| 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.

JUNE 8-21: CAMILLE SICARD HIRSCH: ARTIST AND TEACHER, CONTINUATION OF A SHREVEPORT LEGACY, An exhibition showcasing the art of Hirsch, the daughter of the late Louis Sicard Sr. and 15 local artists who studied with her. Free. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. until 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 26: THE ART OF NICOLE DUET AND CAROLA NIX, 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.

ONGOING: SMILE SCIENCE, This new permanent exhibit includes a giant 6-foot mouth that teaches visitors about oral anatomy in a fun way. Visitors can brush the teeth with an oversized toothbrush and remove and replace teeth like a puzzle. Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 424-3466.

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. Hanna Unverzagt, 7:30-9:30 p.m. May 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 Web site for bands and dates).

CMT CROSSROADS BAR: Horseshoe Casino. Live entertainment. Extreme Caution, May 30; Flashback 5, May 31; Red Thread, June 1; karaoke with DJ Reno, June 3; The Syndicate, June 5; Ambush, June 6; Flashback 5, June 7; Trey Houser, June 8; karaoke with DJ Reno, June 10.

EL PORTRILLOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 6614 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Wayne’s FM Karaoke, 6-10 p.m. Tuesdays.

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.

RISTORANTE GIUSEPPE: 4800 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-4548. Jazziana, 7 p.m. every Friday and Saturday.

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 6:30-9:30 p.m. unless noted. Psychic Gallery with Dakota Lawrence, 8 p.m. May 31; Jonathan Howard and Miabella Rosellina on Cajon, 7 p.m. June 13; Hanna Unverzagt, June 14; Psychic Gallery with Dakota Lawrence, 8 p.m. June 21; Jonathan Howard and Miabella Rosellina on Cajon, 7 p.m. July 11.

| MUSIC/COMEDY

MAY 29, JUNE 5, 12, 19 & 26: SPRING CONCERT SERIES 2014, Free live entertainment. Schedule: 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 29: THE STAGE AT SILVER STAR, live entertainment from Jason Boland and the Stragglers. Cowboy Mouth with Micky and the Motorcars, June 6; Jason Boland and the Stragglers, June 12; Jeff Bates, July 19. Gates open at 7 p.m. 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. 752-3633.

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 2: JACK WHITE, one of the most prolific and renowned artists of the past fifteen years. To date White has won nine GRAMMYs in seven different categories. 7:30 p.m. Tickets on sale now. The CenturyLink Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 800-745-3000 and the day of show at the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport, La. 71101

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 11: EASTON CORBIN, The singer burst onto the scene in 2009 with not one but two No. 1 singles: “A Little More Country Than That” and “Roll With It.” $27, $37 & $47. 8 p.m. Horseshoe Casino Riverdome. Call 1-800-745-3000.

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 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 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, La. Call 925-4663.

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 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 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, La. Call 925-9575.

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.

JUNE 21: HOMEGROWN: A LOCAL FARMERS MARKET, More than 50 vendors from Louisiana, East Texas and southern Arkansas will offer fresh produce, crafts, art and ready-to-eat food, along with live music by James Pendley and activities for children. Free. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Windrush Park in the Provenance neighborhood. Call Sarah Lowder at 683-0399.

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 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.

SATURDAYS MAY 31-AUG. 30 AND TUESDAYS JUNE 3-JULY 15: SHREVEPORT FARMERS MARKET, Shop for fresh-grown local produce, jams and jellies, arts and crafts and more at the annual farmers market. 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays and 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays. Festival Plaza, downtown Shreveport. Call 455-5788.

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: 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 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 29-31; 2 p.m. May 31. Emmett Hook Center, 550 Common St., Shreveport. Call 218-9978 or email stagecenterla.com.

MAY 29-JUNE 1: “ALL SHOOK UP, THE MUSICAL,” the SLT Academy senior musical inspired by and featuring the music of Elvis Presley. $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 and 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. June 28. Marjorie Lyons Playhouse, Centenary College, Shreveport. Call 424-4439.