ENTERTAINMENT/FUN/THEATER/DANCE/MUSIC/CASINOS

| ART/EXHIBITS THROUGH JAN. 31: BOSSIER PARISH

STUDENT ART SHOW “EMERGING EXPRESSION.” Featuring Bossier Parish’s elementary, middle and high school students' work. Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Visit www.bossierarts.org.

JAN. 8-MARCH 23: LOST STORIES, FOUND IMAGES: PORTRAITS OF JEWS IN WARTIME AMSTERDAM. The exhibit displays photographs taken by German-born Dutch photographer Annemie Wolff during the German occupation of the Netherlands. These previously lost works, rediscovered by Dutch photo historian Simon Kool, help illuminate an untold story of Jewish life in Amsterdam during the Holocaust. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday; 12-4 p.m., Thursday; 10 a.m. to noon, Friday; 12-4 p.m., Sunday. Meadows Museum of Art, 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. Visit www.centenary.edu/meadow.

JAN. 20-MARCH 4: ART IS … A student art show with high school students’ works from the region. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 1-5 p.m., Sunday. 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Call 865-4201.

JAN. 17-MARCH 4: THE SOUND OF ART. A unique exhibit featuring playlists selected from local musicians, artists and community members to accompany Norton's permanent collection. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 1-5 p.m., Sunday. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Call 865-4201.

JAN. 20: ON THE WALL. Artists Lisandra T Di Liberto Brown, Eric Francis and Wil Brown take on the walls of artspace in this exhibit with large-scale artworks direction on the walls of the mainspace floor. Noon to 6 p.m. artspace, 708 Texas St., Shreveport. Visit www.artspaceshreveport.com.

JAN. 20: UNSCENE! Be one of the first to walk through the trail of 20 nationally renowned Soundsuit Artist Nick Caveinspired and community bead-a-thon created blankets that will be framed and permanently displayed throughout the creative community of Shreveport Common. Also includes musical, spoken word and dance performances. Noon to 6 p.m. Central Artstation, 801 Crockett St., Shreveport. Visit www.shrevearts.org.

| 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; Zeke Steadman and Stan Hoffman, Saturdays. 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City.

AGAVE: No cover. Happy hour Friday and Saturday, 5 to 7 p.m. 2-for-1 well, wine & draft. Side FX, Jan. 19, 20; Anxious, Jan. 26, 27. Diamond Jacks Casino & Resort, 711 Diamondjacks Blvd., Bossier City. 678-7777.

ARTIPSY WINE AND ARTS BAR: Last Friday of every month from 8-11 p.m. For “Hot Topic” comedy series; $10 presale; $15 at the door. All events are for those 21 years and older. 450 Clyde Fant Memorial Pkwy., Ste. 600, Shreveport.

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

THE BAR CHORD: 4-11 p.m. 5815 Youree Drive. Visit www.thebarchord.com.

BEARS ON FAIRFIELD: 1401 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. 272-1643.

BON TEMPS COFFEE BAR: Every Thursday from 7-10 p.m. is Thursday Night Vibes with local singers, songwriters, musicians and performers as they display their talents. Every Saturday night is poems and songs that pairs poems with smooth backing music from 7:30 to midnight. 450 Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway, Ste. 700, Shreveport. 734-9766.

BRASS MONKEY: Shows start at 9 p.m. 3104 Youree Drive, Shreveport. 318-230-6863.

CANTINA BAR AT BOOMTOWN: DJ playing today’s hits and requests, 8 p.m. to midnight every Friday night; live music from 9 p.m. to midnight every Saturday. 300 Riverside Drive, Bossier City, La. 318-746-0711.

CELEBRITY LOUNGE: 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.

CHIANTI: Winston Hall and Chris Allen 6-9 p.m. every Sunday night in the Green Room. 6535 Line Ave., Shreveport. 868-8866.

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

CRYSTAL STAIRS: 601 Texas Street, Shreveport. 424-8783.

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

END ZONE SPORTS BAR: 1 p.m. to 2 a.m., Monday through Saturday. Happy hour daily from 1-8 p.m. Shuffleboard and pool table. 2216 Benton Road, Bossier City. Call 747-2773.

FROG’S BREATH SALOON: 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 Friday and Saturday from 3:30-10 p.m. with tours starting at 3:30 p.m. both days. Ask about hosting your event at the tap room. Books and Brews, which is an open forum book club, takes place on the fourth Friday of the month. 700 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

GREAT RAFT BREWING: Open every Wednesday through 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. on Saturdays. 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, Jan. 19; Mickey Gill, Jan. 19. 639 E. Kings Highway, Shreveport. 861-2151.

LEGENDS THEATRE: Rockin Dopsie, 8 p.m., Feb. 9. 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: Wayne’s FM Karaoke, 6:30-10 p.m., Thursdays, 1400 Airline Drive, Bossier City.

NOBLE SAVAGE: Open 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Weeknight shows start at 8 p.m. Every Tuesday, Crystal Thomas & The Dons Jam. On Wednesdays, Joe Nadeau's Blues Jam. Dirty Redd's Open Jam Session featuring area artists playing all-around good music every Thursday. 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: Big Band Tuesdays in January, 6 p.m. $10 with Players Card, $20 without. Ricky Skaggs, 8 p.m., Jan. 20. Tickets start at $35. Cowboy Mouth, 8 p.m., Jan. 26. Tickets start at $15. 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. 855-346-2489. (Also see MUSIC/COMEDY.)

RIVERDOME: Johnny Mathis, 8 p.m. Horseshoe Bossier City Hotel and Casino, 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City. 800-895-0711.

SAM'S TAVERN: 5-Star Karaoke Plus every Friday and Saturday starting at 8 p.m. until. Located at 3816 E. Texas Street in Bossier City. 318-658-9804.

SAM’S TOWN LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Free entertainment all month long. 315 Clyde Fant Parkway, 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. Tickets Available at www.outhousetickets.com.

STRANGE BREW: 235 Wall St., Shreveport. 222-2337.

SUPERIOR GRILL: Live entertainment on the patio from 6:30-10:30 p.m. The Mix, Jan. 17; The Caravan, Jan. 18; The Syndicate, Jan. 19, 25; Casey Martin Band, Jan. 20; Ryan Matthew Band, Jan. 24; The Good News Band, Jan. 26; Morgan Smith Band, Jan. 27; Jason Sepulvado (solo), Jan. 30; Professor Porkchop Band, Jan. 31. 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-3243.

SUPERIOR’S STEAKHOUSE: Live piano music 6- 10 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; 7-11 p.m., Saturday. Haley Brooke, most Thursdays, many Fridays and Saturdays; Landon Pate, many Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; Morgan Smith, many Wednesdays; The Stilettos, the first Friday of the month. 855 Pierremont Road, No. 120, Shreveport. 219-4123.

TIME OUT SPORTS BAR: 9064 Mansfield Road, Shreveport. 688-3247.

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.

WHAT’S ON TAP: Happy hour daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 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 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. Trivia Night with Know it All Trivia, Jan. 17; 24; 31; Jimmy Wooten, Jan. 18; Lee Mathis, Jan. 19; Identity Crisis, Jan. 20; Caravan, Jan. 25; Southern Roots, Jan. 26; Flashback 5, Jan. 27; Horseshoe Casino, 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City.

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| MUSIC/COMEDY JAN. 26: COWBOY MOUTH. For over two decades, Cowboy Mouth has dished up their unique style of rock & roll gumbo, mixing a rowdy spirit reflective of the band’s hometown, New Orleans, with the fierce firepower of a group that lives on the road. Tickets start at $15. 8 p.m. Margaritaville’s Paradise Theater, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

JAN 26: WILD KRATTS LIVE!: The popular children’s show is live on stage. $29, $39, $42, $49, $100. 6:30 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com.

FEB. 15: LUKE COMBS. With special guest Ashley McBryde on his “Don’t Tempt Me with a Good Time Tour.” $27, standing room only; $22-$27, orchestra and balcony. 7:30 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com.

FEB. 16: DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE. Based on the hit PBS Kids TV series, this grr-ific musical is a hit for little tigers and grown-ups alike. $27.75; $37.75; $47.75; $77.75. 6 p.m. The Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.thestrandtheatre.com.

MARCH 3: BLAKE SHELTON. The country superstar comes to Bossier on his County Music Freaks Tour. $57 and up. 7 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Dr., Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

MARCH 6-7: RIVERDANCE. The international Irish dance phenomenon is back on its 20th anniversary world tour. $45.50; $59.50; $74. 7:30 p.m. The Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.thestrandtheatre.com.

ONGOING: SHREVEPORT HOUSE CONCERT SERIES: Shows begin at 7 p.m. 508 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. 670-3567. Go to www.shreveporthouseconcerts.org.

| THEATER JAN. 18: CABARET. The Tony Award-winning production comes to town that tells the story of the Kit Kat Klub, where the MC, Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble take the stage nightly to tantalize the crowd. $45.50; $59.50; $74. 8 p.m. The Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.thestrandtheatre.com.

JAN. 19-20: OUR TOWN. Caddo Parish Talented Artists presents this play by Thornton Wilder in celebration of its 80h anniversary since it opened on Broadway in 1938. $5. 7:30 p.m., Jan. 19, 20; 2 p.m., Jan. 20. Shreveport Little Theatre, 811 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439.

FEB. 6: A CHORUS LINE. This production is gripping live theater with world famous songs and choreography that’s become part of our popular culture and a refreshingly honest story line. $45.50; $59.50; $74. 8 p.m. The Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.thestrandtheatre.com.

FEB. 8-10: THE NERD. A hilarious comedy about an aspiring young architect and the debt he owes a Vietnam vet for saving his life. $10. 7 p.m. BackAlley Theatre, 1902 W. Main St., Grand Cane. Call 461-0202.

MARCH 16: DIRTY DANCING. The classic movie comes to the stage to share the story of Baby and Johnny during the summer of 1963. Students, $20; $45.50; $59.50; $74. 8 p.m. The Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.thestrandtheatre.com.

| SPECIAL EVENTS EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY: THE HISTORIC OLGILVIE-WIENER HOME. Come take a step back in time and visit this beautiful Queen Anne Victorian mansion and watch the progress of historic preservation of this magnificent home. $10. 4-6 p.m. 728 Austen Place, Shreveport.

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. Shreve Memorial Library, Broadmoor Branch, 1212 Captain Shreve Drive, Shreveport.

JAN.18: LOUISIANA FILM PRIZE 2018 KICK OFF. Filmmakers, cast, crew and the community are welcome to enjoy this celebration with free food and a cash bar. 6-8 p.m. Shreveport Regional Arts Council, 801 Crockett St., Shreveport.

JAN. 19-20: MONSTER NATION’S READY TO RUMBLE TOUR. Monster trucks, a three-story tall mechanical dinosaur and a 1,500-horsepower, jet-powered golf cart. $17-$25. 7:30 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

JAN. 19-21: ARK-LA-TEX ANTIQUE FESTIVAL. With quality antiques and authentic vintage from over 50 quality dealers from 12 states. $6, adults; $3, children 9-12; free for children under 8. 10 a.m to 5 p.m., Jan. 19; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jan. 20; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jan. 21. Bossier City Civic Center, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City. Visit www.heritageeventcompany.com.

JAN. 25: RIVERBEND REVUE. With special guests Mark Twain (Rod Rawlings) and music from River Cities Jubilee Barbershop Quartet with a seated dinner and three open bars. $125. 6 p.m. 601 Spring St., Shreveport. Visit www.twainriverbend.eventbrite.com.

JAN. 26: TASTE OF THE NORTON. Chef Blake Jackson chose works from five galleries throughout the museum and devised specific dishes to evoke them. Cash bar. $35. 6-9 p.m. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.eventbrite.com.

JAN 27: KING CAKE CLASSIC 5K, 10K, AND RUN FOR THE BEADS FUN RUN. A fun way to celebrate Mardi Gras with live music, king cake and family fun. $15-$30. 8 a.m. Centenary Gold Dome, 3482 Dixie Dr., Shreveport. Visit www.runsignup.com/Race/LA/Shreveport/KingCake.

JAN. 27: THE GREAT C MAJOR. Featuring the majesty of Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 paired with the highly entertaining and eclectic Cello Concerto by Friedrich Gulda, played by Shreveport native John-Henry Crawford. $20-$60; $12, students. 7:30 p.m. RiverView Theater, 600 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportsymphony.com.

FEB. 3: AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH SOUL FOOD TASTING FESTIVAL. Featuring celebrity soul food chefs, step show and a red beans and rice with sausage cook-off. $10 for youth under 12. 3-6 p.m. Kilpatrick Hall Centenary College, 2911 Centenary Blvd. Shreveport. E-mail dockvoorhies@bellsouth.net.

FEB. 3: KREWE OF CENTAUR PARADE, This annual Mardi Gras parade features masked revelers on floats and marchers tossing beads, toys and other goodies. Family zones are available along the route. 4:30 p.m. The parade follows Shreveport’s parade route and travels down Clyde Fant Parkway south from downtown Shreveport, turns right onto Shreveport-Barksdale Highway and ends in the Broadmoor Neighborhood at East Kings Highway Park. Visit www.kreweofcentaur.com.

FEB. 4: KREWE OF BARKUS AND MEOUX PET PARADE, This family- and pet-friendly parade features vendors as well as face-painting, animal adoption and much more. $1 for 18 and older. 12-4 p.m. 2000 Reeves Marine Drive, Bossier City. Visit www.barkusandmeaoux.org or call 752-CATS.

FEB. 10: ARK-LA-TEX GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING. With featured speaker Margrett Ford presenting “Researching the Ferrell/Farrell Family - Georgia to Claiborne Parish” and Raegan Stearns will speak about the photo project, “Unshuttered Uncovered - Northwest Louisiana’s Black Photographic Legacy Project.” Free. 1-3 p.m. Randle T. Moore Center, 3101 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. Call 746-1851 or e-mail jjohnson747@suddnelink.net.

FEB. 10: KREWE OF GEMINI, The first parading krewe in Shreveport-Bossier will feature revelers on floats and marchers tossing beads, toys and other goodies. Family zones are available along the route. 4 p.m. The parade follows Shreveport’s parade route and travels down Clyde Fant Parkway south from downtown Shreveport, turns right onto Shreveport-Barksdale Highway and ends in the Broadmoor Neighborhood at East Kings Highway Park. Visit www.kreweofgemini.com.

FEB. 11: KREWE OF HIGHLAND PARADE, one of Shreveport’s most eccentric parades with a variety of throws including hot dogs, moon pies and beads. 2 p.m. The parade begins at Gilbert Drive and Ockley Drive. Visit www.thekreweofhighland.org.

FEB. 18: FIT FOR LIFE HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPO. An expo exhibition event dedicated to health, wellness, fitness and nutrition with booths that include a variety of medical, health, wellness providers. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo St., Shreveport. Visit www.arklatexhomepage.com.

FEB. 17: KREWE OF CENTAUR FLOAT LOADING PARTY, See the floats up close and meet krewe royalty as they prepare for the parade the following day. Free. 6-9 p.m. Krewe of Centaur Den, 948 North Market Street, Shreveport. Call 222-9391.

FEB. 23: PLATINUM COMEDY TOUR. With Mike Epps, Tony Rock, Deray Davis and Michael Blackson. $54, $62, $76, $99. Reserved seating. 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com.

FEB. 24: FREEZIN’ FOR A REASON. Take the plunge in the icy cold water with events for the entire family including music, food, drinks and more, all to benefit the Special Olympics Louisiana. $50. 10 a.m. East Ridge Country Club, 1000 Stewart Dr., Shreveport. Visit www.laso.org.

MARCH 15: JEEZY. With special guest Tee Grizzley. $32.50, $42.50, $52.50, $62.50. 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com.

MARCH 16: 12TH ANNUAL BLUES FESTIVAL. With Willie Clayton, Sir Charles Jones, TK Soul, Tucka and Tyree Neal. $49, $56, $71. 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com.

MARCH 24: JASON MRAZ. An evening with the musician on his solo acoustic tour. $39.50, $59.50, $79.50. 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com.

| CASINO PROMOS BOOMTOWN CASINO &

HOTEL: 300 Riverside Drive, Bossier City, 746-0711. www.boomtownbossier.com.

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. Happy Birthday: Come in on your birthday, swipe your Rewards Club card and receive a present from us. New Member: Receive up to a $100 refund in the mail. Mail offer based on play. See Rewards Club for details. Restrictions apply. January Promotions: 80K Jackplay for a Year Giveaway at 11 p.m. every Saturday. JackPlay drawings from 7-10 p.m. 12X entries every Sunday and Monday $2,018 Cash Extravaganza. Win up to $2,018 in cold, hard cash every Friday! Cash drawings from 7-10 p.m. every Friday. 12X entries every Sunday and Monday. Sunday Gifts: Three-piece cast-iron skillet set, Jan. 28. Enroll at MACK from Noon-6 p.m. Mystery Multiplier is every Tuesday in January. Win up to 10X points! Quicker FREE PLAY and Rewards! Multiplier caps at 200 points. Cash in or Trade up Drawings from 5-8 p.m. every Wednesday. Win $50 cash or trade it for $100 slot play! Enroll at MACK. Cash Grab is from 5-7 p.m., Jan. 18. Win up to $500 cash and slot play. Enroll at MACK. Hot Seat is Jan. 25. Be in the right seat and win $100 in slot play or promo chips. Five winners every hour. Double prizes for Chairman. 10X Points is from 5-7 p.m. every Friday. Earn more cash back at the machine. Multiplier caps at 200 points. MLK Points Rewards is at 2 p.m., Jan. 15. Win up to $500 in points!Enroll at MACK.

LEGENDS BUFFET SPECIALS: Salute to our troops! 25% off every day at Legends Buffet. Must have military I.D. (active or retired) to receive discount. Not valid on holidays. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Sizzling steak buffet every Saturday for $22.99 with Rewards Club card. Seafood buffet every Friday featuring crab legs for $22.99 with Rewards Club card. 50+ Diamond Club every Wednesday with $9.99 dinner buffet. Free Buffet with Play every Monday. Earn 50 points and receive a free dinner buffet. Enroll at MACK from 12-8 p.m. DJs Seafood and Steaks with unlimited catfish and shrimp for $9.99.

ELDORADO RESORT CASINO: 451 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. 877-602-0711.

HARRAH’S LOUISIANA DOWNS: 8000 E. Texas St., Bossier City. 742-5555. January Promotions: Return Rewards. Total Rewards Members that earn 120 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 accept e-mail 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. Mystery Reward Credit Multiplier. Select Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays, Total Rewards members can swipe their card at the Promotional Kiosk to receive a Reward Credit Multiplier. Total Rewards members have a chance to win up to a 100X multiplier. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. See Total Rewards® for details. Winner Winnings Drawings is every Friday in January. Total Rewards members can swipe their Total Rewards card for a chance to win Free Slot Play. Activation is from 3-9:45 p.m. All Total Rewards members receive one free entry upon activation. One additional entry may be earned for every 25 Tier Credits during the earning period. At 4 p.m., drawings will begin and happen every 30 minutes. Three winners will be announced to receive $50 in Free Slot Play. At 10 p.m., three winners will be announced to receive $400 in Free Slot Play. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. See Total Rewards® for details.

HORSESHOE BOSSIER CITY HOTEL AND CASINO: 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City. 742-0711.

Mystery Reward Credit Multiplier is Mondays and Tuesdays in January. Total Rewards Members can swipe their Total Rewards Card for a chance to win up to a 100X Multiplier or a 3X multiplier for Video Poker. Guests can swipe their Total Rewards card at any Promotional Kiosk to receive their multiplier. Asian 3K Drawing. On Mondays, Total Rewards Members can swipe their Total Rewards Card to activate their entry into the drawing between 7-11:45 p.m. in the Mini Baccarat area. Drawings happen every half hour starting at 8 p.m. with the last one at midnight. One winner will be announced every 30 minutes to receive promotional chips or Free Slot Play. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. See Total Rewards® for details. Asian Midweek Drawing. On Wednesdays, Total Rewards Members can swipe their Total Rewards Card to activate their entry into the drawing between 7-11:45 p.m. in the Mini Baccarat area. Drawings happen every half hour starting at 8 p.m. with the last one at midnight. One winner will be announced every 30 minutes to receive promotional chips or Free Slot Play, a Visa Gift Card and entry into the Mini Baccarat Finale on Feb. 3. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. See Total Rewards® for details. New Year New You Gift Series. $75k Slot Tournament is Jan. 19-20. Guests must earn 100 Tier Credits to participate. Earning period is from 5 a.m., Jan. 19 to 9:30 a.m., Jan. 20. Early bird registration and Round 1 is Jan. 19. Tournament registration is from 5-7 p.m. in the Orleans Room. Round 1 Tournament play begins at 8 p.m. Continued registration and Round 2 is Jan. 20. Continued registration is from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the promotions and events center. Round 2 tournament play begins at 11 a.m. Free PLay Friday Drawings. On Fridays, Total Rewards Members can swipe their Total Rewards Card for a chance to win thousands in Free Slot Play. On Saturdays, every 30 minutes from 6-10 p.m. three winners will be announced for a chance to pick a suitcase and play it on the promotional craps table where they will either crap out and receive $100 in Free Slot Play or win and double the amount in their suitcase, for a chance to win up to $100,000 in cash!

MARGARITAVILLE CASINO AND RESORT: 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. 855-346-2489. www.margaritavillebossiercity.com.

Margaritaville Millions Continuity Game is an island-themed game with the appeal of more winners, more often. Customers must complete a collection on Island 1 first before progressing to Island 2. January Promotions: Play ‘N’ Get – New Year, New Gear! Monday through Friday in January. Earn 400 base points on Jan.15-19 and receive a long-sleeve shirt. Earn 500 base points on Jan. 22-26 and receive a rain jacket. Guests upon issuance of receipt have 24 hours to redeem at the MGV-BC Players Club during standard hours of operation. 2x Play Wednesdays. Guests receive two free game plays on Wednesdays only. $240,000 Barry’s Favorite Things is Jan. 5-6, 26-27. Activation: 7 p.m. at the Promotional Kiosk or Slot Machine. Drawings: 8-11:30 p.m. Five winners will be drawn every 30 minutes and will receive $500 in bonus play. Upon redemption of their winnings, each guest will receive a “Barry Buck” based on their tier level: Parrothead, Pirate, Islander - 1 “Barry Buck,” Landshark - 2 “Barry Bucks,” and AA - 3 “Barry Bucks.” At midnight on each specified drawing date, one guest will be identified to spin the wheel and could win one of Barry’s Favorite Things! $30K Mini-Baccarat - Find Your Fortune is Jan. 14-15, 28-29. Drawings: 5-8 p.m. at the Promotions and Events Stage. One name will be called every 15 minutes. The patron will pull from a bag with amounts ranging from $250 - $1,000 in promotional chips. All forfeited amounts will be added to the final drawings on Jan. 29.

SAM’S TOWN HOTEL AND CASINO SHREVEPORT: 315 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. 811-429-0711. www.samstown.com.