| ART/EXHIBITS

NOV. 16-DEC. 30: “BEYOND THE DESKTOP” PAINTINGS BY JIM HUCKABY AND DAVE IVEY, meet the artists at the reception 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 16 Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Rd., Shreveport. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 632-2020.

DEC. 1-JAN. 31: ANNUAL BOSSIER PARISH STUDENT ART SHOW, This years theme is “The World Around Me.” Opening reception and awards ceremony will be 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Visit www.bossierarts.org or call 741-8310.

THROUGH NOV 29: “DOWN THE PATH WITH PASTELS,” Bossier Arts council welcomes the artists of the Shreveport Pastel Society. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. East Bank Gallery, Bossier City. Visit www. bossierarts.org.

THROUGH NOV. 30: EMERGING ARTIST GALLERY, Bossier Arts Council welcomes Nolan H. Simmons. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Visit www. bossierarts.org.

THROUGH DEC. 19: “IMAGINARY BOTANICALS: SCULPTURES IN GLASS” BY KATHLEEN ELLIOT, Elliot creates sculptures out of flameworked glass, using a variety of botanical forms including leaves, flowers, fruits, and vines. Free and open to the public Tuesdays through Fridays 11 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 12 to 4 p.m. The Meadows Museum of Art at Centenary College, Shreveport.

THROUGH JAN. 31: “POET OF THE ORDINARY” PHOTOGRAPHS BY KEITH CARTER, Meadows Museum of Art at Centenary College. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays. 2911 Centenary Boulevard, Shreveport. Call 869-5040.

ONGOING: PAINTED VIOLINS TOUR STOP: Next stops at Willis Knighton Pierremont Hospital Lobby and 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

2JOHNS STEAK & SEAFOOD: 2151 Airline Dr., Bossier City. 841-5646. 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Drew Ley, Tuesdays and Fridays; Winston Hall, Wednesdays; Winston Hall with Chris Allen, Thursdays. On Saturdays (rotation) Sam Halphen, Chris McAa Professor Porkchop, Steve Ramey.

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.

BEAR’S ON FAIRFIELD: 1401 Fairfield Ave. Shreveport. 272-1643. Doors at 8 p.m. 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.

COVE ON CROSS LAKE: 1612 Dilg League Drive (off Lakeshore), Shreveport. 635-0262. 11:30 a.m. to closing Monday through Saturday.

EL PORTRILLO MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 6614 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Wayne’s FM Karaoke, 6 to 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 to 9 p.m.; VJ-DJ music, 9 p.m. to midnight.

LEE’S: 639 E. Kings Highway, Shreveport. 861-2151. Acts are 8 p.m. to midnight weekdays, 9 p.m. Fridays and 9:30 p.m. Saturdays. Jerry Beach Blues Jam, Nov. 10; John Wright, Nov. 13; Kandu, Nov. 14; Julieann Banks, Nov. 15; Jerry Beach Blues Jam, Nov. 17; John Wright, Nov. 20; The Syndicate, Nov. 21; Jerry Beach Blues Jam, Nov. 14; John Wright, Nov. 27; Funhouse, Nov. 28; Kandu, Nov. 29.

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 to 10:30 p.m. Kieth Horton Band, Nov. 12; Scram Wulfie & Lefty, Nov. 13; Pocket Change, Nov. 14; Billy O’Conn & Badd Apple, Nov. 15; Jimmy Wooten Band, Nov. 19; The Caravan, Nov. 20; The Pack, Nov. 21; Wizards of Voz, Nov. 22; What the Funk, Nov. 25; Bridges Row, Nov. 26; Professor Porkchop Band, Nov. 28; Christina Langston Band, Nov. 29; Earshot Graffiti, Nov. 30.

THE STAGE AT SILVER STAR: Live entertainment. Schedule: 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, Shreveport. 929-0299. Wayne’s FM karaoke, 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays.

| MUSIC/COMEDY

NOV. 11: HWY LIONS, presented by Shreveport House Concert Series. Show begins at 7 p.m., but come earlier for seating. Donations at door. 1510 Fairfield, Shreveport. Visit www.shreveporthouseconcerts.org.

NOV. 15: “1964 – THE TRIBUTE (BEATLES),” Rolling Stone Magazine has called it “The best Beatles tribute on earth.” 1964 takes the audience on a musical journey to an era that will live in our hearts forever. $52. 8 p.m. at The Strand Theatre, Shreveport. Visit www.thestrandtheatre.com or call 226-8555.

NOV. 16: CENTENARY YOUTH ORCHESTRA CONCERT, featuring Shreveport violist and Julliard student, Marcus Rose. 3 p.m. Free. Anderson Auditorium of the Hurley School of Music. Centenary College, Shreveport.

NOV. 18: CENTENARY PERSUSSION ENSEMBLE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. Free. Anderson Auditorium of the Hurley School of Music. Centenary College, Shreveport.

NOV. 18: SINGER’S WORKSHOP SHOWCASE, 6:00 p.m. Marjorie Lyons Playhouse, Centenary College, Shreveport.

NOV. 21: SEVENDUST, live at Riverside Warehouse, 7 p.m. $20 advance, $25 at the door. 630 Commerce, downtown Shreveport. Purchase tickets online at www.outhousetickets.com/event/event6257

NOV. 22: BEETHOVEN AND MOZART, featuring guest artist and Wideman Gold Medalist Yevgeny Yontov. 7:30 p.m. at RiverView Theater. $17-$58. www.shreveportsymphony.com. 222-7496. www.ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000.

NOV. 23: THE NOEL FOUNDATION, INC., Chamber Music Series. 3 p.m. at Anderson Auditorium, Centenary College campus, Shreveport. Free. Featuring: Yevgeny Yontov. www. shreveportsymphony.com. Call 222-7496.

NOV. 29: CASTING CROWNS, come see the recent winners of the K-LOVE fan awards Artist of the Year. $28-$58. 6 p.m. at CenturyLink Center. Visit www.centurylinkcenter.com.

NOV. 30: CENTENARY CAMERATA, presents the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah with professional soloist and orchestra. 3 p.m. Free. Anderson Auditorium of the Hurley School of Music. Centenary College, Shreveport.

DEC. 5: DARLENE LOVE CHRISTMAS SHOW, a compilation of Christmas and other hits that soar with Darlene Love’s spectacular voice. $52. 8 p.m. at The Strand Theatre, Shreveport. Visit www.thestrandtheatre.com or call 226-8555.

DEC. 5-7: WIDEMAN INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION, Forty of the world’s best young pianists from across the world converge in Shreveport. Free Preliminaries Dec. 5&6. Finals on Dec. 7, $10. Visit www. widemanpiano.com or call 869-5235.

| SPECIAL EVENTS

NOV. 13: BPCC FILM INSTITUTE’S PREMIER OF “SUITE DREAMS,” written by BPCC English instructor Vicki Dennis and directed by BPCC Communication and Performing Arts Promotional Coordinator Stella Thompson. 7:00 p.m. Free. BPCC Performing Arts Theatre, 6220 East Texas St., Bossier City. Tickets can be reserved at 678-6560 or [email protected].

NOV. 14: “NORTON AT NIGHT: THE ART OF BEER,” Enjoy a delightful brew of art, history and select beer tastings as we journey on a tour highlighting beer through the ages. Each guest receives a full-sized serving of his or her newfound favorite beer to accompany the delicious food provided by Rhino Coffee. $20 per person. 5:30 to 8 p.m. at The R.W. Norton Art Gallery. 21 and older. Visit www.rwnaf.org. Call 865-4201, Ext. 130.

NOV. 14-16: RESTORATION AGRICULTURE WORKSHOP, Mahaffey Farms will host a three-day workshop featuring a presentation by Mark Shephard, author of “Restoration Agriculture.” Cost to attend the presentation Nov. 14 is $25 and $350 for the entire workshop. Visit www.MahaffeyFarms.com or call 518-0558.

NOV. 14: WORDS OVER LATTES PRESENTS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS CONCERT, an evening benefiting local breast cancer patient, Brittany Waffer. Attendees will enjoy live music, dinner, drink specials, and an amazing opportunity to support a local breast cancer patient pay for her treatment. Tickets are $15 general seating and $20 VIP seating. 8 p.m. at the Consortium Venue, 1925 N. Market, Shreveport. Tickets are available at the Nubian Cultural Outreach Center, the Consortium Venue, Candi Nailz and More and Rib Tip Express. For more information call 200-0012.

NOV. 14-15: SHOP TIL YOU DROP AT THE 10TH ANNUAL MISTLETOE & MORE HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Saturday. 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $4, children 10 and younger are free. Free door prizes given away hourly. Call 564-9489/470-6714.

NOV. 15: THE PIE RUN, Southfield School and Strawn’s Eat Shops, call all runners, walkers and “pie enthusiasts” to “run for their pie.” At the finish line, all participants will receive a piece of Strawn’s pie. Race starts and finishes at Southfield School. Visit www.thepierun. org. “Like” The Pie Run at www.facebook.com/thepierun for the latest updates on the event.

NOV 15 & 16: FRIENDS OF SHREVE MEMORIAL LIBRARY FALL BOOK SALE, Thousands of used books, CDs, DVDs and audio books will be on sale at rock bottom prices.Pre-sale will be 9 to noon Nov. 15 for the FOL membership price of $5. General public at noon Nov. 15 and 1 p.m. Nov 16. Downtown library, 424 Texas St., Shreveport.

NOV. 15: HIGHLAND JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL, featuring our 2014 Highland Jazz and Blues Festival Headliner, Kermit Ruffins of New Orleans’ Basin Street Records. Noon to 5 p.m. Columbia Park, Shreveport. Visit www.highlandjazzandblues.org.

NOV. 15: JACK HANNA’S INTO THE WILD LIVE, 3 p.m. at the Shreveport Convention Center. Tickets $22.50 level II, $31 Level I, $75 VIP.

NOV. 18: MOVIE IN THE PARK AT PROVENANCE “HOME ALONE,” Join us for outdoor movies under the stars at Windrush Park in Provenance. Free and open to the public, all are welcome. Movies start at sunset.

NOV. 18: NATIONAL MEMORY SCREENING DAY COMES TO SHREVEPORT, Preferred Care at Home of Northwest Louisiana will offer free, confidential memory screenings from 10 to 2 p.m. at Broadmoor United Methodist Church, 3715 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Call 861-4632 or visit www. nationalmemoryscreening.org.

NOV. 22: GIRLS ON THE RUN FALL 5K, Join us for a 5k event like no other. Girls dance to warm-up music, get their hair “happied” by Chemistry Hair Salon and “tattoos” on their faces in a morning full of girl power. Pre-race activities begin at 8 a.m., 5k at 9:30 a.m. $30 adults, $15 children 5-15. AC Steere Park, Shreveport. Register by Nov. 19 at www.GOTRShreveport.org.

NOV 22: NATIONAL BLACK RODEO FINALS, Exciting bull and horse riding during the baddest show on dirt, watch the Bar-Kays perform at the after party as well as a special performance by the Grambling State Marching Band. 8 p.m. at the CenturyLink Center, Bossier City. Tickets at the CenturyLink Center box office or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

DEC. 13: ASCEND COMPAT PRESENTS SEASONS BEATINGS 6, Municipal Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. $20 advance $25 day of. For information call Kim at 402-6644. Tickets are available at the CenturyLink box office and all Ticketmaster locations.

DEC. 13: CHRISTMAS COOKIE BAZAAR, Freshly baked homemade cookies will be available for purchase by the pound. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Immanual Lutheran Church. 2565 Airline Drive, Bossier City.

DEC. 13: SANTA FUN RUN, participants should bring at least one item to donate to each of the three stops: Shreveport/Bossier Rescue Mission (men, women and children toiletries or food items), Operation Santa Claus – KWKH Radio Station (new and unwrapped toys) and Toys for Tots – Nicky’s Mexican Restaurant (new and unwrapped toys or clothes). Have lunch at Nicky’s and receive 15 percent off your ticket. Meet at the Sonic drive-in, 3057 E. Texas, Bossier City. Leaves promptly at 10:00 a.m. with a police escort. Cash donations are always welcome, contact Tim Smith 453-7027 or Stuart Dublin 458-3646 for more information.

THROUGH NOV. 22: SHREVEPORT FARMERS MARKET, the Fall farmers market is back every Saturday. 8 a.m. to noon. Festival Plaza, downtown Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportfarmersmarket.com.

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 SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH THROUGH DEC. 13: LOVE CHAPEL ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sale of local artisans and beautifully made crafts of all mediums are available. Life Share Blood Mobile will be available through Sept. 2001 Forest Hills Blvd., Haughton. Contact Celeste at 464-1346.

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 to 9:30 p.m. $10. All skill levels welcome. At 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 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 www.restorehighland.com/.

ONGOING: ABSOLUTE BEGINNER LINE DANCE CLASS, Learn popular line dances and burn calories. Casual dress. $8 per person. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Monday. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534 or visit www.sandysdance.com.

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 [email protected] with any questions. Call Phyllis Whatley at 742-8673 or visit www.bossiercity.org (under animal control adoption).

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

| THEATER/PERFORMANCE

NOV. 11: BPCC FALL ONE ACT FESTIVAL, featuring a selection of individual student-directed short plays. Admission is free. 6:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Theater. Contact 678-6021 or [email protected].

NOV. 13-16: “THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY,” 8 p.m. Nov. 13-15, 2 p.m. Nov. 16. Shreveport Little Theatre. 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439 or email boxoffice@ shreveportlittletheatre.com

NOV. 13-16: “PROOF,” The Marjorie Lyons Playhouse will close the fall season with a production of David Auburn’s Proof, winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play. $15 adults, $10 seniors and alumni, $5 students. Nov. 13-15 at 8:00 p.m. and Nov. at 16 2:00 p.m. at the Marjorie Lyons Playhouse, Centenary College, Shreveport. Tickets are available for purchase at www.centenary.edu/playhouse.

NOV. 15: “LA TRAVIATA,” Reckless love, masked revelry, family strife and self-sacrifice; La Traviata is musical storytelling at its most spectacular recounted in a cascade of instantly recognizable tunes. 7:30 p.m. $25-90, $15 students. RiverView Theatre, Downtown Shreveport. Buy online at www.shreveopera. tix.com or call 227-9503.

NOV. 21: “MOSCOW BALLET’S GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER,” Celebrate the beloved Christmas tradition with the whole family as forty world-class Russian artists bring this charming classic to life. 7 p.m. at The Strand Theatre, Shreveport. Visit www.thestrandtheatre.com or call 226-8555.

NOV. 26-30: “A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL,” Based on the classic 1983 holiday movie. $22 adults, $20 seniors, $18 students/children. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 26, 27 and 29. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28. 3 p.m. Nov. 30. Emmett Hook Center, 550 Common St., Shreveport. Call 429-6885. www.StageCenterLA.com.

DEC. 3-7: “THE CRUCIBLE,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3-6, 2 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7. Shreveport Little Theatre. 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439 or email [email protected].

DEC. 3-4: “THE CHRISTMAS SHOW,” Annual Bossier City/BPCC Christmas show featuring the Cavalier Show Band, BPCC Choir and Cheerleaders, the Ladies in Gold and other BPCC performing groups. Admission is free, canned good donations for the Northwest Louisiana Food Bank are welcome. Doors open at 6 p.m. Bossier Civic Center, Bossier City. Contact 678-6021 or [email protected].

DEC. 6: CHARLES DICKENS’ “A CHRISTMAS CAROL,” a powerful story of redemption that has enchanted audiences the world over with its simple message of selfless giving. 8 p.m. at The Strand Theatre, Shreveport. Visit www. thestrandtheatre.com or call 226-8555.

DEC. 12: “BROADWAY BELTERS CHRISTMAS,” 8 p.m. Shreveport Little Theatre. 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439 or email boxoffice@ shreveportlittletheatre. com.