|ART/EXHIBITS

OCT. 20: TRUFFLE PARTY, Hosted by the Rainforest Art Foundation at 710 Travis Street, Shreveport, black truffle-infused mushroom pasta and chocolate truffles will complement the photography exhibit, “Wild Mushrooms of the Rainforest” by Mother Nature and unknown photographers. Admission is free with suggested $10 donation to benefit Rainforest Art Foundation. Guests will be entered into a door prize by voting for their favorite Don Edwards painting in the “Walk on the Wild Side with Don Edwards” exhibition (excluding the Duck Stamp painting). The winner will choose a 20” x 30” canvas giclée of their choice valued at $450, including frame.

THROUGH OCT. 30: HOOVER WATERCOLOR SOCIETY, InC. 2015 MEMBERSHIP SHOW, is a juried show open to all members at the Norsworthy Fine Arts Gallery, located at 214 Texas Street, Shreveport.

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. 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.

THROUGH OCT. 31: HOOVER WATERCOLOR SOCIETY ANNUAL FALL SHOW, See and shop beautiful works by regional artists at the annual juried fall show at the Norsworth Fine Arts Gallery, located at 214 Texas St., Shreveport. Gallery hours are from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 12 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; by appointment, call 424-6764.

THROUGH NOV. 28: SHREVEPORT PASTEL SOCIETY, The Bossier Arts Council’s East Bank Gallery welcomes the artists of the Shreveport Pastel Society. Go to www.bossierarts.org. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

THROUGH NOV. 29: EYEWITNESS TO HISTORY: THE CIVIL WAR, Visit the R. W. Norton Art Gallery rare and antiquarian collection for books that tell first hand accounts of the Civil War.

THROUGH NOV. 29: KENT ULLBERG: “A RETROSPECTIVE,” The show displays 50 of Kent Ullberg’s works from his more than 250 smaller pieces along with five large scale photographs of some of his monument at R. W. Norton Art Gallery.

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

2 JOHNS 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. Pleasures, Oct. 16; Rebirth Brass Band, Nov. 6.

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: Chris Janson, Oct. 16; 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.

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 Mondaythrough 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 throughSaturday.

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.

GREAT RAFT BREWING: located at 1251 Dalzell, Shreveport. Open every Thursday and Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturdayfrom noon to 9 p.m. Free tours are available at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. 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. 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. Kandu, Oct. 16, 17, 31; Rex Goliath, Oct. 23; Funhouse, Oct. 30.

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.

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.; Sarah Lou Richards, Nov. 8; Mark Stuart, Nov. 22; Jan. 17, Wild Ponies; March 19, Dayna Kurtz, May 1, Rebecca Loebe. Go to shreveporthouseconcerts.org/. STRAnGE BREW: 235 Wall St., Shreveport. SUPERIOR GRILL: 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869- 3243. Live music

| MUSIC/COMEDY

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 atticketmaster.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 atticketmaster.com.

NOV. 21: SSO RISING STARS: MENDELSSOHN VIOLIN CONCERTO, Welcome 22-year-old William Hagen (third prize winner of the 2015 Queen Elisabeth International Music Competition—the highest ranking American since 1980) to the stage for the sublime violin concerto by Mendelssohn. The concert opens with a unique work by Haydn featuring SSO principal musicians and includes Beethoven’s sunny Symphony No. 8. The concerts begins at 7:30 p.m. at RiverView Theater with Michael Butterman as the conductor. Free Concert Conversation starts at 6:40 p.m. Free shuttle service starts at 6:30 p.m. Shuttle picks up at Regions Bank parking garage at the corner of Milam and Market streets. To purchase tickets, go to www.shreveportsymphony.com.

EVERY SUNDAY THROUGH NOV. 22, WERNICK METHOD BLUEGRASS JAM WORKSHOP, Singer/ songwriter Amelia Blake will teach a six week “slow jam” bluegrass workshop, using the Wernick Method. Pete Wernick, of the renowned band HotRize, is known as “Dr. Banjo” in bluegrass circles. Believing that anyone can learn to play and sing, he pioneered a method of teaching new musicians and “closet pickers” to jam. All bluegrass instruments, all skill levels are welcome. Ability to play just a few chords is all that’s required. The workshop will be 2:30 to 6 p.m. and the workshop will be held at 516 Texas Street in downtown Shreveport. Go to bgjam.com, or email Amelia at Amelia@ameliablake.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

OCT. 15, 22: PROVENANCE FALL FARMERS MARKET, Provenance is excited to host fall farmers markets and concerts from 4 to 8 p.m. at Windrush Park. The events are free and will feature fresh produce, meats, handmade crafts, local art, ready to eat food, and much more. Live bands start at 5 p.m. and include Robert Duncan Band, Oct. 15; Christina Langston Band, Oct. 22.

OCT. 16: FAMILY FUN FEST, Family Fun Fest is a free event that is open to the public in partnership with CHRISTUS Health Shreveport-Bossier and the Broadmoor Neighborhood Association. The community is invited to join us for a night of family fun with face painting, character appearances, fitness fun and “Big Hero 6” on the big outdoor screen provided by SPAR. $1 food and beverages will be available in addition to a food truck. This is a gift to the community, and a great way to raise awareness for all of the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals programs at CHRISTUS Health Shreveport-Bossier.

OCT. 17: LADIES MEMBERSHIP TEA, The local Woman’s Republican Club of Shreveport is hosting a membership tea at 3 p.m. at Glenwood Tea Room, located at 3310 Line Ave., Shreveport.

OCT. 17: RUN WITH THE NUNS, This year, you can “Run With The Nuns” in whatever way suits you best: by motorcycle, by foot, by two wheels! The event now includes a 5K and 10K for runners and bicycle tours for cyclists. Registration is $35 by Oct. 14 and includes T-shirt, breakfast and lunch. For a schedule of events and to register, go to www.runwiththenuns.com

OCT. 17: INTERNATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY DAY, Archaeologists from the National Park Service, Cultural Resources Analysts, Inc. and Stephen F. Austin University will demonstrate archaeological techniques, equipment and identify artifacts brought in by visitors at Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Archaeology Day activities are free with regular Center admission.

OCT. 17: COCREATIVE FALL FEST, This inaugural collective of artists, musicians, visionaries, and dreamers is hosted by Agora Borealis and is free for all ages from 2 to 8 p.m. Bring the family out for music, art, food and lots of fun.

OCT. 17: FALL GARDEN TOUR, The R.W. Norton Art Gallery will be hosting our first Fall Garden Tour in partnership with the Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners and the Shreveport Garden Study Club from 10 a.m. to noon. Experienced volunteers will be available at various spots throughout the ground to answer questions and offer helpful gardening advice. Get free tickets at www.eventbrite.com and come enjoy a botanical journey. Garden photography will be allowed at this special event to ticket holders only.

OCT. 24: BAKE SALE FOR YOGIE AND FRIENDS CAT SANCTUARY, This fall bake sale and fundraiser will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Petco, located at 6596 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Proceeds go toward Yogie and Friends Cat Sanctuary that takes care of special needs domestic cats.

OCT. 24: ASEANA AUTUMN FESTIVAL, The Jazziana will perform and admission is free to the public. 4 to 9 p.m. ASEANA Asian Gardens of Shreveport. For volunteer information or to participate as a vendor, contact Mary Grace De Joya-Vea at mdejoyavea@yahoo.com or 401-8078.

OCT. 24: MASTER GARDENER’S FALL BULB SALE, The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners present their annual sale from 8 a.m. to noon at Randle T. Moore Center on Fairfield Ave. at Kings Highway. Over 5,000 heirloom bulbs that thrive in the South will be for sale.

OCT. 27: SHREVEPORT OKTOBERFEST 2015, Oktoberfest returns with live music, German-style beer, OktoberFeast buffet and more at Zocolo’s from 2 to 6 p.m.

OCT. 29: ATHENA LUNCHEON, The Annual ATHENA Awards is presented by the Bossier Chamber of Commerce and the Business Development Connection of the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce. Presented to an individual, who is honored for professional excellence, community service and for actively assisting women in their professional development. 11 a.m. Call Jana Morgan at 746-0252 or by email at jana@bossierchamber.com.

THROUGH OCT. 31: PUMPKIN PATCH AT PROVENANCE COMMUNITY, Bring the entire family out for this free fall event. Purchase pumpkins of all sizes, take pictures on hay bales, and participate in various activities. All proceeds from pumpkin sales will benefit The Montessori School for Shreveport. The pumpkin patch is open 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays; and noon to 7 p.m. Sundays; closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Call 683-0399.

EVERY THURSDAY THROUGH NOV. 5: ART OF THE BAND, Hear bands perform their hit songs starting at 6 p.m. artspace will have the café open and a cash bar ready for people wanting to see the live aspect of “Art of the Band.” Cost $10/person. Art of the Band line up: Twang Darkly, Oct. 22; Wall Chargers, Oct. 29; Trepid/Ian Quiet, Nov. 5.

NOV. 7: THE DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL: A CELEBRATION OF LIFE, Celebrate this traditional Mexican holiday with altars, crafts, music, face painting, folkloric dances, games and new this year a parade of calaveras (skulls) and calacas (skeletons). Presented by Voces Castellanas. 1 to 4 p.m. Columbia Park. Free admission.

NOV. 14 ARK-LA-TEX GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING, This month’s featured speaker is John Agan, historian and author. The meeting is from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Randle T. Moore Center, 3101 Fairfield Ave (corner of Fairfield Ave and Kings Hwy), Shreveport. His presentation will be “Stories Behind the Stones” (History of the Minden Cemetery and stories about some of those buried there). Genealogist Phil Adderley will also present “Probing into Probate Records (First of two part series).” This program is free and open to the public. Call 746- 1851 or email jjohnson747@suddenlink.net.

NOV. 18 - JAN. 8: “RECYCLED SCULPTURES” BY JOHN NORWOOD, This New York City artists will show his work for the first time at the Rainforest Art Foundation in Louisiana. The exhibit opens, Nov. 18 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with a Museum Member dinner at 7 p.m. at the Rainforest Foundation, located at 710 Travis Street, Shreveport. Admission is free with a suggested $10 donation. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served. The opening will also feature the 2014-2015 Kids Can exhibit “Oceans of Adaptation” featuring the recycled bottle fish created by children and volunteers in the community at various events throughout the year.

NOV. 22: GENCOM GENEALOGICAL COMPUTER SOCIETY MEETING, If you are new to family tree maker or have been using it for many years, please joins us from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Broadmoor Branch Library, 1212 Captain Shreve Drive, Shreveport for the presentation on “Getting the Most Out of Family Tree Maker.” The presentation will teach the basics of how to easily build your family tree and preserve your family legacy with Family Tree Maker, the #1 selling family history software. The meeting is free and open to the public. Call 773-7406 or emailjgjones09@gmail.com.

SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: INVENTORS CLUB, Do you have an idea or an invention? Join the Shreveport Bossier Inventors Association at CoHab. Call 349-3857 or email sbia_ideal@ yahoo.com.

| THEATER/PERFORMANCE

OCT. 15-18, 22-25: “PETER PAN” THE MUSICAL, This story is one of the most beloved and family favorites. This highflying 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 emailtheatre@bpcc.edu.

OCT. 22-24: “13” A hilarious, coming-of-age musical about discovering that “cool” is sometimes where we least expect it. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown, “13” is a musical about fitting in – and standing out. All performances start at 7 p.m. with an additional performance at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Emmett Hook Center, located at 550 Common St., Shreveport. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for students. Call 218-9978.

OCT. 31: CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE: HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA, Celebrate Halloween Circus style with a special show celebrating the spookiest holiday of all. Featuring aerialists, jugglers and surprises – it’s a hit with all ages! The concerts begins at 7:30 p.m. at RiverView Theater with Michael Butterman as the conductor. Go towww.shreveportsymphony.com.

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 atwww. cirquedusoleil.com/toruk.

FEB. 5: “H.M.S. PINAFORE” OPERA DINNER, Join the Shreveport Opera for an evening of fine wine, exquisite cuisine and thrilling opera! enjoy great music as you meet the principal artists for upcoming productions. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. at The Shreveport Club, 410 Travis Street. Tickets are $80 and can be purchased online atwww.shreveportopera.org or by calling 227-9503.

APRIL 7: DEAD MAN WALKING, Join the Shreveport Opera for an evening of fine wine, exquisite cuisine and thrilling opera! Enjoy great music as you meet the principal artists for upcoming productions. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. at The Shreveport Club, 410 Travis Street. Tickets are $80 and can be purchased online at www.shreveportopera. orgor by calling 227-9503.