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I ART/EXHIBITS

THROUGH JAN 27: "PLATED MEMORIES": BAC staffer Alex Richardson's exhibition will stir viewers to remember those special meals in their lives and the people with whom they've shared their table. Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

JAN. 25 AND 28: ARTWORKS CLASSROOM: Jan. 25 presents: "Crate Diggin’ and Canvas" from 3-5 p.m. During event, attendees will select a vinyl record of their choice from the crate. ReadyRoc, curator of The Liner, will play each selection and share knowledge and context and stories as the record spins a guided paint party led by Karen La Beau will take place. Jan. 28 presents: "Stitch Happens: Charmel’s Beginner Crochet Class" from 6-9 p.m. For more information, artworksclasroom@gmail.com. 5714 Jewella Ave., Shreveport.

JAN. 31 - MAY 10: “SEA MONSTERS UNEARTHED”: The Louisiana State Exhibit Museum of Shreveport presents the Smithsonian’s traveling exhibition that showcases fossils from earliest invasion of the South Atlantic by marine lizards and sea turtles, as well as an extraordinary excavation site in Angola. Free and open to the public. For more information, www.laexhibitmuseum.org or call 318-632- 2020 for appointments. 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport.

FEB. 5: "DAYDREAMS": by Whitney Pollock will be a popup exhibit at R.W. Norton Art Gallery from 5-7 p.m.

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, Seth Bradford, 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. 800-895-0711.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 14: Live music. Canteen hours: Tues., Wed. and Thurs. from 4-10 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 12 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Every Thurs., Ladies' night. Music Bingo every Sun. at 2 p.m. Country Dance the second Friday of every month. 5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. 318-635-8186.

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

BEARS: Live music. Life of a Showgirl inspired drag show Thurs. Jan. 30, 10 p.m., 21+; BOGO half off burgers on Mondays, Karaoke on Tuesdays at 9:30 p.m., Trivia on Weds. at 8:30 p.m., Music Bingo on Thurs. at 8:30 p.m. 318.606.4267

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. Jan. 31, The Crowd from 8-9:30 p.m. No cover charge. 451 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport.

CHIANTI: Dorsey Summerfield Jr., 6:30-9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday in the Green Room. 6535 Line Ave., Shreveport. 868-8866.

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

FATTY ARBUCKLES PUB: Every Monday, Steak Night. Know-It-All Trivia, Mon. Feb. 2, 7 p.m. 205 Wall St.

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

FLYING HEART BREWING AND PUB: Live music every Thurs. at 7 p.m. in the beer garden. 700 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. 318-584-7039.

FRANK’S PIZZA NAPOLETANA: Live music Monday & Saturday – Frank’s Live. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night shows – Frank’s Pizza from 6 - 9 p.m. 6950 Fern Ave., Shreveport. 318-230-7130.

FROZEN PIROGUE: Live music 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.: Feb. 5, Allen Smith/The Crowd. Feb. 18, Allen Smith/The Crowd. 515 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. 318-459-6672.

GREAT RAFT BREWING: Live music every Fri., from 5-8 p.m; first Tues. of month, “Bring Your Own Craft Night“ from 4-9 p.m.; Wed., Know-It-All Trivia at 6:30. 1251 Dalzell St., Shreveport. 318-734-9881.

HURRICANE ALLEY: Live music, 7 - 11 p.m.: 500 Ogilvie St., Bossier City.

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

LIVE! CASINO-HOTEL: Live music. Prime Rib: Jan. 21, Brandon Parker; Jan 22-24, Joe Cagle; Jan. 28, Paul Hughes; Jan. 29-31, Haley Brooke. Bar at Risotto: Jan. 24, Lyrical Valor; Jan. 25, Dorsey Summerfield Jr.; Jan. 31, The Lovers. PBR: Jan 23, The Crowd; Jan 24, The Crowd; Jan. 29, Karaoke Night and Toga Party; Jan. 31, Lee Mathis and The Brutally Handsome. Sports/Social: Jan. 23, Old Skool; Jan. 30, Loosey Anna. Live! Event Center: Jan. 23, Eric Benét, Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, Louisiana.livecasinohotel.com. 711 Live Casino Blvd., Bossier City.

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

MARGARITAVILE RESORT CASINO: Live music. Gary Allen, Feb. 27. 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. Karaoke at 6 p.m. every Wed. Dirty Redd Band every Thurs. at 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. 315 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport. 318-424-7777.

STRANGE BREW: Live music. Karaoke Tuesday and Friday,10 p.m.; Music Bingo on Wednesday, 8:30 p.m.

SUPERIOR’S STEAKHOUSE: Live piano music. Mon./Tues. from 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Wed. through Fri. 6-10 p.m. Sat., 7-11 p.m. and Sun. Brunch from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; Superior Steakhouse piano players: Mon., Daniel Ley solo; Tues., Alan Dyson, solo; Wed., Everett Street Jazz Duo. First Wed. of month, London Todd, solo; Thurs., Daniel Ley Duo; Last Thurs., Daniel Ley solo; Fri., London Todd, solo; Sat., Daniel Ley Duo from 7-11 p.m. Sun., 1st, 3rd and if 5th, Brunch with Everett Street Jazz Duo. 855 Pierremont Road, No. 120, Shreveport. 318-219-4123.

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. Monday Night Blues. Every Friday, Comedy Night. Jan. 21, Irie Edge Kings; Jan. 22, Keep Happy; Jan. 24, Chuck Jones Band; Jan. 28, DD4; Jan. 27, Suite Harmony; Jan. 31, Sunburst. 639 E. Kings Hwy, Shreveport. 318-868-6355.

WEST END THROTTLE BAR: Live music. 1869 Texas Ave., Shreveport. 318-670-7078

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 ONGOING

FIRST SATURDAYS: SHREVEPORT WRITERS CLUB: Every first Saturday of the month, except holidays from 10 - noon. Open to the public. If you are looking for help, just beginning to write, or a seasoned writer with experience to share, this is the place. Friendly and openminded. Writers of all genres, from poets to novelists, script writers to travel writers are welcome. The Highland Center, Conference Room A. 520 Olive St. Shreveport. Park in the back lot and use the back door. For more information, https://shreveportwritersclub.com/ or contact us at shreportwritersclub@gmail.com.

SATURDAYS: BOSSIER CITY FARMERS' MARKET: The market has a wealth of local fresh veggies and fruits, food trucks, jams, salsa, honey, soap, candles, baked goods, jellies, pickles, tamales, flowers, kettle corn, funnel cakes, BBQ, coffee, Venezuelan cuisine, Cuban food and much more. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free admission and free parking. Vendors visit www.BossierCityFarmersMarket.com. 2950 E. Texas St. on south side of Pierre Bossier Mall.

ONGOING: SHREVEPORT OA MEETINGS: Monday night live hybrid meeting (Hybrid means that in addition to meeting on Zoom, people also come in person.) Topic varies. Grp#54200. 7 p.m. Meeting ID: 408-929-232. Password: 385284. Wednesday night: “Welcome Home Face-To-Face Only Meeting.” Grp#29531. Topic varies. 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 318-469-9556 or kenda.beechy@yahoo.com. St. Luke's Methodist Church, 6012 Youree Drive, Shreveport in the “Seekers Room.”

ART GLASS CLASSES: Ongoing art glass classes at Ed’s Emporium Art Glass Studio: Walk-in fusing anytime we are open you can make a project. Tues. night project, Swizzle Sticks 1/27, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Sat. Class: Glacier Bowl 1/24, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Intro to Glass Fusing: 3 Sat. from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Feb./Mar. 2/7, 2/21, 3/7. Intro to Glass Mosaics 4 Sat. from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Feb/Mar. 2/7, 2/21, 3/7, 3/21. Basic Stained Glass 101 (6) Thurs. from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Mar./Apr. 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16. Basic Stained Glass 101 (4) Sat. from 1 - 4:30 p.m., Mar./Apr. 3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25. Stained Glass Orientation Workshop: 1 night 2/26 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. Call 318-742-6555 or www.edsemporium.com for more classes and information.

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.

GLASS-BLOWING WORKSHOPS: Events: Feb. 14 from 7-9 p.m.: A laid back Valentine’s Day event focused on making new friends. Create one mini-melt glass piece, sip bubbly drinks and enjoy light appetizers and watch live glass blowing. March 26 from 5-7:30 p.m.: Whimsy and Wonder art exhibition by Whiney Tate. Runs through April 30. March 28 from noon - 6 p.m.: Five-Year Anniversary with hourly demonstrations and food trucks. 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.

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 or call 318-582-1424. High Gravity Glassworks. 1120 Texas Ave., Shreveport.

I SPECIAL EVENTS

THROUGH MAY 8: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS: The Meadows Museum of Art at Centenary College of Louisiana is celebrating its 50th year by highlighting the breadth of the permanent collection, the Meadow’s role as an academic museum and the founding collection of work by Despujols. Free and open to the public. Jan. 16 through Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. the museum will celebrate its 50th year. Learn more at www.themeadowsmuseum.com

THROUGH JUNE: THE STRAND: Upcoming season at The Strand: Jan. 23, “Choir of Man.” Feb. 13, “TOAST: The Best of Bread” at 7 p.m.; Feb. 23, “Hadestown”; March 20, Mark Paul; June 28, “The Music Man.” For more information, call 318-226-8555 or email the Strand@thestrandtheatre.com.

JAN. 24: KING CAKE CRAWL: The Festie Besties announces the second annual King Cake Crawl bringing together food lovers, friends and festive spirts. Featuring six exciting stops: Flying Heart Brewing & Pub, Lilah’s Bakery, Lowder Baking Company, Dripp Donuts, Fat Tuesday Sandwich Shop and Bakery and Tubbs Hardware and Cajun Gifts. Round 1 begins at 8:45 a.m. Round 2 at 12:45. Starting location: Flying Heart Brewing and Pub at 700 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Tickets $65 and includes Trolley ride, samples of king cake, souvenir beads and more. Limited space. Visit Eventbrite.com for tickets.

JAN. 24: MONSTER TRUCKS: Unleashing the roar in Bossier City with a family friendly event and fun for everyone. For more information, kickermonstertruck.com.

JAN. 24: KREWE OF CENTAUR GRAND BAL: “The Gala” is billed as an “Unprecedented Evening of Elegance and Surprises” as North Louisiana’s largest Mardi Gras krewe invites you to the XXXIV Grand Bal at the Shreveport Convention Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tableaux presentation at 7 p.m. Guests 21+. For more information and tickets, www.CentaurTickets.com (Centaur is open to the public to attend).

JAN. 27: SHREVEPORT COIN CLUB: Members meet monthly to discuss topics, trends and tips in coin collection. This month's meeting will be at Country Tavern BBQ. 6 p.m. 823 Brook Hollow Drive, Shreveport.

JAN. 28: TOBACCO HOUSE PRESENTS: Tobacco House’s Cigar Lounge on Mansfield Road presents Ladies' Night with John Bell. 1/2 off well drinks with food trucks on site. 9464 Mansfield Road, Shreveport.

JAN. 30: RELEASE PARTY: The Arc Caddo-Bossier and The Seventh Tap Brewing Project unveil “Unlimited Hopportunities” Beer from 5-10 p.m. This fundraiser beer isn’t your average brew, it is a fresh take on The Seventh Tap’s flagship Kajun Kolsch with a citrusy twist of orange and lemon while helping those with disabilities. For more information, visit TheArcCaddoBossier.org. 2640 Linwood Ave., Shreveport.

JAN. 31: TOBACCO HOUSE PRESENTS: Tobacco House’s Cigar Lounge on Mansfield Road presents Ladies' Night with Josh Love. Food truck on site. 9464 Mansfield Road, Shreveport.

FEB. 6: KREWE WORK OF ART FLOAT LOADING: The Krewe of Centaur opening its doors for a behind-the-scenes look at Mardi Gras magic during the annual Float Loading Party from 5-9 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. For VIP tickets, visit www.kreweofcentaur.org. 351 Aero Drive, Shreveport.

FEB. 13: TOBACCO HOUSE PRESENTS: Tobacco House’s Cigar Lounge on Mansfield Road presents a pre-Valentine’s evening with candles and champagne. For more information and bookings, text Mallory at 318-347-3015. 9464 Mansfield Road, Shreveport.

FEB. 21: ARK-LA-TEX GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION MEETING: Guest speaker is Moné Bryant, a genealogist, marketing and multimedia specialist whose topic is “The Land Still Remembers: Black Community Erasure and Rediscovery Buried Under Military Development in North Louisiana.” Also, Chandra Lester, a family historian whose topic is: “Life of Pinckney Pinchback, Lt. Governor of Louisiana.” Broadmoor Branch Library. From 1-3 p.m. Free and open to the public. 1212 Capt. Shreve Drive, Shreveport.

I THEATER

JAN. 23-25 AND 30-FEB. 1: “DRINKING HABITS 2”: Moriah L. Hicks returns as Sister Augusta in “Drinking Habits: Caught in the Act” at East Bank Theatre Bossier City. 318-741-8310. 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

FEB. 12-15 AND 20-22: “A SOLDIERS' PLAY”: The Shreveport Little Theatre announces a searing mystery set in a segregated Louisiana Army camp during World War II. Tickets at www.shreveportlittletheatre.com or call 318-242-4439. 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport.

SEPCIAL EVENTS

Tobacco House presents Ladies Night with John Bell Jan. 28.