-745-3000. APRIL 22: BILL BURR: “THE BILLY BIBLE BELT TOUR,” $34 reserved seating. 7 p.m. at the Strand Theatre, Shreveport. www.thestrandtheatre.com or 226-8555. APRIL 25: ARTINI, featuring artist Micah Harold and music by Engine. Tickets are $55 in advance and $65 at the door. 7 p.m. at the Horseshoe Riverdome. MAY 1: HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS, 8 p.m. at the Paradise Theater, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. (855) 346-2489. MAY 14: DR. JOHN & THE NITE TRIPPERS, plus the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Tickets are $60, $50 and $40. 8 p.m. at The Strand Theatre, downtown Shreveport. Visit www. thestrandtheatre.com or call 226-8555. THROUGH APRIL 4: CRITICAL MASS @ ARTSPACE, this eclectic exhibition will take place in the mainspace gallery. Visit artspaceshreveport.com or call 673- 6535. THROUGH APRIL 4: “LIVING ART” A PHOTOGRAPHIC RETROSPECTIVE, by Mary Catherine Rollo, capturing the vigor and vibrancy of the February 2014 UNSCENE! Residency with award winning skateboarder Steve Olson. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. 673-6535. THROUGH APRIL 30: JULIE CREWS AT 1800 PRIME STEAKHOUSE, at Boomtown Casino. Visit www.bossierarts.org or call 741- 8310.
FUN FOR HIM APRIL 11: THE BOXMASTERS, 8 p.m at the Paradise Theater, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. (855) 346-2489. APRIL 23: GOV’T MULE, $50 Floor, $45 Orchestra, $35 Balcony. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 8 p.m. at the Historic Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. Tickets available at The CenturyLink Center or Municipal box office, all Ticketmaster locations, online at ticketmaster.com or charge by phone 800-745-3000. APRIL. 30: FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, tickets are $37.50 advanced and $40 day of show. Doors at 7:30 p.m. show at 8:30 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, downtown Shreveport. Purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000. MAY 3: PRIMUS AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, tickets are $57, $46 and $41.50. 7:30 p.m. at The Strand Theatre, downtown Shreveport. Visit www.thestrandtheatre.com or call 226-8555. MAY 21-24: INAUGURAL FALLEN OFFICERS’ INVITATIONAL BASS TOURNAMENT, hosted by the Louisiana State Chapter of C.O.P.S. Registration fees are $200 per twoman team and registration is limited to the first 300 boats. Make all entry fees payable to LA-COPS and mail to: LA-COPS, 6713 SageWind Drive, Shreveport, LA 71119. Fundraiser will be held at Red River South Marina in Bossier City. www.la-cops.org or call 561-6914. JULY 9: THE EAGLES, $45-$179. 8 p.m. at the CenturyLink Center, Bossier City. 747-2501. Visit www.livenation. com.
JUST FOR YOU APRIL 10-MAY 2: VISUAL VIBRATIONS: illustrating the direct connection between sights, sounds, feelings and emotions. Reception will be on May 1 from 7 to 10 p.m. The Meadows Museum, Centenary College of Louisiana. THROUGH APRIL 19: AUDUBON AND THE ART OF BIRD EXHIBIT, Using Audubon’s great work, the Bird of America, as a focal point, this exhibition traces the evolution of ornithological art from the Renaissance to the present day in over 100 prints, drawings and paintings. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, Shreveport. Visit www.rwnaf.org. THROUGH MAY 2: “THE DREAM SERIES,” By Marlene Tseng Yu. Noon to 4 p.m. at the Meadows Museum of Art. 2911 Centenary Blvd. Shreveport.
