FUN WITH THE GIRLS

OCT. 3: FALL AND NEW FASHION FOR 2015, St. Pius X Ladies Guild/ Charity Fundraiser will host their eighth annual style show and luncheon. Joyce Jiles of Dillard’s/St. Vincent Mall will present their latest fall fashions. Lunch will be served by Angelwood Catering, and many door prizes will be given. Tickets at $25 and can be purchased in advance from any guild member or call Earline Davis at 453-5700. noon to 2 p.m., Trinity Heights Baptist Church, 3820 Old Mooringsport Road.

OCT. 28: MADSTONE PRESENTS CELTIC WOMAN, This unique musical ensemble that has become a cultural phenomenon will hit the stage. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. 7 p.m. Tickets range from $29-99 and can be purchased by calling the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium box office from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 841-4196, any Ticketmaster location, or online at ticketmaster.com.

FUN FOR THE FAMILY

OCT. 3: PARK-IT-MARKET, Rent a parking space and sell your stuff at this community yard sale. With food trucks, live music and endless treasures from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Asbury United Methodist Church, 3200 Airline Drive, Bossier City. Call 747-5520.

OCT. 3-10: RED RIVER REVEL, celebrating 40 years. The 2015 event will kick off with the annual Red River Revel Run 5K/15K at 8 a.m. Oct. 3. Enjoy national headliners, Louisiana favorites and local and regional performers on four stages along with 108 artist booths, 23 food booths and more. Admission is $5 on weekends, free Monday, and $5 after 5:30 p.m. on weekdays. Festival Plaza. redriverrevel.com/.

OCT. 10: 2015 NWLA HEART WALK, This free event for the entire family features refreshments, T-shirt contest, music, KidsZone, healthy screenings, and a noncompetitive walk. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m. LSU Shreveport. Go to www.nwlaheartwalk.org.

OCT. 16: FAMILY FUN FEST, Family Fun Fest is a free event that is open to the public. The community is invited to join us for a night of family fun with face painting, character appearances, fitness fun and “Big Hero 6” on the big outdoor screen provided by SPAR. $1 food and beverages will be available in addition to a food truck. This is a gift to the community, and a great way to raise awareness for all of the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals programs at CHRISTUS Health Shreveport-Bossier.

OCT. 17: CO CREATIVE FALL FEST, This inaugural collective of artists, musicians, visionaries and dreamers is hosted by The Agora Borealis and is free for all ages from 2 to 8 p.m. Bring the family out for music, art, food and lots of fun.

OCT. 17: RUN WITH THE NUNS, This year, you can “Run With The Nuns” in whatever way suits you best: by motorcycle, by foot, by two wheels! The event now includes a 5K and 10K for runners and bicycle tours for cyclists. Registration is $35 by Oct. 14 and includes T-shirt, breakfast and lunch. For a schedule of events and to register, go to www.runwiththenuns.com.

OCT. 24: BAKE SALE FOR YOGIE AND FRIENDS CAT SANCTUARY, This fall bake sale and fundraiser will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Petco, located at 6596 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Proceeds go toward Yogie and Friends Cat Sanctuary that takes care of special needs domestic cats.

OCT. 24: ASEANA AUTUMN FESTIVAL, The Jazziana will perform and admission is free to the public. 4 to 9 p.m. ASEANA Asian Gardens of Shreveport. For volunteer information or to participate as a vendor, contact Mary Grace De Joya-Vea at mdejoyavea@yahoo.com or 401-8078.

OCT. 31: CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE: HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA, Celebrate Halloween Circus style with a special show celebrating the spookiest holiday of all. Featuring aerialists, jugglers and surprises – it’s a hit with all ages! The concerts begins at 7:30 p.m. at RiverView Theater with Michael Butterman as the conductor. To purchase tickets, go to www.shreveportsymphony.com.

FUN WITH THE CHILDREN

OCT 7-31: PUMPKIN PATCH AT PROVENANCE COMMUNITY, Bring the entire family out for this free fall event. Purchase pumpkins of all sizes, take pictures on hay bales, and participate in various activities. All proceeds from pumpkin sales will benefit The Montessori School for Shreveport. 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays; and 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays; closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Call 683-0399.

OCT. 15-18, 22-25: “PETER PAN” THE MUSICAL, This story is one of the most beloved and family favorites. This high-flying Tony Award-winning musical has been performed around the world for 60 years, and the BPCC and the Cavalier Players are bringing to the stage. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of the Sunday shows, which begin at 2 p.m. Call 678-6021 or emailtheatre@bpcc. edu.

EVERY SATURDAY IN OCTOBER: PUMPKIN PATCH AND MAKERS FAIR, Keithville United Methodist Church will host a makers fair and pumpkin patch with treats, bounce house, and hay rides. The event is free and open to the public.

FOR DATE NIGHTS

OCT. 3: USA DANCE SHREVEPORT’S ANNUAL BLACK & WHITE BALL, Tickets are on sale now for this annual event to help support Woody’s Home for Veterans. Dinner begins at 6:45 p.m., and dance will be from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at El Karubah Shriner’s Temple on Cross Lake. To purchase via PayPal, go to usadanceshreveport.org.

THROUGH OCT. 14: “SALTY AND BRIGHT: A FRAGRANT TRAIL OF SPICE WORKS” BY STEPHEN WATSON, Centenary College’s Meadows Museum of Art will play host to this exciting exhibit by multidisciplinary artist. Watson worked with Centenary art students to produce a “spice trail” across the campus, composed of his intricate, geometric floor paintings created with spices.

OCT. 22-24: “13” A hilarious, coming-of-age musical about discovering that “cool” is sometimes where we least expect it. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown, “13” is a musical about fitting in – and standing out. All performances start at 7 p.m. with an additional performance at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Emmett Hook Center, located at 550 Common St., Shreveport. Tickets go on sale, Oct. 5 and are $18 for adults and $15 for students. Call 218-9978.

OCT. 27: SHREVEPORT OKTOBERFEST 2015, Oktoberfest returns with live music, German-style beer, OktoberFeast buffet and more at Zocolo’s from 2 to 6 p.m.

NOV. 12-14: “TORUK THE FIRST FLIGHT,” This new Cirque du Soleil touring show inspired by James Cameron’s movie “Avatar,” is coming to the CenturyLink Center in Bossier City. Tickets are on sale now, and can be purchased at www.cirquedusoleil.com/toruk.

ONGOING: ADULT DANCE CLASSES, join us every week for a different genre of dance with Louisiana Dance Collective. Class fee is $10 cash only. Like us on Facebook to stay up to date on information about the location, schedule and style of classes or email ladancecollective@gmail.com with any questions. Call Phyllis Whatley at 742-8673 or go to www. bossiercity. org.

FUN FOR HIM

OCT. 1: GODSMACK, The Grammy Award-nominated, multi-platinum Boston hard rock band will perform at the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium with special guests, Sevendust. Go towww.godsmack. com for more information and ticket information.

NOV. 1: MARILYN MANSON, The controversial front man who became a ’90s staple will perform at Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. Doors open at 8 p.m. with the show starting at 9 p.m. Tickets are $50 for general admission on the floor; reserved seats are $37.50 and $45. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 841- 4196, any Ticketmaster location, or online at ticketmaster.com.

DEC 1: THE GUITAR EVENT OF THE YEAR – JOE BONAMASSA, Tickets range from $69 to $99 and doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m. at The Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium Box Office from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 841-4196, any Ticketmaster location, or online at ticketmaster.com.

JUST FOR YOU

OCT. 2-4: ANNUAL QUILT SHOW, featuring over 200 quilts and quilted items on display, silent auction, merchant mall, door prizes and more. Jackie Pierce of Haughton is the featured quilter. River View Hall. $5. www. redriverquilters.com.

OCT. 2-4,9-10: “MOTHERS AND SONS,” This timely and provocative new play explores the evolving understanding of family in today’s world, where it portrays a woman who receives an unexpected visit from her late son’s partner, who is now married to another man and has a young son. Performances are 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 2, 3, 9; 3 p.m. Oct. 4; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10. All performances are at East Bank Theatre, 630 Barksdale Blvd. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. Call 218-9978.

OCT. 17: FALL GARDEN TOUR, The R.W. Norton Art Gallery will be hosting our first Fall Garden Tour in partnership with the Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners and the Shreveport Garden Study Club from 10 a.m. to noon. Experienced volunteers will be available at various spots throughout the ground to answer questions and offer helpful gardening advice. Get free tickets at www.eventbrite.com and come enjoy a botanical journey. Garden photography will be allowed at this special event to ticket holders only.

OCT. 29: ATHENA LUNCHEON, The Annual ATHENA Awards is presented by the Bossier Chamber of Commerce and the Business Development Connection of the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce. Presented to an individual, who is honored for professional excellence, community service and for actively assisting women in their professional development. 11 a.m. Call Jana Morgan at 746-0252 or by email at jana@bossierchamber.com.