|  ART/EXHIBITS

OCT. 12: WOMAN’S DEPARTMENT CLUB ARTIST RECEPTION, Featuring Joy Young and friends: Rosemary Watts, Shelia Chumley, and Mary O’Gywn. Free. 1:30-3:30 p.m. 8020 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 222-4186.

THROUGH OCT. 3: “POSTCARDS FROM THE GULF SOUTH,” Oil paintings by Melinda Gandy of Ocean Springs, Miss. Free. 1-5:30 p.m.Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. 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. 5:30-8:30 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.Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. Meadows Museum of Art. 2911 Centenary Boulevard, Shreveport. Call 869-5011. Visit www.enochdoylejeterart.com.

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. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum. 

THROUGH NOV 29: “DOWN THE PATH WITH PASTELS,” Bossier Arts council welcomes the artists of the Shreveport Pastel Society. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. East Bank Gallery, Bossier City. Visit www.bossierarts.org. 

THROUGH NOV 30: NOLAN H. SIMMONS, Bossier Arts Council welcomes Nolan H. Simmons. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Visit www.bossierarts.org.

ONGOING: PAINTED VIOLINS TOUR STOP, Next stops 4-6 p.m. Oct. 7 at Willis Knighton Pierremont Hospital Lobby and 5-7 p.m. Oct 23 at Moffitt Automotive. 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 to10 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 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. 

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. 

MUDDY WATERS SPORTS BAR: 5000 Benton Road, Bossier City. 741-7635. 

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

THE STAGE AT SILVER STAR: Live entertainment. Schedule: Chris Cagle Oct. 3, Corey Smith Oct. 23, Joe Stampley Nov. 14, Johnny Lee Nov. 21. Gates open at 7 p.m. 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. Call 752-3633.

TREJOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 5795 N. Market St., Shreveport. 929-0299. Wayne’s FM karaoke, 6-10 p.m. Fridays.

|  MUSIC/COMEDY

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

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

OCT. 23: TWANG DARKLEY, live on air on Red River Radio. 7 to 8:15 p.m.

NOV. 15: CHER, The one and only Cher returns to Bossier City with her hugely successful “D2K Tour 2014. 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. $17-$58. 7:30 p.m. at RiverView Theater. www.shreveportsymphony.com. 222-7496.

OCT. 24: “AVE MARIA: A VOCAL CONCERT,” a concert exploring the different transformations of the song “Ave Maria” through history. Featuring opera singer Glenn Fernandez and organist Loralee Culbert. Free. 7-8 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church, 211 Atlantic Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.facebook.com/GlennFernandezTenor.

|  SPECIAL EVENTS

SOCT 2: “JOURNEY TO THE SOUTH PACIFIC,” members only IMAX preview. Free for DNA, Organization, Patron, Donor & Friend of Sci-Port members. $5 for Discovery and Family Plus members. 4, 5 and 6 p.m. Catfish and chicken tender dinner provided by Good Eats, 5-7 p.m. $5.95 children, $10.95 adults. Call 424-8660 to reserve your showtime and/or dinner.

OCT. 4: BILL JOYCE BOOK SIGNING, “A Bean, A Stalk and A Boy Named Jack.” 3-5 p.m. Toy Fair at Pierremont Mall..

OCT. 4:  BLACK & WHITE BALL, “With a Touch of Pink” featuring “Steve Wells Band.” Adults $60 Students $45. Tickets must be purchased in advance. 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 Drive, Shreveport. Call 798-6783 or email usa.dance.shreveport@gmail.com. 

OCT 4: EAST TEXAS OCTOBER FEST, German food, live music, kids activities, and more. Free. Noon to 10 p.m. Four Winds Fair Grounds. For more info visit www.mybreezefm.com

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. 4-11: RED RIVER REVEL, The largest outdoor arts festival in North Louisiana, attracts 150,000+ people to the Shreveport riverfront over the course of eight days. Festival Plaza. Visit www.redriverrevel.com.

OCT. 5-31: MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE PUMPKIN PATCH, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. 7738 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

OCT. 9: LOUISIANA MUSIC PRIZE, Five amazing bands duke it out as our celebrity judges choose our $5,000 winner. Featuring: Lynn Drury, Static Scene, Soul Track Mind and The Devil Anse. 7-1 a.m. $30. Voodoo Café, Shreveport. For tickets visit www.lamusicprize.com.

OCT. 9-12: LOUISIANA FILM PRIZE, Now in year three, the Louisiana Film Prize is back and better than ever. Opening Party and Louisiana Music Prize on Oct. 9. www.lafilmprize.com.

OCT. 11: ASCEND COMBAT, Tickets $20 advance $25 day of.  Doors at 7 p.m., fights start at 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, Shreveport. Call Daphne Blount 934-2096.

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 than 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 15: 2014 MASTER GARDENERS HORTICULTURE SERIES, Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners will feature Chris Wiesinger, president and owner of The Southern Bulb Company. Free and open to the public. 10 a.m. to noon. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. Call 698-0010 or visit www.lsuagcenter.com/nwlamg.

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

OCT. 17: GREAT RAFT ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY, Tickets are now available for the party, which will feature more than nine beers on tap – including “a crazy line-up of fun, new beers and a few ol’ favorites” – as well as food vendors, live music and more. General admission $15 VIP $30. 3-11 p.m. 1251 Dalzell St., Shreveport. For more information, including a list of beers being poured at the party, or to purchase tickets, visit www.greatraftbrewing.com.  

OCT. 18: “A SEARCH FOR TRUTH,” book signing 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Barnes and Noble on Youree, Shreveport.

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 23: TWANG DARKLEY PRESENTS “MARTIAN ARCHEOLOGY,” a multimedia concert with live music and original films. Free. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Hamilton-South Caddo Branch Library, 2111 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport.

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. 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. Call 673-6535.

OCT. 25: MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE FALL CARNIVAL, featuring hayride, games, food, trick or treating, crafts. 5-8 p.m. 7738 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

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. 25 THROUGH NOV. 22: SHREVEPORT FARMERS MARKET, the Fall farmers market is back every Saturday Oct.25 – Nov. 22. 8 to noon. Festival Plaza, Downtown Shreveport.

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

NOV 15 & 16: FRIENDS OF SHREVE MEMORIAL LIBRARY FALL BOOK SALE, Thousands of used books, Cds, DVDs and audio books will be on sale at rock bottom prices.Pre-sale will be 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 15 for the FOL membership price of $5. General public at noon on Nov. 15 and 1 p.m. on Nov 16. Downtown library, 424 Texas St., Shreveport.

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 464-1346.

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: 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).

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).

|  THEATER/PERFORMANCE

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. 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.

OCT. 23-25: “CAPTAIN LOUIE,” Stage Center’s School of performing arts presents a tale of young Louie, the new kid in town. “Captain Louie” is about the ability to make new friends and the importance of old ones. 7 p.m. Oct. 23-24 and 2 and 7 p.m. Oct. 25. $15 adults, $10 seniors/students. Children younger than 12 in costume receive $1 off admission at the door. Call 218-9978 or email stagecenterla@gmail.com.