ENTERTAINMENT/FUN/THEATER/DANCE/MUSIC/CASINOS

| ART/EXHIBITS THROUGH AUG. 13: “PHASES –A MOONBOT

STUDIOS RETROSPECTIVE,” This exhibit celebrates the art and artists of Moonbot Studios. Artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. 617- 6535.

THROUGH AUG. 21: “DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: ALICE VISITS THE NORTON,” is centered on the Salvador Dali lithographs and celebrates the cultural influence of Lewis Carroll’s classic children’s books at R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Call Emily at 865- 4201, Ext.130.

THROUGH AUG. 28: GEORGE RODRIGUE FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS ART CONTEST: LOUISIANA CELEBRATES CARNIVAL, This exhibit will feature Louisiana-themed work from the top finalists from high school juniors and seniors across the state. R. W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Call 865- 4201.

THROUGH AUG. 31: “GROUNDED AND ROOTED ... IN THE CENTENARY ARCHIVES, 1885 2014,” The exhibit includes archival sources documenting such buildings as First United Methodist Church (Houma, La.), Brown Memorial Chapel at Centenary College, and the first home constructed by the Retired Ministers Homes Board in Ruston. Whited Room lobby of Bynum Commons at Centenary College, 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. Call 869- 5462.

THROUGH AUG. 20: CRITICAL MASS 4 WINNERS’ EXHIBITS, Ashley Havird, winner of the literary award, and Devin Rachul McClintic, winner of the visual art award, will have their exhibits displayed at artspace, 710 Texas Ave., Shreveport. Call 673 6535.

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. Opening reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. on Aug. 13. 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 to 4 p.m. at the Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741- 8310 or visit www.bossierarts.org.

THROUGH SEPT. 2: SHREVEPORT ART CLUB ANNUAL JURIED SHOW EXHIBIT, this year 24 artists will participate in the 95th annual show at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Rd., Shreveport. An opening reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. on Aug. 7. Call 632-2020 or visit www. laexhibitmuseum.org.

AUG. 5: RALPH EGGLESTON ANIMATION WORKSHOP, Ralph Eggleston, known for his work with Pixar Animation Studios, “Wall-E,” “For the Birds,” “Inside Out,” “Monsters, Inc.” &“Toy Story,” will be holding an Animation Workshop, 2 pm – 4:30 p.m. @ artspace. Seating is limited and expected to run out.

AUG. 11: “WAM (WINE, ART, MUSIC),” this quarterly event features wine tasting, food pairings and music from the Shreveport Symphony with feature artist Kit Gilbert. $25 per person. 1800 Prime Steakhouse inside Boomtown Casino and Hotel, 300 Riverside Drive, Bossier City. Call 741 -0711 or visit www. bossierarts.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.

| BARS/NIGHTLIFE 2JOHNS STEAK & SEAFOOD: 5 to 10 p.m.

Tuesday through Thursday. 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Drew Ley, Tuesdays and Fridays; Winston Hall, Wednesdays; Winston Hall; Chris Allen “Jazz Night,” Thursdays. 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City.

AGAVE: Happy hour every day 5 to 7 p.m.; two-for-one well, wine and draft. All shows are 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Pack, Aug. 5, 6; Flashback 5, Aug. 12,13; Legato Stone, Aug. 19, 20; Ambush, Aug. 26, 27. DiamondJacks Casino &Resort.

AURA ULTRA LOUNGE: 205 Texas St., Shreveport. 272- 1643 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. Flow Tribe, Aug. 5; The Seratones, Aug. 12; Sweet Crude, Aug. 13; Space Rockerz, Aug. 19; Cha Wa, Aug. 20; Rebirth Brass Band, Sept. 16.

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: 1401 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport 272 -1643.

BON TEMPS COFFEE BAR: 450 Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway, Ste. 700, Shreveport. 734 -9766. Every Thursday from 7 to 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 12 a.m. Every Saturday night is Poetry Nights from 7 to 10 p.m.

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

BREAKTIME BAR: Live local music and cold drinks with no cover charge. Shane Metts Trio, 6200 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport.

CELEBRITY LOUNGE: Enjoy fantastic drink specials in Allure and Celebrity. Live music Wed. through Sat. Happy hour in Celebrity every night from 5 to 7 p.m. Two -for-one drinks. Eldorado Resort Casino.

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 to 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 to 9:30 p.m. for karaoke and 4 to 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. 700 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

GREAT RAFT BREWING: Open every Thursday and Friday from 4 to 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 to 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, Betty Lewis & the Executives, Aug. 5, 26; Jess & Chuck, Aug. 6; Kandu, Aug. 12, 20; Lost Boys, Aug. 13; Thunder Mouse, Aug. 19; Jason Sepulvado, Aug. 27. 639 E. Kings Hwy., Shreveport. 861- 2151.

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

NICKY’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 6:30 to 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. 417 Texas St, Shreveport. 221- 1781. A.J. and Two Tone Blues Band, Aug. 6.

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 Hwy., Shreveport. 216 -3346.

PARADISE THEATER, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. 855-346-2489. Delbert McClinton, 8 p.m., Aug. 20; Gin Blossoms, 8 p.m., Aug. 26. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com.

RIVERDOME: 711 Horseshoe Blvd, Bossier City, LA 71111. Hollywood’s Greatest Game Shows with Bob Eubanks, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., Aug. 6; Billy Currington, Aug. 20.

SAM’S TOWN LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Thunder Mouse, 7 to 11 p.m., Aug. 4; Miles Flat, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Aug. 5, 6; Milton Patton, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Aug. 5, 6; Robert Duncan, 7 to 11 p.m., Aug. 11; Front Cover, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Aug. 12, 13; Live 5, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Aug. 12,13; Billy Holt 7 to 11 p.m., Aug. 18, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Aug. 19, 20; Caravan, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Aug. 19, 20; Parker James, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Aug. 26, 27; Topper Voice of Rock, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Aug. 26, 27. 315 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport. 877- 429 -0711.

THE STAGE AT SILVER STAR: Live entertainment. Gates open at 7 p.m. unless stated otherwise. 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. 752 -3633.

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

TREJOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT: Wayne’s FM Karaoke, 6 to 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 Rd., Bossier City. 752 -3633. Better Than Ezra, Aug. 13; Turnpike Troubadours, Aug. 26.

SUPERIOR’S STEAKHOUSE: 6 to 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. 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 Hwy., 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 Sundays noon to midnight; Mon. through Thurs. 6 p.m. to midnight; Fridays and Saturdays 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. karaoke. Horseshoe Casino, 711 Horseshoe Blvd, Bossier City, LA 71111. Stereo Radio Blues Band, Aug. 5; Red Thread, Aug. 6; Robert Duncan Band, Aug. 7; Pro Karaoke with DJ Reno, Aug. 9, 16, 23, 30; Ryan Reid, Aug. 10; Caravan, Aug. 11; Ambush, Aug. 12, 13; Gene Evans Band, Aug. 14; Total Choice, Aug. 18; Relentless, Aug. 19; Flashback 5, Aug. 20; The Bluebirds, Aug. 21; River City Kings, Aug. 25; Culverhouse, Aug. 26; Hipshot, Aug. 27; Darrin Morris Band, Aug. 28.

| MUSIC/COMEDY AUG. 12: BLUE OYSTER CULT, One of the greatest genre- bending pioneers of rock and roll is coming the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport. They have sold more than 24 million albums worldwide. $103, $78, $58 and $40.50. 7 p.m. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster outlets. Call 841- 4000.

AUG. 26: RESTLESS HEART, American Country band best known for hits like “Til I Loved You,” “When She Cries,” and “I’ll Still Be Loving You.” $20. 8 p.m. Legends Theatre inside DiamondJacks Casino and Hotel, 711 DiamondJacks Blvd., Bossier City.

AUG. 20: DELBERT MCCLINTON, Margaritaville Casino. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets on sale now at Ticketmaster or at the Event Registration Center’s Will Call, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

AUG 26: GIN BLOSSOMS – FINAL FRIDAY, Margaritaville Casino. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets on sale now at Ticketmaster or at the Event Registration Center’s Will Call, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

SEPT. 9: THE NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, multiplatinum recording artists visit Shreveport on their 50th anniversary tour. $52.50, $42.50. 8 p.m. The Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. www.thestrandtheatre.com.

SEPT. 20: NEEDTOBREATHE, This American Christian rock band is coming to the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium with special guests Mat Kearney, John Mark McMillan and Welshly Arms. $49.50, $39.50, $29.50. Reserved seating. 7 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster outlets. Call 841- 4000.

SEPT. 24: WAYNE BRADY, entertainer, musician, comedian and former talk show host will hit the stage at Paradise Theater. Tickets start at $40 via Ticketmaster. Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. Call 698- 7177.

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.

SEPT. 23: 3 DOORS DOWN, This multi- platinum rock alternative band will hit the stage. $65, $55 and $35. 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd, Shreveport. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster outlets. Call 841 -4000.

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

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. Shreveport 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.

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

| THEATER AUG. 27: SHREVEPORT OPERA CHORUS

AUDITIONS, productions include “La Boheme,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” and “Cosi fan tutte.” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Camerata Room in the Hurley School of Music at Centenary College of Louisiana, 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. To schedule an audition, visit www.shreveportopera.org or call 227-9503.

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

MARKET, Pierre Bossier Mall parking lot, with more than 200 vendors that includes 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

THROUGH AUG. 9: ARTSIDE OF THE MOON STORYTIME & ACTIVITY, enjoy a different William Joyce book each week with a scavenger hunt, and make and take activity. Win a signed William Joyce book. $10; $8 groups 10 or more; free for adults. 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. Artspace, 710 Texas Ave. Shreveport. To register, call 673 -6535.

THROUGH AUG. 27: SHREVEPORT FARMERS’ MARKET, will have more than 120 booths of locally grown produce, meat, honey, plants, delicious artisan food products, a Market Café and music. Under the Spring Street bridge. Visit www.shreveportfarmersmarket.com.

AUG. 7: SPORTSPECTRUM’S 36TH ANNUAL RIVERCITIES TRIATHLON, over 1,200 triathletes from 25 states will compete at Cypress Lake in Benton. Events for mini-triathletes will also take place for 7 to 10-year-olds and 11 to 15-year-olds. Registration is available through Aug. 5 at Sportspectrum store, 6970 Fern Ave., Shreveport or online at www.sportspectrumusa.com.

AUG. 5: TWILIGHT TALKIE: MARY POPPINS, this Disney classic will play on the front lawn of R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy a movie under the stars. Food trucks will also be on hand with food for purchase. Free. Movie starts at 8 p.m. Call 865 -4201.

AUG. 5: GLOW IN THE DARK PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT, Celebrate the last few nights of summer and enjoy a Parents’ Night Out from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Provenance Clubhouse before school starts! Kids will participate in a variety of glow in the dark games! K5 -5th, $35. Dinner, drinks, supplies included. To register, text 751- 2651.

AUG. 5: MAKS & VAL OUR WAY, The two brothers and Dancing with the Stars pros bring their new show to Shreveport. $79.50, $59.50, $49.50. Reserved seating. 7 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave. Call 841- 4196 or visit www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com.

AUG. 13: “IT’S WHAT WE EAT” COOKING CLASS, Chef Hardette Harris, creator of the Official Meal of North Louisiana, will demonstrate the preparation of menu items such as fried chicken, hot water cornbread, greens and peach cobbler. $30. 12:20 p.m. Woman’s Department Club of Shreveport, 802 Margaret Place, Shreveport. E-mail chefdharris@gmail.com or call 639-0022. For tickets, visit www.FoodToursLouisiana.com.

AUG. 20 -21: ARKLATEX GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY 42ND ANNUAL JEWELRY, GEM AND MINERAL SHOW,. Kid’s games, scavenger hunts, hourly door prizes and demonstrations. Saturday will feature speakers on flint knappint and the History of Poverty Point Civilization. Adults $4, children under 12 and students in uniform free. $1 discounts for students with ID. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City.

AUG. 6: CIVIL WAR SURGERY & MEDICINE, learn about the medical treatment soldiers received during the Civil War. $4, free for seniors 62 and over and children under 12 are free. 2 p.m. Mansfield State Historic Site. Highway175, three miles south of Mansfield. Call 872-1474 or 888- 677 -6267 or visit www.LaStateParks.com.

AUG. 13: ARK LA TEX GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SEMINAR AND BOOK FAIR, with Diane L. Giannini, professional genealogist and lecturer, as the featured speaker. Registration is $40 and includes lunch and syllabus. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Broadmoor United Methodist Church (Pearce Hall), 3715 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Call 746- 1851 or e -mail jjohnson747@suddenlink.net.

AUG. 20: ROBBING US BLIND: CIVIL WAR SUTLERS, learn about sutlers and traveling stores from the Civil War. $4, free for seniors 62 and over and children under 12 are free. 2 p.m. Mansfield State Historic Site, Highway 175, three miles south of Mansfield. Call 872 1474 or 888 -677- 6267 or visit www.LaStateParks.com.

AUG. 20- 21: 42ND ANNUAL GEM AND MINERAL SHOW, Vendors at the show will be selling custom and unique jewelry, gems and minerals including amethysts, emeralds, jade, pearls, fossils and more, hosted by the Ark La Tex Gem and Mineral Society. $4; free for children under 6. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City. Visit www.larockclub.com or call 517 -7372.

SEPT. 2: TWILIGHT TALKIE: SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy a movie under the stars. Food trucks will also be on hand with food for purchase. Free. Movie starts at 8 p.m. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Call 865- 4201.

SEPT. 9-10: CENTENARY BOOK BAZAAR, This annual bazaar is sponsored by the Centenary Muses with proceeds used to fund projects and programs for Centenary students. Official book drop date for this summer is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 8 at the Book House, 108 East Kings Highway. Call 219 -3409.

SEPT. 10: YOGIE AND FRIENDS FALL BAKE SALE, Homemade baked goodies and Yogie merchandise to benefit the special- needs cats of Yogie and Friends Special Needs Cat Sanctuary. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Petco, 6596 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Visit www.yogieandfriends.org.

SEPT. 17: HIGHLAND JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL, The festival will feature two stages of live music as well as food and art vendors and more. Festival attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets and spread out on the park lawn. Preview and after parties are also planned. Free. 12 to 5 p.m. Columbia Park, 600 Columbia St., Shreveport. Visit www. HighlandJazzandBlues.org.

SEPT. 24: SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE NORTHWEST LOUISIANA, run breast cancer out of town at this annual race. Registration is $30. Race site opens at 7:30 a.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center, Bossier City. Call 220 -7050.

SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: INVENTORS CLUB, Do you have an idea or an invention? Join the Shreveport-Bossier Inventors Association at CoHab. Call 349 -3857 or E mail sbia_ideal@yahoo. com.

| CASINO PROMOS

DIAMONDJACKS CASINO & RESORT: 711 Diamondjacks Blvd., Bossier City. 678-7777. New members receive up to a $100 refund in the mail based on play. See Reward Club for details. Come in on your birthday, swipe your Rewards Club card and receive a present. Win cash, diamonds and a 2016 Cadillac ATS. Win diamond jewelry at 11 p.m. on Aug. 6, 13, 20. Win a Cadillac ATS at 11 p.m. on Aug. 27. Cash drawings every hour from 7 to 11 p.m. on Fridays. JackPlay drawings every hour from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturdays. 10X entries every Monday and Thursday towards weekend drawings. Win up to 10X points every Sunday. Get more cash back at the machine! Anniversary Treasures 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. Hot Seat Wednesdays with 10 winners every hour from 5 to 8 p.m. Double prizes for Chairman. Enroll at MACK. 10X points Friday from 8 to 10 p.m. 10X points for Rewards Club card holders. Earn 50 points and get a free anniversary T-shirt! Enroll at MACK from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday while supplies last. National senior citizen day is at 2 p.m. on Aug. 21. First 100 guests 60 years of age or older receive a free fanny pack!

LEGENDS BUFFET SPECIALS: Fifty percent off Legends buffet every Mon. and Tues. for guests 50 years of age or older. Salute our troops! Every day 25 percent off. Must have military ID (active or retired) to receive discount. Not valid on holidays. Cannot be combined with any other offer. All -you-can-eat crawfish and seafood buffet is Friday and Saturday nights for $19.99.

ELDORADO RESORT CASINO: 451 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport. 877 602 0711. Gold Rush $3,000 weekly slot tournaments are every Monday; $3,000 guaranteed Free Play per tournament. Tournaments held every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. on day of tournament. Ambassador, President and Gold card holders receive one free round; regular entry fee is $20. For complete details, ask any slot employee or Club Eldorado. Weekly blackjack tournaments are held every Tuesday at 5 p.m. Registration begins at 4 p.m. day of tournament. Entry fee is $20, Located on first level of casino. See Club Eldorado or contact Pit Supervisor for complete details.

MARGARITAVILLE RESORT CASINO: 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. 855-346-2489. Margaritaville Millions is every day with over $3 million in prizes awarded! Free swipe daily and instant prizes. Two free plays every Wednesday.Play and Get – Portable Cooler and Grill Monday through Thursdays in August. Earn 400 base points on any one day Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday or Thursday in August and receive your Margaritaville cooler and grill set while supplies last! See the Players Club for details.2X Play Wednesdays and receive two free game plays on Wednesdays only! Choose Your Fate Summer Series is Aug. 12-13 and 26-27. Activation begins at 7 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday. Drawings held 8 to 11:30 p.m. Landshark & All Access members may pull twice! Top prize is a brand new Jeep Wrangler. Forfeited amounts will roll into the Grand Fortune Giveaway, seeded amount of $63K in free play.

HARRAH’S LOUISIANA DOWNS: 8000 E. Texas St., Bossier City. 742 -5555. 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 Emailed 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 is 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.

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 12 p.m. and ends each Saturday at 5 p.m.

HORSESHOE BOSSIER CITY HOTEL AND CASINO: 711 Horseshoe Blvd, Bossier City, LA 71111. 742- 0711. 2017 Porsche Boxster Labor Day Weekend Car Giveaway. Earning begins at 5 a.m. on Aug. 1 and ends at 9:45 p.m. on Sept. 4 daily entries into the drawing and can also earn additional entries for every 25 Tier Credits earned from Aug. 1 receive 10X entries for every 25 Tier Credits earned on Tuesdays at Horseshoe Bossier City. At 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 4 winners will be announced. Four will receive $1,000 in Free Slot Play and one lucky winner will win a 2017 Porsche Boxster Convertible. No swiping until Sept. 4. See Total Rewards for details. 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 email within four days and can be downloaded to any slot machine. (Must accept e-mail and download from a smart phone.) 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 Pkwy., Bossier City. 877- 429-0711. Kachinko Game – Saturdays in August from 6 to10 p.m. Every hour, three lucky guests will be selected to drop a puck on Sam’s Town’s signature “Kachinko” board for a chance to win $1,500 in Slot Dollars. Guests can earn 5x entries on Fridays in August, 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. Young at Heart 50+ Slot Tournaments Mondays in August. We might not have the fountain of youth, but we certainly know how to make you feel young again with fabulous rewards and offers for Young at Heart players! Guest 50+ 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.