| ART/EXHIBITS

SEPT. 12-NOV. 25: 35 YEAR WALTZ: BRUCE ALLEN RETROSPECTIVE. The exhibit features Allen’s artworks of observation, exploration and experimentation from a 35-year waltz with the Centenary College of Louisiana Department of Art. An opening reception begins at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 12. Meadows Museum of Art, 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. Visit www.themeadowsmuseum.com.

SEPT. 18: OPENING FOR ADENA HELM EXHIBIT. Free reception from 5:30-7:30. Artist Adena Helm's visually layered and symbolic paintings feature Louisiana birds, African animals and household pets. On display through Oct. 19 at Centeral ArtStation, 801 Crockett St. in downtown Shreveport. Visit www.artspaceshreveport.com for more.

THROUGH SEPT. 22: COSMOS. Explore the stars in a collection of student works inspired by the wonders of the heavens and the stars. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.rwnaf.org.

THROUGH SEPT. 26: THE ART OF JERRY WRAY: A CELEBRATION. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. Visit www.laexhibitmuseum.org.

THROUGH SEPT. 30: BRITTANI PHILLIPS. This emerging artist specializes in functional and abstract art. Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Visit www.bossierarts.org.

THROUGH SEPT 30: A DUAL ARTSHOW PRESENTING THE TALENTS OF WHITNEY TATES AND HILLARY FRAZIER. The East Bank Gallery at Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. www.bossierarts.org.

THROUGH OCT. 5: STILL PHOTOGRAPHY. Showcasing 40 years of personal works by Neil Johnson. Artspace, 708 Texas St., Shreveport. Visit www. artspaceshreveport.com.

THROUGH OCT. 13: THAT DAY: PICTURES IN THE AMERICAN WEST. For her own exhibition, Laura Wilson chose 72 photographs that display the diversity of Western lives, from the Hutterites in Montana to the Oglala Sioux in South Dakota, and from those living in the borderland towns to those following a still-surviving way of life as ranchers and cowboys. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.rwnaf.org.

SEPT. 12: THE ART OF THE COCKTAIL. A cocktail-themed art show with local master mixologists. $10, advance tickets; $15, at the door. 5-8 p.m. Nader’s Gallery, 524 E. Kings Hwy., Shreveport. Call 868-3021.

OCT. 2: DOWNTOWN ART WALK. Come stroll for art & street performances. Learn about the history of the city and sketch a historic building. Free and all ages friendly. 5-8 P.M. Starts at Shreve Memorial Library, 424 Texas St., Shreveport. Visit www.downtownshreveport.com.

THROUGH OCT. 31: 35 YEAR WALTZ. The fruits of artist and teacher Bruce Allen’s rich artistic career will be on display in a special retrospective exhibit at Centenary’s Meadows Museum of Art. Allen’s art blends humor and seriousness, playfulness and structure, as it dances around irony and social commentary. Free. 2911 Centenary Blvd., Centenary College.

| 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.

AMERICAN LEGION #14: Karaoke with Jay Couger or Dickie Turner 5:30 p.m. every Sunday. 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.

BAYOU THUNDER SALOON. 5 Star Karaoke Plus, 6-11 p.m. every Sunday; 8 p.m. to midnight. Live music from 8 p.m. to midnight. 1910 Market St., Shreveport. 848-7732.

BEARS ON FAIRFIELD: Live entertainment starts at 8 p.m. 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. Saturday night is poems and songs that pairs poems with smooth backing music from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. 450 Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway, Ste. 700, Shreveport. 734-9766.

CELEBRITY LOUNGE: Live music. Treble Hook, 9 p.m., Sept. 13; DJ Trentino, 10 p.m., Sept. 14; Electric Circus, 9 p.m., Spet. 20; DJ Saint Claire, 10 p.m., Sept. 21; The Hollow Decks, 9 p.m., Sept. 27; DJ Dynamix, 10 p.m., Sept. 28. 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. 5 Star Karaoke Plus, 11 p.m. to 3 a.m., Friday and Saturday. 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.

CLARION INN: Winston Hall and Christ Allen, 6:30 -10:30 p.m., Sept. 13, 20. 4000 Industrial Drive, Bossier City. 318-747-0711

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

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. Books and Brews, which is an open forum book club, takes place on the fourth Friday of the month. Live music is from 6-9 p.m. every Thursday night. 700 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 584-7039.

FRANK’S PIZZA NAPOLETANO. Live music on the patio, Stephanie Jackson, 6-9 p.m., Sept. 11; Haley Brooke & Shawn Stroope, 6-9 p.m., Sept. 18; Mary LaRoux, 6-9 p.m., Sept. 25. 6950 Fern Ave., Shreveport. 230-7130.

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. Call 734-9881.

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.

LEGENDS THEATRE: Michael Carbonaro, 8 p.m., Nov. 29. DiamondJacks Casino & Resort, 711 DiamondJacks Blvd., Bossier City. 678-7777.

NICKY'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT: Wayne’s FM Karaoke, 6:30-10 p.m., Thursdays; Flashback, Sept. 21. 2701 Viking Drive, Bossier City. 841-1345.

NOBLE SAVAGE: Open 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Will Maranto, 8-10 p.m., Sept. 11; Mike Westbrook, 9-11 p.m., Sept. 13; Dr. Daylight Jazz Company, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Dan Garner, 8-10 p.m., Sept. 17; Nick Brumley, 8-10 p.m., Sept. 18; Leigh Rose, 9-11 p.m., Sept. 20; Jay Kirgis, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., Spet. 21; Stanton Dossett, 8-10 p.m., Sept. 24; TD McMurrary, 8-10 p.m., Sept. 25; Tim Glennon, 9-11 p.m., Sept. 27; Sweet T, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., Sept. 28. Dirty Redd's Open Jam Session featuring area artists playing all-around good music every Thursday. 417 Texas St., Shreveport. 221-1781.

THE PORT GRILL: Live entertainment. Road to Comedy at the Prize Fest, 9 p.m., Sept. 28 784 E. Flournoy Lucas Road, Ste. C.

PARADISE THEATER: Eddie Griffin, 8 p.m., Sept. 20. Buckcherry, 7 p.m., Sept. 24. Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. 855-346-2489.

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

SAM'S TOWN LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Free entertainment all month long. Latin Nights with DJ Manny from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. every Thursday night. Total Choice, Sept. 13,14; Front Cover, Sept. 20,21; Caravan, Sept. 27,28.

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.

SUNDANCE CANTINA BAR AT BOOMTOWN: Live music is from 8 p.m. to midnight, Bayou Blue Band, Sept. 13; Blind Pursuit Band, Sept. 20; Social Brigade Band, Sept. 27,28. 300 Riverside Drive, Bossier City, La. 318-746-0711.

SUPERIOR GRILL: Live entertainment on the patio from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Pseudo Boom, Sept. 11; Casey Martin Band, Sept. 12, 28; The Good News, Sept. 13; The Syndicate, Sept. 14, 26; Jason Sepulvado Band, Sept. 18; Scarm Wulfie & Lefty, Sept. 19; Fine China, Sept. 20; Tambria Adams Band, Sept. 21; Charlotte’s Web, Sept. 25; Jimmy Wooten Band, Sept. 27. 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.

TIKI BAR: Live music at 6:30 p.m., 639 E. Kings Highway, Shreveport. 868-6355.

TWISTED ROOT: Live music on the patio from 6-9 p.m., Buddy Flett, Tuesdays; Tim Powell, first and third Thursdays; Shay Bailiff, second and fourth Thursdays. 868-6410. 8690 Line Ave., Shreveport.

WHISKEY JACKS MUSIC AND SPIRITS: Live entertainment 6-10 p.m., Thursdays, 8 p.m. to midnight, Fridays and Saturdays. Midnight Encore, Sept. 13, 14; What the Funk, Sept. 20, 21; Legato Stone, Sept. 27, 28. Diamond Jacks Casino & Resort, 711 DiamondJacks Blvd., Bossier City. 678-7777.

WHISKEY ROADHOUSE: Live entertainment. Lucas Jagneaux & The Roadshow, Sept. 12 Ambush, Sept. 13; Tailgate Poets, Sept. 14; Jay Statham and the Tokie Show, Sept. 19; Side FX, Sept. 20; Southern Roots, Sept. 21; The Mix, Sept. 26; What the Funk?!, Sept. 27; David Joel, Sept. 28. Horseshoe Bossier City Hotel and Casino, 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City. 742-0711.

| MUSIC/COMEDY

SEPT. 20, 28, OCT. 4: COMEDY AT THE PRIZE FEST. With seven seasoned and upcoming local comedians putting on the largest comedy show of the year. Free. 9 p.m., Sept. 20, The Port Grill; 9 p.m., Sept. 28, Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club; 9 p.m., Oct. 4, Lofts at 624. Visit Comedy at the Prize on www.facebook.com.

SEPT. 21: OPENING NIGHT ORCHESTRA SPECTACULAR: Featuring works by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. $20-$63. 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Church, 543 Ockley Dr., Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportsymphony.com.

OCT. 4: YAKOV SMIRNOFF. Tickets on sale now. $49-$25. 8 p.m. The Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.thestrandtheatre.com.

OCT. 5: THE TEMPTATIONS AND THE FOUR TOPS. Tickets on sale now. $36-$96. 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com.

OCT. 12: MIRANDA SINGS. The YouTube star comes to the stage with her “Who Wants My Kid” tour. 7 p.m. $82-$36.50. 7 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com.

OCT. 13: ALISON KRAUSS. Tickets on sale now. $92-$62. 7:30 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com.

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| THEATER

SEPT. 12-15, 19-22: AVENUE Q. Stage Center presents this modern musical, which is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. Two versions of the musical in repertory, an R-rated version and a new PG version. Rated PG: 7:30 p.m., Sept. 12-14, 2 p.m., Sept. 15. Rated R: 7:30 p.m., Sept. 19-21, 2 p.m., Sept. 22. $18, adults; $15, seniors/military/students. Central Artstation, 801 Crockett St., Shreveport. Call 218-9978.

SEPT. 13-15: WHO'S IN BED WITH THE BUTLER? Shreveport Little Theatre’s production of this hilarious comedy of a very complicated love life of a butler. $22, adults; $20, seniors, students and military. 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m., Sundays. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439.

OCT. 10-13, 17-20: URINETOWN (THE MUSICAL). A spoof on musical comedy and musical drama, this production is presented by Bossier Parish Community College and the Cavalier Players. For teenage and older audiences. 7:30 p.m.; 2 p.m., Sundays. BPCC, 62200 E. Texas St., Bossier City. Visit www.bpcc.edu.

OCT. 14: BABY SHARK LIVE! Tickets on sale now. $59-$29. 6 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com.

OCT. 19: RUSSIAN BALLET THEATRE PRESENTS SWAN LAKE. Tickets on sale now. $86- $29. 7 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com.

| SPECIAL EVENTS

EVERY THURSDAY: LIVE MUSIC AND FUN. Enjoy live music. $6. Bossier Council on Aging, 706 Bearkat Drive, Bossier City. Call 741-8302.

FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: MOMMY & ME YOGA. This 30-minute class is filled with songs, laughter, stories and yoga and created for mommy and baby bonding. $5. 10 a.m. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.rwnaf.org.

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.

EVERY SATURDAY: FREE COMMUNITY WORKOUT. With Camp Gladiator-certified personal trainers. One-hour total body workout for all ages and levels. 8 a.m. Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City; 9 a.m., Betty Virginia Park, 3901 Fairfield Ave. Visit www.campgladiator.com.

EVERY SATURDAY: BOSSIER CITY FARMERS' MARKET. With fresh foods, honey, soap, makers, entrepreneurs, artists, food trucks and fun activities for kids. Free. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pierre Bossier Mall, 2950 East Texas St., Bossier City. Visit www.BossierCityFarmersMarket.com.

SEPT. 13: HIGHLAND JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL PREVIEW PARTY. Kick off a great festival weekend with a local band, food and better. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Flying Heart Brewing Pub, 700 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Visit www.highlandjazzandblues.org.

SEPT. 13-14: SHOW TILL YOU DROP ARTS CRAFT & GIFT SHOW. Family event. $4 for both days. Free for children 10 and under. 3-7 p.m., Sept. 13; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 14. Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City.

SEPT. 13-OCT. 13: LITTLE CORPORAL ON THE BIG SCREEN: THE FILM POSTERS OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE. A unique exhibition of 35 original posters and other film artifacts from diverse countries based on the famed French emperor. An opening reception is from 5-7 p.m., Sept. 13. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport Visit www.rwnaf.org.

SEPT. 14: MELISSA ROSE MAGGIO REMEMBRANCE RUN. Proceeds from this annual run fund scholarships for graduating seniors in Bossier Parish entering a nursing program. Maggio’s parents wanted to honor their daughter’s memory to continue her legacy and love of nursing. $30, 5K; $15, fun run. 7:45 a.m. BeauJax Restaurant, 501 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Visit www.christfit.org.

SEPT. 14: FAMILY MATINEE: CHARLOTTE'S WEB. Join us for a movie-themed kids' activity before the classic story of "Charlotte’s Web" starts on the big screen. $6.50. 10 a.m., activity; 11 a.m., movie. Robinson Film Center, 617 Texas St., Shreveport. Visit www.robinsonfilmcenter.org.

SEPT. 14: ARK-LA-TEX GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING. With guest speaker Gary Joiner presenting “On the Hunt for William Bennett – Founder of Shreveport.” Free. Shreve Memorial Library, Broadmoor Branch, 1212 Captain Shreve Drive, Shreveport. Visit www.altgenealogy.com.

SEPT. 14: HIGHLAND JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL. The 16th annual music and food event with music and fun for everyone. The festival will include nine bands and more than 70 food and art vendors onsite and a Kids' Zone. Free. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Columbia Park, 700 Columbia St., Shreveport. Visit www.highlandjazzandblues.org.

SEPT. 14: REAPING THE HARVEST. Taste seasonal recipes prepared by local chefs, plant a fall garden, learn about healthy lifestyle choices, and enjoy the beautiful outdoor setting. Free. 10 a.m. to noon. We Grow Together, 1613 Martha St., Shreveport. Visit www.facebook.com

SEPT. 17: SHREVEPORT BOSSIER CULTURE AND CULINARY TOUR. With tours featuring historic places as well as some of the best BBQ restaurants in town. Seating is limited. $75. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 393-3274.

SEPT. 17: CATS: TAKING A SELFIE. This series features events on culture, arts, technology and science. Free, but space is limited. 3 p.m. The Glen Retirement System, 403 East Flournoy Lucas Road, Shreveport. Call 798-3500.

SEPT. 17: SILVER SCREENING: RIO BRAVO. Join us for Silver Screen classic "Rio Bravo" starring John Wayne with lunch following the movie. Check website for encore screening times. $16; $15, RFC members. 10:30 a.m. Robinson Film Center, 617 Texas St., Shreveport. Visit www.robinsonfilmcenter.org.

SEPT. 19: LOUISIANA FILM PRIZE TRAILER PARTY AND MUSIC PRIZE ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT. The trailers for the Top 20 Louisiana Film Prize shorts will screen at Stray Cat. Between screenings, enjoy music from local DJ as well as the announcement of the bands who will play the 2019 Louisiana Music Prize Discovery Showcase. 6-9 p.m. Straycat, 222 Travis St., Shreveport. Visit www.prizefest.org.

SEPT. 20-21: DOWNTON ABBEY DINNER SCREENINGS. Join us for an evening of delectable dining before we travel back to "Downton Abbey" onscreen! LSU-S history professor Dr. Cheryl White will join us to share more on “A Day in the Life of the Edwardian Elite” over dinner. Make sure to stop for a photo op during the dinner in our special events space – we encourage you to dress in period attire! We’ll have prizes, including some for that attire! The movie will follow dinner in our downstairs theater. $45; $40, RFC members. 6 p.m. Robinson Film Center, 617 Texas St., Shreveport. Visit www.robinsonfilmcenter.org.

SEPT. 21: DOWNTON ABBEY TEA TIME BRUNCH SCREENING. Start your day with a spot of tea, a delicious brunch and your old friends from Downton Abbey! LSU-S history professor Dr. Cheryl White will join us to share more on “A Day in the Life of the Edwardian Elite” over brunch. We encourage you to dress in period or brunch attire for your photo op during the meal. You’ll have a chance to win prizes during brunch before heading to the movie in our theater! $30, $28, RFC members. Robinson Film Center, 617 Texas St., Shreveport. Visit www.robinsonfilmcenter.org.

SEPT. 21: CAMPUS FEST. Centenary College of Louisiana teamed up with New Evolution Promotions to bring an all-ages, family-friendly music festival with 12 of Shreveport’s most talented bands. Food trucks, vendors and more. Free. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Centenary College of Louisiana, 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. Visit the event on www.facebook.com.

SEPT. 21: OUR BIG FAT GREEK GOLF TOURNAMENT. St. George Greek Orthodox Church hosts this four-man scramble with Greek food, drinks, door prizes and more. Registration deadline is Sept. 14. $400 per team. 8 a.m. shotgun start. Querbes Golf Course, 3500 Beverly Place, Shreveport. Call 458-3067 or 564-8884.

SEPT. 21: THE SALVATION ARMY WOMEN'S AUXILIARY STYLE SHOW & PURSE AUCTION. The annual fundraiser will feature a silent auction of new, designer handbags, a style show and plated lunch. $50. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. East Ridge Country Club, 1000 Stewart Drive, Shreveport. Visit www.eventbrite.com.

SEPT. 21: ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP. This support group is for anyone who is struggling with Alzheimer's or a caregiver that is helping a loved one with Alzheimer's led by Stacey Hand, MA, CVT, gerontologist and dementia specialist. 9 a.m. Fitness Lady, 1700 Old Minden Road, Ste. 180, Bossier City. Call 747-1897.

SEPT. 24: HEELS AND REELS: HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS. There’s nothing we love more than watching beautiful people fall in love by being terrible to each other. Both Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson are trying to get rid of the other one to win a bet, but when you’re Kate Hudson, losing a guy in 10 days isn’t as easy as it sounds. $29, $22 RFC Members. 5:30 p.m. Robinson Film Center, 617 Texas St., Shreveport. Visit www.robinsonfilmcenter.org.

SEPT. 26: TASTE: A FESTIVAL OF FOOD AND ART. Holy Angels’ annual event where you can sample signature dishes from more than 30 local chefs, bid from your cell phone on hundreds of unique items in the silent auction, and enjoy beautiful creative works by Holy Angels’ Angel Artists and community artists, all while grooving to live music. $70. 5:30-9 p.m. Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City. Visit www.laholyangels.org/TASTE.

SEPT. 27: BURGERS, BEER & BOW WOWS! A fun evening filled with food trucks serving burgers, music, a dog themed scavenger hunt, adoptable dogs and a showing of "101 Dalmations." 5:30 p.m.; 8 p.m., movie. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport Visit www.rwnaf.org.

SEPT. 27: KING CREOLE. It’s a weekend full of Elvis fun in downtown Shreveport, and what’s an Elvis weekend without an Elvis movie?! We’re serving up the King of Rock and Roll on our big screen, as well Elvis specials in Abby Singer’s Bistro like shrimp creole, peanut butter banana pudding and The King martini with banana liquor and peanut butter whiskey. Come in your best Elvis attire for a chance to win a prize worthy of The King. 7:30 p.m. Robinson Film Center, 617 Texas St., Shreveport. Visit www.robinsonfilmcenter.org.

SEPT. 28: ALL Y’ALL: “GOING THROUGH IT.” A curated evening of true stories told on stage without notes by fascinating local people. Proceeds from this event will help provide mental health counseling services for area college students. $15. 7:30 p.m. University Center Auditorium, LSU Shreveport Campus, One University Dr., Shreveport. Visit www.AllYallBlog.com.

SEPT. 28: WALK ON’S INDEPENDENCE BOWL KICK OFF K’S 5K AND HALF MARATHON. Save $5 through race day! Prices are $30 for 5K and $70 for half marathon up to race day. Race day prices increase to $35 for 5K and $75 for half marathon. 7 a.m. Fern Marketplace, Shreveport. Visit www.independencebowl.org/kickoff-k.

SEPT. 28: YOGIE FRIENDS BAKE SALE. Fall bake sale for Yogie and Friends. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Petco, 6896 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Visit www.yogieandfriends.org.

SEPT. 28-OCT. 6: RED RIVER REVEL. The annual family-friendly event will feature food, music, art and more. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday; 5-9 p.m., Monday through Wednesday. Festival Plaza, 101 Crockett St., Shreveport. Visit www.redriverrevel.com

OCT. 2-6: PRIZE FEST. Shreveport's most amazing film, food, music and fashion festival. More information, including full event schedule and tickets, available at www.PrizeFest.org.

| CASINO PROMOS

BOOMTOWN CASINO & HOTEL: 300 Riverside Drive, Bossier City, 746-0711. www.boomtownbossier.com. September Promotions. mychoice myway: Activation is from 6-9:39 p.m., Sept. 14,21,28. Drawings are from 7- 9:40 p.m. Win your favorite mychoice prizes! Football Pick A Player: Every Wednesday and Sunday from 5-9 p.m. One swipe per day per guest. Everyone wins! Guests swipe mychoice® card at any kiosk to play. Win Bonus Rewards, gifts, entries! Play & Eat - Buffet Promotion: Every Monday and Tuesday, guests earn 150 tier points on Monday or Tuesday to receive a free buffet to redeem Wednesday – Sunday. Tier points must be earned in one day.

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. $20,000 Friday Fortunes Giveaway: Win up to $2,500 cash! Drawings from 7-10 p.m. every Friday. Super Swipe and Win: From noon to 6 p.m. every Monday and Tuesday. Win gifts, points and more! Guaranteed with every play! Lucky Locals Winning Wheel is from 6-9 p.m., Mondays and Tuesdays. Win up to $1,000 JackPlay! We’re giving away up to $20,000! Play on Mondays for 3X entries, valid toward next day drawings. 50+ Diamond Club: Every Wednesday. Must be 50 years of age or older. Entry Multiplier: 5X Chairman, 3X Platinum, 2X Gold. Enroll at a kiosk starting at noon. Saturday Gift with 100 Points: Enroll at kiosk at 2 p.m., Sept. 14, 28.

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. $9.99 Thursday buffet with Rewards Club card. $26.99 Seafood Buffet from 4:30-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Price with Rewards Club card. Free Senior Dinner Buffet is every Wednesday for guests 50 years of age or older with five slot points earned the same day.

ELDORADO RESORT CASINO: 451 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. 877-602-0711. September Promotions. $20,000 iWin Tablet Drawings: Play every Friday in September for your chance to win one of the season’s hottest electronics. Swipe your ONE Club membership card beginning at 5 p.m. to activate your entries. Drawings begin at 6 p.m. Up to 12 guests will win a name brand tablet each week! $95,000 Road to Riches: Sept. 28 is the Grand Finale Drawing, guests can swipe their ONE Club membership card beginning at 5 p.m. at any ONE Club kiosk to activate entries, and then listen for your name beginning at 6 p.m. Twenty guests will walk away with $500 cash, and one lucky guest will drive home in a 2019 Jaguar F-PACE SUV.

HARRAH'S LOUISIANA DOWNS: 8000 E. Texas St., Bossier City. 742-5555. Must be 21 years of age or older. See your Caesars Rewards for details. September 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. Mystery Reward Credit Multiplier: On Tuesdays and Wednesdays 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. Hit the Big Time Drawings: Every Friday, Caesars Rewards members can swipe their Caesars Rewards card for a chance to punch our “Hit The Big Time” board and win Free Slot Play. Activation is from 3-9:45 p.m.. All Caesars Rewards members receive one free entry upon activation; additional entries are earned based on tier. At 4 p.m., winners will be announced every hour for a chance to punch the board and win Free Slot Play.

RACING PROMOTIONS. Mobile Mondays (Select Mondays in September): Enjoying the races? Check-in on the Caesars Rewards app from your smart phone to receive an entry into the weekly “Day at the Races” drawing. Winner will receive a dining experience for two to the Harrah’s Club (max value of $100). Drawings will occur every Wednesday. Winners will be notified via the Caesars Rewards app. 2X Tuesdays (Select Tuesdays in September): Present your Caesars Rewards card when making a wager and receive a 2X racing reward credit multiplier each Tuesday. Watch & Wager Wednesdays: Enjoy hot dogs, popcorn, beer and racing programs for only $1! Super Saturdays (Select Saturdays in September): Race to more Rewards by presenting your Caesars Rewards card when making a wager and receive up to a 7X Racing Reward Credit Multiplier. Saturday Pick 4 Family Day: Enjoy a box seat for four with food and drinks for only $16 on select Saturdays. Check out Harrah's new Bet & Earn offered through Racing by Caesars Rewards. Guests wagering using a Caesars Rewards card will now receive one Tier Credit and one Reward Credit on a $3 bet.

HORSESHOE BOSSIER CITY HOTEL AND CASINO: 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City. 742-0711. September Promotions. Choose Your Infiniti Drawings: Every Friday and Saturday, you could drive away in a new Infiniti! Receive one free entry into the drawing each event day upon activation by swiping their Caesars Rewards Card, and you can also receive additional entries based on Tier each promotional day. 10X earning on select Sundays and Tuesdays for slots and table games customers. 5X entries on Video Poker. 10 winners will be selected; one will drive away in a new Infiniti. Earning period is from 5 a.m. to 9:15 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays. Activation period is from 5-9:30 p.m. Promotional Kiosk Drawings are at 10 p.m. at the Promotions and Events Center. Asian Midweek Drawing: On Wednesdays, Caesars Rewards Members can swipe their Caesars Rewards Card to activate their entry into the drawing between 7-11:45 p.m. in the Mini Baccarat area. Drawings happen every 15 minutes starting at 8 p.m. with the last one at midnight. One winner will be announced to receive promotional chips, Free Slot Play or a Visa Card. Brentwood Breakfast Gift Series: On Wednesdays, select guests must earn 150 Tier Credits to receive a gift each week. Earning period is from 5 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Gift distribution is from 3-8 p.m. Asian Mini Baccarat Tournaments: Sept. 20 with Round 1 sessions at 8 p.m., 8:45 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 10:15 p.m., 11 p.m., 11:45 p.m., 12:30 a.m. and the final round at 1:15 a.m.

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

September Promotions. $90K myChoice myWay Giveaway: In September and October, to kick off Margaritaville joining the myChoice program, MGV-BC and BBC will conduct eight mychoice-centered giveaways every Friday night in September and October. Each customer will receive one free entry and one additional entry for every 25 total points earned. One guest will be selected at the end of the promotional night to win the finale myChoice related prize. September event will focus on trips that are available in the myChoice program; October will focus on the packages that may won: electronics, watches/ jewelry, etc. $20,000 Jackpot Party: Saturday, Sept. 28. The $20K Jackpot Party is scheduled for Sept. 28. Guests will receive a tier-based entry ticket for every taxable jackpot ($1200 or more) awarded.

SAM'S TOWN HOTEL AND CASINO SHREVEPORT: 315 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. 811-429-0711. www.Samstown.com. September Promotions: Pigskin Toss & Win: Fridays from 6-10 p.m. and Saturdays from 2-10 p.m. Every hour, five guests will show off their quarterback skills! Each guest will get three throws at the prize board for cash, prizes range from $50-$1000 cash! Even if you aren’t the athlete you used to be, you will still walk away with $100 in B Rewards! All B Connected card holders receive one free entry daily by visiting a promotional kiosk through Sept. 31. Entries may be activated by swiping at any promotional kiosk one hour prior to drawing times. 11x Points: Sundays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sapphire players and higher will earn 11x points while playing all penny games. Guests need to swipe their B Connected card at any promotional kiosk before playing. No point cap. Monday Mayhem: Mondays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Every 30 minutes, 10 guests will be drawn to spin a prize wheel. Prizes include liquor, food credit, gift cards, and B Rewards. Guests will receive one free entry each participating Monday and can earn additional entries based on play each Monday. Win up to three times. See B Connected for details. 2 for Tuesday:Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Swipe at any kiosk after earning 50 Tier Credits to win up to $500 B Rewards and a chance to double your prize! Play up to three times. Young At Heart: Wednesays, guests 50 years old or better can swipe their B Connected card at any promotional kiosk from noon to 6 p.m. after earning 20 tier credits to reveal their prize. 50 Winners every Wednesday will win $100 B Rewards. Blackjack Tournament: Registration is at 3 p.m. on Thursdays and tournament begins at 4 p.m. $20 buy-in, cash only. Scores will be tallied at the end, and the top four places will win a portion of the prize pool. Winners announced at 10 p.m. in the tournament area. 10x Points: Thursdays from 6 a.m. to midnight in September, guests who are Sapphire and higher can participate in the 10x B Connected Point Multiplier. Guests who use their B Connected card during the promotion times will earn 10x points after swiping their card at any kiosk before playing. The promotion does not include video poker games. Additionally, the promotion has a 100,000 B Connected point cap. Field Goal Thursdays: Thursdays from noon – 10 p.m. Earn 100 Tier Credits and swipe at any promotional kiosk to reveal your prize. Guaranteed B Rewards of $15 and up to $500! Earn additional swipes at 250 and 500 Tier Credits and win more B Rewards. Table Games Hot Hot Seats: Saturdays from 2 p.m. to midnight, every thirty minutes, one table games player will win a prize of $100! $50 in Cash and $50 in Promo Chips. You must have an open table game rating to be eligible. See table games for details.