| ART / EXHIBITS

THROUGH APRIL 8: ELLEN SOFFER- PINK SKY: There is a unique intensity of color and an awareness of form throughout her newest works. Experience more than 60 new works by Soffer in the exhibition, “ellen soffer: pink sky.” The exhibition is presented by the Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) at artspace at 708 Texas St., Shreveport.

THROUGH APRIL 8: THE ART OF CHRISTIANE DRIELING: Based on the "Life World Library" series, Christiane has created a series of works focusing on different aspects of how we view our planet, how we feel about it and how we treat it. Central Art Station. 801 Crockett St., Shreveport.

THROUGH APRIL 22: MEADOWS MUSEUM FOUR EXHIBITIONS: The Meadows Museum of Art at Centenary College will complete its 2022-2023 schedule with new exhibitions running through April 2023. The exhibitions showcase Centenary student work alongside work from professional artists. For more information on the individual exhibitions, visit themeadowsmuseum. com/current-exhibitions. 2911 Centenary Blvd, Shreveport.

THROUGH APRIL 28: ALBINO HINOJOSA & DAVE IVEY EXHIBITION: The Louisiana State Exhibit Museum will host “Down South - Oil and Water Do Mix” exhibit. Realist and Impressionist, oil and acrylic, landscape and still-life painting. Free admission. For more information about the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, go to www.laexhibitmuseum.org or call 318.632.2020. 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport.

THROUGH MAY 7: BLOOM! AT R.W. NORTON ART GALLERY: This spring an explosion of color rocks the Norton inside and out. Just as the botanical gardens burst forth with blossoms, BLOOM! bestows upon us an exhibit of canvases crowded with pigmented petals. With over 358 submissions this year from over 16 countries around the world, 50 pieces make up this year’s display. Enjoy the beauties of nature without the perils of pollen or bad weather as you stroll along through our garden-inspired galleries. 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport.

THROUGH MAY 8: “LIFE THROUGH MY LENS”: This captivating exhibit is by student artist Rahel Aksam and is on display in BPCC’s Learning Commons Library inside the John R. McConathy Administration Building. Hours: Thursdays from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Friday from 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City.

THROUGH MAY 30: “SENSORY SHOW: THE SECOND SENSE”: The goal of the Sensory Show is for artists to take their visual medium and incorporate a secondary sense for viewers to interact with. Smell, sound, taste or touch can be utilized. Opening reception, April 7, from 6-8 p.m. For more information about the artwork, how to become a sponsor, or other Bossier Arts Council events, please visit www.bossierarts. org or call us at 318-741-8310. 630 Barksdale Blvd, Bossier City.

APRIL 10 - MAY 5: ART EXHIBITS “MORI” AND “FERNWEH”: Artwork by two senior art majors, Jan Gary and Sophia Romanski, will open exhibitions at Centenary College’s Meadows Museum of Art. For more information, visit themeadowsmuseum. com or call 318-869-5169. 2911 Centenary Blvd, Shreveport.

APRIL 21 - 22: A WORKSHOP WITH MIKE TORMA, MD-HWS-M: The Hoover Watercolor Society presents this workshop called “Informed by Anatomy: Expressing Gesture in Line and Watercolor.” 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: $135 for members and $175 for non-members. Registration or questions at stskrivanos@gmail.com. by April 7. Bailey Art Gallery, 214 Texas St., Shreveport.

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2JOHNS STEAK & SEAFOOD: Live music. Tuesday-Saturday and for Friday lunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. featuring local artists such as Winston Hall, Shawn Stroope, Drew Ley and Toni Mundy, The Lovers, Jimmy Wooten and Haley Brooke. 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City. 318-841-5646.

1931 LOUNGE HORSESHOE CASINO: Live music. April 28 & 29, The Joanitones, 8 p.m. - Midnight; Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 14: Live music every Friday night 7-10 p.m. $5 cover. Every Sunday is trivia/ karaoke starting at 5 p.m.; April 7, Sultans, 7-10 p.m. $5 cover; April 8, Easter egg hunt & Carnival, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., April 14, Flashback, 7-10 p.m. $5 cover; April 15, Annual Crawfish Boil, 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (call for price); April 21, Redchute Review, 7-10 p.m. $5 cover; April 28, Raven, 7-10 p.m. $5 cover. 5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. 318 635-8186.

ANTONIO’S ITALIAN: Live music. Every Friday and Saturday night. 4800 Line Ave., Shreveport. 318- 230-7979. https://www.restaurantji.com/la/shreveport/antonio-s-/

BEAR’S: Live music. 1401 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. 318-606-4267.

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

BIG COUNTRY: Live music. Every Thursday is Ladies' Night; 1003 Gould Drive, Bossier City. 318-584- 7218.

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

CELEBRITY LOUNGE BALLY’S CASINO: DJs 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. April 22, Charlotte’s Birthday w/Charlotte’s Web Band, 8 p.m.; 1835 Old Minden Road, Bossier City. 318-752-4140.

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

FLYING HEART BREWING & PUB: Live music. 700 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

FRANK’S PIZZA: Live music. April 6, Daniel Goodwill, 6-9 p.m.; April 11, Haley Brown, 6-9; April 13, Stephanie Jackson, 6-9 p.m.; April 18, Haley Brown, 6-9 p.m.; April 20, Christopher Gates, 6-9 p.m.; April 25, Christopher Gates, 6-9 p.m.; April 27, Tim Powell, 6-9 p.m.; 6950 Fern Ave., Shreveport. 318-230-7130.

FROZEN PIROGUE: Live music. April 5, Clay Logan, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; April 11, Jimmy Wooten, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; April 12, Aidan Johnston, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; April 18, Braydon Watts, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; April 19, Seth Bradford, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; 515 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. 318- 459-6672.

HURRICANE ALLEY: Live music. April 6, Barksdale Bubble, 7-10 p.m.; April 7, Stone Temple Posers w/ Basketcase (tributes), 7-11 p.m.; April 8, Teazur, 7-11 p.m.; April 13, Tailgate Poets, 7-10 p.m.; April 14, Leif Shively w/Zebb Rogers, 7-11 p.m.; April 15, Wes Jeans, 7-11 p.m.; April 20, Chasin’ Benjamins, 7-11 p.m.; April 21, Austin Meade w/Clay Logan, 7-11 p.m.; April 22, Dunn & Brooks (Tribute) w/Braydon Watts, 7-11 p.m.; 500 Ogilvie St., Bossier City.

KI’ MEXICO: Live music. 3839 Gilbert Drive, Shreveport. 318-861-5941.

LINE AVE. PIE & BREW CO.: Live music. 6301 Line Ave., Shreveport. 318-606-5072.

MONZON’S CANTINA AND GRILL Live music. 2091 Stockwell Road, Ste. 1, Bossier City. 318- 562-3359.

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.

NOBLE SAVAGE Live music. Every Wednesday night playing memories and the blues, 8 p.m.; April 6, Joanie Nerrettig, solo, 8-10 p.m.; 417 Texas St., Shreveport. 318-828-2619.

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

RED RIVER BREWPUB/THE GARAGE: Live music. 310 Mansfield St., Bossier City. 318-317-4110

SAM’S TOWN CASINO: Live music from 7 p.m. - midnight and Ma 4 SciFi Trivia event, 7 p.m. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sci-fi-trivia-challenge-registration- 530960365747?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete; April 7, Chasin’ Benjamins; April 8, DJ OG; April 14, Jake Williams Band; April 15, Eric Craig Band; April 21, Shot Glass; April 22, 8-Track; April 28, DJ Chris; April 29, The Bluez Boys; 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.

SHREVE STATION: Live music. 400 Crockett St., Shreveport. 318-489-1605.

THE MARKET: Live music. 10539 Norris Ferry Road, Shreveport. 318-797-4375.

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

THE SEVENTH TAP BREWING PROJECT: Live music. April 7, Haley Brown, 6-9 p.m.; April 8, Seth Bradford & Caden Wilson, 5-9 p.m.; April 12, Music Bingo, 6-9 p.m.; April 14, Haley Brooke, 6-9 p.m.; April 15, Sunni and Jenn, 6-9 p.m.; April 21, Tim Powell, 6-9 p.m.; April 22, Haley Brown, 6-9 p.m.; April 28, State of September, 6-9 p.m.; April 29, Kings of Pleasure, 6-9 p.m.; 2640 Linwood Ave., Shreveport, La. 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.

VFW POST 4588: Live music every Saturday night 6:30 -10:30 p.m. $10 cover. April 8, Red Chute Revue; April 15, Del Rio; April 22, Delta; April 29, Flashback; 1004 Jeter St., Bossier City. Call 318-752-4588 or 318-655- 5274

WHAT’S ON TAP: Live music. Every Thurs., Christopher Gates, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.; 1207 Shreveport- Barksdale Hwy., Shreveport. 318-869-2422.

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APRIL 7: PAT GREEN: Tickets on sale now for the Texas country icon. Don’t miss “An Evening with Pat.” The Stage at Silver Star. $40 for advanced general admission. $50 day of show. Must be 21+. Tickets at outhousetickets.com. Doors open at 7 p.m. Showtime 8 p.m. 1201 Dixie Overland Road., Bossier City.

APRIL 12: PAUL BROOK IRISH BAND: Featuring four leading Irish musicians, the Paul Brock Band is steeped in tradition with a tight, tenacious blend of instruments emphasizing mostly Irish music with a touch of American old timey, bluegrass, French Canadian and other Celtic traditions. 6 - 7:15 p.m. Free and open to the public. Caddo Common Park. 869 Texas Ave., Shreveport.

APRIL 22: “LA TRAVIATA”: The Shreveport Opera will present the story of the tragic love between the courtesan Violetta and the romantic Alfredo Germont. Sung in Italian with English subtitles. 7:30 p.m. RiverView Theater. 600 Clyde Fant Pkwy, Shreveport.

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ONGOING: REVEL - CALL FOR ARTISTS: Applications are now open for the 47th Annual Red River Revel Arts Festival to visual, music and performing artists. Since 1976, the annual Red River Revel Arts Festival has offered a vast experience through art activities, entertainment, food and cultural traditions. The festival dates are Sat., Sept. 30 – Sun., Oct. 8. To find the application and full list of rules and regulations, please visit redriverrevel.com.

FIRST WEDNESDAYS AND SECOND SATURDAYS: THE BRIDGE ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA RESOURCE CENTER: Monthly educational mini-workshops for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Local experts present topics related to Alzheimer’s and dementia in a one-hour session. First Wednesday 11 a.m. - noon at The Resource Center, 851 Olive St., Shreveport. First Saturday at 11 a.m. at Broadmoor Presbyterian Church, 1915 Grover Place, Shreveport.

EVERY FRIDAY - SUNDAY: GLASSBLOWING WORKSHOPS: High Gravity Glassworks workshops allow you to participate in the making of a work of art. Ages 8 and older. Variety of objects to choose from that change seasonally. Glass does have to cool overnight but can be picked up the next day. Friday and Saturdays from 2 - 8 p.m. and Sundays from noon - 5 p.m. For more information, call 318-582-1424. 1200 Marshall St., Ste. 500, Shreveport.

MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS: SHREVEPORT OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Hybrid meetings: Zoom and inperson at St. Luke’s Methodist Church, 6012 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Meet in the “Seekers Room.” Monday at 7 p.m. Meeting ID: 408 929 232 Password: 385284. Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Meeting ID: 492 444 818. Password 797919.

EVERY SUNDAY: BROADMOOR CO-OP: At the Broadmoor Library parking lot every Sunday is a community trade/barter and share a meal. No money changes hands, just trade/bartering with neighbors. Live music. 1-3 p.m. Contact Amy at 318-344-3354. 1212 Captain Shreve Drive, Shreveport.

FOURTH FRIDAYS: BROADMOOR FARMERS’ MARKET: At the Broadmoor United Methodist Church parking lot. Best barbecue, handpoured candles, cotton candy, chickens, ducks, bunnies, honey, pottery, plants, produce, spices, baked goods and so much more. 6-8 p.m. Contact Amy at 318-344-3354 or Facebook @ BroadmoorFarmersmarket. 3715 Youree Drive, Shreveport.

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.

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 Marshall St., Shreveport. Zoom meeting ID: 868 9338 7810. Passcode: 1234.

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.

EVERY SATURDAY - THROUGH NOVEMBER 25: BOSSIER CITY FARMERS' MARKET: Support your local community, and invite your friends and family to the market and do some shopping. The market has a wealth of local fresh veggies and fruits, food trucks, jams, salsa, honey, soap, candles, baked goods, jellies, pickles, tamales, flowers, kettle corn, Barbecue, lemonade, southern cuisine, fruit smoothies, coffee, Venezuelan cuisine, funnel cakes and much more. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the south parking lot of Pierre Bossier Mall. Visit www.BossierCityFarmersMarket.com. 2950 E. Texas St., Bossier City.

THROUGH APRIL 7: ALL OF US JOURNEY: Sci-Port Discovery Center will host the National Institutes of Health’s traveling hands-on exhibit that raise awareness about All of Us Research Program, which aims to speed up health research and medical breakthroughs. 10 a.m - 4 p.m. 820 Clyde Fant Pkwy, Shreveport.

THROUGH MAY: 2023 AMERICAN ROSE CENTER: The 49th blooming season is open. Hours of operation are Monday though Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Admission to the gardens is $5 per person or $10 per family. Peak rose bloom season is expected between mid-April and mid-May. Call 318- 938-5402 or www.rose.org. 8877 Jefferson Paige Road, Shreveport.

MAY 5: CINCO DE MAYO AT PROVENANCE: Provenance with El Carbo Verde will have their annual family-friendly celebration. Free admission and open to the public. 4-9 p.m. For more information, contact 318-683-0399 or events@yourprovenance.com. Windrush Park. 1968 Bridgewater Ave., Shreveport.

THROUGH JUNE 4: BE THE ASTRONAUT: The newest temporary exhibit at Sci-Port Discover Center that is scientifically verified by experts at NASA for accuracy and feasibility that teaches visitors about the concepts, challenges and excitement of spaceflight, through the use of touchscreen stations, artifacts and interactive simulator pods built to look like space capsules. Learn more and purchase tickets at sci-port. org/be-the-astronaut/. 820 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport.

APRIL 5: DOWNTOWN SHREVEPORT ARTWALK: The popular downtown artwork returns with a stroll down Texas Street. Enjoy art and artists, shop, listen to live music, eat and drink. Free admission. 5-8 p.m. Downtownshreveport.com/artwalk.

APRIL 5 - APRIL 28: ROBINSON FILM CENTER: Through April 6, Latino Film Fest: “Argentina 1985,” April 5, “Volver,” 7:30 p.m.; April 6, “The Skin I Live in,” 7:30 p.m.; April 7, “Versified,” 6 p.m.; April 11, Date Night: “Midnight in Paris,” Dinner Movie series, 6 p.m.; April 13, Regional Filmmakers Spotlight: Story TellHers, 8 p.m.; April 18, Silver Screening: “Singin’ In The Rain,” Movie & Luncheon 10:30 a.m. and movie only at 8 p.m.; April 21, “Beau is Afraid”; April 25, Heels & Reels: “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” Dinner & Movie series, 6 p.m.; April 28, “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret”; For more information, call 318-459-4122 or go to robinsonfilcenter.org. 617 Texas St., Shreveport.

APRIL 7 - JUNE 17: BROOKSHIRE GROCERY ARENA: April 7, Koe Wetzel; April 11, The Harlem Globetrotters; April 14, For King + Country; April 30, WWE Sunday Stunner; May 6, Kane Brown; June 17, Thomas Rhett; For more information, go to www.info@brooshiregroceryarena.com. 2000 Brookshire Arena Drive, Bossier City.

APRIL 8: RUBBISH REVAMP GARAGE SALE: Explore downtown’s first garage sale and fine treasures. Shop, eat and enjoy a mimosa. 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free admission. 211 Market St., Shreveport.

APRIL 15: DOWNTOWN SHREVEPORT PLANT SWAP: Buy, sell, swap, barter plants and garden-related goodies. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free admission. 400 Crockett St., Shreveport.

APRIL 15 - JUNE 18: BARKSDALE MARKET: This new Sunday market will feature three dozen of your favorite local vendors from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Farm goods, makers, handmade items, retail, food and fun. www.BarksdaleMarket.com. 3224 Barksdale Blvd, Bossier City.

APRIL 20: MARKETS & MUSIC: The Provenance Markets & Music takes place on third Thursdays in the spring/summer 2023. Open to the public from 4-8 p.m. Vendors may apply. For more information, contact 318-683-0399 or events@ yourprovenance.com. 1968 Bridgewater Ave., Shreveport.

APRIL 21: GOLF TOURNAMENT: Building Links Golf Tournament, benefitting the Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana, is $550 per team of four-man scramble at Olde Oaks Golf Club. Raffle tickets $100. Sponsorship available. For more information, go to www.fullercenternwla.org or call 318-865-1237. 60 Golf Club Drive, Haughton.

APRIL 21-23: DOWNTOWN MERCANTILE MARKET: 40+ artists, live music, Fatty Arbuckle's cocktail lounge, local chefs and food vendors. 1110 Texas Ave., Shreveport.

APRIL 22: LOVE THE BOOT CLEANUP/ DOWNTOWN: Join others and clean up, fix up and pretty up portions of downtown Shreveport. 8 a.m. - noon. Free admission. 416 Cotton St., Shreveport.

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REGISTRATION OPEN THROUGH APRIL 28: SUMMER 2023 PINKALICIOUS CAMPS: The Shreveport Little Theatre Academy announces summer camp #1 and camp #2. Online registration open through April 28. Nonrefundable audition fee and audition time slot reserved. For more information, call 318-424-4439.

APRIL 13 - MAY 13: THE STRAND THEATRE: April 13, Steven Curtis Chapman Still, 7 p.m.; April 23, Music City Hit-Makers, 8 p.m.; April 28, Brian Culbertson, The Trilogy Tour; May 13, The Black Jacket Symphony, 8 p.m. For more information, contact The Strand at 318-226-8555 or www.thestrandtheatre.com. 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport.

APRIL 20-23 & 28-30: DRIVING MISS DAISY: This funny and hopeful meditation on race relations in America, told through the complex relationship between three enduring characters, Miss Daisy, Hoke and Miss Daisy’s son, Boolie. Tickets are $25 for adults and $23 for seniors, students and active military. Sales open April 11. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. except April 23 and 30, which will be at 2 p.m. For more information, go to www.ShowTix4U.com or call 318-424-4439. Shreveport Little Theatre. 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport.

APRIL 20-23 & 27-30: THE ADDAMS FAMILY (A NEW MUSICAL): This musical comedy features famous characters from America’s favorite kooky household, the Addams Family. Tickets are $20. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. except April 23 and 30 which will be at 2 p.m. To schedule a reservation, call 318-678-6021 or visit www.ticketsource.us/bpcctheatre. Stephen W. Slaughter Theatre in Building C on the Bossier Parish Community College campus. 6220 East Texas St., Bossier City.