| ART / EXHIBITS
THROUGH JANUARY: TAPS ART SHOW. The Bossier Parish’s Talented Arts Program Teachers Art Show will be alongside the 2021 Bossier Parish Students Art Show displayed at the Emerging Gallery. For more information, please visit www.bossierarts.org or call 318-741-8310. 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.
FEBRUARY 3: COLLECTIBLE ARTIST EXHIBITION: Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) invites you to connect with the region’s most successful visual and literary artists to become a local “arts collector." Featured artists include Erica Branch, Lisandra Di Liberto Torres, Mary Dumars, Jennifer Hendry, Eric M. Hess, Hooshang Khorasani, Ellen Soffer and Mike Torna. 5 p.m. SRAC. 801 Crockett St., Shreveport.
FEBRUARY 4: CRITICAL MASS 10: Experience over 100 works from an active, producing community of Visual, Performing and Literary artists in Northwest Louisiana. Professional Critics will review each Arts Discipline to determine which artist created the most compelling work of Art…one that merits a $2,000 commission to create a Solo Exhibition, Performance, and Literary Presentation. Plus, the last 10 years of the past winners will also be presented. artspace. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., Announcement of Awards—Visual, Literary and Performing Artists—at 5:30 p.m. Public Reception honoring the Artists at 6:30 p.m. 318-673-6535. 708 Texas St., Shreveport.
THROUGH FEBRUARY 4: EXHIBIT “ESSENCE & FORM”: The artwork by Gwen Norsworthy, Christine Bailey and Janet Maines will be on exhibit at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum. Admission free. Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Laexhibitmuseum.org. 318-632-2020. 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport.
THROUGH FEBRUARY 5: “LIGHTING THE WAY.” Presented by The Agora Borealis, the second in the series of artist Paige Powell’s exhibition is a digital collage embellished with glitter and wired with bright LED lights, depicting drag queens she met while visiting Pittsburgh. Korner Lounge, 800 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport.
THROUGH FEBRUARY 6: DENOART: The Art of Dennis O’Bryant. Originally from Shreveport, this painter, sculptor, poet and writer will exhibit his works at Big Sun Studios. The iconography of his paintings includes, but is not limited to, Caddo Lake, abstract compositions and the female form. Big Sun Studios by appointment only during the weekdays and from 2 - 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, go to www.bigsunstudios.com or call 318-313-4310. 619 Edwards St., Shreveport.
THROUGH MARCH 5: “NO MORE STOLEN SISTERS”: Presented by The Agora Borealis, the artwork by Jessica Horne will be on display at The Lot Downtown. 400 Crockett Street, Shreveport.
JANUARY 27: CLOSING RECEPTION OF “HERITAGE”: Southern University Museum of Art Shreveport will host a closing reception for the exhibition entitled “Heritage” for the artworks of the Roosevelt Daniel Art Guild members who were former students of the late Roosevelt Daniel, SUSLA founding art department chair. For more information, call 318-670-9631. Downtown Metro Center campus at 610 Texas Street, Ste. 110, Shreveport.
JANUARY 28: GIRLS NIGHT OUT: WATERCOLOR MARDI GRAS MASKS: Laugh, dance and sip your favorite drink while you are guided by Emily Welch in your own watercolor Mardi Gras creation. This is a BYOB event. R. W. Norton will provide complimentary water, soft drinks and light hors d’oeuvres. Must be 21 or over to attend. 6 - 8 p.m. Tickets are available at www.rwnaft.org/events. 318- 865-4201. 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport.
FEBRUARY 1 - MARCH 31: “FANTASY, FEMME, FLORAL” : The Bossier Arts Council (BAC) Emerging Gallery presents the artwork of Erica Branch. Opening reception will be Feb. 11 from 6 - 8 p.m. For more information, contact the Bossier’s Arts Council at 318-741-8310. 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.
FEBRUARY 1 - MARCH 31: “THE ARTWORK OF THE SHREVEPORT ART CLUB”: The Bossier Arts Council (BAC) presents the artwork of the Shreveport Art Club. This exhibit will have art from many different local artist with a wide variety of mediums. There will also be a special category of self portraits. Opening reception will be Feb. 11 from 6 - 8 p.m. For more information, contact the Bossier Arts Council at 318- 741-8310. 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.
FEBRUARY 17 - MARCH 11: “A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE OF NATURE”: The artwork by Don Edwards will be on exhibit at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum. Opening reception, Feb. 17, from 5- 7 p.m. Admission free. Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. LAEXHIBITMUSEUM.ORG. 318-632-2020. 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport.
MARCH 11 - MAY 8: “CREATE A BEAUTIFUL LIFE II.” This exhibit features artists of Holy Angels. The opening reception will be held March 11. For more information, contact Holy Angels at 318-797-8500.
| BARS/NIGHTLIFE
1931 LOUNGE HORSESHOE CASINO: Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 14: Live music, Every Sunday, Trivia at 5 p.m. and Karaoke 6 - 8 p.m. 5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. 318-635-8186.
BAYOU THUNDER SALOON: Live music. 1910 Market St., Shreveport. 318-848-7732.
BIG COUNTRY: Live music. 1003 Gould Drive, Bossier City. 318-584-7218.
CELEBRITY LOUNGE BALLY’S CASINO: 451 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport.
CHIANTI: Dorsey Summerfield Jr., 7-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday in the Green Room. 6535 Line Ave., Shreveport. 868-8866.
COUGARS DEN: Live music. 1835 Old Minden Road, Bossier City. 318-752-4140.
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.
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: 9220 Wallace Lake Road, Shreveport. 318-525-7154.
MISSING LINK: Jan. 26, Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m.; 504 Texas Street, Shreveport. 318-751-5820.
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: Mon. - Thurs., Brian Watson, 6:30-9:30. Wed. Stan Hoffman. Every weekend, Friday, Toni Mundy Evans Duo, 6-10 p.m., Saturday, Daniel Ley Duo, 7-11 p.m. The Stilettos, 6-10 p.m. first Friday of every month; first Saturday of the month, Brian Watson, solo. 855 Pierremont Road, No. 120, Shreveport. 219-4123.
TACOMANIA: Live music: 641 East Kings Hwy. 318-868- 4588.
THE LOT DOWNTOWN: Live music: 400 Crockett St., Shreveport. 318-489-1605.
TIKI BAR: Jan. 29, The Joanitones, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 318-868- 6355. 639 E. Kings Hwy, Shreveport.
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: 1207 Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy., Shreveport. 318-869-2422.
I MUSIC FEBRUARY 3: GARY CLARK JR. PERFORMING AT THE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM. Doors open at 7 p.m. Showtime at 8 p.m. Tickets at www.Ticketmaster.com. 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport.
FEBRUARY 11: KICKBACK CONCERT. Performing at the Municipal Auditorium. Showtime at 7 p.m. Tickets at www.Ticketmaster.com. 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport.
FEBRUARY 12: KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD BAND. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of "Trouble Is …," benefitting both Providence House and the Northwest Louisiana Family Justice Center. For more information, call 318-226-8555. The Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport.
