| ART/EXHIBITS

NOV. 18 - JAN. 8: “RECYCLED SCULPTURES” BY JOHN NORWOOD, This New York City artists will show his work for the first time at the Rainforest Art Foundation in Louisiana. The exhibit opens, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18 with a Museum Member dinner at 7 p.m. at the Rainforest Foundation, located at 710 Travis Street, Shreveport. Admission is free with a suggested $10 donation. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served. The opening will also feature the 2014-15 Kids Can exhibit “Oceans of Adaptation” featuring the recycled bottle fish created by children and volunteers in the community at various events throughout the year.

THROUGH NOV. 28: ART BY SARAH JOY LEWIS, The Bossier Arts Council is excited to present the artworks of Sarah Joy Lewis in the Emerging Artists Gallery. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

THROUGH NOV. 28: SHREVEPORT PASTEL SOCIETY, The Bossier Arts Council’s East Bank Gallery welcomes the artists of the Shreveport Pastel Society. Go to www.bossierarts.org. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

THROUGH NOV. 29: EYEWITNESS TO HISTORY: THE CIVIL WAR, Visit the R W. Norton Art Gallery rare and antiquarian collection for books that tell first hand accounts of the Civil War.

THROUGH NOV. 29: KENT ULLBERG: “A RETROSPECTIVE,” The show displays 50 of Kent Ullberg’s works from his more than 250 smaller pieces along with five large scale photographs of some of his monument at R W. Norton Art Gallery.

THROUGH NOV. 30: JULIE CREWS EXHIBIT, Oil paintings from artist Julie Crews are on display on the Gallery Wall at Agora Borealis. Julie Crews is an oil painter who’s work gives the viewer an intimate glimpse into her personal life, exposing the delicacy of monotony and repetition regarding domestic life.

DEC. 12: HEART THE ART BIZARRE STREET PARTY, The Bossier Arts Council and Flying Heart Brewery present this fun event to include live music, food trucks, art vendors, activities, and an outdoor movie from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Barksdale Blvd. in front of BAC and Flying Heart Brewery.

DEC. 18: “COSMIC COWGIRLS” FASHION SHOW, Ann Chandler of “Ann Collections” created this show that will feature her designs and a brand new Marlene Tseng Yu inspired dresses and selection from the Cioa Bella Boutique. Seating will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. at Marlene Yu Museum and Rainforest Art Foundation, located at 710 Travis St., Shreveport. Tickets are $10 and available now. Come dressed in your best Western attire. For tickets or more information, call 717-9111.

THROUGH-DEC. 19: “FROM FLOWERS TO FORM: ART INSPIRED BY MATHEMATICS,” by Harriet Stone Evans illuminates the mathematical elements in art. Experience the power of geometry and algebra as art forms through the interactive artworks. The artspace interactive exhibition has been presented at the Museum of Science in Boston and the Louisiana Children’s Museum in New Orleans.Tours will be led by Evans and professional leading area artists from Nov. 9-Dec. 17.

THROUGH JAN. 31: BAUHAUS INSPIRED DESIGN EXHIBIT, The Meadows Museum of Art at Centenary College will host “Supposed to Be the New World: Bauhaus Books, Bauhaus People, Bauhaus Culture in America 1925–1955.”

THROUGH JAN. 31: “SKETCHES FROM THE TRENCHES: JEAN DESPUJOLS IN WORLD WAR I,” The Meadows Museum’s new exhibition offers exclusive insight to a French soldier’s experience. On loan from the Despujols family, these drawings have never before been displayed. The exhibition features loans from the National World War I Museum and Memorial, and the 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

2 JOHNS STEAK & SEAFOOD: 2151 Airline Drive, 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. BEARS ON FAIRFIELD: 1401 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport 272- 1643. Tickets available at Ticketweb.com. 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 Drive, Shreveport. 754- 4231. Shows start at 9 p.m. THE OFFICE:1303 Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy., Shreveport. 216-3346. Happy hour every day 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. Gates open at 7 p.m. unless stated otherwise. 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. Call 752-3633. TIKI BAR: 639 E. Kings Hwy., Shreveport. 868-6355. TREJOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 5795 N. Market, Shreveport. 929-0299. Wayne’s FM Karaoke, 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays.

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. FLYING HEART BREWING: located at 700 Barksdale Blvd. in Bossier City and housed in a historic building that was once home to Bossier City’s Fire House No. 6. The tasting room is open each Friday and Saturday from 4 to 9 p.m., and tours are available at 3:30 p.m. Tours cost $5 and include a pint at the end of the tour. Guests must be 21 or older. GREAT RAFT BREWING: located at 1251 Dalzell, Shreveport. Open every Thursday and Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday From noon to 9 p.m. Free tours are available at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. 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. LEE’S: 639 E. Kings Hwy., Shreveport. 861-2151. Acts are 8 p.m. to midnight weekdays, 9 p.m. Fridays and 9:30 p.m. Saturdays. Jerry Beach Blues Jam every Monday night. Funhouse, Nov. 13; Kandu, Nov. 14, 21, 27; Get Lucky, Nov. 6; Rex Goliath, Nov. 20. MUDDY WATERS SPORTS BAR: 5000 Benton Road, Bossier City. 741-7635. NICKY’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT:1400 Airline Drive, Bossier City. 6:30 to 10 p.m., Thursdays, Wayne’s FM Karaoke. 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 midnight. Christian Simeon, 8 to 10 p.m., Nov. 11; Ziffel Brothers with Sister Collie, 9 to 11 p.m., Nov. 13; Dragstrip Phantoms, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., Nov. 14; Mike Westbrook, 8 to 10 p.m., Nov. 17; Pam Harrington, 8 to 10 p.m., Nov. 18; Marty Christian, 9 to 11 p.m., Nov. 20; Pocket Change, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., Nov. 21; Amelia Blake Garner, 8 to 10 p.m., Nov. 24; Brian Zimmerman, 8 to 10 p.m., Nov 25; Bryan Cathy 9 to 11 p.m., Nov. 27; Easy Money, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., Nov. 28. 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.; Mark Stuart, Nov. 22; Wild Ponies, Jan. 17; Dayna Kurtz, March 19; Rebecca Loebe, May 1. Go to shreveporthouseconcerts.org/. STRANGE BREW: 235 Wall St., Shreveport. SUPERIOR GRILL: 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869- 3243. Live music. WHAT’S ON TAP: 1207 Shreveport- Barksdale Hwy., Shreveport 869-2422. Happy Hour daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Showing college football on 15 different TVs and 33 beers on tap. WHAT’S ON TAP II: 2369 Airline Drive Bossier City. 747-5505 Happy Hour daily 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Serving food and showing college football on 18 different TVs and 23 beers on tap.

| MUSIC/COMEDY

NOV. 21: SSO RISING STARS: MENDELSSOHN VIOLIN CONCERTO, Welcome 22-year-old William Hagen (third prize winner of the 2015 Queen Elisabeth International Music Competition-the highest-ranking American since 1980) to the stage for the sublime violin concerto by Mendelssohn. The concert opens with a unique work by Haydn featuring SSO principal musicians and includes Beethoven’s sunny Symphony No. 8. The concerts begins at 7:30 p.m. at RiverView Theater with Michael Butterman as the conductor. Free Concert Conversation starts at 6:40 p.m. Free shuttle service starts at 6:30 p.m. Shuttle picks up at Regions Bank parking garage at the corner of Milam and Market streets. To purchase tickets, go towww. shreveportsymphony.com. EVERY SUNDAY THROUGH NOV. 22: WERNICK METHOD BLUEGRASS JAM WORKSHOP, Singer/ songwriter Amelia Blake will teach a six-week “slow jam” bluegrass workshop, using the Wernick Method. Pete Wernick, of the renowned band HotRize, is known as “Dr. Banjo” in bluegrass circles. Believing that anyone can learn to play and sing, he pioneered a method of teaching new musicians and “closet pickers” to jam. All bluegrass instruments, all skill levels are welcome. Ability to play just a few chords is all that’s required. The workshop will be 2:30 to 6 p.m. and the workshop will be held at 516 Texas Street in downtown Shreveport. Go to bgjam.com, or email Ameliaamelia@ameliablake.com. DEC. 1: THE GUITAR EVENT OF THE YEAR-JOE BONAMASSA, Tickets range from $69 to $99 and doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m. at the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium Box Office 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 841-4196, any Ticketmaster location, or online at ticketmastencom. FEB. 10: DEF LEPPARD, Def Leppard’s influential career indudes numerous hit singles and ground-breaking multi-

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platinum albums-including two of the best-selling albums of all time. Their new tour will stop at the CenturyLink Center in Bossier and will capture the group’s legendary tracks, bringing together classic Leppard hits. Go to www.defleppard.com.

| Special eventS

nOv. 12: lOUiSiana BOaRDWalK OUtletS annUal tRee liGHtinG ceReMOnY, Enjoy performances from area schools, an appearance by Santa Claus and the lighting of the tree by Bossier City Mayor Lorenz “Lo” Walker from 6 to 7 p.m. nOv. 13: lUnG canceR event, Community members impacted by the lung cancer are invited to attend “Shine a Light on Lung Cancer” starting at 12 p.m. in the Tiger Room on the 4th Floor of FWCC, located at 1405 Kings Hwy. The event is free, and lunch will be provided. Shine a Light on Lung Cancer is presented by the Lung Cancer Alliance in partnership with LSU Health Shreveport’s Feist-Weiller Cancer Center. RSVP by contacting Anne Higdon at 813-1423 or ahigdo@lsuhsc.edu. nOv. 14: BaSS pRO SHOpS Santa paRaDe, Watch Santa Claus proudly parade through Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets beginning at Courtyard Marriott to Bass Pro Shops at 4:30 p.m. Once inside the store Santa Claus will magically light up his wonderland as school groups perform. nOv. 14 aRK-la-teX GenealOGical aSSOciatiOn MOntHlY MeetinG, This month’s featured speaker is John Agan, historian and author. The meeting is from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Randle T. Moore Center, 3101 Fairfield Ave. (corner of Fairfield Ave and Kings Hwy), Shreveport. His presentation will be “Stories Behind the Stones” (History of the Minden Cemetery and stories about some of those buried there). Genealogist Phil Adderley will also present “Probing into Probate Records (First of two-part series).” This program is free and open to the public. Call 746-1851 or email johnson 747@ suddenlink.net. eveRY SatURDaY tHROUGH nOv. 21: SHRevepORt FaRMeRS MaRKet, The fall farmers market is back from 8 a.m. to noon under the East

Pavilion in Festival Plaza. There will be a large selection of locallygrown fruits and vegetables, locally-raised meats, gourmet, baked and canned goods. Market Cafe will also be available with live music. Go to www.shreveportfarmersmarket.com. nOv. 21: HiGH lOW FaSt FlOW tHiRD annUal caR SHOW, In addition to showing vehicles participants will enjoy food by local vendors, listen to a live dj, and play low car limbo with a chance to get goody bags and win door prizes. The show is from 4 to 8 p.m. with registration opening at 2 p.m. at the Heart of Bossier Shopping Center in Bossier City. Admission is free to spectators and $20 to show. All proceeds will benefit the Renzi Education and Art Center. Go to www.facebook.com/ highlowfastandslow or call 470-7581. nOv. 22: GencOM GenealOGical cOMpUteR SOcietY MeetinG, If you are new to family tree maker or have been using it for many years, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Broadmoor Branch Library, 1212 Captain Shreve Drive, Shreveport for the presentation on “Getting the Most Out of Family Tree Maker.” The presentation will teach the basics of how to easily build your family tree and preserve your family legacy with Family Tree Maker, the No. 1 selling family history software. The meeting is free and open to the public. Call 773-7406 oremailjgjones09@gmail.com. nOv. 23-25: SYFY tHanKSGivinG caMpS, School’s out, Sci-Port’s in! Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center hosts this three-day camp during Thanksgiving break to include SyFy Thanksgiving, SyFy Gadgets, and SyFy Science. Classes are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for children kindergarten through10th grade. Price per day is $55 for members and $65 for non-members. Each camp includes breakfast, lunch, morning and afternoon snack. Pre-registration is required by calling 424-8660 or go to www. sciport.org. nOv. 27 - Dec. 31: niGHtlY SnOW Fall at lOUiSiana BOaRDWalK OUtletS, Watch the snow fall at Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets in front of Copelands Cheesecake Bistro nightly at 6:30 p.m. nOv. 27 - Dec. 20: cHRiStMaS in ROSelanD FeStival, featuring thousands of twinkling lights, dozens of lighted displays, giant Christmas Cards to the Community, nightly entertainment, photos with Santa, rides on the Roseland Express train and tons of fun for the whole family! The festival runs Friday - Sundays only with encore dates Dec. 21-23. Gates are open from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. with the last care admitted at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per carload or $5 per person with ages 2 and younger free. Go to www.rose.org for more information on busses, group rates, Roseland Express Train and more! nOv. 28: ROcKetS OveR tHe ReD, A highlyanticipated holiday festival featuring live music, arts and crafts, kids’ activities, fireworks and more at the Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets from 2 to 6 p.m.; fireworks begin at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2: c.c. lOcKWOOD BOOK SiGninG, Louisiana photographer C.C. Lockwood will present images from his book “Louisiana Wild: The Protected and Restored Lands of The Nature Conservancy,” accompanied by music and stories. Books will be available for purchase and signing following the presentation from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Marlene Yu Museum, located at 710 Travis Street, Shreveport. The event is free and open to the public. Dec. 4-6: 65tH WiDeMan inteRnatiOnal pianO cOMpetitiOn, Forty of the world’s best young pianists will converge on Shreveport for a once in a lifetime chance at the gold medal in the 65th Wideman International Piano Competition held at Hurley School of Music, Centenary College.Free 15 minute performances during the preliminaries on Friday and Saturday with finalists on Sunday. Tickets are $10 at the door. Visit www.widemanpiano.com for more information. Dec. 5: RicKeY SMileY, American standup comedian, television host, actor, and radio personality will hit the stage at the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. Tickets are available at CenturyLink Center Box Office or www. ticketmaster.com. Dec. 5: BReaKFaSt WitH Santa anD MRS. claUS, ’Tis the season to be jolly! Kick off the holidays with Sci- Port’s yearly tradition that brings families and friends together for food, fun, science and Santa! Breakfast is from 8 to 10 a.m. Sci-Port member tickets are $15 children, $18 adults; non-member tickets are $18 children, $20 adults. Price is all inclusive: Food, activities, IMAX movie and photo that will be sent by email. For more information, go to www.sciport.org. Dec. 12: laS veGaS niGHt 2015, Spin, roll, or draw! This fundraiser for the Betty and Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center, hosted by Wine Country Bistro and Bottle Shop will begin at 7 p.m, and offers live and silent auctions, open bar, and buffet. Tickets are $250 and include $500 in chips for playing blackjack, roulette and craps. Go to www.deafactioncenter.org to purchase tickets. Dec. 21-23, 28-31: Santa Science caMpS, Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center hosts science camps during Christmas break. Classes are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for children K through 10th grades. Price per day is $55 for members and $65 for nonmembers. Each camp includes breakfast, lunch, morning and afternoon snack. Pre-registration is required by calling 424-8660 or visiting www.sciport.org. Dec. 30: DancinG WitH tHe StaRS: live! “Dance all niGHt tOUR,” Fans of Dancing withthe Stars, ABC’s leading entertainment show, produced by BBC Worldwide Productions, will be given the opportunity to see their favorite stars dance live in Shreveport-Bossier City. The Dance All Night Tour is bringing a one-of-a-kind touring production to the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now at www. ticketmaster.com. Dec. 31: neW YeaR’S at nOOn: Is staying up until midnight pushing the limits for you? Celebrate New Year’s at Noon at Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center! Watch the Sci-Port Ball Drop along with a thousand balloons, noisemakers, and streamers from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Be sure to stop by our fireworks demonstrations to learn the science behind pyrotechnics. Free with center admission. SecOnD tUeSDaY OF tHe MOntH: inventORS clUB, Do you have an idea or an invention? Join the Shreveport Bossier Inventors Association at CoHab. Call 349-3857 or email sbia_ideal@ yahoo.com.

| tHeateR/peRFORMance

nOv. 12-14: “tORUK - tHe FiRSt FliGHt,” This new Cirque du Soleil touring show, inspired by James Cameron’s movie “Avatar,” is coming to the CenturyLink Center in Bossier City. Tickets are on sale now, and can be purchasedatwww. cirquedusoleil.com/ toruk. nOv. 13-15: “tO Kill a MOcKinGBiRD,” The Academy of Children’s Theatre will present the next installment of the Children’s Literature Series, “To Kill A Mockingbird” at the Emmett Hook Center. The beloved Southern classic is set in a small Alabama town in the 1930s, the story focuses on scrupulously honest, highly respected lawyer Atticus Finch. Performances will be 7 p.m. Nov. 13 and 14 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 14 and 15. This is a limited engagement of four performances so reservations are essential. The production is being directed by Cynthia Hawkins Whitaker. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by calling 212-2822 or ACTtickets.info. nOv. 14: StaiRcaSe tO StaRDOM actinG SeMinaR, Mahogany Ensemble Theatre hosts this four-hour intense seminar presented by industry experts. Attendees will receive information on the business of acting including – training, talent representation, auditions, parents as managers, submissions, scams and resources. Adult actors, parents/guardians of children and teen actors, and anyone interested in seeking a career in the television and film industry are invited to attend. The seminar is from 5 to 9 p.m. at Central ARTSTATION, located at 801 Crockett St. The cost is $125 and to register, go to www.staircasetostardom.com. nOv. 26-29, Dec. 3-5: “a cHRiStMaS StORY tHe MUSical,” Based on the classic 1983 holiday movie, “A Christmas Story,” The Musical, follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker, a daydreamer from Indiana who spends his days counting down to the most exciting day in any kid’s life: Christmas.Tickets go on sale Nov. 9 by calling 218-9978. All performances are at Emmett Hook Center, 550 Common St. Go towww.stagecenterla.com. Dec. 12,13: “tHe nUtcRacKeR anD SUGaR plUM FaiRY tea,” Don’t miss the must-see performance of the holiday season as Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet and the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra bring The Nutcracker to life at Shreveport’s Riverview Theater. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. The Sugar Plum Fairy Tea is Dec. 13 at 1:30 p.m. and includes a character meet and greet and photo. Tickets for the show and the Sugar Plum Fairy Tea are on sale now. Performance tickets range frm $15 through $40. Tickets for the tea are $15 or $100 for a reserved table for 8. Tickets can be purchased online at www.shreveportmetorballet.orgor by calling SMB at 221-8500. FeB. 5: “H.M.S. pinaFORe” OpeRa DinneR, Join the Shreveport Opera for an evening of fine wine, exquisite cuisine and thrilling opera! Enjoy great music as you meet the principal artists for upcoming productions. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. at The Shreveport Club, 410 Travis Street. Tickets are $80 and can be purchased online at www.shreveportopera.org or by calling 227-9503. MaRcH 2: BlUe Man GROUp, Experience the awardwinning show that combines music, technology and comedy that is entertaining, innovative and energetic at the Historic Municipal Auditorium. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $69-$99 and can be purchased at the CenturyLink Center Box Office by calling 747-2501 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. apRil 7: DeaD Man WalKinG, Join the Shreveport Opera for an evening of fine wine, exquisite cuisine and thrilling opera! Enjoy great music as you meet the principal artists for upcoming productions. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. at The Shreveport Club, 410 Travis Street. Tickets are $80 and can be purchased online at www. shreveportopera.org or by calling 227-9503.