I ART / EXHIBITS

THROUGH YEAR'S END: FRANCIS T. KALMBACH EXHIBT, a Family’s Retrospective 1960s - 2000s. The Big Sun Studios is hosting an art exhibition with the opening reception from 2 - 4 p.m. Most of the paintings on display are in the impressionist-style using painterly brushstrokes as well as some mid-century gems. Open by appointment only during weekdays and from 2 - 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, go to www. bigsunstudios.com or call 318-313-4310.

THROUGH NOVEMBER 12: THE HOOVER WATERCOLOR SOCIETY’S FALL EXHIBIT. In the West Wing Gallery of the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum at 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. Free admission. For more information, call 318-632-2020 or LAEXHIBITMUSEUM.org

THROUGH NOVEMBER 12: “50 YEARS OF MEMORIES.” Southern University Museum of Art is hosting the Fall Exhibit featuring SUSLA alumnus and Louisiana artist Terry J. Coleman. Masks, temperature checks and social distancing required. 610 Texas Street, Shreveport.

THROUGH NOVEMBER 24: THE WORLD OF FRIDA, an exhibition highlighting 95 contemporary artists who have each created a piece inspired by the life and career of the fabulous Frida Kahlo. This exhibit comes from the Bedford Gallery in Walnut Creek, Calif. For more information, contact the museum at 318-865-4201. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport.

THROUGH NOV. 30: NYCTOPHILIA: THE LOVE OF DARKNESS. The Bossier Arts Council is kicking off the spooky season with this very unique artist call. Submit works for this upcoming themed exhibition which will be displayed in the East Bank Emerging Gallery. Artwork submitted for the show will be juried by an anonymous gallery panel. Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd, Bossier City. For more information, visit www.bossierarts.org or call 318-741-8310.

THROUGH DECEMBER 1: SILENT RESONANCE is an exhibit by Shreveport artist Eric Hess of sculptures and installations that embed complex emotional ideas into sometimes deceptively simple presentations. Working with glass, steel, ready-made objects and video. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Meadows Museum of Arts, Centenary College, Louisiana. For more information, call 318-869-5040. COVID-19 restrictions and protocols available at themeadowsmuseum.com.

NOVEMBER 4: ARTIST RECEPTION. Works of Micah Harold will be on display at the Korner Lounge, 8:30-10 p.m. 800 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport.

NOVEMBER 4 - JANUARY 1: “THE NIGHT IS LONG." New exhibition by artist Linda Moss featured at The Lot. Artist reception on Dec. 17. 400 Crockett, Shreveport.

NOVEMBER 9 - DECEMBER 4: HOOVER WATERCOLOR SOCIETY INC. Bailey Art Gallery will host the society with a reception Nov. 14, 2 - 4 p.m. For more information call 318-424-6764. 214 Texas St., Shreveport.

NOVEMBER 10: FALL GALLERY OPENING. The works of Louisiana natives Ellie Pendley, Alex Vidos and Beth Wedeberg will be on display from 6 - 8 p.m. Cash bar and music by Haley Brooke. Shop with the AAEEC artists and more. Andress Artist & Entrepreneur Center. For more information call 318-745-9598. 717 Crockett St., Shreveport.

NOVEMBER 12: ARTIST RECEPTION. Works of Star Williams will be on display at Bear’s; half off appetizers and a cocktail special for the event. 1401 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport.

NOVEMBER 15 - JANUARY 8: “NOW WHAT." New exhibition by artist Christiane Drieling featured at the Lake Street Gallery, 413 Lake St., Shreveport.

NOVEMBER 20: ART ADVENTURES: DINOSAURS AT THE NORTON. Art adventures provides families with an opportunity to explore the museum, learn about the collection, participate in multi-sensory activities, and listen to stories inspired by the Norton’s collection. Free admission. Designed for children ages 5 - 10. Tickets available at www.rwnaf.org/events. rwnaf.org. R. W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. 318-865-4201.

NOVEMBER 22 - JANUARY 15: NEW EXHIBITION. Artist Christiane Drieling featured at Bear’s on Fairfield. 1401 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport.

DECEMBER 7: BOSSIER PARISH STUDENT ART SHOW 2021. “Art Tells The Story”: These young artists tell their story through art, their life, their future or what they want their story to be. Enrolled students grades K through 12 in Bossier Parish. Opening reception from 6 - 8 p.m. For more information, please visit www.bosierarts.org or call 318-741-8310.

| BARS/NIGHTLIFE 1931 LOUNGE AT HORSESHOE CASINO: Live music. Nov. 12-13, The Joanitones, 8 - midnight; 711 Horseshoe Blvd, Bossier City. (800) 895-0711.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 14: Live music, $5 cover. Nov. 5, 2 Easy, 7-10 p.m.; Nov. 12, Flashback, 7-10 p.m.; Nov. 13, The Larouxs and The Back Burner Band, 8-11 p.m.; Nov. 19, Grey Daddies, 7-10 p.m.; Nov. 26, The Outlaw Republic Band, 7-10 p.m.; Nov. 27, Ambush, 8-11 p.m.; 3515 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. 318-635-8186.

BAYOU THUNDER SALOON: Live music. 1910 Market St., Shreveport. 318-848-7732.

BIG COUNTRY: Live music. Nov. 6, Dauzat St. Marie, 10 p.m. 1003 Gould Drive, Bossier City. 318-584-7218.

CHIANTI: Dorsey Summerfield Jr., 7-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday in the Green Room. 6535 Line Ave., Shreveport. 868-8866.

COUGARS DEN: Live music. Nov. 6 and Dec. 4, Loosey Anna, 8 p.m. 1835 Old Minden Road, Bossier City. 318-752- 4140.

ERNEST’S ORLEANS: Every Wednesday: Blues, Burgers and Betty, featuring Betty Lewis and Don Mason, 5:30-9 p.m. 1601 N. Spring St., Shreveport. 318-226-1325.

FAT’S OYSTER HOUSE: Live music. 450 Clyde Fant Pkwy. 318-459-1448.

FATTY ARBUCKLE’S: Live music. 450 Clyde Fant Pkwy. 318-459-1448.

FLYING HEART BREWING & PUB: Live music is from 7-9:30 p.m. every Thursday night. 700 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 584-7039.

FRANK’S PIZZA: Live music: Nov. 4, Leigh Rose, 6-9 p.m.; Nov. 11, Hali Brown, 6-9 p.m.; Nov. 18, Jesse Rawlinson, 6-9 p.m.; Nov. 24, Tim Powell, 6-9 p.m. For more information, call 318-230-7130. Ask for Jeremy Shows.

FROZEN PIROGUE: Live music: 515 Barksdale Blvd, Bossier City. 318-459-6672.

GREAT RAFT BREWING: Tasting Room 4-8 p.m. Wed. through Fri., 12-8 p.m. Saturday for both in-person service and curbside pickup. 1251 Dalzell, Shreveport. Call 318-734-9881.

LOOOSIANA SEAFOOD: Live music: Nov. 4, Jimmy Wooten, 6-9 p.m.; Nov. 5, Clay Logan, 6-9 p.m.; Nov. 11, Haley Brooke, 6-9 p.m.; Nov. 12, David Deaton, 6-9 p.m.; Nov. 18, Beaux Atkins, 6-9 p.m.; Nov. 19, Seth Bradford, 6-9 p.m.; Dec. 3, David Deaton, 6-9 p.m.; Dec. 4, Jimmy Wooten, 6-9 p.m.; Dec. 10, Clay Logan, 6-9 p.m.; Dec. 17, Victoria Wells, 6-9 p.m.; Dec. 18, Trey Houser, 6-9 p.m.; 9220 Wallace Lake Road, Shreveport. 318-525-7154.

PARADISE THEATER: Live music: 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. 855-346-2489.

PORT CITY BAR B QUE: Live music. 784 E. Flournoy Lucas Road, Shreveport. 318-208-8767.

RED RIVER BREWPUB: Live music. 1200 Marshall St., Shreveport. 318-317-4110.

SUPERIOR’S STEAKHOUSE: Live piano music: Mon. - Thurs., Brian Watson, 6:30-9:30. Wed. Stan Hoffman. Every weekend, Friday, Toni Mundy Evans Duo, 6-10 p.m., Saturday, Daniel Ley Duo, 7-11 p.m. The Stilettos, 6-10 p.m. first Friday of every month; first Saturday of the month, Brian Watson, solo. Second Wed. of every month, Victoria Williams. 855 Pierremont Road, No. 120, Shreveport. 219-4123.

TACOMANIA: Live music: 641 East Kings Hwy. 318-868- 4588.

THE LOT DOWNTOWN: Live music: 400 Crockett St., Shreveport. 318-489-1605.

TWISTED ROOT: Monday night is Trivia Night from 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, live music on the patio from 6-9 p.m., Buddy Flett. 8690 Line Ave., Shreveport. 868-6410.

WHAT’S ON TAP: Live music: Nov. 6, Jason Askew, 10 p.m. - midnight. 1207 Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy., Shreveport. 318-869-2422.

| MUSIC

NOVEMBER 5: “THE SOUND OF THE SEA." The BPCC Music Program will present its fall concert band performance at 7:30 p.m. in the Stephen W. Slaughter Theatre in Building C on the BPCC campus. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Joshua Waldrop at 318-678-6146 or jwaldrop@bpcc.edu. 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City.

NOVEMBER 6: THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO. Performed in English and presented by the Shreveport Opera at 7:30 p.m. Cost $35 - $95 and purchased at www.shreveportopera.org. For more information, call 318-227-9503. RiverView Theater at 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport.

NOVEMBER 12: JUKE BOX ROCK, A Rock N Roll Celebration. This is a one-night-only performance of music by Sting Ray performing hits of Rick Nelson, Bobby Darin, Elivs, Buddy Holly, The Clovers, Dion, Jim Reeves and more; with special guest Brandy Roberts. Tickets $25. Contact Bobby Garza at 318-519-0902. Performing at VFW Post 4588 1004 Jeter St., Bossier City.

NOVEMBER 19: LYNYRD SKYNYRD. The Big Wheels Keep on Turnin’ Tour will be at Brookshire Grocery Arena. Doors open at 6 and showtime is at 7 p.m. Tickets $25 - $346 at ticketmaster.com. Brookshire Grocery Arena, 2000 Brookshire Arena Drive, Bossier City.

NOVEMBER 19 - 28: ELF THE MUSICAL. The stage version of the movie “Elf” will run the weekends of November 19-28 and has become a new Christmas tradition. Tickets are $15-$25 and available on line at www.emmetthookcenter.org, or call 318-429-6885 and box office is open 1 -3 p.m. weekdays. Emmett Hook Center at First United Methodist Church in downtown Shreveport.

NOVEMBER 27: LINDSEY STIRLING CHRISTMAS PROGRAM. Platinum-selling electronic artist, violinist and multi-talented entertainer known all over the world for her unique, futuristic, violin-driven electronic music and exquisite live shows will be at the Municipal Auditorium. Doors open at 7 p.m., showtime at 8 p.m. All advanced tickets available on www.Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 800-745-3000. 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport.

DECEMBER 6: WIDEMAN TRIBUTE CONCERT. Three internationally known pianists — Asiya Korepanova, Alon Goldstein, and Stanislav Khristenko — will perform in a concert honoring the Nena Plant Wideman International Piano Competition and its longtime artistic director, Dr. Lester Senter Wilson. All three performers are former Wideman Gold Medalists. 5 p.m. hosted by the Shreveport Orchestra and will be streamed live and free of charge via YouTube from Anderson Auditorium on the Centenary campus. Due to Covid restrictions, in-person seating is limited. To access the live stream on YouTube, search for Wideman Tribute Piano Concert. For more information, contact Janie Richardson at 318-865-8502.

| SPECIAL EVENTS

MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY: MORNING BOXING. This event is brought to you by 318 Boxers Fighting and Dement Brothers Boxing Club and held at The Lot, downtown Shreveport. 9:30 - 11 a.m. 400 Crocket St., Shreveport.

ONGOING: The American Rose Center’s 47th blooming season is open to the public. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 8877 Jefferson Paige Road, Shreveport. Admission to the gardens is by donation. For more information, call 318-938-5402 or visit on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ americanrosecenter.

ONGOING: GLASS BLOWING WORKSHOPS. Come individually or bring a group and create your own original piece of art. From pumpkins to flowers and beyond, the experience is a good time with a dazzling reward at the end. Hours: Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, noon to 5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Sunday noon-6 p.m. Sanctuarary Glass Studio, 421 Lake St., Shreveport. studio-sanctuaryglassstudio.com.

EVERY SATURDAY: DOWNTOWN MERCANTILE MARKET The Mercantile is an outdoor market with over 40 artists, live music and featured local chefs. The Mercantile will be open for shopping, and our resident artist inside of Artifact will have their studios open. Saturday from 10 a.m. through 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. - until. 1110 Texas Ave., Shreveport. For more information, contact C&C Mercantile, downtownmercantilemarkets@gmail.com.

EVERY SATURDAY THROUGH NOV. 20: BOSSIER CITY FARMERS’ MARKET. 75+ vendors and food trucks in an open air, social distancing environment every week. The market has an abundance of fresh veggies and fruits, food trucks, jams, salsa, honey, baked goods, street tacos, jellies, handmade soap, pickles, flowers, bread, pies, tamales, kettle corn, candies, Cajun cuisine, BBQ and much more in 50,000 twinkling lights. Market hours: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free admission and free parking. Family oriented. Located at 2950 E. Texas St. on the south side of Pierre Bossier Mall. For more information, www.BossierCityFarmersMarket.com.

THROUGH NOVEMBER 6: DIXIE MAZE FARMS 2021 Fall Festival will host such events as live pumpkin patch and corn maze, pony rides, hay rides and haunted attractions and more. For cost and times, please visit dixiemaze.com or call 318-703-2870.

THROUGH FALL: GAME-PORT AND NASA EXHIBIT landing at Sci-Port. An exhibit of the evolution of games and digital gaming, from historic board games like Candy Land, checkers and backgammon to classic and newer digital games that can be played with a giant, custom-made, retro-inspired game controller. Interactive classic Pong game reimagined at Sci-Port for a hands-on experience. The Adventures of Intrigue will be hosting their version of gaming via an escape room-style game. For more information, call 318- 424-3466 or email isummers@sciport.org.

NOVEMBER 4: THE FIVE PRIESTS, Shreveport Martyrs, Servants of God is a film by award-winning documentary filmmaker Chris Charles Scott and is presented by LSUS Foundation. This is the story of five heroic priests of Shreveport during the devastating Yellow Fever Epidemic. Tickets on sale now. The Strand Theater box office is located at 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Email: strand@ thestrandtheatre.com or call 318-226-8555.

NOVEMBER 4: SHREVEPORT GARDEN STUDY CLUB. The noon event will be held in the area around the Pollinator Garden at Greenwood Cemetery. This fall celebration and dedication is partnered with the city of Shreveport and will announce two gifts for the continued restoration, development and investment into the gardens. Noon at 130 Stoner Ave., Shreveport. For more information, call 318-465-0795 or email smhardtner@gmail.com.

NOVEMBER 4: DOWNTOWN ARTWALK. The event starts at 801 Crocket Street and will be a walking tour with multiple art and music-filled locations. Pottery by Joanie Nerrettig. Food trucks, drinks and history, too. www.downtownshreveport/artwalk

NOVEMBER 6-7: “RHAPSODY IN VIEW.” The 73rd annual event by the Downtown Shreveport Lions Club presents the Centenary Choir at the First Baptist Church in Shreveport. Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets $15 in advance, $17 at the door and students $10 at 318-869-5235 or any Porter’s Cleaners. For more information, contact James M. Goins at 318-861-2197.

NOVEMBER 6: WINNIE’S WAY 5K RESCUE RUN. This 1st annual event by Ninna’s Road to Rescue is for all ages: From 12 and under to 60+. Awards in cash prizes and trophies with proceeds to support special needs animals adopted from Ninna’s Road to Rescue. To sign up https://winniesway.org/. Check-in time is at 7:30 a.m., race begins at 8 a.m. at the Stoner Boat Launch on Clyde Fant Pkwy, Shreveport. For additional information: winniesway20@gmail.com

NOVEMBER 9: VETERANS DAY AND THE CENTENNIAL OF THE TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER. The American Rose Center invites you to ceremonies honoring Veterans Day, and this year across America is unique by honoring the 100th anniversary of the year and the day our Unknown Soldier was returned home to American shores. 10 a.m. For additional information, call 318-623-9509. 8847 Jefferson Paige Road, Shreveport.

NOVEMBER 9: SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS. A free seminar on grief and surviving the holidays. 6 - 8 p.m. the Garden Room at St. Mark’s Cathedral. Mask required. Call 318- 226-4025 to register or email Rowena@stmarkscathedral.net. 908 Rutherford St., Shreveport.

NOVEMBER 12: OLIVA CIGAR EVENT. The Tobacco House is having a special night starting at 6 p.m., includes food, drinks, prizes and discounts. For more information, contact Rhonda Earhart at 318-686-5991. 9464 Mansfield Road., Shreveport.

NOVEMBER 13: MONSTER TRUCK WARS. Huge national TV monster trucks, Clash of the Titans, Fast-action Quad Wars and pre-show Pit Party and ride in a real monster truck. Family friendly. 1 - 3 p.m. George’s Pond at Hirsch Coliseum. 3207 Pershing Blvd, Shreveport.

NOVEMBER 18: HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING. Festivities begin at 5 - 7 p.m. for the tree lighting at dark. Free and open to the public. Be sure to say hi to Santa. Cookies and hot chocolate provided by Stacks. Virtual attendance option available. RSVP to Brittany.Gay@LSUS. EDU. Louisiana State University Shreveport, One University Place, Shreveport.

NOVEMBER 18 - 20: LES BOUTIQUES DE NOEL. The fundraiser event is the premier holiday shopping event in Northwest Louisiana which boast a large number of specialty vendors from all over the United States and our local market. All proceeds will benefit the Shreveport Opera, celebrating its 71st season. Shopping hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tickets $10 day pass, $20 three-day pass. Military and seniors $5. Children 12 and under free. Purchase tickets at lesboutiquesdenoel.com or at the door. The Delton Harrison Grand Patron Party will be November 18 at 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. with special performance by “Max on the Sax,” Maxwell Mayeaux. Tickets $75 per ticket cocktail attire. Shreveport Convention Center.

NOVEMBER 26 - DECEMBER 4: BELIEVE. Celebrating its second year of Christmas magic, Believe is the ultimate interactive magical Christmas experience. Get festive! Wear your Christmas jammies or sweaters on this unforgettable journey at the Shreveport Aquarium. Dates: Nov. 26 & 27, Dec. 3 & 4, 10 & 11, 17-23. Times: 5:15 - 9:30 p.m. (last entry 8:15 p.m.). Cost $30 for non-members, $20 for members. Under 2 are free. Tickets can be purchased at www. shreveportaquarium.com/believe. Tickets are limited. 601 Clyde Fant Parkway, downtown Shreveport.

NOVEMBER 26 - FEBRUARY 20: SNO-PORT. The annual snow-themed exhibit will transport visitors to the magical Snow Factory, where the local Nanonites are hard at work manufacturing snow and ice for the upcoming winter season. Sci-Port Discovery Center. For more information, call 318-424-3466 or Sci-Port.org. 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport.

NOVEMBER 27: SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY- DOWNTOWN SHREVEPORT. Throughout downtown, specials, food, fun and great shopping. Door prizes, live music and more. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. www.downtownshreveport/shop

DECEMBER 3: 7TH ANNUAL MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS & SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION CONFERENCE. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, contact Leigh Chambers at Leigh. Chambers@lsus.edu. or www.ce.lsus.edu. LSUS University Center, Shreveport.

DECEMBER 18: LSU VS. LA. TECH. Don’t miss this match-up of men’s basketball. Tickets at ticketmaster. com. Brookshire Grocery Arena, 2000 Brookshire Arena Drive, Bossier City.

| THEATER

NOVEMBER 5 - 7: DISNEY’S WINNIE THE POOH KIDS. The Shreveport Little Theatre will produce their production of this delightful show based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature. Friday at 6 p.m., Saturday at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. All tickets are $15 and purchased online at shreveportlittletheatre.com and by calling or visiting SLT’s box office at 812 Margaret Place, noon - 4 p.m. weekday, 318- 424-4439.

DECEMBER 2-5: DISNEY MOANA JR. The School of Performing Arts will produce this Disney production and directed by Jared Watson, with choreography by Kaitlyn Bundrick-Brown and musical direction by Seth Taylor. Thursday and Friday at 6 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 6 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets $15. For more information, call 218-9978 or email stagecenterlaboxoffice@gmail.com. Marjorie Lyons Playhouse on the campus of Centenary College, Shreveport.