| ART/EXHIBITS

MARCH 29: SATURDAY SPEAKER SERIES, Topic: “The Rise, Fall and Redemption of Art and Culture in Shreveport by Benjamin Riggs. What does it mean to be culturally bankrupt? To mistake consumer culture for your culture is to be culturally bankrupt. Free. 2 p.m. Gallery Fine Art Center, 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City.

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. 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.

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. Opening reception 5:30-8 p.m. Feb. 13. 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 MARCH 29: JERRY UNDERWOOD PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION, Underwood mixes the tension between light and shadow to create new perspectives. Free. Central ARTSTATION, Crockett Street, Shreveport.

THROUGH APRIL 5: “LASTING IMPRESSIONS” BY CAITLIN LINDSEY. Free. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 1-5:30 p.m.; Saturday 12-4:30 p.m., and by appointment. Norsworthy Fire Art Gallery, 214 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 424-6764.

THROUGH APRIL 20: “THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM: JEAN DESPUJOLS’ PORTRAIT OF INDOCHINA,” an exhibition that examines National Geographic’s use of Despujols’ art to illustrate culture and conflict in French Indochina. Free. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 12-4 p.m.; Thursday, 12-5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Meadows Museum of Art, Centenary College, Shreveport. Call 869-5169.

THROUGH APRIL 20: KIM THOMPSON: “UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL,” a painterly exploration of how we really look at each other and how we see ourselves and our lives. Free. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 12-4 p.m.; Thursday, 12-5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Meadows Museum of Art, Centenary College, Shreveport. Call 869-5169.

THROUGH APRIL 20: “BRAINS,” Centenary students’ art created for neuroscience classes. Free. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 12-4 p.m.; Thursday, 12-5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Meadows Museum of Art, Centenary College, Shreveport. Call 869-5169.

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.

THROUGH 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, including Daniel Mark Cassity of Hop Springs, Ark. Free. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Call 865-4201.

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. 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. BIG D’S: 101 Common St., Shreveport. Darkness Divided, March 23. $10.

BISTRO BYRONZ: 6104 Line Ave., Shreveport. 219-4848. 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. Local Live Friday’s and Saturday’s with Floyd Grigsby and his all-star band. Local craft beers as well. Upstairs, DJ Vibe will be spinning the best in dance hits from past to present, every weekend.

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.

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.

NOBLE SAVAGE: 417 Texas St., Shreveport. 221-1781. Wes McKinney, March 19; Dirty Red’s Jam Session, March 20; Chris Allen, March 21; Mark Griffin, March 22; John Bundrick, March 25; Dan Garner’s songwriter’s night, March 26; Dirty Red’s Jam Session, March 27; Dragstrip Phantoms, March 28; A.J. and the Two-Tone Blues 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. The Roscoes, March 19; Pocket Change, March 20; Christina Langston Band, March 21; What the Funk, March 22; Jimmy Wooten Band, March 26; Professor Porkchop Band, March 27; Keith Horton Band, March 28; Bridges Row, March 29.

SUPERIOR’S STEAKHOUSE: 855 Pierremont Road, Suite 120, Shreveport. 869-3243. All acts are 6-10 p.m. unless noted. Brandon Parker & Christina Langston, March 19; Haley Brooke, March 20; Costas & Chelsi, 6-11 p.m. March 21; Kaela Bratcher, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. March 22; Haley Brooke, March 24; Costas and Chelsi, March 25; Brandon Parker and Christina Langston, March 26; Haley Brooke, March 27; Hanna Unverzagt, 6-11 p.m. March 28; Haley Brooke, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. March 15; Haley Brooke, March 17; Costas & Chelsi, March 18; TBA, March 29.

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 27.

2JOHNS STEAK & SEAFOOD: Airline Plaza, 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City. 841-5646. All acts are 6-10 p.m. unless noted. Winston Hall, March 19; Winston Hall and Chris Allen, March 20; Drew Ley, 6-11 p.m. March 21; Steve Ramey & Deidre Malbrough, 6-11 p.m. March 22; Drew Ley, March 25; Winston Hall, March 26; Winston Hall & Chris Allen, March 27; Drew Ley, 6-11 p.m. March 28; Steve Ramey & Deidre Malbrough, 6-11 p.m. March 29; Drew Ley, April 1; Winston Hall, April 2.

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.

| MUSIC/COMEDY

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.

APRIL 5: CONCIERTO DE ARANJUEZ, featuring the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra, with guitarist Jason Vieaux. $55, $45, $35 & $15; students $12. Riverview Theater, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 227-TUNE.

| SPECIAL EVENTS

MARCH 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. 6-7:30 p.m. RiverView Hall, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 455-5788.

MARCH 19: ANNUAL INSPIRING WOMEN LUNCHEON, featuring speaker Jinny Henson. $25. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn, 2015 Old Minden Road, Bossier City. Call Lindsey Nickerson at 453-9285.

MARCH 21: DRESS FOR SUCCESS, Learn the many ways women can boost their career success with subtle rules for their wardrobe. Susan Noland of Dress for Success Shreveport-Bossier also discusses ways to deter sexual harassment in the workplace. Free, donations requested; black purses for Dress for Success. Free. 5-7 p.m. Bossier Council on Aging, 706 Bearkat Drive, Bossier City. Call Lindsey Nickerson at 453-9285.

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 22: THE FOURTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CIRCLE CEREMONY AND RECEPTION, Theme: “Celebrating Women of Character, Courage & Commitment.” 4-6 p.m. The Multicultural Center of the South, 520 Spring St., Shreveport. Call Lindsey Nickerson at 453-9285.

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 25: POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION SEMINAR FOR NEW MOMS, Kathleen Rhodes, LPC/ LMFT, will facilitate this seminar featuring such topics as distinguishing “baby blues” from postpartum depression, coping with your feelings, and caring for yourself. $55, registration ends March 21; space is limited. Call 222-0759.

MARCH 26: WINE, WOMEN & PAINTBRUSHES, A girls’ night out opportunity. Don’t worry about leaving with a nice piece of artwork; Bossier Arts Council pencils in your image so you can’t go wrong. $30. Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call Lindsey Nickerson at 453-9285.

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: FAMILY CRAFT DAY, Miss Jessica is putting together a fun, family craft geared for ages 6-12; children must be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the event. Free, space is limited. 9-10:30 a.m. Bossier Central Library, 2206 Beckett St., Bossier City. Call Lindsey Nickerson at 453-9285.

MARCH 29: YOGIE AND FRIENDS SPRING BAKE SALE AND FUND-RAISER, There will be lots of baked goodies and Yogie and Friends merchandise, The Mountain brand T-shirts, Cardew Collectible ceramic mugs, teapots, Alice in Wonderland, Snow White and Wizard of Oz collectible items and more, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the care of the sanctuary’s big cats. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Petco, 6596 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Visit www.yogieandfriends.org.

MARCH 29: LOUISIANA MOPAR NATIONALS CAR SHOW, a family event open to the public that benefits Feist Weiller Cancer Center for Children; first 100 entrants will receive a free T-shirt, dash plaque and goodie bag; door prizes will also be awarded. Registration at 8 a.m., with judging at 11 a.m. and awards at 3 p.m. Cost to register a car: $30 the day of the show. First Baptist Church of Shreveport, 543 Ockley Drive. Call Loyd Overstreet at 318-210-9641 or visit www.moparmagic.us.

MARCH 29: BROADWAY COMES SOUTH, a gala fundraiser 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, La. Cocktail attire or period attire. Call Carolyn Huckabay at 318-347-9560 or Van Reech at 318-540-7500.

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.

APRIL 5: CROSS LAKE DANCE CLUB MONTHLY DANCE, featuring 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 or visit www.crosslakedanceclub.com.

APRIL 5: MUSICAL CHAIRS COMPETITION, The Shreveport-Bossier Young Life organization will sponsor this area’s first fund-raiser event; hundreds of players age 11 and over are expected to participate for the title of Best Musical Chairs player in Shreveport. $20 registration fee before March 29, $30 after March 29. 10 a.m. Lee Hedges Stadium, Shreveport. Contact Douglas Piper at younglifemusicalchairs@gmail.com.

APRIL 5: THE SECOND ANNUAL JAZZ & BLUES BRUNCH FUNDRAISER, hosted by the Renzi Education and Art Center and featuring guitar legend Buddy Flett headlining a local, all-star lineup of musicians. Also includes a delicious brunch buffet prepared by Marilynn’s Place and Rhino Coffee. $35. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Shop, 2002 Southern Ave., Shreveport. Call 222-1414.

APRIL 7, 14, 21 & 28: WEST COAST SWING DANCE LESSONS, beginner West Coast swing at 6:30 p.m., intermediate West Coast swing at 7:30 p.m. $8 per person per class. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534 or visit www.sandysdance.com.

APRIL 11-20: HOLIDAY IN DIXIE, The annual celebration features such classic events as the Classic Parade on April 12 at 5:30 p.m., along with the treasure hunt, family fun run and 5K, and the carnival at Festival Plaza. For details, visit www.holidayindixie.com.

APRIL 12: CHIMPANZEE DISCOVERY DAYS, Nature, science, education, family and fun all describe Chimp Haven’s Chimpanzee Discovery Days; guests can bring a contribution for the chimps, including fresh or canned fruits and vegetables, unshelled nuts, peanut butter, sugar-free cereals, pretzels, sugar-free gelatin, pudding mixes, juice and syrup and more. Walk through the sanctuary’s naturally wooded trail, visit the enrichment station and the greenhouse exhibit. You can explore Chimp Haven on a 30-minute staffled hayride tour; adults $10, children, $5. Chimp Chat and Chew dates, featuring lunch, a behind-the-scenes tour of the sanctuary and a presentation by a staff member, are at noon on May 10, June 14, Sept. 13 and Nov. 8; adults $50, children $25, reservations required. Admission: $6 adults, $3 children age 5 and under. 9 a.m. to noon. Chimp Haven, located in the Eddie D. Jones Park, off Highway 789, Keithville. Call 925-9575.

APRIL 12: SANDYSDANCE ANNIVERSARY DANCE PARTY, with free heavy hors d’oeuvres buffet at 7 p.m. and dancing to the music of SandysDance Party, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $15 per person, casual attire. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534 or visit www.sandysdance.com.

APRIL 26: TRAILS & TRELLISES, the annual garden tour sponsored by the Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners features the gardens of Denton and Dr. Savanna Culpepper, Mike and Whitney Harper, and Master Gardener Evalyn Cabell and husband, Ben. Included also this year is the Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardener Teaching Garden located at the Webster Parish Extension Office. $10 in advance; $12 the day of the tour. Call the Webster Parish Extension Office at 371-1371.

TUESDAYS THROUGH APRIL 29: A PLACE THAT WARMS THE HEART, grief support groups spring session, includes children’s group for ages 5-12; teen group for ages 13-18; significant other group, parents’ group and early infant loss group. Free. 6-30-8:30 p.m. Emmanuel Baptist Church, 5850 Buncombe Road, Shreveport. Call 317-9329.

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, 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 MARCH 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 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 & $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 & $33.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555.

MARCH 26-30: “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. 7:30 p.m. March 26-29, 2 p.m. March 29 & 30. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439.

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. & 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. both shows. RiverView Theater, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 221-8500 or www.shreveportmetroballet.org.