ENTERTAINMENT/FUN/THEATER/DANCE/MUSIC/CASINOS

| ART/EXHIBITS

THROUGH FEB. 13: “SELFIES: FROM DIGITAL TO PHYSICAL,” Selfies, the president, rock stars, famous athletes and everyone in between have all become obsessed with self images on the cell phone. These icons of self reflection are the focus of Northwest Louisiana artist Amanda Roe’s most recent work opening at artspace. THROUGH MARCH 31: ART BY BRAD SMITH, The Bossier Arts Council is happy to announce Brad Smith as the latest local artist for the Emerging Artist Gallery. Smith is a largely self-taught painter who works various styles and subject matters. An opening reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Bossier Arts Council, located at 630 Barksdale Blvd. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. FEB. 4-27: FIGURES AND FLORA ART SHOW, Local artist Meredith Piper will showcase her latest exhibit at The Agora Borealis through Feb. 27. This opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. is open to the public. FEB. 2- MARCH 31: CREATIVE ART CONNECTION, The Bossier Arts Council will feature the works of this nonprofit organization that displays fine art works from all craftsmen. The opening reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd. www.bossierarts. org or all 741-8310. FEB. 8: CREATIVE ART CONNECTION, is happy to host featured artist, Marilyn Crouch. She will do a demonstration in mixed media incorporating recycled material with acrylics and spray paint. Refreshments at 6 p.m. The general meeting at 6:30 p.m. Bossier Arts Council Annex, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call Carolyn Pitts at 318- 965-0798. Guests welcome. FEB. 13: “NON OBJECTIVE PAINTINGS BY JERRY WRAY,” Light up your rooms with these large, colorful painting from the Pouring Series by nationally renowned, local artist, Jerry Wray. An opening reception will be from 3 to 5 p.m. at Norsworthy Fine Art Gallery. FEB. 13: “CREOLE WORLD: PHOTOGRAPHS OF NEW ORLEANS AND LATIN CARIBBEAN SPHERE” is a new exhibit at Centenary College’s Meadows Museum that features the photography of Richard Sexton, with more than 50 vibrant images on loan from The Historic New Orleans Collection. A free opening reception sponsored by the Friends of the Meadows Museum will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sexton will give a gallery talk at 6 p.m. In conjunction with the exhibition, the Meadows will host a free lecture by Centenary sociology professor Dr. Loren Demerath at 6:30 p.m. March 2 titled “The Good (Social) Life in Lesser Developed Countries,” based on his original research. THROUGH APRIL 30: ARTWORK OF MIKE TORMA, The Bossier Arts Council presents Mike Torma’s artwork on display at Boomtown Casino’s 1800 Prime Steakhouse. An opening reception is Feb. 11 with food and wine pairings by Chef Konstantin Plavnik and music by Twang Darkly. THROUGH MAY 15: #HASHTAGGING HISTORY EXHIBIT, This special exhibit will explore famous hashtags as well as a unique look at historical figures through a modern format. The exhibit is in the North Wing Exhibition Galleries. 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. Tuesdaythrough 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. 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. 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 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 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. for karaoke and 4 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 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 Saturday From 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, Feb. 5, 6, 19, 20; Funhouse, Feb. 12, 26;; Katalyst Feb. 13; Jason Sepulvado, Feb. 27. 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.; Dayna Kurtz, March 19; Trout Fishing in America, April 3; Rebecca Loebe, May 1. Gotoshreveporthouseconcerts.org/. STRANGE BREW: 235 Wall St., Shreveport. SUPERIOR GRILL: 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869- 3243. Live music. WHAT’S ON TAP: 1207 Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy., Shreveport 869-2422. Happy Hour daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Showing college football on 15 different TVs and 33 beers on tap. WHAT’S ON TAP II: 2369 Airline Drive Bossier City. 747-5505 Happy Hour daily 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Serving food and showing college football on 18 different TVs and 23 beers on tap.

| MUSIC/COMEDY

FEB 6: FESTIVAL OF LAUGHS, Top veteran comedians Mike Epps, Sommore, Earthquake and Tony Rock will hit the stage at the CenturyLink Center. Tickets are available at www. ticketmaster.com. FEB. 10: DEF LEPPARD, Def Leppard’s influential career includes numerous hit singles and groundbreaking multiplatinum albums including two of the best-selling albums of all time. Their new tour will stop at the CenturyLink Center in Bossier and will capture the group’s legendary tracks, bringing together classic Leppard hits. Go to www. defleppard. com. FEB. 18: COLE SWINDELL, Country singer/songwriter, Cole Swindell will play at the Historic Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium March 20. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.General admission. Tickets are $29.50 and will be $33.50 the day of the show.

FEB. 19: DIANA ROSS, The legendary singer will stop at the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium on her In the Name of Love Tour. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Reserved seats. FEB. 20: GILBERT & SULLIVAN’S HMS PINAFORE, The Shreveport Opera presents this hilarious operttaa from the famous team of Gilbert and Sullivan sung in English with English surtitles projected above the stage. Tickets are $25-$90 and $15 for students. www.shreveportopera.org. FEB. 23: THE BROADWAY TENORS, Three of musical theater’s best leading men transport you to the Golden Age and back again in a thrilling and moving evening of Broadway’s most beloved hits from South Pacific, West Side Story, Les Misérables, Jersey Boys and more. Single tickets start at $20; students $12. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. at RiverView Theater. www.shreveportsymphony.com. FEB. 28: FAMILY CONCERT: DR. SEUSS’S THE SNEETCHES, Discover how the Sneetches learned to set aside their differences and live together in harmony, an important message in today’s world – told and illustrated by the everengaging Dr. Seuss with music by Lorenzo Palomo. The event is free and open to the public. Showtime is 3 p.m. at RiverView Theater. www.shreveportsymphony.com. MARCH 6: THE MARY JACOBS SMITH SINGER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION, will be held in Anderson Auditorium – Hurley School of Music at Centenary College of Louisiana. The competition starts at 1 p.m. Admission is free. MARCH 11: ROBERT PLANT & THE SENSATIONAL SPACE SHIFTERS, Rock legend, Robert Plant will perform live at the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium with special guest The Sonics. Tickets are on sale now at www. ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-80-745-3000. The show starts at 8 p.m. MARCH 12: LUKE BRYAN, Country superstar, Luke Bryan, will bring his Kill the Lights Tour to the CenturyLink Center with special guest, Dustin Lynch. Tickets are available at www. livenation.com. MARCH 19: LUX AETERNA, Join the Centenary College and Northwestern State University Choirs with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra for the ethereal and uplifting performance by Morten Lauridsen. Paired with the incomparable symphonic style of Finnish master, Jean Sibelius, this promises to be a luminous evening. Free Concert Conversation at 6:40 p.m.; showtime at 7:30 p.m. at RiverView Theater. Single tickets start at $19; students $12. www. shreveportsymphony.com. MARCH 25: STAR TREK: THE ULTIMATE VOYAGE, Rediscover 50 years of Star Trek film, television and music at this one of a kind concert at the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now with reserved seating at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Show starts at 7 p.m. MARCH 28: HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS, The Globetrotters are preparing for their most epic tour in history as the world famous team celebrated its 90th anniversary World Tour with a stop at the CenturyLink Center. Tickets are available at the box office, www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000. APRIL 22: CARRIE UNDERWOOD, Seven-time Grammy winner and Pollstar’s three-time top female country touring artist, Carrie Underwood will bring her Storyteller Tour - Stories in the Round, to the CenturyLink Center. Tickets are available at www. ticketmaster.com. APRIL 23: JOHNNY RIVERS, With 17 Gold records, 29 chart hits, two Grammy Awards, and more than 30 million records, Johnny Rivers continues to perform his big hits like “Secret Agent Man,” “Memphis,” “Maybelline,” “Mountain of Love,” “Midnight Special,” “Seventh Son” and so many beloved others. The show starts at 8 p.m. at the Strand Theatre. Tickets are on sale by calling 1-800-313-6373. APRIL 24: ZZ TOP, Known for their hits such as “Sharp Dressed Man” and “Legs,” this American rock band is set to play the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. Doors open at 6 p.m. and show is at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www. tickemaster.com. APRIL 28: MODEST MOUSE, Indie-rock stars, Modest Mouse will play at the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium as a part of their latest tour. Tickets are on sale now through www. ticketmaster.com. APRIL 30: PINES OF ROME ORCHESTRA SPECTACULAR, Shreveport Symphony Orchestra’s last seasonal classical masterworks concert features the original “surround sound” experience, Pines of Rome, and other nature-inspired orchestral showpieces.Showtime is 7:30 p.m. at RiverView Theater. Tickets start at $19; students $12. www. shreveportsymphony.com. APRIL 30: DIAMOND RIO, The Professional Fire Fighters Association of Louisiana is holding this benefit concert at the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. The doors open at 3 p.m. and the show starts at 4 p.m. Call, 225-360-3380 or www.pfflouisiana.org.

| THEATER/PERFORMANCE ‘Red’ Feb. 12-20, East Bank Theatre

MAY 13: OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE, This live concert show combines the comedy and hits from the original movie and pays homage to Chicago’s rich history of blues, Gospel and soul music. Upbeat and uplifting, The Official Blues Brothers Revue is fun for all ages. Featuring Wayne Catania as Jake and Kieron Lafferty as Elwood. The show starts at 8 p.m. at the Strand Theatre. Tickets are on sale by calling 1-800-313-6373.

| SPECIAL EVENTS

FEB. 3: “PROTECT YOURSELF,” a free legal workshop for women on Identity Theft, Consumer Scams and Predatory Lending Practices will be offered from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Broadmoor Branch Library. This workshop is the second in a series co-sponsored by the YWCA of Northwest Louisiana and Legal Services of North Louisiana. Attorneys from Legal Services will present helpful information for women on these topics relating to personal and financial safety. This workshop is open to the public and light refreshments will be served. There is no fee to attend, but registration is encouraged. To register for the workshop, please call the YWCA at 550-4417 or email atywcanwla@gmail.com. FEB. 5: KREWE OF GEMINI LOADING FLOATS PARTY, Celebrate with the Krewe of Gemini as they kick off their 27th year by loading their floats. The music and celebration begins at 5 p.m. with a blessing by Monsignor Carson Lacaze at 6 p.m. at the Krewe of Gemini Den. FEB. 6: KREWE OF GEMINI PARADE, The oldest parade in Shreveport-Bossier modern era and one of the largest Mardi Gras parades in North Louisiana will begin at 4 p.m. downtown and take the Clyde Fant Parkway parade route. FEB. 6: LOUISIANA CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT CLASS, Meet all the requirements for Louisiana CHP Training. Must be a Louisiana resident, 21 years of age, a valid Louisiana state issued picture ID and even if your home of record is out of state, contact for details. Cost is $125. www. arcschp.com. FEB. 7: KREWE OF HIGHLAND PARADE, the last major parade of the Mardi Gras season will begin at 1 p.m. at Gilbert Drive and Gregg Ave. in the Highland neighborhood via Creswell Ave., Centenary Blvd., and Olive St. The Krewe of Highland parade is known for its quirky traditions and unique “throws,” including floats that throw grilled hot dogs, ramen noodles and more. FEB.9: MARDI GRAS, KING CAKE AND BEER PAIRING, live music from Honey and the Pillow Mountain Boys from 6 to 8 p.m. Three different delicious king cake creations from Southern Faire will be paired with three Great Raft Brewing beers. Guests will receive a slice of each king cake and a five-ounce sample of each beer with your ticket. Participate in an optional king cake and beer pairing for $10. Tickets online at http://kingcake.bpt.me/. 4 to 9 p.m. 1251 Dalzell St. Shreveport. FEB. 9: SHREVEPORT BIRD STUDY GROUP, The next meeting is at 6:30 p.m. at the LSUS Museum Annex and Dr. Timothy Fotinos will be the guest speaker. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 347-3134. FEB. 11: FOR THE LOVE OF BEER, a night of romance, love and beer. Flying Heart Brewing’s newest creation, Chernyy Dym, a Smoked Russian Imperial Stout, will make its debut. For $20, patrons will get a choice of unique meats and cheese, a sampler flight of beer to pair perfectly with each and finish with a dessert. The first 30 love-doves, or single-and-ready-to mingles in the door will receive a one-ofa-kind, personally branded Flying Heart creation. 6: 30 p.m. 700 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. FEB. 11,18, 25: BPCC BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS, Bossier Parish Community College will celebrate Black History Month with events that will allow the community to study and experience the impact of African Americans through the lens of American History. This year’s theme “BPCC Celebrates Black History: American History” will focus on honoring and the achievements and milestones of Black Americans. Hallowed Grounds: Landmarks Associated with African American History is Feb. 11; Black History Month Literary Salon is Feb. 18; Black History Month Cantata is Feb. 25 featuring BPCC Gospel Choir All events are at 11:30 a.m. in Building A Lobby. FEB. 13: LIZZIE VELASQUEZ Q&A, The Ballengee Foundation presents this brunch and Q&A with Lizzie Velasquez after a screening of her film at the Robinson Film Center. She chronicles her journey from cyber-bullying victim to global anti-bullying activist in her film “A BRAVE HEART: The Lizzie Velasquez Story.” General admission tickets are $25 or $20 for students and can be purchased in advance at www. robinsonfilmcenter.org. FEB. 14: ROMANCE UNDER THE STARS, Spend this Valentine’s Day under the stars for a romantic evening with your special someone at Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center. Enjoy a candlelit dinner by Ernest’s Orleans Restaurant as violinists serenade you and your fellow diners. Then stargaze on our rooftop terrace and experience the romance as you dance underneath the stars inside our Space Dome Planetarium. All couples receive a long-stem red rose and special Valentine’s Day gift. 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. www. eventbrite.com/e/romance-under-the-stars-2016-tickets- 20428050850?aff=efbevent. FEB. 14: PARTY WITH PASSION, A Valentine’s Day celebration at the Remington Suite Hotel. An authentic Mexican dinner provided by Ki’ Mexico and musical performances by The Beauty Realm & The Previous Darlings. Dress Code: Think Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Costumes are not required, but encouraged. Doors open at6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Tickets available at partywithpassion.brownpapertickets.com/. FEB. 14: SAINTE TERRE VALENTINE’S DINNER, Treat your sweetheart to a romantic evening featuring an exciting menu paired with fabulous wines. Live music will be provided by the talented Elm’s District band from Lake Charles. Seating is limited – reservations required. Go to www. sainteterre.com to purchase tickets. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 190 Nickel Lane in Benton. FEB. 18: GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON, The luncheon features activities and topics aimed to educate on cardiovascular disease, risk factors and heart healthy lifestyles. In addition to the heart healthy luncheon, complimentary health screenings and two 30-minute educational seminars will be offered. Individual tickets for the Northwest Louisiana Go Red For Women luncheon program are $150 and tables of eight are $1,500, payable in advance. To purchase tickets and for more information, call the local AHA office, 318-347-3122. FEB. 19: COOK THE BOOK: DAVID CHANG’S MOMOFUKU, Sainte Terre is hosting a series of cooking classes taught by our very own Chef Holly. The classes will be based off of cookbooks Holly has personally worked on, or believes is significant to kitchen and culinary culture. In this class, learn the art of making both steamed buns and ramen noodles from scratch, in addition to working with pork belly, developing a beautiful dashi and stocks for ramen, and more. $60 per person. 6 to 9 p.m. 190 Nickel Lane in Benton. www. sainteterre.com. FEB. 20: TUFF HEDEMAN CHAMPIONSHIP BULL RIDING, CenturyLink Center. Tickets available at the box office, ticketmaster.com, and by calling 1-800-745-3000. FEB. 20: COCKTAILS AND COUTURE: ALL ABOUT THAT BRAID, enjoy a hands-on class with Robyn Stewart, Faith Good Wojick and Kayce Best from Couture Cosmetics and Salon to learn how to recreate the newest make up trends and boho braids for 2016. Plus, from Cosmopolitans to Chocospressos, the crew from Sainte Terre and Fete LA will teach everyone how to make the best martinis. Each guest will leave with a swag bag full of samples and treats, plus we will have giveaways all evening. Tickets are 50. 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. www. sainteterre.com. FEB. 26-28: SHOPPING FOR A CAUSE, the 15th annual Shreveport-Bossier Spring Market offers a unique Spring shopping experience with over 100 exclusive merchants showcasing gifts for every age! Bossier Civic Center. Tickets available at www.jlsb.org. FEB. 26-28: “DISTRIBUTION OR BUST!” BOOT CAMP, A local (and national) ensemble of behind-the camera guest stars bring their ‘bling’ to a down and dirty, intensive “in the trenches” style workshop that focuses on maximizing sales with modern film distribution platforms at Co-Hab. MARCH 12: ARK-LA-TEX GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION SPRING SEMINAR is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Miciotto Center, St Jude Catholic Church, 4700 Palmetto Road, Benton, (northern extension of Airline Drive). The featured speaker is Lisa Louise Cooke. nationally known author, speaker and producer of GenealogyGems. com.Registration fee is $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers. www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laaltga/ or contact Jim Johnson at 746-1851 or email jjohnson747@suddenlink. net. MARCH 19: BATTLE OF THE GUMBO GLADIATORS, During this competitive gumbo cookoff fundraiser for Volunteers for Youth Justice, teams will compete for cash prizes and bragging rites in seafood, non-seafood, and team spirit categories in addition to the People’s Choice Award. Free. Festival Plaza open at 11 a.m. Gumbo samples may be purchased for $1 each and those who purchase samples may cast votes for the People’s Choice Award. Gumbo tasting begins at noon. Winners in all categories will be announced at 4 p.m. www.gumbogladiators.com. MARCH 20: NICK CAVE “AS IS,” This one-of-a-kind performance with internationally renowned artist, Nick Cave, is the culmination of an eight-month residency where his skills have been taught to the social service organizations of Shreveport Common and hand-picked area artists to be/create the production “AS IS” at the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com. Call 673-6500 or nickcaveasis. com. APRIL 2: CORK, Tickets Shreveport-Bossier’s premier wine event are now available. The fundraiser for Red River Revel is from 2 to 5 p.m. in Festival Plaza. www.corkwinefestival.com. APRIL 16: ARTINI, The Bossier Arts Council is back with the seventh annual fundraiser and competition from 7 to 11 PM at Harrah’s Louisiana Downs with visual art, live music and signature martinis . ARTini helps provide funding for East Bank Theatre, East Bank Gallery, Arts-In-Education programming in Bossier schools, Budding Artists Association and classes and workshops throughout the year. Tickets are on sale now. Call 741-8310 for more information. 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

FEB. 4-6: “STOP KISS” Winner of an Obie Award, the New York Times Best Of 1999, and the 1999 Media Award from GLAAD, Stop Kiss tells the story of two young women in present day New York City, who humorously enter one another’s lives and find mutual affection, fears and desires. Performances will be at Marjorie Lyons Playhouse. Tickets can be purchased online at www.centenary.edu/playhouse/tickets or by calling 869-5242. 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 St. Tickets are $80 and can be purchased online at www.shreveportopera.org or call 227-9503. FEB. 9: PEPPA PIG’S BIG SPLASH, Peppa Pig’s first U.S. live theatrical tour will visit the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. This show brings the hit Nick Jr. TV series to life on stage. Tickets are on sale now at www. ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000. FEB. 12-20: “RED,” This award-winning play is a portrait of an artist’s ambition and vulnerability as he tries to create a definitive work for an extraordinary setting. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. Call 218-9978 or email StateCenterBoxOffice@gmail.com for more information. FEB. 18: “ANNIE,” The world’s best-loved musical returns in time-honored form. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin, this production of Annie is a brand new incarnation of the iconic original. The show starts at 8 p.m. at the Strand Theatre. Tickets are on sale by calling 1-800-313-6373. MARCH 2: BLUE MAN GROUP, Experience the award winning show that combines music, technology and comedy that is entertaining, innovative and energetic at the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $69-99 and are at the CenturyLink Center Box Office by calling 747-2501 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. MARCH 6: TYLER PERRY’S “MADEA ON THE RUN,” Tyler Perry stars in this limited schedule run as Madea, the age-old brash matriarch in trouble with the authorities who seeks refuge with her long-time friend “Bam.” Two showings of this play at the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium are at 4 and 7:30 p.m. Visit www. ticketmaster.com or call 1-800-745-3000 to buy tickets. MARCH 11: “JOSEPH AND THE TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT,” One of the most enduring shows of all time, Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s timeless musical is the irresistible family story about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son. The show starts at 8 p.m. at the Strand Theatre. Calling 1-800- 313-6373. 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.org.