MARCH 19: DAYNA KURTZ, Her music has been described as a blend of jazz, folk, pop and blues. Kurtz was named Female Songwriter of the Year in 1997 by the National Academy of Songwriters. Shreveport House Concerts, 1508 Fairfield Ave., 670-3567. Show begins at 7 p.m. Go to shreveporthouseconcerts.org/.

MARCH 1: SHREVEPORT ART CLUB MEETING, featuring plein air watercolor demonstration and hands-on participation with Brenda McCart. The meeting will be at the Randle T. Moore Center, located at 3101 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. For more information, call 798-0697.

MAY 7-8: LE TOUR DES JARDINS, The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners will tour eight private gardens in Shreveport. 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.

THROUGH MAY 15: #HASHTAGGING HISTORY EXHIBIT, This special exhibit will explore famous hashtags as well as a unique look at historical figures through a modern format. The exhibit is in the North Wing Exhibition Galleries.

THROUGH MAY 29: “VITAMIN SEA: SALT WATER AND SUNSHINE,” Susie Barrett’s latest collection will be displayed at Origin’s Bank, located on 1350 E. 70th St., Shreveport. She specializes in oil over acrylic and textured acrylics on canvas and is influenced by vibrant colors of the tropics, water and infinity patterns.

FOR DATE NIGHTS CORK April 2, Festival Plaza

FUN WITH THE GIRLS

MARCH 3: ALIVE AFTER 5,This three-series concert series is presented by the Downtown Development Authority and will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Red River District featuring The Good News. Alive After 5 will return April 7 and May 5.

MARCH 5: INTO THE WOODS FASHION AND ART SHOW, This fashion and art show showcases the changing seasons produced by Agora Borealis and design team. It will also feature unique handmade clothing, jewelry and accessories created by local designers. Tickets are $25 and $50 and are available at Agora Borealis or by phone at 268-3011.

MARCH 16: GREENS ON THE RED, Taste, celebrate and learn about the Highland Community Garden from 2 to 4 p.m. located at 520 Herndon St., Shreveport. Call 617-7950..

MARCH 19-20: SHOP TILL YOU DROP, Arts, crafts and gift show will be at the Bossier Civic Center. Admission is $4, and children younger than age 10 get in free. This event is for all of the Shopkins fans and will host a Shopkins play and trade. shoptiludropla.com/. 564-9489 or 470-6714.

MARCH 23, 24: FLASHBACK 5, a pop and rock cover band made up of four friends that enjoy re-creating the sounds of the artists and their favorite songs of today and decades past. March 23 show is at Celebrity Lounge in Eldorado Casino. March 24 show is a Whiskey Roadhouse in Horseshoe Casino. Shows starts at 8 p.m.

APRIL 22: CARRIE UNDERWOOD, Seven-time Grammy winner and Pollstar’s three-time top female country touring artist, Carrie Underwood will bring her Storyteller Tour – Stories in the Round to the CenturyLink Center. www. ticketmaster.com.

JUNE 18: SHOP TILL YOU DROP’S WEDDING AFFAIR, This show will feature a bridal open house and tasting from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bossier Civic Center. Admission is $5. shoptiludropla. com/. 564-9489 or 470-6714.

JUNE 25: BRING IT! LIVE, Miss D and her Dancing Dolls, the stars of Lifetime’s hit series “Bring It” will perform live at the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased at www. ticketmaster.com.

AUG. 5: MAKS & VAL – OUR WAY, The brothers from “Dancing with the Stars” will perform at Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium with a show that tells their childhood story as well as their passion for dance. Tickets are on sale at www.ticketmaster.com. Reserved seating.

FUN WITH THE FAMILY

THROUGH MARCH 31: FREE MOVIES AND POPCORN AT ROBINSON FILM CENTER, Free movie tickets can only be obtained by visiting or calling the box office 459- 4122. While tickets will be available for purchase online, RFC will not refund any tickets purchased online. The box office opens at 9 a.m. weekdays and noon weekends. Free tickets are limited to four per person and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reserved tickets not picked up 10 minutes before showtime will be released to the public: no exceptions. Tickets for screenings will be made available seven days in advance of the showtimes.

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. Calling 747-2501 or go to www.ticketmaster.com.

MARCH 11: “JOSEPH AND THE TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT,” One of the most enduring shows of all time, Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s timeless musical is the irresistible family story about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son. The show starts at 8 p.m. at the Strand Theatre. Calling 1-800- 313-6373.

MARCH 12: FREEZIN’ FOR A REASON, Special Olympics Louisiana will host the sixth annual Polar Plunge at 10 a.m. at East Ridge Country Club. The cost is $50 to take the plunge. There will be events for the entire family. Students and children of all ages are encouraged to participate! www.laso.org.

MARCH 19: SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK, Provenance will host this performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in Windrush Park from 5 to 7 p.m. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Call 683-0399.

MARCH 19: BATTLE OF THE GUMBO, cook-off fundraiser for Volunteers for Youth Justice, teams will compete for cash prizes and bragging rights in seafood, non-seafood and team spirit categories in addition to the People’s Choice Award. Free. Festival Plaza open at 11 a.m. Gumbo samples may be purchased for $1 each, and those who purchase samples may cast votes for the People’s Choice Award. Gumbo tasting begins at noon. Winners in all categories will be announced at 4 p.m. www. gumbogladiators.com.

MARCH 20: NICK CAVE “AS IS,” This one-of-a-kind performance with internationally renowned artist Nick Cave is the culmination of an eight-month residency where his skills have been taught to the social service organizations of Shreveport Common and hand-picked area artists to be/create the production “AS IS” at the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com. Call 673-6500 or nickcaveasis. com.

MARCH 28: HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS, The Globetrotters are preparing for their most epic tour in history as the world-famous team celebrated its 90th anniversary World Tour with a stop at the CenturyLink Center. Tickets are available at the box office, www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

APRIL 2: MCDONALD’S SOUND OFF, Powered by Indie Uproar and live from the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, the Top 20 contestants will sing live on KTAL NBC 6 from 7 to 10 p.m. One singer will receive $60,000 in cash and prizes including a trip to audition for NBC’s “The Voice.” Tickets are available on www. ticketmaster.com.

APRIL 29: STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN & THIRD DAY will play at the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium at 7 p.m. This Christian concert is for the entire family with group tickets available. Reserved seating. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com.

FUN WITH THE CHILDREN

MARCH 19: KIWANIS CLUB 46TH ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST, Support local programs in our schools by participating in this breakfast fundraiser from 8 a.m. to noon at Riverview Hall on Clyde Fant Parkway. Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the door. A Pancake 5K Run will also be held that morning. For more information, call 465-8774.

MARCH 19: EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA, This free Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by ANECA Federal Credit Union, is for all ages with more than 10,000 eggs, bounce houses, petting zoo, face painting, cotton candy and more from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at AC Steere Park in Shreveport.

FOR DATE NIGHTS MARCH 5: “LOL,” The Laugh Out Loud Comedy Show with Michael Blackson, Luenell and Tony Roberts is coming to the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now with reserved seating. Ages 18 and older.

MARCH 6: TYLER PERRY’S “MADEA ON THE RUN,” Tyler Perry stars in this limited schedule run as Madea, the age-old brash matriarch in trouble with the authorities who seeks refuge with her long-time friend “Bam.” Two showings of this play at the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium are at 4 and 7:30 p.m. Go to www.ticketmaster.com or call 1-800-745- 3000 to buy tickets.

MARCH 10-20: “NOISES OFF,” The Performing Arts of Bossier Parish Community College and the Cavalier Players will perform this side-splitting comedy in the Performing Arts Theatre, Building C, on the BPCC campus. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. March 10-12 and 2 p.m. March 17-19. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased through the BPCC website.

MARCH 11: ROBERT PLANT & THE SENSATIONAL SPACE SHIFTERS, Rock legend Robert Plant will perform live at the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium with special guest