| ART/EXHIBITS

APRIL 30-JUNE 6: “UNCERTAINTY IN THE I’MPOSSIBLE ART & FEAR” BY WHITNEY NEWSON, Open reception 5:30 to 8 p.m. April 30. artspace.

THROUGH APRIL 30: JULIE CREWS AT 1800 PRIME STEAKHOUSE, at Boomtown Casino. Visit www. bossierarts.org or call 741-8310.

MAY 2-30: “INTENTIONAL THOUGHTS” BY CINDY HOLMES, gallery hours are 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Call 424-6764. 214 Texas St.. Shreveport.

MAY 2: ”FLYING THE NEST,” Mother’s Day and graduation trunk show. A collection of original designs just in time for both Mother’s Day and graduation. 10 a.m. The Agora Borealis, 421 Lake St.

THROUGH MAY 2: “THE DREAM SERIES,” by Marlene Tseng Yu. Noon to 4 p.m. at the Meadows Museum of Art. 2911 Centenary Blvd. Shreveport.

THROUGH MAY 11: LOUISIANA RIVER ARTS 2015 COLLEGE ART CONTEST, All Louisiana colleges were invited to compete with their peers from across the state for a chance at $10,000 in prize money. This exhibition showcases the 25 finalists from the contest. With colleges from Centenary and LSU Shreveport to McNeese and University of New Orleans represented, the talent and creativity that is thriving in our state is a sight to behold. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, Shreveport.

MAY 19-JULY 26: MASTERWORKS FROM THE INTERNATIONAL GUILD OF REALISM, intended to recognize achievement in realism and resulting in a traveling museum exhibition. R.W. Norton Art Gallery.

FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH: SHREVEPORT WRITERS CLUB, Writers from all stages of life in all genres and styles of writing meet to share their thoughts in written form with other people who love words; guests welcome. Free. 10 a.m. to noon. Bossier Arts Council Annex, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

| BARS/NIGHTLIFE

2JOHNS STEAK & SEAFOOD: 2151 Airline Dr., Bossier City. 841-5646. 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Drew Ley, Tuesdays and Fridays; Winston Hall, Wednesdays; Winston Hall & Chris Allen “Jazz Night,” Thursdays.

BABY HUEY’S ON THE BAYOU: 1709 Sligo Road, Bossier City. 752-9465. You Can Be a Star Karaoke, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays.

BEAR’S ON FAIRFIELD: 1401 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. 272-1643. Tickets available at Ticketweb.com. Dave Shaw of The Revivalists, May 9; Nappy Roots, May 28; Glen David Andrews Band, May 29; Givers, July 4.

CHICAGO/THE HOOKAH ROOM: 118 Texas St., Shreveport. 221-0490. Acts are 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. unless otherwise stated. Loco Lounge featuring the best selection of electronic dance music artists in town, Fridays; Floyd Grigsby and the 5GK Band, Saturdays.

COVE ON CROSS LAKE: 1612 Dilg League Drive (off Lakeshore), Shreveport. 635-0262. 11:30 a.m. to close Monday through Saturday.

EL PORTRILLO MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 6614 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Wayne’s FM Karaoke, 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays.

FROG’S BREATH SALOON: 1984 Airline Drive, Bossier City. You Can Be a Star Karaoke, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday.

H&H LOUNGE: 717 Hope St., Shreveport. 424-9297. Good Vibes Night every Wednesday. Drum Circle, 6 to 9 p.m.; VJ-DJ music, 9 p.m. to midnight.

HANGAR 21: 616 Commerce St. Shreveport. 221-0064. Shows start at 10 p.m. unless otherwise stated. Darling Down with Autumn Stay, 10 p.m. May 1; HellBent & Degradations, May 2; Zync & Staronic, 10 p.m. May 8; The Hollow Decks, 10 p.m. May 9; Wendy’s B-Day Bash with DIK, May 16; The Ian Quiet Band & Madaline with Channel 8, 10 p.m. June 12; Element A440 Tour Stop, June 16.

LEE’S: 639 E. Kings Highway, Shreveport. 861-2151. Acts are 8 p.m. to midnight weekdays, 9 p.m. Fridays and 9:30 p.m. Saturdays. Funhouse May 1, 22; Jerry Beach Blues Jam, May 4,11, 18, 25; Kandu May 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 23, 29.

MUDDY WATERS SPORTS BAR: 5000 Benton Road, Bossier City. 741-7635.

NOBLE SAVAGE: 417 Texas St., Shreveport. 221-1781. Open 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dirty Redd’s Jam Session featuring area artists playing all around good music every Thursday from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

RISTORANTE GIUSEPPE: 4800 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869- 4548. Jazziana, 7 p.m. every Friday and Saturday.

SHREVEPORT HOUSE CONCERT SERIES: 1508 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. 670-3567. Shows begin at 7 p.m. Birds of Chicago, May 10; Harpeth Rising, June 7; Kevin & Dustin Welch, July 12; Eric Taylor, July 26; Raina Rose, Sept. 13.

SUPERIOR GRILL: 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-3243. Live music on the patio 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

SUPERIOR’S STEAKHOUSE: 855 Pierremont Road No. 120, Shreveport. 219-4123. 6 to 10 p.m. Kenny Bill Stinson on Wednesdays and Fridays; Haley Brooke on Thursdays; Nathaniel Hooten on Saturdays.

THE BRASS MONKEY: 3104 Youree Dr, Shreveport. 754- 4231. Shows start at 9 p.m. Dylan LeBlanc and Caleb Elliot April 30, May 28, June 4; Chris Knight with Cody Cooke May 5; Ben Abshire May 7; Irene and the Sleepers, May 8; The Waterboys, May 9; Dauzat St. Marie May 14; Trey Houser May 21.

THE OFFICE: 1303 Shreveport Barksdale Hwy., Shreveport. 216-3346. Happy hour everyday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Featuring $2 domestics, $2.50 imports and $6 Patron and Jameson.

THE STAGE AT SILVER STAR: Live entertainment. Schedule: Gates open at 7 p.m. unless stated otherwise. 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. Call 752-3633. Chase Bryant, May 15; Cowboy Mouth, May 30; Dustin Lynch, July 10; Neal McCoy, Aug. 20.

TIKI BAR: 639 E. Kings Hwy., Shreveport. 868-6355. Suite Harmony, 6:30 p.m. April 29; Hellbilly Homicide, 9p.m. April 30.

TREJOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 5795 N. Market, Shreveport. 929-0299. Wayne’s FM Karaoke, 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays.

| MUSIC/COMEDY

APRIL 30: FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, tickets are $37.50 in advance and $40 day of show. Doors at 7:30 p.m. show at 8:30 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, downtown Shreveport. Purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000.

MAY 1: FLYLEAF, The Revolver Magazine Tour featuring bands from The Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock. Riverside Warehouse. 630 Commerce St. Tickets and VIP tickets are available now: hottestchickstour.com.

MAY 3: PRIMUS AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, tickets are $57, $46 and $41.50. 7:30 p.m. at The Strand Theatre, downtown Shreveport. Visit www.thestrandtheatre. com or call 226-8555.

MAY 14: DR. JOHN & THE NITE TRIPPERS, tickets are $60, $50 and $40. 8 p.m. at The Strand Theatre, Downtown Shreveport. Visit www.thestrandtheatre.com or call 226-8555.

MAY 20: TAYLOR SWIFT, Sold out. 7:30 p.m. CenturyLink Center, Bossier City. 747-2501.

MAY 23: CITY WIDE GRADUATION PARTY – KEVIN GATES IN CONCERT, $102 first 10 rows of floor, $87 floor, $67 orchestra and $57 lower and upper balcony. Doors at 7 p.m. show at 8 p.m. at Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium.

MAY 30: WORLDSTARHIPHOP WORLDSTARS OF COMEDY, featuring Keisha Hunt, James Davis, Jay Phillips & Billy Sorrells. $30 general admission and $45 meet and greet. Doors at 7 p.m. show at 8 p.m. at Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium.

JULY 9: THE EAGLES, $45-$179. 8 p.m. at the CenturyLink Center, Bossier City. 747-2501. For tickets, visit www.livenation.com.

| SPECIAL EVENTS

APRIL 30: MINORITY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY AWARDS, 6 p.m. cocktails and 6:30 p.m. dinner at the Wyndham Garden Shreveport, 1419 E. 70th St. Pre-registration is required (deadline April 27). Tickets are $50, none sold at the door. Register by email bdc@shreveportchamber.org or call 677-2500.

APRIL 30: GIRLS NIGHT OUT, Champagne bar and bingo with great prizes and a silent auction and light hor d’oeuvres. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Southern Trace Country Club. Proceeds support SMB’s arts, outreach and scholarship programs. Tickets $30. www.shreveportmetroballet.org or 221-8500.

APRIL 30: STATE OF BOSSIER ADDRESS, Both city and parish leaders will use this opportunity to highlight progress and present an “annual report” to the business community. Attendees will get an in depth look at the population growth, learn more about current and future economic development projects, what’s happening at Barksdale Air Force Base, as well as infrastructure projects such as Arthur Ray Teague Parkway, Interstate 49 and I-69, as well as traffic relief efforts. 11:30 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Bossier City. Tickets available at store.bossierchamber.com/p/100/ state-of-bossier-address.

MAY 1: PRE-MOTHER’S DAY GOSPEL FEST, featuring legendary Gospel recording artist, Bishop Rance Allen with area guest artists: Johnny Shepherd, Don Pope, Ron Lynn & TCS, and Soulfruit. Hosted by Joseph Lindsey and Bruce Johnson. 7 p.m. 520 Olive St. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at the following partner outlets: Monkhouse Seafood, Flynn’s Church Supply, Morning Star Baptist Church, Cat Daddy’s Old School Café, New Elizabeth Baptist Church, Lil J’s Music & More. Call 525-2371.

MAY 2: INAUGURAL SHREVEPORT DERBY DAY, featuring live music by Flow Tribe, food by Rhino Coffee and an open bar by Wine Country Bistro and Bottle Shop. 21 plus. Tickets are $85 and can be purchased online at www. derbydayshreveport. com or in person at Rhino Coffee, John Pickens Clothiers, King Hardware or Knox Goodman Boutique. 2 to 6 p.m. at the lawn of R.W. Norton Art Gallery.

MAY 2: SAMARITAN OPEN SPORTING CLAYS EVENT, 7 a.m. to noon at the Shreveport Gun Club on Meriwether Road. All proceeds from the event will go toward the center’s counseling assistance fund. The range fee is $500 per five-person team or $100 per individual. Contact the Samaritan Counseling Center at 221-6121 for more details.

MAY 2, 3: BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE OPEN HOUSE AND AIR SHOW, featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Free admission and parking. Gate open at 9 a.m. show begins at 11 a.m. Barksdale Air Force Base, Bossier City. www. barksdaleafbairshow.com.

MAY 2: INAUGURAL SHREVEPORT DERBY DAY, featuring live music by Flow Tribe, food by Rhino Coffee and an open bar by Wine Country Bistro and Bottle Shop. 21 plus. Tickets are $85 and can be purchased online at www. derbydayshreveport. com or in person at Rhino Coffee, John Pickens Clothiers, King Hardware or Knox Goodman’s Boutique. 2 to 6 p.m. at the lawn of R.W. Norton Art Gallery.

MAY 2 & 3: LE TOUR DES JARDINS, presented by The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners. This year’s garden tour will take you through nine beautiful private gardens throughout Shreveport. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 2, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. May 3. Advance tickets are $10 and can be purchased at any Citizens National Bank or by calling the Master Gardeners office at 318- 698-0010. Tickets may also be purchased at any garden on the days of the tour for $15.

MAY 6: FLYING HEART LAUNCH PARTY PINT NIGHT, a special pint night to welcome the Bossier brewery. Flying Heart Brewing will be with us as we introduce their flagship beers on draft. 6 p.m. Twisted Root.

MAY 9: NWLA PERFORMING ARTS SHOWCASE AND TALENT COMPETITION, featuring The Demetrius Norman Robotics Booth at 6 p.m. Admission is $5. 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

MAY 9: ROBERT “SUPER-MANN” BLOUNT FIT FOR LIFE – OPTIMUM CLASSIC, Pre-judging 9 a.m. to noon. Admission $27. Finals are at 6 p.m. $37 general admission and $52 VIP Reserved. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium.

MAY 9: HIGHLAND HANDMADE, a Highland centric market sponsored by the Highland Restoration Association. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of Robinson’s Rescue, 2515 Line Ave. Contact highlandhandmadeSHV@gmail.com.

MAY 9: GIRLS ON THE RUN, 5K run featuring music by Muzik Unlimited, Warm-ups by Sleek Physiques, Happy Hair Station by Chemistry Hair Salon, Smoothie samples by Smoothie King, Cool-down by Breathe Yoga and more. 8 a.m. at A.C. Steere Park, Shreveport. Contact Beth Ann Menger at Bethann.menger@ girlsontherun.org or call 202-384-4714. www.GOTRShreveport.org.

MAY 13: MILITARY APPRECIATION BREAKFAST, in honor of our military members in the community. This event will feature insight into various jobs that military members in our local units perform. Local units will be nominated for recognition and the top selected units will receive the Unit of Excellence award. 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Margaritaville Casino.

MAY 15- July 24: SOUTH HIGHLAND SUMMER MARKET, featuring high-quality food from some of the area’s top vendors and food trucks such as Go Greenly, Crawford Farms, Bee Goods and Newton’s Produce, as well as acoustic musical performance by local musicians. A seating area with tables and chairs will be provided for guests to relax and enjoy the evening. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mall St. Vincent.Vendors interested in participating at this year’s event should contact Apex Events, 318-227-9880 or apexeventsllc@gmail.com.

MAY 15-18: GOLF AND TENNIS CLASSIC, Tennis Classic is May 15-17. Golf Classic is May 18. Register at www.shreveportdiabetessports.com/teamRegistrationInfo.php. Funds will go to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. East Ridge Country Club.

MAY 16: FRIERSON “LUV THA” COUNTRY FESTIVAL, a celebration for rural family life. 10 a.m. The Trailerhood at Sumrall Farm.

MAY 16: PICNIC POPS, Free activities for children at 4 p.m. and Shreveport Symphony Concert starts at 6 p.m. Outdoor concert, free and open to the public. Betty Virginia Park.

MAY 21-24: INAUGURAL FALLEN OFFICERS’ INVITATIONAL BASS TOURNAMENT, hosted by the Louisiana State Chapter of C.O.P.S. Registration fees are $200 per two-man team and registration is limited to the first 300 boats. Make all entry fees payable to LA-COPS and mail to: LA-COPS, 6713 SageWind Drive, Shreveport. Red River South Marina in Bossier City. www.la-cops.org or call 561-6914.

MAY 26: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM LUNCHEON, how to recognize and avoid investment scams. Featuring Nancy Boudreaux. 11:30 a.m. $20, includes lunch buffet. Petroleum Club, 416 Travis St.

MAY 30: FLOATILLA, Enjoy by boat or on the shore, live music, fun. On the lake in front of the El Karubah Shrine from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. then boat parade to Melvin’s Marina to continue from 5 to 9 p.m. 6230 South Lakeshore Dr., Shreveport.

JUNE 4-6: THE 2015 NORTH AMERICAN FLYBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP, the Red River in downtown Shreveport. During the three-day event, more than 70 of the world’s best FlyBoarders will compete for $30,000 in cash prizes. FlyBoarding will be at the following times: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 4; 9 a.m.to 8 p.m. June 5; and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 6. FlyBoard inventor Franky Zapata will present a HoverBoard demonstration at 4:30 p.m. June 6. An LED-lit nighttime FlyBoarding demonstration will be presented on Saturday night following the trophy presentation at 7:30 p.m.Visit www.nafbc.com or www.arklatexflyboard.com.

JUNE 11: SHREVEPORT GREEN’S FEAST AT PROVENANCE, Shreveport Green’s annual fundraiser held at Greenleaf Park at Provenance Community. This is a farm to table experience and will be held in conjunction with the June 11 farmers market. 6:30 p.m. Go to www.shreveportgreen.org.

June 27: SLIDE SHREVEPORT, Get your slippery self ready for a full day of slip ’n slide excellence. Sign up for the mailing list for first access to loyalty registration at reduced prices at www.slidethecity.com/events/shreveport/.

AUG. 3-7, 10-17: GSK SCIENCE IN THE SUMMER, The courses will use the GSK Science in the Summer chemistry curriculum. The course is targeted at students entering second through sixth grades and is led by science educators. The national GSK Science in the Summer program will teach students the basics of chemistry through hands-on experiments. Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center. Go to www.scienceinthesummer.com.

SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: PROFESSIONAL CIVIL LAW NOTARIES ASSOCIATION, Learn about the association and various acts and documents a notary can prepare. Free. Sign-in at 6 p.m., meeting at 6:30 p.m. Southern Hills Business Association Conference Center, 9701 Baird Road, Shreveport. Call 797-4396.

EVERY WEDNESDAY: ADULT INLINE HOCKEY, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. $10. All skill levels welcome. The Event Place & Hockey Rink, 1902 Alfred Lane, Bossier City, 71112. www. facebook.com/ Shreveport.Bossier.Hockey.

THURSDAYS MAY 14-JUNE 25, 20: PROVENANCE FARMERS MARKET, There will be fresh produce and meats from farmers all around Louisiana, East Texas and Southern Arkansas, handmade crafts, local art, ready to eat food, and much more. There will be live music at each market. Greenleaf Park. 4 to 7 p.m. and concerts 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 14 Windstorm, May 21 Beaux Atkins, May 28 Hwy Lions, June 4 Haley Brooke, June 11 James Pendley, June 18 Christina Langston Band, June 25 Ukulele Gumbo.

| THEATER/PERFORMANCE

MAY 14-17, 21-23: “CABARET,” Tickets go on sale April 27, kicking off the summer musical season. FLEXTIX, our membership program, is available for the remainder of the 2015 season. The production will be directed and choreographed by Jared Watson, with musical direction by Seth Taylor. $22 adults, $20 seniors and $15 for students. Marjorie Lyons Playhouse at Centenary College.

APRIL 30, MAY 1-3: “THE ROAR OF THE GREASE – THE SMELL OF THE CROWD,” This musical comedy examines the British class structure and the maintenance of the status quo. The two main characters, Sir and Cocky, represent the haves and the have-nots of British society in the 1960s. 8 p.m. April 30-May 2 and 2 p.m. May 3. Tickets $25. Call 424-4439 or go to shreveportlittletheatre.com.

JUNE 6: ALL Y’ALL:“BRUSH WITH FAME,” “Brush with Fame” will feature stories of chance encounters, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and fame – all told, appropriately, in 15-minute intervals. 7 p.m. 812 Margaret Place. Tickets are $10 each and advance ticket purchase is recommended. The program is expected to run two hours and an intermission is scheduled. Tickets available at www.allyallblog.com/tickets/.