| ART/EXHIBITS

MARCH 5-APRIL 4: “LIVING ART” A PHOTOGRAPHIC RETROSPECTIVE, by Mary Catherine Rollo, capturing the vigor and vibrancy of the February 2014 UNSCENE! Residency with award winning skateboarder Steve Olson. Opening reception March 5 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Free admission with cool nibbles and cash bar. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. 673-6535.

MARCH 8: WOMEN’S DEPARTMENT CLUB ARTIST RECEPTION, featuring Jackie Bell. Free. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. At the Women’s Department Club, 802 Margaret Place. 222-4186.

APRIL 2: ARTPORT 2015: “FLYING COLORS,” featuring original works by 100 local and regional artists. 6 to 9 p.m. at the Shreveport Regional Airport with free admission and free parking.

THROUGH MARCH 13: “A PHOTOGRAPHIC RETROSPECTIVE” BY BYRON GATES JR, a photographic retrospective of the Central Fire Station’s transformation into Central ARTSTATION. 801 Crockett St. Shreveport.

THROUGH MARCH 29: CREATIVE ART CONNECTION’S “PREMIER FINE ART EXHIBIT,” The Bossier Arts Council’s East Bank Gallery. Gallery Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday 630 Barksdale Blvd. Bossier City. Visit www.bossierarts.org.

THROUGH MARCH 31: EMERGING ARTIST GALLERY PRESENTS DICKIE MARTIN, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Visit www.bossierarts.org or call 741-8310.

THROUGH APRIL 4: CRITICAL MASS @ ARTSPACE, this eclectic exhibition will take place in the mainspace gallery. Free admission and cash bar. Visit artspaceshreveport.com or call 673-6535.

THROUGH APRIL 30: JULIE CREWS AT 1800 PRIME STEAKHOUSE, at Boomtown Casino. Visit www.bossierarts. org or call 741-8310

THROUGH APRIL 19: AUDUBON AND THE ART OF BIRD EXHIBIT, Using Audubon’s great work, the Bird of America, as a focal point, this exhibition traces the evolution of ornithological art from the Renaissance to the present day in over 100 prints, drawings, and paintings. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, Shreveport. Visit www.rwnaf.org.

THROUGH MAY 2: “THE DREAM SERIES,” By Marlene Tseng Yu. Noon to 4 p.m. at the Meadows Museum of Art. 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport.

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 and Chris Allen “Jazz Night”, Thursdays; Thomas Keys, March 7 and 14; Sammy Halphen, March 21; Steve Ramey and Deidre Malbrough, March 28.

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.  Tickets available at Ticketweb.com.James Pandley, 9 p.m. March 5; Bears Fest 2015 featuring Big Freedia/ Quickie Mart/Seratones, 5 p.m. March 6 and 6 p.m. March 7; The Blind Pets featuring Dirty Few and Ghostfoot, 10 p.m. March 12; Sons of Hippies featuring Brumley and Gardner, 10 p.m. March 13; Triatholan featuring Bristol Hills and GG Earth, 10 p.m. March 14; Engine, 9 p.m. March 16; Flow Tribe, 11 p.m. March 21; Seratones featuring Couches and Hgran, 10 p.m. March 22; Concord America, 10 p.m. March 24; Bucket List, 8 p.m. March 26; Papa Mali Album Realease, 11 p.m. March 29.

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.

HANGAR 21: 616 Commerce St. Shreveport. 221-0064. The Ian Quiet Band, 10 p.m. March 7; Milk Carton Mafia, 10 p.m. March 13; Nancy Bones, March 14; Official After Party for Rockfest, 10 p.m. March 21; Lance Lopez and Joe Nadeau, 10 p.m. March 28.

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. Funhouse, March 6; Jerry Beach Blues Jam, March 9, 16, 23 and 30; Kandu, March 13, 20 and 27.

MUDDY WATERS SPORTS BAR: 5000 Benton Road, Bossier City. 741-7635.

NOBLE SAVAGE: 417 Texas St., Shreveport. 221-1781. Open 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Every Thursday from 8-12:30 a.m. Dirty Redd’s Jam Session featuring area artists playing all around good music.

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

SHREVEPORT HOUSE CONCERT SERIES: 1508 Fairfield Ave. Shreveport. 670-3567. Shows begin at 7 p.m. Joe Crookston, March 15; Jonathan Byrd, April 4; Dirk Quinn Band, April 19; Birds of Chicago, May 10; Harpeth Rising, June 7; Eric Taylor, July 26.

SUPERIOR GRILL: 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-3243. Live music on the patio 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

SUPERIOR’S STEAKHOUSE: 855 Pierremont Road No. 120, Shreveport. 219-4123. 6 to 10 p.m. Kenny Bill Stinson, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; Haley Brooke, Thursdays.

THE BRASS MONKEY: 3104 Youree Dr, Shreveport. 754-4231. Chris Canterbury, 9 p.m. Feb. 19; Stiff Necked Fools, 9 p.m. Feb. 21; Charlie Robinson, 8 p.m. Feb. 27; The O’s & Magnolia Mae, 9 p.m. March. 7; Cedric Burnside, 9 p.m. March 13; All Them Witches w/ Roadkill Ghost Choir, 9 p.m. March 15; Violet and the Undercurrents, 9 p.m. March 20; HWY Lions with Devils Anse, 9 p.m. March 21; Daniel Romano with El Matador, 8 p.m. March 24; Young Valley, 9 p.m. March 27; Granny’s Cadillac, 9 p.m. March 28. Red River Son, 9 p.m. April 4; Panhandlers, 9 p.m. April 11.

THE OFFICE: 1303 Shreveport Barksdale Hwy. Shreveport. 216-3346. Happy hour everyday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Featuring $2 domestics, $2.50 imports and $6 Patron and Jameson.

THE STAGE AT SILVER STAR: Live entertainment. Schedule: Sam Hunt, Dec. 11. Gates open at 7 p.m. unless stated otherwise. 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. Call 752-3633. Stoney Larue, March 6; David Nail, March 26; Easton Corbin, April 3; Wade Bowen, April. 10; Casey Donahew Band, May 8; Chase Bryant, May 15; Neal McCoy, Aug. 20.

TREJOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 5795 N. Market, Shreveport. 929-0299. Wayne’s FM karaoke, 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays.

| MUSIC/COMEDY

MARCH 6: BPCC SPRING CHOIR POPS CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Theatre on the BPCC campus, 6220 E. Texas St. Bossier City. Contact 678-6146 or mhart@bpcc. edu.

MARCH 6: HELMET, $20. Doors at 7:30 p.m. Show at 9:30 p.m. Riverside Warehouse, downtown Shreveport.

MARCH 8: WATOTO CHILDREN’S CHOIR FROM AFRICA, 9:30 and 11 a.m. at Shreveport Community Church, 5720 Buncombe Road 6 p.m. at Summer Grove Baptist Church, 8924 Jewella Ave.

MARCH 19: THE FOREVER CHARLIE TOUR, Starring Charlie Wilson with special guest Kem Joe. $49.50 - $100. 7 p.m. CenturyLink Center, Bossier City. 747-2501.

MARCH 20: MIRANDA LAMBERT, $39.75- $54.75. 7:30 p.m. CenturyLink Center, Bossier City. 747-2501.

APRIL 23: GOV’T MULE, $50 Floor, $45 Orchestra, $35 Balcony. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 8 p.m. at the Historic Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. Tickets available at The CenturyLink Center or Municipal Box office, all Ticketmaster locations, online at ticketmaster.com or charge by phone 800-745-3000.

APRIL 30: FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, tickets are $37.50 advanced and $40 day of show. Doors at 7:30 p.m. show at 8:30 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, downtown Shreveport. Purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000.

MAY 3: PRIMUS AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, tickets are $57, $46 and $41.50. 7:30 p.m. at The Strand Theatre, downtown Shreveport. Visit www.thestrandtheatre.com or call 226-8555.

MAY 14: DR. JOHN & THE NITE TRIPPERS, Tickets are $60, $50 and $40. 8 p.m. at The Strand Theatre, downtown Shreveport. Visit www.thestrandtheatre.com or call 226-8555.

MAY 20: TAYLOR SWIFT, Sold out. 7:30 p.m. CenturyLink Center, Bossier City. 747-2501.

| SPECIAL EVENTS

MARCH 4–7: 2015 CELEBRATION OF WOMEN WEEK, in recognition of Women’s History Month. Women in Wildlife and Fisheries Exhibition, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 4 at J. Bennett Johnston Regional Visitor’s Center (700 Clyde Fant Pkwy.); Women & Money, 5:30 p.m. March 4 at TBA; Inspiring Women 2015 Kick-Off: Alive at Five Networking Event, 5 to 7 p.m. March 5 at River City Grille (1903 Benton Rd.); Cora M. Allen Luncheon and Fashion Show, 11:30 a.m. March 6 at the Shreveport Convention Center; International Women’s Day, Fourth Annual Women’s Circle of Unity and Candlelight Celebration, 2 to 4 p.m. March 7 at the Multicultural Center of the South (520 Spring St.).

MARCH 4: ASCEND COMBAT PRESENTS: NOTHING PERSONAL 3, $20 advanced, $25 day of. 8 p.m. at Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. 402-6644.

MARCH 7: DEFENDERS OF LIBERTY MUD RUN, A 3.9 mile mud run with military style obstacles through 18,000 acres of Barksdale’s East Reservation featuring a night race run by headlamp. Visit www.barksdaleservices.com

MARCH 7: MAD SCIENTIST BALL, Monsters, Myths and Legends materialize at 7 p.m. at Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center, downtown Shreveport. www. sciport. org.

MARCH 8: MILES FOR MEALS 5K, presented by the Caddo Council on Aging and sponsored by AT&T. The event will benefit the Meals on Wheels program. Join us for an afternoon of live music and family fun starting at 2 p.m. at Marilyn’s Place, 4041 Fern Ave. Shreveport. Cost of 5K is 430 and $15 for the Fun Run/ Walk. Visit www.caddocoa.org.

MARCH 10 & 11: 2015 ANNUAL MEETING FOR SHREVEPORT FARMERS MARKET VENDORS, those wishing to sell items produced on a farm should attend one of the following meetings: 9 to 10:30 a.m. March 10 or 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 11. Those wishing to sell all other items should attend one of the following meetings: 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 10 or 9 to 10:30 a.m. March 11 at River View Hall, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway. Call 455-5788 or email [email protected].

MARCH 12-15: INAUGURAL FALLEN OFFICERS’ INVITATIONAL BASS TOURNAMENT, hosted by the Louisiana State Chapter of C.O.P.S. Registration fees are $200 per two-man team and registration is limited to the first 300 boats. Make all entry fees payable to LA-COPS and mail to: LA-COPS, 6713 SageWind Drive, Shreveport, LA 71119. Fundraiser will be held at Red River South Marina in Bossier City. www.la-cops.org or call 561-6914.

MARCH 14: LOUISIANA CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT CERTIFICATION CLASS, Costs $125 and covers all required items such as: fingerprints, photos, notary, required shooting scoring, etc. You will leave with everything you need to submit your application to the State Police. 8:30 to 5:30 p.m. Cypress Masonic Lodge No. 89, 112 5th St., Benton.

MARCH 14: PATTY IN THE PLAZA, A fun-filled day of live music and green beer on tap. $10.00 online at 2015pattyintheplaza. eventbrite.com and at Townsquare Media, 6341 West Port Ave., Shreveport. The day of the event tickets will be $15 at the gate. 3 to 10 p.m. at Festival Plaza in downtown Shreveport.

MARCH 21: BATTLE OF THE GUMBO GLADIATORS, Teams of Gumbo Gladiators from near and far will battle for victory and bragging rights to the title of Ultimate Gumbo Gladiator. Event begins at 11 a.m. all proceeds support the work of Volunteers for Youth Justice. Festival Plaza, 101 Crockett St. Shreveport.

MARCH 23: LSUS ALUMNI CAPITAL ONE PILOTS GOLF CLASSIC, team sponsorship levels range from $750 to $2,500. Fairway sponsorships with course signage only are $250. East Ridge Country Club. Call 797-5190 or email alumni@ lsus.edu.

MARCH 24: 2015 ANNUAL INSPIRING WOMEN LUNCHEON “HONORING WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY,” hosted by The Commission for Women of Bossier City. Keynote speaker will be Pam Tebow. Tickets are $20 per person or $200 per table of 8. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (doors at 11 a.m.) Diamond Jacks Casino. 453-9285 or email [email protected].

MARCH 28: EIGHTH ANNUAL ASEANA SPRING FESTIVAL, “SOURSDEY MUT CAMBODIAN FESTIVAL,” 4 to 9 p.m. at the ASEANA Asian Gardens in Downtown Shreveport.

MARCH 28: BUNNY RUN 5K AND EASTER ON THE RIVER, presented by ANECA Federal Credit Union, Metro PCS and Townsquare Media Shreveport. An entire fun-filled day of Easter celebration starting with the Bunny Run 5K (8 to 10 a.m.) and following with Easter on the River (10 to 2 p.m.). Stoner Park, Shreveport.Visit sportspectrumusa.com for race application and details.

MARCH 28: HEART OF GOLD 5K, supporting #LoveForLiza. Presented by the LSU Health Shreveport Medical School’s student government. Register through Sportspectrum, $20 until March 21, $25 the week before and $30 the day of. Contact Chris Trosclair at [email protected] or 573-2874. Visit the event page at: www.sportspectrumusa.com/events/heartof-gold-5k.

MARCH 28: INTRODUCTORY HANDGUN TRAINING CLASS FOR WOMEN, in-depth training day where we introduce the new and novice female shooter to the various types of handguns. $125 for the day plus two boxes of ammo. This class will be limited to no more than 20 ladies. Please email me for more information regarding this class or to sign up for it. [email protected].

MARCH 28: LOUISIANA MOPAR NATIONALS: 24TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW, A family event presented by the Mopar Magic Unlimited Auto Club. Registration at 8 a.m. Judging at noon and the Awards at 3 p.m. First Baptist Church of Shreveport, 543 Ockley Dr. www.moparmagic.us or call Loyd Overstreet at 210-9641 (no calls after 9 p.m.).

APRIL 4: DANCING WITH THE MEDIA STARS, presented by Susan G. Komen of Northwest Louisiana. Horseshoe Riverdome. For more information on becoming a sponsor or purchasing tickets call 220-7050 or visit komennwla. org.

APRIL 18, 19: THE 41ST ANNUAL MELROSE PLANTATION ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL, sponsored by the Association for the Preservation of Historic Natchitoches. Featuring more than 100 vendors from several states. Opens at 9 a.m. on the first day and 10 a.m. on the second. $5 for adults and $3 for children (6-12). Melrose plantation on State Highway 119 in southern Natchitoches Parish. Visit www. melroseplantation.org.

APRIL 25: JOLIE JARDINS – A GARDEN TOUR, presented by Ruston Garden Club, featuring three beautiful local gardens. A meal provided by First National Bank will be at the Ruston Lincoln CVB as well as vendors selling unusual crafted goods and herbs. Tickets are $10 at Ruston Lincoln CVB (2111 N. Trenton), Twin Oaks Nursery (630 E. Georgia) and Townsend House (410 N. Bonner) or [email protected].

APRIL 25: ARTINI, featuring artist Micah Harold and music by Engine. Tickets are $55 in advance and $65 at the door. 7 p.m. at the Horseshoe Riverdome.

MAY 2: INNAUGURAL SHREVEPORT DERBY DAY, featuring live music by Flow Tribe, food by Rhino Coffee and an open bar by Wine Country Bistro and Bottle Shop. 21+. Tickets are $85 and can be purchased online at www. derbydayshreveport.com or in person at Rhino Coffee, John Pickens Clothiers, King Hardware or Knox Goodman Boutique. 2 to 6 p.n. at the lawn of R.W. Norton Art Gallery.

MAY 2, 3: LE TOUR DES JARDINS, presented by The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners. This year’s garden tour will take you through nine beautiful private gardens throughout Shreveport. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 2, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on May 3. Advance tickets are $10 and can be purchased at any Citizens National Bank, or by calling the Master Gardeners office at 698-0010. Tickets may also be purchased at any garden on the days of the tour for $15.

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, 7:30-9:30 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: BEGINNER SWING DANCE LESSONS, $8 per person. Starting Tuesday, March 17, and every Tuesday through March and April, 6 to 7 p.m. at Hot Wheels Skating Rink, 3000 Old Minden Rd, Bossier City LA. No partner necessary! Contact Shelia at 294-2651.

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: FREE DANCE LESSONS, every Friday night at Rockin’ Rodeo in Bossier City. Doors at 6:30, lessons at 6:45. 678-3544.

ONGOING: YOGA CLASSES, in the style of Krishnamacarya; all levels welcome. Class fee is by donation. 5:45-6:45 p.m. Mondays; 5:45-7 p.m. Tuesdays. All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 9449 Ellerbe Road. For class details, call 210-7203.

| THEATER/PERFORMANCE

MARCH 5-8: “ALL MY SONS,” Performances begin at 8 p.m., except March 8 begins at 2 p.m. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Pl., Shreveport. $20 for adults and $18 for seniors, students and active military. Email [email protected] or call 424-4439.

MARCH 12-15, 20&21: “BONNIE & CLYDE,” A new musical. 7:30 p.m. March 12-14 , 20; 3 p.m. March 15; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. March 21 at $20 adults, $18 seniors and $15 students. Emmett Hook Center, 550 Common St. Shreveport.

MARCH 13: “SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS,” nominated for a Tony Award for Best Original Score. This production is guaranteed to put a spring in your step and a tune on your lips. $55.50, $45.50, $29.50. 8p.m. at The Strand Theatre, Downtown Shreveport. Email strand@thestrandtheatre. com or call 226-8555.

MARCH 14: “ALL Y’ALL LIVE STORYTELLING LADIES NIGHT,” featuring true stories told love and without notes, from the lives and adventures of unforgettable women. $10 at 7 p.m. Women’s Department Club, 802 Margaret Pl., Shreveport. www.allyallblog.com.

MARCH 16-18, 23-25: “NICHOLAS NICKLEBY,” BPCC presents a dramatization of Charles Dickens’ most theatrical novel. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. and at 2 p.m. March 22 and 29. Call 678-6021 or email [email protected].

APRIL 10-12, 17-19: “SNOW WHITE,” presented by BPCC. Performances are at 7 p.m. on April 10 and 17 and at 2 p.m. April 11, 12, 18 and 19. Call 678-6021 or email theatre@ bnpcc.edu.