I ART/EXHIBITS

THROUGH OCTOBER: THE ART OF SHARON WADDELL. Woman's Department Club Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

THROUGH NOVEMBER 28: BOSSIER ARTS COUNCIL presents "A Photography Exhibit" by Charlie Corbett in the Emerging Gallery. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Bossier Arts Council located at 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City, 71111. For more information abut the artwork, how to become a sponsor, or other Bossier Arts Council events, please visit www.bossierarts.org or call 318-741-8310.

| BARS/NIGHTLIFE

BAYOU THUNDER SALOON: Live music. 1910 Market St., Shreveport. 318-848-7732

CHIANTI: Dorsey Summerfield Jr., 7-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday in the Green Room. 6535 Line Ave., Shreveport. 868-8866.

CLARION INN: Winston Hall and Chris Allen, The Three Dons, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Fridays. 4000 Industrial Drive, Bossier City. Call 747-0711.

FLYING HEART BREWING & PUB: Live music is from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday night. 700 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 584-7039.

GREAT RAFT BREWING: Oct. 25 hosting Super Boil Sunday. 12 p.m. 1251 Dalzell, Shreveport. Call 734- 9881.

SUPERIOR'S STEAKHOUSE: Live piano music every weekend. The Stilettos, 6-10 p.m. first Friday of every month; every other Friday, Toni Mundy Evans Duo, 6-10 p.m.; first Saturday of the month, Skylar Smith. Every other Saturday, Daniel Ley Duo. 855 Pierremont Road, No. 120, Shreveport. 219-4123.

TWISTED ROOT: Monday Night is Trivia Night from 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays live music on the patio from 6-9 p.m., Buddy Flett. 868-6410. 8690 Line Ave., Shreveport.

| SPECIAL EVENTS

EVERY SATURDAY THROUGH OCTOBER 10: SHREVEPORT FARMERS' MARKET. Facilitated by the Red River Revel, the market serves local farmers, our community and the entire Northwest Louisiana region. A enhanced layout maximizes efficiency and accessibility and complies with current spacing, capacity and social distancing guidelines. Every precaution to maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness by also offering five places to "take a squirt" of hand sanitizer. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information about Shreveport Farmers’ Market, contact Manager EmerIe Eck Gentry at farmersmarket@redriverrevel.com, 318-455-5788, or www.shreveportfarmersmarket.com.

EVERY SATURDAY THROUGH NOVEMBER 21: BOSSIER CITY FARMERS MARKET has a wealth of local fresh veggies and fruits, food trucks, jams, salsa, honey, baked goods, street tacos, jellies, handmade soup, pickles, flowers, live music, bread, pies, tamales, kettle corn, candles, beef jerky, barbecue, pet treats, handmade

jewelry, art, crafts, shaved ice, fresh squeezed lemonade, real fruit smoothies, pizza and much more in a shopping safe “social distancing” environment. Located at 2950 E. Texas St. on the south side of Pierre Bossier Mall. Pet friendly. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, www.BossierCityFarmersMarket.com

OCTOBER 12: GOLF CLASSIC 2020. Bossier Chamber of commerce is set to PAR-TEE with an 18-hole around-the-world-themed Golf Classic at StoneBridge. For sponsorship or participation, contact Lisa Johnson at ljohnson@bossierchamber.com

OCTOBER 12-16: THE SHREVEPORT LITTLE THEATRE GUILD presents its first virtual fundraiser, "A CHAIR-ity Event: Take Your Seat!" The online auction items will include one-of-a-kind chairs, uniquely handpainted and donated by local artists. Other silent auction items include gift certificates, items for the home, women, children and pets. During the week of the virtual online auction, the chairs and other auction items will be on display daily for the public to view at SLT, 812 Margaret Place, from noon to 7 p.m. Bidding will begin at 1 a.m. on Oct. 12 and end at midnight on Oct. 16. To view the chairs and other auction items online and to participate and bid online, go to www.charityauction.bid/chairauction. For further information, contact Jamie Killeen at 318-424-4439, visit www.shreveportlittletheatre.com and Facebook or call or visit SLT’s box office at 812 Margaret Place, open from noon to 4 p.m. weekdays, 318-424-4439.

OCTOBER 15: RENESTING PROJECT INC. is having their annual fundraiser, which will be live via Facebook. Admission is free, but registration is required. To register, simply text re2020 to 76278 or go to www.re2020. givesmart.com. Livestream even begins at 6:30 p.m. and with online bidding till 10 p.m.

OCTOBER 17: DOWNTOWN MERCANTILE MARKET. Grab your family and friends and plan on going to the heart of the historic downtown Texas Avenue for more mini markets. C&C Mercantile and Lighting will host a list of your favorite artists, makers, food trucks and musicians. Free admission with live entertainment and over 25 artists. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1110 Texas Ave., Shreveport 71101. For more information call 318-424-4406.

OCTOBER 17: SBC ZOMBIE WALK 2020 (formerly known as the Shreveport Zombie Walk) has been on a mission to raise two things: awareness of the hunger issues in our area and non-perishable food for the Food Bank of NWLA. The theme this year is "Park Your Parts." The Zombie Walk gives attendees a fun, unique experience involving the spirit of community involvement and the pop culture phenomenon known as the “Walking Dead” – aka zombies. This family-friendly event charges no admission, and only asks that attendees come dressed in their finest zombie garb, bearing donations of non-perishable food items and maybe a few bucks to donate to whichever charity of organization of your choice. This year, due to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, it also provides an outdoor movie marathon experience. For more information, contact Alex@bossierarts.org.

OCTOBER 23-24: AMERICAN ROSE CENTER is hosting Volunteer Day at the gardens and is seeking participation. No experience needed. Volunteers may bring available tools and should provide garden gloves. Scout troops, 4-H Clubs and church groups are encouraged to participate. Brown bag lunch will be provided to all who register. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call Kim Merritt at 318-938-5402 or email americanrosesociety@rose.org.

OCTOBER 26: ANNUAL NORTHWEST LOUISIANA GOLF CLASSIC. Hosted by the Greater Shreveport Chamber Commerce at Southern Trace Country Club with lunch provided to the participants.This Golf Classic is a flight competition. There will be several on-the-course challenges and cash prizes, and our first-place team will be awarded the coveted Northwest LA Golf Classic traveling trophy. Proceeds fund the advocacy program. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is now open for this event. More details at https://bit.ly/2020NWLAGolfClassic

THROUGH OCTOBER 30: THE JUNIOR LEAGUE PUMPKIN PATCH at Provenance. Fall Markets & Music Series Week 1 is on Oct. 8, 4-8 p.m. at Windrush Park. Week 2 Fall Markets and Music Series is on Oct. 15, 4-8 p.m. Feast on Wheels! With Shreveport Green is on Oct. 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. with five-course meals served to go. And Week 3 of the Market and Music Series is on Oct. 22, 4-8 p.m. For more information, contact Cheryl Dunson at cdunson@yourprovenance.com.

THROUGH OCTOBER: DIXIE MAZE FARMS: Are you a murderer? Come to a murder mystery dinner. Oct. 9 is '80s Murder Mystery Dinner for all ages. Dinner starts at 6:30. Oct. 16: Saints and Sinners Murder Mystery Dinner starts at 6:30 for adults, 21 and up. Oct. 23: Murder At The Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball Dinner at 6:30 for adults 21 and up. Oct. 30: Sin City Slayer Casino Murder Mystery Dinner at 6:30 for adults 21 and up. Also in October is their annual maze of fun. For more information, call 318-703-2870.

THROUGH OCTOBER: SPRING STREET MUSEUM. Exhibit highlights human cost of the 1873 Yellow Fever epidemic. This virtual exhibit can be seen at https://springstreetmuseum.org/exhibits/. A series of live lectures will be offered via Facebook at https:// www.facebook.com/LSUS-History-and-Social-Sciences-Department-548006191897831 with Dr. Beverly Burden Oct. 7, 1 p.m., and Dr. Helen Wise Oct. 14, 1 p.m. For more information, contact Cheryl White, Cheryl.White@lsus.edu

OCTOBER 31: RUN FOR YOUR PIE! Southfield School will host three different races (10K/5K/Fun Run), and every participant will be rewarded with delicious pie at the finish line. 10K and 5K start times will be staggered to promote social distancing and participant safety. You will choose your wave start time when registering. Familyfriendly costumes are welcomed and encouraged – you may even win a gift card! Virtual runs will be live until Oct. 30. 10K top finishers will receive a cash prize and a commemorative glass. 5K top finishers will receive a gift card and a commemorative glass. Age group top finishers (men and women) will receive a commemorative glass. Funds raised will be used to support faculty benefits, professional development, lab and athletic departments, classroom upgrades, facility and campus needs, security and safety at Southfield School. Risk-Free Registration*: If the race is postponed or cancelled, registration fee refunds will be available. The processing fee is non-refundable. *Must register before Oct. 14 to qualify for risk-free registration as well as be guaranteed a long-sleeved race shirt. Contact Christie Lamoureux at 318-213-6335

THROUGH OCTOBER 31: SHREVEPORT AQUARIUM will offer a haunted pirate adventure with chills, thrills and, of course, gills with its month-long Halloween celebration. This event is appropriate for kids of all ages during the day before 5 p.m., and a scarier “After Dark” version will be available on weekends from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for ages 12+. A giant kraken will greet at the entrance, and the inside will be transformed into a pirate ship with 3D shipwrecks, silhouettes, pirate skeletons, fog, obstacles, glowing eyes and so much more. This is a COVID-friendly pirate adventure. Daytime admission prices are $15 for ages 13+, $12 for ages 3-12, and kids 2 and under are free. On Friday and Saturday evenings from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. beginning Oct. 9, NecroManor actors “Creeps of the Deep” will be on site providing the scare of a lifetime for those who are not faint of heart. Tickets for the After Dark attractions are $20 and must be purchased in advance. Recommended age is 12+. Limited tickets are available due to COVID-19 and guest must wear face coverings and are encouraged to social distance while touring the facility. For more information, contact Jason Coffel, 318-383-0601 or email Jason@shreveportaquarium.com. 601 Clyde Fant Parkway in Downtown Shreveport.

| CASINOS

SAM’S TOWN HOTEL AND CASINO SHREVEPORT: 315 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. 811-429- 0711. www.samstown.com. Includes four restaurants, luxurious signature spa – spa blu – a 1,500-seat Convention Center, spacious hotel tower and outdoor pool. The property has a 30,000-square-foot casino with 28 table games including blackjack-21, roulette, baccarat and craps and more than 1,100 video poker and slot machines. Additionally, Sam’s Town Shreveport includes the Shreveport Trading Company Gift Shop and Sam’s Town Live, an intimate venue featuring local and national musicians. October promotions: New Member Sign-Up Bonus: through Dec. 31, a new Ruby B Connected card at the Cashiers Cage and play $10 within 48 hours of signing up and receive $5 in B Rewards. Available to anyone who has not had a B Connected card previously. Boyd Gaming has brought back the iconic Stardust brand in a social casino app (available for download at the Apple App Store or Android Google Play Store). In the Halloween spirit, try the spookiest slots in town! Try your luck on Wicked Winnings II, Zoltar, Electrifying Riches, Alien and The Walking Dead Machines. Book a hotel room or suite and enjoy our award-winning rooms, refreshing pool and fitness center, and relish in delicious meals Smokey Joe’s or William B’s Steakhouse. More information on Sam’s Town Casino Shreveport can be found at www.samstownshreveport.com, on Facebook (www.facebook.com/SAMSTOWN), and Twitter (@ stshreveport). Sam’s Town Casino Shreveport is a property of Boyd Gaming.

HORSESHOE BOSSIER CITY HOTEL AND CASINO: 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City. 742-0711. October Promotions: Mystery Reward Credit Multiplier. On Mondays and Tuesdays, Caesars Rewards Members can swipe their Caesars Rewards Card for a chance to win up to a 100X Multiplier or a 3X Multiplier for Video Poker. Guests can swipe their Caesars Rewards card at any Promotional Kiosk. See Caesars Rewards® for details. Asian 3K Drawing. On Mondays, Caesars Rewards Members can swipe their Caesars Rewards Card to activate their entry into the drawing between 7 p.m. and 11:45 p.m. in the Mini Baccarat area. Drawings happen every half-hour starting at 8 p.m. with the last one at 12 a.m. One winner will be announced to receive promotional chips or Free Slot Play. See Caesars Rewards® for details. Asian Midweek Drawing. On Wednesdays, Caesars Rewards Members can swipe their Caesars Rewards Card to activate their entry into the drawing between 7 p.m. and 11:45 p.m. in the Mini Baccarat area. Drawings happen every 15 minutes starting at 8 p.m. with the last one at 12 a.m. One winner will be announced to receive promotional chips, Free Slot Play or a Visa Card. See Total Rewards® for details. Kitchen Gift Series. On Wednesdays, guests must earn 150 Tier Credits to receive one complimentary gift each week, $15 in Free Play or 1,500 Reward Credits. Earning Period: 5 a.m.- 7:30 p.m., Gift Distribution: 2 p.m.-8 p.m. See Caesars Rewards® for details. Oct. 7: Granitestone Diamond Blue 10.5” Grill Pan; for gift redemption visit a promotional kiosk. Oct. 14: Brentwood 3.5 Quart Diamond Pattern Slow Cooker; for gift redemption visit a promotional kiosk. Oct. 21: Brentwood 1 Liter Deep Fryer; for gift redemption visit a promotional kiosk. Oct. 28: Choice of Remaining Gifts; for gift redemption visit a promotional kiosk. 1:1 Reward credits to free slot play. Every Thursday, Caesars Rewards members can swipe their card at the Promotions Kiosk and exchange Reward Credits for Free Slot Play at a 1:1 ratio. $1,000 Free Slot Play Cap. See Caesars Rewards® for details. 5x Tier/Reward Credit Multiplier. Starting Friday, Oct. 16, Saturday, Oct. 17, Caesars Rewards members can swipe their Caesars Rewards Card to activate a 5X Multiplier for slots, table games and video poker. Guests can earn a maximum of 25,000 in Tier Credits and 100,000 in Reward Credits over the two-day promotional period. Guests will swipe their Caesars Rewards card once at any promotional kiosk to receive the multiplier for both promotional days. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. See Caesars Rewards® for details.

HARRAH’S LOUISIANA DOWNS: 8000 E. Texas St., Bossier City. 742- 5555. October Promotions: Return Rewards. Caesars 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 emailed offer and redeem within 24 hours of receiving email at the Caesars Rewards Kiosk. See Caesars Rewards® for details. Mystery Reward Credit Multiplier. Every Tuesday, Caesars Rewards members can swipe their card at the Promotions Kiosk to receive a Reward Credit Multiplier. Caesars 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. See Caesars Rewards® for details. 1:1 Reward credits to free slot play. Every Wednesday, Caesars Rewards members can swipe their card at the Promotions Kiosk and exchange Reward Credits for Free Slot Play at a 1:1 ratio. $1,000 Free Slot Play Cap. See Caesars Rewards® for details. Frights & $15,000. Free Slot Play Drawings. Every Friday Caesars Rewards members can swipe their Caesars Rewards card for a chance to win up to $600 in Free Slot Play. Activation is from 3 p.m. until 9:45 p.m. All Caesars Rewards members receive one free entry upon activation; additional entries are earned based on Tier. From, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m., four winners will receive $100 in Free Slot Play. At 10 p.m., one winner will receive $600 in Free Slot Play. See Caesars Rewards® for details. $15,000 Hallo’win drawings. Every Saturday Caesars Rewards members can swipe their Caesars Rewards card for a chance to win up to $600 in Free Slot Play. Activation is from 3 p.m. until 9:45 p.m. All Caesars Rewards members receive one free entry upon activation; additional entries are earned based on Tier. From, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m., two winners will receive $200 in Free Slot Play. At 10 p.m., one winner will receive $600 in Free Slot Play. See Caesars Rewards® for details. Fuddruckers special earn 100. On Fridays and Saturdays, Caesars Rewards members who earn 100 Tier Credits can receive a complimentary meal voucher for a burger, fries and a drink at Fuddruckers (max value $20). Caesars Reward members must swipe card at a redemption kiosk to receive their dining credit which is valid for seven days. Build your bar giveaway. On Saturday, Oct. 31, select guests must earn 100 Tier Credits to receive a bottle of Malibu Rum or $15 Free Slot Play or 1,500 Reward Credits. Earning Period: 6 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Gift Distribution: 4 p.m.-9 p.m. at the promotional kiosk. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. See Caesars Rewards® for details.