FUN WITH THE GIRLS DEC. 12: LAS VEGAS NIGHT 2015, Spin, roll, or draw! This fundraiser for the Betty and Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center, hosted by Wine Country Bistro and Bottle Shop will begin at 7 p.m., and offers live and silent auctions, open bar and buffet. Tickets are $250 and include $500 in chips for playing blackjack, roulette and craps. Go to www. deafactioncenter.org to purchase tickets. DEC. 18: “COSMIC COWGIRLS” FASHION SHOW, Ann Chandler of “Ann Collections” created this show that will feature her designs and a brand new Marlene Tseng Yu inspired dresses and selection from the Cioa Bella Boutique. Seating will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. at Marlene Yu Museum and Rainforest Art Foundation, located at 710 Travis St., Shreveport. Tickets are $10
FOR DATe nIGhTS Lewis Black Jan. 10, Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium and available now. Come dressed in your best Western attire. Call 717- 9111. DEC. 30: DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! “DANCE ALL NIGHT TOUR,” Fans of “Dancing with the Stars,” ABC’s leading entertainment show, produced by BBC Worldwide Productions, will be given the opportunity to see their favorite stars dance live in Shreveport- Bossier City. The Dance All Night Tour is bringing a one-of-a-kind touring production to the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now at www. ticketmaster.com. FEB. 5: “H.M.S. PINAFORE” OPERA DINNER, Join the Shreveport Opera for an evening of fine wine, exquisite cuisine and thrilling opera! Enjoy great music as you meet the principal artists for upcoming productions. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. at The Shreveport Club, 410 Travis St.
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Tickets are $80 and can be purchased online at www.shreveportopera.org or by calling 227-9503.
FUN WITH THE FAMILY NOV. 26-29, DEC. 3-5: “A CHRISTMAS STORY – THE MUSICAL,” Based on the classic 1983 holiday movie, “A Christmas Story,” The Musical, follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker, a daydreamer from Indiana who spends his days counting down to the most exciting day in any kid’s life: Christmas. Tickets available by calling 218-9978. All performances are at Emmett Hook Center, 550 Common St. Go to www.stagecenterla. com. DEC. 12: HEART THE ART BIZARRE STREET PARTY, The Bossier Arts Council and Flying Heart Brewery present this fun event to include live music, food trucks, art vendors, activities and an outdoor movie from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Barksdale Blvd. in front of BAC and Flying Heart Brewery. DEC. 12,13: “THE NUTCRACKER AND SUGAR PLUM FAIRY TEA,” Don’t miss the must-see performance of the holiday season as Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet and the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra bring The Nutcracker to life at Shreveport’s Riverview Theater. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. The Sugar Plum Fairy Tea is at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 13 and includes a character meet and greet and photo. Tickets for the show and the Sugar Plum Fairy Tea are on sale now. Performance tickets range from $15-40. Tickets for the tea are $15 or $100 for a reserved table for 8. Tickets can be purchased online at www. shreveportmetoballet.org or by calling SMB at 221-8500.
FUN WITH THE CHILDREN DEC. 5: BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS, ’Tis the season to be jolly! Kick off the holidays with Sci- Port’s yearly tradition that brings families and friends together for food, fun, science and Santa! Breakfast is from 8 to 10 a.m. Sci-Port member tickets are $15 children, $18 adults; non-member tickets are $18 children, $20 adults. Price is all inclusive: Food, activities, IMAX movie and photo that will be sent by email. Go to www.sciport.org. DEC. 21-23, 28-31: SANTA SCIENCE CAMPS, Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center hosts science camps during Christmas break. Classes are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for children kindergarten through 10th grades. Price per day
is $55 for members and $65 for nonmembers. Each camp includes breakfast, lunch, morning and afternoon snack. Pre-registration is required by calling 424-8660 or go to www.sciport.org. DEC. 31: NEW YEAR’S AT NOON: Is staying up until midnight pushing the limits for you? Celebrate New Year’s at Noon at Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center! Watch the Sci-Port Ball Drop along with a thousand balloons, noisemakers and streamers from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Be sure to stop by our fireworks demonstrations to learn the science behind pyrotechnics. Free with center admission. FEB. 9: “PEPPA PIG’S BIG SPLASH,” Peppa Pig’s first U.S. live theatrical tour will visit the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. This show brings the hit Nick Jr. TV series to life on stage. Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000. 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 DEC. 5: RICKEY SMILEY, American standup comedian, television host, actor, and radio personality will hit the stage at the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. Tickets are available at CenturyLink Center Box Office or www. ticketmaster.com. 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 wwwbossiercity.org.
FUN FOR HIM 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 Memorial Auditorium. 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 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, TX. 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. DEC 12: ASCEND COMBAT PRESENTS “SEASON’S BEATINGS 7” Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium presents Ascent Combat Ultimate Cage Fighting. The fight begins at 8 p.m. and tickets are $20 in advanced and $25 the day of the show. Call 402-6644. JAN. 10, LEWIS BLACK, American comedian, Lewis Black, will stop in Shreveport on his national “The Emperor’s New Clothes: The Naked Truth” tour at the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $79.50 to $55.50. Reserved seating. Visit www.ticketmaster.com for tickets. FEB. 10: DEF LEPPARD, Def Leppard’s influential career includes numerous hit singles and groundbreaking multi-platinum albumsincluding two of the best-selling albums of all time. Their new tour will stop at the CenturyLink Center in Bossier and will capture the group’s legendary tracks, bringing together classic Leppard hits. Go to www. defleppard.com.
JUST FOR YOU DEC. 4-6: 65TH WIDEMAN INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION, Forty of the world’s best young pianists will converge on Shreveport for a once in a lifetime chance at the gold medal in the 65th Wideman International Piano Competition held at Hurley School of Music, Centenary College. Free 15 minute performances during the preliminaries on Friday and Saturday with finalists on Sunday. Tickets are $10 at the door. Go to www.widemanpiano.com for more information. THROUGH 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. Rainforest Foundation, located at 710 Travis Street, Shreveport. 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. THROUGH JAN. 31: ART BY LYNN LAIRD, The Bossier Arts Council is proud to announce that the artworks of Lynn Laird will be on display at Boomtown Casino’s 1800 Prime Steakhouse. Prime is open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Sunday and from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
