I ART / EXHIBITS

THROUGH SEPTEMBER 24 : “ORIGINS AND RETROSPECTIVE: A Celebration of Color.” Two prominent women artists will be featured at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum: “Origins by Jerry Wray,” watercolor and acrylic on paper, canvas and driftwood, inspired by prehistoric caves of Lascaux in France, and Randy Hedgecock, colorful still lifes and interior scenes in oil, acrylic and water media. 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. 318-632-2020 or sos.la.gov/lsem or laexhibitmuseum.org.

THROUGH SEPT. 25: CONTAINED CUBED. Bossier Arts Council is hosting their popular artists’ call for a third time, “Contained Cubed,” the 12” x 12” show. Local artists can submit their works for this exhibition, and all works will be sold for $50. Artwork submitted will be juried by an anonymous gallery panel. $10 submission fee for non-members. Free submission for BAC members/students/military (must provide valid ID). All completed works must be dropped off by Sept. 25 at Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd. Artworks will be on display in the East Bank Gallery from Oct. 1 until Nov. 30. Opening reception Oct. 8. For more information, contact Michael Byrnes at Michael@bossierarts.org or 318-741-8310.

THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30: THE ARTWORKS OF DAWN ASH presented by the Bossier Arts Council will be on display in the Emerging Gallery at the Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. For more information, visit www.bossierarts.org or call 318-741-8310.

THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30: WOO AND WASSERMAN presented by the Bossier Arts Council. The artworks of Lucia Woo and Dan Wasserman, East Bank Gallery, will be on display at the Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. For more information, visit www.bossierarts.org or call 318-741-8310.

THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30: “SERIES IN WHITE” is new works by Christine Bailey and will be on display at the Bailey Art Gallery, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays 1-5:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 12-4:30 p.m. You may also view by appointment, call 318-424-6764. 214 Texas Street, Shreveport.

THROUGH OCTOBER 2: QUEERING THE SOUTHERN STATES is a photographic exhibit by Shannon Palmer capturing the vulnerability and intimacy of being queer in the Deep South. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m; Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m; and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Meadows Museum of Arts, Centenary College, Louisiana. For more information, call 318-869-5040. COVID-19 restrictions and protocols available at themeadowsmuseum.com.

THROUGH OCTOBER 15: CARTOGRAPHIC CURIOSITIES, Historical Map Exhibit. This exhibit showcases cartography featuring maps from around the world dating from the 16th to the 19th century. From oblique city views, to the creation of orderly grids, to elaborate charts, located on the third floor of the LSUS Noel Memorial Library. Per state recommendations, guest are asked to wear a mask or face covering at all times while on LSUS campus. For more information, contact Martha Lawler at 318-798-4163 or Martha. lawler@lsus.edu.

THROUGH OCTOBER 30: A SQUIRREL FROM MEMORY is an exhibit by Shreveport native Douglas Degges that showcases Louisiana landscapes, fish, small game, rodents and pests by juxtaposing realistic graphite drawings with abstract paintings in acrylic. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m; Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m; and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Meadows Museum of Arts, Centenary College, Louisiana. For more information, call 318-869-5040. COVID-19 restrictions and protocols available at themeadowsmuseum.com

THROUGH DECEMBER 1: SILENT RESONANCE is an exhibit by Shreveport artist Eric Hess of sculptures and installations that embed complex emotional ideas into sometimes deceptively simple presentations. Working with glass, cement ice, steel, ready-made objects and video. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Meadows Museum of Arts, Centenary College, Louisiana. For more information, call 318-869-5040. COVID-19 restrictions and protocols available at themeadowsmuseum.com.

THROUGH DECEMBER 1: EATING THE SAME STONE is a photographical exhibit by Ohio photographer Tracy Longley-Cook exploring symbolic observances related to bereavement, usually by isolated and anonymous figures. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Meadows Museum of Arts, Centenary College, Louisiana. For more information, call 318-869-5040. COVID-19 restrictions and protocols available at themeadowsmuseum.com.

SEPTEMBER 24 - NOVEMBER 24: THE WORLD OF FRIDA, an exhibition highlighting 95 contemporary artists who have each created a piece inspired by the life and career of the fabulous Frida Kahlo. This exhibit comes from the Bedford Gallery in Walnut Creek, Calif. Opening night, Sept. 24, will also have food trucks and restaurants, face painting, music and more. For more information, contact the museum at 318-865-4201. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport.

SEPTEMBER 25: CRITICAL MASS 8 CRITICS CHOICE. The Shreveport Regional Arts Council’s critics series called for regional artists to present their works in the areas of literary, performing and visual arts for Critical Mass 8 (2020). National critics Lauren Smart and Manuel Mendoza provided critiques for the performing arts showcase and named the winner in the performance category, Richard Dennis. 7 p.m. Covid precautions. Central Artstation at 801 Crockett St., Shreveport.

| BARS/NIGHTLIFE

1931 LOUNGE AT HORSESHOE CASINO: Live music. Sept. 24 & 25, Karla Case Band, 8 p.m.; Oct. 1 & 2, The Joanitones, 8 p.m.; 711 Horseshoe Blvd, Bossier City. (800) 895-0711.

BAYOU THUNDER SALOON: Live music. 1910 Market St., Shreveport. 318-848-7732.

CELEBRITY LOUNGE: Live entertainment: Sept. 24, DJ KC, 5 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sept. 25, DJ Deluzion, 5 p.m. - 2 a.m.

CHIANTI: Dorsey Summerfield Jr., 7-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday in the Green Room. 6535 Line Ave., Shreveport. 868-8866.

ERNEST’S ORLEANS: Every Wednesday: Blues, Burgers and Betty, featuring Betty Lewis and Don Mason, 5:30-9 p.m. 1601 N. Spring St., Shreveport. 318-226-1325.

FAT’S OYSTER HOUSE: Live music. 450 Clyde Fant Pkwy. 318-459-1448.

FATTY ARBUCKLE’S: Live music. 450 Clyde Fant Pkwy. 318-459-1448.

FLYING HEART BREWING & PUB: Live music is from 7-9:30 p.m. every Thursday night. 700 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 584-7039.

FRANK’S PIZZA: Live music: For more information, call 318-230-7130. Ask for Jeremy Shows.

FROZEN PIROGUE: Live music: 515 Barksdale Blvd, Bossier City. 318-459-6672.

GREAT RAFT BREWING: Tasting Room 4-8 p.m. Wed. through Fri., 12-8 p.m. Saturday for both in-person service and curbside pickup. 1251 Dalzell, Shreveport. Call 318-734-9881.

LOOOSIANA SEAFOOD: Live music: Sept. 23, Jesse Rawlinson, 6-9 p.m.; Sept. 24, Trey Houser, 6-9 p.m.; Sept. 30, Jimmy Wooten, 6-9 p.m.; 9220 Wallace Lake Road, Shreveport. 318-525-7154.

PARADISE THEATER: Live music: 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. 855-346-2489.

PORT CITY BAR B QUE: Live music. 784 E. Flournoy Lucas Road, Shreveport. 318-208-8767.

RED RIVER BREWPUB: Live music. 1200 Marshall St., Shreveport. 318-317-4110.

SUPERIOR’S STEAKHOUSE: Live piano music every weekend. The Stilettos, 6-10 p.m. first Friday of every month; virtually every Friday, Toni Mundy Evans Duo, 6-10 p.m.; first Saturday of the month, Brian Watson, solo. Every other Saturday, Daniel Ley Duo, 7-11 p.m. 855 Pierremont Road, No. 120, Shreveport. 219-4123.

TACOMANIA: Live music: 641 East Kings Highway. 318- 868-4588.

THE LOT DOWNTOWN: Live music: 400 Crockett St., Shreveport. 318-489-1605.

TWISTED ROOT: Monday night is Trivia Night from 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, live music on the patio from 6-9 p.m., Buddy Flett. 8690 Line Ave., Shreveport. 868-6410.

WHAT’S ON TAP: Live music: First Saturday every month, Jason Askew, 9-10 p.m. 1207 Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy., Shreveport. 318-869-2422.

| MUSIC

OCTOBER 7, 14, 21: THURSDAYS MUSIC IN THE PARK. Open to the public on Thursday evenings in October at Greenleaf Park, a free concert. Greenleaf Park’s new stage is ready to welcome the area’s best bands. Each event will feature an opener and main act. Food trucks and market vendors will be in attendance. Spread out on the lawn with family and friends at Provenance. 4 - 8 p.m. 1955 Woodberry Ave., Shreveport.

| SPECIAL EVENTS

MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY: MORNING BOXING. This event is brought to you by 318 Boxers Fighting and Dement Brothers Boxing Club and held at The Lot, downtown Shreveport. 9:30 - 11 a.m. 400 Crocket St., Shreveport.

ONGOING: The American Rose Center’s 47th blooming season is open to the public. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 8877 Jefferson Paige Road, Shreveport. Admission to the gardens is by donation. For more information, call 318-938-5402 or visit on Facebook at www.facebook.com/americanrosecenter.

THROUGH SUMMER: THIRD SATURDAY & SUNDAY: UNCOMMON WEEKENDS IN CADDO COMMON PARK is every third weekend of the month. Exercise, artists, animals and activities from 8 a.m. through 2 p.m. bring Wild Wonders Saturdays with exercise, animals from Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park, story time and hands-on activities. Sundays in the Park with Artists at 2 - 5:30 p.m. brings yoga, food trucks and hands-on art activities for the family, live performances, live painting by artists, an arts market and more. For more information, contact SRAC at 318-673-6500.

THROUGH FALL: GAME-PORT AND NASA EXHIBIT landing at Sci-Port. An exhibit of the evolution of games and digital gaming, from historic board games like Candy Land, checkers and backgammon to classic and newer digital games that can be played with a giant, custom-made, retro-inspired game controller. Interactive classic Pong game reimagined at Sci-Port for a hands-on experience. The Adventures of Intrigue will be hosting their version of gaming via an escape room-style game. For more information, call 318-424- 3466 or email isummers@sciport.org.

THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26: DINING BY DESIGN. A NEW STEAM-inspired tablescape exhibit created by 16 local design personalities to open at Sci-Port Discover Center. This exhibit is a combination of the blending of science and art that will showcase math, architecture, digital technology, design, geometry, in addition to critical thinking skills. Tickets are $50 and will help support local charities, including Robinson’s Rescue, Holy Angels, Roys Kids, The Renzi Center and Room Redux. For more information, contact Sci-Port Discovery Center, 318-424-3466.

SEPTEMBER 25: HERITAGE AND HARVEST TOUR. There are many historic gems tucked away in Shreveport-Bossier’s backyard. Plan to road trip though Caddo Parish on this self-driving tour though various portions of untouched America featuring more than 20 stops along the “Boom or Bust Byway.” 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. To receive updates about the tour, visit www.RedRiverCrossroadsHistorial.org. or find them on Facebook.

SEPTEMBER 25 - NOVEMBER 6: DIXIE MAZE FARMS 2021 Fall Festival will host such events as live pumpkin patch and corn maze, pony rides, hay rides and haunted attractions and more. For cost and times, please visit dixiemaze.com or call 318-703-2870.

SEPTEMBER 27- OCTOBER 29: JLSB PUMPKIN PATCH The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier will be in full swing for Halloween with the Pumpkin Patch at Provenance. Plenty of activities for the family. M-F 4-7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sunday noon to 7 p.m. For more information, www.jlsb.org/pumpkin-patch/

OCTOBER 1-31: MUTINY AT SHREVEPORT A-SCARE-IUM: The Shreveport Aquarium will offer a month-long haunted pirate adventure with chills, thrills and, of course, gills! The spooky celebration is appropriate for kids of all ages.This pirate-themed haunting’s full schedule is at www.shreveportaquarium.com/mutiny. For ages 6-11 from October 11-13 is Camp Mutiny. For more information, go to www.shreveportaquarium.com/fallcamp. For ages 21+ check out Cannon Ball on October 30 from 7 - 11 p.m. in the new outdoor pavilion event space on the riverfront. A bawdy pirate show and rum fest will also offer costume contest, games, prizes and more. Tickets $25. For more information, visit www.shreveportaquarium.com

OCTOBER 1-2: MIRACLE TOUR. The 5th Annual Miracle Tour offers rides catering to every cyclist, with routes providing beautiful scenery of Lake Bistineau and the surrounding countryside. All proceeds go to support local kids served by CMNH programs at CHRISTUS Shreveport- Bossier Health System. For more information, email cmnsb@christushealth.org

OCTOBER 1-3: CRAPPIE EXPO will consist of over 100 crappie-related companies from all over the U.S.A. displaying their latest and greatest crappie fishing products, including boat manufacturers, tackle dealers, fishing guides, seminar speakers, music concerts, plus the World’s Largest Crappie Fry! For more information: www.crappieexpo.com. Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo Street, Shreveport.

OCTOBER 8-9: CATAHOULA WINE MIXER. This outdoor event is celebrating wine, cuisine and music from different regions of the world. Patrons explore areas throughout Provenance neighborhood while sampling local chefs' cuisine and musicians inspired by each region of the world. On Friday, eight chefs line out an incredibly intimate eight-course meal, paired with eight select wines from around the world at Garrett Farms. For more information or tickets, go to: www. catahoulawinemixer.com. 12 - 5 p.m. at Greenleaf Park, 1955 Woodberry Ave., Shreveport.