I ART/EXHIBITS

JANUARY 23 THROUGH MARCH 6: artspace. Meet the Artists, J.K. Lawson, “Beside This River,” and Dustin Greer, “Journey To The Heart,” at the exhibition opening, Saturday, Jan. 23 from 12 noon - 6 p.m. Light refreshments and Parish Taceaux specials. For more information, call 318-673-6535 or go to www.artspaceshreveport.com.

THROUGH JANUARY 30: 2020-2021 Bossier Parish Student Art Show, “History Has Its Eyes On You." Bossier Arts Council East Bank and Emerging Galleries. For more information, contact Michael Byrnes at Michael@bossierarts. org or call, 318-741-8310.

FEBRUARY 1 THROUGH MARCH 31: BOSSIER ARTS COUNCIL. East Bank Gallery will host the artworks of Cathy Cobb. Cathy, a Shreveport used acrylic painter and muralist, has been featured at R. W. Norton, Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, ArtSpace, as well as many other local galleries. As an artist with a disability, her work has been featured for two consecutive years in the internationally juried Art Ability exhibition in Bryn Mawr, Pa., and she was selected by the Community Foundation of NWLA as the 2019 G. Scott Griffin Award. The opening reception will be held on Friday, Feb. 5, from 6-8 p.m. at 630 Barksdale Boulevard, Bossier City. For more information, please call 318- 741-8310 or visit www.bossierarts.org.

| BARS/NIGHTLIFE

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

CHIANTI: Dorsey Summerfield Jr., 7-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday in the Green Room. 6535 Line Ave., Shreveport. 868-8866.

CLARION INN: Winston Hall and Chris Allen, The Three Dons, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Fridays. 4000 Industrial Drive, Bossier City. Call 747-0711.

FLYING HEART BREWING & PUB: Live music is from 7-9:30 p.m. every Thursday night. 700 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 584-7039.

FRANK'S PIZZA: Live music Jan. 14, Hali Brown, 6-9 p.m.; Jan. 21, Jesse Rawlinson, 6-9 p.m.; Jan. 28, Aiden Fitzgerald, 6-9 p.m.: Feb. 4, T. D. McMurry, 6-9 p.m.; Feb. 11, Hali Brown, 6-9 p.m. For details 318-560-3278. Ask for Jeremy Shows.

GREAT RAFT BREWING: 1251 Dalzell, Shreveport. Call 734-9881.

RED RIVER BREWPUB: Live music. Jan. 29, Joanitones from 6-9 p.m. 1200 Marshall St., Shreveport. 318- 317-4110.

SUPERIOR'S STEAKHOUSE: Live piano music every weekend. The Stilettos, 6-10 p.m. first Friday of every month; every other Friday, Toni Mundy Evans Duo, 6-10 p.m.; first Saturday of the month, Skylar Smith. Every other Saturday, Daniel Ley Duo. 855 Pierremont Road, No. 120, Shreveport. 219-4123.

TWISTED ROOT: Monday Night is Trivia Night from 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays live music on the patio from 6-9 p.m., Buddy Flett. 868-6410. 8690 Line Ave., Shreveport.

| THEATRE

JANUARY 22, 23, & 24: SHREVEPORT LITTLE THEATRE - A filmed, live production to view online. "Bob: A Life In Five Acts," by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb. An epic, comedic journey of self-invention. Cost $15. Go to: www.ShowTix4U. com.

| SPECIAL EVENTS

MASTER GARDENER CLASS: The LSU AgCenter is accepting applications for the next Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners Class, scheduled for January through March. Membership is open to all adults in Northwest Louisiana. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday for 10 weeks, starting Jan. 21. Class is limited. Contact Mark Wilson at 318-698-0010 or download a form from https://nwlamg. weebly.com/forms.html.

APRIL 14: VIVA LAS VEGAS! The 68th Annual Loyola Style Show (postponed from fall) will be presented April 14, 2021. This is the biggest fundraiser for the seniors at Loyola College Prep. Event chairmen are Aimee Ballard, Joanna Kelly and Laura Gooszen, who will coordinate the 92 seniors modeling in the show, the food and decor, and partnerships with Shreveport stores. Food by Shaver's Crawfish and Catering. Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, La. Doors open at 10:30 a.m.with show starting at 11. Tickets are $45 at lcpstyleshow2020.eventbrite.com or $50 at the door. COVID mandate will apply at the time of the event.

FEBRUARY 13: EAST BANK MARDI GRAS MARKET. The Bossier Arts Council and East Bank District will host a Mardi Gras for artisans. We will also be featuring the second East Bank Golf Car Parade, where cash prizes will be available. For rules or further information, call 318-741-8310. Vendors may apply by emailing bossierarts@bossierarts.org. 4-9 p.m.

| CASINOS

SAM'S TOWN HOTEL AND CASINO SHREVEPORT: 315 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. 811-429-0711. www.samstown.com. Includes four restaurants, luxurious signature spa – spa blu – a 1,500-seat Convention Center, spacious hotel tower and outdoor pool. The property has a 30,000-square-foot casino with 28 table games including blackjack-21, roulette, baccarat, craps and more than 1,100 video poker and slot machines. Additionally, Sam’s Town Shreveport includes the Shreveport Trading Company Gift Shop and Sam’s Town Live, an intimate venue featuring local and national musicians. New Member Sign-Up Bonus. Through March 31, get a new Ruby B Connected card at the Cashiers' Cage and receive up to $30 B Rewards. Available to anyone who has not had a B Connected card previously. Boyd Gaming has brought back the iconic Stardust brand in a social casino app (available for download at the Apple App Store or Android Google Play Store). Book a hotel room or suite and enjoy our award-winning rooms, refreshing pool and fitness center, and relish in delicious meals at Smokey Joe’s or William B’s Steakhouse. More information on Sam’s Town Casino Shreveport can be found at www.samstownshreveport.com, on Facebook (www.facebook.com/SAMSTOWN), and Twitter (@ stshreveport). Sam’s Town Casino Shreveport is a property of Boyd Gaming.

HORSESHOE BOSSIER CITY HOTEL AND CASINO: 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City. 742-0711. Must be 21 years or older to participate. Caesars Rewards members should swipe their cards at Promotions Kiosks for promotions. See Caesars Rewards for details. Mystery Reward Credit Multiplier on Monday and Tuesday. Swipe card for a chance to win up to a 100X Multiplier or a 3X Multiplier for video poker. Asian 3K Drawing on Mondays: Swipe Rewards card to activate your entry into the drawing between 7 and 11:45 p.m. in the Mini Baccarat area. Drawings happen every half-hour starting at 8 p.m. closing at 12 a.m. One winner will be announced to receive promotional chips or Free Slot Play. Play More, Get More: On Wednesday, the more you play, the more you can earn in free play. Earn 100 tier credits each promotional day to participate. May only redeem once per promotional day once finished playing. 1:1 Reward Credits to Free Slot Play: Every Thursday, Rewards members can swipe their card at the Promotions Kiosk and exchange Reward Credits for Free Slot Play at a 1:1 ratio.

HARRAH'S LOUISIANA DOWNS: 8000 E. Texas St., Bossier City. 742-5555. Must be 21 years or older to participate. Caesars Rewards members should swipe their cards at Promotions Kiosks for promotions. See Caesars Rewards for details. Mystery Reward Credit Multiplier on Tuesday. Swipe card for a chance to win up to a 100X Multiplier. 1:1 Reward Credits to Free Slot Play every Wednesday, $1,000 Free Slot Play Cap. Feast on Free Slot Play drawings every Friday and Saturday with a chance to win up to $600 in Free Slot Play. Activation is from 3 p.m. until 9:45 p.m. One free entry upon activation; additional entries are earned based on Tier. Starting at 4 p.m., winners will be announced every hour until 10 p.m. From 4 - 9 p.m., four winners will receive $100 in Free Slot Play. At 10 p.m., one winner will receive $600 in Free Slot Play. Fuddruckers Special: Earn 100 on Friday and Saturday. Caesars Rewards members who earn 100 Tier Credits can receive a complimentary meal voucher for a burger, fries and a drink at Fuddruckers (max value $20) and valid for seven days.