| ART / EXHIBITS

THROUGH FALL: The Meadows Museum of Art at Centenary College of Louisiana will host six exhibitions during the fall of 2022, featuring works by regional and national artists as well as Centenary alumni and current students. The fall 2022 exhibition lineup showcases a variety of media and techniques, including sketches, mixed media, interactive sculptures and more. For more information on the individual exhibitions, visit themeadowsmuseum.com/current-exhibitions. 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport.

THROUGH NOV. 29: “CONTAINED 4”: The Bossier Arts Council invited artists to submit both their standard 12x12 works along with additional 4x4 pieces. The sizes were separated by gallery with the 12x12’s on display in the East Bank Gallery and 4x4’s on display in the Emerging Gallery. For more information, go to www.bossierarts.org or call at 318-741-8310. 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

THROUGH NOV. 30: SKETCHY BUSINESS- INKTOBER COMES TO THE NORTON: The R.W. Norton Art Gallery is joining the fun this year with an exhibition, Sketchy Business: Inktober 2022 Comes to the Norton, that will grow daily throughout the month of October. Each day, a different artist, using that day’s prompt, will create an original drawing for display in the museum and on social media. By the end of the month, the exhibition will be complete! 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport.

THROUGH DEC. 2: “OLD SCHOOL” EXHIBIT: The exhibit will feature over 50 artworks by Northwestern State University professors of art Dr. Bill Bryant, Clyde Downs and Michael Yankowski (Old School). The artist meet & greet will be Nov. 20 from 2-4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served, and admission is free and open to the public. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport.

THROUGH DEC. 3: EXHIBITION “WISDOM OF THE TRUTH”: An exhibition featuring the work of Cuban-American artist Cesar Garcia will kick off the fall 2022 exhibition season at Centenary College’s Meadows Museum of Art. For more information or to schedule field trips, call the museum at 318.869.5169 or visit themeadowsmuseum.com.

THROUGH DEC. 31: CREOLE HERITAGE MONTH EXHIBITION: “As For Me: My Journey Back to Art” featuring the works of visual artist Ron Smith. For more information, contact Michael Thomas at mthomas@ susla.edu. NOV. 20: HIGHLAND OPEN STUDIO TOURS: Holiday market. Tour four locations in the historic Highland Neighborhood featuring art, architecture and music. From noon - 4 p.m. For more information, call Karen LaBeau at 318-286-3846. Lotus Studio at 446 Olive St., Shreveport.

I BARS/NIGHTLIFE

2JOHNS STEAK & SEAFOOD: Live music. Tuesday-Saturday and for Friday lunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. featuring local artists such as Winston Hall, Shawn Stroope, Drew Ley and Toni Mundy, The Lovers, Jimmy Wooten and Haley Brooke. 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City. 318-841-5646.

1931 LOUNGE HORSESHOE CASINO: Live music. Nov. 18, Southern Roots; Nov. 19, The Crowd; Nov. 25, Charlotte’s Web; Nov. 26, Charlotte’s Web; Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 14: Live music every Friday night 7-10 p.m. $5 cover. Every Sunday is trivia/ karaoke starting at 5 p.m.; 5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. 318 635-8186.

VFW POST 4588: Live music, every Sat. night, 6:30- 10:30 p.m. $10 cover. Open to the public. 1004 Jeter St., Bossier City. 318-752-4588.

BIG COUNTRY: Live music. 1003 Gould Drive, Bossier City. 318-584-7218.

CASA JIMADOR: Live music. 4801 Line Ave., Shreveport. 318-754-3885.

CELEBRITY LOUNGE BALLY’S CASINO: DJs Friday and Saturday nights. 451 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport.

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. 1835 Old Minden Road, Bossier City. 318-752-4140.

COYOTE’S BAR & GRILL: Live music. 1618 Market St., Shreveport. 318-424-0650.

EL POTRILLO MEXICAN RESTAURANT: Live music. 6614 Youree Drive, Shreveport. 318-798-0040.

ERNEST’S ORLEANS: Live music. 1601 N. Spring St., Shreveport. 318-226-1325.

FLYING HEART BREWING & PUB: Live music. 700 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 584-7039.

FRANK’S PIZZA: Live music. Nov. 17, Katie Callahan, 6-9 p.m.; 6950 Fern Ave., Shreveport. 318-230-7130.

FROZEN PIROGUE: Live music. Nov. 16, Aidan Johnston, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Nov. 22, Trey Gauthreaux, 6:30- 9:30 p.m.; Nov. 23, Jimmy Wooten, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Nov. 29, Josh Love, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Nov. 30, Seth Bradford, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Dec. 6, Jimmy Wooten, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; 515 Barksdale Blvd, Bossier City. 318-459-6672.

HURRICANE ALLEY: Live music. Nov. 17, The Crowd, 7-10 p.m.; Nov. 18, Sneezy w/Victory Postion, 7-11 p.m.; Nov. 19, STP/The Cult: Ultimate Tribute, 7-11 p.m.; Nov. 25, Jake Bush w/Bailey Rae, 7-11 p.m.; Nov. 26, Schaefer Mueller & The Neon Highway w/BJ Jones & The Stateline Shine, 7-11 p.m.; Dec. 1, Barksdale Bubble, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 2, David Adam Byrnes w/Scotty Alexander, 7-11 p.m.; Dec. 3, ’80s Rock Night w/The Crue & Poison I.V., 7-11 p.m.; 500 Ogilvie St., Bossier City.

KI’ MEXICO: Live music. 3839 Gilbert Drive, Shreveport. 318-861-5941.

NICKY’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT at East Texas St. Live music. 7960 E. Texas St. Bossier City. 318- 841-1345.

NICKY’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT at Viking Drive: Live music. Dec. 17, Raven, 6-10 p.m.; 2701 Viking Drive, Bossier City. 318-747-2332.

NOBLE SAVAGE Live music. 417 Texas St., Shreveport. 318-828-2619.

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

SAM’S TOWN CASINO: Live music. Nov. 18, Chasin’ Benjamins, 7 p.m. - midnight; Nov. 19, Identity Crisis, 7 p.m. - midnight; Nov. 25, Raven, 7 p.m. - midnight; Nov. 26, 8 Track, 7 p.m.. - midnight; 315 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport. 318-424-7777.

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. 855 Pierremont Road, No. 120, Shreveport. 219-4123.

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

THE MARKET: Live music. 10539 Norris Ferry Road, Shreveport. 318-797-4375.

TIKI BAR: Live music. Monday nights, Blues Jam, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.; 639 E. Kings Hwy., Shreveport. 318- 868-6355.

TWISTED ROOT: Monday night is Trivia Night from 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, live music on the patio from 6-10 p.m., Buddy Flett. 8690 Line Ave., Shreveport. 868-6410.

WHAT’S ON TAP: Live music. Every Thurs., Christopher Gates, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.; 1207 Shreveport- Barksdale Hwy., Shreveport. 318-869-2422.

I MUSIC

NOV. 17 - DEC. 17: LOUISIANA GRANDSTAND: A night of music live on stage: Nov. 17, Opry Nights; Dec. 1, Cody Canada; Dec. 17, Dan Smalley. Tickets may be purchased at www. louisianagrandstand.com. WDC, 802 Margaret Place, Shreveport.

NOV. 18: MARK CHESNUTT: The Stage presents American singer-songwriter Mark Chesnutt. Gates open at 7 p.m. $30 advance general admission ($40 day of show). To purchase tickets, go to outhousetickets.com. 1201 Dixie Overland, Bossier City.

NOV. 18: ANASTASIA, THE NEW BROADWAY MUSICAL: Performing at The Strand at 7 p.m. Tickets: $82, $65, $49, $30 (student) and can be purchased at the box office. For more information, go to www.thestrandtheatre.com or call 318-226-8555. 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport.

NOV. 30 - DEC. 3: A CHRISTMAS STORY - THE MUSICAL: From the writers of “The Greatest Showman” and “Dear Evan Hansen,” “A Christmas Story The Musical” will be produced in collaboration with Stage Center’s School of Performing Arts. Stage Center.

DEC. 1 - 4: SHREK JR. THE MUSICAL: Stage Center’s School of Performing Arts (SoPA) announces their production of the smash-hit Broadway musical, DreamWorks’ “Shrek The Musical (Junior Edition).” Tickets go on sale Monday, Nov. 14, online at StageCenterLA.com or call/text (318) 218-9978. 6 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2. 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Dec. 3 and 2 p.m. Dec. 4. Tickets $15 and on sale Nov. 14. For more information, call/text 218-9978 or email info@stagecenterla.com. Marjorie Lyons Playhouse on the Centenary College Campus. 2700 Woodlawn Ave., Shreveport.

DEC. 9: BOSSIER CITY R&B MUSIC EXPERIENCE: Monica, Bell Div Defoe, Xscape, Tamar Braxton 1112 & Silk. 8 p.m. Tickets at Ticketmaster.com or box office. 2000 Brookshire Grocery Arena Drive, Bossier City.

DEC. 10-11: SHREVEPORT METROPOLITAN BALLET’S NUTCRACKER: A Christmas classic will once again be at Riverview Theater. Dec. 10 at 6 p.m, Dec. 11, at 2:30 p.m. Tickets available at shreveportmetroballet.org or by calling 318-221-8500. 600 Clyde Fant Pkwy, Shreveport.

I SPECIAL EVENTS

MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS: SHREVEPORT OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Hybrid meetings: Zoom and inperson at St. Luke’s Methodist Church, 6012 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Meet in the “Seekers Room.” Monday at 7 p.m. Meeting ID: 408 929 232 Password: 385284. Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Meeting ID: 492 444 818. Password 797919.

WEEKLY ON MONDAYS: SHREVEPORT TOASTMASTERS HYBRID CLUB MEETING: Learn public speaking, leadership, network, self-development, etc. from the oldest club in Louisiana. 12-1 p.m. In-person, third-floor conference room, Beaird Tower, 330 Marshall St., Shreveport. Zoom meeting ID: 868 9338 7810 Passcode: 1234.

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. Sanctuary Glass Studio, 421 Lake St., Shreveport. studio-sanctuaryglassstudio.com.

SECOND SATURDAYS: ANDRESS ARTIST & ENTREPRENEUR CENTER: Shop and chat with the artists of the AAEC on the second Saturday of each month from 12-4 p.m. at Andress Artist & Entrepreneur Center; 717 Crockett St., Shreveport. https://www.aaec.space/aaecevents.

MONDAYS - THURSDAYS: BOSSIER COUNCIL ON AGING: Bossier’s Council on Aging offers activities for the week. Mondays: paint by number canvas art and yoga. Tuesdays: chair exercise and beanbag baseball. Wednesdays: senior game and yoga. Thursdays: chair exercise and Bingo. For more information, call 318-741-8302. 706 Bearkat Drive, Bossier City.

NOV. 17 - DEC. 22: THURSDAY POP-UP MERCHANTS: Each Thursday from 3-6 p.m., one vendor will have a pop-up shop in Provenance by the Clubhouse. Nov. 17, Sample Farms; Dec. 1, Five Acre Farm Flowers; Dec. 8, Nana and Papas; Dec. 15, Clean Slate Botanicals; Dec. 22, Rosepointe Faire. Provenance, 1968 Bridgewater Avel, Shreveport.

NOV. 17-19: 47TH LES BOUTIQUES DE NOEL: The Shreveport Opera Guild’s annual shopping extravaganza with stores like Candy Calore, Discovery Toys, The White Cotton Gown, Kathy Tobler Silver, Painted Petal, Red River Leather, etc, will be on hand for all your shopping needs. Buffet-style lunch available for purchase daily between 11:30-1:30. Shopping hours: Nov. 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. through 6 p.m. and Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Special event: Nov. 18 jingle and mingle with Molly Ringwolds. Doors open at 6:30 p.m and private shopping till 8 p.m. For tickets and more information, go to lesboutiquesdenoel.com or ShreveportOpera.org. Free parking. Shreveport Convention Center.

NOV. 18: COMMUNITY TOILETRY DRIVE AND MIXER: The 360 Foundation, an outreach program for women, will have a social from 6-8 p.m. for community leaders, business owners and teachers. Admission at the door is a $10 donation. All attendees are asked to bring toiletry items for the 360 outreach home for women. Refreshments will be available. Evergreen Event Center, 6056 Greenwood Road, Shreveport.

NOVEMBER 19: BOSSIER CITY FARMERS’ MARKET: Over 75+ vendors weekly with loads of fresh veggies and fruits, food trucks, jams, salsa, honey, baked goods, jellies, pickles, Cajun cuisine, fresh squeezed lemonade, barbecue, peppers, handmade soap, crafts, real fruit smoothies and juice, handmade goods, Gulf shrimp, art, plants, leather goods, roasted corn, kids’ activities and much more. Live music. New A/C indoor customer seating. Family fun and leashed pet-friendly. Free admission. Free parking. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 2950 E. Texas St. on the south side of Pierre Bossier Mall, Bossier City. BossierCityFarmersMarket.com.

NOV. 19: RCA’S NATIONAL BLACK RODEO FINALS: Featuring cowboys from Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Mississippi, this event is comprised of over 250 competitors. 7 p.m. Tickets at Ticketmaster. com or box office. 2000 Brookshire Grocery Arena Drive, Bossier City.

NOV. 19: DINO WALK AT THE NORTON: Join the Norton Art Gallery for a fun-filled Dino Walk through the gardens. 11 a.m. Free and open to the public, but geared to ages 2-7. Bring a picnic to enjoy after the walk and then venture into the museum at 1 p.m. to enjoy dinosaur activities in the Education Gallery and fall/ warm color activities in the Literary Gallery. For more information, call 318-865-4201. 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport.

NOV. 20-DEC. 22: SHREVEPORT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM: Nov. 20, Peppa Pig’s Adventure (and photo experience), 2 - 4 p.m.; Nov. 30, Million Dollar Christmas Quartet, 7:30-9:30 p.m. ; Dec. 7, World Ballet Series: Nutcracker 2022, 7 - 9 p.m.; Dec. 8, 85 South live! Ghetto Legends 2: Unfinished Business, 8 p.m.; Dec. 11, Joe Gatto’s Night of Comedy, 7 - 9 p..m.; Dec. 14, CoComelon live JJ’s Journey, 6 - 8 p.m.; Dec. 22, The Prophecy Show - The Music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, 7 - 10 p.m. For more information, go to www. shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com. 705 Grand Ave., Shreveport.

NOV. 20: BLOOM SISTER CIRCLE: Join AAEC artists and makers Lee Ann Monat of LionArt Creations and Kalandra Jones / Ka.lan.DRAW from 3 -5 p.m. at the Andress for this month's Sister Circle. Sister Circles are support groups that build upon existing (and new) friendships and create a sense of community among women. Andress Artist & Entrepreneur Center, 717 Crockett St., Shreveport.

NOV. 25: GOODMAN IMAX® DOME REOPENING: Be one of the first to experience IMAX® Laser technology in the Goodman IMAX® Dome with Marvel Studios' latest film, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Show times and tickets are available at sci-port. org/imax. Sci-Port Discovery Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport.

NOV. 25 AND 26 AND DEC. 2 AND 3, 9, 16- 18: BELIEVE! LIGHTS THE NIGHT: Celebrating its third year of Christmas magic, “Believe!” is said to be the ultimate interactive magical Christmas journey in the biggest, brightest, most beautifully decorated place in town. Get festive! Wear your Christmas jammies or sweaters. This experience typically takes 60-90 minutes. $30 for adults and kids age 2+. Members get $10 off with discount code found in newsletter. Reservations required. No refunds. 5:15-9:30 p.m. (last entry 8:15 p.m.) For more information, call 318-383-0601. Shreveport Aquarium, 601 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport.

NOV. 25 - JAN. 29: SNO-PORT: Visitors from across the area have engaged in snow-themed, science-based activities housed in an interactive science “playground” known as “Sno-Port” since 2019 at Sci- Port Discovery Center. Sno-Port, re-designed annually, represents the imaginations and creations of local artists and has become a favorite holiday experience. Learn more at sci-port.org/snoport. Sci-Port Discovery Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport.

NOV. 26: SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY: Support the local small businesses on this “Market Day” from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Andress Artist & Entrepreneur Center, 717 Crockett St, Shreveport.

NOV. 26: ROCKETS OVER THE RED FIREWORKS FESTIVAL: Downtown Shreveport and Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets in Bossier City from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Free, family-friendly fun that includes live music, activities, food trucks and more. Beer and beverages will be sold by Downtown Shreveport Unlimited. Fireworks start at 7 p.m.

NOV. 29 - 30: 30TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SHOW: Bossier Parish Community College, in collaboration with the city of Bossier City, presents “Into the Wild Blue Christmas.” Doors open at 6 p.m. and showtime at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Canned food donation for The Northwest Louisiana Food Bank. Children will be able to visit with Santa and Mrs. Clause after the show. For more information, call 318-678-6021 or email kcondon@bpcc.edu.

NOV. 26: GLO FEST: Join the Shreveport Regional Arts Council and Bossier Arts Council for monthly Glo Fests debuting new light shows on the “Bakowski Bridge of Lights” on the Texas Street Bridge. November’s Glo Fest will span across the river in both the Bossier Louisiana Boardwalk and the Shreveport Riverview Plaza from 7-10 p.m. These events will feature The Molly Ringwalds, arts markets on both sides of the river, a kids’ area, food truck court, street performances by Spinner Entertainment and more! Shreveport Riverview Plaza. 601 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport, and at Louisiana Boardwalk at 540 Bossier Blvd., Bossier City.

NOV. 30: THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF PEARLS: Join the Shreveport Symphony Guild at East Ridge Country Club as guest speaker Mike Brennan delivers an entertaining and informative presentation about the wonderful world of pearls. Huge selection of pearl jewelry for a shopping extravaganza, including new designs at incredible savings direct from the producer. All ladies attending will receive a beautiful pair of pearl earrings. Reception at 11:30 a.m. with lunch at noon. Reservations required. Limited seating. Full tables or individual seats available. $60 per person. For details or RSVP, email Roxanne Bosserman at rbb765@aol.com. 1000 Stewart Drive, Shreveport.

DEC. 2: TINSEL SHREVEPORT: Be a part of Shreveport's premier shopping experience. From 5 - 9 p.m. Relax while you're chauffeured from place to place along Line Avenue to shop all your favorite local businesses after hours and receive amazing deals and discounts. Tickets are $35 and are on sale at tinselshreveport.com.

DEC. 2-4: WIDEMAN INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION: The annual Wideman International Piano Competition will be held in the auditorium at the Hurley School of Music on the Centenary College campus. Thirty young pianists from many different countries and music schools compete for prizes that include the opportunity to play with nationally known orchestras. Each contestant plays a 15-minute excerpt from a piano concerto at the preliminaries. From 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and each finalist performs an entire piano concerto on Sunday from 1-5 p.m. The public is welcome attend all three days: the preliminaries at no charge, and tickets are $10 at the door for the finals. Visit the Wideman’s website at https://www.widemanpianocompetition.com for more information.

DEC. 6 - JAN. 27: BOSSIER PARISH STUDENT ART SHOW: The 2022-2023 show’s theme is “Living in the Present” for K-12 in Bossier Parish Schools. $1,500 award in prizes. Opening reception, Dec. 6, from 6-8 p.m. For more information, go to www.bossierarts.org or call 318-741-8310. Bossier Arts Council. 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

DEC. 10: CHRISTMAS IN THE SKY 2022: Winner of the Special Events International Magazine “Best Gala In The World” award is produced every other year by the Shreveport Regional Arts Council at Louisiana Downs. The 19th biennial, black-tie, glitzy, glamorous events theme is: “Kiss A Frog.” An enchanted evening of fairy tales, tall tales and cocktales. Cost per ticket: $300. Visit 2022Sky.com to purchase your admission. Louisiana Downs, 8000 E. Texas St., Bossier City.

DEC. 10: BOSSIER HOIDAY NIGHT MARKET: Get all of your shopping done in one place! Family-friendly and enjoy the 100,000+ twinkling lights, decorations, food trucks and live music. Over 200 local vendors selling their unique wares – market goods, food, wood crafts, jewelry, art, jams, jelly, salsa, clothing, vintage, ceramics, accessories, seasoning blends, wreaths, decor, skin care, baked goods, candy, handcrafted soap, candles, crochet, honey, coffee, cocoa, kids activities and much more! Free admission and parking. 3-9 p.m. 2950 E. Texas St., Bossier City.

DEC. 15: MOVIE UNDER THE STARS: Free family-friendly movie, “The Grinch,” in Greenleaf Park. Food trucks arrives at 4:30, and movie begins at dark. Provenance. 1955 Woodberry Ave., Shreveport.

DEC. 17: MISS FAB OVER 50 COMPETITION: The Miss Fab Over 50 is part of a fundraising campaign for 360 Sports and Training Academy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and will be held at 360 Nutrition in Shreveport at 2 p.m. Contestants will compete in sportswear and are asked to email a photo along with name and occupation to: 360enrichmentandartprogram@gmail.com and must mail a non-refundable $40 entry fee made payable to 360 Sports and Training Academy. 2533 Bert Kouns, Ste. 115, Shreveport, La. 71118. Deadline to register is Dec. 1.

DEC. 31: ROCK THE CLOCK: The Social Circle of Louisiana presents a New Year’s Eve celebration with amazing entertainment, lavish and exciting design and attractive photo installations. Inspired opulence. VIP table guests will enjoy a complimentary bottle of champagne, reserved seating and commemorative tickets. The adjoining Hilton provides added convenience to avoid having to drive home when the night ends. Purchase your tickets or reserve your VIP table today. Semi-formal attire required. For more information, go to www.socialcircleoflouisiana.com. Shreveport Convention Center. 400 Caddo St., Shreveport.

JAN. 1: NEW YEAR’S DAY FIREWORKS: Free and open to the public. 4-7 p.m. Food trucks and more. Provenance. 1955 Woodberry Ave., Shreveport.

I THEATER

NOV. 18-20 AND 25-27: THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: Texas Street Arts Series, Emmett Hook Center presents “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” in the First Methodist Church Sanctuary. Tickets $15 child/student, $20 senior/military, $25 adults. Nov. 18, 25 at 7:30 p.m. and 19, 20, 26 and 27 at 3 p.m. 500 Common St., Shreveport.

DEC. 1: CHARLES DICKENS’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A new twist on an old classic performing at The Strand at 7 p.m. Tickets $55, $45, $35, $30 (student) and can be purchased at the box office. For more information, go to www.thestrandtheatre.com or call 318- 226-8555. 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport.

DEC. 3 & 4: THE NUTCRACKER: The New Orleans Ballet Theatre will take the stage of the Strand Theatre and perform the classic Christmas ballet. Tickets: $77, $62 and $42. The Strand Theatre. For more information or tickets, go to www.thestrandtheatre. com or call the box-office at 318-226-8555. 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport.