Fun For the Family SEPT. 4, 11, 18 & 27: HOMEGROWN: A LOCAL FARMERS MARKET AT PROVENANCE IN THE PARK, Enjoy shopping at three mid-week fall markets from 3-7 p.m. Sept. 4, 11 and 18 and the Homegrown Fall Farmers Market at Provenance from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 27. There will be vendors from Louisiana, East Texas and southern Arkansas, art, crafts, food, live music and children’s activities. Free. Call 683- 0399.

SEPT. 6: PAC THE PARK! JOINT VENTURE PRESENTS “JAZZ IN THE PARK,” The second annual event features local jazz bands, dancers and performers. Free. 2-7 p.m. Chris Hays Park and Recreation Center, 4300 Illinois Ave., Shreveport.

SEPT. 12-OCT. 3: THE STAGE AT SILVER STAR, Live entertainment. Schedule: Big Smo Sept. 12, Little Texas Sept. 25, Mac Powell from Third Day with Jeff Allen Sept. 26, Chris Cagle Oct. 3. 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. Call 752-3633.

SEPT. 13: 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. 23: SOUTH HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY MAGNET OPEN HOUSE, an event for prospective parents. South Highlands is the state’s top performing elementary school since 1998 and 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. 26: FALL POPS CONCERT, Free. 7:30 p.m. Performing Arts Theatre, Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City. OCT. 16-19: ROSES IN THE PINEY WOODS, The American Rose Society will hold its fall national convention. Tyler, Texas. Call 800-637-6534 for details. OCT. 18: MOVIE MASTERPIECES III, Join the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra in the world premiere of a newly animated short by Moonbot Studios. $19-$62, RiverView Theatre, Shreveport.

OCT. 25: METRO PCS BOO ON THE RIVER, Presented by Townsquare Media, this huge outdoor event for the whole family will include trick-or-treat for the kids, costume contest, great prizes, music, games, booth vendors, food vendors, an inflatable zipline, multiple bounce houses, obstacle courses and an inflatable rock wall. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free, but additional cost for the zipline, rock wall, bouncies and food vendors. Tickets available at any Metro PCS location. Stoner Park, Shreveport. Call 688-1130.

THROUGH SEPT. 12: THE SHREVEPORT ART CLUB’S ANNUAL MEMBER SHOW, featuring artists Maria Ashcraft, Fran Barlow, Patricia Camp, Marion Davis, Lee Elwinger, Becky Garner, Joyce Hawkins, Bob and Judy Horne, Janie James, Ron Kidwell, Julia Kolnick, Brenda McCart, Melba Miller, Carolyn Pitts, Kay Smith, Robert L. Smith, Ron Smith, Esther Thompson, Sara Kalmbach Webb and William Wood. Free. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. West Wing Gallery, Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. Call 632- 2020.

THROUGH SEPT. 30: THE ART OF NICK WOBUSOBOZI, The work of this artist from Africa comes from Lois Maberry, a local individual who works with an organization called “The Mission of Hope.” Free. Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Emerging Artist Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310. THROUGH SEPT. 30: THE ART OF TAMMY ZIHLAVSKY AND MEGAN DAVIS TAYLOR, From abstract landscapes to animals, their unique styles are a sight to see. Free. Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS THROUGH DEC. 13: CHRISTMAS IN THE SKY DESIGN VOLUNTEER WORKSHOP, Join the design team to create the beautiful, elaborate sets for the annual Shreveport Regional Arts Council fund-raiser, Christmas in the Sky; this year’s theme is “Sky Rocks!” Reserve a night to host your group of 15 or more for a customized work experience. Free for ages 14 and older. Harrah’s Louisiana Downs Workshop, 8000 E. Texas St., Bossier City. Call 673-6500. FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH: HIGHLAND OPEN STUDIO TOUR, Artist workshops and galleries are open for your perusal with art to make and buy. Free. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours start at 436 Topeka St. Visit http://www. restorehighland.com/.

Fun with the children SEPT. 13: CHIMPANZEE DISCOVERY DAYS, Nature, science, education, family and fun all describe Chimp Haven’s Chimpanzee Discovery Days. You can explore Chimp Haven on a 30-minute staff-led hayride tour; adults $10, children, $5. Chimp Chat and Chew dates, featuring lunch, a behind-the-scenes tour of the sanctuary and a presentation by a staff member, are at noon Sept. 13 and Nov. 8; adults $50, children $25, reservations required. Admission: $6 adults, $3 children age 5 and younger. 9 a.m. to noon. Chimp Haven, located in the Eddie D. Jones Park, off Highway 789, Keithville. Call 925-9575.

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 http://www.bossiercity.org/ (under animal control adoption).

Fun with the girls SEPT. 6: FESTAPALOOZA, Join us for a rockin’ day out with a live band, beer, food vendors, craft vendors and more. $25 through Sept. 5; $75 VIP tickets through Sept. 5; $30 day of event. Noon. Festival Plaza, downtown Shreveport. Call 688-1130. SEPT. 12-OCT. 18: DREW HUNTER: “SPECTRUM,” Drew Hunter, the infamous Dr. Blood, presents a solo exhibition in which he explores many forms of expression in a way that offers viewers a full spectrum of color, design, storytelling, time and imagination. Opening reception, Sept. 12, 5:30-8:30 p.m. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

SEPT. 12-OCT. 31: DR.BLOOD’S LIBRARY MACABRE: “VISIONS OF LITERARY FRIGHT,” After an absence of nearly 30 years, Drew Hunter, the infamous Dr. Blood, returns to Shreveport leading a team of local artists to create delightfully frightful environments installed in the mainspace gallery at artspace. Literary themes include “Interview with the Vampire,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “The Case of Charles Dexter Ward,” “The Mask of the Red Death,” “Dracula,” “The Cask of Amontillado,” “It,” and “The Picture of Dorian Gray.” Opening reception, Sept. 12. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $10. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

SEPT. 13-14: SHOP TIL YOU DROP ARTS, CRAFT AND GIFT SHOW, Experience a fun-filled weekend of shopping galore with Anna and Elsa from the movie “Frozen” at 3 p.m. Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday for the children and door prizes given away hourly. $3; children 10 and under are free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City. Call 470-6714 or 564- 9489.

SEPT. 20: UNSCENE! WITH MAHOGANY ENSEMBLE THEATRE AND INTER CITY ROW MODERN DANCE COMPANY, Mahogany Ensemble Theatre performs a special rendition of “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow is Enuf” on the porches and balconies of the Calanthean Canyon musical houses, and Inter City Row Modern Dance Company performs original choreography utilizing and integrating the Skateable Sculpture public art installation on Texas Avenue. Free. Time to be announced. Calanthean Canyon/Skateable Sculpture, 1001 Texas Ave., Shreveport. THROUGH SEPT. 6: “TO BE CONTINUED: THE POWER OF SUGGESTED STORIES IN THE ART OF RACHEL STUART-HAAS, JOSHUA CHAMBERS AND TAFFIE CRAGON GARSEE,” The final art exhibition in the Critics Series brings together three artists, each initially chosen by a different critic for a solo show during the past two years. Free. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535. THROUGH SEPT. 6: “BELLE MAR,” THE POETRY OF KATIE BICKHAM, An award-winning pet and teacher from Shreveport, Bickham has published her first book of poetry, “The Belle Mar,” winner of the Lena-Miles Wever Todd Poetry Prize. Free. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

For date nights SEPT. 6: FALL FOR DANCE, The Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet kicks off its 41st season with several other local dance companies joining the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet in this annual outreach program. General admission $10 adults, free for children 12 and under; reserved seating $12 adults, $2 children 12 and under; patrons can also purchase a special buffet dinner package. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., show at 6:30 p.m. RiverView Theatre, Shreveport. Call 221- 8500. SEPT. 18-21 and 25-28: “THE ADDAMS FAMILY,” Stage musical about that “creepy, kooky and altogether ooky” family from the hit television series in which Wednesday Addams has grown up and fallen in love with a normal, respectable boy, something that Gomez tries to hide from Morticia. 8 p.m. Sept. 18-20 and 25-27, 2 p.m. Sept. 21 and 28. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439 for tickets.

SEPT. 19 and 20, THE ELEGANT FEW, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sam’s Town Casino, 315 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. 424-7777. SEPT. 19: THE OAK RIDGE BOYS, The four-part harmonies of the Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of country hits and a No. 1 pop smash, earned them Grammy, Dove, CMA and ACM awards and garnered a host of other industry and fan accolades. $49.50, $39.50 and $29.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555 or 1-800- 313-6373. SEPT. 26: PETER FRAMPTON, The English rock musician and singer is responsible for such modern hits as “Do You Feel Like We Do,” “Show Me the Way” and “I’m In You.” $50.50, $41.50, $36.50 and $34.50. 8 p.m. Tickets on sale at the CenturyLike Center box office, all Tickemaster locations or by phone at 800- 745-3000 or at the auditorium the day of the show. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium.

OCT. 18: CHARLIE DANIELS, The popular fiddle-playing country music superstar is famous for his smash hit “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.”. $30-$45. 8 p.m. Legends Theatre, DiamondJacks Casino, Bossier City. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com. Call 678-7695. OCT. 26, RAY LAMONTAGNE WITH BELLE BRIGADE, Ray Lamontagne is no stranger to the world Folk music. His fourth album, “God Willin’ & The Creek Don’t Rise,” released in 2010, won the Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk album, and he subsequently embarked on the 2011 Pariah Dogs Summer Tour, so named after his new band The Pariah Dogs. 7:30 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. Ticket available at Ticketmaster.

Fun For him SEPT. 13: BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY PRESENTS FLETWOOD MAC’S “RUMORS,” Black Jacket Symphony offers a unique concert experience through the re-creation of classic albums as a live performance, with Fleetwood Mac’s award-winning “Rumors” performed in its entirety along with a selection of the band’s greatest hits. $52. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555 or 1-800-313-6373.

Just For you SEPT. 6: CROSS LAKE DANCE CLUB MONTHLY DANCE, featuring dancing to the music of Rod Payne and Lisa Phifer, 7:30-10:30 p.m. El Karubah Shrine Temple, 6230 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. SEPT. 8 & 15: MAKING BUSINESS OF YOUR BAND, A workshop series presented with support from Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program and the Recording Academy Memphis Chapter to give Louisiana residents who already use music (or media) as a form of income the tools to develop their music business to its full potential. Cost is $10 per session to the public, $5 per session for Recording Academy Members and SEBD-certified participants and free to Tipitina’s Co-Op members ($15 monthly memberships available before each session begins). 6:30-9 p.m. Tipitina’s Co-Op, 700 Texas St., Shreveport.

SEPT. 13: SANDYSDANCE CENTER DROP IN AND DANCE PARTY, featuring free dance lessons 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 or visit www. sandysdance.com. SEPT. 21: SHREVEPORT MAYORAL FORUM, Meet the candidates who want to be your next mayor with a Q&A session and reception;

presented by PACE (People Acting for Change and Equality). Free. 4-6 p.m. Deaf Action Center, 601 Jordan St., Shreveport. ONGOING: YOGA CLASSES, in the style of Krishnamacarya; all levels welcome. Class fee is by donation. Mondays 5:45-6:45 p.m.; Tuesdays 5:45-7 p.m. All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 9449 Ellerbe Road. For class details, call 210-7203. 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. EVERY THURSDAY: ZUMBA FITNESS CLASS, Join the party with instructor Katie Ours Tapis. $7 per person, workout attire. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534 or visit Sandys Dance Center. 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. Bossier Arts Council Annex, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.