Breakfast With Senator: The Bossier Chamber held a breakfast meet and greet Sept. 1 with U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy. This event was part of the chamber’s annual public policy series and served as an opportunity for the business community to learn about his policy priorities for Northwest Louisiana and what’s trending in D.C. Series sponsors include Valveworks USA, Citizens National Bank and Roberts and Murphy, Inc.

Bravo!: In July, the Shreveport Little Theatre hosted its 14th annual Bravo! Awards with more than 100 people on hand. Awards like Best Mainstage Production went to “The Addams Family,” Best Actor in a Featured Role went to Sloan Folmer and Best Actress in a Featured Role went to Debbie Posey. Ernest’s Orleans Restaurant provided the delicious dinner for the event.

Saturdays. Jerry Beach Blues Jam every Monday night. Trudy Sands Band, Sept. 4, 18; Kandu, Sept. 5, 12, 26; Funhouse Sept. 11; Lost Boys, Sept. 19; Rex Goliath, Sept. 25. MUDDY WATERS SPORTS BAR:.

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Highland Handmade, a Highland-centric market offering art, goods, vintage and more, was held May 9 in the parking lot of Robinson’s Rescue.