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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.

THROUGH FEB. 11: GOLDEN LENS: This exhibition highlights select photographers that submitted to the Golden Lens competition open during the two weeks of Prize Fest in 2022. The competition was a collaborative effort between Bossier Parish Community College Foundation and Prize Foundation for photographers to submit works made in Caddo and Bossier Parish celebrating North Louisiana. A panel of professional photographers specializing in commercial and fine art selected a collection of images to be shown in the public exhibition. A winning photograph will be awarded a $1,000 prize! Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central Art Station. 801 Crockett St., Shreveport.

THROUGH 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 Road, Shreveport.

THROUGH MARCH 5: WINTER/SPRING 2023 EXHIBITION: The R. W. Norton Art Gallery presents the Hoover Watercolor Society 65th Annual Winter/Spring Exhibition. This exhibition gives members a chance to exhibit their work together in a beautiful exhibition full of vibrant colors and artistic expertise. 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport.

JAN. 26-APRIL 8: ELLEN SOFFER-PINK SKY: There is a unique intensity of color and an awareness of form throughout her newest works. Experience more than 60 new works by Soffer in the exhibition, “ellen soffer: pink sky,” Opening reception Jan. 26 from 5 - 8 p.m. The exhibition is presented by the Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) at artspace at 708 Texas 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. 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.; Feb. 3, Raven, 7-10 p.m.; Feb. 24, Raven, 7-10 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. 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. Feb. 3, Ouro Boar/Chickenhawk, 8 p.m.; Feb. 4, BRAT, 7 p.m.; Feb. 17, Mammoth Caravan/ Whether/Blooddrunk, 8 p.m.; 1401 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. 318-606-4267.

BEAUXJAX CRAFTHOUSE: Live music. Feb. 3, David Daniels, 7-9 p.m.; Feb. 4, Trey Gauthreaux, 7-9 p.m.; Feb. 10, Hali Brown, 7-9 p.m.; 501 Barksdale Blvd, Bossier City. 318-584-7169

BIG COUNTRY: Live music. Every Thursday is Ladies night; 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. 6950 Fern Ave., Shreveport. 318-230-7130.

FROZEN PIROGUE: Live music. Jan. 25, Clay Logan, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Jan. 26, Hali Brown, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Jan. 27, Monty Russell and Friends, 7-11 p.m.; Feb. 1, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Feb. 2, Cody Cooke, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Feb. 3, Song Swap: BJ Jones & Zebb Rogers, 7-11 p.m.; Feb. 4, Aidan Johnston, 7-11 p.m.; Feb. 7, Ben Abshire, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; 515 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. 318-459-6672.

HURRICANE ALLEY: Live music. March 3, Honey, 7-11 p.m.; March 9, Flight Delay, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; March 10, Trent Cowie Band, 7-11 p.m.; March 11, The Huser Brothers w/Darrin Morris Band, 7-11 p.m.; March 16, Stompbox, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; March 18, Almost Legal w/ Slurred Words, 7:30-11 p.m.; 500 Ogilvie St., Bossier City.

KI’ MEXICO: Live music. Jan 27, Tight Harmonies. 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. Every Wednesday night, The Blues, 8 p.m.; 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. March 3, Raven, 7-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.

SHREVE STATION: Live music. Feb. 1, Daniel Donato, tickets at www.prekindle.com.; 400 Crockett St., Shreveport. 318-489-1605.

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

THE MISSING LINK: Live music. Feb. 3, Joanie Nerrettig, 6-9 p.m.; 504 Texas St., Shreveport. 318-751- 5820.

THE SEVENTH TAP BREWING PROJECT: Live music. 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. 25, DD4; Jan. 26, Suite Harmony, Jan. 28, The Lost Boys; Feb. 25, The Joanitones, 7-11 p.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

FEB. 11-MARCH 3: LOUISIANA GRANDSTAND: A night of music live on stage: Feb. 11, Joshua Ray Walker; March 3, Ward Davis. Tickets may be purchased at www.louisianagrandstand.com. WDC, 802 Margaret Place, Shreveport.

FEB. 11 - MARCH 9 : SHREVEPORT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM: 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.

I SPECIAL EVENTS

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 SUNDAY: BROADMOOR CO-OP: At the Broadmoor Library parking lot every Sunday is a community trade/barter and share a meal. No money changes hands, just trade/bartering with neighbors. Live music. 1-3 p.m. Contact Amy at 318-344-3354. 1212 Captain Shreve Drive, Shreveport.

FOURTH FRIDAYS: BROADMOOR FARMER’S MARKET: At the Broadmoor United Methodist Church parking lot. Best barbecue, handpoured candles, cotton candy, chickens, ducks, bunnies, honey, pottery, plants, produce, spices, baked goods and so much more. 6-8 p.m. Contact Amy at 318-344-3354 or Facebook @ BroadmoorFarmersmarket. 3715 Youree Drive, Shreveport.

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.

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 27 - DEC 1: LET’S CHAT AND CHEW SERIES: The YWCA of NWLA Justice Program calendar of events for 2023. Chat and Chew and Dialogue on Race: Jan. 27, Feb. 24, March 31, April 4. Spring-Dialogue on Race @ 5:30 p.m.: April 24, May 25, June 23, July 28, Aug. 25, Aug. 29. Summer-Dialogue on Race @ 5:30 p.m.: Sept. 22, Oct. 10. Fall-Dialogue on Race @ 5:30 p.m.: Oct. 27, Dec. 1. Series time at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 318- 550-4417. 850-B Olive St., 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.

JAN. 27: 22ND ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS: A collection of global award-winning animated short films produced by Acme Filmworks Inc. 6:30 p.m. with light refreshments served at 6 p.m. A virtual talk back session with the film director(s) will take place immediately following the viewing. Those attending the screening must register on Eventbrite to receive their free ticket: https://bit. ly/3kdTmsX. Bossier Parish Community College. Stephen W. Slaughter Theatre in Building C. 6220 East Texas Street, Bossier City.

FEB. 2, 16 & MARCH 31: CIGAR TASTING: Tobacco House Cigar and Lounge is hosting unique opportunities: Feb. 2, Miami Cigar Tasting from 6-9 p.m. with door prizes. Feb. 16, Annual Ladies Night from 6-9 p.m. with door prizes. March 31, Smokin’ On The Red from 5 - 9 p.m. tickets on sale now for their annual multi-vendor event. Everett Street Jazz Band with food trucks, raffle tickets and door prizes. For more information, call 318- 686-5991. 9464 Mansfield Road, Shreveport.

FEB. 9: CALANTHEAN TEMPLE EXHIBITION: This event will showcase the recent discoveries made by LSUS history students during a cultural resource investigation and site survey of the Calanthean. This fun, public event will celebrate them and tell a fascinating story about the building. Capacity is limited, so reserve your spot on www.eventbrite.com. 5:30 p.m. 1007 Texas Ave., Shreveport.

FEB. 21: MARDI GRAS PARTY: Bossier Council on Aging is hosting a Mardi Gras party with food, drinks and costumes. The Krewe of Elders will also be there to celebrate. For more information, call 318-741-8302. 706 Bearkat Drive, Bossier City.

I THEATER

FEB. 17-19, 24-26: THE THREE LITTLE PIGS: Three sibling pigs dream of peace and safety as they build houses of straw, sticks and bricks to keep the Big Bad Wolf at bay. They learn several valuable life lessons along the way. The Wolf’s “huffing and puffing” blows down each house until the pigs finally band together to build a strong, stable house of bricks to protect themselves … et cetera, et cetera, et cetera.That is only where the fun begins in our whacky musical adaptation. Feb. 17 and 24 at 4 p.m. all other performances at 2 p.m. Stephen W. Slaughter Theatre in Building C. Bossier Parish Community College. Tickets $5. Visit the BPCC Theatre Box Office online at https:// www.ticketsource.us/bpcc-theatre or call 318-678-6021.

FEB. 25: LUMPY GRITS ARTISTRY: 10th birthday season presenting Children’s Theatre Short Stories. 1) A Cinderella Story 2) Anansi: Lord of Stories 1) Tell me a Tale of Resistance - Black History Tribute. Tickets $15. For more information, email lumpygritsartistry@gmail.com 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Central Art Station. 801 Crockett St., Shreveport.


MARDI GRAS EVENTS

(Schedule courtesy Lagniappe Prime.)

1/27/23: Krewe of Elders Grand Bal

1/28/23: Krewe of Centaur Grand Bal

1/29/23: Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Jazz Brunch

2/3/23: Krewe Des Ambassadeurs Grand Bal

2/4/23: Krewe of Gemini Grand Bal 

2/10/23: Krewe of Centaur Float Loading Party

2/10/23: Krewe of Oceanus Grand Bal

2/17/23: Krewe of Gemini Float Loading Party

2/17/23: Krewe of Highland Grand Bal

2/18/23: Krewe of Harambee Grand Bal

MARDI GRAS PARADES

2/11/23: Krewe of Centaur Parade

2/12/23: Krewe of Oceanus Parade (Mardi Gras in the Hills)

2/12/23: Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Pet Parade

2/18/23: Krewe of Gemini Parade 

2/19/23: Krewe of Highland Parade

2/21/23: Fat Tuesday Children’s Parade

2/25/23: East Bank Mardi Gras Golf Cart Parade

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