| ART/EXHIBITS

THROUGH JAN. 8: “RECYCLED SCULPTURES” BY JOHN NORWOOD, This New York City artists will show his work for the first time at the Rainforest Art Foundation in Louisiana.

JAN. 14: “SELFIES: FROM DIGITAL TO PHYSICAL,” Selfies, the president, rock stars, famous athletes and everyone in between have all become obsessed with self images on the cell phone. These icons of self reflection are the focus of Northwest Louisiana artist Amanda Roe’s most recent work opening at artspace with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m.

THROUGH JAN. 24: LOUISIANA SOCIETY OF ANIMAL ARTISTS EXHIBIT, features local artists and shows a variety of mixed media and artworks on canvas, and paper in oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pastel. The exhibit will be on display at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum’s west wing gallery.

THROUGH JAN. 30: “BOSSIER PARISH STUDENT ART SHOW, The Bossier Arts Council presents this year’s theme, “Me, Myself & Art” which features students’ works that represent who they are and their personality. Bossier Arts Council located at 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Go to www. bossierarts.org or call 741-8310.

THROUGH JAN. 31: ART BY LYNN LAIRD, The Bossier Arts Council presents artwork by Lynn Laird. Boomtown’s 1800 Prime Steakhouse. Bossier City. Go to www.bossierarts.org or call 741-8310.

THROUGH JAN. 31: BAUHAUS INSPIRED DESIGN EXHIBIT, The Meadows Museum of Art at Centenary College will host “Supposed to Be the New World: Bauhaus Books, Bauhaus People, Bauhaus Culture in America 1925–55.”

THROUGH JAN. 31: “SKETCHES FROM THE TRENCHES: JEAN DESPUJOLS IN WORLD WAR I, “The Meadows Museum’s new exhibition offers exclusive insight to a French soldier’s experience. On loan from the Despujols family, these drawings have never before been displayed. The exhibition features loans from the National World War I Museum and Memorial, and the R. W. Norton Art Gallery.

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

2 JOHNS 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.

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.

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.

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 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. for karaoke and 4 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 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. River Cities Brew Krewe homebrew club will do a live demonstration on how to make your own Mead at 4 p.m. Jan. 16.

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.

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; Kandu, Jan. 8, 9, 16, 22; Funhouse, Jan. 15, 29; The Lost Boys Jan. 23; Katalyst Jan. 30.

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 everyThursday 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.; Wild Ponies, Jan. 17; Dayna Kurtz, March 19; Rebecca Loebe, May 1. Go to shreveporthouseconcerts.org/.

STRANGE BREW: 235 Wall St., Shreveport.

SUPERIOR GRILL: 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869- 3243. Live music.

WHAT’S ON TAP: 1207 Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy., Shreveport 869-2422. Happy Hour daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Showing college football on 15 different TVs and 33 beers on tap.

WHAT’S ON TAP II: 2369 Airline Drive Bossier City. 747-5505 Happy Hour daily 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Serving food and showing college football on 18 different TVs and 23 beers on tap.

| MUSIC/COMEDY

JAN. 7: GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA, This spectacular event will include a seated dinner and dancing to the sounds of the orchestra all to benefit Shreveport Opera. The event starts at 6 p.m. at Sam’s Town Casino & Hotel Shreveport. Table sponsorships are available. Individual tickets are $100 per person. Call 227-9503 or emailboxoffice@shreveportopera.org.

JAN. 10, LEWIS BLACK, American comedian, Lewis Black, will stop in Shreveport on his national “The Emperor’s New Clothes: The Naked Truth” tour at the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $79.50 to $55.50. Reserved seating. Go to www.ticketmaster.comfor tickets.

JAN. 16: THE MUSIC OF QUEEN, The creators of “The Music of Led Zeppelin” pay tribute to the timeless genius of Freddie Mercury and his band mates. Jam to your favorite tunes from A Night at the Opera, News of the World, A King of Magic, and, of course Bohemian Rhapsody with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra. The ’70s are alive and well with soaring vocals, a full rock band and a live orchestra. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the RiverView Theater. Special event pricing applies. Single tickets start at $25. www. shreveportsymphony.com.

JAN. 23: WIDEMAN PIANO COMPETITION, For 65 years, the Wideman Competition has brought an incredibly talented group of pianists to Shreveport to compete, and many winners have gone on to great careers. Hear not one but two of these winners as part of the celebration, featuring the Grieg Piano Concerto and the Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 2. The evening will also include the premiere of a new work by Kermit Poling, commissioned in memory of Shreveport Symphony Orchestra’s Honorary Board Chair, Virginia Shehee. Single tickets start at $19, students $12. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. at RiverView Theater. www.shreveportsymphony.com.

JAN. 30: BARRY MANILOW, Don’t miss your chance to see Barry Manilow on this “One Last Time” tour at the CenturyLink Center. Tickets available at the box office,www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800- 745-3000.

JAN. 31: LIL WAYNE, Grammy Award winning and multiplatinum selling hip hop music superstar, Lil Wayne with special guest Rae Sremmurd coming to CenturyLink Center. Tickets are available at the box office, ticketmaster.com and by calling 1-800- 745-3000.

FEB 6: FESTIVAL OF LAUGHS, Top veteran comedians Mike Epps, Sommore, Earthquake and Tony Rock will hit the stage at the CenturyLink Center. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com.

FEB. 10: DEF LEPPARD, Def Leppard’s influential career includes numerous hit singles and groundbreaking multiplatinum albums including two of the best-selling albums of all time. Their new tour will stop at the CenturyLink Center in Bossier and will capture the group’s legendary tracks, bringing together classic Leppard hits. Go to www.defleppard.com.

FEB. 18: COLE SWINDELL, Country singer/songwriter, Cole Swindell will play at the Historic Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium March 20. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. General admission. Tickets are $29.50 and will be $33.50 the day of the show.

FEB. 23: THE BROADWAY TENORS, Three of musical theater’s best leading men transport you to the Golden Age and back again in a thrilling and moving evening of Broadway’s most beloved hits from South Pacific, West Side Story, Les Misérables, Jersey Boys and more. Single tickets start at $20; students $12. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. at RiverView Theater. www. shreveportsymphony.com.

FEB. 28: FAMILY CONCERT: DR. SEUSS’S THE SNEETCHES, Discover how the Sneetches learned to set aside their differences and live together in harmony, an important message in today’s world – told and illustrated by the everengaging Dr. Seuss with music by Lorenzo Palomo. The event is free and open to the public. Showtime is 3 p.m. at RiverView Theater. www.shreveportsymphony.com.

MARCH 12: LUKE BRYAN, Country superstar, Luke Bryan, will bring his Kill the Lights Tour to the CenturyLink Center with special guest, Dustin Lynch. Tickets are available at www. livenation. com.

MARCH 19: LUX AETERNA, Join the Centenary College and Northwestern State University Choirs with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra for the ethereal and uplifting performance by Morten Lauridsen. Paired with the incomparable symphonic style of Finnish master, Jean Sibelius, this promises to be a luminous evening. Free Concert Conversation at 6:40 p.m.; showtime at 7:30 p.m. at RiverView Theater. Single tickets start at $19; students $12. www.shreveportsymphony.com.

APRIL 22: CARRIE UNDERWOOD, Seven-time Grammy winner and Pollstar’s three-time top female country touring artist, Carrie Underwood will bring her Storyteller Tour - Stories in the Round, to the CenturyLink Center. Tickets are available at www. ticketmaster.com.

APRIL 23: JOHNNY RIVERS, With 17 Gold records, 29 chart hits, two Grammy Awards, and more than 30 million records, Johnny Rivers continues to perform his big hits like “Secret Agent Man,” “Memphis,” “Maybelline,” “Mountain of Love,” “Midnight Special,” “Seventh Son” and so many beloved others. The show starts at 8 p.m. at the Strand Theatre. Tickets are on sale by calling 1-800-313-6373.

APRIL 24: ZZ TOP, Known for their hits such as “Sharp Dressed Man” and “Legs,” this American rock band is set to play the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. Doors open at 6 p.m. and show is at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www. tickemaster.com.

APRIL 30: PINES OF ROME ORCHESTRA SPECTACULAR, Shreveport Symphony Orchestra’s last seasonal classical masterworks concert features the original “surround sound” experience, Pines of Rome, and other nature-inspired orchestral showpieces.Showtime is 7:30 p.m. at RiverView Theater. Tickets start at $19; students $12. www. shreveportsymphony.com.

MAY 13: OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE, This live concert show combines the comedy and hits from the original movie and pays homage to Chicago’s rich history of blues, Gospel and soul music. Upbeat and uplifting, The Official Blues Brothers Revue is fun for all ages. Featuring Wayne Catania as Jake and Kieron Lafferty as Elwood. The show starts at 8 p.m. at the Strand Theatre. Tickets are on sale by calling 1-800-313-6373.

| SPECIAL EVENTS

JAN 9.: ARK-LA-TEX GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING, From 1 to 3 p.m. at the Randle T. Moore Center, 3101 Fairfield Ave (corner of Fairfield Avenue and Kings Hwy), Shreveport. The featured speaker is Leonard Gresens, Investments Advisor, Historian and Collector. His presentation will be “Old Tokens and Other Nostalgia of Shreveport”. In addition, Genealogist Peggy LaCour will present “If It Had Been a Snake . . .” This program is free and open to the public. Call 746-1851 or email jjohnson747@suddenlink.net.

JAN. 15,16: MONSTER NATION DESTRUCTION ZONE, Come see the biggest and baddest monster trucks at the CenturyLink Center. Tickets are on sale now at the CenturyLink Center Box Office, www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745- 3000.

JAN. 19 - MARCH 15: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES, Don’t miss your opportunity to learn sign language at the Deaf Action Center. Registration ends Jan. 18 and the cost is $200. Contact Raydra at raydra@deafactioncenter or 425-7781.

JAN. 23: FIFTH ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. ORATORY COMPETITION AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD, This annual event honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through the art of oratorical presentation while showcasing the emerging leadership of talented youth in the region. The event begins ate 1 p.m. at Majorie Lyons Playhouse. The oratory competition is open to all students grades third through 12th. Applications are due Jan. 15 and are available at the Shreve Memorial Library branches or at www.mahoganyensembetheatre.org.

FEB. 20: TUff HEDEMAN CHAMPIONSHIP BULL RIDING, CenturyLink Center. Tickets available at the box office, ticketmaster.com, and by calling 1-800-745-3000.

MARCH 28: HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS, The Globetrotters are preparing for their most epic tour in history as the world famous team celebrated its 90th Anniversary World Tour with a stop at the CenturyLink Center. Tickets are available at the box office, www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

MARCH 20: NICK CAVE “AS IS,” This one-of-a-kind performance with internationally renowned artist, Nick Cave, is the culmination of an eight-month residency where his skills have been taught to the social service organizations of Shreveport Common and hand-picked area artists to be/create the production “AS IS” at the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com. Call 673-6500 or nickcaveasis. com.

APRIL 30: DIAMOND RIO, The Professional Fire Fighters Association of Louisiana is holding this benefit concert at the Historic Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. The doors open at 3 p.m. and the show starts at 4 p.m. Call, 225-360-3380 or www. pfflouisiana.org.

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

JAN. 7-10, 15-17: “SOUVENIR,” Presented by Shreveport Little Theatre, this comedy with music features Gale Odom and Rocky Maddox in the show about Florence Foster Jenkins and her career and friendship. Tickets are $18 for seniors, students and active military and $20 for adults. Call 424-4439 to reserve your seat or for more information. www.shreveportsymphony.com.

JAN. 17: “THE PRODUCERS,” once again sets the standard for modern, outrageous, in-your-face humor with this musical about a scheming producer and his mousy accountant aiming to produce the biggest flop on Broadway. The show starts at 7 p.m. at the Strand Theatre. Tickets are on sale by calling 1-800-313-6373.

FEB. 5: “H.M.S. PINAFORE” OPERA DINNER, Join the Shreveport Opera for an evening of fine wine, exquisite cuisine and thrilling opera! Enjoy great music as you meet the principal artists for upcoming productions. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. at The Shreveport Club, 410 Travis St. Tickets are $80 and can be purchased online at www.shreveportopera.org or call 227-9503.

FEB. 9: PEPPA PIG’S BIG SPLASH, Peppa Pig’s first U.S. live theatrical tour will visit the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. This show brings the hit Nick Jr. TV series to life on stage. Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000.

FEB. 18: “ANNIE,” The world’s best-loved musical returns in time-honored form. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin, this production of Annie is a brand new incarnation of the iconic original. The show starts at 8 p.m. at the Strand Theatre. Tickets are on sale by calling 1-800-313-6373.

MARCH 2: BLUE MAN GROUP, Experience the award winning show that combines music, technology and comedy that is entertaining, innovative and energetic at the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $69-$99 and are at the CenturyLink Center Box Office by calling 747-2501 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

MARCH 11: “JOSEPH AND THE TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT,” One of the most enduring shows of all time, Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s timeless musical is the irresistible family story about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son. The show starts at 8 p.m. at the Strand Theatre. Calling 1-800- 313-6373.

APRIL 7: DEAD MAN WALKING, Join the Shreveport Opera for an evening of fine wine, exquisite cuisine and thrilling opera. Enjoy great music as you meet the principal artists for upcoming productions. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. at The Shreveport Club, 410 Travis Street. Tickets are $80 and can be purchased online at www.shreveportopera.org.