|  ART/EXHIBITS

SEPT. 21: “ART RECEPTION AND TEA,” 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Featuring Artists: Mary O’Neal and Elizabeth O’Neal. Woman’s Department Club 802 Margaret Place. Free. Information: 222-4186.

SEPT. 28: “CONSTANCE” DIANE LONG’S OPENING RECEPTION, Centenary’s Magale Library will host a reception for the opening of an exhibit of works by Centenary Muse and alumna, Constance Diane Long. Long’s exhibit will remain on display in Magale’s lobby through October. Free to the public. 2 to 4 p.m. Magale Library, Centenary campus, Shreveport.

THROUGH SEPT. 30: THE ART OF NICK WOBUSOBOZI, The work of this artist from Africa comes from Lois Maberry, a local individual who works with an organization called “The Mission of Hope.” Free. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Emerging Artist Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

THROUGH SEPT. 30: “THE ART OF TAMMY ZIHLAVSKY AND MEGAN DAVIS TAYLOR,” From abstract landscapes to animals, their unique styles are a sight to see. Free. Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

THROUGH OCT. 3: “POSTCARDS FROM THE GULF SOUTH,” Oil paintings by Melinda Gandy of Ocean Springs, Miss. Free. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 1 to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday noon to 4:30 p.m. Norsworthy Fine Art Gallery, 214 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 424-6764.

THROUGH OCT. 18: DREW HUNTER: “SPECTRUM: COLORS AND CONCEPTS,” Drew Hunter, the infamous Dr. Blood, presents a solo exhibition in which he explores many forms of expression in a way that offers viewers a full spectrum of color, design, storytelling, time and imagination. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

THROUGH OCT 25: “RELAYING: TESTIMONIES ON MOTHERHOOD LOST,” a video installation by Mali De-Kalo. Curated by Nella Magen Cassouto. Multidisciplinary Israeli artist De-Kalo confronts boundaries between art and social action in this four-channel video installation. Meadows Museum of Art. 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. Call 869-5011.

THROUGH OCT 25: “WITH THE BEATLES,” by Enoch Doyle Jeter. An exhibit of lithographs inspired by Beatles’ songs, marking the 50th anniversary of their arrival in the United States. Jeter’s illustrations were published in the book “She Loves You” by Jude Southerland Kessler. Music by Kenny Bill Stinson. See www.enochdoylejeterart.com. Meadows Museum of Art. 2911 Centenary Boulevard, Shreveport. 869-5011. Museum hours: Tuesday through Friday 11-6 p.m. Sat 12-4 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. 

THROUGH OCT. 31: C.J. MYERS EXHIBIT, Myers has worked in numerous media and found a new passion in 2013 after moving back to Bossier City 38 years later. Free. 1800 Prime Steakhouse, Boomtown Casino. Call 741-8310.

THROUGH OCT. 31: “DR.BLOOD’S LIBRARY MACABRE: VISIONS OF LITERARY FRIGHT,” After an absence of nearly 30 years, Drew Hunter, the infamous Dr. Blood, returns to Shreveport leading a team of local artists to create delightfully frightful environments installed in the mainspace gallery at artspace. Literary themes include “Interview with the Vampire,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “The Case of Charles Dexter Ward,” “The Mask of the Red Death,” “Dracula,” “The Cask of Amontillado,” “It,” and “The Picture of Dorian Gray.” $10. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

THROUGH OCT. 31: “PURPLE SWAMP AND NATURE ABSTRACTION,” the first show of the “Lucky 7s” to be held at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum. The “Lucky 7s” is a series of seven shows at seven venues in honor of Marlene’s 77th year beginning with her 70th solo exhibition. Marlene Yu Meet and Greet Party to kick off the series beginning at 5:30-8:30 pm. Sept 25. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum.

ONGOING: PAINTED VIOLINS TOUR STOP: First stop 4-7 p.m. Sept. 26 at Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry. Free. Visit www.shreveportsymphony.com or call 222-7496.

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

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.

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 closing Monday through Saturday. www.TheCoveOnCrossLake.com. Karaoke, 7-11 p.m. Wednesdays; ladies night, 6-10 p.m. Thursdays; Golden Tee Live, Internet jukebox. (Check website for bands and dates).

EL PORTRILLOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 6614 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Wayne’s FM Karaoke, 6-10 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, 6-9 p.m.; VJ-DJ music, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

LEE’S: 639 E. Kings Highway, Shreveport. 861-2151. Acts are 8 p.m. to midnight weekdays and 9 p.m. Fridays and 9:30 p.m. Saturdays. John Wright, Sept. 18, 20, 25, 27; Kandu, Sept. 19 and 26; Jerry Beach Blues Jam, Sept 22 and 29.

MUDDY WATERS SPORTS BAR: 5000 Benton Road, Bossier City. 741-7635. Magnolia Brown Band, Sept. 20.

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

THE STAGE AT SILVER STAR: Live entertainment. Schedule: Little Texas Sept. 25, Mac Powell from Third Day with Jeff Allen Sept. 26, Chris Cagle Oct. 3. 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. Call 752-3633.

TREJOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 5815 Youree Drive, Shreveport. 869-2316. Wayne’s FM karaoke, 6-10 p.m. Fridays.

|  MUSIC/COMEDY

SEPT. 19: THE OAK RIDGE BOYS, The four-part harmonies of the Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of country hits and a No. 1 pop smash, earned them Grammy, Dove, CMA and ACM awards and garnered a host of other industry and fan accolades. $49.50, $39.50 and $29.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555 or 1-800-313-6373.

SEPT. 20: OPENING NIGHT “VIOLIN SPECTACULAR,” Join the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra with guest artist Mayuko Kamio and the world premiere of Shreveport native James Eakin’s “Cloud Scraper.” $17-$58. 7:30 p.m. RiverView Theater, Shreveport. 

SEPT. 26: FALL POPS CONCERT, Free. 7:30 p.m. Performing Arts Theatre, Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City.

SEPT. 26: PETER FRAMPTON, The English rock musician and singer is responsible for such modern hits as “Do You Feel Like We Do,” “Show Me the Way” and “I’m In You.” $50.50, $41.50, $36.50 and $34.50. 8 p.m. Tickets on sale at the CenturyLink Center box office, all Ticketmaster locations or by phone at 800-745-3000 or at the auditorium the day of the show. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, 705 Grand Street, Shreveport. 

OCT. 18: “MOVIE MASTERPIECES III,” 7:30 p.m. at RiverView Theater. Tickets: $19-$62. Featuring: A premiere of a new animated short by Moonbot Studios. www.shreveportsymphony.com. Call 222-7496.

OCT. 19: THE NOEL FOUNDATION, INC., Chamber Music Series. 3p.m. at Frost Chapel, First Baptist Shreveport. Free. Featuring: I-49 Brass Quintet. www.shreveportsymphony.com. Call 222-7496.

NOV. 15: CHER, The one and only Cher returns to Bossier City with her hugely successful “D2K Tour 2014.” Expect a spectacular show filled with classic hits and outrageous costumes. Purchase tickets at the CenturyLink Center Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com, and at all other authorized Ticketmaster outlets. 

NOV. 22: BEETHOVEN and MOZART, featuring: Guest Artist and Wideman Gold Medalist Yevgeny Yontov. 7:30 p.m. at RiverView Theater. $17-$58. www.shreveportsymphony.com. 222-7496.

|  SPECIAL EVENTS

SEPT. 17,18: DIGIFEST SOUTH 2014, annual digital arts festival and tech expo that celebrates how digital technology combined with artistic creativity has helped our modern society progress. The event exhibits digital art genres made possible by the latest technologies. 9-1 p.m. CenturyLink Center. More information at digifestsouth.com/.

SEPT. 18, 27: HOMEGROWN: A LOCAL FARMERS MARKET AT PROVENANCE IN THE PARK, Enjoy shopping from 3-7 p.m. and live music by Christina Langston Band Sept. 18 and the Homegrown Fall Farmers Market at Provenance from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 27. There will be vendors from Louisiana, East Texas and southern Arkansas, art, crafts, food, live music and children’s activities. Free. Call 683-0399.

SEPT. 20: CAJUN FOOTWORK’S FALL DANCE, Free dance lessons 6-7 p.m. with paid admission. Don Fontenot will play from 7 to 10.30 p.m. $12 at the door. St. John Berchman, Shreveport.

SEPT. 20: PAINTED VIOLINS PROJECT OPENING NIGHT PARTY, the Shreveport Symphony will kick off its Painted Violins Project on Sept. 20, prior to the Opening Night concert. The event is free to season subscribers; $25 for non-subscribers. RSVP by Friday, Sept. 12 by calling 318-222-7496. Full details on the Shreveport Symphony’s 2014-15 season, including audio clips and video, can be found online at www.shreveportsymphony.com.

SEPT. 21: SHREVEPORT MAYORAL FORUM, meet the candidates who want to be your next mayor with a Q&A session and reception; presented by PACE (People Acting for Change and Equality). Free. 4-6 p.m. Deaf Action Center, 601 Jordan St., Shreveport. 

SEPT. 23: SOUTH HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY MAGNET OPEN HOUSE, an event for prospective parents. South Highlands is the state’s top performing elementary school since 1998 and a Louisiana A+ School sponsored by the George Rodrigue Foundation. 5:30 p.m. Performing Arts Center, South Highlands Elementary Magnet, 831 Erie St., Shreveport. Visit www.southhighlands.com.

SEPT. 26: KREWE OF ELDERS CORONATION BAL, The Krewe of Elders Coronation Bal will be held Sept. 26, at the American Red Cross Building located at 805 Brook Hollow Dr., Shreveport, at 6:30 p.m. Silent auction, barbecue buffet, western attire.  Entertainment provided by Eric Craig Band. $50.00.  Info. 752-9175, 631-8865.

SEPT. 27: HERITAGE & HARVEST TOUR, presented by the Red River Crossroads Historical & Cultural Association. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 27. Event will include tours of historic Northrose Plantation as well as businesses, churches and other attractions along highways 71 and 3049. Tickets are $5 each and may be purchased at Belcher Presbyterian Church (508 Gray Street in Belcher), Red River Crossroads Museum in Gilliam (located on Highway 3049 in Gilliam) or at Northrose Plantation (8265 Corn Husker Road in Dixie). 

SEPT. 27: NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH CHILI COOK-OFF, fundraiser for Active Recovery Foundation, Inc; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., $25 entry fee, $10 admission to sample and be the judge. 820 Jordan Parking Lot. All proceeds go toward funding new Re-Entry Programs and Sober Living Houses for adults and adolescents. Call 210-1539.

SEPT. 27: RACE FOR RESEARCH II AND HEALTH EXPO, race begins at 7:45 a.m. followed by a full custom hot breakfast and award ceremony, participants eat free, $5 donation requested for all others. Thirty plus exhibitors will provide health screenings, a blood drive, bone marrow registry and a variety of products/information for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Contemporary Christian artist and American Idol runner up Danny Gokey will perform at 10:30 a.m. Fundraiser for spine research. Contact Jenny Huggins, administrator at 318-564-2793 or jhuggins@louisianaspine.org.

SEPT. 28: PIZZA WITH THE PLAYERS, meet Academy Award Nominee Margeret Avery and her co-star Richard Folmer as we kick off their production of “The Gin Game.” Eat fresh baked, brick oven pizza at the home of Paul and Linda Jordan and sample some of Louisiana’s finest breweries and wines. All proceeds benefit River City Repertory Theater. 4-7 p.m. 1817 Hunter Circle, Shreveport. $75 per ticket. Call 868-5888. 

SEPT. 30: GENERAL MEETING AND MAYORAL FORUM, a forum led by a professional moderator will give you the opportunity to hear the candidates followed by questions and answers. Refreshments provided. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Southfield School, Dickson Theater. 

OCT. 4: INAUGURAL PAY IT FORWARD NETWORKING WALK, RUN, OR ROLL, Family friendly fun featuring “Uncle” Si Robertson from Duck Dynasty. Face painting, balloon animals, Disney princesses and more will be available. Louisiana Boardwalk, Bossier City. Register online at www.imathlete.com/events/PIFNWalkRunRoll. 464-8024.

OCT. 4:  BLACK & WHITE BALL, “With a Touch of Pink” featuring “Steve Wells Band.” 6:45 p.m. dinner catered by Bistro to Go, dancing from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Shriners’ El Karubah Temple, 6230 South Lakeshore Dr, Shreveport. Adults $50 (after Sept. 27-$60) Students $35 (after Sept. 27-$45). Tickets must be purchased in advance. Call 318-798-6783 or email usa.dance.shreveport@gmail.com. 

OCT. 11: 18TH ANNUAL PIONEER DAY, LSUS Pioneer Heritage Center will host its 18th annual Pioneer Day. Featuring museum tours and showcases local folk life demonstrators, living historians, and musicians. Admission is $3 per person, children younger 5 free. All Pioneer Day proceeds go toward current and future restoration projects at the Pioneer Heritage Center. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, or if you are interested in participating, please call our director,  Marty Young, at 797-5339 or email him with the subject line Pioneer Day at marty.young@lsus.edu. 

OCT. 4-11: RED RIVER REVEL, The largest outdoor plus arts festival in North Louisiana, attracts 150,000+ people to the Shreveport riverfront over the course of eight days. Celebrate the arts with more than 100 juried artists from across the country displaying and selling their creations; 17 food booths run by local non-profit organizations; five food booths run by for-profit businesses; morning and afternoon arts education programs; exhibits; and performing arts programs on three outdoor stages. For more info visit www.redriverrevel.com.

OCT 9-12: LOUISIANA FILM PRIZE, Now in year three, the Louisiana Film Prize is back and better than ever. More competitors, more prizes, same ass-kicking awesomeness. Get tickets today! Opening Party and Louisiana Music Prize on Oct. 9. www.lafilmprize.com.

OCT. 16: SYMPHONIC STYLE SHOW, 11:30 a.m. at East Ridge Country Club. $50 per person or $500 to sponsor a table of 8. RSVP by Oct. 9. www.shreveportsymphony.com. Call 222-7496.

OCT. 16-19: ROSES IN THE PINEY WOODS, The American Rose Society will hold its fall national convention. Tyler, Texas. Call 800-637-6534 for details.

OCT. 18: BREW, An afternoon of premier beer tasting. Patrons are treated to the finest craft beers allowing them to taste before they buy and indulge in the once-a-year opportunity to sample home brew clubs’ concoctions only available at BREW. For more info and to purchase tickets visit www.shreveportbrew.com.

OCT. 23 - NOV. 29: STATE FAIR OF LOUISIANA, Please join us for the largest livestock show and carnival in the state. Visit www.statefairoflouisiana.com, call 635-1361, or email info@statefairoflouisiana.com.

OCT. 24: THE PLOT THICKENS: A SPINE TINGLING ARTSCARE!, The howling and haunting Artspace Halloween party, ARTSCARE, returns with a frightening theme straight from the storybooks. Come dressed as your favorite character from the literary horror stories that have kept you up at night! Dance all night with Dracula, graze the buffet with Dorian Gray, “Scare-okee” with Pennywise, and party with Poe and other people you know. Best Costume wins two tickets to the Shreveport Regional Arts Council’s Christmas in the Sky Fundraiser: SKY ROCKS on Dec. 13. Also, place your bids in the silent book art auction, designed by local artists. Artspace 710 Texas St, Shreveport. 673-6535.

OCT. 25: METRO PCS BOO ON THE RIVER, Presented by Townsquare Media, this huge outdoor event for the whole family will include trick-or-treat for the kids, costume contest, great prizes, music, games, booth vendors, food vendors, an inflatable zipline, multiple bounce houses, obstacle courses and an inflatable rock wall. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free but additional cost for the zipline, rock wall, bouncies and food vendors. Tickets available at any Metro PCS location. Stoner Park, Shreveport. Call 688-1130.

OCT. 28: SOUTHFIELD SCHOOL’S 23rd ANNUAL PUMPKIN SHINE ON LINE, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Betty Virginia Park, Shreveport. If rain, 4:30-8:30 Oct 29th.

NOV. 15: HIGHLAND JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL, We’re excited to bring to you the best of jazz and blues artists from Louisiana and beyond, featuring our 2014 Highland Jazz & Blues Festival Headliner, Kermit Ruffins of New Orleans’ Basin Street Records. Noon to 5 p.m. Columbia Park, Shreveport. Visit www.highlandjazzandblues.org.

TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS THROUGH DEC. 13: CHRISTMAS IN THE SKY DESIGN VOLUNTEER WORKSHOP, Join the design team to create the beautiful, elaborate sets for the annual Shreveport Regional Arts Council fund-raiser, Christmas in the Sky; this year’s theme is “Sky Rocks!” Reserve a night to host your group of 15 or more for a customized work experience. Free for ages 14 and up. Harrah’s Louisiana Downs Workshop, 8000 E. Texas St., Bossier City. Call 673-6500. 

SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH THROUGH DEC. 13: LOVE CHAPEL ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR, 8-1 p.m. Sale of local artisans and beautifully made crafts of all mediums are available. Life Share Blood Mobile will be available through Sept. 2001 Forest Hills Blvd, Haughton. Contact Celeste at 318-464-1346.

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, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $10. All skill levels welcome. At The Event Place & Hockey Rink, 1902 Alfred Lane, Bossier City, 71112. www.facebook.com/Shreveport.Bossier.Hockey.

EVERY THURSDAY: ZUMBA FITNESS CLASS, Join the party with instructor Katie Ours Tapis. $7 per person, workout attire. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534 or visit www.sandysdance.com. 

FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH: HIGHLAND OPEN STUDIO TOUR, Artist workshops and galleries are open for your perusal with art to make and buy. Free. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours start at 436 Topeka St. Visit http://www.restorehighland.com/.

ONGOING: ABSOLUTE BEGINNER LINE DANCE CLASS, Learn popular line dances and burn calories. Casual dress. $8 per person. 5:30-6:30 p.m. every Monday. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534 or visit www.sandysdance.com.

ONGOING: BOSSIER ANIMAL CONTROL ADOPTION DAYS, Animals in good health are in need of loving homes. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Petsmart, 2630 Beene Blvd., Bossier City. Hand in Paw, Friends of Bossier City Animal Control, needs volunteers to help with the adoption days. Contact Phyllis Whatley at 742-8673 or visit www.bossiercity.org (under animal control adoption).

ONGOING: YOGA CLASSES, in the style of Krishnamacarya; all levels welcome. Class fee is by donation. Mondays 5:45-6:45 p.m.; Tuesdays 5:45-7 p.m. All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 9449 Ellerbe Road.  For class details, call 210-7203.

ONGOING: ADULT DANCE CLASSES, join us every week for a different genre of dance with Louisiana Dance Collective. Class fee is $10 cash only. Like us on Facebook to stay up to date on information about the location, schedule and style of classes or e-mail us at ladancecollective@gmail.com with any questions.Phyllis Whatley at 742-8673 or visit www.bossiercity.org (under animal control adoption).

|  THEATER/PERFORMANCE

SEPT. 18-21 and 25-28: “THE ADDAMS FAMILY,” Stage musical about that “creepy, kooky and altogether ooky” family from the hit television series in which Wednesday Addams has grown up and fallen in love with a normal, respectable boy, something that Gomez tries to hide from Morticia. 8 p.m. Sept. 18-20 and 25-27, 2 p.m. Sept. 21 and 28. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439 for tickets.

SEPT. 20: MAHOGANY ENSEMBLE THEATRE AND INTER CITY ROW MODERN DANCE COMPANY, Mahogany Ensemble Theatre performs a special rendition of “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow is Enuf” on the porches and balconies of the Calanthean Canyon musical houses, and Inter City Row Modern Dance Company performs original choreography utilizing and integrating the Skateable Sculpture public art installation on Texas Avenue. Free. Time to be announced. Calanthean Canyon/Skateable Sculpture, 1001 Texas Ave., Shreveport. 

SEPT. 25-27: “THE BUTLER DID IT!,” Comedy mystery in which a murder takes place at an English manor house, and the evidence points to the butler being the guilty party, but did he really do it? Doors open 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Dinner and show $30; show only at 1 p.m. Saturday matinee $15. Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 1258 Dalzell St., Shreveport. Call 560-5662. 

OCT 2: “LITERARY FRIGHT,” 5:30-7:30 p.m. Readings by area actors and spoken word poets. Free. Artspace 710 Texas St. Shreveport. 673-6535.

OCT. 9-11, 17-18: “NOISES OFF,” This side-splitting farce is about a third-rate theater company whose neurotic personalities, fractured relationships and backstage misbehavior combine to create an evening of absolute mayhem and constant laughter. $18 adults, $15 students/seniors. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 and 17; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18. Emmett Hook Center, 550 Common St., Shreveport. Call 429-6885. StageCenterLA.com.

OCT. 15-19: “THE GIN GAME,” River City Repertory Theatre opens its ninth season with this Pulitzer Prize-winning play which examines the growing relationship between two elderly people in an assisted living situation who come together over a game of cards, starring Academy Award nominee Margaret Avery (“The color Purple”) and local actor Richard Folmer. $35; $10 students with valid ID. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15-18, 3 p.m. Oct. 19. East Bank Theatre, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 868-5888.