| ART / EXHIBITS
ONGOING: CRITICAL MASS 10: Experience over 100 works from an active, producing community of visual, performing and literary artists in Northwest Louisiana. Professional critics reviewed 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. For more information, call 318-673-6535. 708 Texas St., Shreveport.
ONGOING: MEADOWS MUSEUM: Centenary College’s Meadows Museum of Art recently acquired new paintings by black artists who lived and worked in Shreveport. After two separate donors approached the museum last year, the museum’s permanent collection now includes paintings by Shreveport residents Frances Drew (1949-2007) and Milton Fletcher (1906-1992).The museum is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is closed on Sundays and college holidays. For more information or to schedule field trips, call the museum at 318.869.5169 or visit themeadowsmuseum.com.
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 St., Shreveport.
THROUGH - 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. Admission free. Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. LAEXHIBITMUSEUM.ORG. 318-632-2020. 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport.
THROUGH MARCH 31: “FANTASY, FEMME, FLORAL” : The Bossier Arts Council (BAC) Emerging Gallery presents the artwork of Erica Branch. For more information, contact the Bossier’s Arts Council at 318-741-8310. 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.
THROUGH 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 artists with a wide variety of mediums. There will also be a special category of self-portraits. For more information, contact the Bossier Arts Council at 318-741-8310. 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.
MARCH 4: DOWNTOWN ARTWALK: A Crocket Street stroll will feature art, music, food, exhibits, history and the opportunity to purchase needful things. The Korner Lounge at 800 Louisiana Ave. will host a "Post-Artwalk" exhibit and reception from 8 - 9:30 p.m. for James Mark’s new work, TheWireTrust.com. Stops will include Central ARTstation, the Andress Artist and Entrepreneur Center, the Southern Belle Apartments rooftop, the Strand Theatre, ShreveTowne Barber Shop, The Lot, Big Sun Studios, Cotton Street Farms, The Agora Borealis and Sanctuary Glass Studios. 5 until 8-ish p.m. (and beyond, in some places.) https://tinyurl.com/DowntownShreveportArtwalkMap
MARCH 4 - MAY 8: NEIL JOHNSON EXHIBITION: The exhibition of Neil Johnson entitled “Opposites Abstract” and opening reception will be at Big Sun Studios during Artwalk March 4 from 5-8 p.m. For more information and hours of operation, call 318-313-4310 or email [email protected]. 619 Edwards Street, 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.
APRIL 1 - MAY 31: PROS & CONS: The Bossier Arts Council is looking for local artists interested in submitting original works for the upcoming themed exhibition: Pros & Cons. Deadline to submit, March 31. Opening reception April 8 from 6-8 p.m. For more information, go to www.bossierarts.org or call 318-741-8310. 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.
| BARS/NIGHTLIFE
1931 LOUNGE HORSESHOE CASINO: Live music: Mar. 11, Charlotte’s Web Band, 8 p.m. to midnight.; Mar. 12, Charlotte’s Web Band, 8 p.m. to midnight.; April 1, Charlotte’s Web Band, 8 p.m. to midnight.; April 2, Charlotte’s Web Band, 8 p.m. to midnight.; Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 14: Live music: every Sunday, Jay Cougar does Trivia at 5 p.m. and Karaoke 6 - 8 p.m.; Feb. 25, Eric Craig Band, 7-10 p.m. 5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. 318-635-8186.
BAYOU THUNDER SALOON: Live music. 1910 Market St., Shreveport. 318-848- 7732.
BEAU JAX: Live music. Mar. 17, Shayliff, 8:30-10:30 p.m. 501 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. 318 584-7169
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.
FRANK’S PIZZA: Live music: Feb. 24, Jesse Rawlinson, 6-9 p.m.; Mar. 3, Eric Charles, 6-9 p.m.; Mar. 10, Hali Brown, 6-9 p.m.; Mar. 17, Eric Charles, 6-9 p.m.; 6950 Fern Ave., Shreveport. 318-230-7130.
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: 504 Texas Street, Shreveport. 318-751- 5820.
NICKY’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT at East Texas St. Live music: Mar. 19, Charlotte’s Web Band, 6:30-10 p.m.; April 23, Charlotte’s Web Band, 6:30-10 p.m. 7960 E. Texas St. Bossier City. 318-841-1345.
NICKY’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT at Viking Drive: Live music: Mar. 26, Charlotte’s Web Band, 6:30-10 p.m. 2701 Viking Drive, Bossier City. 318-747-2332.
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.
THE SEVENTH TAP BREWIN PROJECT: Live music: Mar. 19, Bingo with food trucks sponsored by HSNWLA, 5-7 p.m. June 4, Shayliff, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 2640 Linwood Ave., Shreveport. 318-754-4471
TIKI BAR: 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: Every Thurs., Michael DeArmond, 8 p.m.; Feb. 26, Michael DeArmond, 7 p.m. 1207 Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy., Shreveport. 318-869-2422.
I MUSIC
FEBRUARY 23: CELLIST PAUL CHRISTOPHER: The Music Program at Bossier Parish Community College will present a guest artist recital which will feature the classical cellist Paul Christopher at 3:30 p.m. in the Stephen W. Slaughter Performing Arts Theatre in Building C on the BPCC campus, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Dr. Gulya Chandler at 318-678-6429.
MARCH 2: GUEST LECTURE, WINSTON HALL: The Music Program at Bossier Parish Community College will host their guest speaker at 3:30 p.m in the Stephen W. Slaughter Theatre in Building C on the BPCC campus. Hall’s talk is titled “Songs Heard Around the World: How the Music of Shreveport- Bossier Changed History.” Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Dr. Chandler at 318-678-6429 or [email protected]. 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City.
MARCH 5: VIVA ITALIA!: The Shreveport Symphony Orchestra presents pianist Simon Karakulidi, the 2019 Wideman International Piano Competition gold medalist, and conductor Michael Butterman at RiverView Theater. Other works on the Italy-focused program include Rossini’s “L’Italiana in Algieri” and Mendelssohn’s “Italian” Symphony. 7:30 p.m. Call 318-222- 7496 for COVID-19 protocols and mandates. Tickets online at shreveportsymphony.com or call 318-227-8863. Ticket prices range from $20-$63. Tickets for children 12 and under are $10; students, $15. 600 Clyde Fant Pkwy, Shreveport.
MARCH 6: CANADIAN BRASS: The Shreveport First United Methodist Church will host the world-famous Canadian Brass in the sanctuary of the church. Admission free. 3 p.m. 500 Common Street, Shreveport.
MARCH 12: TRAVIS TRITT. Performing at the Municipal Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., showtime at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at www.Ticketmaster.com. 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport.
MARCH 16: “CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY: THE MUSICAL." Roald Dahl’s amazing tale is the golden ticket that is touring the imagination. Ticket prices: $82, $72 and $61. 7 p.m. The Strand Theatre. 318-226-8555. 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport.
MARCH 17-20: “PETER AND THE STARCATCHER”: Centenary Theatre Program and Stage Center present their smash-hit Broadway musical play for a oneweek run at Marjorie Lyons Playhouse on Centenary College campus. Tickets go on sale Feb. 28 online at StageCenterLA. com. 7:30 p.m., Thursday and Friday. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. 2 p.m., Sunday. Ticket prices: $20, adults, $18, seniors, and $15, students. For more information, call or text 318-218- 9978 or email [email protected].
MARCH 18: SHREVEPORT OPRY: The Shreveport Opry returns for another historic night with Ryan Matthew and regional talent. 7 p.m. Tickets available at www.shreveportopry.com. 802 Margaret Place, Shreveport.
MARCH 18: BOB DYLAN: Tickets on sale now for the World Wide Tour 2021 - 2024, “Rough and Rowdy Ways” of Bob Dylan at the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. Doors open at 7 p.m. and showtime at 8 p.m. Tickets at Ticketmaster.com. 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport.
MARCH 26: BABY SHARK LIVE! Performing at the Municipal Auditorium. Showtime at 2 p.m. Tickets at www. Ticketmaster.com. 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport.
APRIL 1: KOE WETZEL LIVE IN CONCERT: Grab your cowboy boots for Koe Wetzel. 8 p.m. Brookshire Grocery Arena. 318-747-2501. 2000 Brookshire Grocery Arena, Bossier City.
APRIL 22-24 & 29-30 AND MAY 1: THE RAT’S TALE OF CINDERELLA: The Performing Arts program at Bossier Parish Community College presents an all-new, fairy tale princess children’s musical in the Stephen W. Slaughter Theater, Building C, 6220 East Texas St., Bossier City. April 22 and 29 at 7 p.m.; all other dates at 2 p.m. For children of all ages. Tickets are $5. Visit www.ticketsource.us/bpcc-theatre or call 318-678-6021.
I 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: GLASS-BLOWING WORKSHOPS.
