ENTERTAINMENT/FUN/THEATER/DANCE/MUSIC/CASINOS

| ART/EXHIBITS |

FEB. 4-27: LOUISIANA ARTISTS INC., Local professional artists present their annual show, which includes a wide variety of mediums, techniques and sizes to choose from. Reception 2-4 p.m. Feb. 9. Tues., Thurs. and Fri. 1-5:30 p.m., Sat. 12-4:30 p.m. Norsworthy Fine Art Gallery, 214 Texas St. Downtown Shreveport. Call. 424-6764.

THROUGH JAN. 31: ANNUAL BOSSIER PARISH STUDENT ART SHOW, Free. East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

THROUGH JAN. 31: ART BY ADRIAN DEAN GIPSON, Free.1800 Prime Restaurant, Boomtown Casino, Bossier City.

THROUGH JAN. 31: A REALIST EXHIBITION, Featuring the art of Jerry Berg, Daniel Cassity, Albino Hinojosa, Talbot Hopkins and Peter Jones. Free. 2-6 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Gallery Fine Art Center, 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

THROUGH FEB. 1: “SEAN STARWARS, RENEGADE PRINTMAKER OF THE SOUTHEAST,” Specializing in relief woodcut printmaking, his work will surely entertain you. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 1-5:30 p.m., Sat. 12-4:30 p.m. Norsworthy Fine Art Gallery, 214 Texas St. Downtown Shreveport. Call. 424-6764.

THROUGH FEB. 4: “ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT,” This exhibit draws upon connections with organizations and legendary artists such as Canadian painter Robert Bateman, Swedish-born sculptor Kent Ullberg and American artist/poet Leo Osborne. Free. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Call 865-4201.

THROUGH MARCH 21: “CELEBRATING 75 YEARS – DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL ARTISTIC TRADITION: AMOS ARMSTRONG, LOUIS SICARD, E.J. WHETZLE AND H.B. WRIGHT,” The exhibit will highlight the work of artists associated with the early years of the museum and their contributions to the development of an artistic community in Northwest Louisiana; featured artists also include Conrad Albrizio, Evelyn Armstrong, Wallace Bolinger, Hans Manglesdorf, Arthur Morgan, Gladys Morgan, James Norman and Minor Vinck. Opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 15. Free. Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015Greenwood Road, Shreveport. Call 632-2020.

ONGOING: ARTPORT 2012: 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 six-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.

FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH: SHREVEPORT WRITERS CLUB, Writers from all stages of life in all genres and styles of writing meet to share their thoughts in written form with other people who love words; guests welcome. Free. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bossier Arts Council Annex, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

| 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.

BISTRO BYRONZ: 6104 Line Ave., Shreveport. 219-4848. Matthew Davidson and Greg Walton, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 25.

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.

EL PORTRILLOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 6614 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Lane Rogers, Mondays and Wednesdays.

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.

LEE’S: 639 E. Kings Highway, Shreveport. 861-2151. Acts are 8 p.m. to midnight weekdays and 9 p.m. Fridays and 9:30 p.m. Saturdays. John Wright, Jan. 23; Kandu, Jan. 24; John Wright, Jan. 25; Jerry Beach Blues Jam, Jan. 27; John Wright, Jan. 30; The Yard Dogs, Jan. 31.

MUDDY WATERS SPORTS BAR: 5000 Benton Road, Bossier City. 741-7635. After Hours Band, Jan. 25; Midnight Lightning Band, Feb. 1; Magnolia Brown Band, Feb. 7; Omar Awake, Feb. 14; The Syndicate Band, Feb. 22.

NOBLE SAVAGE: 417 Texas St., Shreveport. 221- 1781. Wes McKinney, Jan. 22; Dirty Red’s Jam Session, Jan. 23; Drag strip Phantoms, Jan. 24; Mark Griffin, Jan. 25; Charli Gentry, Jan. 28; Dan Garner’s songwriter’s night, Jan. 29; Dirty Red’s Jam Session, Jan. 30; Stumble Biscuit, Jan. 31.

RISTORANTE GIUSEPPE: 4800 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-4548. Jazziana, 7 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. Kids’ Night Out/ Parents Dine Out, children 12 and under will enjoy dinner and a movie while parents enjoy a quiet dinner in the main dining room, 6 p.m. Feb. 3. Romantic three-course menu, Feb. 14; reservations limited.

TREJOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 5815 Youree Drive, Shreveport. 869-2316. Wayne’s FM karaoke, 6-10 p.m. Thursdays.

| MUSIC/COMEDY |

JAN. 26: SHREVEPORT HOUSE CONCERT, TERRI HENDRIX/LLOYD MAINES, award-winning Texas songwriter wrings wisdom from the blues with a poetic grace and uplifting melodic flair. A classically trained vocalist and deft multi-instrumentalist (guitar, mandolin and harmonica), she avoids musical categorization. Opening act is legendary producer and multi-instrumentalist Lloyd Maines (guitar, dobro, pedal steel), who is the father of Dixie Chick Natalie Maines. $20. Doors open 630 p.m.; show starts at 7 p.m. Fairfield Studios, 1510 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. 220- 0400.

FEB. 1: “MARDI GRAS: THE SOUNDS OF NEW ORLEANS,” Trumpeter Byron Stripling returns with a brand new show with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra celebrating Mardi Gras. $55, $44, $33, $15, and $12 for students. 7:30 p.m. RiverView Hall, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport.

FEB. 8: “THE ROADSHOW 2014,” Enjoy live entertainment from Skillet, Third Day, Andy Mineo, Jamie Grace, Royal Tailor, We As Human, Soul Fire Revolution, The Neverclaim and Vertical Church. $10-$20. 6 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Drive, Bossier City. Call 1-800-745-3000.

FEB. 14: BRASS TRANSIT, THE MUSICAL LEGACY OF CHICAGO, Eight of Canada’s most in-demand musicians and singers bring the hits of Chicago to the stage, including “Saturday in the Park” and “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” $39.50, $32.50 and $29.50. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555.

FEB. 15: THE SHREVEPORT BLUES FESTIVAL, The lineup includes Clarence Carter, TK Soul, Sir Charles Jones, Mel Waiters, Lebrado, Shirley Brown and Donnie Ray. $47.50-$67. 8 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Drive, Bossier City. Call 1-800-745-3000.

| SPECIAL EVENTS |

JAN. 25: KREWE OF ARTEMIS’S 12TH ANNUAL GRAND MARDI GRAS “DANCING WITH THE STARS” BALL, Featuring entertainment by Harmon Drew Super Group. $50. Springhill Civic Center, Springhill. Call 539-9259.

JAN. 25: FIRST DANCE OF 2014, Presented by USA Dance Shreveport. Featuring DJ music; dressy casual attire. $10 USA Dance members, $12 non-members. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Kings Highway Christian Church, 806 Kings Highway, Shreveport. Call 798-6783.

JAN. 28: USA DANCE SHREVEPORT COUNTRY- WESTERN TWO-STEP LESSONS, With Ivan and Vickie Bean, instructors. Beginning/intermediate, 6:30 p.m. $8 adults, $7 USA Dance members. $5 students with ID. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 798-6783.

FEB. 1: CROSS LAKE DANCE CLUB MONTHLY DANCE, Dancing to the music of Lisa Lee Phifer and Rod Allen Payne 7:30-10:30 p.m. $17 per person, dressy casual. El Karubah Shrine Temple, 6230 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. Call 773-7912.

FEB. 5: THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS, Enjoy the lunatic actions of this famous basketball team that combines comedy with sports. $23-$77. 8 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Drive, Bossier City. Call 1-800-745-3000.

FEB. 8: SANDYSDANCE CENTER DROP IN AND DANCE PARTY, Free dance lesson 7 p.m., dancing to the music of SandysDance Party 7:30-10:30 p.m. $15 per person; casual attire or costume attire. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534.

FEB. 17: ASK A LAWYER, Attorneys will be available to answer legal-advice questions for the public. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Shreveport Bar Center, 625 Texas St., Shreveport.

FEB. 1: CROSS LAKE DANCE CLUB MONTHLY DANCE, Dancing to the music of Lisa Lee Phifer and Rod Allen Payne 7:30-10:30 p.m. $17 per person, dressy casual. El Karubah Shrine Temple, 6230 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. Call 773-7912.

FEB. 15: ANNUAL MARDI GRAS DANCE, Presented by Cajun Footwork Dancers of Shreveport, with free dance lessons with paid admission from 6-7 p.m. The band, Louisiana FIYA will perform from 7-10:30 p.m. $12 per person at the door. St. John Berchmans School Multi-Room, 947 Jordan St., Shreveport. Call 470-8965.

SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: PROFESSIONAL CIVIL LAW NOTARIES ASSOCIATION, Learn about the association and various acts and documents a notary can prepare. Free. Sign-in at 6 p.m., meeting at 6:30 p.m. Southern Hills Business Association Conference Center, 9701 Baird Road, Shreveport. Call 797-4396.

FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: SHREVEPORT SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON, This group promotes boating fun, safety and education and meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Shreveport Yacht Club, 2905 Municipal Pier Road, Shreveport. Call 426-9484.

EVERY SATURDAY: YOGIE AND FRIENDS EXOTIC CAT SANCTUARY, Louisiana’s only rescue for abused, neglected and unwanted big, exotic cats is open every Saturday from noon-5 p.m. weather permitting until November. Yogie and Friends, 128 Fob Lane, Frierson, La. Call 795-0455.

EVERY SATURDAY: CHESS GAMES, Test your skills at this classic board game every Saturday at noon. Free. Downtown YMCA, 401 McNeill St., Shreveport. Call Ken Wyzywany at 564- 1372 or Matt Alexander at 655-2846.

FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH: HIGHLAND OPEN STUDIO TOUR, Artist workshops and galleries are open for your perusal with art to make and buy. Free. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours start at 436 Topeka St. Visit http://www.restorehighland.com/.

ONGOING: ABSOLUTE BEGINNER LINE DANCE CLASS, Learn popular line dances and burn calories. Casual dress. $8 per person. 5:30-6:30 p.m. every Monday. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534 or visit www.sandysdance.com.

ONGOING: BOSSIER ANIMAL CONTROL ADOPTION DAYS, Animals in good health are in need of loving homes. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Petsmart, 2630 Beene Blvd., Bossier City. Hand in Paw, Friends of Bossier City Animal Control, needs volunteers to help with the adoption days. Contact Phyllis Whatley at 742-8673 or visit www.bossiercity.org (under animal control adoption).

ONGOING: YOGA CLASSES, In the style of Krishnamacarya; all levels welcome. Class fee is by donation. Mondays and Tuesdays, 5:45-6:45 p.m. All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 9449 Ellerbe Road. Call 210-7203.

ONGOING: DETOUR DOWNTOWN RUN/WALK/ BIKE/CRAWL CLUB, Each week, Detour members will meet at Overtime Sports Bar and then run/walk/bike as fast/far as one would like down Clyde Fant Parkway then head back to Overtime Sports Bar for free non-alcoholic beverages and great drink and food specials. Detour Downtown provides an opportunity to stay active, connect with friends, network and meet new people. 6 p.m. Wednesdays. 200 Travis St., Shreveport. Call 673-0048 or visit http://www.shreveporthappyhour.com/detour/.

ONGOING: SHREVEPORT GAME NIGHT, Every Wednesday, a small group gathers to play card and board games. Free. 7 p.m. Robinson Film Center, 617 Texas St., Shreveport. Visit www.ShreveportGameNight.org.

| THEATER/PERFORMANCE |

JAN. 22 & 23: TYLER PERRY’S “HELL HATH NO FURY LIKE A WOMAN SCORNED,” A woman meets and marries a man she met on the Internet, but the relationship is not what she expected. $44.50 and $47.50. 7:30 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555.

FEB. 27-MARCH 2, 6-9: “TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD,” A classic of modern American literature, this Pulitzer Prize-winning story deals with the serious issues of rape and racial inequality. $17 adults, $15 students, seniors and active military. 8 p.m. Feb. 27-March 1, 6-8; 2 p.m. March 2 and 9. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439.

MARCH 13-16, 20-23: “FIDDLER ON THE ROOF,” A Russian dairyman seeks suitable husbands for his three daughters. $15 adults, $12 senior citizens, military and non- BPCC students. 7:30 p.m. March 13-15, 20-22; 2 p.m. March 16 & 23. Performing Arts Theatre, Building C, Bossier Parish Community College campus, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City. Call 678-6021.

MARCH 13-15: “WILLY WONKA,” A poor young boy wins a trip to a fabulous chocolate factory. $18 adults, $15 children. 7:30 p.m. March 13 and 14, 2 and 7 p.m. March 15. Emmett Hook Center, Shreveport.

MARCH 19-23: “THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK,” A powerful new adaptation of an impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic. $15. 7 p.m. March 19-22, 2 p.m. March 23. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439.