| Art/Exhibits

April 26: “lOSt In A Dream,” A One-Day-Only Bpcc Student Photography Exhibit By Kristy Bittick. Free. 2-7 P.M. Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

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, Noon-4 P.M.; Thursday, Noon-5 P.M.; Saturday And Sunday, 1-4 P.M. Meadows Museum Of Art, Centenary College, Shreveport. Call 869-5169.

Through April 26: Louisiana Society Of Animal Artists, An Exhibition Of Original Artworks Representing The Animal World In A Natural Environment And Available For Sale. Free. Monday Through Friday, 9 A.M. To 4 P.M. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. Call 632-2020.

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 3: “a Better Life For All: Traditional Arts Of Louisiana’s Immigrant Communities,” Celebrate The Multicultural Neighborhoods Of Northwest Louisiana In This Two-Part Exhibition. Free. Artspace, 710 Texas St., And Workshop At Central Artstation, Corner Of Crockett And Common Streets, Shreveport.

Through May 22: “aRt Exposition Ii,” Seventeen Local And National Artists Come Together With A Variety Of Media In This Annual Show. Free. 1-5:30 P.M. Tuesday, Thursday And Friday; Noon To 4:30 P.M. Norsworthy Fine Art Gallery, 214 Texas St., Shreveport.

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.

Through May 30: The Artwork Of Susan Duke-Posey, Original Impressionist Works In Oil On Canvas, Applied With Lavish Palette Knife Strokes. Free. Community Trust Bank, 1350 E. 70th St., Shreveport.

Through May 30: Art By Sarah Brinson Kennedy, Rod Talbot And Ashley Wachal, Each Artist Has A Very Distinct And Visual Style But All Inspire A Sense Of Louisiana With Their Work. East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

Through May 30: Lisandra Di Liberto Exhibit, Di Liberto Creates Sub-Realistic Paintings Which Carry A Message That People Can Identify With. Emerging Artist Gallery, 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 A.M. To 12:30 P.M. Bossier Arts Council Annex, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

| Bars/Nightlife

Bistro Byronz: 6104 Line Ave., Shreveport. 219-4848. Hanna Unverzagt, 7:30-9:30 P.M. April 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. 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. 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, April 17; Kandu, April 18; John Wright, April 19; Jerry Beach Blues Jam, April 21; Jon Wright, April 24; Billy O’con, April 25; John Wright, April 26; Jerry Beach Blues Jam, April 28.

Muddy Waters Sports Bar: 5000 Benton Road, Bossier City. 741-7635. Battle Of The Bands For Maddie Jo Fund, April 19; Beaux Atkins, April 26; Midnight Lightning Band, May 3; The Syndicate Band, May 10.

Noble Savage: 417 Texas St., Shreveport. 221-1781. Mike Westbrook, April 16; Dirty Red’s Jam Session, April 17; Bobbie Oliver, April 18; Jive Jumpers, April 19; Tim Brogan, April 22; Dirty Red’s Jam Session, April 23; Dirty Red’s Jam Session, April 14; Drama Club, April 25; A.J. & The Two Tone Blues Band, April 26; Blind Dog Cook, April 29; Dan Garner’s Songwriter’s Night, April 30.

Ristorante Giuseppe: 4800 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-4548. Jazziana, 7 P.M. Every Friday And Saturday. Celebrate Easter Sunday Brunch From 11 A.M.To 2 P.M.; Space Is Limited, Call 869-4548 For Reservations.

Superior Grill: 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-3243. All Acts Are 6:30-10:30 P.M. Pocket Change, April 16; Billy O’conn & Badd Apple, April 17; Keith Horton Band, April 18; Jimmy Wooten Band, April 19; What The Funk, April 23; Professor Porkchop Band, April 24; Christina Langston Band, April 25; The Pack, April 26; Jimmy Wooten Band, April 30.

Superior’s Steakhouse: 855 Pierremont Road, Suite 120, Shreveport. 869-3243. All Acts Are 6-10 P.M. Unless Noted. Christina Langston & Stan Hoffman, April 16; Stan Hoffman, April 17; Christina Langston & Stan Hoffman, 6-11 P.M. April 18; Haley Brooke, 7 P.M. To 12 A.M. April 19; Haley Brooke, April 21; Haley Brooke, April 22; Haley Brooke; Haley Brooke, April 24; Haley Brooke, 6-11 P.M. April 25; Haley Brooke, 7 P.M. To 12 A.M. April 26; Haley Brooke, April 28; Haley Brooke, April 29; Christina Langston & Stan Hoffman, April 30.

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. Garrett Brolund, April 17; Hanna Unverzagt, April 24.

2johns Steak & Seafood: Airline Plaza, 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City. 841-5646. All Acts Are 6-10 P.M. Unless Noted. Winston Hall, April 16; Winston Hall And Chris Allen, April 17; Drew Ley, 6-11 P.M. April 18; Thomas Keys, 6-11 P.M. April 19; Drew Ley, April 22; Winston Hall, April 23; Winston Hall & Chris Allen, April 24; Drew Ley, 6-11 P.M. April 25; Steve Ramey & Deidre Malbrough, 6-11 P.M. April 26; Drew Ley, April 29; Winston Hall, April 30.

| Music/Comedy

April 22: Hurley Instrumentalists Concert, Free. 7:30 P.M. Anderson Auditorium, Hurley School Of Music, Centenary College, Shreveport. Visit Www. Centenary.Edu/Music/Events.

April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19 & 26: Spring Concert Series 2014, Free Live Entertainment. Schedule: Christina Langston Band, April 24; James Pendley, May 1; Airheart, May 8; Matthew Davidson, May 15; Windstorm, May 22; Jimmy Wooten, May 29; James Pendley, June 5; Earshot Graffiti, June 12; The Good Stuff, June 19; Fiddlin’ Tim Trio Band, June 26. 6-8:30 P.M. Windrush Park At Provenance, East Of I-40 Southern Loop Exit 196 Between Wallace Lake And Norris Ferry Roads. Call 683-0399.

April 25: Camerata Concert, Free. 7:30 P.M. Anderson Auditorium, Hurley School Of Music, Centenary College, Shreveport. Visit Www.Centenary.Edu/Music/Events.

April 25: Jazz Band Concert, Free. 7:30 P.M. Performing Arts Theater, Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 East Texas St., Bossier City. Call 678-6021.

April 26: Extensions Of Excellence Performing Arts Inc. Presents Dance His High Praise Vii: The Impossible Dream, Featuring The Orchesis Dance Company From Grambling State University And Performances By Christian Dance Center, Louisiana Dance Theatre And Sumthin Serious Hip Hop. $20. 7 P.M. Strand Theatre, 6129 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555.

April 26: J Wagner, Albuquerque Native, Current Central Texan, A Finalist In Kerrville Songwriting Competition. His “If I Go, I’m Goin,” Was Featured On Showtime’s “Californication” And Dallas Morning News Calls Him “A Texas Folk Music Staple.” Touring In Support Of His Latest Cd “Disappear.” $20, 7 Pm, Fairfield Studios, 1510 Fairfield, Shreveport. Call 220-0400.

April 30: Guest Artist Series: Operatizer – Shreveport Opera Xpress, Free. 7:30 P.M. Performing Arts Theater, Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 East Texas St., Bossier City. Call 678-6021.

May 1: Concert Wind Spring Concert, Free. 7:30 P.M. Performing Arts Theater, Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 East Texas St., Bossier City. Call 678-6021.

May 2: Joint Choir Concert, Free. 7:30 P.M. Performing Arts Theater, Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 East Texas St., Bossier City. Call 678-6021.

May 3: Season Finale: From The New World, The Shreveport Symphony Season Ends With A Concert Featuring Simone Dinnerstein, Piano. $55, $45, $35 And $15; Students $12. Riverview Theater, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 227-Tune.

May 4: Noel Foundation Chamber Concert, “tHe Beauty Of Bach,” Featuring Simone Dinnerstein, Piano. Free. 3 P.M. Anderson Auditorium, Hurley School Of Music, Centenary College, Shreveport. Visit Www.Centenary.Edu/ Music/Events.

May 9: R. Kelly, The World-Famous Singer/Songwriter/ Record Producer Will Bring His Innovative And Inspiring Vocal Talents To Town And Will Be Joined By Grammy-Nominated R&B Singer/Songwriter Tamar Braxton. $70-$110. 8 P.M. Centurylink Center, 2000 Centurylink Center Drive, Bossier City. Call 1-800- 745-3000.

| Special Events

April 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 22: BREASTFEEDING: STARTING OUT RIGHT, prenatal class instructs how to breastfeed successfully by a board-certified lactation consultant. Free. 6 p.m. Christus Schumpert, One St. Mary Place, Community Center. Call 681- 4600.

APRIL 25: MIKE EPPS, Don’t miss this funny man that you know from his hilarious stand-up comedy as well as his roles in such films as “The Hangover,” “Next Friday” and “Friday After Next”; with special guest, Earthquake. 8 p.m. $41.50-$71. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Drive, Bossier City. Call 747-8501.

APRIL 25-27: ARTBREAK FESTIVAL 30TH ANNIVERSARY, This weeklong celebration of student creativity festival engages more than 25,000 students in 100 schools and 50,000 visitors over the weekend. Free. 5-9 p.m. April 25, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 26, noon-5 p.m. April 27. Shreveport Convention Center.

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.

MAY 3: CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA, The event, a celebration of Hispanic culture, raises funds for academic scholarships benefiting Hispanic students throughout the Ark-La-Tex. The event features food, live entertainment, the Chihuahua Challenge, Mexican dance troupes, a custom car show and more. Free until 5 p.m., $5 after 5 p.m. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Festival Plaza, downtown Shreveport.

MAY 3: CROSS LAKE DANCE CLUB MONTHLY DANCE, featuring dancing to the music of the Bill Bush Combo. $17 per person, dressy casual. 7:30-10:30 p.m. El Karubah Shrine Temple, 6230 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. Call 773-7912 or visit www. crosslakedanceclub.com.

MAY 3: HIGHLAND OPEN STUDIOS TOUR, Seven venues filled with artists, music, food and recycled treasures will be open throughout the Highland Neighborhood Cultural District. Free, with artworks available for purchase. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sites include 436 Topeka St., 444 Olive St., 309 Merrick St., 1173 Louisiana Ave., 424 Dalzell St., 400 block Dalzell Art Installation, and 829 Kirby St., Shreveport.

MAY 3-4: MELROSE ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL, The premier event for over 40 years, this fine arts and crafts festival is held on the grounds of the historic Melrose Plantation and includes food vendors and home tours. Admission. Located 18 miles south of downtown historic Natchitoches. For information, call 1-800-259-1714 or visit www.aphnatchitoches.net.

MAY 3-4: LE TOURS DES JARDINS, The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners will hold their annual spring garden tour of six beautiful private gardens in Shreveport and Bossier City. $10 in advance, $12 the days of the tour. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 3, 1-5 p.m. May 4. Call 698-0010.

MAY 5: LSU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CAPITAL ONE PILOTS GOLF CLASSIC, the proceeds of which benefit LSU scholarships, programs, projects and services. Sponsorships range from a $250 Fairway Sponsorship to a $700 Titanium Sponsorship to the $3,500 Diamond Sponsorship. Shotgun start at noon. Stonebridge. Call 797- 5190 or e-mail alumni@lsus.edu.

MAY 10: 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 staff-led 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.

MAY 10: RABIES VACCINE/DIP CLINIC, Dogs and cats are welcome for treatment, but must be on a leash or in a carrier; sponsored by Hand in Paw -- Friends of Bossier City Animal Control. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $5 rabies vaccine, $5 dip, cash only. Bossier City Animal Control, 3217 Shed Road, Bossier City. Call 741-8499.

MAY 10: SANDYSDANCE CENTER SPRING FLING DANCE PARTY, free dance lesson at 7 p.m. dancing to the music of SandysDance Party, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $15 per person, casual attire. SandysDance Center, 11 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534 or visit http://www.sandysdance.com/.

MAY 17: THE COLOR RUN, For every volunteer to help out at the Color Run, the Boys and Girls Club will receive a monetary donation. Call Jennifer Stephens at 424-3200, ext. 23 or Paige Smith at 946-8057.

JUNE 21: CHAMPIONS FOR LIFE 5K RUN/ WALK, presented by the Ark-La-Tex Crisis Pregnancy Center. Registration 8 a.m., 5K run/walk 9 a.m. Stoner Boat Launch. Call 861-4600.

THROUGH APRIL 19: SCI-PORT’S THIRD ANNUAL TECHNOLOGY EGG-STRAVAGANZA, Stop by Sci- Port for an Easter egg hunt unlike any other; using QR codes, visitors will complete the egg hunt and turn in their answers to win prizes. Admission free with center admission. Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 424-3466.

THROUGH APRIL 20: HOLIDAY IN DIXIE, The annual celebration features such classic events as the treasure hunt, family fun run and 5K, and the carnival at Festival Plaza. For details, visit www.holidayindixie.com.

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.

TUESDAYS THROUGH MAY 13: EAST COAST SWING LESSONS, presented by USA Dance Shreveport. $8 adults, $7 USA Dance members, $5 students with ID. Beginners, 6:30 p.m.; intermediate, 7:30 p.m. Sandy Tamplin, instructor. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 798-6783 or visit www.usadanceshreveport.org.

| THEATER/PERFORMANCE

APRIL 24-27: THREE ZANY COMEDIES, presented by the Drama Club at LSU Shreveport. Shows are “Wright and Wrong” by Phoebe Torres, “Sure Thing” by David Ives and “Dances With Football” by Prince Duren. $5. 8 p.m. April 24- 26, 2 p.m. April 27. LSUS Black Box Theatre, Bronson Hall #111, Shreveport. Call 797-5283.

APRIL 24-27, MAY 1-4: “THE GAME’S AFOOT,” Comedy in which an acclaimed 1930s actor employs the persona of Sherlock Holmes that he made famous on stage when a real murder takes place. 8 p.m. April 24-26, May 1-3; 2 p.m. April 27 and May 4. Call for tickets. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439.

APRIL 29: ONE-ACT FESTIVAL, Free. 7:30 p.m. Performing Arts Theater, Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 East Texas St., Bossier City. Call 678-6021.

MAY 1-4: DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS “ROCKIN’ EVER AFTER,” $17, $24, $32, $52 and $62. 7 p.m. May 1, 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m. May 2, 2 & 6 p.m. May 3 & 4. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Call 1-800- 745-3000 or 747-2501.

MAY 3: “VINCE: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF VINCE LOMBARDI,” John Pinero’s one-man play portrayal brings to life the greatest professional coach in football history. $52.50, $42.50 and $30.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 6129 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555.

MAY 8-11: “VENUS IN FUR,” a provocative, sexy, hilarious comedy that contains adult material. $35, $20 military, $10 students with ID. 7:30 p.m. May 8-10, 3 p.m. May 11. The Rep at East Bank theater, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 868-5888.