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SEPT. 5: SCIENCE ON THE ROCKS, Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center brings scientific topics and principles to life in this series of events for the public. Topic: “Hypnosis.” $15 includes drink and food. 7 p.m. Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 424-3466. SEPT. 5: SBC VISIONARIES NIGHT OUT FOR FREE LIBRARY, Join the SBC Visionaries group for fund-raising dinner at Market 104 and learn more about Little Free Library, a local nonprofit that plans to place 10 free libraries where anyone can take or leave a book under the honor system. 7 p.m. Market 104, 140 Market St., Shreveport. Call Matthew Mire at 617-7247. SEPT. 5: THE HUMAN BODY, An IMAX members-only preview. Free for DNA, Patron Friend, Donor Friend, Organization and Friend Members; $5 for Discovery and Family Plus members. 5 and 6 p.m. Also includes a fetal pig dissection 5-6:30 p.m. in the Randolph Querbes Johnson Health Zone. Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 424-8660 to reserve your spot. SEPT. 5-OCT. 5: “THE EYES OF JULIETTE … A JOURNEY OF REFLECTION,” paintings and poetry by Shreveport artist Alison Atkins in a revealing journey of loss, courage, strength and affirmation of hope for the future. Free. Opening reception 5-8 p.m. Sept. 5. artspace, 710 Texas

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St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535. SEPT. 6 & 20; Oct. 4 & 18: MOVIES AND MOONBEAMS, Enjoy popular movies in an outdoor setting. Schedule: “The Avengers” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6 RiverView Park; “The Lorax,” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20 A.B. Palmer Park; “Hotel Transylvania,” 7 p.m. Oct. 4 RiverView Park; “Frankenweenie,” 7 p.m. Oct. 18 David Raines Park. SEPT. 6-8, 13-15: “WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?” Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Edward Albee’s Pulitzer Prize finalist. $18 adults, $15 seniors and students. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6-7, 13-14; 3 p.m. Sept. 8 and 15. East Bank Theatre, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310. SEPT. 7: ZUMBATHON, Come have fun and burn some calories for a good cause. Your $10 donation will benefit the Family Advocacy Group, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families affected by domestic violence. 10:30 a.m. Broadmoor YMCA, 215 Carroll St., Shreveport. SEPT. 7: CROSS LAKE DANCE CLUB ’50S DANCE, free dance lesson at 7 p.m., dancing to the music of the Randy Roberts Band 7:30-10:30 p.m. $17 per person. Dressy casual or ’50s attire. El Karubah Shrine Temple, 6230 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. Call 834- 8262. SEPT. 7: SUPER DERBY 34: The 34th running of this special race will begin at approximately 5:20 p.m. Harrah’s Louisiana Downs. SEPT. 10: AFRICAN-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT, $125 per person, $500 per team of four. 10 a.m. registration, 10:30 a.m. putting contest, 11:30 a.m. shotgun start. Querbes Park Golf Course. Call 617-4590. SEPT. 10: CAREGIVERS CONFERENCE, includes presentations from the Alzheimer’s Association; Dr. Mary Quiceno, UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas; and former Gov. Buddy Roemer discussing Alzheimer’s disease and caregiving. Free. Noon. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. Call 632-2020. SEPT. 12: HAPPY DEATHDAY TO YOU, Executive Women International of Shreveport-Bossier City presents its fifth annual mystery dinner theater and silent auction; enjoy dinner and solve the murder mystery of a billionaire businessman killed by an exploding birthday cake. 6:30 p.m. Holiday Inn Shreveport Airport West, 5555 Financial Plaza, Shreveport. For tickets, table sponsorships or more information, call 218-6017. SEPT. 14: 5TH ANNUAL RED RIVER DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL: 8:30a.m. to 3 p.m. Downtown Shreveport at Riverview Plaza on Clyde Fant Parkway (near the steel Rose sculptures across from Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center) SEPT. 14: CRAIG FLOYD MEMORIAL WALK TO CURE DIABETES, a fun, happy, healthy and effective way to show support for those living with Type 1 diabetes and to raise funds for JDRF, the leading global organization focused on T1D research. 1.5 miles. 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. walk. Party Central, 4401 Viking Drive, Bossier City. Call 225-932-9511. Visit www.jdrf.org. SEPT. 14: RACE FOR THE NATIONS BY BROOKWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, 5K, 10K and Fun Run for the whole family. The proceeds of the Race for the Nations will go toward improving the lives of people in third-world communities. 8 a.m. Betty Virginia Park, Line Avenue, Shreveport. Call 861-8911. Pre-register at www. brookwoodbaptist.com. SEPT. 14: SANDYSDANCE CENTER DANCING WITH THE STARS DANCE PARTY, free dance lesson at 7 p.m., dancing to the music of SandysDance Party, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $15 per person, casual attire. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534. SEPT. 14: “FALL FOR DANCE!,” presented by the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet. Dinnerperformance packages $27 adults, $17 children 12 and under; reserved performance tickets $12 adults, $2 children; general admission tickets at the door $10 adults, free for children. 5:30 p.m. dinner; 6:30 p.m. dance concert. RiverView Hall and Theater, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. More information and online ticketing available at www. shreveportmetroballet.org/purchase-tickets/. SEPT. 14: RICK SPRINGFIELD, The Australian singer, songwriter and actor has had a number of No. 1 hits, including “Jessie’s Girl.” $50-$65. 8 p.m. $65-$80. Paradise Theater. Call 1-800-745-3000. SEPT. 14: ARTIST ONE STOP CLASSES, Learn a variety of aspects of the arts in these winter courses. Admission is free with a Bossier Arts Council membership at $25. Topic: “MAC 101,” Maccentric is partnering with the Bossier Arts Council for this very informative class designed to help you learn everything Mac. 1-3 p.m. Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

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SEPT. 14-OCT. 30: MARY JEAN DAVIS & DEBBIE ENGLE, art exhibition. Opening reception, 3-6 p.m. Sept. 28. Free. East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310. SEPT. 14-OCT. 30: MICHAEL PAUL EXHIBIT, art exhibition. Free. Emerging Artist Gallery, East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310. SEPT. 15: HOUSE CONCERT SERIES, featuring Adler and Hearne. 7 p.m. $20. Fairfield Studios, 1510 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. Call 220-0400 or 933-2514. SEPT. 15: KREWE OF ELDERS PARTY, with music by A.J. and the Two Tone Blues Band, 8865. door prizes, 50/50 raffle, cash bar and snacks. $6 members, $10 non-members. 1:30-5:30 p.m. American Legion Post No. 14, 5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. Call 752-9175 or 631-8865. SEPT. 19: TNT EXPRESS, Every third Thursday of the month this trolley tour takes visitors to downtown art, cultural and science attractions, including museums, galleries and historic sites. Theme: “Grub Crawl.” Trolley tours run approximately every 20 minutes from 5-8 p.m. at artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535. SEPT. 19-22, 26-29: “DADDY’S DYIN’ (WHO’S GOT THE WILL?),” In a small Texas town, siblings reunite as their father lies on his deathbed in this hilarious southern comedy. $17 adults, $15 seniors, students and military. 8 p.m. Sept. 19-21, 26-28; 2 p.m. Sept. 22 & 29. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439. SEPT. 21: TRAVIS TRITT, The American country music star has had such hits as “Help Me Hold On” and “Anymore.” $45-$60. 8 p.m. $65-$80. Paradise Theater. Call 1-800-745-3000.

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SEPT. 21: CAJUN FOOTWORK DANCERS OF SHREVEPORT FALL DANCE, featuring entertainment by Chris Miller and the Bayou Roots. $12. 7-10:30 p.m. St. John Berchman’s School Multi-Room, 947 Jordan St., Shreveport. Call 470-8965. SEPT. 26: SOUTH HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY MAGNET OPEN HOUSE, an event for prospective parents. South Highlands is the state’s top performing elementary school since 1998 and was recently named a Louisiana A+ School sponsored by the George Rodrigue Foundation. 5:30 p.m. Performing Arts Center, South Highlands Elementary Magnet, 831 Erie St., Shreveport. Visit www.southhighlands.com. SEPT. 28: 33RD ANNUAL WILDLIFE AND FORESTRY FESTIVAL, Enjoy good food, live music, wild game tasting, skeet shooting, muzzleloader shooting, archery, BB shoot, canoeing, guided nature hike, youth fishing, arts and crafts, farmers’ market, sawmilling, falconry, flint knapping, door prizes and other hands-on demonstrations and activities. Free. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tom Merrill Recreation Area on Bayou Bodcau Dam and Reservoir, 2.5 northeast of Bellevue. Call 422-5156. SEPT. 29: SPORTING CLAY EVENT, hosted by the Women’s Republic Club of Shreveport. Registration and lunch 12:30-1:30 p.m., shotgun start at 2 p.m. $100 individual entry, $400 four-man team. Los Paloma Sporting Range, 900 Seven Pines Road, Benton. Call Glenda Stark at 830-426-9247. THROUGH SEPT. 13: SHREVEPORT ART CLUB ANNUAL MEMBER SHOW, View local artists’ works in acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, mixed media collage and photography. Free. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. Call 632- 2020. THROUGH SEPT. 14: THE ART OF MARK BURT AND LACEY STINSON, Free. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310. THROUGH SEPT. 28: THE AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION OF SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER MEMBERS ART SHOWCASE, This is the first show of the members of AAFSB and will include several different media. 1-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 12-4 p.m. Saturday, and also by appointment. Norsworthy Fine Art Gallery, 214 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 424-6764. THROUGH SEPT. 30: “RARE FORM,” an exhibition of the human form by Shonnie L. Streder. Free. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4-9 p.m. The Gallery at Twine, 1513 Line Ave., Shreveport. Call 759-7673. THROUGH OCT. 19: “PRINT,” featuring limited edition fine art screen pieces from contemporary street artists such as Shepard Fairey and Cryptik. Free. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535. THROUGH OCT. 19: “HEARTS OF NATURE: TOUCHING NATURE,” Artists Su Stella and Pam Viviano McDonald foray into the heart of a Northwest Louisiana bayou and the backyard bouquet of a Broadmoor neighborhood to touch the part of us that responds to nature which they have artistically expressed in their compositions of wreaths, photographs, and sculptures. Reception: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 7, 1-3 p.m. Free. Tuesday through Sunday. Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, 3201 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. Call 861-7615. THROUGH OCT. 26: THE ART OF MARK MERRILL AND GINGER ELLIOTT BRIGGS, presented by the Bossier Arts Council. Free. Merrill’s work is at Community Trust Bank, 2790 Airline Drive, Bossier City, and Briggs’s at the bank branch at 3400 Line Ave., Shreveport. Call 741-8310. THROUGH OCT. 27: “KASTEN COLLECTION OF EUROPEAN MASTERPIECES,” a collection of 32 works of European art from the late 19th and early 20th centuries from the residence of Alex and Barbara Kasten of Bluffton, S.C. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Road, Shreveport. Call 865-4201. THROUGH OCTOBER: THE ART AND MUSIC OF CHRIS McCAA, 1800 Prime in Boomtown Casino, 300 Riverside Drive, Bossier City. ONGOING: ABSOLUTE BEGINNER LINE DANCE CLASS, Learn popular line dances and burn calories. Casual dress. $8 per person. 5:30-6:30 p.m. every Monday. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534 or visit www.sandysdance.com. ONGOING: BOSSIER ANIMAL CONTROL ADOPTION DAYS, Animals in good health are in need of loving homes. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Petsmart, 2630 Beene Blvd., Bossier City. Hand in Paw, Friends of Bossier City Animal Control, needs volunteers to help with the adoption days. Contact Phyllis Whatley at 742-8673 or visit www.bossiercity.org (under animal control adoption). ONGOING: “SMILE SCIENCE,” This new permanent exhibit includes a giant six-foot mouth that teaches visitors about oral anatomy in a fun way. Visitors can brush the teeth with an oversized toothbrush and remove and replace teeth like a puzzle. Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 424-3466. ONGOING: BISTRO BYRONZ SIGHTZ & SOUNDZ, an arts program highlighting talent from artists and musicians. Free appetizers and drink specials will also be available. 6-9 p.m. Every third Thursday of each month. Bistro Byronz, 6104 Line Ave., Shreveport. ONGOING: YOGA CLASSES, In the style of Krishnamacarya, all levels welcome. 5:45 p.m.–6:45 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 9449 Ellerbe Road. Class fee is by donation. Call 210-7203. ONGOING: DETOUR DOWNTOWN RUN/WALK/ BIKE/CRAWL CLUB, Each week, Detour members will meet at Overtime Sports Bar and then run/walk/bike as fast/ far as one would like down Clyde Fant Parkway then head back to Overtime Sports Bar for free non-alcoholic beverages and great drink and food specials. Detour Downtown provides an opportunity to stay active, connect with friends, network and meet new people. 6 p.m. Wednesdays. 200 Travis St., Shreveport. Call 673-0048 or visit www.shreveporthappyhour. com detour/. ONGOING: SHREVEPORT GAME NIGHT, Every Wednesday, a small group gathers to play card and board games. Free. 7 p.m. Robinson Film Center, 617 Texas St., Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportgamenight.org. EVERY WEDNESDAY: ARTFUL ACRYLIC CLASSES, by Rebecca Francis. $75 per month. 4-7 p.m. Barnwell Garden and Art Center, 602 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 673-7703. FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: SHREVEPORT SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON, This group promotes boating fun, safety and education and meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Shreveport Yacht Club, 2905 Municipal Pier Road, Shreveport. Call 426-9484. EVERY SATURDAY AND TUESDAY THROUGH AUG. 31: FARMERS’ MARKET, with more than 150 booths of locally grown produce, meat, honey and plants as well as delicious artisan food products, arts and crafts, and Market Café. 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Aug. 31. Festival Plaza on Saturdays, east end of Festival Plaza on Tuesdays, downtown Shreveport. Call 455-5788. EVERY SATURDAY: YOGIE AND FRIENDS EXOTIC CAT SANCTUARY, Louisiana’s only rescue for abused, neglected and unwanted big, exotic cats is open every Saturday from noon-5 p.m. weather permitting until November. Yogie and Friends, 128 Fob Lane, Frierson. Call 795-9455.

[ “Kasten Collection of European Masterpieces” ]

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