FUN WITH THE FAMILY SEPT. 17: HIGHLAND JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL, The festival will feature two stages of live music as well as food and art vendors and more. Festival attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets and spread out on the park lawn. Preview and after parties are also planned. Free. Noon to 5 p.m. Columbia Park, 600 Columbia St., Shreveport. Visit www.HighlandJazzandBlues.org.