| ART/EXHIBITS

SEPT. 6-OCT. 3: “POSTCARDS FROM THE GULF SOUTH,” Oil paintings by Melinda Gandy of Ocean Springs, Miss. Opening reception Saturday, Sept. 6, 5-7 p.m. Free. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 1-5:30 p.m.; Saturday noon to 4:30 p.m. Norsworthy Fine Art Gallery, 214 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 424-6764.

SEPT. 12-OCT. 18: DREW HUNTER: “SPECTRUM,” Drew Hunter, the infamous Dr. Blood, presents a solo exhibition in which he explores many forms of expression in a way that offers viewers a full spectrum of color, design, storytelling, time and imagination. Opening reception, Sept. 12, 5:30-8:30 p.m. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

SEPT. 12-OCT. 31: “DR.BLOOD’S LIBRARY MACABRE: VISIONS OF LITERARY FRIGHT,” After an absence of nearly 30 years, Drew Hunter, the infamous Dr. Blood, returns to Shreveport leading a team of local artists to create delightfully frightful environments installed in the mainspace gallery at artspace. Literary themes include Interview with the Vampire, Phantom of the Opera, The Case of Charles Dexter Ward, The Mask of the Red Death, Dracula, The Cask of Amontillado, It, and The Picture of Dorian Gray. Opening reception, Sept. 12, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $10. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

SEPT. 20: MAHOGANY ENSEMBLE THEATRE AND INTER CITY ROW MODERN DANCE COMPANY, Mahogany Ensemble Theatre performs a special rendition of “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow is Enuf ” on the porches and balconies of the Calanthean Canyon musical houses, and Inter City Row Modern Dance Company performs original choreography utilizing and integrating the Skateable Sculpture public art installation on Texas Avenue. Free. Time to be announced. Calanthean Canyon/ Skateable Sculpture, 1001 Texas Ave., Shreveport.

OCT. 16-19: “ROSES IN THE PINEY WOODS,” The American Rose Society will hold its fall national convention. Tyler, Texas. Call 800-637-6534 for details.

THROUGH SEPT. 6: “TO BE CONTINUED: THE POWER OF SUGGESTED STORIES IN THE ART OF RACHEL STUART-HAAS, JOSHUA CHAMBERS AND TAFFIE CRAGON GARSEE,” The final art exhibition in the Critics Series brings together three artists, each initially chosen by a different critic for a solo show during the past two years. Free. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

THROUGH SEPT. 6: “BELLE MAR,” THE POETRY OF KATIE BICKHAM, An award-winning pet and teacher from Shreveport, Bickham has published her first book of poetry, “The Belle Mar,” winner of the Lena-Miles Wever Todd Poetry Prize. Free. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

THROUGH SEPT. 12: THE SHREVEPORT ART CLUB’S ANNUAL MEMBER SHOW, featuring artists Maria Ashcraft, Fran Barlow, Patricia Camp, Marion Davis, Lee Elwinger, Becky Garner, Joyce Hawkins, Bob and Judy Horne, Janie James, Ron Kidwell, Julia Kolnick, Brenda McCart, Melba Miller, Carolyn Pitts, Kay Smith, Robert L. Smith, Ron Smith, Esther Thompson, Sara Kalmbach Webb and William Wood. 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.

SEPT. 26: FALL POPS CONCERT, Free. 7:30 p.m. Performing Arts Theatre, Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City.

THROUGH SEPT. 30: THE ART OF NICK WOBUSOBOZI, The work of this artist from Africa comes from Lois Maberry, a local individual who works with an organization called “The Mission of Hope.” Free. Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Emerging Artist Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

THROUGH SEPT. 30: THE ART OF TAMMY ZIHLAVSKY AND MEGAN DAVIS TAYLOR, From abstract landscapes to animals, their unique styles are a sight to see. Free. Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310. THROUGH OCT. 31: C.J. MYERS EXHIBIT, Myers has worked in numerous media and found a new passion in 2013 after moving back to Bossier City 38 years later. Free. 1800 Prime Steakhouse, Boomtown Casino. Call 741-8310. 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 noon. 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. 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. 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, Sept. 4; The Syndicate, Sept. 5; John Wright, Sept. 6; Jerry Beach Blues Jam, Sept. 8; John Wright, Sept. 11; David Joel, Sept. 12; John Wright, Sept. 13; Jerry Beach Blues Jam, Sept. 15.

MUDDY WATERS SPORTS BAR: 5000 Benton Road, Bossier City. 741-7635. Beau Atkins, Sept. 5; Gator-Dilla, Sept. 6; Moonshine Blur, Sept. 13; Hollywood Knockouts, Sept. 15; Magnolia Brown Band, Sept. 20.

RISTORANTE GIUSEPPE: 4800 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869- 4548. Jazziana, 7 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. Kids’ Night Out/ Parents Dine Out, 6 p.m. Sept. 8; children enjoy dinner and a movie in Giuseppe’s Kids’ Room while parents enjoy a quiet dinner in the main dining room.

THE STAGE AT SILVER STAR, Live entertainment. Schedule: Big Smo Sept. 12, Little Texas Sept. 25, Mac Powell from Third Day with Jeff Allen Sept. 26, Chris Cagle Oct. 3. 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. Call 752-3633.

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

| MUSIC/COMEDY

SEPT. 6: PAC THE PARK! JOINT VENTURE PRESENTS “JAZZ IN THE PARK,” The second annual event features local jazz bands, dancers and performers. Free. 2-7 p.m. Chris Hays Park and Recreation Center, 4300 Illinois Ave., Shreveport.

SEPT. 13: BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY PRESENTS FLETWOOD MAC’S “RUMOURS,” Black Jacket Symphony offers a unique concert experience through the re-creation of classic albums as a live performance, with Fleetwood Mac’s awardwinning “Rumours” performed in its entirety along with a selection of the band’s greatest hits. $52. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555 or 1-800-313-6373.

SEPT. 19: THE OAK RIDGE BOYS, The four-part harmonies of the Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of country hits and a No. 1 pop smash, earned them Grammy, Dove, CMA and ACM awards and garnered a host of other industry and fan accolades. $49.50, $39.50 and $29.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555 or 1-800-313-6373.

SEPT. 20: OPENING NIGHT VIOLIN SPECTACULAR, Join the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra with guest artist Mayuko Kamio and the world premiere of Shreveport native James Eakin’s “Cloud Scraper.” $17-$58. 7:30 p.m. RiverView Theater, Shreveport.

SEPT. 26: FALL POPS CONCERT, Free. 7:30 p.m. Performing Arts Theatre, Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City.

SEPT. 26: PETER FRAMPTON, The English rock musician and singer is responsible for such modern hits as “Do You Feel Like We Do,” “Show Me the Way” and “I’m In You.” $50.50, $41.50, $36.50 and $34.50. 8 p.m. Tickets on sale at the CenturyLink Center box office, all Ticketmaster locations or by phone at 800-745-3000 or at the auditorium the day of the show. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium Shreveport.

OCT. 18: “MOVIE MASTERPIECES III,” Join the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra in the world premiere of a newly animated short by Moonbot Studios. $19-$62, RiverView Theater, Shreveport.

| SPECIAL EVENTS

SEPT. 4, 11, 18 AND 27: HOMEGROWN: A LOCAL FARMERS MARKET AT PROVENANCE IN THE PARK, Enjoy shopping at three mid-week fall markets from 3-7 p.m. Sept. 4, 11 and 18 and the Homegrown Fall Farmers Market at Provenance from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 27. There will be vendors from Louisiana, East Texas and southern Arkansas, art, crafts, food, live music and children’s activities. Free. Call 683-0399.

SEPT. 6: FESTAPALOOZA, Join us for a rockin’ day out with a live band, beer, food vendors, craft vendors and more. $20 pre-sales July 1-16; $25 through Sept. 5; $75 VIP tickets through Sept. 5; $30 day of event. Noon. Festival Plaza, downtown Shreveport. Call 688-1130.

SEPT. 6: FALL FOR DANCE, The Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet kicks off its 41st season with several other local dance companies joining the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet in this annual outreach program. General admission $10 adults, free for children 12 and younger; reserved seating $12 adults, $2 children 12 and under; patrons can also purchase a special buffet dinner package. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., show at 6:30 p.m. RiverView Theatre, Shreveport. Call 221-8500.

SEPT. 6: CROSS LAKE DANCE CLUB MONTHLY DANCE, featuring dancing to the music of Rod Payne and Lisa Phifer, 7:30-10:30 p.m. El Karubah Shrine Temple, 6230 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport.

SEPT. 6: LIBERTY LUNCH, Meet Randall Lord running for the 4th Congressional District and Brannon McMorris for Senate; not a fundraiser. 1 p.m. Shane’s Seafood & BBQ, 4726 E. Texas St., Bossier City.

SEPT. 8 & 15: MAKING BUSINESS OF YOUR BAND, A workshop series presented with support from Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program and the Recording Academy Memphis Chapter to give Louisiana residents who already use music (or media) as a form of income the tools to develop their music business to its full potential. Cost is $10 per session to the public, $5 per session for Recording Academy Members and SEBD-certified participants and free to Tipitina’s Co-Op members ($15 monthly memberships available before each session begins). 6:30-9 p.m. Tipitina’s Co-Op, 700 Texas St., Shreveport.

SEPT. 13: 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 behindthe-scenes tour of the sanctuary and a presentation by a staff member, 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.

SEPT. 13: SANDYSDANCE CENTER DROP IN AND DANCE PARTY, featuring free dance lessons 7 p.m., 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.

SEPT. 13-14: SHOP ’TIL YOU DROP ARTS, CRAFT AND GIFT SHOW, Experience a funfilled weekend of shopping galore with Anna and Elsa from the movie “Frozen” at 3 p.m. Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday for the children and door prizes given away hourly. $3; children 10 and younger are free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City. Call 470- 6714 or 564-9489.

SEPT. 21: SHREVEPORT MAYORAL FORUM, Meet the candidates who want to be your next mayor with a Q&A session and reception; presented by People Acting for Change and Equality. Free. 4-6 p.m. Deaf Action Center, 601 Jordan St., Shreveport.

SEPT. 27: NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH CHILI COOK-OFF, a fundraiser for Active Recovery Foundation Inc.; all proceeds go toward funding new re-entry programs and sober living houses for adults and adolescents. $25 entry fee, $10 admission to sample and be the judge. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 820 Jordan St. parking lot. Call 210-1539.

OCT. 18: MOVIE MASTERPIECES III, Join the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra in the world premiere of a newly animated short by Moonbot Studios. $19-$62, RiverView Theater, Shreveport.

OCT. 25: METRO PCS BOO ON THE RIVER, Presented by Townsquare Media, this huge outdoor event for the whole family will include trick-or-treat for the kids, costume contest, great prizes, music, games, booth vendors, food vendors, an inflatable zipline, multiple bounce houses, obstacle courses and an inflatable rock wall. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free, but additional cost for the zipline, rock wall, bouncies and food vendors. Tickets available at any Metro PCS location. Stoner Park, Shreveport. Call 688-1130.

TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS THROUGH DEC. 13: CHRISTMAS IN THE SKY DESIGN VOLUNTEER WORKSHOP, Join the design team to create the beautiful, elaborate sets for the annual Shreveport Regional Arts Council fundraiser, Christmas in the Sky; this year’s theme is “Sky Rocks!” Reserve a night to host your group of 15 or more for a customized work experience. Free for ages 14 and older. Harrah’s Louisiana Downs Workshop, 8000 E. Texas St., Bossier City. Call 673-6500.

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.

EVERY WEDNESDAY: ADULT INLINE HOCKEY, 6:30- 9:30 p.m. $10. All skill levels welcome. The Event Place & Hockey Rink, 1902 Alfred Lane, Bossier City, 71112. www.facebook.com/Shreveport.Bossier.Hockey.

EVERY THURSDAY: ZUMBA FITNESS CLASS, Join the party with instructor Katie Ours Tapis. $7 per person, workout attire. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534 or visit www.sandysdance.com.

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.

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 5:45-6:45 p.m.; Tuesdays 5:45-7 p.m. All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 9449 Ellerbe Road. For class details, call 210-7203.

ONGOING: ADULT DANCE CLASSES, join us every week for a different genre of dance with Louisiana Dance Collective. Class fee is $10 cash only. Like us on Facebook to stay up to date on information about the location, schedule and style of classes or e-mail us at [email protected] with any questions. | Theather/ Peformance

SEPT. 25-27: “THE BUTLER DID IT!,” Comedy mystery in which a murder takes place at an English manor house, and the evidence points to the butler being the guilty party, but did he really do it? Doors open 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Dinner and show $30; show only at 1 p.m. Saturday matinee $15. Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 1258 Dalzell St., Shreveport. Call 560-5662.