| ART / EXHIBITS

THROUGH JAN. 28: 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. For more information, go to www.bossierarts.org or call 318-741- 8310. Bossier Arts Council. 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

JAN. 19 - FEB. 20: LOUISIANA STATE EXHIBIT: The exhibit of “Changing Landscapes: Photographs Along the Solomon Northup Trail” by Jan Beauboeuf. The exhibition of color photography will open from 5-7 p.m. The public is invited to meet the artist and view the exhibit in the West Wing Gallery. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free, and tours are available by appointment. For more information about the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, visit www.laexhibitmuseum.org, and for the Secretary of State’s Museums Program, please visit https://www.sos. la.gov/museums. 3015 Greenwood Rd., 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. 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.

ANTONIO’S ITALIAN: Live music. Every Friday and Saturday night. 4800 Line Ave., Shreveport. 318- 230-7979. https://www.restaurantji.com/la/shreveport/antonio-s-/

VFW POST 4588: Live music every Saturday night 6:30 -10:30 p.m. $10 cover. Jan. 14, Red Chute Revue; Jan. 21, The Sultans; Jan. 27, Friday special performance - Anthony Price & Southern Front Band; Jan. 28, The Band Delta; 1004 Jeter St., Bossier City. Call 318-752- 4588 or 318-655-5274

BEAR’S: Live music. 1401 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. 318-606-4267.

BEAUXJAX CRAFTHOUSE: Live music. Jan. 20, Seth Bradford, 7-9 p.m.; Jan. 21, Beaux Atkins, 7-9 p.m.; 501 Barksdale Blvd, Bossier City. 318-584-7169

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. Jan. 12, Cal Presley, 7 p.m.; Jan. 19, Lee Denton, 7 p.m.; 700 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 584-7039.

FRANK’S PIZZA: Live music. 6950 Fern Ave., Shreveport. 318-230-7130.

FROZEN PIROGUE: Live music. Jan. 11, Jimmy Wooten, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.; Jan. 12, Clara McBroom, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Jan. 14, Al Boogie Trio, 7-11 p.m.; Jan. 17, Matt Nestor, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Jan. 18, Cal Presley, 6:30- 9:30 p.m.; Jan. 19, Jake Williams, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Jan. 20, David Daniels, 7-11 p.m.; Jan. 21, Josh Love Trio, 7-11 p.m.; Jan. 24, Aidan Johnston, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Jan. 25, Clay Logan, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 515 Barksdale Blvd, Bossier City. 318-459-6672.

HURRICANE ALLEY: Live music. 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. 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.

RED RIVER BREWPUB/THE GARAGE: Live music. 310 Mansfield St., Bossier City. 318-317-4110

SAM’S TOWN CASINO: Live music. Jan. 14; Identity Crisis, 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.

THE SEVENTH TAP BREWING PROJECT: Live music. Jan. 13, Caden Wilson, 7-9 p.m.; Jan. 14, Bubbles Brown, 7-9 p.m.; 2640 Linwood Ave, Shreveport, La. 318-754-4471.

TIKI BAR: Live music. Monday nights, Blues Jam, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.; Jan. 11, Good & Evil Ben; Jan. 12, Tree Fiddy Trio; Jan. 14, Barksdale Bubble; Jan. 18, Keep Happy; Jan. 20, Open Mic Comedy; Jan. 21, Old Skool; Jan. 25, DD4; Jan. 26, Suite Harmony; Jan. 28, The Lost Boys. 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

JAN. 13 - FEB. 11: LOUISIANA GRANDSTAND: A night of music live on stage: Jan. 13, Dan Smalley and Always Behind; Jan. 14, Jason Boland; Jan. 19, Opry Nights; Feb. 11, Joshua Ray Walker. Tickets may be purchased at www.louisianagrandstand. com. WDC, 802 Margaret Place, 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.

FIRST WEDNESDAYS AND SECOND SATURDAYS: THE BRIDGE ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA RESOURCE CENTER: Monthly educational mini-workshops for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Local experts present topics related to Alzheimer’s and dementia in a one-hour session. First Wednesday 11 a.m. - noon at The Resource Center, 851 Olive St., Shreveport. First Saturday at 11 a.m. at Broadmoor Presbyterian Church, 1915 Grover Place, Shreveport.

EVERY THURSDAY - SATURDAY: LOUISIANA DOWNS QUARTER HORSE RACING: The 2023 Quarter Horse live racing post time will be at 1:35 p.m each day through April 1 with more racing days in March. Please check the Louisiana Downs website at LaDowns.com/racing for the complete racing schedule and the casino’s Facebook page for upcoming promotions. 8000 E Texas St., Bossier City.

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. studiosanctuaryglassstudio.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.

THROUGH 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.

JAN. 11 - MARCH 9 : SHREVEPORT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM: Jan. 15, Nephew Tommy, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Feb. 11, Justin Moore-Me, You & Whiskey Tour w/Priscilla Block, 7-10 p.m.; Feb. 24, Nate Bargatze - The Be Funny Tour, 7-11:30 p.m.; Feb. 25, Royal Comedy 2023, 8-11:30 p.m.; March 9, Tracy + Clay - One Night. Two Icons, 7:30-10 p.m. For more information, go to www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com. 705 Grand Ave., Shreveport.

JAN. 13: REEL ADVENTURE - “REAR WINDOW” TRIVIA NIGHT: Do you like movies? Do you like exploring behind the scenes and learning the nuts and bolts of movie making? If so, please join the R.W. Norton for Reel Adventures: “Rear Window” Trivia Night! Along with good fun, food, and drink, there will be prizes awarded for trivia winners, best costume and more. Visit www.rwnaf.org/events for tickets and more information. 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport.

JAN. 27 - APRIL 1: BROOKSHIRE GROCERY ARENA: Jan. 27-28, Kicker Monster Truck Show; Feb. 17, Alabama; Feb. 19, Journey; Feb. 25, Parker McCollum; March 2-5, Disney on Ice Let’s Celebrate; April 1, Bert Kreisher; For more information, go to www.info@brooshiregroceryarena.com. 2000 Brookshire Arena Drive, Bossier City.

I THEATER

JAN. 17-18 : BPCC THEATRE SPRING SHOW AUDITIONS: The Bossier Parish Community College Theatre Program and the Cavalier Players encourage local actors to audition for the 2023 spring shows. 6:30 p.m. in the Stephen W. Slaughter Theatre in Building C on the BPCC campus. Actors should bring a headshot and resume if available, though not required. The shows: “The Three Little Pigs” (children’s show) and “The Addams Family” (a new musical comedy). For more information, call 318-678-6525 or email kcondon@ bpcc.edu.

JAN. 19-22: SWEAT: Shreveport Little Theatre presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, “Sweat.” Filled with humor and tremendous heart, “Sweat” tells the story of three women who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets and laughs while working together on the factory floor. But when layoffs begin, they find themselves pitted against each other in a heartwrenching fight to stay afloat. Jan. 19, 20 and Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 21 and 22 at 2 p.m. All tickets $15 and can be purchased by visiting or calling SLT’s box office at 318-424-4439 or www.showtix4U.com. 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport.