|  ART/EXHIBITS

AUG. 1-SEPT. 30: THE ART OF TAMMY ZIHLAVSKY AND MEGAN DAVIS TAYLOR, From abstract landscapes to animals, their unique styles are a sight to see. Reception 2 p.m. Aug. 9. Free. Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

AUG. 14, 21 & 22: “GONE IN 60 SECONDS,” As part of Digifest South, the Bossier Arts Council and Winrock International will host two pitch workshops and a G60 elevator pitch contest. The workshops will be at 6 p.m. Aug. 14 and 21 at the East Bank Theatre, 630 Barksdlae Blvd., Bossier City. G60 Elevator Pitch contest, 6 p.m. Aug. 22, with two $1,000 prizes for the best pitches. Call 741-8310.

THROUGH JULY 26: TAFFIE GARSEE ART EXHIBITION, solo exhibition by the Visual Best of Show winner of Critical Mass 2 art competition. Free. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

THROUGH JULY 26: THE ART OF NICOLE DUET AND CAROLA NIX, Free. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Gallery Fine Art Center, 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City. Call 741-9192.

THROUGH JULY 31: THE ART OF CHRIS OPP, Free. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Emerging Artist Gallery, Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

THROUGH JULY 31: THE ART OF THE LOUISIANA SOCIETY OF ANIMAL ARTISTS, Free. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

THROUGH AUG. 2: “I TOOK OFF WORK AND CAME ALL THE WAY DOWN HERE: THE ART OF WAYNE WHITE,” With three Emmys and numerous other awards to his name, Wayne White displays his unique artistic mind through visually stunning, larger than life three-dimensional word paintings. These painstakingly integrated words are his exploration of the language of painting and the sanctity of humor. Free. Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday noon to 5 p.m. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

THROUGH AUG. 8: “EXCELLENCE IN ART,” an exhibition by Caddo Parish educators. Free. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. West Wing Gallery, Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. Call 632-2020.

THROUGH AUG. 31: “AMERICAN STILL LIFES,” This exhibition will feature masterpieces by a range of contemporary artists recognized especially for their sumptuous still-life compositions along with their dazzling artistic techniques, including Daniel Mark Cassity of Hop Springs, Ark. Free. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Call 865-4201.

EVERY WEDNESDAY: ARTFUL ACRYLIC CLASSES, by Rebecca Francis. $75 per month. 4-7 p.m. Barnwell Garden and Art Center, 602 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 673-7703.

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. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 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.

BISTRO BYRONZ: 6104 Line Ave., Shreveport. 219-4848. Matthew Davidson and Greg Walton, 7-9 p.m. July 25; Matthew Davidson and Greg Walton, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 16

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.

CMT CROSSROADS BAR: Horseshoe Casino. Live entertainment. Red Thread, July 24; Legato Stone, July 25; Shinebox, July 26; T.J. McFarland, July 27; karaoke with DJ Reno, July 29.

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, 6-10 p.m. Thursdays; Golden Tee Live, Internet jukebox. (Check Web site for bands and dates).

EL PORTRILLOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 6614 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Wayne’s FM Karaoke, 6-10 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, 6-9 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. John Wright, July 24; The Syndicate, June 25; John Wright, July 26; Jerry Beach Blues Jam, July 28; John Wright, July 31; TBA, Aug. 1; John Wright, Aug. 2; Jerry Beach Blues Jam, Aug. 4.

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

SUPERIOR GRILL: 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-3243. All acts are 6:30-10:30 p.m. The Roscoes, July 23; Jimmy Wooten Band, July 24; Keith Horton Band, July 25; Billy O’Con & Badd Apple, July 26; Professor Pork Chop Band, July 27; The Caravan, July 30; Audubon Place, July 31.

SUPERIOR’S STEAKHOUSE: 855 Pierremont Road, Suite 120, Shreveport. 869-3243. All acts are 6-10 p.m. unless noted. Christina Langston & Stan Hoffman, July 23; Haley Brooke, July 24; Kenny Bill Stinson, July 25; Haley Brooke, July 26; Haley Brooke, July 28; Haley Brooke, July 29; Christina Langston & Stan Hoffman, July 30; Haley Brooke, July 31; Haley Brooke, Aug. 1; Haley Brooke, Aug. 2; Haley Brooke, Aug. 4; Haley Brooke, Aug. 5; Christina Langston & Stan Hoffman, Aug. 6.

TREJOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 5815 Youree Drive, Shreveport. 869-2316. Wayne’s FM karaoke, 6-10 p.m. Fridays.

2JOHNS STEAK & SEAFOOD: Airline Plaza, 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City. 841-5646. All acts are 6-10 p.m. unless noted. Winston Hall, July 23; Winston Hall & Chris Allen Jazz Night, July 24; Drew Ley, 6-11 p.m. July 25; Sammy Halphen & Jennifer Janet’, 6-11 p.m. July 26; Drew Ley, July 29; Winston Hall, July 30; Winston Hall & Chris Allen, July 31; Drew Ley, 6-11 p.m. Aug. 1; TBA, 6-11 p.m. Aug. 2; Drew Ley, Aug. 5; Winston Hall, Aug. 6..

|  MUSIC/COMEDY 

JULY 25: TONY BENNETT, The legendary singer, famous for the timeless classic “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” comes to town. $57.50, $67.50 and $77.50. 8 p.m. Horseshoe Casino Riverdome, Bossier City. Call 1-800-745-3000.

JULY 25, AUG. 23: THE STAGE AT SILVER STAR, Live entertainment. Schedule: July 25, Walker Street; Aug. 23, Jamie Lynn Spears. 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. Call 752-3633.

AUG. 14: WYNONNA AND THE BIG NOISE, A fivetime Grammy winner and New York Times best-selling author, Wynonna has created a new high-energy show with her band, The Big Noise. 7:30 p.m. Tickets, $31.50, $36.50, $41.50 and $59.50, available at ticketmaster.com and the CenturyLink Center box office. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, Shreveport. Call 1-800-745-3000.

AUG. 15: MAXWELL SUMMER SOULSTICE TOUR, The singer is taking his funk on the road in a cross-country tour. $47.50, $65.50 & $75.50. 8 p.m. Tickets on sale at all Tickemaster locations, the CenturyLink Center box office or 1-800-745-3000. hreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, Shreveport.

AUG. 16: RESTLESS HEART, The men who make up this band have enjoyed one of the most successful careers in country music history, placing over 25 singles on the charts, with six consecutive No. 1 hits. $39.50, $32.50 & $20.50. The Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555.

AUG. 23: JAMES BURTON INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL, Enjoy music from some of the country’s greatest guitarists. $32, $42 and $102. 7:30 p.m. Tickets on sale at all Tickemaster locations, the CenturyLink Center box office or 1-800- 745-3000. hreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, Shreveport.

AUG. 24: LINCOLN BREWSTER, The American contemporary Christian musician and pastor became a sought-after sessions guitarist in the 1990s and is coming to town through the James burton Foundation and The Simple Church. Free. 6 p.m. Ticket information available on www. jamesburtoninternationguitarfestival.com. hreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, Shreveport.

|  SPECIAL EVENTS

JULY 28: EAST COAST SWING DANCE LESSONS, beginner’s East Coast swing at 6:30 p.m., intermediate East Coast swing at 7:30 p.m. $8 per person per class. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 645-4534 or visit ww.sandysdance.com.

AUG. 2: ASCEND COMBAT PRESENTS CHAOS 4, Enjoy MMA ultimate cage fighting at its best. $20 advance, $25 day of show. 8 p.m. hreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Call Kim at 402-6644.

AUG. 2: CROSS LAKE DANCE CLUB MONTHLY DANCE, featuring dancing to the music of Red Thread. $17 per person, dressy casual. 7:30-10:30 p.m. El Karubah Shrine Temple, 6230 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. Call 773-7912 or visit www.crosslakedanceclub.com.

AUG. 4, 11, 18 & 25: WEST COAST SWING DANCE LESSONS, featuring beginner West Coast swing at 6:30 p.m. and intermediate West Coast swing at 7:30 p.m. $8 per person per class. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534 or visit www.sandysdance.com.

AUG. 9: SANDYSDANCE CENTER DROP IN AND DANCE PARTY, featuring free dance lessons 7 p.m., dancing to the music of SandysDance Party, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $15 per person, casual attire or costume attire. SandysDance center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534 or visit www.sandysdance.com.

AUG. 22-24: SPORTSMAN’S EXPO, the Ark-La-Tex’s premier outdoor show featuring elements of camping, hunting, fishing and the great outdoors. The event includes vendors, contests, door prizes, informative seminars, concessions and more. Advance tickets available at sbcsportsmansexpo.eventbrite.com; date of event, $8 adults, $5 children ages 6-12, free, children age 5 and under, $5 seniors 55 and older, $5 military with ID. Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo St., Shreveport.

SEPT. 6: FESTAPALOOZA, Join us for a rockin’ day out with a live band, beer, food vendors, craft vendors and more. $20 pre-sales July 1-16; $25 through Sept. 5; $75 VIP tickets through Sept. 5; $30 day of event. Noon. Festival Plaza, downtown Shreveport. Call 688-1130.

SEPT. 6: FALL FOR DANCE, The Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet kicks off its 41st season with several other local dance companies joining the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet in this annual outreach program. General admission $10 adults, free for children 12 and under; reserved seating $12 adults, $2 children 12 and under; patrons can also purchase a special buffet dinner package. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., show at 6:30 p.m. Riverview Theatre, Shreveport. Call 221-8500.

SEPT. 13: CHIMPANZEE DISCOVERY DAYS, Nature, science, education, family and fun all describe Chimp Haven’s Chimpanzee Discovery Days; guests can bring a contribution for the chimps, including fresh or canned fruits and vegetables, unshelled nuts, peanut butter, sugar-free cereals, pretzels, sugar-free gelatin, pudding mixes, juice and syrup and more. Walk through the sanctuary’s naturally wooded trail, visit the enrichment station and the greenhouse exhibit. You can explore Chimp Haven on a 30-minute staff-led hayride tour; adults $10, children, $5. Chimp Chat and Chew dates, featuring lunch, a behind-the-scenes tour of the sanctuary and a presentation by a staff member, are at noon on June 14, Sept. 13 and Nov. 8; adults $50, children $25, reservations required. Admission: $6 adults, $3 children age 5 and under. 9 a.m. to noon. Chimp Haven, located in the Eddie D. Jones Park, off Highway 789, Keithville, La. Call 925-9575.

THROUGH JULY 27: SPLASH OF SCIENCE, Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center and Splash Kingdom Family Waterpark are partnering together to bring a Splash of Science to northwest Louisiana residents and visitors seven days a week through Sunday, July 27. Visitors of Splash Kingdom may bring their proof of purchase or Season Pass to Sci-Port to receive a buy one, get one free discount on IMAX Dome Theatre films. Similarly, a Sci-Port proof of sale or Membership card will grant visitors to Splash Kingdom $5 off each general admission for those 42” and up. Both discounts are valid for up to four guests at either attraction and cannot be used with any other offer. Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 424-3466.

THROUGH AUG. 8: SOUTH HIGHLANDS SUMMER MARKET, a family and pet-friendly event featuring organic foods, music and handmade items. Friday nights from 5-9 p.m. Mall St. Vincent, Shreveport.

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 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 THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: SHREVEPORT SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON, This group promotes boating fun, safety and education and meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Shreveport Yacht Club, 2905 Municipal Pier Road, Shreveport. Call 426-9484.

SATURDAYS THROUGH AUG. 30 AND TUESDAYS THROUGH JULY 15: SHREVEPORT FARMERS MARKET, Shop for fresh-grown local produce, jams and jellies, arts and crafts and more at the annual Farmers Market. 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays and 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays. Festival Plaza, downtown Shreveport. Call 455-5788.

SUNDAYS THROUGH JULY 27: BENTON FARMERS MARKET, Benton’s inaugural farmers market is a Sunday-only outdoor market featuring high-quality, locally grown produce from area growers. Free. 12:30-5 p.m. Sundays through July 27. 495 Simpson St., Benton, La.

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: ADULT INLINE HOCKEY, beginner pickup hockey every Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m.; advanced pickup hockey every Wednesday 7:30-9:30 p.m. $10. Hot Wheels south, 1902 Alfred Lane, Bossier City.

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

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 and Tuesdays, 5:45-6:45 p.m. All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 9449 Ellerbe Road. Call 210-7203.

ONGOING: DETOUR DOWNTOWN RUN/WALK/ BIKE/CRAWL CLUB, Each week, Detour members will meet at Overtime Sports Bar and then run/walk/bike as fast/far as one would like down Clyde Fant Parkway then head back to Overtime Sports Bar for free non-alcoholic beverages and great drink and food specials. Detour Downtown provides an opportunity to stay active, connect with friends, network and meet new people. 6 p.m. Wednesdays. 200 Travis St., Shreveport. Call 673-0048 or visit www.shreveporthappyhour.com/detour/.

|  THEATER/PERFORMANCE

JULY 23-27: “SHREK THE MUSICAL,” The hit Dreamworks film comes to dazzling life on the stage. $25. 7:30 p.m. July 23-26; 2 p.m. July 26-27. Call for tickets. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439.

JULY 24-26, JULY 31-AUG. 2: “A CHORUS LINE,” The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical features a group of wannabe performers auditioning for a part in a musical chorus line and reveal their characters and personalities as they try out. Presented by Stage Center. $22 adults, $20 seniors, $15 students and children. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 & 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. Marjorie Lyons Playhouse, Centenary College, Shreveport. Call 218-9978.

JULY 25-27, AUG. 1-3: “GREATER TUNA,” Comedy about the shenanigans in a small Texas town. $12 adults, $10 seniors, military and non-BPCC students; no children under age 6. 7:30 p.m. July 25, 26, Aug. 1, 2; 2 p.m. July 27 and Aug. 3. BPCC Performing Arts Theatre, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City.