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Monday, Oct. 13, 2014

TALK of the TOWN

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|  ART/EXHIBITS

OCT. 15: PAINT YOUR PET PORTRAIT, Artist Su Stella will be teaching a fun pet portrait class. Bring a print off of your pet on a 8”x11” along with your choice of beverage and we’ll provide the snacks. Call to sign up 268-3011. The Agora Borealis, 421 Lake St., Shreveport. 

THROUGH OCT. 18: DREW HUNTER: “SPECTRUM: COLORS AND CONCEPTS,” Drew Hunter, the infamous Dr. Blood, presents a solo exhibition in which he explores many forms of expression in a way that offers viewers a full spectrum of color, design, storytelling, time and imagination. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

THROUGH OCT 25: “RELAYING: TESTIMONIES ON MOTHERHOOD LOST,” a video installation by Mali De-Kalo. Curated by Nella Magen Cassouto. Multidisciplinary Israeli artist De-Kalo confronts boundaries between art and social action in this four-channel video installation. Meadows Museum of Art. 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. Call 869-5011.

THROUGH OCT 25: “WITH THE BEATLES,” by Enoch Doyle Jeter. An exhibit of lithographs inspired by Beatles’ songs, marking the 50th anniversary of their arrival in the United States. Jeter’s illustrations were published in the book “She Loves You” by Jude Southerland Kessler. Music by Kenny Bill Stinson. See www.enochdoylejeterart.com. Meadows Museum of Art. 2911 Centenary Boulevard, Shreveport. 869-5011. Museum hours: Tuesday through Friday 11 to 6 p.m. Saturday 12 to 4 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. 

THROUGH OCT. 31: C.J. MYERS EXHIBIT, Myers has worked in numerous media and found a new passion in 2013 after moving back to Bossier City 38 years later. Free. 1800 Prime Steakhouse, Boomtown Casino. Call 741-8310.

THROUGH OCT. 31: “DR. BLOOD’S LIBRARY MACABRE: VISIONS OF LITERARY FRIGHT,” After an absence of nearly 30 years, Drew Hunter, the infamous Dr. Blood, returns to Shreveport leading a team of local artists to create delightfully frightful environments installed in the mainspace gallery at artspace. Literary themes include “Interview with the Vampire,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “The Case of Charles Dexter Ward,” “The Mask of the Red Death,” “Dracula,” “The Cask of Amontillado,” “It” and “The Picture of Dorian Gray.” $10. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

THROUGH OCT. 31: “PURPLE SWAMP AND NATURE ABSTRACTION,” the first show of the “Lucky 7s” to be held at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum. The “Lucky 7s” is a series of seven shows at seven venues in honor of Marlene’s 77th year beginning with her 70th solo exhibition. Marlene Yu Meet and Greet Party to kick off the series beginning at 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 25. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum.

THROUGH NOV 29: “DOWN THE PATH WITH PASTELS,” Bossier Arts council welcomes the artists of the Shreveport Pastel Society. Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  East Bank Gallery, Bossier City. Visit www.bossierarts.org

THROUGH NOV 30: EMERGING ARTIST GALLERY, Bossier Arts Council welcomes Nolan H. Simmons. Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. For more information visit www.bossierarts.org.

ONGOING: PAINTED VIOLINS TOUR STOP, Next stops 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 7 at Willis Knighton Pierremont Hospital Lobby and 5 to 7 p.m. Oct 23 at Moffitt Automotive. Free. Visit www.shreveportsymphony.com or call 222-7496.

FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH: SHREVEPORT WRITERS CLUB, Writers from all stages of life in all genres and styles of writing meet to share their thoughts in written form with other people who love words; guests welcome. Free. 10 a.m. to noon. Bossier Arts Council Annex, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. 


|  BARS/NIGHTLIFE

BABY HUEY’S ON THE BAYOU: 1709 Sligo Road, Bossier City. 752-9465. You Can Be a Star Karaoke, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. 

Fridays.

BEARS ON FAIRFIELD: 1401 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. 272-1643. Doors at 8 p.m. Channel 8 Oct. 17, Quickie Mart Oct. 18, Cymbals Eat Guitars Oct. 20, Brass Bed Oct. 24, Rebirth Brass Band Oct. 25, Zombie Jamboree Oct. 30, Super Water Sympathy Oct. 31, The Octopus Project Nov. 1, Slick Rick Nov. 4, Triathalon Nov. 11, Big Deal Burlesque Nov. 15, Reverend Horton Heat Nov. 17, Dan Tedesco Nov. 18, Sons of Hippies Nov. 20, Teach Me Equals Nov. 11, Bayou Gypsys Nov. 28. 

CHICAGO/THE HOOKAH ROOM: 118 Texas St., Shreveport. 

221-0490. Acts are 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. unless otherwise stated. Loco Lounge featuring the best selection of electronic dance music artists in town, Fridays; Floyd Grigsby and the 5GK Band, Saturdays. O’Conqueror Oct. 17, Red River Son Oct. 24.

COVE ON CROSS LAKE: 1612 Dilg League Drive (off Lakeshore), Shreveport. 635-0262. 11:30 a.m. to closing Monday through Saturday. 

www.TheCoveOnCrossLake.com. Karaoke, 7-11 p.m. Wednesdays; ladies night, 6 to10 p.m. Thursdays; Golden Tee Live, Internet jukebox. (Check website for bands and dates).

EL PORTRILLOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 6614 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Wayne’s FM Karaoke, 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays.

FATTY ARBUCKLE’S: 450 Clyde Fant Memorial Pkwy, Shreveport. 549-1448. Shows start at midnight. Hip Hop Night Oct. 17, Hwy Lions Oct. 19.

FROG’S BREATH SALOON: 1984 Airline Drive, Bossier City. You Can Be a Star Karaoke, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday. 

H&H LOUNGE: 717 Hope St., Shreveport. 424-9297. Good Vibes Night every Wednesday. Drum Circle, 6-9 p.m.; VJ-DJ music, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

LEE’S: 639 E. Kings Highway, Shreveport. 861-2151. Acts are 8 p.m. to midnight weekdays and 9 p.m. Fridays and 9:30 p.m. Saturdays. 

MUDDY WATERS SPORTS BAR: 5000 Benton Road, Bossier City. 741-7635. 

RISTORANTE GIUSEPPE: 4800 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-4548. Jazziana, 7 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. 

SUPERIOR GRILL: 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-3243. Live music on the patio 6:30-10:30 p.m. The Mix Oct. 15, Red Thread Oct. 16, Robert Duncan Band Oct. 17, Christina Langston Band Oct. 18, JB & Drama Club Oct. 22, Professor Porkchop Band Oct. 23, The Pack Oct. 24, Billy O’Con & Bad Apple Oct. 25, What the Funk Oct 29, Keith Horton Band Oct 30, Wizards of Oz Oct. 31.

THE STAGE AT SILVER STAR: Live entertainment. Schedule: Corey Smith Oct. 23, Joe Stampley Nov. 14, Johnny Lee Nov. 21. Gates open at 7 p.m. 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. Call 752-3633.

TREJOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 5795 N. Market St., Shreveport. 929-0299. Wayne’s FM karaoke, 6 to10 p.m. Fridays.


|  MUSIC/COMEDY

OCT. 18: “MOVIE MASTERPIECES III,” 7:30 p.m. at RiverView Theater. Tickets: $19-$62. Featuring: A premiere of a new animated short by Moonbot Studios. 

www.shreveportsymphony.com. Call 222-7496.

OCT. 19: THE NOEL FOUNDATION, INC., Chamber Music Series. 3 p.m. at Frost Chapel, First Baptist Shreveport. Free. Featuring: Interstate 49 Brass Quintet. www.shreveportsymphony.com. Call 222-7496.

OCT 23: TWANG DARKLEY PRESENTS “MARTIAN ARCHEOLOGY,” a multimedia concert with live music and original films. Free. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Hamilton-South Caddo Branch Library, 2111 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport.

OCT. 24: “AVE MARIA: A VOCAL CONCERT,” a concert exploring the different transformations of the song “Ave Maria” through history. Featuring opera singer Glenn Fernandez and organist Loralee Culbert. Free. 7 to 8 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church, 211 Atlantic Ave, Shreveport. Visit www.facebook.com/GlennFernandezTenor.

OCT. 26: RAY LAMONTAGNE WITH SPECIAL GUEST THE BELLE BRIGADE, Doors 6:30 p.m. Show 7:30 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. Tickets on sale now $35, $45, $55. Purchase tickets at www.ticketmaster.com or call 

800-745-3000.

NOV. 2: FOR KING AND COUNTRY, 6 p.m. at the Shreveport Convention Center. Tickets $10 GA and $20 VIP. Purchase tickets at www.ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000.

NOV. 15: CHER, The one and only Cher returns to Bossier City with her hugely successful “D2K Tour 2014. Purchase tickets at the CenturyLink Center Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com, 

and at all other authorized Ticketmaster outlets. 

NOV. 22: BEETHOVEN and MOZART, featuring: Guest Artist and Wideman Gold Medalist Yevgeny Yontov. 7:30 p.m. at RiverView Theater. $17-$58. www.shreveportsymphony.com. 222-7496.


|  SPECIAL EVENTS

OCT. 16-19: ROSES IN THE PINEY WOODS, The American Rose Society will hold its fall national convention. Tyler, Texas. Call 800-637-6534 for details.

OCT. 16: SYMPHONIC STYLE SHOW, 11:30 a.m. at East Ridge Country Club. $50 per person or $500 to sponsor a table of eight. www.shreveportsymphony.com. Call 222-7496.

OCT. 17: GREAT RAFT One-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY, Tickets are now available for the party, which will feature more than nine beers on tap – including “a crazy line-up of fun, new beers and a few ol’ favorites” – as well as food vendors, live music and more. General admission $15 VIP $30. 3-11 p.m. 1251 Dalzell Street, Shreveport. For more information, including a list of beers being poured at the party, or to purchase tickets, visit www.greatraftbrewing.com.  

OCT. 18: “A SEARCH FOR TRUTH,” book signing 10 to 4 p.m. Barnes and Noble on Youree, Shreveport.

OCT. 18: BREW, Patrons are treated to the finest craft beers allowing them to taste before they buy and indulge in the once-a-year opportunity to sample home brew clubs’ concoctions only available at BREW. Visit www.shreveportbrew.com.Festival Plaza.

OCT. 23 - NOV. 29: STATE FAIR OF LOUISIANA, Please join us for the largest livestock show and carnival in the state. Visit www.statefairoflouisiana.com, call 635-1361, or email info@statefairoflouisiana.com.

OCT. 24: THE PLOT THICKENS: A SPINE TINGLING ARTSCARE!, The howling and haunting Artspace Halloween party, ARTSCARE, returns with a frightening theme straight from the storybooks. Come dressed as your favorite character from the literary horror stories that have kept you up at night. Best Costume wins two tickets to the Shreveport Regional Arts Council’s Christmas in the Sky Fundraiser: SKY ROCKS on Dec. 13. Also, place your bids in the silent book art auction, designed by local artists. artspace 710 Texas St., Shreveport. 673-6535.

OCT. 24: ZOMBIES, BATS, ALIENS AND SUPER HEROES TO VISIT SCI-PORT,  Tricks and treats, an annual, family-friendly Halloween celebration, returns to Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center on Friday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 for child members, $5 for adult members, $15 for child future members and $10 for adult future members. Call 424-3466 or visit www.sciport.org.

OCT. 25: MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE FALL CARNIVAL, featuring hayride, games, food, trick or treating, crafts. 5 to 8 p.m. 7738 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

OCT. 25: METRO PCS BOO ON THE RIVER, Presented by Townsquare Media, this huge outdoor event for the whole family will include trick-or-treat for the kids, costume contest, great prizes, music, games, booth vendors, food vendors, an inflatable zipline, multiple bounce houses, obstacle courses and an inflatable rock wall. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free but additional cost for the zipline, rock wall, bouncies and food vendors. Tickets available at any Metro PCS location. Stoner Park, Shreveport. Call 688-1130.

OCT. 25 THROUGH NOV. 22: SHREVEPORT FARMERS MARKET, the Fall farmers market is back every Saturday, Oct. 25 – Nov. 22. 8 a.m. to noon. Festival Plaza, Downtown Shreveport.

OCT. 27: WINTER JAM 2015 ANNOUNCEMENT PARTY, Grab your friends, brother, principal or goldfish and tune in to watch the Winter Jam announcement party. Live at 7:00 p.m. Visit www.jamtour.com/party for details.

OCT. 28: SOUTHFIELD SCHOOL’S 23rd ANNUAL PUMPKIN SHINE ON LINE, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Betty Virginia Park, Shreveport. If rain, 4:30 to 8:30 Oct 29.

OCT. 20 & 27: “SPAIN: GLOBAL DOMINANCE AND INFLUENCE IN LOUISIANA,” Presented by Dr. Gary Joiner,  chairman of the Department of History and Social Sciences at LSUS, and Cheryl White, assistant history professor at LSUS. 5 p.m. Reservations are required. John Franks Community Centre on The Oaks of Louisiana campus, 600 E. Flournoy Lucas Rd. $25 for nonresidents. For reservations visit www.wkhs.com or call 212-8225.

NOV. 1: DAY OF THE DEAD “A LATIN AMERICAN FESTIVAL OF LIFE,” Celebrate this traditional Mexican holiday with crafts, art, sugar skulls, dance, music, bread of the dead and traditional altars of remembrance. 1 to 4p.m. Columbia Park, Shreveport.

NOV. 1: ST. NICHOLAS ORTHODOX CHURCH CELEBRATES ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY, The festival will take place on the church grounds from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 1. Food booths will be set up selling plates of traditional Arabic, Greek, Russian, Romanian and Ukrainian food. Free children activities and tours of the church will be provided. Visit www.stnicholasorthodox.org

NOV. 14-16: RESTORATION AGRICULTURE WORKSHOP, Mahaffey Farms will host a three-day workshop featuring a presentation by Mark Shephard, author of “Restoration Agriculture.” Cost to attend the presentation on Nov. 14 is $25 and $350 for the entire workshop. For more information visit www.MahaffeyFarms.com or call 518-0558.

NOV 15: JACK HANNA’S INTO THE WILD LIVE, 3 p.m. at the Shreveport Convention Center. Tickets $22.50 level II, $31 level I, $75 VIP.

NOV 15 &16: FRIENDS OF SHREVE MEMORIAL LIBRARY FALL BOOK SALE, Thousands of used books, Cds, DVDs & audio books will be on sale at rock bottom prices.Pre-sale will be 9 a.m. to noon Nov 15 for the FOL membership price of $5. General public at noon Nov. 15 and 1 p.m. Nov 16. Downtown library, 424 Texas St., Shreveport.

NOV. 15: HIGHLAND JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL, the best of jazz and blues artists from Louisiana and beyond, featuring our 2014 Highland Jazz & Blues Festival Headliner, Kermit Ruffins of New Orleans’ Basin Street Records. Noon to 5 p.m. Columbia Park, Shreveport. Visit www.highlandjazzandblues.org.

THROUGH OCT. 31: HOOVER WATERCOLOR SOCIETY ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP SHOW, See new paintings by more than 40 artists, judged by Margaret Mays Ellerman. 2-5:30 p.m. Norsworthy Gallery, 214 Texas St., Shreveport. Contact 424-6764 or thenorsworthy@gmail.com.

THROUGH OCT. 31: MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE PUMPKIN PATCH, 11 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday,  12 to 7 p.m. Sunday. 7738 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS THROUGH DEC. 13: CHRISTMAS IN THE SKY DESIGN VOLUNTEER WORKSHOP, Join the design team to create the beautiful, elaborate sets for the annual Shreveport Regional Arts Council fund-raiser, Christmas in the Sky; this year’s theme is “Sky Rocks!” Reserve a night to host your group of 15 or more for a customized work experience. Free for ages 14 and older. Harrah’s Louisiana Downs Workshop, 8000 E. Texas St., Bossier City. Call 673-6500. 

SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH THROUGH DEC. 13: LOVE CHAPEL ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sale of local artisans and beautifully made crafts of all mediums are available. Life Share Blood Mobile will be available through Sept. 2001 Forest Hills Blvd, Haughton. Contact Celeste at 464-1346.

SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: PROFESSIONAL CIVIL LAW NOTARIES ASSOCIATION, Learn about the association and various acts and documents a notary can prepare. Free. Sign-in at 6 p.m., meeting at 6:30 p.m. Southern Hills Business Association Conference Center, 9701 Baird Road, Shreveport. Call 797-4396.

EVERY WEDNESDAY: ADULT INLINE HOCKEY, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. $10. All skill levels welcome. At The Event Place & Hockey Rink, 1902 Alfred Lane, Bossier City, 71112. www.facebook.com/Shreveport.Bossier.Hockey.

EVERY THURSDAY: ZUMBA FITNESS CLASS, Join the party with instructor Katie Ours Tapis. $7 per person, workout attire. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534 or visit www.sandysdance.com.

FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH: HIGHLAND OPEN STUDIO TOUR, Artist workshops and galleries are open for your perusal with art to make and buy. Free. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours start at 436 Topeka St. Visit http://www.restorehighland.com/.

ONGOING: ABSOLUTE BEGINNER LINE DANCE CLASS, Learn popular line dances and burn calories. Casual dress. $8 per person. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Monday. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534 or visit www.sandysdance.com.

ONGOING: ADULT DANCE CLASSES, join us every week for a different genre of dance with Louisiana Dance Collective. Class fee is $10 cash only. Like us on Facebook to stay up to date on information about the location, schedule and style of classes or e-mail us at ladancecollective@gmail.com with any questions.Phyllis Whatley at 742-8673 or visit www.bossiercity.org (under animal control adoption).

ONGOING: BOSSIER ANIMAL CONTROL ADOPTION DAYS, Animals in good health are in need of loving homes. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Petsmart, 2630 Beene Blvd., Bossier City. Hand in Paw, Friends of Bossier City Animal Control, needs volunteers to help with the adoption days. Contact Phyllis Whatley at 742-8673 or visit www.bossiercity.org (under animal control adoption).

ONGOING: YOGA CLASSES, in the style of Krishnamacarya; all levels welcome. Class fee is by donation. Mondays 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.; Tuesdays 5:45 to 7 p.m. All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 9449 Ellerbe Road. For class details, call 210-7203.


|  THEATER/PERFORMANCE

OCT. 15-19: “THE GIN GAME,” River City Repertory Theatre opens its ninth season with this Pulitzer Prize-winning play which examines the growing relationship between two elderly people in an assisted living situation who come together over a game of cards, starring Academy Award nominee Margaret Avery (“The color Purple”) and local actor Richard Folmer. $35; $10 students with valid ID. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15-18, 3 p.m. Oct. 19. East Bank Theatre, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 868-5888.

OCT. 16-18, 23-25: “A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD,” BPCC presents Arnold Lobel’s treasured characters hop from page to stage in a story of friendship and adventure. All performances at 7:30p.m. except Oct 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. For more information visit theatre@bpcc.edu or call 678-6021.

OCT. 17 & 18: “NOISES OFF,” This side-splitting farce is about a third-rate theater company whose neurotic personalities, fractured relationships and backstage misbehavior combine to create an evening of absolute mayhem and constant laughter. $18 adults, $15 students/seniors. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 and 17; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18. Emmett Hook Center, 550 Common St., Shreveport. Call 429-6885. StageCenterLA.com.

OCT. 23-25: “CAPTAIN LOUIE,” Stage Center’s School of performing arts presents a tale of young Louie, the new kid in town. “Captain Louie” is about the ability to make new friends and the importance of old ones. 7 p.m. Oct. 23-24;  2 and 7 p.m. Oct 25.  $15 adults, $10 seniors/students. Children younger than 12 in costume receive $1 off admission at the door. For more information, call 218-9978 or email stagecenterla@gmail.com.

NOV. 15: “LA TRAVIATA,” Reckless love, masked revelry, family strife and self-sacrifice; La Traviata is musical storytelling at its most spectacular recounted in a cascade of instantly recognizable tunes. 7:30 p.m. $25-90, $15 students. RiverView Theatre. Buy online at www.shreveopera.tix.com or call 227-9503.

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