Fun with the Girls

DEC. 5: DARLENE LOVE CHRISTMAS SHOW, Through the years, Darlene Love continues to captivate audiences worldwide with her warm, gracious stage presence and sensational performances. 8 p.m. The Historic Strand Theatre. Tickets $52. Call 226-8555.

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Fun For the Family OCT. 31: TRICK OR TREAT AND MOVIE IN THE PARK AT PROVENANCE “YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN,” outdoor movies under the stars at Windrush Park in Provenance. Free and open to the public. Movies start at sunset. NOV. 1: DAY OF THE DEAD “A LATIN AMERICAN FESTIVAL OF LIFE,” Celebrate this traditional Mexican holiday with crafts, art, sugar skulls, dance, music, bread of the dead and traditional altars of remembrance. 1 to 4p.m. Columbia Park, Shreveport. NOV. 8: WALK FOR LOVE 5K RUN, Benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children in Shreveport, this allages event includes a family festival with games, food, face painting, a teddy bear clinic and a special guest appearance by former patient and award-winning actor R.J. Mitte of “Breaking Bad.” 9 a.m. to noon. LSU- Shreveport campus, One University Place, Shreveport. Registration is $25 online at www.walkforlove.org or in store at Sportspectrum in Shreveport. Call 226-4204. NOV 15: JACK HANNA’S INTO THE WILD LIVE, 3 p.m. at the Shreveport Convention Center. Tickets $22.50 Level II, $31 Level I, $75 VIP. NOV. 15: HIGHLAND JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL, the best of jazz and blues artists from Louisiana and beyond, featuring 2014 Highland jazz and blues festival headliner, Kermit Ruffins of New Orleans’ Basin Street Records. Noon to 5 p.m. Columbia Park, Shreveport. Visit www. highlandjazzandblues.org. NOV. 21: “MOSCOW BALLET’S GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER,” Celebrate the beloved Christmas tradition with the whole family as forty world-class Russian artists bring this charming classic to life. 7 p.m. at The Strand Theatre, Shreveport.

Visit thestrandtheatre.com or call 226- 8555.

DEC. 6: CHARLES DICKENS’ “A CHRISTMAS CAROL,” a powerful story of redemption that has enchanted audiences the world over with its simple message of selfless giving. 8 p.m. at The Strand Theatre, Shreveport. Visit thestrandtheatre.com or call 226-8555. DEC. 13: CHRISTMAS COOKIE BAZAAR, Freshly-baked homemade cookies will be available for purchase by the pound. 10 to 4 p.m. Immanual Lutheran Church. 2565 Airline Drive, Bossier City. THROUGH 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.” $10. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535. Fun with the children THROUGH OCT. 31: THE GREAT PUMPKIN PATCH AT PROVENANCE, First “Pumpkin Patch at Provenance.” 11a.m. to 7 p.m. Story time every evening at 6 p.m. All proceeds from pumpkin sales will benefit The Montessori School for Shreveport. Free and open to the public. NOV 15 AND 16: FRIENDS OF SHREVE MEMORIAL LIBRARY FALL BOOK SALE, Thousands of used books, cds, DVDs and audio books will be on sale at rock bottom prices. Presale will be 9 a.m. to noon Nov.15 for the FOL membership price of $5. General public at noon Nov. 15 and 1 p.m. Nov 16. Downtown library, 424 Texas St., Shreveport. THROUGH OCT. 31: MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE PUMPKIN PATCH, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday- Friday, 9-7 p.m. Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. 7738 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

Fun with the girls OCT. 31: THE LOGAN MANSION HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE TOUR, Come see the 1897 mansion and hear the stories that will chill you to the bone. 6 to 9 p.m. No RSVP. $10. Visit theloganmansion.com or call 459-2285. NOV. 1: JUNIOR LEAGUE KITCHEN TOUR, A self guided tour through 10 new and newly remodeled kitchens in the Shreveport area. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $25 in advance or $30 the day of. Visit jlsb.org. NOV. 15: “1964 - THE TRIBUTE (BEATLES),” 1964 takes the audience on a musical journey to an era that will live in our hearts forever. $52. 8 p.m. at The Strand Theatre, Shreveport. For more information or to purchase tickets visit thestrandtheatre.com or call 226- 8555. NOV. 15: CHER, The one and only Cher returns to Bossier City with her hugely successful “D2K Tour 2014. Purchase tickets at the CenturyLink Center Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com, and at all other authorized Ticketmaster outlets. NOV. 28-30: SHOP TIL YOU DROP AT THE 10TH ANNUAL MISTLETOE AND MORE HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $4, children 10 and younger are free. Free door prizes given away hourly. Call 564-9489/470-6714. THROUGH OCT. 31: HOOVER WATERCOLOR SOCIETY ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP SHOW, See new paintings by more than 40 artists, judged by Margaret Mays Ellerman. 2-5:30 p.m. Norsworthy Gallery, 214 Texas St., Shreveport. Contact 424-6764 or thenorsworthy@gmail.com. THROUGH NOV 29: “DOWN THE PATH WITH PASTELS,” Bossier Arts council welcomes the artists of the Shreveport Pastel Society. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday East Bank Gallery, Bossier City. Visit www.bossierarts.org.

For Date Nights OCT. 31: MONSTER BALL FEATURING THE MOLLY RINGWALDS, 9 p.m. Riverdome at Horseshoe Casino. 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City.

OCT. 31: SUPER WATER SYMPATHY, 9 p.m. Bears on Fairfield. 1401 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. 272- 1643. NOV. 2: FOR KING AND COUNTRY, 6 p.m. at the Shreveport Convention Center. Tickets $10 and $20 VIP. Purchase tickets at www. ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000. NOV. 15: “LA TRAVIATA,” Reckless love, masked revelry, family strife and self-sacrifice; La Traviata is musical storytelling at its most spectacular recounted in a cascade of instantly recognizable tunes. 7:30 p.m. $25-90, $15 students. RiverView Theatre, Downtown Shreveport. Buy online at www. shreveopera.tix.com or call 227-9503.

NOV. 22: BEETHOVEN AND MOZART, featuring: Guest Artist and Wideman Gold Medalist Yevgeny Yontov. 7:30 p.m. at RiverView Theater. $17-$58. www.shreveportsymphony.com. 222- 7496. THROUGH OCT. 31: “PURPLE SWAMP AND NATURE ABSTRACTION,” the first show of the “Lucky 7s” to be held at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum. The “Lucky 7s” is a series of seven shows at seven venues in honor of Marlene’s 77th year beginning with her 70th solo exhibition. Marlene Yu Meet and Greet Party to kick off the series beginning at 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept 25. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum.

FuN For him NOV. 7: THREE DOG NIGHT, The American rock band famous for many top 40 hits including “Joy to the World.” $30-$45. 8 p.m. Legends Theatre, DiamondJacks Casino, Bossier City. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com. Call 678-7695. NOV. 14: JOE STAMPLEY, Gates at 7 p.m. The Stage at Silver Star. 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. Call 752-3633. NOV. 17 REVEREND HORTON HEAT, 9 p.m. Bears on Fairfield1401 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. 272-1643. NOV. 21: JOHNNY LEE, Gates at 7 p.m. The Stage at Silver Star. 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. Call 752-3633. Just For you ONGOING: YOGA CLASSES, in the style of Krishnamacarya; all levels welcome. Class fee is by donation. 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Mondays; 5:45 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays. All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 9449 Ellerbe Road. Call 210-7203.