| ART/EXHIBITS |
MARCH 5-MAY 25: “AMERICAN STILL LIFES,” This exhibition will feature masterpieces by a range of contemporary artists recognized especially for their sumptuous still-life compositions along with their dazzling artistic techniques. Free. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Call 865-4201.
MARCH 6-APRIL 5: “LASTING IMPRESSIONS” BY CAITLIN LINDSEY. Free. 1-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; noon-4:30 p.m. Saturday, and by appointment. Norsworthy Fire Art Gallery, 214 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 424-6764.
APRIL 5: “THE CULTURE OF STAR WARS: ITS PHILOSOPHICAL, RELIGIOUS, POLITICAL AND HISTORICAL INFLUENCE ON POST-MODERN SOCIETY,” Bossier Arts Council presents its second annual pop symposium and art show focusing on George Lucas’s iconic space opera. Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.
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. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. Call 632-2020.
THROUGH 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. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.
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.
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 |
AMERICAN LEGION, POST NO. 14: 5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. 635-8186. Acts are 6:30-10:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Backbeat Boogie Band, March 7; Blue Rhythm, 7-11 p.m. March 14; Back When Band with Dickie T., March 21; Louisiana Crossroads, March 28.
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. Lennie Bolton, March 6; A.J. and the Two Tone Blues Band, March 7; Airheart, March 8; Lennie Bolton, March 13; The Lackadaisies, March 14; Lane Rodgers, March 15; Lennie Bolton, March 20; What the Funk, March 21; The Lackadaisies, March 22; Lennie Bolton, March 27; Hanna Unverzagt, 7:30-9:30 p.m. March 29.
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.
FROG’S BREATH SALOON: 1984 Airline Drive, Bossier City. You Can Be a Star Karaoke, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
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. Mobetta Band, March 8; Cherry Bomb, March 14; Joe Nadeau Band, March 15; The Syndicate Band, March 22; Joe Nadeau Band, March 29.
RISTORANTE GIUSEPPE: 4800 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869- 4548. Jazziana, 7 p.m. every Friday and Saturday.
SUPERIOR GRILL: 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-3243. All acts are 6:30-10:30 p.m. Keith Horton Band, March 5; Scram Wulfie & Leftie, March 6; JB & Drama Club, March 7; The Caravan, March 11; The Mix, March 12; Red Thread, March 13; Billy O’Conn & Badd Apple, March 14; The Pack, March 15; Audubon Place, March 18; The Roscoes, March 19.
SUPERIOR’S STEAKHOUSE: 855 Pierremont Road, Suite 120, Shreveport. 869-3243. All acts are 6-10 p.m. unless noted. Stan Hoffman & Christina Langston, March 5; Haley Brooke, March 6; Costas & Chelsi, 6-11 p.m. March 7; Haley Brooke, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. March 8; Haley Brooke, March 10; Costas and Chelsi, March 11; Brandon Parker and Christina Langston, March 12; Haley Brooke, March 13; Haley Brooke, 6-11 p.m. March 14; Haley Brooke, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. March 15; Haley Brooke, March 17; Costas & Chelsi, March 18; Brandon Parker & Christina Langston, March 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, March 13; Hanna Unverzagt, March 27.
WOODY’S BAR AND GRILLE: 12780 Mansfield Road, Shreveport. 775-5327. All acts are 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. unless otherwise stated. Tres Bluebirds, March 7.
2JOHNS STEAK & SEAFOOD: Airline Plaza, 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City. 841-5646. All acts are 6-10 p.m. unless noted. Winston Hall, March 5; Winston Hall and Chris Allen, March 6; Drew Ley, 6-11 p.m. March 7; Thomas Keys, 6-11 p.m. March 8; Drew Ley, March 11; Winston Hall, March 12; Winston Hall & Chris Allen, March 13; Drew Ley, 6-11 p.m. March 14; Hanna Unverzagt, 6-11 p.m. March 15; Drew Ley, March 18; Winston Hall, March 19.
| MUSIC/COMEDY |
MARCH 7: WINTER JAM 2014, Hip-hop recording artist Lecrae leads an all-star lineup including Tenth Avenue North, Thousand Foot Krutch, Plumb, NewSong and Cotton Dixon. $10. 7 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Drive, Bossier City. Call 1-800-745-3000.
MARCH 8: LUKE BRYAN, Bryan brings his That’s My Kind of Night Tour with guests Lee Brice and Cole Swindell. $29.75-$59.75. 7:30 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Drive, Bossier City. Call 1-800-745-3000.
MARCH 8: SHREVEPORT SYMPHONY, The orchestra performs Mozart’s “Requiem” and “To Notice Such Things” by Deep Purple founder Jon Lord. $15-$55. 7:30 p.m. RiverView Theater, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 227- 8863.
MARCH 21: SHREVEPORT COMEDY FESTIVAL, Laugh to the humorous observations of Bruce Bruce, Sommore, Arnez J, Gary Owen, Tony Rock and Dominique. $47-$54. 8 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Drive, Bossier City. Call 1-800-745-3000.
MARCH 22: ELTON JOHN, One of the most legendary rock musicians brings his unique show to town, featuring such hits as “Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road,” “Philadelphia Freedom” and “Benny and the Jets.” $39-$139. 7:30 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Drive, Bossier City. Call 1-800-745-3000.
| SPECIAL EVENTS |
MARCH 8: SOUTH HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY MAGNET SOUTHERN SOIREE, The event will include a live and silent auction, children’s art gallery, cash bar and live music by Johnny Earthquake and the Moondogs. $25 individual tickets, $100 patron tickets (includes two admission tickets and two drink tickets), $150 corporate sponsorships. 7 p.m. Shreveport Yacht Club. Call 865-5119.
MARCH 8: TIE’N UP BUSINESS 5K/10K KIDS’ FUN RUN, presented by the Bossier Chamber of Commerce. Registration fee: $25. 8 a.m. Race begins and ends at Christus Schumpert Louisiana Athletic Club.
MARCH 15: KREWE OF ELDERS END OF MARDI GRAS PARTY, featuring cash bar, food for purchase, entertainment by A.J. Cascio and the Two Tone Blues Band. $6, open to public and members of all krewes. 6-10 p.m. Call 752- 9175, 631-8865 or 965-0856.
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.
MARCH 15: KIWANIS CLUB’S ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST, featuring all the pancakes, sausage, coffee, etc. you care to eat while helping the Kiwanis Club of Shreveport fund Key Clubs and Builders Clubs in area high schools and middle schools; live entertainment will also be provided. Also scheduled is the Kiwanis Pancake 5K Run at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast is $5 in advance, $6 at the door. 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. RiverView Hall, Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 458-5130.
MARCH 15: SANDYSDANCE CENTER DROP IN AND DANCE PARTY, free dance lesson at 7 p.m.; dancing to the music of SandysDance Party, 7:30-10:30 p.m. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534.
MARCH 18 & 19: 2014 ANNUAL MEETING FOR SHREVEPORT FARMERS’ MARKET VENDORS, Persons wishing to participate as a vendor in the Shreveport Farmers’ Market are urged to attend one of the following meetings: 9-10:30 a.m. March 18 or 6-7:30 p.m. March 19. RiverView Hall, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 455-5788.
MARCH 22: SEVENTH ANNUAL ASEANA SPRING FESTIVAL: CHINESE FESTIVAL “YEAR OF THE HORSE,” The day will feature authentic Asian cuisine, Lion dance, music and band, Asian costumes, martial arts, Tai Chi musical instruments and more. Free. Noon to 5 p.m. ASEANA Asian Gardens, 800 Texas Ave., downtown Shreveport. Call 797- 4258 or 401-8078.
MARCH 23: GALA OF THE ROYAL HORSES, The Royal Horses of Europe are some of the most celebrated in history, and this performance celebrates the tradition, athleticism and grace of these revered creatures. $27-$57. 3 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Drive, Bossier City. Call 1-800-745-3000.
MARCH 25: MASTER GARDENER HORTICULTURE SERIES, Presented by the Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners, guest speaker Dr. Allen Owings with the LSU Ag Center will speak on “The Louisiana Super Plant Program,” highlighting the tough and beautiful plants that perform well in Louisiana landscapes. Free. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. Call 698-0010.
MARCH 29: CHAMPIONSHIP BULL RIDING, Eldorado Casino Resort presents the Tuff Hedeman Louisiana Shootout. $15-$45; children under 12, $7. 8 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Drive, Bossier City. Call 1-800-745- 3000.
MARCH 29: BROADWAY COMES SOUTH, a gala fund-raiser to raise awareness of and funds for the Clista Calhoun Center and the Mansfield Female College. There will be historians in each room to inform guests of the history of the facility and Mansfield itself. Cocktails and entertainment by pianist Rocky Mattox begin at 6 p.m. The event also includes a silent and live auction with a catered dinner to be served. Tickets: $50, tables of eight $500. 6 p.m. 101 Monroe St., Mansfield. Cocktail attire or period attire. Call Carolyn Huckabay at 347-9560 or Van Reech at 540-7500.
APRIL 3 & 5: CORK WINE FESTIVAL, Shreveport- Bossier’s premier wine-tasting event returns as a fundraiser for the Red River Arts Festival. It begins with the Premier Wine Dinner at Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport, 6 p.m., $150. The Riedel Glassware Seminar, 12:30 p.m. April 5, will show attendees how the proper glass can profoundly affect a wine’s bouquet and flavor, $$50, RiverView Hall. The headline event will feature more than 80 wines of various varietals for sampling, along with dishes from several of Shreveport- Bossier’s finest restaurants, $85 individual tickets, $1,350 for a reserved table for 10, Festival Plaza, downtown Shreveport.
APRIL 4-6: PATTERSON CYPRESS SAWMILL FESTIVAL, a family festival featuring professional lumberjack shows, chainsaw carving, a cypress sawmill display, golf, fishing and softball tournaments, a passe’ partout (two-person saw) contest, arts and crafts, classic car and truck show, a street fair with rides and games, a fun walk, and food and drink booths. Admission: $5 per car on Friday, $10 per car on Saturday, $20 for weekend pass. Kemper Williams Park, Patterson, La. Call the Cajun Coast Visitors and Convention Bureau at 985-395-4905, 800-256-2931 or visit www.cajuncoast.com/cypresssawmill.
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.
SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS THROUGH 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 performers offering experiences in approaches to Shakespeare, 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, March 1-2 noon to 4 p.m. East Bank Theatre, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.
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: 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 |
MARCH 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. March 6-8; 2 p.m. March 9. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439.
MARCH 13-15: “WILLY WONKA,” Stage Center presents the classic musical about a poor young boy who wins a trip to a fabulous chocolate factory. $18 adults, $15 children. 7:30 p.m. March 13 & 14, 2 & 7:30 p.m. March 15. Emmett Hook Center, Shreveport. Visit www.stagecenter.com.
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 and 23. 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.
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.
MARCH 21: “SWEET CHARITY,” Bob Fosse’s hit musical about a worker at a dance club who meets a man and believes her luck has changed. $59.50, $49.50 and $29.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555.
MARCH 25: “HELLO DOLLY,” Sally Struthers, best known for her performances in “All in the Family,” plays matchmaker Dolly Levi in this Tony Award-winning hit musical. $68.50, $55.50 and $33.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555.
MARCH 29: “BLUE’S CLUES LIVE SPECTACULAR!” Enjoy the antics of the lovable blue dog presented by Emmett Hook SLT Academy.$10. 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439.
APRIL 12-13: “THE WIZARD OF OZ,” presented by the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet and featuring the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra. $15-$40. 3 p.m. RiverView Theater, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 221- 8500.
