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ENTERTAINMENT/FUN/THEATER/DANCE/MUSIC/CASINOS

| ART/EXHIBITS:

‘Vitamin Sea: Salt Water and Sunshine’ Through May 29, Orgin’s Bank

| ART/EXHIBITS

MARCH 10-APRIL 9: MEREDITH PIPER ARTIST RECEPTION will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Agora Borealis for her encased weavings art show. The reception is free to the public. Piper’s encased weavings will be displayed through April 9.

MARCH 14: CREATIVE ART CONNECTION is happy to host featured artist, Rose Ann Scarborough Holomon. She will teach how to work with ceramic clay, addressing hand-built pottery and sculpture. Refreshments and social time begin at 6 p.m. The general meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Bossier Arts Council Annex, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call Carolyn Pitts 965-0798.

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. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesday through Saturday.

THROUGH 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. Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd. www. bossierarts.org or all 741-8310.

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.

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.

THROUGH MAY 29: “VITAMIN SEA: SALT WATER AND SUNSHINE,” Susie Barrett’s latest collection will be displayed at Origin’s Bank, located on 1350 E. 70th St., Shreveport. She specializes in oil over acrylic and textured acrylics on canvas and is influenced by vibrant colors of the tropics, water and infinity patterns.

APRIL 1-MAY 31: GINGER BRIGGS AND KAREN LA BEAU will have pieces of their art displayed at the East Bank Gallery. An opening reception is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. April 9 at the Bossier Arts Council, located at 630 Barksdale Boulevard. Call 741-8310 or go to www.bossierarts.org.

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.

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. Stoney Larue, March 11; Corey Smith, March 18; Jon Pardi, April 29. 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. Blues Jam every Monday night; Kandu, March 4,5,11; David Deaton, March 12; Soul Minders, March 18; Skeleton Key, March 25; Jason Sepulvado, March 16.

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.

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 sand 23 beers on tap.

| MUSIC/COMEDY

MARCH 5: “LOL,” The Laugh Out Loud Comedy Show with Michael Blackson, Luenell and Tony Roberts is coming to the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now with reserved seating. Ages 18 and older.

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 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 2: KATT WILLIAMS, This legendary comedian brings his Conspiracy Theory show to the CenturyLink Center. Tickets are available at the box office, 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 29: STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN & THIRD DAY will play at the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium at 7 p.m. This Christian concert is for the entire family with group tickets available. Reserved seating. Tickets are available at 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.

MAY 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

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.

JUNE 4, RICKEY SMILEY, American comedian, television host, actor and radio personality, will hit the stage at Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are on sale now with reserved seating.

JUNE 25: JAMES TAYLOR, The five-time Grammy Award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee will play at the CenturyLink center. TIckets go on sale March 3 through www.ticketmaster.com.

AUG. 12: BLUE OYSTER CULT, One of the greatest genre-bending pioneers of rock and roll is coming the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. They have sold over 24 million albums worldwide. Visit www.ticketmaster.com for tickets.

ONGOING: 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/.

| SPECIAL EVENTS

MARCH 3: ALIVE AFTER 5,This three-concert series is presented by the Downtown Development Authority and will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Red River District featuring The Good News. Alive After 5 will return April 7 and May 5.

MARCH 3: BEFORE YOU SAY “I DO,” this free, legal workshop presented by attorneys from Legal Services will discuss legal matters to consider before marriage. The event is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Robinson Film Center. To RSVP email ywcanwla@ gmail.com or call 550-4417.

MARCH 5: PRUNING PARTY, It’s time to prune the roses at the American Rose Center. The public is invited to learn to prune roses and participate in our annual pruning of some 20,000 rose bushes. Pruning class begins at 8:30 a.m. and a $5 lunch will be available. RSVP to 938-5402.

MARCH 5: FIFTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CIRCLE CEREMONY AND RECEPTION, This event, held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Multicultural Center of the South, will feature the honorable Judge Katherine Dorroh as the guest speaker.

MARCH 5: INTO THE WOODS FASHION AND ART SHOW, This fashion and art show showcases the changing seasons produced by Agora Borealis and design team. It will also feature unique handmade clothing, jewelry and accessories created by local designers. Tickets are $25 and $50 and are available at The Agora Borealis or by phone at 268-3011.

MARCH 5: CINDERELLA PROJECT’S ANNUAL DRESS GIVEAWAY, The Cinderella Project of Shreveport will host its fourth annual Prom Dress Giveaway where junior and senior girls from Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River and Webster parishes will shop for a free prom dress. Students are required to bring a report card or letter from the school confirming their enrollment. The giveaway will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ayers Career College, located at 8820 Jewella Ave., Shreveport. www. cinderellaproject.org.

MARCH 8: SHREVEPORT BIRD STUDY GROUP, This free program will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the LSUS Museum Annex with long-time Bird Study Group member Terry Davis as the guest speaker. Refreshments will be available at 6 p.m. Call 347-3134 or email lrraymond@aol.com.

| SPECIAL EVENTS: Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast March 19, RiverView Hall


MARCH 10: VETERAN’S JOB AND RESOURCE FAIR, Veterans, active duty military members and their spouses are welcome to attend this annual event from noon to 4 p.m. at the Bossier Civic Center. This free service helps to connect and transition the entire military family. Contact Stefani Romanyak at 318-746-0252.

MARCH 12: CRUSH THE PIN: AN EXPLORATION OF REAL ALE, This special tasting at Great Raft Brewing will feature more than 10 pins of real ale goodness from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at crushthepin.bpt.me/

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 non-members. www.rootsweb. ancestry.com/~laaltga/ or contact Jim Johnson at 746-1851 or emailjjohnson747@suddenlink.net.

MARCH 12: FREEZIN’ FOR A REASON, Special Olympics Louisiana will host the sixth annual Polar Plunge at 10 a.m. at East Ridge Country Club. The cost is $50 to take the plunge. There will be events for the entire family. Students and children of all ages are encouraged to participate! www.laso.org.

MARCH 15: SHREVEPORT GARDEN STUDY CLUB, a biennial flora design symposium “Boquiets” beginning at 10:30 a.m. at East Ridge Country Club. Admission is $50 with limited seating. This year’s speaker is Ron Morgan. For more information, call 868-7285.

MARCH 16: GREENS ON THE RED, Taste, celebrate and learn about the Highland Community Garden from 2 to 4 p.m. located at 520 Herndon St., Shreveport. Call 617-7950.

MARCH 17: ST. PATTY’S AT GREAT RAFT BREWING, Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with live music from Easy Money from 6 to 9 p.m. at Great Raft Brewing. Irish inspired pop up restaurant from Drake Catering.

MARCH 19-20: SHOP TILL YOU DROP, Arts, crafts and gift show will be at the Bossier Civic Center. Admission is $4 and children younger than age 10 get in free. This event is for all of the Shopkins fans and will host a Shopkins play and trade. shoptiludropla.com/. 564-9489 or 470-6714.

MARCH 19: KIWANIS CLUB 46TH ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST, Support local programs in our schools by participating in this breakfast fundraiser from 8 a.m. to noon at Riverview Hall on Clyde Fant Parkway. Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the door. A Pancake 5K Run will also be held that morning. For more information, call 465-8774.

MARCH 19: EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA, This free Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by ANECA Federal Credit Union, is for all ages with more than 10,000 eggs, bounce houses, petting zoo, face painting, cotton candy and more from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at AC Steere Park in Shreveport.

MARCH 19: BATTLE OF THE GUMBO cook-off fundraiser for Volunteers for Youth Justice, teams will compete for cash prizes and bragging rights in seafood, nonseafood 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.

MARCH 28: SENIOR HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO, At this year’s senior expo, there will be free admission, free parking and lots of free give-away items and information. There will be lots of entertainment, contests, door prizes, numerous free health care screenings and several senior Olympic games. The event is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at DiamondJacks Casino and Hotel. Attendees are asked to bring a canned good for the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana.

THROUGH MARCH 31: FREE MOVIES AND POPCORN AT ROBINSON FILM CENTER, Free movie tickets can only be obtained by visiting or calling the box office 459-4122. While tickets will be available for purchase online, RFC will not refund any tickets purchased online. The box office opens at 9 a.m. weekdays and noon weekends. Free tickets are limited to four per person and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Reserved tickets not picked up 10 minutes before showtime will be released to the public: no exceptions. Tickets for screenings will be made available seven days in advance of the showtimes.

APRIL 2: SHOOT FOR HOPE, this benefit for Heart of Hope will begin at 9 a.m. with sign in at 8 a.m. at the Los Paloma Event Center in Benton. Registration is now open. Call 925-4663 or email events@heartofhopeministry.com

APRIL 2: NINTH ANNUAL ASEANA SPRING FESTIVAL, will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. at the ASEANA Gardens of Shreveport located on the corner of Texas Ave. and Common St. This free, family-friendly event celebrates Asian culture through food, dance, music, fashion and more. This year the festival will celebrate the Laotian culture with a traditional celebration called “Sa Bai Dee.” Call 401-8078.

APRIL 2: MCDONALD’S SOUND OFF, Powered by Indie Uproar and live from the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, the Top 20 contestants will sing live on KTAL NBC 6 from 7 to 10 p.m. One singer will receive $60,000 in cash and prizes including a trip to audition for NBC’s “The Voice.” Tickets are available on www.ticketmaster.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 p.m. 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.

JUNE 18: SHOP TILL YOU DROP’S WEDDING AFFAIR, This show will feature a bridal open house and tasting from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bossier Civic Center. Admission is $5. Visit www.shoptiludropla.com for more information. 564-9489 or 470-6714.

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

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 atwww.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. www.ticketmaster.com or call 1-800-745-3000 to buy tickets.

MARCH 10-20: “NOISES OFF,” The Performing Arts of Bossier Parish Community College and the Cavalier Players will perform this side-splitting comedy in the Performing Arts Theatre, Building C, on the BPCC campus. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. March 10-12 and 2 p.m. March 17-19. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased through the BPCC website.

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.

MARCH 19: SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK, Provenance will host this performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in Windrush Park from 5 to 7 p.m. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Call 683-0399.

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.

JUNE 25: BRING IT! LIVE, Miss D and her Dancing Dolls, the stars of Lifetime’s hit series “Bring It” will perform live at the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.

AUG. 5: MAKS & VAL – OUR WAY, The brothers from “Dancing with the Stars” will perform at Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium with a show that tells their childhood story as well as their passion for dance. Tickets are on sale at www. ticketmaster.com. Reserved seating.

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