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Talk of the Town

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ENTERTAINMENT/FUN/THEATER/DANCE/MUSIC/CASINOS

| ART/EXHIBITS

THROUGH AUG. 31: BIZ ART – JANEY MAINES. This free, family-oriented event features a new, local artist each month. Hayter Reynolds, 9045 Ellerbe Road, Ste. 103, Shreveport. Call 698-3000.

THROUGH AUG. 31: SHREVEPORT ART CLUB’S 96TH ANNUAL JURIED SHOW. With 26 artists in acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, graphics, mixed media and photography. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. Visit www.laexhibitmuseum.org.

THROUGH SEPT. 15: “ILHABELA.” A solo exhibition with artist Madeline Marak. Lake St. Gallery, 413 Lake St., Shreveport. Visit www.theagoraborealis.com.

THROUGH SEPT. 25: “CONTAINED” CALL FOR ARTISTS. The Bossier Arts Council is looking for local artists to submit works for the “Contained” exhibit. This themed show will explore big art on a small canvas. All works must be 12x12 and sold for $50. Let’s see how well you handle being contained within the boundaries of a small canvas. The juried gallery is aimed at introducing our community to a variety of artists' genres while highlighting some of our region’s most talented artists. Artworks will be on display in the East Bank Gallery from Oct. 3 until Nov. 30. Free submission for BAC members and students, and $10 submission for non-members. All completed works must be dropped off at the Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City, by noon, Sept. 25. Call 741-8310.

THROUGH SEPT. 31: THE LIBERTY COLLECTION. Artist Drék Davis uses color that highlights both the real and imagined world that we live in with the duality and dichotomy that is Americanness. Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Visit www.bossierarts.org.

AUG. 30 THROUGH OCT. 13: CRITICAL MASS 6 SOLO SHOWS. Featuring Visual Best of Show, Joshua Chambers, in the MainSpace and Literary Best of Show Artist, Katie Bickham, on the mezzanine. Opening event is 5-8 p.m., Aug. 30. artspace, 708 Texas St., Shreveport. Visit www.artspaceshreveport.com.

AUG. 30: COLLECTOR'S EYE. This exhibition offers a unique glimpse into the collectible art of several who collect from locals across Northwest Louisiana. 5-8 p.m. CoolSpace (2nd floor), artspace, 708 Texas St., Shreveport. Visit www.artspaceshreveport.com.

SEPT. 13: BIZ ART – CELIA CARR. This free, family-oriented event featuring a new, local artist each month. Opening reception from 5-7 p.m. Hayter Reynolds, 9045 Ellerbe Road, Ste. 103, Shreveport. Call 698-3000.

| 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.

318 INFUSED CIGAR LOUNGE: Mike Brown Karaoke, Tuesdays 7-11 p.m. 7611 Pines Road, Shreveport. 318-564-3050.

AGAVE: No cover. Happy hour Friday and Saturday, 5 to 7 p.m. 2-for-1 well, wine & draft. Monty Russell, 6-10 p.m., Aug. 30; Southbound 71, 8 p.m. to midnight, Aug. 31, Sept. 1; Spin Off, 6-10 p.m., Sept. 2; Red Thread, 8 p.m. to midnight, Sept. 7, 8; Professor Pork Chop & the Dirty Dishes, 8 p.m. to midnight, Sept. 14, 15; Dusty Rose Band, 8 p.m. to midnight, Sept. 21, 22; Ambush, 8 p.m. to midnight, Sept. 28, 29. Diamond Jacks Casino & Resort, 711 DiamondJacks Blvd., Bossier City. 678-7777.

AMERICAN LEGION #14: Karaoke with Jay Couger, 6 p.m. every Tuesday; Karaoke with Dickie T, 6 p.m., every Sunday; Flashback Band, Aug. 31. 5315 Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. 635-8186.

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: 5815 Youree Drive. Visit www.thebarchord.com.

BAYOU THUNDER SALOON. 5 Star Karaoke Plus with Ed Williams from 6-11 p.m. every Sunday. 1910 Market St., Shreveport. 848-7732

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

BIG O’S CATFISH & MORE: Mike Brown Karaoke, Thursdays 7-11 p.m. 5765 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. 636-4443.

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.

BREAK-N-RUN: 5 Star Karaoke Plus hosted by Kaylee Rose every Friday night from 9 P.M. to 1 a.m. 9447 Mansfield Road, #3, Shreveport. 687-5556.

CANTINA BAR AT BOOMTOWN: Live music from 8 p.m. to midnight every Friday and Saturday. 300 Riverside Drive, Bossier City, La. 318-746-0711.

CELEBRITY LOUNGE: Eldorado Resort Casino, 451 Clyde Fant Parkway. Call 877-602-0711.

CENTRAL STATION: Mike Brown Karaoke, first and third Sundays 8 p.m. to midnight. 1025 Marshall St., Shreveport. 222-2216.

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.

FLYING HEART BREWING & PUB: Housed in a historic building that was once home to Bossier City's Fire House No. 6, the tasting room is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday. 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. 639 E. Kings Highway, Shreveport. 861-2151.

LEGENDS THEATRE: Tracy Lawrence, 8 p.m., Aug. 31; John Michael Montgomery, 8 p.m., Oct. 19. DiamondJacks Casino & Resort, 711 Diamondjacks Blvd., Bossier City. 678-7777.

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

MYLESTONE BAR: Mike Brown Karaoke, first and third Fridays 8 p.m. to midnight. 1920 Market St, Shreveport. 678-0700.

NICKY’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT: Wayne’s FM Karaoke, 6:30-10 p.m., Thursdays. 7960 E. Texas St., Bossier City. 841-1345.

NOBLE SAVAGE: Open 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Weeknight shows start at 8 p.m. 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.

OUR PLACE GRILL AND BAR. 5 Star Karaoke Plus with Ed Williams from 8 p.m. to midnight every Friday; Karaoke on the porch from 3-7 p.m. every Sunday.

PARADISE THEATER: The Molly Ringwalds, Aug. 31; The Charlie Daniels Band, Sept. 15; The Temptations, Oct. 6. 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. 855-346-2489. (Also see MUSIC/COMEDY.)

RIVERDOME: Horseshoe Bossier City Hotel and Casino, 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City. 800-895-0711.

RED RIVER BREWING COMPANY: 1200 Marshall St., Shreveport. 317-4110.

SAM'S TAVERN: 5-Star Karaoke Plus every Friday and Saturday starting at 7-11 p.m. 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. Aaron Watson with Randall King, Sept. 14; Whiskey Myers with Bishop Gun, Oct. 12. 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. 752-3633. Tickets available at www.outhousetickets.com.

ST. CHARLES TAVERN. 5 Star Karaoke Plus featuring Ed Williams, 8 p.m. to midnight every Thursday; 5 Star Karaoke Plus hosted by Megan, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Saturday. 2706 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. 318-210-7434.

STRANGE BREW: Mike Brown Karaoke, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 235 Wall St., Shreveport. 222-2337.

STREAKER LOUNGE. 5 Star Karaoke Plus hosted by Alice from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Friday. 2245 Grimmett Drive, Shreveport. 226-6555.

SUNDANCE CANTINA BAR AT BOOMTOWN: Live music is from 8 p.m. to midnight; 5 Star Karaoke Plus featuring Ed Williams 7-11 p.m., every Wednesday night; 300 Riverside Drive, Bossier City, La. 318-746-0711.

SUPERIOR GRILL: Live entertainment on the patio from 6:30-10:30 p.m. The Caravan, Aug. 30; Good News Band, Aug. 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.

VFW POST #5951: Wayne’s FM Karaoke, first and third Saturday of the month. 1315 Northgate Road, Bossier City. 746-7611.

WHAT’S ON TAP: Happy hour daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 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 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 from 8 p.m. to midnight every Tuesday; Dixie Bent, Aug. 31. Horseshoe Casino, 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City.

| MUSIC/COMEDY

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

SEPT. 15: JACK WHITE. Tickets on sale now. $69, floor (no seats); $69-$59, orchestra and balcony. 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com.

SEPT. 15: THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND. “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” performers come to Bossier City. $35. 8 p.m. Paradise Theatre, Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

SEPT. 22: LEE GREENWOOD. Iconic country musician with more than 30 albums to his credit. $25, student; $35; $45; $55. 8 p.m. The Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.thestrandtheatre.com.

OCT. 6: THE TEMPTATIONS. Tickets on sale now for the greatest vocal group of Motown Records’ golden era empire. $30. 8 p.m. Paradise Theatre, Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

OCT. 20: RBRM (RONNIE, BOBBY, RICKY AND MIKE!). Tickets on sale now. 7:30 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

NOV. 18: TOBYMAC & DIVERSECITY BAND. With special guest Ryan Stevenson in this one-of-a-kind concert experience. Reserved seating. $20-$99.50. 7 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com.

DEC. 14: CHAD PRATHER. On his “Star Spangled Banter” comedy tour. $32.50-$26.75. Reserved seating. Ages 18 and older. 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com.

DEC. 26: MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS. By Chip Davis. $79.50; $59.50; $39.50. Reserved seating. All ages must have a ticket. 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com.

| THEATER

SEPT. 10-NOVEMBER: SLT ACADEMY’S FALL CLASSES. A 10-week-long course for students to have a taste of theatre with training in acting, singing and dancing. Ages 6-17. $60-$100. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Email sltacademy@gmail.com.

SEPT. 13-16: CHICAGO: HIGH SCHOOL EDITION. An all-new student adaption of the most successful American musical of all-time. $18, seniors and adults; $15 students. 7 p.m., Sept. 13-15; 2 p.m., Sept. 15-16. Central Artstation, 801 Crockett St., Shreveport. Call 218-9978.

SEPT. 13-16, 21-23: CASH ON DELIVERY! Fastpaced British farce full of mistaken identities, slamming doors and a con that spirals out of control. 7:30 p.m.; 2 p.m., Sunday. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportlittletheatre.com.

OCT. 11-14, 18-21: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND. A musical based on the retellings of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid” presented by the Cavalier Players. For teenage and older audiences. 7:30 p.m.; 2 p.m., Sunday performances. Season memberships are on sale now. Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 East Texas St., Bossier City. Call 678-6525.

OCT. 13: CHINESE WARRIORS OF PEKING. This new production is filled with high-intensity martial arts and breath-taking acrobatics to tell the tale of two rival martial arts disciplines competing in Peking. $25, student; $27; $35; $45. 8 p.m. The Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.thestrandtheatre.com.

OCT. 21: JERSEY BOYS. This is the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons in the Tony Award-winning phenomenon. $25, student; $46; $61; $75. 7 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.

EVERY SATURDAY THROUGH NOV.: BOSSIER CITY FARMERS' MARKET. With fresh fruits and vegetables, honey, jams and jellies, makers, hobbyists, handmade soap, baked goods, food trucks and more. Free. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pierre Bossier Mall, 2950 E. Texas Ave., Bossier City. Visit www.BossierCityFarmersMarket.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. Shreve Memorial Library, Broadmoor Branch, 1212 Captain Shreve Drive, Shreveport.

SEPT 1-2: U.S. POWERBOAT NATIONALS. Viewing of the Powerboat Nationals on both sides of the Red River with live music, food trucks, college football viewing and more. Riverview Park, 601 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport. Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets, 540 Boardwalk Blvd., Bossier City. Visit www.shreveportbossiersports.com.

SEPT. 1-JAN. 13: THE PELICAN STATE GOES TO WAR: LOUISIANA IN WWII. A historical exhibition from the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. Opening reception with curators from the WWII Museum as well as a performance by the talented Victory Belles. Cash bar and hors d'oeuvres. 5-7 p.m. Aug. 31. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.rwnaf.org.

SEPT. 1: 4TH ANNUAL RED RIVER POUR OFF. A friendly competition for prizes between local restaurants and bars to determine the best local margarita and taco. Familyfriendly event with live music. Food, taco and margarita sampling tickets sold separately. Noon to 7 p.m. Festival Plaza, 101 Crockett St., Shreveport. Visit www.redriverpouroff.com

SEPT. 4,11,18, 25: DISCUSSION SERIES ON “THE GREAT INFLUENZA.” Discussions led by Rusty Beckman that connect public health, disease, politics and history during the influenza pandemic. 6-7:30 p.m. Bossier Parish Libraries History Series, 2206 Beckett St., Bossier City. Call 746-7717.

SEPT. 7: TWILIGHT TALKIES: CINDERELLA. A free movie on the front lawn of the museum with local food trucks on hand. Bring a blanket and chairs. 7 p.m.; 8 p.m., movie. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.rwnaf.org.

SEPT. 7-13: 10TH NORTH LOUISIANA GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL. PACE hosts the annual film festival with guest appearances, reception, panel discussions and more. Robinson Film Center, 617 Texas St., Shreveport. Visit www.nlglff.org.

SEPT 7-8: WHEELS IN THE HILLS. A two-day, family-friendly event where children can explore dozens of large vehicles on Saturday and live music, chicken wing cookoff and screening of “Cars” on Friday. 5 p.m., Friday; 11 a.m. Saturday. Betty Virginia Park, 3901 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. Visit the event page on www.facebook.com.

SEPT. 8: ARK-LA-TEX GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING. With guest speaker Marty Loschen’s presentation on “Keeping Shreveport’s History Alive” and an overview of the Spring Street Historical Museum. Free. 1-3 p.m. Randle T. Moore Center, 3101 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.altgenealogy.com.

SEPT. 8: 2018 GREEN THUMB SEMINAR. Featuring speakers on “A Passion for Roses.” 9 a.m. Free. Klima Rose Hall, The American Rose Center, 8877 Jefferson Paige Road, Shreveport. Call 938-5402.

SEPT. 9: SCCA AUTOCROSS COMPETITION. This is a precision driving competition that pits one car at a time against the clock, and against others in your same class, to see how quickly you can negotiate your way around an orange pylon-marked course without hitting any cones or missing any gates. $40 for novices and SCAA members; $50 for experienced and non-SCAA members. No charge for non-competitors. 9:30 a.m. is mandatory inspection; 10 a.m. first car out. Thunder Road Raceway, 5700 Thunder Road, Gilliam. Call 687-1507.

SEPT. 9: HOSTS. Highland Open Studio Tours (HOSTS) offers a unique art and food tour featuring six locations in the historic Highland neighborhood. Free. Noon to 4 p.m. Visit the Facebook page for locations. Call 286-3846.

SEPT 12-13: PORTRAIT WORKSHOP. Featuring Rose Ann Holomon on her knowledge on drawing and painting portraits. Limited seating. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Public Works Building, 3223 Old Shed Road, Bossier City. E-mail skkoval@att.net or maleby613@comcast.net.

SEPT. 13-16: NORTHWEST LOUISIANA ST. JUDE CLASSIC. The tournament includes meals, beer, goodie bag, silent auction, raffle and more. Three matches guaranteed for all players. Registration and Calcutta kick things off Sept. 13 and play begins Sept. 14. Southern Trace Country Club, 200 Southern Trace Pkwy., Shreveport. Visit www. StJudeClassic.info or call 458-2511.

SEPT. 15: BETH MOORE SIMULCAST. Join women from around the Ark-La-Tex for an inspiring and funfilled one-day event with Beth Moore. $20 for simulcast; $30 for simulcast and box lunch. 9:15 a.m. The Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.thestrandtheatre.com.

SEPT. 21: CIRQUE DU LAKE STREET FESTIVAL: Family-friendly festival with live music, vendor booths, unique food and drink options, street performers that mimic the essence of a French market. 5-9 p.m. 400 block of Lake Street, Shreveport. Email info@cirquedulake.com.

SEPT. 22: TRACTOR SUPPLY’S FALL FARMERS' MARKET. With local vendors from produce, craters and artisans. Tractor Supply, 9620 Mansfield Road., Shreveport. Vendors can visit www.TSCEventPartners.com.

SEPT. 22: YOGIE AND FRIENDS FALL BAKE SALE. Proceeds are for Yogie and Friends FIV and Cat Sanctuary. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Petco, 6596 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Visit www.yogieandfriends.org.

SEPT. 25: SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER AFRICAN- AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOLF TOURNAMENT. 18-hole, four-man scramble. Lunch provided. $100, individual; $400, team. Registration at 10:30 a.m.; shotgun start at noon. Entry deadline is Sept. 11. Crooked Hollow Golf Course, 8667 Elysian Fields Road, Greenwood Road, La. Call 220-9098.

SEPT 29: SUPER SAFETY SATURDAY. This event combines family fun with educational activities in five Safety Pit Stop areas: Car Seat Safety Check, Touch a Truck, Health & Safety Fair, Family Fun Zone and Sheriff’s Safety Town. Free. 9 a.m. to noon. Sheriff’s Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.jlsb.org/super-safety-saturday/.

OCT. 6: MIRACLE TOUR. Miracle Tour offers 64-, 42-, 28- and 14-mile bicycling routes and a five-mile family fun ride to raise funds for the 17 signature Children’s Miracle Network Hospital programs at CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System. 7 a.m. registration; 8 a.m. start time. Haughton High School, 210 E. McKinley Ave., Haughton. Visit www.miracletour.org.

OCT. 12-14: PAW PATROL LIVE “RACE TO THE RESCUE.” The top-rated animated preschool series returns with four performances. 6 p.m., Oct. 12; 10 a.m., 2 p.m., Oct. 13; 2 p.m., Oct. 14. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Drive, Bossier City. Tickets on sale at www.ticketmaster.com.

OCT. 27: 7TH ANNUAL ASEANA AUTUMN FESTIVAL. A free, family-friendly event celebrating Asian culture through food, dance, music and more. 4:30 p.m.; 7 p.m., fireworks. Asian Gardens, 800 Texas Ave., Shreveport.

| CASINO PROMOS

BOOMTOWN CASINO & HOTEL: 300 Riverside Drive, Bossier City, 746-0711. www.boomtownbossier.com. August Promotions. Earn additional entries when you play your favorite casino games! Simply swipe your mychoice card at any mychoice kiosk to enter 6-9:55 p.m. Press Win Kiosk Game is 1-4 p.m. on Sundays and 5-9 p.m. on Wednesdays. Everyone is a guaranteed winner! Swipe your mychoice® card at any mychoice® kiosk to reveal your prize! End of Summer $25,000 Giveaway is Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. Win a share of $25,000! Drawings 7-10 p.m. Winners every 30 minutes. Swipe your mychoice® card at any mychoice® kiosk or insert mychoice® card into any slot or video poker machine from 6:30 -9:55 p.m. to activate entries. 5X Entries for End of Summer $25,000 Giveaway are every Monday and Tuesday. Earn 5X entries when you play your favorite casino games!

DIAMONDJACKS CASINO & RESORT: 711 Diamondjacks Blvd., Bossier City. 678-7777.See Rewards Club for details. Restrictions apply. New Member. Receive up to a $100 refund in the mail. Mail offer based on play. Happy Birthday. Come in on your birthday, swipe your Rewards Club card and receive a present from us. September Promotions. $75K Tackles & Touchdowns is now through Sept. 29. Win a share of $75K in slot play, TVs and game tickets! Drawings from 7-11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. 10X Entries Mondays are Sept. 10-24. Weekly drawing/earning periods. Big Catch Swipe and Win is from noon to 6 p.m. every Tuesday. Win gifts, slot play, cash, points and more!Enroll at Kiosk with 10 slot points. Limited to two swipes per day. Entry Multiplier is Sept. 5 and 19. Chairman 5X entries, Platinum 4X entries, Gold 2X entries. Enroll at Kiosk. September Gift Giveaway is Sept. 12 and 26. Receive a gift with 10 slot points! 50+ Diamond Club is every Thursday. 10X Points is from 5-7 p.m. every Friday. Earn more cash back at the machine. Multiplier caps at 200 points. Your email could be worth $100! Submit your email to the Rewards Club for a chance to win a share of $500! LA-TEX Football Fan Giveaway is from noon to 6 p.m., Sept. 2. Win a trip to the New Orleans vs. Dallas game in Dallas, Texas! $200 slot play drawings from noon to 5 p.m; grand prize drawing is at 6 p.m. Labor Day Surprise Inside is from noon to 6 p.m., Sept. 3. Earn a 25 oz. insulated stainless steel bottle with 10 slot points. Select bottles will be marked with up to $500 in slot play! Not all bottles include slot play prize. Limited to one per person.

LEGENDS BUFFET SPECIALS: Salute to our troops. 25% off every day at Legends Buffet. Must have military I.D. to receive discount. Not valid on holidays. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Seafood Buffet is Friday, $24.99 with Rewards Card. Prime rib and shrimp buffet $24.99 Saturday nights with Rewards Card.

ELDORADO RESORT CASINO: 451 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. 877-602-0711. August Promotions. Road to Riches, daily promotions. All ONE Club card holders can play once per day at any ONE Club kiosk. Guests must earn a minimum of 5 tier points to activate that days game. Guests will play for chances to win freeplay and prizes. $50,000 ONE Club Launch Party. Drawings every 15 minutes from 8-11:30 p.m. each Friday; a different card level each week. Cash prizes ranging from $125 to $1,000 (Bronze & Silver); $500 to $1,000 (Gold); $500 to $5,000 (Pres./Chairman). Bonus multiplier days each Thursday (for that week’s card level). Guests swipe their card at the ONE Club Kiosk anytime from 4:30 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Thursday to activate their 10x drawing entry multiplier.

HARRAH’S LOUISIANA DOWNS: 8000 E. Texas St., Bossier City. 742-5555. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. Daily Racing Promotions. The 2018 Live Racing schedule runs Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, daily post time 3:15 p.m. Race reward Credit Multiplier. On Saturdays, make your wager with your Total Rewards Card to receive your Reward Credit multiplier. Racing Dollar Day starts at 3:15 p.m., Aug. 29 with $1 hot dog and $1 draft and $1 program. Wiener Dog Races Registration is due by 6:30 p.m., Aug. 30. Email cboddie@caesars.com. Only one entry per dog, purebred dogs only. Wiener Dog Race is 11 a.m. on Sept. 3 with first race at noon, championship race at 2 p.m. Families can enjoy children’s area. Super Derby 39 Backside Benevolence Fund Banquet is Aug. 31. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information call 560-7466. Racing Reward Credit Multiplier is Sept. 1. Simply wager with your Total Rewards Card to receive your Reward Credit multiplier up to 10X based on your play. Family Four Pack is at 3:15 p.m., Sept. 1 with four hotdogs, four sodas, one racing program and a box seat for $16. Super Derby 39 begins at 10:30 a.m., Sept. 2 with a day of activities, festivities and fun.

HORSESHOE BOSSIER CITY HOTEL AND CASINO: 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City. 742-0711. August Promotions. 2018 Porsche Cayman Labor Day Giveaway. Earn entries from now to Sept. 2! Activation is from 5:30-9:30 p.m. on Sept. 2. $250K Cash Drawings is every Friday. $50,000 Cash Grand Prize and over 500 winners this summer! Earning is from 5 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. on Fridays. All Total Rewards members will receive one free entry into the drawing and can also earn additional entries for every 25 Tier Credits earned. Five winners will be announced every 30 minutes to win $250 in Free Slot Play. At 10:30 p.m., one lucky winner will receive $5,000 cash and any unclaimed prizes. Finale drawing will be held on Aug. 31. DARE DAYCLUB: Dare is open daily to the public from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $5 at the gate. Must be 21 years old to enter. Party poolside on Splash Saturdays w/DJ Dayton & Sunday Fundays w/DJ Love from 4-9 p.m.

MARGARITAVILLE CASINO AND RESORT: 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. 855-346-2489. www.margaritavillebossiercity. com. August promotions. Margaritaville Millions is every day. Continuity Game: Island-themed game where customers must complete a collection on Island 1 first before progressing to Island 2. Play ‘N’ Get – Jim Beam Series is Monday through Friday. Beach Bum Club Breakfast & Lunch is Tuesday. World Tour Buffet for guests 50 and older; $7.99 breakfast from 7–10:30 a.m. $12.99 lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. $30K Mini Bac Five Hand Challenge is Tuesday through Thursday. Daily tournaments are through Aug. 30. Registration is at 11:30 a.m. Tournament duration from noon to 11:40 p.m. (Tournaments will be conducted every 20 minutes). Payouts are daily from 12:15 a.m. on the following day; $500 in promo chips. Weekly at 11:59 p.m. on Fridays. Monthly promotional chip. Guest will have until Sunday, Sept. 2, to redeem 2x Play Wednesdays. Guests receive two free game plays on Wednesdays only.

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

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