| ART / EXHIBITS

THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30: THE ARTWORK OF LEAH WELCH: The Bossier Arts Council presents the works of Leah Welch. For more information, visit www. bossierarts.org or call 318-741-8310.

THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30: PHOTOGRAPHY BY BOB HORNE: The Bossier Arts Council presents “Moments In Time: Photography by Bob Horne.” For more information, visit www.bossierarts.org or call 318-741-8310. THROUGH FALL: The Meadows Museum of Art at Centenary College of Louisiana will host six exhibitions during the fall of 2022, featuring works by regional and national artists as well as Centenary alumni and current students. The fall 2022 exhibition lineup showcases a variety of media and techniques, including sketches, mixed media, interactive sculptures and more. For more information on the individual exhibitions, visit themeadowsmuseum.com/currentexhibitions. 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport.

THROUGH DECEMBER 3: EXHIBITION “WISDOM OF THE TRUTH”: An exhibition featuring the work of Cuban-American artist Cesar Garcia will kick off the fall 2022 exhibition season at Centenary College’s Meadows Museum of Art. For more information or to schedule field trips, call the Museum at 318.869.5169 or visit themeadowsmuseum.com.

SEPTEMBER 10 & OCTOBER 8: LUMPY GRITS ARTISTRY AUDITIONS: Free Mini Session Fall 2022 acting and theatre workshop with Cherie Gray. Auction skills, improvisation, character development, cold reading, script/ text analysis, building character relationships and physical movement. Children’s session Sept. 10 at 11 a.m. Adult session Oct. 8 at 11 a.m. at Shreve Memorial Library Wallete Branch, 363 Hearne Ave., Shreveport.

SEPTEMBER 15: SRAC EXHIBITION: Oklahoma painter and poet Deloss McGraw and Woody Guthrie will be on display at the Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC). From 5-7:30 p.m. Central ArtStation, 801 Crockett St., Shreveport.

SEPTEMBER 16: CRITICAL MASS’ 9 AND 10 SOLO SHOWS: Join SRAC at 5 p.m. at artspace to see and hear the spectacular creativity of visual and literary artists Eric Francis, Julie Kane, Debra Roberson and Genaro Ky Ly Smith, and to “Ask a Critic—Ask Them Anything and Everything,” at 11:30 a.m. as SRAC curator of critics, Los Angeles awardwinning journalist Robert Pincus, brings together a panel of renowned critics to answer artists’ and art patrons' questions. artspace, 708 Texas St., Shreveport.

OCTOBER 14 & 15: WATERCOLOR BATIK WORKSHOP: Nancy Coe has been teaching art for 30-plus years. She currently teaches all ages at her studio, ArtPlay – A Learning Studio in Atlanta, Texas. Nancy will supply everything but paint and brushes to produce two paintings in the watercolor batik style. Come check out this new technique! 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Members: $185. Nonmembers: $210. For registration or questions, contact Sherri Skrivanos at stskrivanos@gmail.com.

| BARS/NIGHTLIFE

2JOHNS STEAK & SEAFOOD: Live music. 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City. 318-841-5646.

1931 LOUNGE HORSESHOE CASINO: Live music. Sept. 9, Jimmy Wooten, 8 p.m. -Midnight; Sept. 10, Identity Crisis, 8 p.m. -Midnight; Sept. 10, Molly Ringwalds; Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 14: Live music every Friday night 7-10 p.m. $5 cover.; Sept. 9, Marc Gibson, 6-10 p.m.; Sept. 16, Eric Craig, Sept. 23, 2Easy; Dinner every Friday @5:30, call 318-635-8186 for menu, every Tuesday is Taco Tuesday, every Sunday is Trivia/Karaoke starting at 5 p.m.; 5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. 318 635-8186.

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

BEAUXJAX CRAFTHOUSE: Live music. 501 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. 318 584-7169

BIG COUNTRY: Live music. 1003 Gould Drive, Bossier City. 318-584-7218.

CASA JIMADOR: Live music. 4801 Line Ave., Shreveport. 318-754-3885.

CELEBRITY LOUNGE BALLY’S CASINO: DJ’s Friday and Saturday nights. 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.

COYOTE’S BAR & GRILL: Live music. 1618 Market St., Shreveport. 318-424-0650.

EL CHICO: Live music. 1513 E. Bert Kouns, Shreveport. 318-798-5777.

EL POTRILLO MEXICAN RESTAURANT: Live music. 6614 Youree Drive, Shreveport. 318-798-0040.

ERNEST’S ORLEANS: Live music. 1601 N. Spring St., Shreveport. 318-226-1325.

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

FLYING HEART BREWING & PUB: Live music. 700 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 584-7039.

FRANK’S PIZZA: Live music. 6950 Fern Ave., Shreveport. 318-230-7130.

FROZEN PIROGUE: Live music. Sept. 7, David Daniels, 6-9:30 p.m.; Sept. 13, Ben Abshire, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Sept. 14, Seth Bradford, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Sept. 20, Haley Brooke, 6:30- 9:30 p.m.; Sept. 21, Cory Cross, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Sept. 27, Clay Logan, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Sept. 28, Jimmy Wooten, 6:30 p.m.; Oct. 5, Clay Logan, 6:30 p.m.; 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.

HURRICANE ALLEY: Live music. Sept. 8, Schaefer Mueller & The Neon Highway, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 9, Red Clay Strays, 7-11 p.m.; Sept. 10, Them Dirty Roses w/Clara McBroom, 7-11 p.m.; Sept. 15, Ole Whiskey Revival w/Cory Cross, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 17, Hayden Haddock w/Cal Presley Band, 7-11 p.m.; Sept. 22, Ridin’ For A Cure w/Identity Crisis, 6-10 p.m.; Sept. 23, Chris Colston w/Joint Custody, 7-11 p.m.; Sept. 29, Quaker City Nighthawks, 7 p.m.; Sept. 30, Def Leggend, 7 p.m.; Oct. 1, Hauser Brother Band, 7 p.m.; 500 Ogilvie St., Bossier City.

KI’ MEXICO: Live music. Sept. 10, Eli Levi, 6:30 p.m.; 3839 Gilbert Drive, Shreveport. 318-861-5941.

LOOOSIANA SEAFOOD: Live music. 9220 Wallace Lake Road, Shreveport. 318-525-7154.

MISSING LINK: Live music. 504 Texas St., Shreveport. 318-751-5820.

NICKY’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT at East Texas St. Live music. 7960 E. Texas St. Bossier City. 318-841-1345.

NICKY’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT at Viking Drive: Live music. 2701 Viking Drive, Bossier City. 318-747-2332.

PARADISE THEATER: Live music. Sept. 9, Gary Allan, 8 p.m. Tickets $50-$80. Must be 21+. 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. 855-346-2489.

PHOENIX 2.0 NIGHTCLUB: Live music. 400 Commerce St., Shreveport.

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

SAM’S TOWN CASINO: Live music. Oct. 15, The John Conlee Show, 7 p.m. Reserved seats $49, general admission $39 and handicap $29 and can be purchased at JohnConlee.com. 315 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport. 318-424-7777.

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.

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

THE MARKET: Live music. Sept. 9, Sonny Rambin, 6:30 p.m.; 10539 Norris Ferry Road, Shreveport. 318-797-4375

THE SEVENTH TAP BREWING PROJECT: Live music. 2640 Linwood Ave., Shreveport. 318-754-4471

TIKI BAR: Live music. Monday nights, Blues Jam, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.; 639 E. Kings Hwy., Shreveport. 318-868-6355.

TWISTED ROOT: Monday night is Trivia Night from 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, live music on the patio from 6-10 p.m., Buddy Flett. 8690 Line Ave., Shreveport. 868-6410.

WHAT’S ON TAP: Live music. Every Thurs., Christopher Gates, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.; 1207 Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy., Shreveport. 318-869-2422.

I MUSIC

SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 21: BROOKSHIRE GROCERY ARENA: Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. is Lee Brice: Label Me Proud Tour 2022; Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. is Luke Bryan: Raised Up Right Tour 2022; Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. is Chris Stapleton: All American Roadshow Tour. Tickets at Ticketmaster.com or box office. 2000 Brookshire Grocery Arena Drive, Bossier City.

SEPTEMBER 30: “THE MUSIC OF STEPHEN SONDHEIM”: Melissa Errico is a Tony Award-nominated Broadway star, an actress, singer and author. Produced by Rob Mathes (Sting), with Sondheim Sublime, Melissa Errico shows us a side of Stephen Sondheim’s music that no singer has explored completely before. Showtime 8 p.m. Tickets: $49, $39, $29. The Strand Theatre. For more information or tickets, go to www.thestrandtheatre.com, call the box office at 318-226-8555. 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport.

NOVEMBER 18: ANASTASIA, THE NEW BROADWAY MUSICAL: Performing at The Strand at 7 p.m. Tickets: $82, $65, $49, $30 (student) and can be purchased at the box office. For more information, go to www. thestrandtheatre.com or call 318-226-8555. 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport.

I SPECIAL EVENTS

ONGOING: GLASS-BLOWING WORKSHOPS. Come individually, or bring a group and create your own original piece of art. From pumpkins to flowers and beyond, the experience is a good time with a dazzling reward at the end. Hours: Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, noon to 5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Sanctuary Glass Studio, 421 Lake St., Shreveport. studio-sanctuaryglassstudio. com.

SECOND SATURDAYS: ANDRESS ARTIST & ENTREPRENEUR CENTER: Shop and chat with the artists of the AAEC on the second Saturday of each month from 12-4 p.m. at Andress Artist & Entrepreneur Center; 717 Crockett St., Shreveport. https://www.aaec.space/aaecevents.

MONDAYS - THURSDAYS: BOSSIER COUNCIL ON AGING: Bossier’s Council on Aging offers activities for the week. Mondays: paint by number canvas art and yoga. Tuesdays: chair exercise and beanbag baseball. Wednesdays: senior game and yoga. Thursdays: chair exercise and Bingo. For more information, call 318-741-8302. 706 Bearkat Drive, Bossier City.

EVERY SATURDAY - NOVEMBER: BOSSIER CITY FARMERS’ MARKET: Over 75+ vendors weekly with loads of fresh veggies and fruits, food trucks, jams, salsa, honey, baked goods, jellies, pickles, Cajun cuisine, fresh squeezed lemonade, barbecue, peppers, handmade soap, crafts, real fruit smoothies and juice, handmade goods, Gulf shrimp, art, plants, leather goods, roasted corn, kids’ activities and much more. Live music. New A/C indoor customer seating. Family fun and leashed pet-friendly. Free admission. Free parking. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 2950 E. Texas St. on the south side of Pierre Bossier Mall, Bossier City. BossierCityFarmersMarket.com.

WEEKLY ON MONDAYS: SHREVEPORT TOASTMASTERS HYBRID CLUB MEETING: Learn public speaking, leadership, network, self-development, etc. from the oldest club in Louisiana. 12 - 1 p.m. In-person, third-floor conference room, Beaird Tower, 330 Marshal St., Shreveport. Zoom meeting ID: 868 9338 7810 Passcode: 1234.

THROUGH OCTOBER 2: GAMEPORT EXHIBIT: This exhibit features interactive stations designed to enhance critical thinking skills, learn some basic classic science principles and promote a variety of science–driven career options in the video game industry in a fun and stimulating environment. Fun for all ages. Admission is $8 for general admission and $5 for Sci-Port members. Tickets can be purchased online at https://sci-port.org/gameport or at the door. For more information, 318-424-3466 or visit sci-port. org. 820 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport.

SEPTEMBER 8: THURSDAY IN THE PARK AT PROVENANCE: A free outdoor concert in Greenleaf Park at Provenance with food trucks and market. Grab dinner and dessert, and spread out on the lawn with family or friends. From 4-8 p.m. 1968 Bridgewater Ave., Shreveport.

SEPTEMBER 9-10: CENTENARY COLLEGE BOOK BAZAAR: The 35th Centenary Book Bazaar presented by The Centenary Muses will be held Friday from 4 - 9 p.m. and on Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. with everything 50% off after 1 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, go to Entenary.edu/bazaar.

SEPTEMBER 15: TASTE - A FESTIVAL OF FOOD AND ART: Holy Angels’ Taste: A Festival of Food and Art returns to the Bossier Civic Center. Top local food vendors, silent auction including original Angel/Works art, music by Windstorm and a performance by the Holy Angels Choir. Silent auction opens Sept. 1. From 5:30 - 9 p.m. Get your tickets, sponsor and learn more at laholyangels.org/taste. 620 Benton Road, Bossier City.

SEPTEMBER 16: 90’S FOOD TRUCK MIXUP: The Lot Downtown will feature Yeero-Yeero, Hot Dawg Hut, Larry P’s Big Pit Smoking, Ono Hawaiian, Dripp Donuts, Taylor’d Eatz, Taqueria El Eden, No Teeth BBQ and more. From 6-10 p.m. 400 Crockett St., Shreveport.

SEPTEMBER 16-17: PIONEER HERITAGE FESTIVAL: 2022 Glow Greenwood. This two–day event will be located at the new venue out by Boothill Speedway. Free admission. Arts and crafts with food vendors and a kids' area to play. Live music and a pancake breakfast, parade and bass tournament. Friday from 5-10 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Family friendly. For more information, call 318-938-7261. Greenwood, La.

SEPTEMBER 16-17: SHOP TIL YOU DROP: The 2022 show will have an array of fall home decor, fall clothing, holiday items and so much more. Friday 3-7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission $4. Children 10 and under are free. Booth spaces are still available. Apply at https://fs8.formsite.com/deanna/2decxdium3/index.html. Bossier Civic Center. 620 Benton Road, Bossier City.

SEPTEMBER 17: HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL: An atmosphere filled with live music, dancing, delicious cuisine by 318 Latino at the Shreveport Aquarium and riverfront. Tickets include: Tacos from El Novillo Meat Market, “2022 Taco War Winner,” and chips from Ramirez Mexican Restaurant, “2022 Salsa Taco War Salsa Winner,” Venezuelan food by Miami Latin Cusine Quesabirrias by Taqueria la Reyna del Sur Churros, and more. DJ music Cuban Trio, Latin Instrumental Duo and live band by The Colao Band and dancers. Cash bar/ID required. 6-11 p.m. Tickets at eventbrite.com. Cost: $80 individual ticket and table cost, $800. Limited availability. 601 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport.

SEPTEMBER 17: HIGHLAND JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL: The 18th annual Highland Jazz & Blues Festival will be held in Shreveport’s Historic Highland neighborhood at Columbia Park. With music and fun for everyone, with 10 bands playing from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. on two stages. Free. This year’s music lineup: Grammy-nominated vocalist/ guitarist Buddy Flett will kick off our festival on the Pavilion Stage. More performances throughout the day on two stages include the Creswell Elementary Bucket Drum Team, The Blues Trippers, Heavy is the Head, Everett Street Jazz, Big D’s Blues Band, Dirty Redd Band and Maggie Belle. You will also have an opportunity to parade through the park with the Shreveport Second Line Brass Band. Rounding out the day is our headlining act, Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears, an American blues, funk and soul artist influenced by Howlin’ Wolf and James Brown. 600 Columbia St., Shreveport.

SEPTEMBER 23: DINNER UNDER THE OAKS: Award-winning chefs will offer intimate, multiple-course meals paired with wines all underneath the trees and stars at The Grove at Garrett Farm. 7-10 p.m. Wallace Lake Road Garrett Farms Row, 2002, Shreveport.

SEPTEMBER 23 & 24: CATAHOULA WINE MIXER: This outdoor event celebrating wine, cuisine and music from different regions of the world will be at Provenance: Friday from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., eight chefs will prepare a VIP eight-course meal, paired with select wines served under the stars for $275 per person. Saturday from 5 - 8 p.m., patrons will enjoy the sights, sounds and taste of regions including California, France, South America and Italy, with each area being its own festival. Tickets: $90 per person. For more information and tickets, go to www. catahoulawinemixer.com. Corner of Woodberry Ave. and Sweatleaf, Provenance, Shreveport.

SEPTEMBER 23: REEL ADVENTURES - “CHINATOWN” TRIVIA NIGHT: Do you like movies? Do you like exploring behind the scenes and learning the nuts and bolts of movie making? If so, please join the R.W. Norton Art Gallery and Jeffery Goodman for Reel Adventures: Chinatown Trivia Night! It’s like a book club, but much better! Along with good fun, food and drink, there will be prizes awarded for trivia winners, best costume (dressed to the nines in your favorite 1930s Los Angeles noir chic) and more. Tickets are available at www.rwnaf.org. 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport.

SEPTEMBER 23: “MUSIC OF THE NIGHT” SEATED DINNER: Join the Shreveport Opera at East Ridge Country Club as performers serenade you with some of the greatest musical theater and operatic favorites of all time. A fundraiser for the Shreveport Opera Xpress (SOX) education and outreach program. 6:30 p.m. Seated dinner serving petit filet and lobster tail. Silent auction. Cash bar. $80 per person. Tickets purchased at www.shreveportopera.org or by calling 318-227-9503. 1000 Stewart Drive, Shreveport.

SEPTEMBER 24: SUPER SAFETY SATURDAY: The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier will host its Super Safety Saturday from 9 a.m. til noon at Sheriff’s Safety Town at 8910 Jewella Ave., Shreveport.

SEPTEMBER 25: MERMAID BREAKFAST: Life is the bubbles at the Mermaid Breakfast hosted by the Shreveport Aquarium. Enjoy sing-alongs, story time, a crowning ceremony, photo and autograph session with crafts and more. Free admission to the aquarium after your experience to visit all the mermaid’s underwater friends. Tickets required. 8:30 or 10:30 a.m. Seating is limited. For more information, go to info@shreveportaquarium.com. 601 Clyde Fant Pkwy, Shreveport.

SEPTEMBER 29: DRESS FOR SUCCESS: Shreveport-Bossier’s Red Hanger Event Cocktail Party and Fashion Show. Sci-Port Discover Center. 5:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, go to Shreveport-Bossier@dressforsuccess. org or call 318-674-3509. 820 Clyde Fant Pkwy. Shreveport.

OCTOBER 4: NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: Neighborhoods throughout the country are once again being invited to join forces for a celebration of “National Night Out” against crime and drugs. www.shreveportla.gov to register your neighborhood.

OCTOBER 5: GINGERBREAD HOUSE LUNCHEON: The Gingerbread House Partners in Prevention 2022 Luncheon guest speaker will be Rebekah Gregory, Boston Marthon bombing survivor and author of “Taking My Life Back.” Noon - 1:30 p.m. Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino. 315 Clyde Fant Pkwy, Shreveport.

OCTOBER 6: THE JEWISH HERITAGE OF SHREVEPORT: The LSUS Spring Street Museum will host Rabbi Dr. Jana De Benedetti, Dr. Alexander Mikaberidze, Dr. Cheryl White and Dr. Helen Wise for a panel discussion on the Jewish Heritage of Shreveport. Free and open to the public. 5:30 p.m. 525 Spring St., Shreveport.

OCTOBER 7: RED TIE GALA: The 360 People Helping People Outreach Foundations’ Red Tie Gala will be held at 7 p.m. at the LeBossier Hotel and Event Center. The proceeds from this event go toward funding 360 yearly programs providing services to meet the social needs of local youth and helping women in the highland home. Tickets: $50 each in advance and can be purchased at Enchanted Garden at 2429 Line Ave., Shreveport or by emailing 360enrichmentandartprogram@gmail.com. 4000 LA-782-2, Bossier City.

OCTOBER 7, 14, 21 & 28: MURDER MYSTERY DINNER: Four themed mystery dinners can be found at dixiemaze.com/murdermysterydinners/ with different levels of interest, cost and taste buds. 6:30 p.m. 318-703-2870. 9596 Dixie Maze Farms, Sentell Road, Shreveport.

OCTOBER 7: “WEIRD AL YANKOVIC”: The Unfortunate Return Of The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Ill-Advised Vanity Tour with special guest Emo Philips at The Strand at 8 p.m. Tickets: $329 (VIP), $99, $84, $69, $49 and can be purchased at the box office. For more information, go to www.thestrandtheatre.com or call 318-226-8555. 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport.

I THEATER

SEPTEMBER 9, 10, 11: “OUR TOWN - A PLAY IN THREE ACTS”: Thorton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prizewinning drama, "Our Town," directed by Mary Joris. A landmark in American drama, Thornton Wilder’s "Our Town" tells the story of a small town, Grover’s Corners, and follows the Gibbs and Webb families through 12 years of life changes. Wilder delivers universal truths about what it means to be human, offering a unique opportunity for audience members to make precisely that realization. Sept. 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $23 for seniors, students and active military. Reservations may be made by calling SLT’s box office at 318- 424-4439 or www.shreveportlittletheatre.com. 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport.