|  ART/EXHIBITS

THROUGH DEC. 19: “IMAGINARY BOTANICALS: SCULPTURES IN GLASS” BY KATHLEEN ELLIOT, Elliot creates sculptures out of flameworked glass, using a variety of botanical forms including leaves, flowers, fruits, and vines. Free and open to the public Tuesdays through 11 to 6 p.m. Fridays and 12 to 4 p.m Saturdays. The Meadows Museum of Art at Centenary College, Shreveport.

THROUGH DEC. 30: “BEYOND THE DESKTOP” PAINTINGS BY JIM HUCKABY AND DAVE IVEY, meet the artists at the reception 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 16 from Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Rd., Shreveport. Museum hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 632-2020.

THROUGH DEC. 30: OIL PAINTINGS BY MICHAEL TORMA, Norsworthy Gallery 1 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. By appointment, call 318.424.6764. 214 Texas Street, Shreveport, LA 71101.

THROUGH JAN. 17: FIRE: ELEMENT OF LIFE/ABSTRACT CONCRETE OPENINGS, in mainspace FIRE: Element of Life,  paintings by Marlene Yu. In coolspace Abstract Concrete, the art of Julie Glass. 10 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. 12 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. artspace, 710 Texas St., Downtown Shreveport.

THROUGH JAN. 31: ANNUAL BOSSIER PARISH STUDENT ART SHOW, This years theme is “The World Around Me.” Opening reception and awards ceremony will be Dec. 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Visit www.bossierarts.org or call 741-8310.

THROUGH JAN. 31: MARK CHARLEVILLE AT 1800 PRIME STEAKHOUSE, working in various media, local artist Mark Charleville says his work is his life story. 1800 Prime Steakhouse at Boomtown Casino. Visit www.bossierarts.org or call 741-8310. 

THROUGH JAN. 31: “POET OF THE ORDINARY” PHOTOGRAPHS BY KEITH CARTER, Meadows Museum of Art at Centenary College. 11 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays. 2911 Centenary Boulevard, Shreveport. Call 869-5040.

ONGOING: PAINTED VIOLINS TOUR STOP: Next stops at Willis Knighton Pierremont Hospital Lobby and 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

2JOHNS STEAK & SEAFOOD: 2151 Airline Dr., Bossier City. 841-5646. 5 to10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Drew Ley, Tuesdays and Fridays; Winston Hall, Wednesdays; Winston Hall with Chris Allen, Thursdays. On Saturdays (rotation) Sam Halphen, Chris McAa Professor Porkchop, Steve Ramey.

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. 

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.

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

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

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 to 9 p.m.; VJ-DJ music, 9 p.m. to midnight.

LEE’S: 639 E. Kings Highway, Shreveport. 861-2151. Acts are 8 p.m. to midnight weekdays, 9 p.m. Fridays and 9:30 p.m. Saturdays. Jerry Beach Blues Jam every Monday and John Wright every Thursday. Funhouse, Dec. 12; Kandu, Dec. 13; The Wizards of Voz, Dec. 19; The Yard Dogs, Dec. 26. 

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. 

SHREVEPORT HOUSE CONCERT SERIES: 1508 Fairfield Ave. Shreveport. 670-3567. Shows begin at 7 p.m. The Lightnin’ Bugs, Dec. 28; Victoria Williams, Jan. 11; Papa Mali, Jan. 25.

SUPERIOR GRILL: 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-3243. Live music on the patio 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. 

THE BRASS MONKEY: 3104 Youree Dr, Shreveport. 754-4231. Ian Moore with Ryan Doughtry, Dec. 17; Goodbye June featuring Shayliff, Dec. 19; Easy Money, Dec. 27; Marc Broussard, Jan. 21; Irene and the Sleepers with Mystery Headliner, Dec. 31.

THE OFFICE: 1303 Shreveport Barksdale Hwy. Shreveport. 216-3346. Happy hour everyday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Featuring $2 domestics, $2.50 imports and $6 Patron and Jameson. Black Water Bride, 9 p.m. Dec 12.

THE STAGE AT SILVER STAR: Live entertainment. Schedule: Sam Hunt, Dec. 11. Gates open at 7 p.m. unless stated otherwise. 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. Call 752-3633. 

TIKI BAR: 639 E. Kings Hwy., Shreveport. 868-6355. Ben & Rich, 8 p.m. Dec 11; Boxcar Bandits, 9:30 p.m. Dec 13; Bucket List, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 17; Dragstrip Phantoms, 8 p.m. Dec. 18; Engine, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 20; Suite Harmony, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 24; Stiff Necked Fools, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 27; Nancy Bones, 9 p.m. Dec. 31.

TREJOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 5795 N. Market, Shreveport. 929-0299. Wayne’s FM karaoke, 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays.

|  MUSIC/COMEDY

DEC. 14: HURLEY PRESENTS A WINTER’S EVENING, featuring Twyla Robinson, Daniel Ley and the Centenary Choir. Tickets are $40 and include wine and hors d0oeuvres. 5 p.m. in Anderson Atrium and Auditorium. Purchase tickets at centenary.edu/winterrecital. Call Jennifer Hill at 869-5253.

DEC. 20 AND 21: HOLIDAY POPS: STARS ON STAGE, featuring guest artist and Broadway stars Gary Mauer and Elizabeth Southard. Tickets $17-$58. Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. RiverView Theatre. Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. Cypress Baptist Church in Benton. Visit www.shreveportsymphony.com or call 222-7496.

|  SPECIAL EVENTS

DEC. 13: ASCEND COMBAT PRESENTS SEASONS BEATINGS 6, Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium at 7 p.m. $20 advance $25 day of. Call Kim at 402-6644. Tickets are available at the CenturyLink box office and all Ticketmaster locations.

DEC. 13: CHRISTMAS COOKIE BAZAAR, Freshly-baked homemade cookies will be available for purchase by the pound. 10 to 4 p.m. Immanuel Lutheran Church. 2565 Airline Dr., Bossier City.

DEC. 13: CHRISTMAS IN THE SKY 2014: SKY ROCKS! Get ready to “Rock Around the Clock.” Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $280 each. Harrah’s Louisiana Downs. Call 673-6500.

DEC. 13: INSANE INFLATABLE 5K, a new, dynamic race series made up of extreme inflatable obstacles. Race begins at 9 a.m. at LSUS. Visit www.insaneinflatable5k.com.

DEC. 13: SANTA FUN RUN, participants should bring at least one item to donate to each of the three stops: Shreveport/Bossier Rescue Mission (men, women and children tioletries or food items), Operation Santa Claus - KWKH Radio Station (new and unwrapped toys) and Toys for Tots - Nicky’s Mexican Restaurant (new and unwrapped toys or clothes). Have lunch at Nicky’s and receive 15 percent off your ticket. Meet at the Sonic drive-in, 3057 E. Texas, Bossier City. Leaves promptly at 10 a.m. with a police escort. Cash donations are always welcome, contact Tim Smith 453-7027 or Stuart Dublin 458-3646.

JAN. 17: KREWE OF ARTEMIS-SPRINGHILL GRAND MARDI GRAS BAL XIII, theme is “The Best of Broadway.” Entertainment by Ear Shot Graffiti. There will be heavy hors d’oeuvres and soft drinks, bring your own bottle. Tickets are $50 and black tie dress. 6:30 p.m. at Springhill Civic Center, 101 Machen Dr. Springhill, LA. Call 870-299-0375. Advance reservations required.

THROUGH DEC. 20: THE RED RIVER DISTRICT HOLIDAY MARKET POP UP, 10 to 6 p.m. Mondays – Saturdays featuring special events and live music. Several new retailers and restaurants will participate along with old favorites. Red River District, Downtown Shreveport. Call 222-7403.

THROUGH DEC. 21: 31ST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN ROSELAND, a winter wonderland featuring thousands of twinkling lights, dozens of lighted displays, giant “Christmas Cards to the Community,” nightly live entertainment, photos with Santa, rides on the Roseland Express Train and more. Gardens of the American Rose Center, 8877 Jefferson Paige Rd. Shreveport. Visit www.christmasinroseland.org or call 938-5402.

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 fundraiser, 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 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, 6:30-9:30 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 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 ladancecollective@gmail.com with any questions. Call 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. 5:45-6:45 p.m. Mondays; 5:45-7 p.m. Tuesdays. All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 9449 Ellerbe Road. Call 210-7203.

|  THEATER/PERFORMANCE

DEC. 12: “BROADWAY BELTERS CHRISTMAS,” 8 p.m. Shreveport Little Theatre. 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. For more information call 424-4439 or email boxoffice@shreveportlittletheatre.com

DEC. 19: GRINCHED, Power & Grace present an original production that will become a new holiday tradition for the whole family. Tickets are $25. 7 p.m. at the Strand Theatre, Downtown Shreveport. Visit facebook.com/GRINCHED or call 869-4853/841-1144. 

JAN 9-11, 16-17: VANYA & SONIA & MASHA & SPIKE, Stage Center is kicking off its fourth season with Christopher Durang’s witty mash-up of Chekhov characters and smartphones. Jan. 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. With matinees on Jan. 11 at 3 p.m. and Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. $18 for adults, $15 for seniors/students. East Bank Theater, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 218-9978 or email stagecenterla@gmail.com.