NIGHTLIFE
AMERICAN LEGION POST 1, 1530 9th St. Karaoke by En-Tune, 4-8 p.m. Sundays.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 179, 1403 W. Napoleon, Sulphur Karaoke with Ricky Lambert, 9 p.m. Fridays.
ANNIE'S DRINKERY, 6212 Common Karaoke by En-Tune after hours 2-6 a.m. Saturdays.
AUCOIN'S CAJUN RESTAURANT, 7591 La. 14 E, Hayes August Broussard & Friends, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 13-14.
BIG DADDY'S SPORT GRILL, 1737 W. Sale Road Midnight Ramblers, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 13.
CAJUN CHARLIE'S SPORTS LOUNGE, 202 Henning Drive, Sulphur Karaoke by Rox, 7-11 p.m. Thursdays.
COUSHATTA CASINO RESORT, Mikko Center, U.S. 165, Kinder Bayou Katz, 9 p.m. Nov.13-14; karaoke, 8 p.m. Wednesdays; X-It 43, Nov. 19.
CRICKETS, 2142 E. Napoleon, Sulphur Southern Spice live music/karaoke, 7-11 p.m. Thursdays.
CUZ'S LOUNGE, 2116 E. Napoleon St., Sulphur Jimmy/Wilson Band, 6-10 p.m. Wednesdays.
DAR'S PLACE, 203 Post Oak Road, Sulphur DJ/karaoke by Larry Carroll/Big Red, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays.
DELTA DOWNS RACETRACK CASINO, Gator Lounge, 2717 La. 3063, Vinton Ka-Nection, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Nov. 13-14; Nathan Dean, 8 p.m.-midnight Nov. 19.
D.I.'S RESTAURANT, 6561 Evangeline Highway, Basile Lesa Cormier & the Sundown Playboys, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Info: www.discajunrestaurant.biz.
FRED'S LOUNGE, 9080 Big Lake Road Zydecane, 6-10 p.m. Nov. 15.
FREY'S RESTAURANT, 919-A N. Lake Arthur Ave., Jennings Glenn Dale Fontenot, 7-11 p.m. Nov. 13; Lee Boudoin & the LA Ramblers, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 14.
HOUSE OF SOUL, 2434 La. 14 Poetry open mike hosted by Kynn Folk, 8 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays.
IRON HORSE PUB, 401 Lake Charles Ave. DeQuincy Mike Taylor Band, 8-11 p.m. Saturdays.
ISLE OF CAPRI, Caribbean Cove, Westlake Charles Mann & LA Pride, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Nov. 13; Rio Sabine, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Nov. 14; Brad Brinkley & Comfort Zone, 8 p.m.-midnight Nov. 19.
KAW-LIGA'S, 2142 E. Napoleon, Sulphur Karaoke 7-11 p.m. Thursdays.
L'AUBERGE DU LAC HOTEL & CASINO, Jack Daniels Bar & Grill, 777 Avenue L'Auberge Jack After Dark, 11 p.m.: Bonjourneys, Nov. 13; Big Daddy, Nov. 14. JD's, 10 p.m.: Krossroadz, Nov. 19. Info: L'Auberge Business Center, 395-7596.
LINDA'S LOUNGE, 4338 Lake St. Karaoke, 8:30 p.m.-midnight Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday; live band on Fridays.
LOKIES, 620 E. Napoleon St. Karaoke by En-Tune, 8 p.m.-midnight Wednesdays.
LOVE'S CASINO, 2024 West St., Vinton DJ/karaoke/live muic by Southern Spice, 7-11 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays.
LUNA BAR & GRILL, 719 Ryan St. Blues Tonic, 8 p.m. Thursdays.
MARY'S LOUNGE, 4017 E. Broad St. Cajun Days and third annual Cracklin' Fest with jam session, noon-7 p.m. Nov. 14, and open mike; Blues Tonic, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 15; karaoke by Rooster, 7-11 p.m. Nov. 19.
MIKE'S PLACE, 201 Cities Service Highway, Sulphur Karaoke with Holly Sherrod, 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Monday, Wednesday.
MY PLACE, 630 W. Prien Lake Road Mike Taylor Band, 9 p.m. Nov. 13. Info: 474-6447.
MOLLY'S LAMPLIGHTER LOUNGE, 1906 U.S. 171 N. Centerfire, 7-11 p.m. Nov. 19.
SAM'S COVE, 3609 Davis Road, Westlake Karaoke with Clayton Rougeau, 9 p.m. Thursdays.
SCOTTIE TEE & JUDI'S KONSTRUXION ZONE, 2900 E. Broad St. Mike Richard & Step-N-Out with guest singer, 9:30 p.m. Fridays. Info: 377-8891.
SHELBY'S HIDEAWAY, 2345 Industrial Dr., Sulphur DJ Mighty Mike, 5 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays; karaoke with Mighty Mike, 8 p.m. Wednesdays.
SHORTY'S ICE HOUSE, 1525 U.S. 171 N. Moss Bluff Karaoke by En-Tune, 8 p.m.-midnight Fridays, Saturdays; Jimmy/Wilson Band, 5-9 p.m. Sundays.
SPORTS PIT, 829 University Dr. Karaoke by En-Tune, 8 p.m.-midnight Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday.
THE SPOT/JIMBO'S, 5402 Common St. Karaoke with Rooster, 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays.
SYLVIA'S BISTRO, 329 Broad St. Neal Smith, 8 p.m. Nov. 13; Sugarhouse, 9 p.m. Nov. 14; Tim Norris, 7 p.m. Nov. 17; DJ, 7 p.m. Nov. 18; Neal Smith, 7 p.m. Nov. 19 with open mike 10 p.m. Info: 433-8028.
TROPICAL SPIRITS, E. Napoleon, Sulphur Karaoke by En-Tune, 8 p.m.-midnight Saturdays, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays.
TWO AMIGOS, (formerly Big Daddy's Restaurant) 301 E. Miller Ave., Iowa Lacassine Playboys, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 14.
VFW POST 2130, 1900 Country Club Road Jackie Caillier, Ivy Dugas & the Cajun Cousins, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Nov. 14; admission $6. Info: 477-7546.
VFW POST 8107, 1235 E. Napoleon St., Sulphur Karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight Saturdays. Info: 527-7104.
WAGIN' CAJUN, 2706 S. Beglis Parkway, Sulphur Karaoke by Rox, Wednesdays; DJ Larry Carroll, 8 p.m. Thursdays.
WAYNE & LAYNE'S DELI, 3906 La. 27 S. Sulphur DJ, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays; Bobby & the Rockers, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Nov. 14; Lacassine Playboys, 4-8 p.m. Sundays.
YESTERDAYS, 5313 Common St. John Conlee concert, Nov. 13, $15 at door; Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie, Nov. 14; Sean Vidrine & Swamp Fyre, Nov. 15; Parker James & Fat Boy Slim, Nov. 16. Doors open 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 6 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday.
THEATER
Lake Charles Little Theatre's "A Tuna Christmas" starring Greg Stratton and Joseph Frazier, Nov. 13-15 and 19-22, New Stable Playhouse, 813 Enterprise Blvd. Showtimes 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets $20 adults, $15 students/seniors starting Nov. 2. Info: www.TheLCLT.com, 433-7988. Also, bookings availabe for company Christmas parties (gala reception, appetizers, private performance) through Dec. 20.
McNeese Theatre Bayou Players' "The Long Christmas Ride Home," 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13-14 and 2 p.m. Nov. 15, Ralph Squires Hall. Tickets $15 adults; $10 seniors, McNeese faculty/staff, K-12 students; free for McNeese students with current ID. Reservations: 475-5043.
Lakeside Theatre's "Murder Most Foul," Shakespeare in the Park series, 3 p.m. Nov. 14, 21-22, Civic Center's Arcade Amphitheater. Tickets $10 adults, $5 seniors, students and children. Info: www.lake charlestheatre.com; 540-6916.
ACTS Theatre's Disney musical "Beauty and the Beast," 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13, 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14, 3 p.m. Nov. 15, 1 Reid St. Tickets $30 adults, $20 students ages 18/under with a picture ID at Center Box Office; Lakeshore Pharmacy; Moss Bluff Florist; ACTS, 433-2287 or 439-2788; actstheatre.com. Season membership available.
DERIDDER Impromptu Players Theatre's "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," Nov. 6-8, 13-14, Wooten Theater. Non-dinner show 7 p.m. Nov. 13, $10 adults, $8 for students; Dinner show 7 p.m. Nov. 14; reservations required, tickets $20 adults, $15 students. Info: 462-2751.
ORANGE, Texas "Peter and the Wolf," 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Nov. 13, Luther Theater, recommended grades K-4. Tickets $3.50. Info: www.lutcher.org; 409-886-5535.
CONCERTS
Louisiana Crossroads with Roddie Romero & the Hub City All-Stars with guest Joel Guzman, 7 p.m. Nov. 18, Central School Arts & Humanities Center Theater, 809 Kirby St. Doors open 6 p.m. Tickets $10 until 3 p.m. day of show at www.louisianacrossroads.org and Arts & Humanities Coucil of Southwest Louisiana at Central, or $12 door. Info: 337-491-9147; www.cityoflakecharles.com.
McNeese Concert Chorale, Chamber Singers and Vocal Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Ralph Squires Recital Hall. Free.
Israel Houghton & New Breed, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Christian World. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets $10 advance at christianworld.cc, or 475-0157, or $15 at door.
Lake Charles Symphony's "Reflections" with guest conductor Predrag Gosta, 3 p.m. Nov. 15, Rosa Hart Theater. Tickets $15 adults, $10 students/seniors in advance at Civic Center Box Office; Symphony Office, 433-1611; or at door. Free ages 6/under.
JENNINGS Jay Dupuis as Elvis featuring Kirk Dupuis on drums, 8 p.m. Nov. 14, Strand Theater, Main Steet. Tickets $15. Info: www.jaydupuis.com; 337-842-7201.
CROWLEY Toys for Kids Benefit Concert, 2 p.m. Nov. 15, Rice Theater, with Freddie Pate, T.K. Hulin, Richard LeBouef, Geno Delafose, others. Admission by unwrapped new toy. Info: www.freddiepate.com.
EUNICE Live radio show "Rendezvous des Cajuns," 6 p.m. Saturdays, Liberty Theater. Nov. 14: "Best of Old Tyme Country" with Hugh Harris, Terry Huval, D.L. Menart, others; tickets $12. Doors open 4 p.m. Info: 337-457-7389, www.eunice-la.com.
LEESVILLE Vernon Parish, String and Serenade orchestras, 3 p.m. Nov. 15, Leesville High School Auditorium.
FESTIVALS
MOSS BLUFF Fall Fest, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 14, Sam Houston Jones State Park. Admission $1, free for ages 3/under and 62/up.
DERIDDER La Cuisine de Beauregard, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14, downtown. Festival admission free. Admission to food court $5 adults, $3 children. Info: Misty Clanton, 462-8900.
RAYNE Rayne Frog Festival, through Nov. 14, festival grounds off Interstate 10. Admission $1 children; $5 today, $5 Saturday until 3 p.m., $7 after 3 p.m. Info: www.raynefrogfestival.org; 337-334-8347; culturedirector@rayne.org.
PLANTERSVILLE, Texas Texas Renaissance Festival, 9 a.m. Saturday-Sunday, through Nov. 29 and Thanksgiving Friday, festival grounds, 21778 FM 1774. Tickets $23 adults,$11 ages 5-12 at gate. Discount tickets at Market Baskets, www.texrenfest.com. Info: 800-458-3435.
COMEDY
Southern Touch Entainment's Good Time Comedy Show IV starring Sheryl Underwood with Jay Lamont, Keisha Hunt, Lil Brough, 8 p.m. Nov. 19, Rosa Hart Theater. Tickets $25-$30 at Civic Center Box Office, Ticketmaster, Nate's Music, SWLA Center for Health and Fitness. Front row seating, Donald Thomas, 309-4720.
Jeff D, Kristi Wooldridge, 9 p.m. Nov. 14, Dagostino's Bistro, 1025 Broad St., with musician Michael Bennett. Admission $10.
KINDER Comedy hypnotist C.J. Johnson, through Nov. 21, Mikko Center, Coushatta Casino Resort. Showtimes 7 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets $10 at Coushatta Box Office, 800-584-7263; Ticketmaster.
SPECIAL
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's "Movies under the Stars," 6 p.m. Fridays, through Nov. 13, Prien Lake Park, 3700 W. Prien Lake Road. Free. Bring blankets, lawn chairs. Refreshments available. Cancels if weather's bad. Nov. 13: "Barnyard." Info: 721-3500.
Southwest Louisiana Rose Society's Fall Rose Show, 1-5 p.m. Nov. 14, noon-3 p.m. Nov. 15, First United Methodist Church, corner of Broad and Kirkman streets. Info: www.swlarosesociety.org.Bayou Writers' Group's writing conference, "A Bridge to Publication," 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 14, University United Methodist Church, 3501 Patrick St. Registration $40 members, $45 non-members, $25 full-time students, $50 at door. Info: Linda Todd, 433-1209, linda todd@bellsouth.net.MOSS BLUFF Benefit and bike run for Lisa Sullivan, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 14, VFW Post 9933, 2668 U.S. 171 N. Bike run 8 a.m. from Wendy's, with breakfast 7-7:55 a.m. For barbecue dinner tickets, raffle tickets, info: Nancy Borel, 912-0640, nancyborel@centurytel.net.; Beryl Romero, bromero@mc neese.edu, 598-4641; Kelly Davis, kelly@milvetent.com, 477-7758.
VINTON Benefit for Christopher and Brianne LeBouef, noon Nov. 14, Vinton American Legion Hall.
LACASSINE Cajun Day, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 15, Lacassine Community Center. French Mass 8 a.m., live music from 9 a.m. Dinner tickets, info: Ellis Vanicor, 588-4273; George Juneau, 588-4466; or Charlotte Ardoin, 588-4535.
RAGLEY Ragley Historical Society's Ragley Arts & Crafts Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14, Ragley Historical Square Pavilion, 6715 La. 12.
JENNINGS Second Saturday Flea Market, 7 a.m. Nov. 14, Louisiana Oil and Gas Park, Interstate 10 Exit 4 and La. 26. Admission $1 per vehicle for Animal Relief Foundation. Cost for vendors $5; set up at 6 a.m. Info: 368-6399 after 5 p.m.
EUNICE Eunice Downtown Main Street, 10 a.m. Nov. 14, arts and crafts, car show, jam session. Info: www.eunice-la.com; 337-457-7389.
ART EXHIBITS
1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center, 1001 Ryan St. "25 Years of Love," oils and prints by Pat Love, through Dec. 26. "The Light Fantastic: Contemporary Irish Stained Glass Art," through Jan. 9; Artisans' Gallery, first floor, through Dec. 19. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Entrance in back on Bilbo Street. Info: 491-9147, 491-9159.
Charleston Gallery and Antiques, 900 Ryan St. Danni Shobe, acrylic paintings; Kevin Leveque, paintings; Marilyn Cox, pastels; Peggy Borel, oils, watercolor pencil drawings; and Carroll Davis, mixed media; jewelry trunk show, through October. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Info: 421-1700; charlestongallery@att.net.
Associated Louisiana Artists, Gallery By the Lake and Creative Arts Center, 106-110 W. Lawrence St. "Proud to Be an American" by member artists. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Info: 436-1008, www.alagallerybythelake.com.
Jon Margeaux, 2706 Hodges St. Portraits of children and pets, cards, and prints on paper and canvas by Nancy Melton.
ArtwoRx, Tony DuPuis' Prescriptions for the Soul, 429 Ryan St. Louisiana artist Tony DuPuis' paintings, prints and music. Hours: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Info: 721-3447, www.tonydupuis.com.
Art By Melancon Studios, 583 Santa Ana Drive Paintings, mixed media, collages by Marilyn M. Cox. By appointment; call 244-3354 or 855-6766.
Mandichka Art Studio, 601 Sycamore St. Art by Irena Mandich-Mandichka. Hours: 4-7 p.m. weekdays or by appointment. Info: 515-7665.
Black Heritage Gallery, Central School Arts & Humanities Center, 809 Kirby St. "From There, To Here, To There: An Artist's Journey," mixed-media arist Salongo Lee, through Nov. 30. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. Info: 488-0567, 439-2787.
Alexander Art Studio, Central School Arts & Humanities Center, 809 Kirby St. Printmaking, painting, mixed media by Candice Alexander. Hours: Noon-5 p.m. weekdays or by appointment. Info: www.candicealexander.com, 370-9192.
Studio 347, Central School Arts & Humanities Center, 809 Kirby St. Oils by Bouie McCain, pastels by Delores Buller; watercolors by Ann Abadie, Diane Brocata, Iris Summers, Imogene Dewey, Becky Ryder, Ruth Shelton, Anita Trahan, Genevieve Chiasson, Benita Corley, Loretta Joseph and Tom Jacobsen. Hours: 9 a.m.-noon and 5-7 p.m Tuesday.
Louviere Fine Arts, 222-B U.S. 171, Shoppes at Bridgepointe, Moss Bluff Prints, paintings, note cards and coffee-table books by Elton Louviere. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Info: 855-9275.
Bridgepointe Framing and Trophies, 3403 Ernest St. Limited-edition prints by Bob Kleinschmidt; LSU prints by Jack Jaubert. Info: 477-9332.
Imperial Calcasieu Museum, 204 W. Sallier "Posadas, Retablos and Icons the Latin American Way," paintings, mixed media by Luz-Maria Lopez, Nov. 13-Dec. 30; reception 7-9 p.m. Nov. 13. "Conflagration: The 1910 Fire," interactive exhibit that documents the disaster that nearly destroyed Lake Charles. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission: $5 adults, $2 children. Info: 439-3797, impmuseum@bellsouth.net.
Focal Point Antiques, 2802 Hodges St. Paintings by Eddie Mormon.
Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu, Central School Arts & Humanities Center, 809 Kirby St. Permanent exhibits. Hours: 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission: $3 for adults, $2 for seniors and children in grades K-12.
Frame House Gallery, 1640 Ryan St. Raejean Clark-German, fish art; Patsy Manuel, historical photography; Keith Monroe, sea life/waterfowl; wetlands series, Rhea Gary and C.C. Lockwood; Tony Bernard, LSU art; Daniel Rhodes, fleur de lis; Sue Zimmermann, watercolors. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekdays, Saturdays by appointment. Info: 433-5530.
Henning Cultural Center, 923 Ruth St., Sulphur "Works of Men 2.0," through Nov. 19. Hours: 10 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. Info: 527-0357.
Abercrombie Gallery, Shearman Fine Arts Center, McNeese "Worrier King," prints by Kurt Kemp, through Nov. 14. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. Info: 475-5060.
Annie's Artworks, 2223 W. Sale Road Paintings by Anne Dentler. Call 478-9405 for appointment.
JENNINGS Zigler Art Museum, 411 Clara St. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sundays. Admission $5 adults, $2 students. Group tours available. Info: 337-824-0114, e-mail zigler-museum@charter.net.
JENNINGS W.H. Tupper General Merchandise Museum, including the Louisiana Telephone Pioneer Museum and Children's Telephone Museum, 311 N. Main St. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. Admission $3 adults, $1 students, free for under school age. Group tours available. Info: 337-821-5532, www.tuppermuseum.com.
GUEYDAN Gueydan Museum, 212 Main St. Hours: 1-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Free. Info: 337-536-0443.
DERIDDER Beauregard Museum, 120 S. Washington Ave. Historic artifacts from area pioneer families and the Lois Loftin Doll Collection with more than 3,000 dolls. Open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Info: 463-8148.
DERIDDER RealArt DeRidder Arts Cooperative, 108 W. First St. Paintings by Margo Roll, through Nov. 28. Info: David Labby, 337-202-1089; realartderidder.org.
LEESVILLE Gallery One Ellleven, 111 S. Third St. Various artists. Hours: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, and by appointment. Info: 337-396-8870, galleryoneellleven.org.
MERRYVILLE Merryville Historical Society's Burks Log Cabin and Museum, La. 110 off U.S. 190 W Hours: 2-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; special tours on request. Call 337-825-0101, 825-6400 or 825-8118.
OAKDALE Leatherwood Museum, 202 E. Seventh Ave. Historic displays from early history of Allen Parish to include antique furnishings from the Leatherwood Home, old dental and surgical equipment, military artifacts, early farm equipment, old photographs, rural Mardi Gras exhibit and showcase of local artists. Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays and Saturday by appointment. Free. Info: 888-639-4868.
ALEXANDRIA Alexandria Museum of Art, 933 Main St. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: $4 adults, $3 seniors and ages 14-21, $2 ages 4-13. Info: 318-443-3458, www.themuseum.org.
NATCHITOCHES Louisiana State Museum's Old Courthouse Museum, 600 Second St. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Admission $3, or $2 for ages 55 and up, students and active military. Group tours available. Info: 318-357-2270.
CROWLEY Crowley Art Association Gallery, 220 N. Parkerson Ave. Exhibits by Louisiana artists. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. Call 337-783-3747.
RAYNE German Heritage Museum, 7217 Roberts Cove Road Display of German heritage and gifts by the Germanfest Association. Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Call 337-334-8354.
LAFAYETTE Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion St. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays. Admission: $5 adults, $3 seniors and students, $2 ages 17 and under and free for ages 4 and under and ACA members. Group rates available. Info: 337-233-7060, www.AcadianaCenterfortheArts.org.
LAFAYETTE Lafayette Art Association Gallery, 412 Travis St. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays. Phone 337-269-0363.
LAFAYETTE Lafayette Natural History Museum & Planetarium, 433 Jefferson St. Call for planetarium showtimes. Admission $5 adults, $3 seniors, $2 ages 4-17; school and group discounts available. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Info: 337-291-5544, www.lnhmpmuseum.org.
ERATH Acadian Museum, 203 S. Broadway The Development of a Cajun Community, Erath, 1899-1999," permanent exhibit. Open 1-4 p.m. weekdays. Info: 337-937-0012.
MONROE Biedenharn Museum & Gardens, 2006 Riverside Drive Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. Info: 318-387-5281, 800-362-0983; www.bmuseum.org. Biedenharn Coke Museum, display of vintage Coca-Cola memorabilia, Model T delivery truck, neon lights.
SHREVEPORT Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free. Tours available by appointment. Info: www.sos.louisiana.gov/museums.
SHREVEPORT Sci-Port Discovery Center, 830 Clyde Fant Parkway "Kids@Work," construction-themed exhibits, "Gee Whiz Science Carnival," "American Alligators," "Ants" and other exhibits; IMAX theater. Summer hours 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Admission varies. Info: 318-424-3466, www.sciport.org.
SHREVEPORT Stage of Stars Museum, Municipal Memorial Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave. Memorabilia and photographs of performers, including Louisiana Hayride and guided tour of building. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and by appointment. Admission $2. Info: 800-551-8682, ext. 105.
BATON ROUGE Louisiana Art & Science Museum, 100 S. River Road Art exhibits, hands-on science gallery, early childhood discovery gallery, Egyptian tomb exhibit and Challenger Learning Center. Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $4 for adults; $3 for children 2-12, senior citizens and university students with ID. Admission free the first Sunday of each month. Info: 225-344-5272, www.lasm.org.
BATON ROUGE Old State Capitol, 100 North Blvd. at River Road "We the People," permanent exhibit on second floor. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $4 adults, $3 seniors and veterans, $2 children 6 and up. Info: 225-342-0500.
BATON ROUGE LSU Museum of Art, Shaw Center, 100 Lafayette St. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 1-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Info: 225-389-7200, www.lsu.edu/lsumoa.
BATON ROUGE Louisiana State Archives, 3851 Essen Lane Multimedia Archives, collection of historical video. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Info: 225-922-1208.
NEW ORLEANS New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park "William Woodward 1859-1939: An American Impressionist in New Orleans," through Feb. 28. "Skylar Fein: Youth Manifesto," through Jan. 3. Permanent installation "Peter Carl Faberge and Other Russian Masters." Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, noon-8 p.m. Wednedsay. Free for Louisiana residents. Info: 504-658-4100, www.noma.org.
NEW ORLEANS The Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal St. "Between Colony and State," through May 2. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 10:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday. Info: www.hnoc.org, 504-523-4662.
NEW ORLEANS Louisiana State Museum, Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave. Presbytere, 751 Chartres St.: "Continuing the Legacy: Carnival Costume Design, 1946-2008." Admission $6 adults, $5 seniors/students, free ages 12 and under. Info: 800-568-6968, lsm.crt.state.la.us.
NEW ORLEANS National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission: $14 for adults; $8 for students and seniors from age 65, $6 for ages 5-12; discounts for groups, active military; free for members, military in uniform and kids under age 5. Info: 504-527-6012, www.NationalWW2Museum.org.
NEW ORLEANS Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St. "Bo Bartlett: Paintings 1984-2000" and "Storming the Ramparts: Objects of Evidence," through Jan. 3. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Admission: $10 adults, $8 students and seniors, $5 ages 5-17. Info: www.ogdenmuseum.org, 504-539-9600.
PORT ARTHUR, Texas Museum of the Gulf Coast, 701 Fourth St. Displays relating to the natural and cultural history of the Texas/Louisiana Gulf Coast region from Baton Rouge to Galveston. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $3.50 for adults, $3 senior citizens, $1.50 children, 50 cents preschoolers. Info: 409-982-7000.
BEAUMONT, Texas Art Museum of Southeast Texas, 500 Main St. "The Madonna as Muse: The Paintings of Rene Alvarado" and "Eyes to Fly With (Ojos Para Volar): Photographs by Graciela Iturbide," through Jan. 3. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Info: 409-832-3432, www.amset.org.
ORANGE, Texas Stark Museum of Art, 712 Green Ave. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Free. Info: 409-886-2787, www.starkmuseum.org.
ORANGE, Texas W.H. Stark House, 610 Main Ave. Tours 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, ages 10 and up. Admission: $5 ages 18-64, $2 ages 65-up and 10-17. Info: 409-883-0871, www.whstarkhouse.org.
GALVESTON, Texas Galveston County Historical Museum, 2219 Market St. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Info: 409-766-2340, www.galvestonhistory.org.
HOUSTON Museum of Fine Arts, 1001 Bissonnet The Moon: "Houston, Tranquility Base Here. The Eagle Has Landed," through Jan. 10. Admission: $7 adults; $3.50 for ages 6-18, students and senior adults from age 65; free for ages 5 and under, and for everyone on Thursdays and first Sunday of each month.Info: 713-639-7771, www.mfah.org.
BOX OFFICE
Junior League of Lake Charles' Mistletoe & Moss Holiday Market, Nov. 18-21, Civic Center. Tickets for various events: www.jllc.net; 436-4025.
"Great Russian Nutcracker," 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24, Rosa Hart Theater. Tickets $26-$66 and $97.50 VIP at Civic Center Box Office, Ticketmaster and www.nutcracker.com.
Comedy show with Jen Kober, Jeff D, Amy Brassette, 9 p.m. Nov. 26-28, Brick House, 110 Pine St. Doors open 8 p.m. Tickets $20-$30, discounts available. Info: www.JenKober.com; 800-838-3006.
SULPHUR Crabb Revival concert with the Arenos, Gabby Fisher, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 20, W.W. Lewis High School Auditorium. Doors open 6 p.m. Tickets $10 at Son Shine Shop or door. Info: Jonathan Areno, 526-5991.
NEW ORLEANS Gounod's "Romeo et Juliette" starring Paul Groves and Novole Cabell, 8 p.m. Nov. 20, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 22, Mahalia Jackson Theater. Tickets from $45. Info: New Orleans Opera Association, www.neworleansopera.org; 504-529-3000.
ORANGE, Texas Riverdance, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21, 2 p.m. Nov. 22, Lutcher Theater. Tickets $35-$65. Info. www.lutcher.org; 409-886-5535.
CROWLEY Grand Opera House of the South, 505 N. Parkerson: Brooks Williams, 7 p.m. Nov. 14, $10-$20. Info: 337-785-0440; www.thegrandoperahouse.org.
CROWLEY Freddie Pate's Jamboree, 7 p.m. Nov. 14, Rice Theater. Tickets $15 advance, $17 door. Info: 337-779-2343; www.freddiepate.com.
