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SEPT. 3: KICKOFF K’S, The Camping World Independence Bowl is hosting 5K and 10K races, put on by Sportspectrum. $20 per person through Aug. 26; $25 through Sept. 2; $30 on race day. 7 a.m. Red River District, 450 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Visit runsignup. com and search for “Camping World Independence Bowl Kickoff K’s” or visit sportspectrumusa.com.

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SEPT. 30: BRYAN DAUPHIN AND LISA GIBLIN EXHIBIT, The Bossier Arts Council presents these two Louisiana artists with an opening reception from 2-4 p.m. at the Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741 8310 or visit www.bossierarts.org. SEPT. 9, 10: CENTENARY BOOK BAZAAR, This annual bazaar is sponsored by the Centenary Muses with proceeds used to fund projects and programs for Centenary students.

SEPT. 9 -15: PACE 8TH NORTH LOUISIANA GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL, annual festival that will spotlight feature, documentary and short films. Robinson Film Center, 617 Texas St., Shreveport. Visit nlglff.org for the complete schedule. THROUGH

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EMERGING ARTIST GALLERY ALY CRAWFORD, works from this local artist who uses her connection with Jesus and her spirituality to guide her paintings. Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310 or visit www.bossierarts.org.

OCT. 7: NEIL SIMON FESTIVAL’S “DRIVING MISS DAISY,” A warmhearted, humorous and affecting study of the unlikely relationship between an aging, crotchety white Southern lady, and a proud, softspoken black man. Starring Charlene Tilton of “Dallas” TV fame and Clarence Gilyard of “Walker, Texas Ranger.” $55.50, $45.50, $35.50. 8 p.m. The Strand, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555 or visit www.thestrandtheatre.com.

FUN WITH THE GIRLS SEPT. 4: RED RIVER POUR OFF, bartenders from Shreveport and Bossier City compete for the Best Margarita in town. Pre sale tickets are $25; day of $30. 7 p.m. Red River District, 450 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Visit www. redriverpouroff.com.

SEPT. 16-18, 23-24: “STEEL MAGNOLIAS,” follows the lives of six indomitable Southern women as they share their personal triumphs, tragedies, beauty tips, recipes and more than the occasional piece of scandalous gossip in Truvy’s beauty shop in Chinquapin. $20 adults/ seniors; $15 students. 7:30 p.m., Sept. 16, 17, 23, 24; 3 p.m., Sept. 18; 2 p.m. Sept. 24. East Bank Theater, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 218-9978 or email stagecenterla@gmail.com.

OCT. 1: ST. PIUS X LADIES GUILD ANNUAL STYLE SHOW & LUNCHEON, see the 2016 new fall fashions from Dillards of Mall St. Vincent’s with lunch and door prizes. $25. Noon to 2 p.m. Trinity Heights Baptist Church, 3820 Old Mooringsport Road, Shreveport. Call Earline Davis at 453 5700.

OCT. 15: KEITH SWEAT, with special guest H Town and Bobby V. $153, $63, $53. Reserved seating. Doors open 7 p.m.; show 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster outlets. Call 841-4000. 

DEC. 1: FACE THE MUSICAL, a full-throttle journey traversing the struggles, triumphs and fears of young artists navigating the worlds of dance, music and theater. $72.50 $59.50 $42.50. 8 p.m. The Strand, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226 -8555 or visit www.thestrandtheatre.com.

DEC. 9: SHANGHAI ACROBATS OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, The Shanghai Acrobats have become one of the most influential and competitive acrobatic companies in China. They have won numerous awards in acrobatic and circus competitions at home and abroad. $42.50, $35.50 $25.50. 8 p.m.

The Strand, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226 -8555 or visit www.thestrandtheatre.com.

FUN WITH THE KIDS

SEPT. 24: BE A CIVIL WAR SOLDIER: KID’S CAMP, Children between the ages of 9 and 12 are invited to participate in this immersive camp; 15 slots available and pre registration is required by Sept. 17. $25. Mansfield State Historic Site, State Highway 175, three miles south of Mansfield. Call 872 1474.

OCT. 12: OCTONAUTS, This actionpacked and interactive theater features brand new and fan-favorite songs. $48.50, $38.50 and $28.50. Reserved seating. 6 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster outlets. Call 841- 4000.

OCT. 22: MINI MAKERS FAIRE, whether you’re a crafter, coder or performer, this event will empower makers to participate in show-and-tell in categories such as engineering, arts and crafts, homesteading, science, young makers and others. 9 a.m. Sci-Port Discovery Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Visit shreveportmakerfaire.com.

FUN WITH THE FAMILY

SEPT. 2: TWILIGHT TALKIE: “SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS,” Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy a movie under the stars. Food trucks will also be on hand with food for purchase. Free. Movie starts at 8 p.m. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Call 865 4201.

SEPT. 10: YOGIE AND FRIENDS FALL BAKE SALE, Homemade baked goodies and Yogie merchandise to benefit the special needs cats of Yogie and Friends Special Needs Cat Sanctuary. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Petco, 6596 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Visit www. yogieandfriends.org.

SEPT. 11: H.O.S.T.S. ART TOUR, visit different studios in the Highland neighborhood to this self-guided tour. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Su Stella for maps and information at HostsSundays@gmail.com.

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.

SEPT. 20: NEEDTOBREATHE, This American Christian rock band is coming to the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium with special guests Mat Kearney, John Mark McMillan and Welshly Arms. $49.50, $39.50, $29.50. Reserved seating. 7 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster outlets. Call 841-4000.

SEPT. 24: SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE NORTHWEST LOUISIANA, run breast cancer out of town at this annual race. Registration is $30. Race site opens at 7:30 a.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Ctr, Bossier City. 220 7050.

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SEPT. 24: “NEITHER CREATED NOR DESTROYED,” This new series of paintings by Ann Gilloon is an interpretation of the beauty in our connections, our linkage with the world around us and the energy that will pass from these seemingly disconnected things. Agora Borealis, 421 Lake St., Shreveport. Visit www.anngilloon.com or call 268-3011.

OCT. 1 8: RED RIVER REVEL ARTS FESTIVAL, Enjoy national headliners, local and regional bands, and artistic performers on four stages along with 108 visual artist booths, 23 food booths, and entire areas dedicated to fun at Revel 41! $5 on weekends and after 5:30 p.m. on weekdays, free on Monday, and free any day with a valid military ID. Eight -day passes, which include admission to the entire festival, may be purchased for $10. Visitwww.RedRiverRevel.com.

OCT. 29: GAITHER VOCAL BAND, featuring Bill Gaither, Wes Hampton, David Phelps, Adam Bracc, Todd Suttles and other special guests. $28, $38, $72.

Reserved seating. Doors open at 5 p.m.; show time 6 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster outlets. Call 841-4000.

DATE NIGHT

SEPT. 2: THE CLASSIC ROCK EXPERIENCE, one of America’s premier rock n’ roll shows performing 70s classics. $10. 8 p.m. Legends Theatre inside DiamondJacks Casino & Hotel, 711 Diamondjacks Blvd., Bossier City. 678 -7777

SEPT. 9: THE NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, multi platinum recording artists visit Shreveport on their 50th anniversary tour. $52.50, $42.50. 8 p.m. The Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. www.thestrandtheatre.com.

SEPT. 23: 3 DOORS DOWN, This multi platinum rock alternative band will hit the stage. $65, $55 and $35. 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Grand Ave., Shreveport. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster outlets. Call 841-4000.

SEPT. 24: WAYNE BRADY, entertainer, musician, comedian and former talk show host will hit the stage at Paradise Theater. Tickets start at $40 via Ticketmaster. Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. Call 698-7177.

SEPT. 24: RODNEY ATKINS, American country artist best known for songs like “It’s America,” “Farmer’s Daughter,” and “Take A Back Road.” $25. 8 p.m. Legends Theatre in DiamondJacks Casino and Hotel, 711 DiamondJacks Blvd., Bossier City. Visit www. diamondjacks.com.

SEPT. 30: PAMELA WARD brings “saxy” back to Sam’s Town, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. samstownshreveport.com. 315 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport.

SEPT. 30: I LOVE THE ’90S, This throwback tour featuring Vanilla Ice, Salt N Peppa, All 4 One, Tone Loc, Coolio and Rob Base is coming to the CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Drive, Bossier City. www.ticketmaster.com. Call 747 -2501.

OCT. 16: ZZ TOP, American rock band is coming to Shreveport. $79. $69, $59, $49. Reserved seating. Doors open 7 p.m.; show 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster outlets. Call 841 4000.

OCT. 21: LEGENDS OF SOUTHERN HIP HOP, featuring Mystikal, Juvenile, 8 Ball & MJG, Trick Daddy, Bub B and Paster Troy. $55 $75. 7 p.m. CenturlyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. www.ticketmaster.com. Call 747-2501.

OCT. 25: BOB DYLAN AND HIS BAND, legendary folk singer Bob Dylan is coming to Shreveport. 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

OCT. 29: A PANT HOOT AFFAIR, Chimp Haven’s annual gala with a masquerade theme with mysterious fun, dinner, auctions and dancing with The Big Daddy Band. 7 p.m. Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino, 315 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Visit www. chimphaven.org.

NOV. 2: GAVIN DEGRAW & ANDY GRAMMER, $49.50, $42.50 and $35. General admission on floor; reserved seating all other sections. 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport. Tickets are available through all Ticketmaster outlets.

NOV. 16: JEFF DUNHAM, Comedian and ventriloquist, along with his cast of hilarious characters, are set to embark on the second leg of the “Perfectly Unbalanced” Tour. $49.50. 7:30 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center, Drive, Bossier City. Call 1 800- 653-8000 or visit www.ticketmaster. com.

NOV. 18: LIVE AND LET DIE, a symphonic tribute to the music of Paul McCartney. $39.50, $32.50, $20.50. 8 p.m. The Strand, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555 or visit www. thestrandtheatre.com.