| ART/EXHIBITS
OCT. 15: PAINT YOUR PET PORTRAIT, Artist Su Stella will be teaching a fun pet portrait class. Bring a print off of your pet on a 8”x11” along with your choice of beverage and we’ll provide the snacks. Call to sign up 268-3011. The Agora Borealis, 421 Lake St., Shreveport.
THROUGH OCT. 18: DREW HUNTER: “SPECTRUM: COLORS AND CONCEPTS,” 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. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.
THROUGH OCT 25: “RELAYING: TESTIMONIES ON MOTHERHOOD LOST,” a video installation by Mali De-Kalo. Curated by Nella Magen Cassouto. Multidisciplinary Israeli artist De-Kalo confronts boundaries between art and social action in this four-channel video installation. Meadows Museum of Art. 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. Call 869-5011.
THROUGH OCT 25: “WITH THE BEATLES,” by Enoch Doyle Jeter. An exhibit of lithographs inspired by Beatles’ songs, marking the 50th anniversary of their arrival in the United States. Jeter’s illustrations were published in the book “She Loves You” by Jude Southerland Kessler. Music by Kenny Bill Stinson. See www. enochdoylejeterart.com. Meadows Museum of Art. 2911 Centenary Boulevard, Shreveport. 869-5011. Museum hours: Tuesday through Friday 11 to 6 p.m. Saturday 12 to 4 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday.
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.
THROUGH 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.” $10. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.
THROUGH OCT. 31: “PURPLE SWAMP AND NATURE ABSTRACTION,” the first show of the “Lucky 7s” to be held at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum. The “Lucky 7s” is a series of seven shows at seven venues in honor of Marlene’s 77th year beginning with her 70th solo exhibition. Marlene Yu Meet and Greet Party to kick off the series beginning at 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 25. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum.
THROUGH NOV 29: “DOWN THE PATH WITH PASTELS,” Bossier Arts council welcomes the artists of the Shreveport Pastel Society. Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. East Bank Gallery, Bossier City. Visit www.bossierarts.org.
THROUGH NOV 30: EMERGING ARTIST GALLERY, Bossier Arts Council welcomes Nolan H. Simmons. Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. For more information visit www.bossierarts.org.
ONGOING: PAINTED VIOLINS TOUR STOP, Next stops 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 7 at Willis Knighton Pierremont Hospital Lobby and 5 to 7 p.m. Oct 23 at Moffitt Automotive. Free. Visit www.shreveportsymphony.com or call 222-7496.
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.
BEARS ON FAIRFIELD: 1401 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. 272-1643. Doors at 8 p.m. Channel 8 Oct. 17, Quickie Mart Oct. 18, Cymbals Eat Guitars Oct. 20, Brass Bed Oct. 24, Rebirth Brass Band Oct. 25, Zombie Jamboree Oct. 30, Super Water Sympathy Oct. 31, The Octopus Project Nov. 1, Slick Rick Nov. 4, Triathalon Nov. 11, Big Deal Burlesque Nov. 15, Reverend Horton Heat Nov. 17, Dan Tedesco Nov. 18, Sons of Hippies Nov. 20, Teach Me Equals Nov. 11, Bayou Gypsys Nov. 28.
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. O’Conqueror Oct. 17, Red River Son Oct. 24.
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 to10 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 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays.
FATTY ARBUCKLE’S: 450 Clyde Fant Memorial Pkwy, Shreveport. 549- 1448. Shows start at midnight. Hip Hop Night Oct. 17, Hwy Lions Oct. 19.
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.
| ART/EXHIBITS: Robin & The Mystics at the Highland Jazz and Blues Festival Nov. 15, Columbia Park
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.
MUDDY WATERS SPORTS BAR: 5000 Benton Road, Bossier City. 741-7635.
RISTORANTE GIUSEPPE: 4800 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869- 4548. Jazziana, 7 p.m. every Friday and Saturday.
SUPERIOR GRILL: 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-3243. Live music on the patio 6:30-10:30 p.m. The Mix Oct. 15, Red Thread Oct. 16, Robert Duncan Band Oct. 17, Christina Langston Band Oct. 18, JB & Drama Club Oct. 22, Professor Porkchop Band Oct. 23, The Pack Oct. 24, Billy O’Con & Bad Apple Oct. 25, What the Funk Oct 29, Keith Horton Band Oct 30, Wizards of Oz Oct. 31.
THE STAGE AT SILVER STAR: Live entertainment. Schedule: Corey Smith Oct. 23, Joe Stampley Nov. 14, Johnny Lee Nov. 21. Gates open at 7 p.m. 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. Call 752-3633.
TREJOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 5795 N. Market St., Shreveport. 929-0299. Wayne’s FM karaoke, 6 to10 p.m. Fridays.
| MUSIC/COMEDY
OCT. 18: “MOVIE MASTERPIECES III,” 7:30 p.m. at RiverView Theater. Tickets: $19-$62. Featuring: A premiere of a new animated short by Moonbot Studios. www.shreveportsymphony.com. Call 222-7496.
OCT. 19: THE NOEL FOUNDATION, INC., Chamber Music Series. 3 p.m. at Frost Chapel, First Baptist Shreveport. Free. Featuring: Interstate 49 Brass Quintet. www.shreveportsymphony. com. Call 222-7496.
OCT 23: TWANG DARKLEY PRESENTS “MARTIAN ARCHEOLOGY,” a multimedia concert with live music and original films. Free. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Hamilton-South Caddo Branch Library, 2111 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport.
OCT. 24: “AVE MARIA: A VOCAL CONCERT,” a concert exploring the different transformations of the song “Ave Maria” through history. Featuring opera singer Glenn Fernandez and organist Loralee Culbert. Free. 7 to 8 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church, 211 Atlantic Ave, Shreveport. Visit www.facebook.com/ GlennFernandezTenor.
OCT. 26: RAY LAMONTAGNE WITH SPECIAL GUEST THE BELLE BRIGADE, Doors 6:30 p.m. Show 7:30 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. Tickets on sale now $35, $45, $55. Purchase tickets at www.ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000.
NOV. 2: FOR KING AND COUNTRY, 6 p.m. at the Shreveport Convention Center. Tickets $10 GA and $20 VIP. Purchase tickets at www.ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000.
NOV. 15: CHER, The one and only Cher returns to Bossier City with her hugely successful “D2K Tour 2014. Purchase tickets at the CenturyLink Center Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com, and at all other authorized Ticketmaster outlets.
NOV. 22: BEETHOVEN AND MOZART, featuring: Guest
