FUN WITH THE GIRLS THROUGH nOV. 28: sHReVePORT PasTel sOCieTY, The Bossier Arts Council’s East Bank Gallery welcomes the artists of the Shreveport Pastel Society. Go to www.bossierarts.org. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
FUN FOR THE FAMILY nOV. 7: THe DaY OF THe DeaD FesTiVal: a CeleBRaTiOn OF liFe, Celebrate this traditional Mexican holiday with altars, crafts, music, face painting, folkloric dances, games and new this year a parade of calaveras (skulls) and calacas (skeletons). Presented by Voces Castellanas. 1 to 4 p.m. Columbia Park. Free admission. nOV. 13-15: “TO Kill a MOCKinGBiRD,” The Academy of Children’s Theatre will present the next installment of the Children’s Literature Series, “To Kill A Mockingbird” at the Emmett Hook Center. The beloved Southern classic is set in a small Alabama town in the 1930s, the story focuses on scrupulously honest, highly respected lawyer Atticus Finch. Performances will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 and 14 and at 2 p.m.
Nov. 14 and 15. This is a limited engagement of four performances so reservations are essential. The production is being directed by Cynthia Hawkins Whitaker. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by calling 212-2822 or ACTtickets.info.
Fun For the Family Eyewitness to History: The Civil War Through Nov. 29, R.W. Norton Art Gallery
THROUGH nOV. 29: eYeWiTness TO HisTORY: THe CiVil WaR, Visit the R. W. Norton Art Gallery rare and antiquarian collection for books that tell first hand accounts of the Civil War. MaRCH 2: BlUe Man GROUP, Experience the award-winning show that combines music, technology and comedy that is entertaining, innovative and energetic at the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $69- $99 and can be purchased at the CenturyLink Center box office by calling 747-2501 or online at www. ticketmaster.com.
FOR DATE NIGHTS nOV. 18 - Jan. 8: “ReCYCleD sCUlPTURes” BY JOHn nORWOOD, This New York City artists will show his work for the first time at the Rainforest Art Foundation in Louisiana. The exhibit opens, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18 with a museum member dinner at 7 p.m. at the Rainforest Foundation, located at 710 Travis Street, Shreveport. Admission is free with a suggested $10 donation. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served. The opening will also feature the 2014-15 Kids Can exhibit “Oceans of Adaptation” featuring the recycled bottle fish created by children and volunteers in the community at various events throughout the year.
NOV. 21: SSO RiSiNg StaRS: Mendelssohn Violin Concerto, Welcome 22-year-old William Hagen (third prize winner of the 2015 Queen Elisabeth International Music Competition—the highest ranking American since 1980) to the stage for the sublime violin concerto by Mendelssohn. The concert opens with a unique work by Haydn featuring SSO principal musicians and includes Beethoven’s sunny Symphony No. 8. The concerts begins at 7:30 p.m. at RiverView Theater with Michael Butterman as the conductor. Free Concert Conversation starts at 6:40 p.m. Free shuttle service starts at 6:30 p.m.Shuttle picks up at Regions Bank parking garage at the corner of Milam and Market streets. To purchase tickets, go to www. shreveportsymphony.com. thROUgh NOV. 29: KeNt UllbeRg: “a RetROSPeCtiVe,” The show displays 50 of Kent Ullberg’s works from his more than 250 smaller pieces along with five large scale photographs of some of his monument at R. W. Norton Art Gallery. ONgOiNg: aDUlt DaNCe ClaSSeS, join us every week for a different genre of dance with Louisiana Dance Collective. Class fee is $10 cash only. Like us on Facebook to stay up to date on information about the location, schedule and style of classes or email ladancecollective@gmail.com with any questions. Call Phyllis Whatley at 742-8673 or go to www. bossiercity.org.
NOV. 12-14: “tORUK – the FiRSt Flight,” This new Cirque du Soleil touring show inspired by James Cameron’s movie “Avatar,” is coming to the CenturyLink Center in Bossier City. Tickets are on sale now, and can be purchased at www.cirquedusoleil. com/toruk. FUN FOR HIM eVeRY SUNDaY thROUgh NOV. 22, WeRNiCK MethOD blUegRaSS JaM WORKShOP, Singer/songwriter Amelia Blake will teach a six week “slow jam” bluegrass workshop, using the Wernick Method. Pete Wernick, of the renowned band HotRize, is known as “Dr. Banjo” in bluegrass circles. Believing that anyone can learn to play and sing, he pioneered a method of teaching new musicians and “closet pickers” to jam. All bluegrass instruments, all skill levels are welcome. Ability to play just a few chords is all that’s required. The workshop will be 2:30 to 6 p.m. and the workshop will be held at 516 Texas Street in downtown Shreveport. Go to bgjam.com, or email Amelia at [email protected]. NOV. 14 aRK-la-teX geNealOgiCal aSSOCiatiON MONthlY MeetiNg, This month’s featured speaker is John Agan, historian and author. The meeting is from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Randle T. Moore Center, 3101 Fairfield Ave. (corner of Fairfield Ave. and Kings Hwy.), Shreveport. His presentation will be “Stories Behind the Stones” (History of the Minden Cemetery and stories about some of those buried there). Genealogist Phil Adderley will also present “Probing into Probate Records (First of two part series).” This program is free and open to the public. Call 746-1851 or [email protected]. NOV. 1: MaRilYN MaNSON, The controversial front man who became a ’90s staple will perform at Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. Doors open at 8 p.m. with the show starting at 9 p.m. Tickets are $50 for general admission on the floor; reserved seats are $37.50 and $45. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 841-4196, any Ticketmaster location, or online at ticketmaster. com. DeC 1: the gUitaR eVeNt OF the YeaR – JOe bONaMaSSa, Tickets range from $69 to $99 and doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m. at The Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium Box Office 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 841-4196, any Ticketmaster location, or online at ticketmaster.com. DeC 4: MMa legaCY FightiNg ChaMPiONShiP, DiamondJacks Casino & Hotel presents MMA Legacy Fighting Championship. The Mixed Martial Arts event will take place at 7 p.m. in Legends Theatre. MMA Legacy Fighting Championship is based out of Houston. The night will consist of a series of professional mixed martial arts fights, and will conclude with a big main event. Tickets for the event start at $25 and may be purchased at ticketmaster.com. Tickets are subject to availability.
