| ART/EXHIBITS

SEPT. 19 NEW WORKS BY ROBERT FOGEL OPENING RECEPTION, Artist Robert Fogel is a critically acclaimed collective artist. His work will be on display at the Norsworthy Gallery, located at 214 Texas St., Shreveport with the opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m.

THROUGH SEPT. 20: MEREDITH PIPER’S “SOUTHWEST,” See the Southwest-inspired artworks of Meredith Piper at. Rhino Coffee.

THROUGH SEPT. 16: “A CELEBRATION OF LOUISIANA,” annual Shreveport Art Club’s member show. The exhibit is open to the public, and admission is free. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum.

THROUGH SEPT. 30: JIM COPELAND’S ARTWORK, Jim Copeland is the latest artist to be showcased in the Emerging Artist Gallery at the Bossier Art Council, located at 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier.

THROUGH SEPT. 30: DIGIART, Local artists will be on display with art created by using modern technology at the Bossier Arts Council’s East Bank Gallery, located at 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier.

THROUGH OCT. 31: ART BY MEGAN DAVIS TAYLOR, The Bossier Arts Council is proud to announce that the artworks of Megan Davis Taylor will be on display at Boomtown Casino’s 1800 Prime Steakhouse. Prime is open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Sunday and from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

THROUGH OCT 31: DONALD JOHNSON ARTWORK, Donald Johnson is an oil painter who paints everything from landscapes to abstracts. His work will be available at the East 70th branch of Community Trust Bank inside the lobby from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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 Drive, Bossier City. 841-5646. 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Drew Ley, Tuesdays and Fridays; Winston Hall, Wednesdays; Winston Hall & Chris Allen “Jazz Night,” Thursdays.

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. Tickets available at Ticketweb.com. of Montreal, Sept. 3; Republician Debate Bingo, Sept. 16; Jeff Austin, Sept. 25;

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 close 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.

FLYING HEART BREWING: located at 700 Barksdale Blvd. in Bossier City and housed in a historic building that was once home to Bossier City’s Fire House No. 6. The tasting room is open each Friday and Saturday from 4 to 9 p.m. and tours are available at 3:30 p.m. Tours cost $5 and include a pint at the end of the tour. Guests must be 21 or older. Brewskis and Pigskins, a tailgating and cook off event, is noon Sept. 5. Only a limited number of teams are available, so get your entry in now to reserve your spot.

GREAT RAFT BREWING: located at 1251 Dalzell, Shreveport. Open every Thursday and Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 9 p.m. Free tours are available at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. Saturday. Great Raft Ramble, two-year anniversary party, noon to 11 p.m., Oct. 10.

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.

HANGAR 21: 616 Commerce St. Shreveport. 221-0064. Shows start at 10 p.m. unless otherwise stated.

LEE’S: 639 E. Kings Hwy., 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 night. Trudy Sands Band, Sept. 4, 18; Kandu, Sept. 5, 12, 26; Funhouse Sept. 11; Lost Boys, Sept. 19; Rex Goliath, Sept. 25.

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

NICKY’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 1400 Airline Drive, Bossier City. 6:30 to 10 p.m., Thursdays, Wayne’s FM Karaoke.

NOBLE SAVAGE: 417 Texas St., Shreveport. 221-1781. Open 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dirty Redd’s Jam Session featuring area artists playing all around good music every Thursday from 8 p.m. to midnight.

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.; Raina Rose, Sept. 13; Bobby Bridger and John Inmon, Sept. 27; Alyse Black, Oct. 11; Sarah Lou Richards, Nov. 8. Go to shreveporthouseconcerts.org/.

STRANGE BREW: 235 Wall St., Shreveport.

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

SUPERIOR’S STEAKHOUSE: 855 Pierremont Road No. 120, Shreveport. 219-4123. 6 to 10 p.m. Kenny Bill Stinson on Wednesdays and Fridays; Haley Brooke on Thursdays; Nathaniel Hooten on Saturdays.

THE BRASS MONKEY: 3104 Youree Drive, Shreveport. 754- 4231. Shows start at 9 p.m.

THE OFFICE: 1303 Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy., Shreveport. 216-3346. Happy hour every day 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Featuring $2 domestics, $2.50 imports and $6 Patron and Jameson.

THE STAGE AT SILVER STAR: Live entertainment. Gates open at 7 p.m. unless stated otherwise. 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. Call 752-3633. Schedule: Steve Earl, Sept. 18; Chris Cagle, Sept. 25; Delbert McClinton, Oct. 23.

TIKI BAR: 639 E. Kings Hwy., Shreveport. 868-6355.

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

| MUSIC/COMEDY

SEPT. 25: “RICKY NELSON REMEMBERED,” Nelson’s twin sons relive the music and memories in their multi-media show featuring hit songs like “Travelin’ Man” and “Hello, Mary Lou.” Show starts at 8 p.m. Call 226-8555. Strand Theatre.

OCT. 1: GODSMACK, The Grammy Award-nominated, multi-platinum Boston hard rock band will perform at the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium with special guests, Sevendust. Go to www.godsmack.com for more information and ticket information.

OCT. 28: MADSTONE PRESENTS CELTIC WOMAN, This unique musical ensemble that has become a cultural phenomenon will hit the stage at Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $29-99 and can be purchased by calling the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 841-4196, any Ticketmaster location, or online at ticketmaster.com.

NOV. 1: MARILYN MANSON, The controversial front man who became a ’90s staple will perform at Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. Doors open at 8 p.m. with the show starting at 9 p.m. Tickets are $50 for general admission on the f loor; reserved seats are $37.50 and $45. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 841-4196, any Ticketmaster location, or online at ticketmaster.com.

DEC 1: THE GUITAR EVENT OF THE YEAR - JOE BONAMASSA, Tickets range from $69 to $99 and doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m. at The Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 841-4196, any Ticketmaster location, or online at ticketmaster.com.

| SPECIAL EVENTS

SEPT. 4: VETERAN’S JOB AND RESOURCE FAIR, Veterans, active duty military members and their spouses are welcome to attend this event that aims to help provide an opportunity for business to identify with well-experienced and highly motivated veterans looking for work. The event is from noon to 4 p.m. at the Bossier Civic Center. For more information, contact Monique Roux, at 318-746-0252 ormonique@bossierchamber.com.

SEPT. 4: BAYOU GATOR HUNT, This annual event benefits the Evergreen Life Services and is a thrilling and exciting experience for the entire family that is a professional guided gator hunt in Delacroix. Reserve your spot today by calling 337-564-2987.

SEPT. 5: THE AMERICAN LEGION CROSS LAKE FLOTILLA, Let Freedom Ring with this annual fundraiser to support local veteran and youth causes. Opening ceremony is at 11:30 a.m. at American Legion Club located at 5315 South Lakeshore Dr. The event lasts until 8 p.m. and is full of contests, food, entertainment, fun and a celebrity dunking booth new this year. For more information, call 636-7261.

SEPT. 6, RED RIVER MARGARITA POUR OFF, The inaugural Red River Margarita Pour Off featuring Jose Cuervo and 1800 Tequila is a margarita competition between the best restaurants and bars in Shreveport- Bossier City. Come sample all of them and vote for your favorite this from 3 to 7 p.m. at Mall St. Vincent, 1133 St. Vincent Ave., Shreveport. Tickets are $30 at the door; $25 presale; group tickets $20 each; VIP $50 each. It’s a winnertake-all cash prize, WWE champion belt and title for best margarita in Shreveport-Bossier City. From traditional to craft cocktail and all in between.

SEPT. 11-13,15-18: DIGIFEST SOUTH, This annual digital arts and technology expo celebrates how digital technology combined with artistic creativity shape modern society. Several events will be held during the festival including a networking event, video game design competition, forum, concert and more. Go to www.digifestsouth.com.

SEPT. 11: 2015 PATRIOT AWARDS, Keynote speaker and former U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter pilot, Elizabeth McCormick helps recognize local first responders, police, fire and military branches for their dedication and service to the community. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Bossier Civic Center. Tickets are $40 for Bossier Chamber of Commerce members, and $50 for nonmembers. Table sponsors are available for $750.

SEPT. 11: AN EVENING WITH LT. COL. OLIVER NORTH, USMC, This best-selling author and military correspondent will is the guest of honor at a special fundraiser to benefit Caddo-bossier Crime Stoppers at Sam’s Town Casino and Hotel Ballroom. Tickets are $150 per person, and can be purchasedatwww.aneveningwith.info. Call 617-9805 or 936-0298.

SEPT. 12 ARK-LA-TEX GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION’S MONTHLY MEETING, Historian Mike Montgomery will be the featured speaker at this month’s meeting with this presentation on “The Colonization of America and the Settlement of Louisiana” and will detail the European factors that inf luenced the colonization of the New World from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Randle T. Moore Center, 3101 Fairfield Ave. (corner of Fairfield Ave. and Kings Hwy.), Shreveport. This program is free and open to the public. Call 746-1851 or email jjohnson747@suddenlink.net.

SEPT. 12: DICE & DAISIES BUNCO TOURNAMENT, P.E.O. Chapter BL is hosting this tournament to benefit Women’s Education. The tournament is from 2 to 6 p.m. at Broadmoor Presbyterian Church, located at 1915 Grover Place, Shreveport. Registration is $25 per person to include one entry, one raff le ticket, and light refreshments.

SEPT. 12: GREEN THUMB SEMINAR, The Gardens of the American Rose Center hosts the final 2015 Green Thumb Education Seminar focusing on sustainability in your garden. The seminar is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Klima Rose Hall at the Gardens of the American Rose Center. It is free and open to the public. Call 938-5402 for more information.

SEPT. 18-24: PACE NORTH LOUISIANA GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL, The annual film festival will feature filmmaker and White House honoree Robert Camina for the opening weekend reception from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Sept. 19 at Robinson Film Center. Go to www.nlglff.org.

SEPT. 18: KREWE OF ELDERS CORONATION BAL, Break out the summer/beach attire one more time for the Krewe of Elders Coronation Bal that begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Red Cross building, located at 805 Brook Hollow Drive, Shreveport. Entertainment by Eric Craig Band with a barbeque buffet. $50 per person. Call 752-9715 or 631-8865.

SEPT. 19: SHREVEPORT MINI MAKER FAIRE, This community-based learning event is a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness where people show what they are making and learning. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Centenary College Fitness Center. For more information, visitshreveportmakerfaire.com.

SEPT. 26, SUSAN G. KOMEN OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA’S RACE FOR THE CURE, This annual race raises funds and awareness for breast cancer and is a celebration of life after breast cancer, a tribute to those who have lost the battle with the disease. The race includes a 5K walk/run, a mile fun run, a Kids for the Cure area, survivor area, teams village and more. The race starts at 8 am. in Shreve City and to register or donate, go to komennwla. org/. Volunteers are also needed for the event. If interested, call 220-7050. Shreve City, near the Walmart parking lot.

OCT. 7-31: PUMPKIN PATCH AT PROVENANCE COMMUNITY, Bring the entire family out for this free fall event. Purchase pumpkins of all sizes, take pictures on hay bales, and participate in various activities. All proceeds from pumpkin sales will benefit The Montessori School for Shreveport. The pumpkin patch is open 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays; and noon to 7 p.m. Sundays; closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Call 683-0399

OCT. 17: COCREATIVE FALL FEST, This inaugural collective of artists, musicians, visionaries, and dreamers is hosted by Agora Borealis is free for all ages from 2 to 8 p.m. Bring the family out for music, art, food and lots of fun.

SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: INVENTORS CLUB, Do you have an idea or an invention? Join the Shreveport Bossier Inventors Association at CoHab. Call 349-3857 or email sbia_ideal@ yahoo.com

| THEATER/PERFORMANCE

OCT. 2-4, 9-10: “MOTHERS AND SONS,” This timely and provocative new play explores the evolving understanding of family in today’s world where it portrays a woman who receives an unexpected visit from her late son’s partner, who is now married to another man and has a young son. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2, 3, 9; 3 p.m. Oct. 4; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10. All performances are at East Bank Theater, 630 Barksdale Blvd. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. Call 218-9978.

OCT. 15-18, 22-25: “PETER PAN” THE MUSICAL, This story is one of the most beloved and family favorites. This high-f lying Tony Award-winning musical has been performed around the world for 60 years, and the BPCC and the Cavalier Players are bringing to the stage. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of the Sunday shows, which begin at 2 p.m. Call 678-6021 or emailtheatre@bpcc.edu.

NOV. 12-14: TORUK THE FIRST FLIGHT, This new Cirque du Soleil touring show inspired by James Cameron’s movie “Avatar,” is coming to the CenturyLink Center in Bossier City. Tickets are on sale now, and can be purchased at www.cirquedusoleil.com/toruk.