OCT. 30-NOV. 30: JESSICA VAN ALSTYNE EXHIBIT, art exhibition. Free. Emerging Artist Gallery, East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741- 8310. OCT. 30-NOV. 30: PASTEL SOCIETY EXHIBIT, with open reception 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Nov. 2. Free. East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310. OCT. 31: IN THIS MOMENT, The band’s debut album, “Beautiful Tragedy,” landed them on the 2007 And 2008 editions of Ozzfest. $40 for floor, $50 for club level. 10 p.m. Paradise Theater, Margaritaville Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.

NOV. 1: “RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES,” The full range of The Beatles’ discography is performed live onstage, including the most complex and challenging songs the band recorded in the studio but never performed for an audience. $62.60, $55.50 and $35.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555.

NOV. 2: SAM MOORE, Come jam to some of Sam Moore’s greatest hits like “Soul Man,” “Hold On, I’m Comin’,” “I ThankYou” and “When Something Is Wrong With My Baby” and more. $25 & $35. Paradise Theater, Margaritaville Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.

NOV. 2: ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION, The Southern rock band has had such hits as “So Into You” and “Spooky.” Tickets start at $10. 8 p.m. Sam’s Town Casino, 315 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 800-745- 3000.

NOV. 2: CROSS LAKE DANCE CLUB MONTHLY DANCE, silent auction and free dance lesson at 7 p.m., dancing to the music of Brandy Roberts Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Semi-formal dress. $17 per person. El Karubah Shrine Temple, 6230 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. Call 834-8262.

NOV. 2: PROJECT CHEER COMPETITION, The concept of a senior at Airline High School, the competition will feature grade school and middle school categories, plus Most Spirited and Best Jump categories. Proceeds will benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children of Shreveport. $5, children age 5 and under are free. 12 p.m. Greenacres Middle School gymnasium, 2220 Airline Drive, Bossier City.

NOV. 2 & 3: SOUTHWEST REGION ORCHID SHOW AND PLANT SALE, Theme: “A Bounty of Orchids.” Workshops: “How to Grow Orchids,” 3 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. Free. RiverView Hall, 500 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 868-4568.

NOV. 4, 11, 18, 25, DEC. 2 & 9: COUNTRY TWO STEP DANCE LESSONS, beginner country two step at 6:30 p.m., intermediate country two step at 7:30 p.m. $8 per person per class. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465- 4534.

NOV. 6: SEVENTH ANNUAL VETERANS WIN AT BUSINESS, The event is geared toward veterans who own a small business or who are thinking about starting a business. Includes a full breakfast, special materials and a gift for each veteran. $15. 8-10 a.m. Hilton Garden Inn Homewood Suites, 2015 Old Minden Road, Bossier City. Call 677-2530.

NOV. 7: CHRIS TOMLIN, The Christian multi-million album-selling Grammy and multi- DOVE Award winner is bringing his Burning Lights Tour to Bossier City. $20-$35. 7:30 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Call 747-2501.

NOV. 7: PROVENANCE FALL CONCERTS, Windrush Park at Provenance, 1968 Bridgewater Ave., Shreveport. Call 683- 0399.

NOV. 7: 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: “Food.” $15, includes drink and food. 7 p.m. Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 424-3466.

NOV. 7, 14, 21, 28, DEC. 5 & 12: WEST COAST SWING DANCE LESSONS, beginner West Coast swing at 6:30 p.m., intermediate West Coast swing at 7:30 p.m. $8 per person per class. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465- 4534.

NOV. 8: .38 SPECIAL, The Southern rock band has made a career with such hits as “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night” and “Caught Up in You.” Tickets start at $35. 8 p.m. DiamondJacks Legends Theatre. Call 678-7695

NOV. 8-JAN. 18: PRESENTS, A unique shopping experience for the holidays. Fulfill all of your gift needs by purchasing from a wide variety of one-of-a-kind handmade artworks and other gift items created by local artists in Northwest Louisiana! artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

NOV. 8-JAN. 18: “OBJECT,” an art exhibition by Joe Bluhm and Adam Volker. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673- 6535.

NOV. 14-17: “THE MISER,” This play by Moliere centers on a gruesomely greedy French aristocrat, plagued by the conviction that he will be robbed. $15 adults, $12 military and seniors, $10 students. Marjorie Lyons Playhouse, Centenary College campus, Shreveport. Call 869-5242.

NOV. 16: THE FOUR TOPS, The band has been marveling audiences with their infectious

blend of pure vocal power and sweet harmonies since 1954 with such hits as “Baby, I Need Your Loving.” $40-$50. 8 p.m. Paradise Theater, Margaritaville Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.

NOV. 23: SATURDAY SPEAKER SERIES, featuring Dr. Cheryl White discussing the recent archaeological find of the bones of Richard III. Free. 2-4 p.m. Gallery Fine Arts Center, 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City.

NOV. 27: “MEMPHIS,” A smash hit on Broadway, the show features energetic choreography and hard-charging musical numbers with the powerhouse funk of James Brown, the hot guitar riffs of Chuck Berry, the smooth harmonies of the Temptations and the silken, bouncy pop of the great girl groups of the period. $68.50, $55.50, $35.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555.

NOV. 30-JAN. 31: ANNUAL BOSSIER PARISH STUDENT ART SHOW, Free. East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310. THROUGH OCT. 31: HOOVER WATERCOLOR SOCIETY’S ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP SHOW, exhibition of works by membership. Norsworthy Fine Arts Gallery, 214 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 347-7538. THROUGH OCTOBER: THE ART AND MUSIC OF CHRIS McCAA, 1800 Prime in Boomtown Casino, 300 Riverside Drive, Bossier City. THROUGH

NOV. 8: “ARTISTS IN CELEBRATION OF NATURE,” Three Northwest Louisiana artists – Susan Duke, Frances O’Callaghan and Susie Paulovich – will display their works through the Louisiana State Fair to highlight the museum’s 75th anniversary. Free. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. Call 632-2020.