| ART/EXHIBITS

JUNE 19-JULY 19: CHARLES TABOR ART EXHIBITION, Charles Tabor’s art is about the exploration of light. An oil painter who works primarily on canvas and panels, Tabor is particularly interested in how light falls on objects and exploring the effect that such light has on bringing out of the personalities of the items he paints. Opening reception 5:30-8 p.m. June 19. Free. Central Gallery at Central ARTSTATION,

JUNE 20: UNSCENE! WITH RICH TABLE (WITH DRIVE-IN MOVIE EXPERIENCE), Rich Table chefs Evan and Sarah Rich create a never-before-seen – or tasted – culinary experience of fresh-grown foods, a part of the “farm to table” movement. Northwest Louisiana’ culinary, visual and literary artists are paired together to “set the table” as local musicians perform live from the balconies of the historic Municipal Auditorium. Stay for the return of the Unscene! Drive-In Movie at 9 p.m. $35. 5:30-11 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Call 673-6500.

JULY 12: UNSCENE! WITH WAYNE WHITE: PUPPET PARADE, Wayne White, artist, art director, illustrator, puppeteer and subject matter of the documentary “Beauty Is Embarrassing,” comes to Shreveport for a six-week artist residency through the Shreveport Regional Arts Council’s UNSCENE! during which he will work with a team of local artists to create a large-scale puppet parade for the July installment of Unscene! on July 12. For the puppet parade, White combines his artistic skills and personal love of country music and the Louisiana Hayride to honor the historic Shreveport music radio program and artists of the era. Free. Shreveport Common, downtown Shreveport.

THROUGH JUNE 14: “CHEESECAKE GIRLS,” The artist collaboration brings the “feminine, dark and moody … with lots of color” works of Stuart-Haas and the “vulnerable, precise, and a little unnerving” works of Bledsoe together in one tantalizing show. In this “Pin-Up-esque” art show, photographer Mindy Bledsoe and painter Rachel Stuart-Haas cook up a visual concoction that is “Better than Cheesecake,” Free. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

THROUGH AUG. 2: “I TOOK OFF WORK AND CAME ALL THE WAY DOWN HERE: THE ART OF WAYNE WHITE,” With three Emmys and numerous other awards to his name, Wayne White displays his unique artistic mind through visually stunning, larger than life three-dimensional word paintings. These painstakingly integrated words are his exploration of the language of painting and the sanctity of humor. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

THROUGH JUNE 27: “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. West Wing Gallery, Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. Call 632-2020.

THROUGH JULY 6: ANNUAL SPRING EXHIBITION OF THE HOOVER WATERCOLOR SOCIETY, a juried show open to all members of the society. 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 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 JULY 31: THE ART OF CHRIS OPP, Free. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Emerging Artist Gallery, Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

THROUGH JULY 31: THE ART OF THE LOUISIANA SOCIETY OF ANIMAL ARTISTS, Free. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

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 AMERICAN LEGION, POST NO. 14: 5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. 635-8186. Acts are 6:30-10 p.m. unless otherwise noted. A.J. and the Two Tone Blues Band, June 27.

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.

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. 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.

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, June 12; Kandu, June 13; John Wright, June 14; Jerry Beach Blues Jam, June 16; John Wright, June 19; Kandu, June 20; John Wright, June 21; Jerry Beach Blues Jam, June 23.

NOBLE SAVAGE: 417 Texas St., Shreveport. 221-1781. Ted Linsey, June 11; Dirty Red’s Jam Session, June 12; Floyd Grigsby and the 5 GK Band, June 13; Jive Jumpers, June 14; Jay Kirgis, June 17; Bob Ingram, June 18; Dirty Red’s Jam Session, June 19; Joey V and the Vindicators, June 20; The Rockin’ Red eyes, June 21; Dan Garner’s Songwriter’s Night, June 25.

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. Jimmy Wooten Band, June 11; Scram Wulfie and Lefty, June 12; JB and Drama Club, June 13; Wizards of Voz, June 14; Audubon Place, June 15; Red Thread, June 18; Professor Porckchop Band, June 19; The Pack, June 20; Christina Langston Band, June 21; JB and Drama Club, June 22; The Roscoes, June 25.

SUPERIOR’S STEAKHOUSE: 855 Pierremont Road, Suite 120, Shreveport. 869-3243. All acts are 6-10 p.m. unless noted. Christina Langston & Stan Hoffman, June 11; Haley Brooke, June 12; Haley Brooke, June 13; Haley Brooke, June 14; Haley Brooke, June 16; Haley Brooke, June 17; Christina Langston & Stan Hoffman, June 18; Haley Brooke, June 19; Haley Brooke, June 20; Haley Brooke, June 21; Haley Brooke, June 23; Haley Brooke, June 24; Christina Langston and Stan Hoffman, June 25.

TREJOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 5815 Youree Drive, Shreveport. 869-2316. Wayne’s FM karaoke, 6-10 p.m. Fridays. 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.

2JOHNS STEAK & SEAFOOD: Airline Plaza, 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City. 841-5646. All acts are 6-10 p.m. unless noted. Winston Hall, June 11; Winston Hall & Chris Allen, June 12; Drew Ley, 6-11 p.m. June 13; Steve Ramey, 6-11 p.m. June 14; Drew Ley, June 17; Winston Hall, June 18; Winston Hall & Chris Allen, June 19; Drew Ley, 6-11 p.m. June 20; Thomas Keys, 6-11 p.m. June 21; Drew Ley, June 24; Winston Hall, June 25.

| MUSIC/COMEDY

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 and $47. 8 p.m. Horseshoe Casino Riverdome. Call 1-800-745-3000.

JUNE 12, 19 & 26: SPRING CONCERT SERIES 2014, Free live entertainment. Schedule: 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 Interstate 40 Southern Loop Exit 196 between Wallace Lake and Norris Ferry roads. Call 683-0399.

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, $40.50 and $30.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555.

| SPECIAL EVENTS

JUNE 14: RED BAYOU FASHION WEEKEND – BATTLE OF THE RUNWAY 2014, featuring your favorite local boutiques and designers from New York, Dallas, New Orleans, Florida and more. Free. 7 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Call 549-8500.

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. 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 under. 9 a.m. to noon. Chimp Haven, located in the Eddie D. Jones Park, off Highway 789, Keithville. Call 925-9575.

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.

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 26: PUBLIC GHOST HUNT, Join in a supernatural investigation of the historic Municipal Auditorium. $100. Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Call Cheryl White at 465-2337.

JUNE 27-28: RUSTON PEACH FESTIVAL, The annual festival is the oldest agricultural festival in in Louisiana and celebrates Ruston’s fresh produce crop. Enjoy an assortment of peach-inspired delicacies or participate in the peach-cooking or peach-eating contests and more, including a 5K run/walk, live entertainment, carnival, parade and much more. Admission $10 Friday and includes the evening concert and $5 Saturday. Tickets for the Saturday entertainment at Railroad Park is $10. For information, visit www.louisianapeachfestival.org.

AUG. 2: ASCEND COMBAT PRESENTS CHAOS 4, Enjoy MMA ultimate cage fighting at its best. $20 advance, $25 day of show. 8 p.m. Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Call Kim at 402-6644.

THROUGH AUG. 8: SOUTH HIGHLANDS SUMMER MARKET, a family and pet-friendly event featuring organic foods, music and handmade items. Friday nights from 5-9 p.m. Mall St. Vincent, Shreveport.

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 THROUGH AUG. 30 AND TUESDAYS THROUGH 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 noon Saturdays and 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays. Festival Plaza, downtown Shreveport. Call 455-5788.

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 THROUGH JULY 27: BENTON FARMERS MARKET, Benton’s inaugural farmers’ market is a Sunday-only 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/.

| THEATER/PERFORMANCE JUNE 26-28: RED, WHITE AND TUNA, Two actors portray 20 residents of tiny Tuna, Texas, on the Fourth of July in this hilarious dinner theater play which features a barbecue dinner. $30. 7:30 p.m. June 26-27, 1:30 p.m. June 28 (no food service for matinee). Cabaret Dinner Theater, 1258 Dalzell St., Shreveport. Call 560-5662.

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.