ENTERTAINMENT/FUN/THEATER/DANCE/MUSIC/CASINOS

| ART/EXHIBITS 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. 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. 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 Road, Shreveport. Call 632-2020 or visit www.laexhibitmuseum.org.

SEPT. 11: H.O.S.T.S. ART TOUR, visit different studios in the Highland neighborhood to this self-guided tour. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Su Stella for maps and information at HostsSundays@ gmail.com.

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.

AUG. 24 - 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: Happy hour every day 5-7 p.m.; twofor-one well, wine and draft. All shows are 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. 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. 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 7-10 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.

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 5-7 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, 6-10 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. 700 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

GREAT RAFT BREWING: Open every Thursday and 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, Aug. 19, 20; Betty Lewis & The Executives; Aug. 26; 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: 6:30-10 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.

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. Delbert McClinton, 8 p.m., Aug. 20; Gin Blossoms, 8 p.m., Aug. 26; John Michael Montgomery, Oct. 22; Marc Broussard, Oct. 28. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com.

RIVERDOME: 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City, LA 71111. Billy Currington, Aug. 20.

SAM’S TOWN LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: 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.

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 Rd., Bossier City. 752-3633.Turnpike Troubadours, Aug. 26.

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. 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. Horseshoe Casino, 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City, LA 71111. 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. 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, 2-6 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, 2-6 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. 24: RODNEY ATKINS, American country artist best known for songs like “It’s America,” “Farmers Daughter,” and “Take A Back Road.” $25. 8 p.m. Legends Theatre in DiamondJacks Casino and Hotel, 711 Diamond Jacks Blvd., Bossier City. Visit www. diamondjacks.com.

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

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. 24-SEPT. 4: “SHOWS FOR DAYS” Performances at the East Bank Theatre. Info: 868-5888.

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.

SEPT. 16-25: “STEEL MAGNOLIAS” Performances at the East Bank Theatre. Info: 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.

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.

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.

| 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

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. 19-21: GEEK’D CON brings the stars of television, film, comics and pop culture to Shreveport for a three-day event filled with vendors, presentations, cosplay, and chances to meet and greet celebrities. Shreveport Convention Center. www.geekdcon.com.

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: STAN THE RECORD MAN LEWIS MUSIC FESTIVAL, Shreveport Regional Arts Council is bringing some Purple Reign to cool down this month with free live music all day, plus food trucks, water bouncy houses, artist markets, record swaps and The Prince Tribute Show. Free. 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. 700 Block of Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6500.

AUG. 20: STAGE CENTER’S SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS FALL AUDITIONS, open call for ages 6-18 for “James and the Giant Peach Jr.” Headshots and resumes are encouraged but not required. Cost $200. 2 p.m. Stage Center Studios, Highland Center, 520 Olive St., Ste. A-01, Shreveport. Email StageCenterLA@gmail.com or text 990-9799

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. Visitwww.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. 3: KICKOFF K’S, The Camping World Independence Bowl is hosting 5K and 10K races, put on by Sportspectrum. $20 per person through Aug. 26; $25 through Sept. 2; $30 on race day. 7 a.m. Red River District, 450 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Visit runsignup.com and search for “Camping World Independence Bowl Kickoff K’s” or visit sportspectrumusa.com.

SEPT. 4: RED RIVER POUR OFF, bartenders from Shreveport and Bossier City compete for the Best Margarita in town. Pre-sale tickets are $25; day of $30. 3-7 p.m. Red River District, 450 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Visit www. redriverpouroff.com.

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.

SEPT. 9 - 15: PACE 8TH NORTH LOUISIANA GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL, annual festival that will feature feature, documentary and short films. Robinson Film Center, 617 Texas St., Shreveport. Visit nlglff.org for the complete schedule.

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. 10: ARKLATEX GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING, with featured speaker Erica Gipson. Free. 1 to 3 p.m. Randle T. Moore Center, 3101 Fairfield Ave (corner of Fairfield Ave and Kings Hwy), Shreveport. Call 746-1851 or e-mail jjohnson747@suddenlink.net.

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. Noon to 5 p.m. Columbia Park, 600 Columbia St., Shreveport. Visit www.HighlandJazzandBlues.org.

SEPT. 24: BE A CIVIL WAR SOLDIER: KID’S CAMP, Children between the ages of 9 and 12 are invited to particpate in this immersive camp; 15 slots available and pre-registration is required by Sept. 17. $25. Mansfield State Historic Site, State Highway 175, three miles south of Mansfield. Call 872-1474.

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 Ctr, Bossier City. 220-7050.

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 Dillards 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.

ONGOING: GEORGE’S POND, lace up and check out the coolest place in town. George’s Pond is open for weekend public skating, figure skating, ice hockey, broomball, private parties and more. Admission is $8 and $4 skate rentals. 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays; 2-4 p.m.; 6-10 p.m. Saturdays; 2-4 p.m. Sundays.

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.

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. 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! Win cash, diamonds and a 2016 Cadillac ATS. Win diamond jewelry at 11 p.m. on Aug. 20. Win a Cadillac ATS at 11 p.m. Aug. 27. Cash drawings every hour from 7 to 11 p.m. on Fridays. JackPlay drawings every hour from 7 to 10 p.m. on 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 a 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 Citizens Day is 2 p.m. on Aug. 21. First 100 guests 60 years of age or older receive a free fanny pack!

LEGENDS BUFFET: Seafood Buffet Friday and Saturday night. $21.99 All-you-can-eat seafood buffet (with Rewards Club card). 50% off every Monday and Tuesday for guests 50 years of age or older. Salute to our troops every day with 25% off. 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 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.

MARGARI- TAVILLE 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. 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 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 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.