ENTERTAINMENT/FUN/THEATER/DANCE/MUSIC/CASINOS

| ART/EXHIBITS |

FEB. 13-MARCH 22: “CRITICAL MASS 2,” In an exhibition of competing literary, performing and visual Northwest Louisiana artists, three national critics will critique the exhibited works and award the title of Best of Show to one artist who will receive a solo exhibition/performance, a cash prize and advertisement in a national publication. Free. Opening reception 5:30-8 p.m. Feb. 13. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673- 6535.

FEB. 15: UNSCENE!, Catch the debut of Steve Olson’s skateable sculpture and more. Noon till night. Elvis Presley Boulevard across from the Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport.

MARCH 15: FIFTH ANNUAL ARTINI PARTY, featuring live music, visual art, signature martinis and socializing served with a twist, along with food from 15 area restaurants and music from Super Water Symphony. $55 in advance and $65 at the door. 7 p.m. Horseshoe Casino and Hotel, Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

THROUGH FEB. 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. 1-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Norsworthy Fine Art Gallery, 214 Texas St. Downtown Shreveport. Call. 424-6764.

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. Free. Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. Call 632-2020.

THROUGH MARCH 29: “GENERATIONLESS: SKATEBOARDERS ARE ARTISTS, TOO,” This exhibition was created by internationally renowned skateboard champion and artist Steve Olson and features artworks created by nine artists who are skateboarders from the 1970s through 2000s, plus skateboard decks painted by area artists donated by Santa Cruz & PS Stix Skateboards. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

THROUGH MARCH 29: CREATIVE ARTS CONNECTION’S WINTER JURIED SHOW, an art exhibit. East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

THROUGH APRIL 30: THE ART OF JULIE CREWS, JOHN WAGONER AND STEVE ZIHLAVSKY, Free. 12-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Gallery Fine Art Center, 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City. Call 741-9192.

THROUGH APRIL 30: ART BY BONNIE FERGUSON, Emerging Artist Gallery, Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

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.

MUDDY WATERS SPORTS BAR: 5000 Benton Road, Bossier City. 741-7635. Magnolia Brown Band, Feb. 7; Omarr Awake, Feb. 14; The Syndicate Band, Feb. 22; Omarr Awake, Feb. 26.

RISTORANTE GIUSEPPE: 4800 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-4548. Jazziana, 7 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. Romantic three-course menu, Feb. 14; reservations limited.

SUPERIOR GRILL: 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-3243. All acts are 6:30-10:30 p.m. The Roscoes, Feb. 5; Jimmy Wooten Band, Feb. 6; Keith Horton Band, Feb. 7; The Pack, Feb. 8; What the Funk, Feb. 11; The Mix, Feb. 12; Scram Wulfie and Leftie, Feb. 13; JB and Drama Club, Feb. 14; Jimmy Wooten Band, Feb. 15; Pocket Change, Feb. 19.

SUPERIOR’S STEAKHOUSE: 855 Pierremont Road, Suite 120, Shreveport. 869-3243. All acts are 6-10 p.m. unless noted. Brandon Parker and Christina Langston, Feb. 5; Haley Brooke, Feb. 6; Costas & Chelsi, 6-11 p.m. Feb. 7; Haley Brooke, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Feb. 8; Haley Brooke, Feb. 10; Costas and Chelsi, Feb. 11; Brandon Parker and Christina Langston, Feb. 12; Haley Brooke, Feb. 13; Costas & Chelsi, 6-11 p.m. Feb. 14; Haley Brooke, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Feb. 15; Haley Brooke, Feb. 17; Costas and Chelsi, Feb. 18; Brandon Parker and Christina Langston, Feb. 19.

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

TWINE: 1513 Line Ave., Shreveport. 754-4024. All acts are 6:30- 8:30 p.m. unless noted. Hanna Unverzagt, Feb. 6; Garrett Brolund, Feb. 11; Kings of Pleasure Duo, Feb. 12; Amelia Blake Garner, Feb. 13; Hanna Unverzagt, Feb. 20; Katie Baker and Amanda Hock, Feb. 22; Garrett Brolund, Feb. 25; Kings of Pleasure Duo, Feb. 26.

2JOHNS STEAK & SEAFOOD: Airline Plaza, 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City. 841-5646. All acts are 6-10 p.m. unless noted. Winston Hall, Feb. 5; Winston Hall and Chris Allen, Feb. 6; Drew Ley, 6-11 p.m. Feb. 7; Thomas Keys, 6-11 p.m. Feb. 8; Drew Ley, Feb. 11; Winston Hall, Feb. 12; Winston Hall & Chris Allen, Feb. 13; Drew Ley, 6-11 p.m. Feb. 14; Hanna Unverzagt, 6-11 p.m. Feb. 15; Drew Ley, Feb. 18; Winston Hall, Feb. 19.

| MUSIC/COMEDY |

FEB. 6-8: “URINETOWN,” A joint production of Centenary College’s Hurley School of Music and Marjorie Lyons Playhouse, this musical parodies the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, ment, municipal politics and musical theater itself in a story that revolves around a town where water is scarce, and the Urine Good Company turns unthinkable profits at public “amenities,” charging the poor a hefty price for relief. Free. 8 p.m. Feb. 6-8, 2 p.m. Feb. 8. Marjorie Lyons Playhouse, Centenary College campus, Shreveport. Call 869-5242.

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 a Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555.

FEB. 15: “THE MIKADO,” The Shreveport Opera presents the Gilbert and Sullivan classic about disguised noblemen, corrupt bureaucrats and love triumphing over all in ancient Japan. $25-$90, students $15. 7:30 p.m. RiverView Theater, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 227-9503 or buy online at shreveopera.tix.com

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.

FEB. 28: SPRING POPS CONCERT, Free. 7:30 p.m. Performing Arts Theatre, Building C, Bossier Parish Community College campus, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City. Call 678-6021. |

MARCH 14: “PETER AND THE WOLF,” presented by the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet. $12 adults reserved, $2 children 12 and under reserved, $10 adult general admission, free children 12 and under general admission. 6:30 p.m. RiverView Theater, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 221-8500 or www. shreveportmetroballet.org.

APRIL 12-13: “THE WIZARD OF OZ,” presented by the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet and featuring the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra. $15-$40. 3 p.m. both shows. RiverView Theater, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 221-8500 or www.shreveportmetroballet.org.

| SPECIAL EVENTS |

FEB. 5: THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS, Enjoy the actions of this famous basketball team that t 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. 10, 17 & 24: EAST COAST SWING DANCE LESSONS, beginner East Coast swing at 6:30 p.m. and intermediate East Coast swing at 7:30 p.m. $8 per person per class. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534.

SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS FEB. 14-MARCH 14: THEATRE PERSPECTIVES AND STAGE COMBAT, Two series of workshops are being offered. First, The Company Repertory Theatre will produce a series of workshops offering various approaches to acting, called “Theatre Perspectives,” with area a performers offering experiences in approaches to Shakespeare, are, character development, auditioning, and stage movement. The second workshop, in Stage Combat, will be offered by experienced and qualified instructors from Louisiana Tech University. Acting workshops: $30 per weekend, or $100 for all four (not including Combat Workshop weekend), 10-a.m. Combat workshop: $50, noon to 4 p.m. March 1-2. East Bank Theatre, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

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.

FEB. 15: HAVE A HEALTHY HEART -- PRACTICE PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE, a community outreach initiative to educate the public on how to take steps to reduce their risk for heart disease and stroke by “knowing their numbers” and how they relate to their personal risk. Free, RSVP. 10 a.m. Fitness Lady, 1700 Old Minden road, Suite 180, Bossier City. Call 747-1897.

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.

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. 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 |

FEB. 27-MARCH 2, 6-9: “TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD,” A classic of modern American literature, this Pulitzer Prizewinning 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 & 14, 2 & 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.