64th Shreveport Symphony Nena Wideman International Piano Competition, Dec. 6-8, Centenary College

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NOV. 27: “MEMPHIS,” A smash hit on Broadway, the show features energetic choreography and hard-charging musical numbers with the powerhouse funk of James Brown, the hot guitar riffs of Chuck Berry, the smooth harmonies of the Temptations and the silken, bouncy pop of the great girl groups of the period. $68.50, $55.50, $35.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555. 

DEC. 5: “SIMPLY SINATRA CHRISTMAS,” Reminiscent of the young Sinatra, Bobby Darin and Harry Connick Jr., Steve Lippia and his 10-piece band move from swing tunes to ballads, interpreting Frank’s favorite Christmas songs and classics. 8 p.m. $55.50, $45.50 and $35.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555. 

DEC. 6-8: 64TH SHREVEPORT SYMPHONY NENA WIDEMAN INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION, Dazzling young pianists from all over the world compete for the gold. Preliminaries free Friday and Saturday; $10 finals on Sunday. Hurley School of Music, Centenary College. Call 869-5235. 

DEC. 13: SHOJI TABUCHI CHRISTMAS SHOW, For years Tabuchi has performed in his own theater in Branson, playing country, bluegrass, Big Band, Cajun, Broadway/movie tunes, pop, jazz, swing and classical. 8 p.m. $51.50, $45.50 and $30.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555.

DEC. 21-22: HOLIDAY POPS, Celebrate the holiday season with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra. $55, $44, $33, $15 and $12 for students. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 22. RiverView Hall, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport 

JAN. 11: THE MUSIC OF LED ZEPPELIN, Bridging the gulf between rock and roll and classical music, the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra will be joined by a full rock band and singer Randy Jackson as they capture the music of Led Zeppelin in unique manner. Tickets range from $19-$59. 7:30 p.m. RiverView Theater, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 227-8863.