| ART/EXHIBITS |
SEPT. 19: TNT EXPRESS, Every third Thursday of the month this trolley tour takes visitors to downtown art, cultural and science attractions, including museums, galleries and historic sites. Theme: “Grub Crawl.” Trolley tours run approximately every 20 minutes from 5-8 p.m. at artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.
SEPT. 27-NOV. 8: ARTISTS IN CELEBRATION OF NATURE, Three Northwest Louisiana artists – Susan Drake, Frances O’Callaghan and Susie Paulovich – will display their works through the Louisiana State Fair to highlight the museum’s 75th anniversary. Free. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. Call 632-2020.
OCT. 3: SCIENCE ON THE ROCKS, Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center brings scientific topics and principles to life in this series of events for the public. Topic: “Horror Films.” $15 before Sept. 20, $25 after Sept. 20, includes drink and food. 7 p.m. Robinson Film Center, 617 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 424-3466.
OCT. 3-31: HOOVER WATERCOLOR SOCIETY’S ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP SHOW, exhibition of works by membership. Reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 3. Norsworthy Fine Arts Gallery, 214 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 347-7538.
OCT. 17: TNT EXPRESS, Every third Thursday of the month this trolley tour takes visitors to downtown art, cultural and science attractions, including museums, galleries and historic sites. Theme: “Grub Crawl.” Trolley tours run approximately every 20 minutes from 5-8 p.m. at artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.
OCT. 30-NOV. 30: JESSICA VAN ALSTYNE EXHIBIT, art exhibition. Free. Emerging Artist Gallery, East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.
THROUGH SEPT. 28: THE AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION OF SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER MEMBERS ART SHOWCASE, This is the first show of the members of AAFSB and will include several different media. 1-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, and also by appointment. Norsworthy Fine Art Gallery, 214 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 424-6764.
THROUGH SEPT. 30: “RARE FORM,” an exhibition of the human form by Shonnie L. Streder. Free. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4-9 p.m. The Gallery at Twine, 1513 Line Ave., Shreveport. Call 759-7673.
THROUGH OCT. 5: “THE EYES OF JULIETTE … A JOURNEY OF REFLECTION,” paintings and poetry by Shreveport artist Alison Atkins in a revealing journey of loss, courage, strength and affirmation of hope for the future. Free. Opening reception 5-8 p.m. Sept. 5. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.
THROUGH OCT. 12: “PRINT,” featuring limited edition fine art screen pieces from contemporary street artists such as Shepard Fairey and Cryptik. Free. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.
THROUGH OCT. 19: “HEARTS OF NATURE: TOUCHING NATURE,” Artists Su Stella and Pam Viviano McDonald foray into the heart of a Northwest Louisiana bayou and the backyard bouquet of a Broadmoor neighborhood to touch the part of us that responds to nature which they have artistically expressed in their compositions of wreaths, photographs, and sculptures. Reception: Sept. 7, 1-3 p.m. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, 3201 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. Call 861-7615.
THROUGH OCT. 26: THE ART OF MARK MERRILL AND GINGER ELLIOTT BRIGGS, presented by the Bossier Arts Council. Free. Merrill’s work is at Community Trust Bank, 2790 Airline Drive, Bossier City, and Briggs’s at the bank branch at 3400 Line Ave., Shreveport. Call 741-8310.
THROUGH OCT. 27: “KASTEN COLLECTION OF EUROPEAN MASTERPIECES,” a collection of 32 works of European art from the late 19th and early 20th centuries from the residence of Alex and Barbara Kasten of Bluffton, S.C. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Road, Shreveport. Call 865-4201.
THROUGH OCT. 30: MARY JEAN DAVIS & DEBBIE ENGLE, art exhibition. Opening reception, 3-6 p.m. Sept. 28. Free. East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.
THROUGH OCT. 30: MICHAEL PAUL EXHIBIT, art exhibition. Free. Emerging Artist Gallery, East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.
THROUGH OCTOBER: THE ART AND MUSIC OF CHRIS McCAA, 1800 Prime in Boomtown Casino, 300 Riverside Drive, Bossier City.
ONGOING: ARTPORT: “PAIRED,” One of the only revolving public art displays in an airport setting in America, this latest exhibit will feature the works of 90 local and regional artists. Free. Shreveport Regional Airport. ONGOING: “SMILE SCIENCE,” This new permanent exhibit includes a giant 6-foot mouth that teaches visitors about oral anatomy in a fun way. Visitors can brush the teeth with an oversized toothbrush and remove and replace teeth like a puzzle. Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 424-3466.
ONGOING: BISTRO BYRONZ SIGHTZ & SOUNDZ, an arts program highlighting talent from artists and musicians. Free appetizers and drink specials will also be available. 6-9 p.m. Every third Thursday of each month. Bistro Byronz, 6104 Line Ave., Shreveport.
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.
| BARS/NIGHTLIFE |
BABY HUEY’S ON THE BAYOU: 1709 Sligo Road, Bossier City. 752-9465. You Can Be a Star Karaoke, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays.
BUFFALO WILD WINGS: 375 Boardwalk Blvd., No. L, Louisiana Boardwalk, Bossier City, 752-3801. Pocket Change, Sept. 19; Louisiana Crossroads, Sept. 26.
CHICAGO/THE HOOKAH ROOM: 118 Texas St., Shreveport. 221-0490. Acts are 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. unless otherwise stated. Loco Lounge featuring the best selection of electronic dance music artists in town, Fridays; Floyd Grigsby and the 5GK Band, Saturdays.
COVE ON CROSS LAKE: 1612 Dilg League Drive (off Lakeshore), Shreveport. 635-0262. 11:30 a.m. to closing Monday through Saturday. www.TheCoveOnCrossLake.com. Karaoke, 7-11 p.m. Wednesdays; ladies night, 6-10 p.m. Thursdays; Golden Tee Live, Internet jukebox. (Check Web site for bands and dates).
EL PORTRILLOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 6614 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Karaoke with Wayne, 6-10 p.m. Tuesdays.
FULL MOON SALOON: 2706 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City, 746-9676. You Can Be a Star Karaoke, every Saturday 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
H&H LOUNGE: 717 Hope St., Shreveport. 424-9297. Good Vibes Night every Wednesday. Drum Circle, 6-9 p.m.; VJ-DJ music, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
LAKE STREET DANCE HALL, 425 Lake St., Shreveport. 222-2256. Robin and the Mystics, Sept. 21; DJ, Sept. 28.
MUDDY WATERS SPORTS BAR: 5000 Benton Road, Bossier City. 741-7635. Legato Stone, Sept. 20; Beaux Atkins, Sept. 21; karaoke with DJ, Sept. 25; Will Maranto & the Usual Suspects, Sept. 28.
NAKED BEAN CAFÉ: 451 Kings Hwy., Shreveport. 864-2999. Bill and Pam’s acoustic jam, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 18; David and Casey Lanzillotti Show, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 23; The Matchez Indians, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 24; Bill and Pam’s acoustic jam, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 25; No Refund, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 28; The Weeping Willows from Australia, 4-6 p.m. Sept. 29.
NOBLE SAVAGE: 417 Texas St., Shreveport. 221-1781. Steve Ramey & Darrel Mims, Sept. 18; Dirty Red’s Jam Session, Sept. 19; Deidra and Bob, Sept. 20; Mark Griffith, Sept. 21; Jason & Tim, Sept. 24; Dan Garner’s songwriters’ night, Sept. 25; Dirty Red’s Jam Session, Sept. 26; Mary Fagan, Sept. 27; Joe Nadeau, Sept. 28.
RISTORANTE GIUSEPPE: PE: 4800 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-4548. Jazziana, 7 p.m. every Friday and Saturday.
RUSTIC COWBOY: 12780 Mansfield Road, Shreveport. 775-5327. All acts are 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. unless otherwise stated. Doc Woody Band featuring Tommy Townsend, Sept. 20; Ethan Powell and the Triggers, Sept. 27; True Adkins Band, Oct. 4.
SUPERIOR GRILL: 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-3243. All acts are 6:30-10 p.m. JB and the Violet Crowns, Sept. 18; Red Thread, Sept. 19; Cole Vosbury Band, Sept. 20; Jimmy Wooten Band, Sept. 21; The Mix, Sept. 25; Professor Pork Chop Band, Sept. 26; Keith Horton Band, Sept. 27; The Essentials, Sept. 28.
SUPERIOR’S STEAKHOUSE: 855 Pierremont Road, Suite 120, Shreveport. 869-3243. All acts are 6-10 p.m. unless noted. Cole Vosbury and Christina Langston, Sept. 18; Clayton Jones, Sept. 19; Kaela Bratcher, 6-11 p.m. Sept. 20; Clayton Jones, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Sept. 21; Gary Tubbs, Sept. 23; Cole Vosbury, Sept. 24; Cole Vosbury and Christina Langston, Sept. 25; Clayton Jones, Sept. 26; Cole Vosbury and Christina Langston, 6-11 p.m. Sept. 27; Gary Tubbs, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Sept. 28.
TREJO’s MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 5815 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Wayne’s karaoke, 6-10 p.m. each Thursday.
TWINE: 1513 Line Ave., Shreveport. 754-4024. All acts are 6:30 p.m. unless noted. Kings of Pleasure, Sept. 18; Patrick Weidner, Sept. 19; Clayton Bloom, Sept. 20; Haunted Shreveport dinner and tour, paid event, RSVP at www.hauntedshreveport.com; Charli Genty, Sept. 21; “Five Countries” global food and wine pairing, paid event, 7 p.m. Sept. 25; Cathead Vodka Martini food pairing, paid event, 7 p.m. Sept. 26; Clayton Bloom, Sept. 27; Hanna Unverzagt, Sept. 28; Haunted Shreveport dinner and tour, paid event, Sept. 28; Kings of Pleasure, Oct. 2.
2JOHNS STEAK & SEAFOOD: Airline Plaza, 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City. 841-5646. All acts are 6-10 p.m. unless noted. Winston Hall, Sept. 18; Winston Hall and Chris Allen, Sept. 19; Drew Ley, 6-11 p.m. Sept. 20; Hanna Unverzagt, 6-11 p.m. Sept.
21; Drew Ley, Sept. 24; Winston Hall, Sept. 25; Winston Hall & Chris Allen, Sept. 26; Drew Ley, 6-11 p.m. Sept. 27; Steve Ramey, 6-11 p.m. Sept. 28.
| MUSIC/COMEDY |
SEPT. 28: RING OF FIRE, This music-filled show features a company of performers that will guide you on a journey through Johnny Cash’s storied life and celebrated music. $55.50, $45.50 and $35.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555.
SEPT. 28: JEREMIAH JAMES … CHOOSE LOVE, an introduction to River City Repertory Theatre’s new musical “Cabaret Series.”
$25. 7:30 p.m. The Rep at East Bank Theatre, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Shreveport. Call 868-5888.
OCT. 5: MINT CONDITION, The 2012 Soul Music Hall of Fame band is well known for captivating audiences with their diverse musical style, from mainstream R&B to ballads, funk grooves and even Latin- and Jamaican-based rhythms. $35-$100. 7 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Call 747-2501.
OCT. 12: LYAO FEATURING D.L. HUGHLEY, Get ready for a night of gut-wrenching laughter as the Laugh Your Azz Off Comedy featuring national syndicated radio host DL Hughley, Sheryl Underwood, Don DC Curry, Corey Holcomb and former “Mad TV” star Aries Spears come to the CenturyLink Center. $47-$67. 8 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Call 747-2501. OCT. 19: DISNEY LIVE! THREE CLASSIC FAIRY
| SPECIAL EVENTS:
Glitz & Grits Sept. 27, Louisiana State Exhibit Museum
