Lifetimes

Northern Louisiana
Through May 2. “Michael Graham: Cane River Back Roads.” Old Courthouse Museum, 600 2nd St., Natchitoches (318) 357 2270.
Through Jan. 25. “The Photographs of Andy Warhol.” Meadows Museum of Art, Centenary College, 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport (318) 869-5169.
Through Feb. 15. “The New Reality: The Frontier of Realism in the 21st Century. R. W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport (318) 865-4201.
Through Jan. 18. “John Scott Retrospective.” Masur Museum of Art, Monroe (318) 329-2237.
Through May 24. “Hurricane on the Bayou IMAX.” Sci-Port Discovery Center, 820 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport (318) 424-3466.
Through June 14. “Grand Canyon Adventure IMAX.” Sci-Port Discovery Center, 820 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport (318) 424-3466.
Through Sept. 7. “Animalopolis.”Sci-Port Discovery Center, 820 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport (318) 424-3466.
Jan. 5-29. Ryan McCuthen Art Show. East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City (318) 741-8310.
Jan. 6. Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs vs. Mississippi RiverKings. CenturyTel Center, Bossier City (318) 741-9700.
Jan. 13. Horticulture Lecture Series, “Composting: Nature’s Recycling!” Barnwell Garden & Art Center, 601 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport (318) 673-7703.
Jan. 23-25. Crop 4 the Cure. West Monroe Convention Center, West Monroe (318) 801-0256.
Jan. 30. Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs vs. Rapid City Rush. CenturyTel Center, Bossier City (318) 741-9700.
Jan. 31. Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs vs. Wichita Thunder. CenturyTel Center, Bossier City (318) 741-9700.
Jan. 31. “Broadway Showstoppers.” Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport (318) 226-1481.
Jan. 31. Girl Scout Badge Day. Sci-Port Discovery Center, 820 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport (318) 424-3466.
Feb. 1-March 22. “A Time of Change: Bruce Davidson’s Civil Rights.” Masur Museum of Art, Monroe (318) 329-2237.
Feb. 3, 6. Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs vs. Oklahoma City Blazers. CenturyTel Center, Bossier City (318) 741-9700.
Feb. 4. Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble presents “Dancing Through Barriers.” Brown Auditorium, University of Louisiana Monroe (318) 388-3011.
Feb. 7, 28. Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs vs. Texas Brahmas. CenturyTel Center, Bossier City (318) 741-9700.
Feb. 7. Shreveport Symphony Orchestra: “Awaken the Mind.” Riverview Theater, 600 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport (318) 673-5100.
Feb. 10. Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs vs. Corpus Christi Ice Rays. CenturyTel Center, Bossier City (318) 741-9700.
Feb. 13. Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs vs. Tulsa Oilers. CenturyTel Center, Bossier City (318) 741-9700.
Feb. 13. “Bye Bye Birdie.” Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport (318) 226-1481.
Feb. 14. “Buds & Bloom” presented by Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners. 1202 Homer Road, Minden (318) 371-1371.
Feb. 20-22. Canine Agility Trial. Livestock Pavilion at Monroe Civic Center, Monroe (318) 348-0403.
Feb. 20-March 1. “Murder at the Howard Johnson’s” by Ron Clark and Sam Bobrick. Shreveport Little Theater, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport (318) 424-4439.
Feb. 27. Black Tie Bingo. Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino, 315 Clyde Fant Memorial Pkwy., Shreveport (877) 429-0711.
Feb. 21. Farmerville Jaycees Mardi Gras Parade. Main Street, Farmerville (318) 368-0044.
Feb. 22. “Hairspray.” Jack Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center, Monroe (318) 329-0001.
Feb. 27. Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs vs. Colorado Eagles. CenturyTel Center, Bossier City (318) 741-9700.
Central Louisiana
Through Jan. 30. “As the Wheel Turns: A Ceramics Exhibition.” Orville J. Hanchey Art Gallery at Northwestern State University, Natchitoches (318) 357-6011.
Through Feb. 25 (select dates). Steve Wells and Friends. The Landing Restaurant, Natchitoches (318) 352-1579.
Through Feb. 28. Cane River Memories. Old Courthouse Museum, Natchitoches (318) 357-2270.
Through May 2. Cane River Back Roads Exhibition. Old Courthouse Museum, 600 Second St., Natchitoches (318) 357-2270.
Jan. 13-Feb. 28 (select dates). Conner Burns and Barbara Domingos. Bolton Davis Gallery and Galerie des Amis, River Oaks Square Arts Center, Alexandria (318)
473-2670.
Jan. 15. Mothers of Pre-schoolers Meeting. First Baptist Church, DeRidder (337) 463-5533.
Jan. 20. “Enviroschool for Communities.” Convention Hall at City Hall, Alexandria (866) 896-5337.
Jan. 25. Annual Bridal Extravaganza. Natchitoches Events Center, 750 Second St., Natchitoches (318) 238-7503.
Feb. 1-28. Ninth Annual Quilting Display. Louisiana Country Music Museum, Marthaville (318) 472-6255.
Feb. 13-14. Northwestern State University Dance Company Concert. NSU, Natchitoches (318) 357-4522.
Feb. 19. The Bridges of Long Bridge. Joffrion Home, Long Bridge (318) 985-2791.
Feb. 27. River Oaks Opening Reception. River Oaks Square Art Center, Alexandria (318) 473-2620.
Baton Rouge/
Plantation Country
Through Jan. 4. “Sky Show – Star of Bethlehem.” Louisiana Art & Science Museum, 100 South River Road, Baton Rouge (225) 344-5272, lasm.org.
Through Feb. 28. “Hurricane on the Bayou.” Louisiana Art & Science Museum, Baton Rouge (225) 344-5272.
Through Feb. 28. “Pink Floyd: The Wall.” Louisiana Art & Science Museum, Baton Rouge (225) 344-5272.
Jan 3. Historic Cooking Demonstration. Rosedown Plantation, St. Francisville (225) 635-3110 or (888) 376-1867.
Jan 3. LSU vs. Southeastern Louisiana: Men’s Basketball. LSU Maravich Center, Baton Rouge (225) 578-2184, lsusports.net .
Jan 4. Flint Knapping Demonstration. Rosedown Plantation, St. Francisville (225) 635-3110 or (888) 376-1867.
Jan 9. Lollapalooza. Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, 427 Laurel St., Baton Rouge (225) 344-8558.
Jan 11. LSU vs. Alabama: Women’s Basketball. LSU Maravich Center, Baton Rouge (225) 578-2184, lsusports.net.
Jan 14. LSU vs. South Carolina: Men’s Basketball. LSU Maravich Center, Baton Rouge (225) 578-2184, lsusports.net.    
Jan. 16. “Three Redneck Tenors.” Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge (225) 344-0334.
Jan. 17. Lost Arts: Candlemaking. Rosedown Plantation, St. Francisville (225) 635-3110 or (888) 376-1867.
Jan. 19. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade/March. Mt. Zion First Baptist Church, 356 East Blvd., Baton Rouge (225) 356-9867.
Jan. 20-25. LSU Theatre: “The Four of Us.” LSU Theatre, 249 Hatcher Hall, Baton Rouge (225) 578-4174.
Jan. 20. Broadway in Baton Rouge: “Footloose.” Baton Rouge River Center, 275 South River Road, Baton Rouge (225) 389-4940.
Jan. 20. International Guitar Night. Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge (225) 344-0334.
Jan. 21. LSU vs. Mississippi State: Men’s Basketball. LSU Maravich Center, Baton Rouge (225) 578-2184, lsusports.net.
Jan. 22. LSU vs. Mississippi State: Women’s Basketball. LSU Maravich Center, Baton Rouge (225) 578-2184, lsusports.net.
Jan. 23. “Simply Sinatra.” Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge (225) 344-0334.
Jan. 24. LSU vs. Xavier (Ohio): Men’s Basketball. LSU Maravich Center, Baton Rouge (225) 578-2184, lsusports.net.
Jan. 26-27. Tango Fire. Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge (225) 344-0334.
Jan. 31. 100th Anniversary of LSU Men’s Basketball: LSU vs. Arkansas. LSU Maravich Center, Baton Rouge (225) 578-8001.
Feb. 1. Flint Knapping Demonstration. Rosedown Plantation, St. Francisville (225) 635-3110 or (888) 376-1867.
Feb. 6-7. Camellias in the Country. Rosedown Plantation, St. Francisville (225) 635-3110 or (888) 376-1867.
Feb. 11. LSU vs. McNeese State Softball. LSU Tiger Park, Baton Rouge (225) 578-8001.
Feb. 13-15. Civil War Encampment. Rosedown Plantation, St. Francisville (225) 635-3110 or (888) 376-1867.
Feb. 13. Ballet and Dance Performance. Baton Rouge River Center for the Performing Arts, 275 S. River Road, Baton Rouge (225) 766-8379, batonrougeballet.org.
Feb. 14. Easton Tiger Classic. LSU Tiger Park, Baton Rouge (225) 578-8001.
Feb. 20-22. Easton Purple & Gold Challenge. LSU Tiger Park, Baton Rouge (225) 578-8001.
Feb. 20. Broadway in Baton Rouge: “Hairspray.” Baton Rouge River Center, 275 S. River Road, Baton Rouge (225) 389-4940.
Feb. 21. “African and Caribbean Influence in Southern Antebellum Cooking.” Rosedown Plantation, St. Francisville (225) 635-3110 or (888) 376-1867.
Feb. 21. Southern vs. Alabama State Men’s & Women’s Basketball. Southern University FG Clark Activity Center, Baton Rouge (225) 771-2601.
Feb. 25. LSU vs. Southern Miss Softball. LSU Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge (225) 578-8001.
Feb. 25. LSU vs. Southern Baseball. LSU Alex Box Field, Baton Rouge (225) 578-8001.
Feb. 26-March 1. Baton Rouge Boat & RV Show. Baton Rouge River Center, 275 S. River Road, Baton Rouge (225) 389-3030.
Feb. 26. Blue Note Records 70th Anniversary. Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge (225) 344-0334.
Feb. 27-March 1. LSU vs. Central Florida Baseball. LSU Alex Box Stadium, Baton Rouge (225) 578-8001.
Cajun Country
Through Jan. 1. Christmas in Vermilion. Lafayette (337) 898-6600.
Through Jan. 17. “Tasha Tudor’s Spirit of the Holidays.” 1911 Historic City Hall, Lake Charles (337) 491-9147.
Through Jan. 31. “Faces, Spaces and Places.” Gallery by the Lake, Lake Charles (337) 436-1008.
Jan. 9-10. 4H Livestock Show. SugArena, Acadiana Fairgrounds, New Iberia (337) 365-7539.
Jan. 10-May 29. “Pistols: Dazzling Firearms.” Autry National Center, Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum, Lafayette (337) 482-2278.
Jan. 15-18. 57th Annual Mid-Winter Fair Rodeo. Blackham Coliseum, Lafayette (337) 515-3915 or (337) 482-5738.
Jan. 16. PASA Series: Chicago City Limits. Heymann Performing Arts Center, Lafayette (337) 237-2787.
Jan. 17. SugaFest High School Rodeo. SugArena at Acadiana Fairgrounds, New Iberia (337) 365-7539.
Jan. 19. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. West End Park, New Iberia (337) 369-2359.
Jan. 23. Iberia Community Concert Association Presents: The Boogie Kings. New Iberia Senior High School Auditorium, New Iberia (337) 365-7061 or (337) 365-4318.
Jan. 25. Acadiana Symphony Orchestra Presents: “Viennese Classical Treasures.” Ducreste-Gilfry Auditorium at Angelle Hall, Lafayette (337) 232-4277.
Jan. 29. Louisiana Crossroads Presents: “30 Years of the Radiators.” Sliman Theatre, New Iberia (337) 369-2337.
Jan. 30-Feb. 27. McNeese Juried Art Show. Imperial Calcasieu Museum, Lake Charles (337) 439-3797.
Feb. 1. February Classical Concert. Rosa Hart Theatre at Lake Charles Civic Center, Lake Charles (337) 433-1611.
Feb. 2. Ground Hog Day. Bouligny Plaza, New Iberia (337) 365-1428.
Feb. 5-7. 70th Annual Southwest District Livestock Show and Rodeo. Burton Coliseum, Lake Charles (337) 582-1234.
Feb. 7-8. 4H Rabbit & Poultry Show. SugArena at Acadiana Fairgrounds, New Iberia (337) 365-7539.
Feb. 6-15. “Alice in Wonderland.” Central School Arts & Humanities, Lake Charles (337) 491-9165.
Feb. 7. Acadiana Barrel Race Association. SugArena at Acadiana Fairgrounds, New Iberia (337) 365-7539.
Feb. 7-Apr. 18. “More Than Words: Illustrated Letters from the Smithsonian’s Archives of American Art.” Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum, Lafayette (337) 482-2278.
Feb. 8. National Barrel Horse Association. SugArena, Acadiana Fairgrounds, New Iberia (337) 365-7539.
Feb. 9. Theatre League of Louisiana Presents: “The Rat Pack is Back.” Heymann Performing Arts Center, Lafayette (337) 291-5555.
Feb. 13. Louisiana Crossroads Presents: The Bad Roads with David Egan and Pat Breaux. Sliman Theatre, New Iberia (337) 369-2337.
Feb. 14-15. AKC Dog Trials. SugArena at Acadiana Fairgrounds, New Iberia (337) 365-7539.
Feb. 14-15. Better Living Trade & Home Show. Cyr-Gates Community Center in New Iberia City Park, New Iberia (337) 365-0075.
Feb. 27. PASA Series: 70 Blue Note. Heymann Performing Arts Center, Lafayette (337) 291-5555.
Feb. 27.  Ultimate Fighting: Renaissance MM9. Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, Houma (985) 788-0566.
Feb. 28. “Cuartetango: Music + Dance.” Rosa Hart Theatre at Lake Charles Civic Center, Lake Charles (337) 491-1256.
Feb. 28. Blueprints Home, Garden, & Leisure Show. Cajundome, Lafayette (337) 981-3053.
Greater New Orleans
Through Jan. 11. “Lives Remembered: Photographs of a Small Town” presented by the World War II Museum. 945 Magazine St., New Orleans (877) 813-3329.
Through Jan. 18. Prospect.1 New Orleans. New Orleans, prospectneworleans.org.
Through Jan. 18. “Objects Of Desire: Fabergé from the Hodges Family Collection.” New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans (504) 658-4100.
Dec. 31. “Noon Year’s Eve” at Audubon Zoo. 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans (504) 581-4629.
Jan. 30-Feb. 1. New Orleans Mardi Gras Marathon Health and Fitness Expo. Hilton New Orleans Riverside Exposition Center, New Orleans (888) 485-2582.
Jan. 2. 75th Allstate Sugar Bowl Classic. Superdome, New Orleans (504) 587-3663.
Jan. 7-11. New Orleans Boat Show. 900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans (504) 582-3023.
Jan. 8. “Beethoven No. 5,” presented by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Loyola University, New Orleans (504) 523-6530.
Jan. 9-Feb. 27. Mixed Media Juried Art Exhibition. 1827 Front St., Slidell (985) 646-4375.
Jan. 10. Celine Dion presented by Harrah’s New Orleans. New Orleans Arena, New Orleans (504) 533-6600.
Jan. 12. New Orleans Hornets vs. New York Knicks. New Orleans Arena, New Orleans (504) 533-6600.
Jan. 13. “Beethoven and Blue Jeans.” Mahalia Jackson Theatre, New Orleans  (504) 523-6530.
Jan. 14. New Orleans Hornets vs. Los Angeles Clippers. New Orleans Arena, New Orleans (504) 533-6600.
Jan. 15. Young People’s Concert. Mahalia Jackson Theatre, New Orleans (504) 523-6530.
Jan. 24. Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” Jefferson Performing Arts Center, Metairie (504) 885-2000.
Jan. 25. “Beethoven Lost His Notes!” Lupin Hall, 2800 Chartres St., New Orleans  (504) 523-6530.
Jan. 26. New Orleans Hornets vs. Philadelphia 76ers. New Orleans Arena, New Orleans (504) 587-3663.
Jan. 30-Feb. 15. “Mahalia! A Gospel Musical.” Westwego Performing Arts Theatre,  Westwego (504) 885-2000.
Jan. 30-31. Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet presented by New Orleans Ballet Association. 2800 Chartres St., New Orleans (504) 940-2787.
Feb. 1. Young Artists’ Concerto Competition presented by Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. 6823 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans (504) 865-5000.
Feb. 1. 45th Annual New Orleans Mardi Gras Marathon. New Orleans (888) 485-2582.
Feb. 4. New Orleans Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls. New Orleans Arena, New Orleans (504) 587-3663.
Feb. 6. “Beethoven No. 6.” First Baptist Church, Covington (504) 523-6530.
Feb. 7. “Beethoven No. 6.” Mahalia Jackson Theatre, New Orleans (504) 523-6530.
Feb. 8. Pan-American Life “Fiesta Sinfónica: Mariachi Cobre.” Mahalia Jackson Theatre, New Orleans (504) 523-6530.
Feb. 11. New Orleans Hornets vs. Boston Celtics. New Orleans Arena, New Orleans (504) 587-3663.
Feb. 14. Valentine’s Day Weddings. 209 Lafayette St., Gretna (504) 363-1580.
Feb. 18. New Orleans Hornets vs. Orlando Magic. New Orleans Arena, New Orleans (504) 587-3663.
Feb. 23. Lundi Gras at Spanish Plaza. New Orleans (800) 672-6124.
Feb. 24. Mardi Gras Day! Statewide.
Feb. 25. New Orleans Hornets vs. Detroit Pistons. New Orleans Arena, New Orleans (504) 587-3663.
Feb. 28. “Jazz in Film – The Movie Music of Terence Blanchard.” Mahalia Jackson Theatre, New Orleans (504) 523-6530.