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| ART/EXHIBITS THROUGH MARCH 31: ART BY BRAD SMITH, The Bossier Arts Council is happy to announce Brad Smith as the latest local artist for the Emerging Artist Gallery. Smith is a largely selftaught painter who works various styles and subject matters. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. THROUGH MARCH 31: CREATIVE ART CONNECTION, The Bossier Arts Council will feature the works of this nonprofit organization that displays fine art works from all craftsmen. Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd. www. bossierarts.org or all 741-8310.

THROUGH MARCH 31: BPCC FACULTY ART SHOW, Kelly McDade’s exhibit “POPular Mechanics” will be on display at the Donna Service Gallery, located in Building A on the college campus. The art exhibition is the first of the 2016 spring semester in the gallery.

APRIL 1: POETRY READING AND OPEN READING; In conjunction with the Awkward Family Photos exhibit at Centenary College’s Meadows Museum of Art, a poetry reading and open microphone opportunity will start at 5:30 p.m. featuring distinguished author Genaro Ky Ly Smith.

APRIL 1-MAY 31: GINGER BRIGGS AND KAREN LA BEAU will have pieces of their art displayed at the East Bank Gallery. An opening reception is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. April 9 at the Bossier Arts Council, located at 630 Barksdale Boulevard. Call 741-8310 or go towww.bossierarts.org. APRIL 1-MAY 31: “BEE” BY BAYGENT BAKER, The Bossier Arts Council will feature the artworks of Baygent Baker in the Emerging Artist Gallery. She is self-taught, specializing in colored pencil and acrylic paint and greatly influenced by nature. An opening reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. April 9 at the Bossier Arts Council, located at 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

APRIL 2: AZALEA FESTIVAL, Plan to spend the day at the R.W. Norton Art Gallery’s Azalea Festival. Showcasing over 15,000 plants including approximately100 native and hybrid varieties of azaleas at the prime time of the year, the event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the 40-acre gardens behind the museum. While enjoying a tour through the beautiful gardens, have your garden questions answered by volunteers from Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners, the Shreveport Garden Study Club and the Society for Louisiana Irises.

APRIL 2-MAY 15: BLOOM!, In coordination with our first ever Azalea Festival, the R.W. Norton Art Gallery will be showcasing local talent in the form of a new exhibition, BLOOM! This exhibition will focus on flowering plants and the beauty of nature. APRIL 3: SHREVEPORT ART CLUB SPRING SHOW, Open reception will showcase art by the Shreveport Art Club. 2 to 4 p.m. at The Norsworthy Gallery. 214 Texas St., Shreveport.

APRIL 7-MAY 7: “OUTLIER,” April is National Sexual Assault Awareness month and Outlier is a multi-sensory fine art photography exhibit featuring the personal stories of sexual assault survivors to raise social awareness, dispel victim stigma, foster restorative justice and bring the subject of sexual assault out into open discussion. An opening reception is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on April 7 at artspace and the exhibit will run through May 7. Corbett will also conduct an artist talk at 6 p.m. on April 14; admission is free. A mini film fest from 5 to 9 p.m. on April 11 and throughout the month is at Shreve Memorial Library. THROUGH APRIL 9: MEREDITH PIPER ARTIST RECEPTION will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Agora Borealis for her encased weavings art show. The reception is free to the public. Piper’s encased weavings will be displayed through April 9.

THROUGH APRIL 29: “ALPHA & OMEGA: ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE THROUGH THE GENERATIONS,” a twowoman show featuring work by grandmother and grand-daughter artists Emily Cameron Pressly and Catherine Pressly Harding. Works in acrylic, oil, watercolor and chalk, including landscapes, still life and abstracts. Free. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. Call 632-2020. T

HROUGH APRIL 30: ARTWORK OF MIKE TORMA, The Bossier Arts Council presents Mike Torma’s artwork on display at Boomtown Casino’s 1800 Prime Steakhouse. THROUGH APRIL 30: CUTTING DOWN THE TREE OF LIFE, This two-part display, conceived by alumna Emily Fultz, contrasts vibrant Haitian “Tree of Life” paintings from the 1970s and 1980s with contemporary photographs of Haiti’s deforestation for charcoal fuel production, captured by New York City photojournalist Jonathan Auch is hosted by the Meadows Museum of Art on the Centenary College campus. APRIL 30: ART ROCKS 2016!, Chalk it UP! themed, family friendly art fest featuring Sidewalk Chalk Mural Artist, Rachel Addy Blake Bros., and Bluegrass Band in Grand Cane. “Artists of Tomorrow” art show and free chalk art activities are available for all visitors. For more information, call 663-3080.

THROUGH MAY 15: #HASHTAGGING HISTORY EXHIBIT, This special exhibit will explore famous hashtags as well as a unique look at historical figures through a modern format. The exhibit is in the North Wing Exhibition Galleries. THROUGH MAY 29: “VITAMIN SEA: SALT WATER AND SUNSHINE,” Susie Barrett’s latest collection will be displayed at Origin’s Bank, located on 1350 E. 70th St., Shreveport. She specializes in oil over acrylic and textured acrylics on canvas and is influenced by vibrant colors of the tropics, water and infinity patterns.

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 andSaturday. 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. Glen Templeton, April 2; Pat Green, April 15; Jon Pardi, April 29; Granger Smith, May 6; Tracy Byrd, May 14; Stoney Larue, May 20; Wade Bowen, June 11. 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 at3:30 p.m. Tours cost $5 and include a pint at the end of the tour. Guests must be 21 or older.

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. Love Our Locals – Customer Appreciation Event from 4 to 9 p.m. March 31 with free food while supplies last, half-price growler fills and live music from The Mansion Family; Heart of Gold 5K After Party from 8:30 a.m. to noon April 2 and come by the brewery after the race for music, fun and games. 21 and older guests can show their race bib and receive one free pint; Great Raft Grewing Lager Jogger 5K and Beer Mile is June 18.

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. Blues Jam every Monday night; Kandu, April 1, 8, 15, 16, 23, 29; Thunder Mouse with Julieann Banks, April 2; Lost Boys, April 9; Skeleton Key, April 22; Jason Sepulvado, April 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 every Thursday from 8 p.m. to midnight. RISTORANTE GIUSEPPE: 4800 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869- 4548. Jazziana, 7 p.m. every Friday andSaturday.

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 sand 23 beers on tap.

| MUSIC/COMEDY APRIL 2: KATT WILLIAMS, This legendary comedian brings

his Conspiracy Theory show to the CenturyLink Center. Tickets are available at the box office, ticketmaster.com, or by calling 1-800- 745-3000. 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 28: MODEST MOUSE, Indie-rock stars Modest Mouse will play at the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium as a part of their latest tour. Tickets are on sale now through www. ticketmaster.com.

APRIL 29: STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN & THIRD DAY, will play at the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium at 7 p.m. This Christian concert is for the entire family with group tickets available. Reserved seating. Tickets are available at www. ticketmaster.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.

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

MAY 4: HARRY CONNICK JR., The New Orleans singer and musician is coming to the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com . MAY 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

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.

JUNE 4, RICKEY SMILEY, American comedian, television host, actor and radio personality, will hit the stage at Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are on sale now with reserved seating. JUNE 25: JAMES TAYLOR, The five-time Grammy Award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee will play at the CenturyLink center. Tickets are on sale through www.ticketmaster. com.

AUG. 12: BLUE OYSTER CULT, One of the greatest genre-bending pioneers of rock and roll is coming the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. They have sold over 24 million albums worldwide. Visit www.ticketmaster.com for tickets. ONGOING: SHREVEPORT HOUSE CONCERT SERIES:1508 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. 670-3567. Shows begin at 7 p.m.; Trout Fishing in America, April 3; Rebecca Loebe, May1. Gotoshreveporthouseconcerts.org/.

| SPECIAL EVENTS THROUGH MARCH 31: FREE MOVIES AND POPCORN AT ROBINSON FILM CENTER, Free movie tickets can only be obtained by visiting or calling the box office 459- 4122. While tickets will be available for purchase online, RFC will not refund any tickets purchased online. The box office opens at 9 a.m. weekdays and noon weekends. Free tickets are limited to four per person and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reserved tickets not picked up 10 minutes before showtime will be released to the public: no exceptions. Tickets for screenings will be made available seven days in advance of the showtimes.

APRIL 2-DEC. 17: BOSSIER CITY FARMERS MARKET, with over 200 vendors that includes farmers with fresh fruits and vegetables, makers, hobbyists, baked goods, entrepreneurs, crafters, artists, restaurants, food trucks with Louisiana cooking, and much more. The family-friendly event is free, open to the public from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and has ample convenient parking located in the south parking lot of Pierre Bossier Mall.

APRIL 2: SHOOT FOR HOPE, this benefit for Heart of Hope will begin at 9 a.m. with sign in at 8 a.m. at the Los Paloma Event Center in Benton. Registration is now open. Call 925-4663 or emailevents@heartofhopeministry.com.

APRIL 2: NINTH ANNUAL ASEANA SPRING FESTIVAL, will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. at the ASEANA Gardens of Shreveport located on the corner of Texas Ave. and Common St. This free, family-friendly event celebrates Asian culture through food, dance, music, fashion and more. This year the festival will celebrate the Laotian culture with a traditional celebration called “Sa Bai Dee.” Call 401-8078.

APRIL 2: MCDONALD’S SOUND OFF, Powered by Indie Uproar and live from the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, the Top 20 contestants will sing live on KTAL NBC 6 from 7 to 10 p.m. One singer will receive $60,000 in cash and prizes including a trip to audition for NBC’s “The Voice.” Tickets are available on www. ticketmaster.com. APRIL 2: CORK, Tickets Shreveport-Bossier’s premier wine event are now available. The fundraiser for Red River Revel is from 2 to 5 p.m. in Festival Plaza. www.corkwinefestival.com.

APRIL 5-7, SHREVEPORT FARMERS MARKET VENDOR MEETINGS, Those wishing to participate as a vendor in the Shreveport Farmers Market are urged to attend the 2016 annual organizational Meeting. All meetings will take place at 6 p.m. on their respective days at 101 Crockett St, Suite B, in Festival Plaza. Agricultural vendors are meeting April 5; homemade goods vendors is April 6; and hot food and food truck vendors is April 7. Contact Noma Fowler-Sandlin at 455-5788 or email at farmersmarket@redriverrevel.com. APRIL 5: THE SHREVEPORT ART CLUB MEETING, is from 10 a.m. to noon at the Randle T. Moore Center, 3101 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. Featuring mixed media nature design with Roseann Holloman. Cost is free. Guests welcome. Call 798-0697.

APRIL 7: CELEBRITY WAITER, This year Evergreen honors Paratroopers in the ArkLaTex that have served in the armed services. The fundraiser starts at 6:30 p.m. at East Ridge Country Club. For more information, visit www.evergreenls.org or call 949-5551.

APRIL 9: SEVENTH ANNUAL SAMARITAN OPEN SPORTING CLAYS EVENT, from 7 a.m. to noon at the Shreveport Gun Club on Meriwether Road, the Samaritan Counseling Center will host this fundraiser for mental health counseling. There will be lunch, awards, and a raffle and a live auction. The range fee is $500 per five-person team or $100 per individual. Contact the Samaritan Counseling Center at 221-6121 or go to www.samaritanshreveport.org for more details. APRIL 9: SPRING PLANT SALE, The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners will hold this annual sale from 8 a.m. to noon at the Randle T. Moore Center, located at the corner of Fairfield Ave. and Kings Highway. A wide selection of perennials, shade plants, unique vines and fragrant herbs will be for sale.

APRIL 9: FOURTH ANNUAL BBQ COOK-OFF, brought to you by the Ark-La-Tex Ambassadors, Saturday, April 9 noon to 10 p.m. in Festival Plaza. The BBQ Cook-off is Grillin’ for Grads. Admission is only $15 and you receive five tasting tickets and one People’s Choice voting token.The People’s Choice voting will occur between 12:30 to 4 p.m. with an announcement of the winners at the Award Ceremony 4:30pm. Check arklatexambassadors.com/bbqcook-off/ for BBQ event activities and hours. Email arklatexbbq@ gmail.com or call 865-5555.

APRIL 9: ARKLATEX GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING is from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Randle T. Moore Center, 3101 Fairfield Ave (corner of Fairfield Ave and Kings Hwy), Shreveport. The featured speaker is Leigh Scott Lewis. The program is free and open to the public. Call 746-1851 or email jjohnson747@ suddenlink.net.

APRIL 10: HERBY K’S BLOCK PARTY AND BENEFIT, Celebrate 80 years of Herby K’s while raising money for Pet Savers with a buffet, live music, raffle items and beer. The party is from 1 to 7 p.m. at Herby K’s. APRIL 16: ARTINI, The Bossier Arts Council is back with the seventh annual fundraiser and competition from 7 to 11 p.m. at Harrah’s Louisiana Downs with visual art, live music and signature martinis . ARTini helps provide funding for East Bank Theatre, East Bank Gallery, Arts-In-Education programming in Bossier schools, Budding Artists Association and classes and workshops throughout the year. Tickets are on sale now. Call 741-8310 for more information.

APRIL 16-17: MELROSE PLANTATION ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL, this annual festival held in Natchitoches Parish will feature the original Clementine Hunter murals on the second floor of the African House. The festival will feature many of the same vendors that visitors expect to see. The festival will open at 9 a.m. on the first day and 10 a.m. the second day. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children 2-12. Guided tours of the big house are $5. www.melroseplantation.org.

APRIL 23: PINEYWOODS SUPPER CLUB, Mahaffey Farms, a family farm located in Princeton, Louisiana, and Sainte Terre, an events venue located in Benton, Louisiana, are joining forces to bring a new dining experience to the Shreveport-Bossier area. Inspired by the Delta Supper Club in Mississippi and the rise in popularity of ‘pop-up’ dinners across the country, the Pineywoods Supper Club will provide a new and ever-changing dining experience for food lovers. The event starts at 6 p.m. at Mahaffey Farms. This inaugural dining experience is open to the public. Tickets are $100 each, plus tax and gratuity, and are now available for purchase at www.cultivate318.com. Pricing includes a five-course dinner, open bar and live music. Due to limited seating, tickets must be purchased in advance. Club memberships may be purchased beginning April 1.

JUNE 18: SHOP TILL YOU DROP’S WEDDING AFFAIR, This show will feature a bridal open house and tasting from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bossier Civic Center. Admission is $5. Visit www.shoptiludropla.com. 564-9489 or 470-6714. JUNE 24-25: 66TH ANNUAL LOUISIANA PEACH FESTIVAL, This annual festival in Ruston includes arts and crafts, children’s activities, a rodeo, pageant, golf tournament, parade and great music. The festival opens Friday at 5 p.m. and Saturday at 8 a.m. Prices are $10 a day and $15 for a weekend pass. Go to www. louisianapeachfestival.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 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.

APRIL 8-10, 15-17: “THREE LITTLE PIGS,” Bossier Parish Community College’s Communication and Performing Arts Division and the Cavalier Players bring this classic fairy tale to the stage. Show times at at 7 p.m. April 8, 15 and 2 p.m. April 9, 10, 16, 17 in the BPCC Performing Arts Theatre, Building C, 6220 East Texas St., Bossier City. Tickets are $5 general admission and available at the door. Call 678-6021 or email theatre@bpcc.edu.

APRIL 9: “UNDER THE SEA,” is an adapted Broadway-style dance musical production at 7 p.m. at the Strand Theatre. The event is a collaborative production presented by Power & Grace School of Performing Arts, under the direction of Christy Holden, in partnership with Louisiana Dance Collective, under the direction of Emily Smith and River Cities Dance Foundation, a local nonprofit organization devoted to promoting the art of dance in Shreveport- Bossier City. Prior to the show, River Cities Dance Foundation will also present Life is the Bubbles Sip & Sea at 5 p.m. inside the Strand Theatre. The Sip & Sea will offer youngsters an opportunity to meet the cast of “Under the Sea,” take photos with the characters, make “sea-worthy” crafts and enjoy refreshments while waiting for the show to begin. All proceeds from the Sip & Sea will be donated to the Gingerbread House. Call 869-4853 or 841-1144; www. powerandgraceschool.com or www.ladancecollective.org.

APRIL 14-17, “DISNEY ON ICE,” It’s one colossal party on ice, with all your favorite Disney friends! Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they celebrate a Very Merry Unbirthday Party with Alice and the Mad Hatter; Mardi Gras with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen; a Royal Valentine’s Day Ball with the Disney Princesses; a Hawaiian luau with Lilo & Stitch; a winter wonderland with Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear; a Halloween haunt with the Disney Villains and more in a magical medley of holidays, celebrations and festivals from around the globe at the CenturyLink Center. Go to www.ticketmaster.com.

APRIL 14, 16: “SUSANNAH,” Written during the McCarthy era as a reaction to artistic persecution, Susannah is based loosely on the Apocryphal tale of Susannah and the Elders. Carlisle Floyd’s opera is a collaboration of the Hurley School of Music and Marjorie Lyons Playhouse and is the final production of MLP’s 2015-16 Why, Unto Others? season. This production is fully staged and supported by an orchestra comprised of members of the Shreveport Symphony, conducted by Kermit Poling.

APRIL 14-17, 21-23: “THE LITTLE MERMAID,” Tickets go on sale March 28 for the SBC debut of the Broadway version of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Stage Center’s second production in their fifth anniversary season, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and a book by Doug Wright. SC’s Artistic Director, Jared Watson, will direct the production, with choreography by Katie Dupont, and musical direction by Seth Taylor. All performances are at the Emmett Hook Center, located at 550 Common St., Shreveport. Call 218-9978 or visit www.StageCenterLA. com.

APRIL 30-MAY 1: BAFB AIR SHOW, The Barksdale Air Force Base Air Show will feature performances by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Randy Ball Mig, Greg Coyler, B-1 Lancer and more. Free admission and parking. Go to www.barksdaleafbairshow.com. APRIL 30: COMMUNITY RENEWAL CROQUET CLASSIC, The annual Croquet Classic, one of Community Renewal’s primary fundraising events of the year, will be held on the lawns of the LSUS campus in Southeast Shreveport. Play begins at 9 a.m. A progressive luncheon will be provided by Southern Fork Catering. Tickets are $25 for food and $200 for a team. Call 425-3222.

JUNE 25: BRING IT! LIVE, Miss D and her Dancing Dolls, the stars of Lifetime’s hit series “Bring It” will perform live at the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com. JUNE 27: DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL WITH TAKING BACK SUNDAY, The Rockstar Energy Drunk Taste of Chaos Tour featuring Dashboard Confessional, Taking Back Sunday and special guests Sasosin with Anthony Green and The Early November. CenturyLink Center. www.ticketmaster.com.

JULY 16, 17: SHOP TILL YOU DROP, This arts, craft and gift show is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bossier Civic Center. Admission is $5. www.shoptiludropla.com. 564-9489 or 470-6714. AUG. 26, 27: SHOP TILL YOU DROP, This arts, craft and gift show is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in West Monroe. Admission is $5. www.shoptiludropla.com. 564-9489 or 470-6714.

SEPT. 17-18: SHOP TILL YOU DROP, This arts, craft and gift show is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bossier Civic Center. Admission is $5. www.shoptiludropla.com. 564-9489 or 470-6714.

OCT. 15-16: SHOP TILL YOU DROP ANNUAL MISTLETOE AND MORE SHOW, This arts, craft and gift show is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bossier Civic Center.

Admission is $5. www.shoptiludropla.com.

564-9489 or 470-6714.