Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024

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I ART/EXHIBITS

THROUGH NOV. 27: “ROGUE REALITY”: The Louisiana State Exhibit Museum presents “Rogue Reality — An Artificial Journey Through Intelligence” with works by Jeremy Johnson and Hillary George. Admission free. For more information, www.laexhibitmuseum.org or call 318-632-2020.

DEC. 3 - JAN. 28: DREAMSPACE EXHIBIT: The Bossier Arts Council presents the works of local artist Whitney Tates in the East Bank Gallery. “Dreamspace” is an attempt to capture that tension between presence and absence, waking and sleeping, concrete and ephemeral. Opening reception, Dec. 6 from 6-8 p.m. Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

DEC. 8 - JAN. 3: WINTER EXHIBITION: The Louisiana State Exhibit Museum will host the Louisiana Society of Animal Artists and the LSUS Mud Mavens Pottery in the West Wing Gallery. Opening reception Dec. 8 from 2-4 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more information, www.laexhibitmuseum.org or call 318-632-2020. 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport.

THROUGH DEC. 21: ARTSPACE EXHIBITIONS: Two exhibitions at Artspace: Joey Slaughter’s exhibition, “I Think We Will Be Fine From Here,” is a solo exhibition of thoughts, snippets of conversations, weavings of words and lyrics — a visualization of communication. The second exhibition opening, “The Modern Figurative" exhibition, explores the evolving language of figurative work in our contemporary landscape by artists Laura Noland Harter, Susie J. Lee, Gregory Ellis, Emre Karaoglu, Sean Clark and David Knox. 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. Call for weekly schedule. 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City. 318-841-5646.

1931 LOUNGE HORSESHOE CASINO: Live music, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Karaoke on Thursdays, 7-11 p.m. with DJ Shane Pons. 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 14: Open Sunday from noon-6 p.m.; Tues., Wed. and Thurs. from 4-10 p.m.; Fri. noon-12 a.m.; Sat. 5 p.m. - 12 a.m. Friday night meals served from 5:30-7:30 p.m. $14. Yoga every Mon. and Wed., 5-6 p.m., $5 per person. Bands from 7-10 p.m. $10 cover: Nov. 29, 2Easy; Dec. 6, Red Chute Revue; Dec. 20, The Vindcators; Dec. 27, 2 Easy. 5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. 318-635-8186.

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

BEAUXJAX CRAFTHOUSE: Live music. 501 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. 318-584-7169.

CASA CANTINA: Live music. 6535 Youree Drive #401, Shreveport. 318-828-2441.

CASA JIMADOR: Live music. 4801 Line Ave., Ste. 14, Shreveport. 318-754-3885.

CELEBRITY LOUNGE BALLY’S CASINO: DJs Friday and Saturday nights with $10 cover. Dec. 21, The Crowd; 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.

ERNEST’S ORLEANS: Live music. Every Tuesday, big burgers, big blues and big times with Betty Lewis, 6-9 p.m. 1601 N. Spring St., Shreveport. 318-226-1325.

FLAMES MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT: Live music 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 436 Ashley Ridge Blvd., Shreveport. 318-606-5380.

FRANK’S PIZZA: Live music Monday & Saturday – Frank’s Live. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights shows – Frank’s Pizza from 6 - 9 p.m.: Nov. 27, Chris Gates; Dec. 2, Seth Bradford and Shawn Stroope; Dec. 3, Dylan Brunson; Dec. 4, Chris Gates; Dec. 5, Jerry Lee. 6950 Fern Ave., Shreveport. 318-230-7130.

FROZEN PIROGUE: Live music 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Nov. 27, Clay Logan; Dec. 3, Self*ish; Dec. 4, Jimmy Wooten; Dec. 10, Haley Brooke; Dec. 11, Seth Bradford; Dec. 17, Clay Logan; Dec. 18, Jimmy Wooten. 515 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. 318-459-6672.

GREAT RAFT BREWING: Live music. 1251 Dalzell St., Shreveport. 318-734-9881.

HURRICANE ALLEY: Live music, 7 - 11 p.m. Nov. 29, The Crowd; Nov. 30, Eric Johnson w/Julian Primeaux; Dec. 6, Women of Rock w/Mojo Band; Dec. 7, Blackbird Mafia; Dec. 12, White Trash; Dec. 13, Honcho; Dec. 14, Animals: The Maroon 5 Tribute w/Message From Mercury; Dec. 19, The Critics; Dec. 20, Framing the Red. 500 Ogilvie St., Bossier City.

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

LOUISIANA DOWNS: Live music. Starts at 6 p.m. 8000 E. Texas St., Bossier City. 318-742-5555.

MARGARITAVILLE RESORT CASINO: Live music. 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. 1-888-743-6021.

NICKY’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT: Live music. 2701 Viking Drive, Bossier City. 318-747-2332.

NOBLE SAVAGE: Live music. Every Wednesday night playing memories and the blues, 8 p.m. 417 Texas St., Shreveport. 318-828-2619.

SAM’S TOWN LIVE: Live music from 7 p.m. - midnight (free entertainment) and After Work Thursdays with DJ ELaw from 6-10 p.m.; Nov. 29, The Rewind Band; Nov. 30, Chasin’ Benjamins; Dec. 6, Lady Chazz and The Tramps; Dec. 7, The Tailgate Poets; Dec. 13, Stan Paul Davis; Dec. 14, Windstorm; Dec. 20, The Crawdads; Dec. 21, Lee Mathis; Dec. 27 and 28, Troy Laz and 2 Hypnotic; Dec. 31, 8-Track New Year’s Eve. 315 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport. 318-424-7777.

SUPERIOR’S STEAKHOUSE: Live piano music. Superior Steakhouse Piano Players Mon. through Thurs. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., Alan Dyson. Tues., Daniel Ley. Thurs. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Alan Dyson Fri. and Sat., 6 to 10 p.m. Fri., London Todd. Sat., Daniel Ley Duo, 7 to 11 p.m. Sun. "Brunch" London Todd 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Note: First Wed. every month is London Todd. 855 Pierremont Road, No. 120, Shreveport. 318-219-4123.

SWEET CAROLINE’S DUELING PIANO BAR: Live music. Every Tues., music bingo from 7 p.m. - midnight. Every Wed., “Sweet Caroline’s Star” Karaoke from 7 p.m. - midnight. Every Thurs. and Sat., Dueling Pianos from 7 p.m. - 2 a.m. 630 Boardwalk Blvd., Bossier City. 318-599-2759.

THE CUB LOUNGE AND GRILLE: Live music. 3002 Girard St., Shreveport. 318-861-6517.

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

THE SEVENTH TAP BREWING PROJECT: Live music from 7-9 p.m. 2640 Linwood Ave., Shreveport, La. 318-754-4471.

TIKI BAR AND GRILL: Live music from 6-9 p.m. 2640 Linwood Ave., Shreveport, La. 318-754-4471.

WHAT’S ON TAP: Live music. Every Thurs., Christopher Gates, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Karaoke every Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m. - midnight. 1207 Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy., Shreveport. 318-869-2422.

I MUSIC

NOV. 30: THE JOANITONES: Rockets Over the Red, The Joanitones will perform live from 5-8 p.m. Louisiana Boardwalk, Bossier City.

DEC. 6 - FEB. 1: LOUISIANA GRANDSTAND: A night of music live on stage: Dec. 6, Braxton Keith; Dec. 7, Williamson Branch; Dec. 13, Creed Fisher; Dec. 14, Marc and Ted Broussard: A Candlelit Evening; Dec. 19, Marcus King Late Show; Feb. 1, Jeff Leeson “Jokes On You.” Tickets may be purchased at www.louisianagrandstand.com. WDC, 802 Margaret Place, Shreveport.

DEC. 5: ALL IS BRIGHT CHRISTMAS TOUR 2024: Cypress Baptist Church will host the Gaither Vocal Band with their All is Bright Christmas Tour, featuring Mark Lowry, Angela Primmer, Chris Blue and many more. Tickets can be purchased at ITickets.com. 4701 Palmetto Road, Benton.

DEC. 15: BEN FOLDS — PAPER AIRPLANE REQUEST TOUR: The Strand Theatre presents the multiplatinum-selling music artist Ben Folds' solo tour. 7 p.m. For tickets and more information, call 318-226-8555 or www.thestrandtheatre.com. 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport.

DEC. 21: A HOLIDAY CELEBRATION WITH MICHAEL FEINSTEIN: The Shreveport Symphony presents “A Holiday Celebration With Michael Feinstein” at Riverview Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at https://shreveportsymphony.app.getcuebox.com/o/ZMGVC75K/shows. For more information, call 318-227-8863. 600 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport.

DEC. 30: GARY OWEN: Sam’s Town Casino and Hotel presents Gary Owen. Door open at 7 p.m. and showtime at 8 p.m. Tickets on sale now at outhousetickets.com. 315 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport.

I ONGOING

SECOND SATURDAYS: CADDO COMMON PARK: The Shreveport Regional Arts Council present the Second Saturday Social. Food trucks available. All ages. Free and open to the public. 7 - 9 p.m. 869 Texas Ave., Shreveport.

THIRD THURSDAYS: NLA WOODCARVERS ASSOCIATION: The North Louisiana Woodcarvers Association meets the third Thursday of the month at the Bossier Arts Council. Carving and fellowship at 5:30 p.m. For more information, 440-714-1960. 630 Barksdale Blvd, Bossier City.

ONGOING: ART GLASS CLASSES: Ed’s Emporium announces classes: Walk-in fusing is anytime Ed’s is open. Project for all ages. Tues. Night Project from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Torch Blown Ornament Classes. Book a private group now and save $95. Check website for next project. Call 318-742-6555 or www.edsemporium.com for more classes and information. 2000 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

ONGOING: 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.

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. Call 504-390-4377. Sanctuary Glass Studio, 421 Lake St., Shreveport. studio-sanctuaryglassstudio.com.

ONGOING: CREATE YOUR OWN GLASS ART-CRAFT: Choose from 25+ options like glassware, bowls, vases and sculptures. Book solo or with a group for workshops Wednesday through Saturday. Schedule your appointment at highgravityglassworks.com. High Gravity Glassworks. 1120 Texas Ave., Shreveport.

I SPECIAL EVENTS

THROUGH JAN. 23: ROBINSON FILM CENTER: Events: through Dec. 13, “Wicked.” Private screenings available through Dec. 8; Dec. 4, RFC Trivia at 6:30 p.m. tickets required; Dec. 6, “Time II: Unfinished Business” at 6 p.m.; Dec. 17, “Remember the Night” at 10:30 a.m. a movie and luncheon; Dec. 20, “A Christmas Story” and “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” Dec. 21, “Elf” brunch and movie with Christmas sweaters or PJs encouraged; Jan. 23, Robinson Film Center Awards. Nominations open. For more information, call 318-459-4122. 617 Texas St., Shreveport.

NOV. 29 - DEC.: SNOPORT: The Sci-Port Discover Center announces the return SnoPort, a interactive “playground” of science that is re-designed annually to represent imaginations and creations of local artists. Tickets: $18 for SnoPort and General Admission Combo. $3 for members. Only SnoPort, $8. For members, $5. Tax applied. 820 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport.

NOV. 29 - DEC. 23: CHRISTMAS IN ROSELAND: The 41st Annual Christmas in Roseland is a walking event only, and no carts are available. Handicap accessible. Fri. night - Sun. night, Nov. 29-Dec. 15, from 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Last car admitted at 9:30 p.m. Ecore nights: Dec. 16-23 nightly from 5:30-10 p.m. Admission; $10 per person, $30 for a family of four. Ages 2 and younger are free. For more information and events, www.christmasinrose-land.org. 8877 Jefferson Paige Road, Shreveport.

NOV. 30: ROCKETS OVER THE RED: Riverview Park downtown will burst with excitement with the first drone light show and fireworks. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. Music by the Stilettos. Christmas tree lighting at 6 p.m. with light show at 6:30 p.m.

NOV. 30: MAKERS MARKET: High Gravity Glassworks with other small businesses will hold a Makers Market for Small Business Saturday. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Talented local artists showcase their handcrafted creations from a variety of unique, locally make works, including drawings and paintings, prints, handblown glass art, candles, cards and more. 1120 Texas Ave., Shreveport.

NOV. 30: CIGAR ENTHUSIAST: Tobacco House Cigar Lounge presents: Nov. 30, Tres Amigos live from 7-9 p.m. For more information, call 318-560-2925. 9464 Mansfield Road, Shreveport.

DEC. 4: HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: Explore a curated collection of unique treasures from around the world while sipping Bloody Marys, a splash of bubbly and peruse the unique gifts and accessories offered. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Door prizes throughout the day. Nader’s Gallery. 524 E. Kings Hwy., Shreveport.

DEC. 5 - JAN. 18: BROOKSHIRE GROCERY ARENA: Live events: Dec. 5, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, The Lost Christmas Eve; LSU vs Grambling State Women’s Basketball; Jan. 17-18, Kicker Monster Truck Show. For more information and tickets, brookshiregroceryarena.com. 2000 Brookshire Arena Drive, Bossier City.

DEC. 5-8: EVENTS AT CENTENARY COLLEGE: Happening at Centenary in December: Dec. 5-8, “Mary Poppins Jr.” at Marjorie Lyons Playhouse by StageCenter; Dec. 6-8, Wideman International Piano Competition at https://www.widemanpianocompetition.com/competition.; Dec. 6, Centenary Christmas Candlelight Service at Brown Chapel (gathering at 5:30 p.m. service at 6 p.m.); Dec. 7, Holiday Makers Market at the Meadows Museum of Art from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. More info at https://www.themeadowsmuseum.com/meadows-events/holiday-makersmarket-2024

DEC. 6: EXPLORATION DAY AT LSMSA: The Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts (LSMSA) is hosting a free opportunity to get a first-hand look at what LSMSA is all about. Open house events, prospective students sit in on classes while their parents meet with school’s administration. Campus tours and much more. 9 a.m. Learn more at www.LSMSA.edu. 715 University Pkwy., Natchitoches.

DEC. 6 : MUNICIPAL MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM: Live shows: Dec. 6, “Avatar the Last Airbender” from 6:30 p.m.; For more information, call 318-841-4000. 705 Grand Ave., Shreveport.

DEC. 7: BOYS AND GIRLS STATE FUNDRAISER: American Legion Post 14 is having a Christmas game and movie night for the Boys and Girls State fundraiser. “Christmas Vacation” movie. Ugly sweater contest. “Cousin Eddie” costume contest. Door prizes. Bunco at 6 p.m. $20 per person and fun for all ages. 6 - 10 p.m. To purchase tickets, call 318-635-8386 or ALEGIONPOST14@Yahoo.com. 5315 S. Lakeshore Drive Shreveport.

DEC. 11 - JAN. 3: 35TH ANNUAL GREENING: The Louisiana State Exhibit Museum in Shreveport announces the 35th annual Greening of the Museum with the theme, “Louisiana Animals and Insects.” LSEM invites third-graders from Caddo Parish schools for a holiday celebration with tree decorating at the museum. Holiday tree contest winners will be awarded prizes. Trees will be on display through Jan. 3. 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport.

DEC. 13: MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION: LSUS conference on Mental Health Awareness and Substance Abuse Prevention offers up to six CLU’s for counselors, school psychologists, social workers and teachers. 8:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. For more information, call 318-798-4177 or register at https://www.lsus.edu/continuing-ed/conferences

DEC. 14: ARMED FORCES FISHING LEAGUE: American Legion Post 14 benefit tournament is $100 entry fee, $20 big bass, Safe light at 1 p.m., 85% payout. Lowe Mcfarlane Boat Ramp. Open team or solo tournament. No membership required. No military/first responder requirement. For more information, armedforcesfishing.com. 5315 S. Lakeshore Drive Shreveport.

DEC. 14: SRAC EVENTS: Dec. 14, Christmas in the Sky at Louisiana Downs from 7 p.m. - 1 a.m.

DEC. 14: JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Your voice is needed at the second and third of three community workshops. Drop by anytime on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. - noon at Riverview Hall for the Master Plan Update community outreach. For more information, OneShreveport.org. 600 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport.

DEC. 19: MEET SANTA OF SHREVEPORT: Take the family to Looosiana Seafood to meet the Santa of Shreveport from 5:30-8:30 p.m. 9220 Wallace Lake Road, Shreveport.

DEC. 26-28: INDEPENDENCE BOWL WEEK: The Independence Bowl week offers many attractions leading up to game day, Dec. 28. For a complete list go to, info@independencebowl.org.

JAN. 4: MARDI GRAS MASS: The annual Mardi Gras Mass the morning of 12th Night by the Krewe of Gemini. 9 a.m. All are welcome. St. Pius X Catholic Church. 4300 North Market St., Shreveport..

I THEATRE

THROUGH DEC. 2: FALL 2024 ACADEMY CLASS: Shreveport Little Theatre Academy will be hosting fall acting classes led by Wallace Rakoczy. Monday from 4:30-5:15 p.m. acting for grades K-2; Mon. from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. acting grades 3-5: Tues. 4:30-5:30 p.m. acting grades 6-8; Wed. from 5:30-6:30 p.m. acting the song for grades 9-12. Thurs. from 5:30- 6:30 p.m. Junior Thespian Competition Troupe grades 6-8. Private voice by Leslie Hobgood and private acting by Wallace Rakoczy at sltacademy@gmail.com. Space limited. Scholarships are available. Email sltacoordinator@gmail.com for more information.

DEC. 5 - 8: “MARY POPPINS JR.”: Stage Center announces the final SoPA production of their 13th season, “Mary Poppins Jr.” at Marjorie Lyons Playhouse on the Centenary College Campus. Tickets: $20 adults and $15 for students/kids. Dec. 5 and 6 at 6 p.m. Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. For more information call or text 218-9978. 2700 Woodlawn Ave., Shreveport.

DEC. 8: “A CHRISTMAS CAROL”: The Strand Theatre presents the Charles Dickens classic which has enchanted audiences the world over. 2 p.m. For tickets and more information, call 318-226-8555 or www.thestrandtheatre.com. 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport.

DEC. 13 AND 14: “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE”: Tickets are on sale now for the production of “It’s A Wonderful Life” at the Union Baptist Church’s event building. 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased at the box office or by calling 903-665-8243 or https://www.JeffersonOperaHouseTheatrePlayers.com.

DEC. 14 AND 15: “THE NUTCRACKER”: The Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet presents a favorite holiday classic, “The Nutcracker,” at Riverview Theater on Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 15 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $35-$55. 600 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport.

DEC. 27-29: “CHICKEN & BISCUITS”: A “laugh-out-loud funny” production of Stage Center will perform at Marjorie Lyons Playhouse Dec. 27-29. Written by Douglas Lyons and directed by Zhailon Levingston. Tickets on sale Dec. 8. 2700 Woodlawn Ave., Shreveport.

ART/EXHIBITS

East Bank Gallery features "Dreamspace" by Whitney Tates Dec. 3 - Jan. 8.