| ART/EXHIBITS

JUNE 1-JULY 6: ANNUAL SPRING EXHIBITION OF THE HOOVER WATERCOLOR SOCIETY, a juried show open to all members of the society, with show awards and reception on June 1 from 2-4 p.m. Also, a presentation by accomplished watercolorist Keith Andry of Baton Rouge will be presented May 29 at 6 p.m. 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 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 23: PROJECT TALENT, an exhibit of original artworks by Caddo Parish high school students. Free. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. Call 632-2020.

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.

THROUGH JULY 31: THE ART OF NICOLE DUET AND CAROLA NIX, with reception on May 20. Free. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Gallery Fine Art Center, 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City. Call 741-9192.

THROUGH AUG. 31: “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

BISTRO BYRONZ: 6104 Line Ave., Shreveport. 219-4848. Hanna Unverzagt, 7:30-9:30 p.m. May 17 & 31.

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 Website 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, May 15; The Syndicate, May 16; John Wright, May 17; Jerry Beach Blues Jam, May 19; John Wright, May 22; Billy O’Con, May 23; John Wright, May 24; Jerry Beach Blues Jam, May 26. Thrashback Metal Night, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 21; Bill and Pam’s acoustic jam, 5:30-9 p.m. Nov. 27; Lummox CD release party, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 30.

NOBLE SAVAGE: 417 Texas St., Shreveport. 221-1781. Wes McKinney, May 14; Dirty Red’s Jam Session, May 15; Dead Irish Blues, May 16; The Jason Colefield Trio, May 17; Lane Rogers, May 20; Gordon Nurse, May 21; Dirty Red’s Jam Session, May 22; Mary Fagan, May 23; Mark Griffin, May 24; LA Apple Seed, May 27; Dan Garner’s Songwriter’s Night, May 28.

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 Mix, May 14; Scram Wulfie & Lefty, May 15; Christina Langston Band, May 16; Joe Y and the Vindicators, May 17; J.B. and Drama Club, May 21; Jimmy Wooten Band, May 22; The Roscoes, May 23; Jimmy Wooten Band, May 24; Robert Duncan Band, May 25; What the Funk, May 28.

SUPERIOR’S STEAKHOUSE: 855 Pierremont Road, Suite 120, Shreveport. 869-3243. All acts are 6-10 p.m. unless noted. Christina Langston & Stan Hoffman, May 14; Haley Brooke, May 15; Haley Brooke, May 16; Haley Brooke, May 17; Haley Brooke, May 19; Haley Brooke, May 20; Christina & Stan Hoffman, May 21; Haley Brooke, May 22; Haley Brooke, May 23; Haley Brooke, May 24; Haley Brooke, May 26; Haley Brooke, May 27; Christina Langston & Stan Hoffman, May 28.

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, May 29.

2JOHNS STEAK & SEAFOOD: Airline Plaza, 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City. 841-5646. All acts are 6-10 p.m. unless noted. Winston Hall, May 14; Winston Hall and Chris Allen, May 15; Drew Ley, 6-11 p.m. May 16; Steve Ramey, 6-11 p.m. May 17; Drew Ley, May 20; Winston Hall, May 21; Winston Hall & Chris Allen, May 22; Drew Ley, 6-11 p.m. May 23; Hanna Unverzagt, 6-11 p.m. May 24; Drew Ley, May 27; Winston Hall, May 28.

| MUSIC/COMEDY

MAY 15, 22, 29, JUNE 5, 12, 19 & 26: SPRING CONCERT SERIES 2014, Free live entertainment. Schedule: 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.

MAY 22 & 29: THE STAGE AT SILVER STAR, live entertainment. Schedule: May 22, Colt Ford; May 29, Jason Boland and the Stragglers. Gates open at 7 p.m. 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. Call 752-3633.

MAY 24: DIERKS BENTLEY, The award-winning country music singer has forged his own path in an industry predominantly built on formula. $76.50, $66.50 & $56.50. 8 p.m. Horseshoe Riverdome. Call 1-800-745-3000.

MAY 29: FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE, The recordbreaking duo kicks off the summer with the This Is How We Roll Summer Series 2014 and featuring special guest, Grammy Award-winning Nelly and opening act Chris Lane. 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at all Ticketmaster locations and tickemaster. com and at the CenturyLink Center. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City.

JUNE 13: LIVE BENEFIT CONCERT, Five to six of the hottest local bands around will perform in the historical downtown entertainment district, with 100 percent of the proceeds to be donated to a scholarship drive for local high school seniors. Must be 21 or older with valid ID. 203 Texas St., Shreveport.

JUNE 13: “STAYIN’ ALIVE: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEE GEES,” This highly acclaimed group has thrived on the international music scene longer than any group in pop history, thanks to their distinct and blended harmonies. $49.50, 440.50 and $30.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555.

| SPECIAL EVENTS

MAY 15, 20 and 27: MOM CLASSES, classes for the new mother and the mother-to-be. Schedule: May 15, Breastfeeding: Starting Out Right, instructs how to breastfeed successfully by a board-certified lactation consultant, 6 p.m.; May 20, Newborn and Dental Care Prenatal Class, general information taught by a pediatrician includes an overview of feeding choices, 6 p.m. May 27, Big Brother/Big Sister Prenatal Class, a family-centered discussion with special attention to children becoming big brothers and sisters, 6 p.m. Free. 6 p.m. Christus Schumpert, One St. Mary Place, Community Center. Call 681-4600.

JUNE 14: 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 June 14, Sept. 13 and Nov. 8; adults $50, children $25, reservations required. Admission: $6 adults, $3 children age 5 and younger. 9 a.m. to noon. Chimp Haven, located in the Eddie D. Jones Park, off Highway 789, Keithville. Call 925-9575.

MAY 15: WAM (WINE, ART, MUSIC), The Bossier Arts Council, Boomtown Casino and the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra invite you to this quarterly event featuring wine and food pairings, live music from the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra and visual art by Joshua Chambers. 5:30 p.m. $20. Boomtown Casino’s 1800 Prime. Call 741-8310.

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.

MAY 22-24: AMERICA BEGONIA SOCIETY’S 2014 SOUTHWEST REGIONAL ANNUAL MEETING AND SHOW, This three-day event will include garden tours, seminars and sales of a variety of begonias. Registration: $45, plus $65 for the garden tour; the show and sale are free to attend. Gardens tour 8 a.m. May 22. Begonia specialist seminar 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 23. Begonia show 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 24. Holiday Inn Airport West, Shreveport. To register, call Freda Holley at 251-2296.

MAY 31: MAY DAY FAMILY FESTIVAL, Enjoy a funpacked afternoon with free kids’ activities and food trucks available to satisfy your hunger pains. There will also be a ribbon-cutting of the newly renovated Metal Art Zoo and a showing of “Robots” at dusk courtesy of Robinson Film Center. Free. 3 p.m. to night. 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

JUNE 6: ADAM TRENT, Described as “Justin Timberlake meets David Copperfield,” Trent blends dancing and singing to his own original pop music with innovative stage illusions, charming wit and emotion to create an experience that is part magic show, part concert and part stand-up comedy. $51.50. $45.50 & $30.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555.

JUNE 7: HEART OF HOPE LIFECYCLE, a benefit bicycle tour to raise funds for Heart of Hope – A Sanctuary for Women. Includes 5-, 14-, 28-, 47- and 67-mile routes. 8 a.m. Heart of Hope – A Sanctuary for Women, 10420 Heart of Hope Way, Keithville. Call 925-4663.

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.

CMT CROSSROADS BAR: Horseshoe Casino. Live entertainment. The Bluebirds, May 15; Shinebox, May 16; the Robert Allen Duncan Band, May 17; Beaux Atkins, May 18; karaoke with DJ Reno, May 20; Caravan, May 22; Travis Whitehead and the Divided, May 23; Justin Merritt Band, May 24; T.J. McFarland, May 25; karaoke with DJ Reno, May 27; After Hours, May 29; Extreme Caution, May 30; Flashback 5, May 31.

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 THROUGH JUNE 14: 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.

SUNDAYS JUNE 1-JULY 27: BENTON FARMERS MARKET, Benton’s inaugural farmers’ market is a Sundayonly outdoor market featuring high-quality, locally grown produce from area growers. Free. 12:30-5 p.m. Sundays through July 27. 495 Simpson St., Benton, La.

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: ADULT INLINE HOCKEY, beginner pickup hockey every Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m.; advanced pickup hockey every Wednesday 7:30-9:30 p.m. $10. Hot Wheels south, 1902 Alfred Lane, Bossier City.

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

MAY 22-24, 29-31: “RAGTIME,” Based on E.L. Doctorow’s best-selling novel, the musical confronts history’s timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair, and what it means to live in America. $20 adults, $18 seniors, $15 students and children. 7:30 p.m. May 22-24, 29-31; 2 p.m. May 24 and 31. Emmett Hook Center, 550 Common St., Shreveport. Call 218-9978 or e-mail stagecenterla.com.

MAY 29-JUNE 1: “ALL SHOOK UP, THE MUSICAL,” the SLT Academy senior musical. $22. 7:30 p.m. May 29-31, 2 p.m. June 1. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439.

JUNE 6-8: SLT FUNDRAISER: “BROADWAY BELTERS III,” A cabaret of Broadway songs. $25. 8 p.m. June 6 & 7, 2 p.m. June 8. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439.

JUNE 27-28: “A LITTLE PRINCESS,” the SLT Academy junior musical. $10. 6:30 p.m. June 27; 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Marjorie Lyons Playhouse, Centenary College, Shreveport. Call 424-4439.