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| ART/EXHIBITS THROUGH SEPT. 30: EMERGING ARTIST GALLERY

ALY CRAWFORD, works from this local artist who uses her connection with Jesus and her spirituality to guide her paintings. Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310 or visit www.bossierarts.org.

THROUGH SEPT. 30: BRYAN DAUPHIN AND LISA GIBLIN EXHIBIT, the Bossier Arts Council presents these two Louisiana artists with an opening reception from 2-4 p.m. at the Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310 or visit www.bossierarts.org.

THROUGH SEPT. 30: “CENTENARY IN PARIS: A MONUMENTAL EXPERIENCE,” celebrates Centenary’s innovative immersive curriculum. This exhibition features work created by incoming students, as well as monumental original art designed by Professor Bruce Allen, to celebrate the Class of 2020 and a college classroom like no other. Free. The Meadows Museum of Art, Centenary College of Louisiana, 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesdays; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesdays; noon to 4 p.m., Thursdays; 10 a.m. to noon, Fridays; and noon to 4 p.m., Sundays. Call 869-5040 or visit www.centenary. edu/meadows.

THROUGH SEPT. 30: “THE COURT OF KING SKEBAL,” a collaboration by Bossier City multi-disciplinary artist Steve Zihlavsky and Shreveport musician and filmmaker Michael Futreal. Zihlavsky wields his scrap-work creativity to open an imaginary world full of alien creatures and environments, accompanied by an original musical score and soundscape, produced with Futreal’s own hand-built electric and acoustic instruments. Free. The Meadows Museum of Art, Centenary College of Louisiana, 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. Call 869-5040 or visit www.centenary.edu/meadows.

THROUGH SEPT. 30: “ELECTION HUMOURS,” showcases a print series by 18th-century British artist William Hogarth, who pioneered political cartooning and sequential narrative art in Europe. In conjunction with the exhibition, Dr. Mark Leeper will give a related lecture, “Are They Still Hitting the Spot? An Historical Glance at the Use and Effectiveness of Political Ads in Presidential Campaigns,” from 6-7 p.m. Oct. 12, discussing the origins and use of television advertising by presidential candidates, from Eisenhower to Clinton and Trump. The Meadows Museum of Art, Centenary College of Louisiana, 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesdays, noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon Fridays, and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Call 869-5040 or visit www.centenary.edu/meadows.

THROUGH SEPT. 30: DIGIART SHOW, the Bossier Arts Council showcases digital artwork from local professionals and students. By providing a platform to publicly display works created with advanced digital tools and programs. Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

THROUGH NOV. 13: SHARED EARTH: ANCIENT MOUND SITES OF LOUISIANA, this black-and-white photography exhibit features original photographs by Jenny Ellerbe. A reception and book signing will be from 2-4 p.m. on Oct. 16 with the artists and archaeologist Diana Greenlee. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. Call 632-2020 or visit www.laexhibitmuseum. org.

OCT. 21: AMAZING FLOWERS OPENING RECEPTION, The Rainforest Art Foundation is bringing this traveling exhibition from its New York City location to Shreveport that features flowers from various artists. Show will be on display through Dec. 9. Free with suggested $10 donation. 5-7 p.m. 710 Travis St., Shreveport. Call 717-9111 or visit www.rainforestartfoundation.org.

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.

THROUGH NOV. 12: THE ART OF SHAWN BARBER, Shawn Barber is a nationally recognized painter and photographer who studies the tattoo as an art form. This exhibit will include participation by area tattoo artists, demonstrations, school tours and an artist’s talk. artspace, 710 Texas St. http://artspaceshreveport.com.

| BARS/NIGHTLIFE 2JOHNS STEAK & SEAFOOD: 5-10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. 6-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Drew Ley, Tuesdays and Fridays; Winston Hall with bassist Chris Allen, Wednesdays and Thursdays. 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City.

AGAVE: Friday and Saturday night live entertainment. Sept. 30 & Oct. 1, Eric Craig Band, 10p.m.-1a.m.; Oct. 7 & 8, What The Funk, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.; Oct. 14 & 15, Legato Stone, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.; Oct. 21 & 22, The Pack, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.; Oct. 28 & 29, Side FX, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Happy hour Friday-Sunday, 5-7p.m.: 2 for 1 well, wine & draft. No cover. DiamondJacks Casino & Resort, 711 DiamondJacks Blvd., Bossier City. 678-7777.

AURA ULTRA LOUNGE: 205 Texas St., Shreveport. 272-1643

BABY HUEY’S ON THE BAYOU: You Can Be a Star Karaoke, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays. 1709 Sligo Road, Bossier City. 752-9465.

BEARS ON FAIRFIELD: Hwy Lions with Astro Motel, Oct. 14; Castle Jackson Halloween 2016, Oct. 29. 1401 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. 272-1643.

BON TEMPS COFFEE BAR: 450 Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway, Ste. 700, Shreveport. 734-9766. Every Thursday from 7-10 p.m. is Thursday Night Vibes with local singers, songwriters, musicians and performers as they display their talents. Every Friday is Game Night from 7 p.m. to midnight. Every Saturday night is Poetry Nights from 7-10 p.m.

THE BRASS MONKEY: 3104 Youree Drive, Shreveport. 754- 4231. Shows start at 9 p.m.

CELEBRITY LOUNGE: Oct. 1, Flamethrowers; Oct. 4, Vicky Bean - Tildon Guliam Band; Oct. 6, Loxley Band - New Band; Oct. 7, The Night Shift Band; Oct. 8, DJ Crush; Oct. 11, Vicky Bean - Jean Merritt Band; Oct. 12, Front Cover; Oct. 13, Safira with Karaoke; Oct. 15, Identity Crisis; Oct. 15, On the Dancefloor; Oct. 18, Vicky Bean - Tildon Guliam Band; Oct. 19, Pocket Change; Oct. 20, Brofessionals; Oct. 21, Safira Band; Oct. 22, Mayday by Midnight; Oct. 25, Vicky Bean - Justing Merritt Band; Oct. 26, Indigo Soul; Oct. 27, Safira with Karaoke; Oct. 28, Windstorm; and Oct. 29 Vegas Stars. Eldorado Resort Casino, 451 Clyde Fant Parkway. Call 877-602-0711.

CHICAGO/THE HOOKAH ROOM: 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. 118 Texas St., Shreveport. 221-0490.

COVE ON CROSS LAKE: 11:30 a.m. to close Monday through Saturday. 1612 Dilg League Drive (off Lakeshore), Shreveport. 635-0262.

EL POTRILLO MEXICAN RESTAURANT: Wayne’s FM Karaoke, 6-10 p.m. Tuesdays. 6614 Youree Drive, Shreveport.

FROG’S BREATH SALOON: You Can Be a Star Karaoke, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday. 1984 Airline Drive, Bossier City.

FLYING HEART BREWING: Housed in a historic building that was once home to Bossier City’s Fire House No. 6, the tasting room is open 5:30-9:30 p.m. for karaoke and 4-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tours are available at 3:30 p.m. Tours cost $5 and include a pint at the end of the tour. Guests must be 21 or older. Spooky Speakeasy, 6-10 p.m., Oct. 29 with costume contest, live band, tarot card reader, and Ono’s Hawaiian food truck. Free and $1 from every beer goes to support LogJam Stage Company. 700 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

GREAT RAFT BREWING: Open every Wednesday through Friday from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 9 p.m. Free tours are available at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday. 1251 Dalzell, Shreveport.

H&H LOUNGE: Good Vibes Night every Wednesday. Drum Circle, 6-9 p.m.; VJ-DJ music, 9 p.m. to midnight. 717 Hope St, Shreveport. 424-9297.

HANGAR 21: Shows start at 10 p.m. unless otherwise stated. 616 Commerce St. Shreveport. 221-0064.

LEE’S: Acts are 8 p.m. to midnight weekdays, 9 p.m. Fridays and 9:30 p.m. Saturdays. Blues Jam every Monday night. Kandu, Sept. 30. 639 E. Kings Highway, Shreveport. 861-2151.

LEGENDS THEATRE: Oct. 21 & 22, Elvis Explosion; Oct. 28, Strutter: Kiss Tribute Band; Nov. 11, Bret Michaels; Dec. 3, Salute to the Music of Prince. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com. Must be 21 or older. DiamondJacks Casino & Resort, 711 DiamondJacks Blvd., Bossier City. 678-7777.

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

NICKY’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 6:30-10 p.m., Thursdays, Wayne’s FM Karaoke. 1400 Airline Drive, Bossier City.

NOBLE SAVAGE: Open 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dirty Redd’s Jam Session featuring area artists playing all-around good music every Thursday from 8 p.m. to midnight. Dan Garner, 8-10 p.m., Sept. 28; King of Pleasure, 9-11 p.m., Sept. 30. 417 Texas St, Shreveport. 221-1781.

THE OFFICE: Happy hour every day 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Featuring $2 domestics, $2.50 imports and $6 Patron and Jameson. 1303 Shreveport-Barksdale Highway, Shreveport. 216-3346.

PARADISE THEATER, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. 855-346-2489. Bee Gees Gold, Sept. 30, show starts at 8 p.m. Sept. 30, general admission tickets $10.

RIVERDOME: 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City, LA 71111.

SAM’S TOWN LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Free entertainment all month long. Schedule: Topper Voice of Rock, 11 p.m.; Oct. 7, Red Thread, 9:30 p.m.; Oct. 7, Topper Voice of Rock, 10 p.m.; Oct. 8, Red Thread Saturday, 9:30 p.m.; Oct. 8, Topper Voice of Rock, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Oct. 14, Joe Nadeau, 7-11 p.m.; Oct. 14, Gregg Martinez, 6-9:30 p.m.; Oct. 15, Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Oct. 20, Professor Pork Chop and the Dishes, 7-11 p.m. 315 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. 877-429-0711.

TIKI BAR: 639 E. Kings Highway, Shreveport. 868-6355.

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

THE STAGE AT SILVER STAR: Live entertainment. Gates open at 7 p.m. unless stated otherwise. 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. 752-3633.Marc Broussard, Oct. 28. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com.

SUPERIOR’S STEAKHOUSE: 6-10 p.m. Kenny Bill Stinson on Wednesdays and Fridays; Haley Brooke on Thursdays; Nathaniel Hooten on Saturdays. 855 Pierremont Road No. 120, Shreveport. 219-4123.

SUPERIOR GRILL: Live music. The Classified, Sept. 29; Robert Duncan Band, Sept. 30. 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-3243.

WHAT’S ON TAP: Happy hour daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Showing college football on 15 different TVs and 33 beers on tap. 1207 Shreveport-Barksdale Highway, Shreveport 869-2422.

WHAT’S ON TAP II: Happy hour daily 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Serving food and showing college football on 18 different TVs and 23 beers on tap. 2369 Airline Drive Bossier City. 747-5505.

WHISKEY ROADHOUSE: Hours are noon to midnight Sunday; 6 p.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday; 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays karaoke. Austin Gilliam, Sept. 28; Bayou Boogie Band, Sept. 29; CulverHouse, Sept. 30. Horseshoe Casino, 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City, LA 71111.

| MUSIC/COMEDY SEPT. 30: I LOVE THE ’90S, This throwback tour featuring Vanilla Ice, Salt N Peppa, All 4 One, Tone Loc, Coolio and Rob Base is coming to the CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Drive, Bossier City. www.ticketmaster.com. Call 747-2501.

OCT. 12: OCTONAUTS, This action-packed and interactive theater features brand new and fan favorite songs. $48.50, $38.50 and $28.50. Reserved seating. 6 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster outlets. Call 841-4000.

OCT. 15: KEITH SWEAT, with special guest H-Town and Bobby V. $153, $63, $53. Reserved seating. Doors open 7 p.m.; show 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster outlets. Call 841-4000.

OCT. 16: ZZ TOP, American rock band is coming to Shreveport. $79. $69, $59, $49. Reserved seating. Doors open 7 p.m.; show 8 p.m. Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster outlets. Call 841-4000.

OCT. 21: LEGENDS OF SOUTHERN HIP HOP, featuring Mystikal, Juvenile, 8 Ball & MJG, Trick Daddy, Bub B and Paster Troy. $55-$75. 7 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. www.ticketmaster.com. Call 747-2501.

OCT. 22: JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY performs at 8 p.m. at Paradise Theatre. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets: $30, $35 and $50. Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. Call 698-7177.

OCT. 22: RACHMANINOFF RHAPSODY WITH ANDERSON & ROE, the duo piano artists have taken the Internet by storm – come here what all the excitement is about. The program features the all-time favorite “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.” Enjoy them making beautiful music together. Performance begins at 7:30 p.m. RiverView Theatre, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Tickets: 222-8863. $19-$65 and must be purchased by phone at 222-8863.

OCT. 25: BOB DYLAN AND HIS BAND, legendary folk singer Bob Dylan is coming to Shreveport. 8 p.m. Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport. www.ticketmaster. com.

OCT. 28: MARC BROUSSARD -- FINAL FRIDAY. Performance begins at 8 p.m. in the Paradise Theatre. Doors open at 7 p.m. General admission tickets $10. Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. Call 698-7177.

OCT. 29: GAITHER VOCAL BAND, featuring Bill Gaither, Wes Hampton, David Phelps, Adam Bracc, Todd Suttles and other special guests. $28, $38, $72. Reserved seating. Doors open at 5 p.m.; show time 6 p.m. Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster outlets. Call 841-4000.

NOV. 2: GAVIN DEGRAW & ANDY GRAMMER, $49.50, $42.50 and $35. General admission on floor; reserved seating all other sections. 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster outlets. Call 841-4000.

NOV. 16: JEFF DUNHAM, Comedian and ventriloquist, along with his cast of hilarious characters are set to embark on the second leg of the “Perfectly Unbalanced” Tour. $49.50. 7:30 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center, Drive, Bossier City. Call 1-800-653-8000 or visit www.ticketmaster. com.

DEC. 11: MAXWELL & MARY J. BLIGE, on the King and Queen of Hearts Tour, two beloved R&B artists hit the stage in Bossier City. $45-$235. 7 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Drive, Bossier City. Tickets on www.ticketmaster.com.

ONGOING: SHREVEPORT HOUSE CONCERT SERIES: Shows begin at 7 p.m. 1508 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. 670-3567. Go to www.shreveporthouseconcerts.org.

| THEATER SEPT. 29-OCT. 2: “THE RISE AND RISE OF DANIEL ROCKET,” directed by Logan Sledge. “The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket” depicts the beauty and the brutality of youth, and how we lose our childlike ambition to dream and achieve the impossible as a necessary evil of growing up. Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 22, 2 p.m. Marjorie Lyons Playhouse on the campus of Centenary College. 2700 Woodlawn Ave., 869-5242. Purchase tickets online:

Centenary.edu/playhouse/tickets.

OCT. 2: STAGE CENTER GENERAL AUDITIONS, Seeking actors for two plays, “The 39 Steps” and “Peter and the Starcatchers.” Actors ages 16 and older asked to read sides from the appropriate script. 2 p.m. Stage Center Studios at the Highland Center, 520 Olive St., Ste. A-01, Shreveport. Call 218-9978.

OCT. 7: NEIL SIMON FESTIVAL’S “DRIVING MISS DAISY,” A warm-hearted, humorous and affecting study of the unlikely relationship between an aging, crotchety white Southern lady, and a proud, soft-spoken black man. Starring Charlene Tilton of “Dallas” TV fame and Clarence Gilyard of “Walker, Texas Ranger.” $55.50, $45.50, $35.50. 8 p.m. The Strand, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555 or visit www.thestrandtheatre.com. 

OCT. 13-15, 20-22: “SEUSSICAL (THE MUSICAL),” “Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’ best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! $15. 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. Sundays. Performing Arts Theatre, Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 East Texas St., Bossier City. Call 678-6021 or visit www.bpcc.edu/theatre/boxoffice.

OCT: 23: STAGE CENTER GENERAL AUDITIONS, seeking actor/ singer/dancers for “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” and “American Idiot.” Performers 15 and older will learn dance combination and may be asked to sing. 2 p.m. Stage Center Studios at the Highland Center, 520 Olive St., Ste. A-01, Shreveport. Call 218-9978.

NOV. 12: PUCCINI’S “LA BOHEME,” Shreveport Opera presents the passionate, timeless and indelible story of love among young artists in Paris can stake its claim as the world’s most popular opera performed with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra. $20-$90. 7:30 p.m. RiverVeiw Theater, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Visit www. shreveportsymphony.com or call 227-8863.

NOV. 18: LIVE AND LET DIE, a symphonic tribute to the music of Paul McCartney. $39.50 $32.50 $20.50. 8 p.m. The Strand, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555 or visit www. thestrandtheatre.com.

NOV. 19: A TRIBUTE TO ELLA FITZGERALD, Carmen Bradford, one of the greatest jazz vocalists alive today, joins the Shreveport Symphony to pay tribute to “The First Lady of Song.” $16-$65. RiverView Theater, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportsymphony.com or call 227-8863.

DEC. 1: FACE THE MUSICAL, a full-throttle journey traversing the struggles, triumphs and fears of young artists navigating the worlds of dance, music and theater. $72.50 $59.50 $42.50. 8 p.m. The Strand, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226- 8555 or visit www.thestrandtheatre.com.

DEC. 9: SHANGHAI ACROBATS OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, The Shanghai Acrobats have become one of the most influential and competitive acrobatic companies in China. They have won numerous awards in acrobatic and circus competitions at home and abroad. $42.50, $35.50 $25.50. 8 p.m. The Strand, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555 or visit www. thestrandtheatre.com.

DEC. 17: HOLIDAY SWING WITH BYRON STRIPLING, Ring in the holidays with Byron Stripling and the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra as they light up the stage with everyone’s favorite seasonal tunes. $20, $45, $55, $65. 7:30 p.m. Shreveport Riverview Theatre, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Visit www. shreveportsymphony.com or call 227-8863.

| SPECIAL EVENTS THROUGH DEC. 17: BOSSIER CITY FARMERS’

MARKET, Pierre Bossier Mall parking lot, with more than 200 vendors that include farmers with fresh fruits and vegetables, makers, hobbyists, baked goods, entrepreneurs, crafters, artists, restaurants, food trucks with Louisiana cooking and much more. The family-friendly event is free, open to the public from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and has ample convenient parking located in the south parking lot of Pierre Bossier Mall, 2950 E. Texas St., Bossier City. Visit www. bossiercityfarmersmarket.com

SEPT. 28: SHREVEPORT BOSSIER GUILD MEMBERSHIP TEA, with three guilds participating, Little Theatre Guild, Symphony Guild and Opera Guild. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Elston Estate, 6800 Querbes Drive, Shreveport.

SEPT. 28: ANNUAL GUILD MEMBERSHIP TEA will be held at the Elston estate on Querbes Drive. The participating guilds and hosts are (respectively): The Little Theatre Guild, President Sue Wyche; the Symphony Guild, President Sherry Pendley; and the Opera Guild, President Susannah Poljak. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 6800 Querbes Drive.

SEPT. 3O THROUGH OCT. 2: “QUILTING IS MY ART” ANNUAL RED RIVER QUILT SHOW (part of the Red River Revel Arts Festival). 200+ quilts and quilted items on display from juried selections. Featured quilter is Sylvia Neal of Haughton, La. Demonstrations, silent auction and door prizes will be ongoing. Tickets for “Midnight in the Garden” quilt raffle $1 each. Hours: Friday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m. to 6 pm.; Saturday, Oct. 1, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 2, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday admission $5; Sat. and Sun. included in Red River Revel ticket. Riverview Hall, 200 Clyde Fant Pkwy.

OCT. 1-30: THE JUNIOR LEAGUE PUMPKIN PATCH AT PROVENANCE, join the fun with hayrides, crafts, face painting, photo sessions, festivals, costume

OCT. 1-8: RED RIVER REVEL ARTS FESTIVAL, Enjoy national headliners, local and regional bands, and artistic performers on four stages along with 108 visual artist booths, 23 food booths and entire areas dedicated to fun at Revel 41! $5 on weekends and after 5:30 p.m. on weekdays, free on Monday, and free any day with a valid military ID. Eight-day passes, which include admission to the entire festival, may be purchased for $10. Visitwww. RedRiverRevel.com.

OCT. 1: ST. PIUS X LADIES GUILD ANNUAL STYLE SHOW & LUNCHEON, see the 2016 new fall fashions from Dillard’s of St. Vincent’s Mall with lunch and door prizes. $25. Noon to 2 p.m. Trinity Heights Baptist Church, 3820 Old Mooringsport Road, Shreveport. Call Earline Davis at 453-5700.

OCT. 5: SHREVEPORT DOWNTOWN ARTWALK, Downtown Development Authority and downtown business partners host this art walk the first Wednesday of the month. Each month see new spaces and different parts of downtown. All Art Walk map holders will get into the Red River Revel for free. Free. 5-8 p.m. For a map and location stops visit www.downtownshreveport.com.

OCT. 5: THE COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM & DRUG ABUSE (CADA)will host its eighth annual dinner and will feature speaker and best-selling author Brian Cuban. Cuban’s book, “Shattered Image,” details his struggle with body dysmorphic disorder which in turn led to a battle with addiction. The event will be held at Shreveport Convention Center from 6-10 p.m. For sponsorship tables or reservations, call 222-8511 or visit www.cadanwla.org.

OCT. 6, 13, 20, 27: PROVENANCE FALL FARMERS’ MARKETS & CONCERTS, Farmers, artisans, crafters and makers of all varieties will offer fresh produce, meats, dairy products, handmade items, art, ready-to-eat foods and much more. Free. 5 to 8 p.m. Windrush Park, Provenance Community, 1968 Bridgewater Ave., Shreveport.

OCT. 7: TWILIGHT TALKIES: “ALADDIN,” R.W. Norton Art Gallery will show the Disney classic on the front lawn of the museum. Bring chairs and blankets. Food trucks available with food for purchase. Free. Lawn open, 7 p.m., movie starts at 8 p.m. R. W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Call 865-4201. Visit www.norton.org.

OCT. 8: ARKLATEX GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING, The featured speaker is Leonard Gresens, investments advisor, historian and collector. His presentation will be “Old Tokens and Other Nostalgia of Shreveport.” Genealogist Jim Johnson will present an overview of the 1880 - 1940 U.S. Census. Free. 1-3 p.m. Randle T. Moore Center, 3101 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. Call 746-1851 or e-mail jjohnson747@suddenlink.net.

OCT. 15: CRUISIN’ IN GRAND CANE, Antique, classic and street rod car show and tractor show with food, music, souvenirs and door prizes. Free. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Grand Cane. Call 858-2556 or visit www.cruisiningrandcane@gmail.com.

OCT. 15: RUN WITH THE NUNS 10, celebrate the 10th anniversary of RWTN with this annual motorcycle rally and bicycle tour. Tickets include Silver Star breakfast, lunch, ride, blessing and religious medal. $25 riders, $20 non-riders. 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Stage at Silver Star Smokehouse, 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. Call 681-6781 or visit www. ChristusFoundationShreveportBossier.org.

OCT. 22: 5TH ANNUAL AUTUMN FESTIVAL: ASIAN STREET FOOD, featuring decorations from different asian countries with a canopy of Indian umbrellas, authentic Asian cuisine, and Indian dances and a celebration of Diwali of Lights with a fireworks display. Free. 5-9 p.m. The Asian Gardens of Shreveport, 800 Texas Ave., Shreveport. Call 401-8078 or 469-0677.

OCT. 22: MINI MAKERS FAIRE, whether you’re a crafter, coder or performer, this event will empower makers to participate in show-and-tell in categories such as engineering, arts and crafts, homesteading, science, young makers and others. 9 a.m. Sci-Port Discovery Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Visit shreveportmakerfaire.com.

OCT. 22: SPEAKEASY: A PROHIBITION PARTY, In honor of Scarlett Passions : Bellocq’s Storyville, R. W. Norton Art Gallery is throwing a party! Come join us as we celebrate a riproaring time of scandal, glamour and risky business straight out of the 1920s with a viewing of one of the three Vaudeville variety shows. $45. 6 p.m. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Call 865-4201. Visit www.norton.org.

OCT. 27: OPERA DINNER FEATURING “LA BOHEME” CAST, enjoy an evening of fine wine, exquisite cuisine, and thrilling opera! Enjoy great music as you meet the principal artists of the “La Boheme” production. $80. 6:30 p.m. Shreveport Club, 410 Travis Street, Shreveport. Call 227-9503 or visit www. shreveportopera.org.

OCT. 29: BINGO ON THE BAYOU, this inaugural fundraiser for Catholic Charities of North Louisiana will feature catering from Silver Star Smokehouse, beer sampling from Great Raft Brewing and a silent auction. Local priests and Bishop Michael G. Duca will serve as bingo callers. $50. 6 p.m. 601 Spring Street, Shreveport. Call 865-0200 ext. 101 or visit www.ccnla.org.

OCT. 29: PROOF, an evening of premier scotch, whiskey, bourbon and rum tastings featuring an exclusive hand-rolled cigars tent, live music and silent auction. $125. 7 to 10 p.m. Supper Club, 610 Commerce St., Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportproof.com.

OCT. 29: A PANT HOOT AFFAIR, Chimp Haven’s annual gala with a masquerade theme with mysterious fun, dinner, auctions and dancing with The Big Daddy Band. 7 p.m. Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino, 315 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Visit www.chimphaven.org.

NOV. 2: SHREVEPORT DOWNTOWN ARTWALK: Downtown Development Authority and downtown business partners host this art walk the first Wednesday of the month. Each month see new spaces and different parts of downtown. Free. 5 to 8 p.m. For a map and location stops visit www.downtownshreveport. com.

NOV. 5: CELEBRATING FAMILY CAREGIVERS EVENT, a community event recognizing family caregivers with a Caregiver of the Year award named. Light refreshments and door prizes. Free. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. South Caddo Library Branch, 2111 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport. Call 635-7335.

NOV. 9: LOYOLA COLLEGE PREP 2016 STYLE SHOW, while attendees dine on a catered lunch, the Loyola Senior Class of 2017 will model fashions from local merchants. $35 preorder and $45 at the door. 11 a.m. Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo St., Shreveport. Visit https://lcpstyleshow2016.eventbrite.com

NOV. 22: HOLIDAY GREEK PASTRY SALE, this annual sale is approaching. Pre-orders are highly recommended and will receive priority in availability. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. St. George Activities Center, 542 Wichita, Shreveport. Visit www.gosaintgeorge. org. Call 747-4478.

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& RESORT: 711 Diamondjacks Blvd., Bossier City. 678-7777. New members receive up to a $100 refund in the mail. Mail offer based on play. See Rewards Club for details. Restrictions apply. Come in on your birthday, swipe your Rewards Club card and receive a present from us! $70,000 TVs & Touchdowns – cash and JackPlay drawings from 7 to 10 p.m. every Friday & Saturday. Win a pair of pro football game tickets at 11 p.m. every Friday. Win a 60” flat-screen TV at 11 p.m. every Saturday. 10X Entries every Monday toward weekend drawings! Pick a Prize every Sunday. Win a mystery gift with 100 points! Enroll at MACK. The Prize is Right Tuesdays with guaranteed winner with every play from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Lots of free play, prizes and more! Enroll at MACK with 10 slot points. Lucky Wheel Wednesdays – 32 cash and JackPlay winners every week from 5 to 8 p.m. Double prizes for Chairman. Enroll at MACK. Mystery Entry Multiplier Thursdays where you can get up to 10X entries towards the weekend drawings! Enroll at MACK.10X Points every Friday from 8 to 10 p.m. 10X points for Rewards Club card holders. Prize Vault where you can win free slot play, cash and prizes all month long from 10 to 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. One Free play every day! October promotions: 100K Fab Fall Giveaway with cash and JackPlay drawings from 7-10 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. Win a Ford F-150 Truck at 11 p.m. on Oct. 29. 10X Entries every Monday towards weekend drawings! Mystery Point Multiplier is from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Sunday. Get more cash back at the machine. Enroll at MACK. Multiplier caps at 200 points. Pumpkin Pick Tuesdays is from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Guaranteed winner with every play. Lots of free play, prizes and more! Enroll at MACK with 10 slot points. Haunted Hot Seat is from 5-8 p.m. every Wednesday. Be in the right seat and win $100 in promo chips or slot play! Double prizes for Chairman! Entry Multiplier Thursdays with 5x Chairman 3X Platinum 2X Gold entries toward weekend drawings! Enroll at MACK. 10X Points is from 8-10 p.m. every Friday. 10X points for Rewards Club card holders. Columbus Day Jackplay Journey isi at 4 p.m. on Oct. 10. Win $10, $25 or $100 in JackPlay! Enroll at MACK. Halloween Jack O’ Play starts at 4 p.m. on Oct. 31. Receive a sweet Halloween treat marked with $10, $25 or $100 JackPlay! Enroll at MACK. Chick Tac Toe is from 12-6 p.m. every day. Challenge Cluckie to a game of Tic-Tac- Toe! Win up to $1,000 cash! Beat Cluckie and get a free T-shirt! Everyone’s a winner!

LEGENDS BUFFET SPECIALS: Seafood Buffet Friday and Saturday night $21.99 all-you-can-eat seafood buffet (with Rewards Club card). 50 percent off Legends Buffet every Monday and Tuesday for guests 50 years of age or older. Salute to our Troops with 25 percent off every day. Must have military ID (active or retired) to receive discount. Not valid on holidays. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

ELDORADO RESORT CASINO: 451 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. 877-602- 0711. The Key $40,000 Cash Giveaway October 1: Will you unlock the $10,000 jackpot during The Key Cash Giveaways? Play Sept. 25 through Oct. 1 to earn 10x entries Sunday through Thursday and 5x entries Friday and Saturday. Activate your entries by swiping your Club Eldorado card at the swipe stations beginning at 3 pm. Every 15 minutes from 4 p.m. until midnight, qualifiers will select a key to a box on the prize board. Key holders will take home prizes ranging from $250 to $5,000, but only one key unlocks the grand prize of $10,000 cash! Up to 33 players will win. For complete promotional details, stop by Club Eldorado. Flatscreen Football Fantasy: Samsung Smart HDTV Giveaways. Eldorado is bringing this footballs season to your living room—in HD! Come in for your chance to score a 58” Samsung Smart HDTV! Drawings will be held on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 7-8 and Oct. 28-29. Play all week leading up to each drawing date to earn entries! Winners will be drawn every 20 minutes from 9 p.m. until 11 p.m. each Friday and 6 p.m. until 11:40 p.m. each Saturday. Up to 50 players will win a 58” Samsung Smart HDTV! Stop by Club Eldorado for complete details. Spin-N-Win Cash Giveaways Oct. 14 and Oct. 21: Winning cash has never been more fun! Step right up and give it a whirl during our Spin-N-Win Cash Giveaways! Swipe your Club Eldorado card each drawing day to activate your entries. One winner will be drawn every 15 minutes from 4:15 p.m. until midnight. Give the wheel your best spin (at least two rotations!), see where the pointer lands, and take home a cash prize ranging from $100 to $1,000. Up to 32 players will win. For complete promotional details, stop by Club Eldorado.

HARRAH’S LOUISIANA DOWNS: 8000 E. Texas St., Bossier City. 742-5555. Return Rewards. Total Rewards Members that earn 100 Tier Credits in a day will receive at least $5 in Free Slot Play. The Free Slot Play offer will be e-mailed to the member within four days and can be downloaded to any slot machine. Member must read and accept e-mailed offer and redeem within 24 hours of receiving e-mail at the Total rewards Kiosk. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. See Total Rewards® for details. Monopoly Chance Reward Credit Multiplier – every Monday and Wednesday, Total Rewards members can swipe their card at the Promotions Kiosk to receive a Reward Credit Multiplier. Total Rewards members have a chance to win up to a 100X multiplier: Gold & Platinum guests are guaranteed at least 3X multiplier; Diamond guests are guaranteed at least 5X multiplier; Seven Star guests are guaranteed at least a 7X multiplier. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. See Total Rewards® for details. 2X Return Rewards – Every Tuesday earn 100 Tier Credits in one day and receive at least $10 in Free Slot Play. Total Rewards members can swipe card at the kiosks next to Total Rewards Cage. Total Reward members will receive bonus Free Slot Play via e-mail. Guests can download the Free Slot Pay to any machine. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate.

HARRAH’S CLUB- BUFFET DINING: Harrah’s Club offers our guests an all-day buffet dining experience for a great price, just $19.99 per person. Harrah’s Club is open on Saturdays. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made through Racing Publications. The Buffet offering begins at noon and ends each Saturday at 5 p.m.

HORSESHOE BOSSIER CITY HOTEL AND CASINO:

711 Horseshoe Blvd, Bossier City, LA 71111. 742-0711. Return Rewards All Total Rewards Members must earn 100 Tier Credits each promotional day to activate.Total Reward members will receive bonus free slot play via e-mail within four days and can be downloaded to any slot machine. (Must accept e-mail and download from a smartphone.) Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. See Total Rewards® for details. Monopoly Change Reward Credit Multiplier. See Total Rewards® for details.

DARE DAYCLUB: Dare is open daily to the public from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Admission is $10 at the gate. Must be 21 years old to enter.

SAM’S TOWN HOTEL AND CASINO SHREVEPORT:

315 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. 877-429-0711. Take home scary-good winnings at Sam’s Town with $60,000 Pumpkin Patch Pick, Witches Brew Kiosk Game and more in October. Promotions: $60,000 Pumpkin Patch Pick – Saturdays in October from 6-10 p.m. Every hour, three lucky guests will be selected to pick a pumpkin from one of three patches for the chance to win $5,000 in cash! Guests can earn 5x entries on Mondays in October and all B Connected members will automatically receive one free entry. Guests can earn additional entries for every 100 points earned on promotional days. Deposit your entries at a kiosk or by playing the hour before the drawing. Spooky Mystery Multiplier: Sundays in October from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Guests can receive a free mystery multiplier by swiping their B Connected card at any promotional kiosk on Sundays from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. See B Connected for more details. Young at Heart 50+ Slot Tournaments: Mondays in October guests 50 years old or better can play in the weekly tournament for a chance to win the top prize of $150 in slot dollars. Registration begins at 8 a.m. each Monday and the tournament starts at 9 a.m. Guests must swipe their B Connected card at any promotional kiosk to print their entry voucher. See B Connected for more details. Plus, Young at Heart guests can also earn 5x bonus points on penny games each Wednesday in October. Points earned on video poker are not valid for the promotion. A maximum of 100,000 bonus points will be awarded. Witches Brew Kiosk Game: Saturday, Oct. 8 from noon to 6 p.m. Guests who earn 200 points on Saturday, Oct. 8 can swipe their B Connected card at any promotional kiosk for their chance to win $2,000 slot dollars! Haunted Hot Seat: Sunday, Oct. 30 from noon to 6 p.m. One guest will be selected every 15 minutes from noon to 6 p.m. to win $250 in slot dollars or promotional chips. Guests must be playing a slot machine or table game with their B Connected card during drawing hours to be eligible.

MARGARITAVILLE CASINO AND RESORT: 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. 855-346-2489. Play Margaritaville Millions everyday: Over $3 million in prizes awarded! Free swipe daily, instant prizes. Two free slot plays every Wednesday. Play and Get – All-in-one blanket Mon.-Thrus. in October. Earn 400 base points on any one day Mon., Tues., Wed., or Thurs. in October and receive your Margaritaville All-in-one blanket while supplies last! See the Players Club for details. Beach Bum Club: Tuesdays, breakfast guests age 50+ only, 7 -10:30 a.m. $5.99 breakfast at World Tour Buffet. Lunch: Guests age 50+ only, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., $12.99 lunch at World Tour Buffet. 2X Play Wednesdays: Receive two free game plays on Wednesdays only! $25,000 Paws in Paradise Adoption Event: Sunday, Oct. 2, from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m., Paradise Theater. Adopt a Pet from area animal rescues. Enter your pet in our costume contest – Top prize is $250 to PetSmart! Low cost microchipping. Face painting for children. Food and T-shirts available for purchase, with net proceeds benefitting local rescues. $20,000 Treasure Your Chest – Black Jack Tournaments (a tournament series to benefit the Making Strides Foundation). Every Thursday, Oct. 6, 13, 20, & 27, win a share of $5,000 in promotional chips weekly! Register at Pit 1 from 4-7 p.m. Preliminary rounds 5-8 p.m. (Top of every hour.) Beach Club Pit Finale Rounds – 9 p.m., Beach Club Pit. Help us support Breast Cancer Awareness! Register for your tournament round and receive a free Margaritaville Resort Casino T-shirt. All proceeds to benefit the Making Strides Foundation of Northwest Louisiana. $200,000 Fireball Hot Seat: Oct. 14 & 15, and Oct. 28 & 29. No Activation required, 8 p.m.-midnight, casino floor. Five random seat positions will be pulled every 15 minutes. Prizes range from $100 - $10,000 in free play or promotional chips!