| ART/EXHIBITS

AUG. 22: MEREDITH PIPER’S “SOUTHWEST” OPENING RECEPTION, See the southwest inspired artworks of Meredith Piper with an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Rhino coffee. The artworks will remain on display until Sept. 20

THROUGH AUG. 30: “A DIFFERENT PURPOSE,” This mixed media montage by emerging artist Angie Correia. The works are open to the public at Art Workz, located at 517 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

THROUGH AUG. 30: “THE ART OF THE LINE: THE DORE COLLECTION,” The R.W. Norton Research Library is proud to present the remarkable draftsmanship of one of the great masters of the print. With illustrations from popular fairy tales, Dante’s Inferno, Don Quixote and many more. The library is open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. R.W. Norton.

THROUGH AUG. 30: “NATURAL LOUISIANA,” Photography exhibit by Ronnie Maum, Shelby Townsend and Toni Townsend, in the front lobby of Magale Library on the Centenary College campus. Free and open to the public. Call 869-5047.

THROUGH AUG. 31: “VAUDOUX AND SOUTHERN FOLK LORE: TEMPTING LOVE AND FATE,” The artwork at this exhibit will feature southern culture and folklore based on Karen LaBeau and Lynn Laird’s personal stories and experiences in the South. Norsworthy Gallery.

THROUGH SEPT. 16: “A CELEBRATION OF LOUISIANA,” annual Shreveport Art Club’s member show. The exhibit is open to the public and admission is free. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum.

THROUGH SEPT. 30: JIM COPELAND’S ARTWORK, Jim Copeland is the latest artist to be showcased in the Emerging Artist Gallery at the Bossier Art Council, located at 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier.

THROUGH OCT. 31: ART BY MEGAN DAVIS TAYLOR, The Bossier Arts Council is proud to announce that the artworks of Megan Davis Taylor will be on display at Boomtown Casino’s 1800 Prime Steakhouse. A reception celebrating Davis’ work will be Aug. 13. Prime is open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Sunday and from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

THROUGH OCT 31: DONALD JOHNSON ARTWORK, Donald Johnson is an oil painter who paints everything from landscapes to abstracts. His work will be available at the East 70th branch of Community Trust Bank inside the lobby from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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 Drive, 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 & Chris Allen “Jazz Night,” Thursdays.

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. of Montreal, Sept. 3.

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 close 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.

FLYING HEART BREWING: located at 700 Barksdale Blvd. in Bossier City and housed in a historic building that was once home to Bossier City’s Fire House No. 6. The tasting room is open each Friday and Saturday from 4 to 9 p.m. and tours are available at 3:30 p.m. Tours cost $5 and include a pint at the end of the tour. Guests must be 21 or older. Brewskis and Pigskins, a tailgating and cook off event, is noon Sept. 5. Only a limited number of teams are available, so get your entry in now to reserve your spot.

GREAT RAFT BREWING: located at 1251 Dalzell, Shreveport. Open every Thursday and Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 9 p.m. Free tours are available at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.Saturday. Great Raft Ramble, 2 year anniversary party will be noon to 11 p.m., Oct. 10.

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. Shows start at 10 p.m. unless otherwise stated.

LEE’S: 639 E. Kings Hwy., 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 every Monday night. Get Lucky, Aug. 21; Kandu, Aug. 22; Funhouse, Aug. 28; Lost Boys, Aug. 29.

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

NICKY’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 1400 Airline Drive, Bossier City. 6:30 to 10 p.m., Thursdays, Wayne’s FM Karaoke.

NOBLE SAVAGE: 417 Texas St., Shreveport. 221- 1781. Open 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dirty Redd’s Jam Session featuring area artists playing all around good music every Thursday from 8 p.m. to midnight. AJ and the Two Tone Blues Band, 10 p.m., Aug. 29.

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

SHREVEPORT HOUSE CONCERT SERIES: 1508 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. 670-3567. Shows begin at 7 p.m.; Raina Rose, Sept. 13; Bobby Bridger and John Inmon, Sept. 27; Alyse Black, Oct. 11; Sarah Lou Richards, Nov. 8. Go to shreveporthouseconcerts.org/.

STRANGE BREW: 235 Wall St., Shreveport.

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 on Wednesdays and Fridays; Haley Brooke on Thursdays; Nathaniel Hooten on Saturdays.

THE BRASS MONKEY: 3104 Youree Drive, Shreveport. 754- 4231. Shows start at 9 p.m.

THE OFFICE: 1303 Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy., Shreveport. 216-3346. Happy hour every day 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. Gates open at 7 p.m. unless stated otherwise. 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. Call 752-3633. Schedule: Neal McCoy, Aug. 20; Jacob Davis, Aug. 21; Delbert McClinton, Oct. 23.

TIKI BAR: 639 E. Kings Hwy., Shreveport. 868-6355.

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

| MUSIC/ COMEDY

AUG. 22: MUSIC FROM THE BEATLE’S SHEA STADIUM CONCERT AND THE MOVIE “HELP!” Help! is on the way as Ben Herrington and friends perform the iconic Beatles music from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Shreveport Little Theatre. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children (younger than 18), and can be purchased at the door or at www. shreveportlittletheare.org.

AUG. 28-30: ARK-LA-TEX MUSIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL, This free festival showcases local music heritage with local and regional talent. There are 50 bands over the three-day festival in the Red River District in Shreveport. Dates and times: 5 to 10 p.m. Aug. 28; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 29; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 30.

SEPT. 25: “RICKY NELSON REMEMBERED,” Nelson’s twin sons relive the music and memories in their multi-media show featuring hit songs like “Travelin’ Man” and “Hello, Mary Lou.” Show starts at 8 p.m. Call 226-8555. Strand Theatre.

OCT. 1: GODSMACK, The Grammy Awardnominated, multi-platinum Boston hard rock band will perform at the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium with special guests, Sevendust. Go towww.godsmack.com for more information and ticket information.

OCT. 28: MADSTONE PRESENTS CELTIC WOMAN, This unique musical ensemble that has become a cultural phenomenon will hit the stage at Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $29-99 and can be purchased by calling the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 841-4196, any Ticketmaster location, or online at ticketmaster.com.

NOV. 1: MARILYN MANSON, The controversial front man who became a ’90s staple will perform at Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. Doors open at 8 p.m. with the show starting at 9 p.m. Tickets are $50 for general admission on the floor; reserved seats are $37.50 and $45. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 841-4196, any Ticketmaster location, or online at ticketmaster.com.

DEC 1: THE GUITAR EVENT OF THE YEAR - JOE BONAMASSA, Tickets range from $69 to $99 and doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m. at The Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 841-4196, any Ticketmaster location, or online at ticketmaster.com.

| SPECIAL EVENTS

AUG. 20: STAN THE RECORD MAN LEWIS RETRO EXHIBITION, Stan Lewis has sold, released and distributed more music than anyone else in Shreveport’s history. Join artspace as Shreveport pays tribute with a retro exhibition looking back at the life of Stan Lewis with an opening reception from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is free and refreshments and a cash bar will be available. artspace.

AUG. 21-23: GEEK’D CON, Geeks throughout the Ark-La-Tex will unite for this three-day conference that will feature national headliners from the comic, video game, TV and film world. Tickets prices range from $5 to $20. Go to www.geekdcon.com.

AUG. 22: USA DANCE ANNIVERSARY, Join USA Dance as they celebrate their 50th anniversary with this special performance by Robin and the Mystics Band from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Kings Highway Christian Church, located at 806 Kings Hwy., Shreveport. Tickets are $12 at the door for members and $14 for non-members.

AUG. 22: ATHENIANS: MANSFIELD FEMALE COLLEGE, Learn about Mansfield Female College and its evolution, role in the Civil War, and the murder of one of its presidents in 1883. The cost to attend is $4 per person; $2 for seniors 62 and over; free for children younger than 3. Call 872-1474 or 1-888-677-6267.

AUG. 22, 29, SEPT. 5: ADULT ACTING CLASSES, Shreveport Little Theatre Academy Young is enrolling interested adults in acting classes taught by veteran director and actor, Mary Joris. Classes are for beginners and veterans and are held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Shreveport Little Theatre, located at 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439 to enroll. The cost is $185 for all five classes.

AUG. 28-30: ARK-LA-TEX MUSIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL, This festival promotes, perpetuates, encourages, and preserves the musical heritage in the Ark- La-Tex with this annual event. The festival showcases local and regional talents and recognizes the local music greats, too! Festival is held in the Red River District in Shreveport. Times include: 5 to 10 p.m., Aug. 28; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Aug. 29; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 30. For more information on the festival and acts, go to their Facebook page, facebook. com/Thearklatexmusichertagefestival.

AUG. 29: OPEN HOUSE AT SANDY’S DANCE CENTER, Anyone interested in dance is invited to this open house to include free dance lessons, dance demonstrations, and door prizes. Different lessons and demonstrations will be given from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Sandy’s Dance Center, 111 Dalton St., Shreveport. Call 465-4534.

AUG. 31, SEPT. 1: ACT AUDITIONS FOR “TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD” AND “SHREK,” Academy of Children’s Theatre will hold auditions for these two shows FROM 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on both dates at 1660 East Bert Kouns, Ste. 200, Shreveport. For more information call, 212-2822 or email [email protected].

SEPT. 4: VETERAN’S JOB AND RESOURCE FAIR, Veterans, active duty military members and their spouses are welcome to attend this event that aims to help provide an opportunity for business to identify with well experienced and highly motivated veterans looking for work. The event is from noon to 4 p.m. at the Bossier Civic Center. For more information, contact Monique Roux, at 318-746-0252 or [email protected].

SEPT. 4: BAYOU GATOR HUNT, This annual event benefits the Evergreen Life Services and is a thrilling and exciting experience for the entire family that is a professional guided gator hunt in Delacroix. Reserve your spot today by calling 337-564-2987.

SEPT. 5: THE AMERICAN LEGION CROSS LAKE FLOTILLA, Let Freedom Ring with this annual fundraiser to support local veteran and youth causes. Opening ceremony is at 11:30 a.m. at American Legion Club located at 5315 South Lakeshore Dr. The event lasts until 8 p.m. and is full of contests, food, entertainment, fun and a celebrity dunking booth new this year. For more information, call 636-7261.

SEPT. 6, RED RIVER MARGARITA POUR OFF, The inaugural Red River Margarita Pour Off featuring Jose Cuervo and 1800 Tequila is a margarita competition between the best restaurants and bars in Shreveport- Bossier City. Come sample all of them and vote for your favorite this from 3 to 7 p.m. at Mall St. Vincent, 1133 St. Vincent Ave., Shreveport. Tickets are $30 at the door; $25 presale; group tickets $20 each; VIP $50 each. It’s a winner take all cash prize, WWE champion belt and title for best margarita in Shreveport-Bossier City. From traditional to craft cocktail and all in between.

SEPT. 11: AN EVENING WITH LT. COL. OLIVER NORTH, USMC, This best-selling author and military correspondent will is the guest of honor at a special fundraiser to benefit Caddo-bossier Crime Stoppers at Sam’s Town Casino and Hotel Ballroom. Tickets are $150 per person, and can be purchased atwww.aneveningwith. info. Call 617-9805 or 936-0298.

SEPT. 12 ARK-LA-TEX GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION’S MONTHLY MEETING, Historian Mike Montgomery will be the featured speaker at this month’s meeting with this presentation on “The Colonization of America and the Settlement of Louisiana” and will detail the European factors that influenced the colonization of the New World from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Randle T. Moore Center, 3101 Fairfield Ave (corner of Fairfield Ave and Kings Hwy), Shreveport. This program is free and open to the public. Call 746-1851 or email [email protected].

SEPT. 12: DICE & DAISIES BUNCO TOURNAMENT, P.E.O. Chapter BL is hosting this tournament to benefit Women’s Education. The tournament is from 2 to 6 p.m. at Broadmoor Presbyterian Church, located at 1915 Grover Place, Shreveport. Registration is $25 per person to include one entry, one raffle ticket, and light refreshments. Registration closes Aug. 21.

SEPT. 19: SHREVEPORT MINI MAKER FAIRE, This community-based learning event is a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness where people show what they are making and learning. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Centenary College Fitness Center. For more information, visit shreveportmakerfaire.com.

SEPT. 26, SUSAN G. KOMEN OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA’S RACE FOR THE CURE, This annual race raises funds and awareness for breast cancer and is a celebration of life after breast cancer, a tribute to those who have lost the battle with the disease. The race includes a 5K walk/run, a mile fun run, a Kids for the Cure area, survivor area, teams village and more. The race starts at 8 am. in Shreve City and to register or donate, go to komennwla.org/. Volunteers are also needed for the event. If interested, call 220-7050. Shreve City, near the Walmart parking lot.

NOV. 12-14: TORUK THE FIRST FLIGHT, This new Cirque du Soleil touring show inspired by James Cameron’s movie Avatar, is coming to the CenturyLink Center in Bossier City. Tickets are on sale now, and can be purchased at www.cirquedusoleil.com/toruk.

SATURDAYS THROUGH AUG. 29: SHREVEPORT FARMERS MARKET, with 140 booths of locally grown produce, meat, honey, plants, artisan food products and Market Cafe. The farmers market takes place in Festival Plaza at 101 Crockett St. from Market Street to Commerce Street. Saturday markets take place from 7 a.m. to noon through Aug. 29.

SUMMER CONCERTS EVERY SUNDAY THROUGH AUG. 30, Shopping and music come together during this summer concert series at King’s Antique Mall, located at 133 Kings Hwy. Every Sunday a local artist will perform a free concert to patrons from 2 to 6 p.m. Store hours on Sundays are noon to 6 p.m. Haley Brooke, Aug. 9; Robert Jordan “Banjo Bob,” Aug. 16; Thomas Keys, Aug. 23; Buddy Flett, Aug. 30

| THEATER/PERFORMANCE

OCT. 2-10: “MOTHERS & SONS,” A timely and provocative new play by Terrance McNally directed by Jared Watson at the East Bank Theater. Tickets go on sale Sept. 14 and are $15 for adults and $10 for students. Go to www.bossierarts.org.

OCT. 15-18, 22-25: “PETER PAN” THE MUSICAL, This story is one of the most beloved and family favorites. This high-flying TONY Award-winning musical has been performed around the world for 60 years, and the BPCC and the Cavalier Players are bringing to the stage. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of the Sunday shows, which begin at 2 p.m. Call 678-6021 or email [email protected].