October

October

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JUST FOR YOU OCT. 8: ARKLATEX GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING, The featured speaker is Leonard Gresens, investments advisor, historian and collector. His presentation will be “Old Tokens and Other Nostalgia of Shreveport.” Genealogist Jim Johnson will present an overview of the 1880-1940 U.S. Census. Free. 1-3 p.m.

Randle T. Moore Center, 3101 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. Call 746-1851 or e-mail jjohnson747@suddenlink.net.

FUN WITH THE GIRLS OCT. 1: ST. PIUS X LADIES GUILD ANNUAL STYLE SHOW & LUNCHEON, see the 2016 new fall fashions from Dillard’s of St. Vincent’s Mall 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. 5: SHREVEPORT DOWNTOWN ARTWALK: Downtown Development Authority and downtown business partners host this art walk the first Wednesday of the month. Each month see new spaces and different parts of downtown. All Art Walk map holders will get into the Red River Revel for free. Free. 5-8 p.m. For a map and location stops visit www. downtownshreveport.com. 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. OCT. 21: AMAZING FLOWERS OPENING RECEPTION, The Rainforest Art Foundation is bringing this traveling exhibition from its New York City location to Shreveport that features flowers from various artists. Show will be on display through Dec. 9. Free with suggested $10 donation. 5-7 p.m. 710 Travis St., Shreveport. Call 717-9111 or visit www. rainforestartfoundation.org. NOV. 2: SHREVEPORT DOWNTOWN ARTWALK: Downtown Development Authority and downtown business partners host this art walk the first Wednesday of the month. Each month see new spaces and different parts of downtown.

Free. 5 to 8 p.m. For a map and location stops visit www.downtownshreveport.com.

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 Ticketmaster outlets. Call 841-4000. NOV. 9: 64TH ANNUAL LOYOLA STYLE SHOW, The 2017 senior class will model clothing from local vendors while guests enjoy a catered lunch and have the opportunity to win raffle items. This annual tradition honors Loyola College Prep’s senior class and raises funds for the school. 11 a.m. Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo St., Shreveport. Call 221-2675. DEC. 11: MAXWELL & MARY J. BLIDGE, on the King and Queen of Hearts Tour, two beloved R&B artists hit the stage in Bossier City. $45-$235. 7 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Drive, Bossier City. Tickets on www.ticketmaster.com.

FUN WITH THE KIDS OCT. 7: TWILIGHT TALKIES: “ALADDIN,” R.W. Norton Art Gallery will show the Disney classic on the front lawn of the museum. Bring chairs and blankets. Food trucks available with food for purchase. Free. Lawn open, 7 p.m., movie starts at 8 p.m. R. W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Call 865-4201. Visit www. norton.org. OCT. 12: “OCTONAUTS,” This action-packed 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.

FUN WITH THE FAMILY 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. Visit www. RedRiverRevel.com. OCT. 6, 13, 20, 27: PROVENANCE FALL FARMERS’ MARKETS & CONCERTS, Farmers, artisans, crafters and makers of all varieties will offer fresh produce, meats, dairy products, handmade items, art, readyto-eat foods and much more. Free. 5-8 p.m. Windrush Park, Provenance Community, 1968 Bridgewater Ave., Shreveport. OCT. 7: DRIVING MISS DAISY, a classic sure to entertain, where Hoke takes the wheel and Miss Daisy gets out of her comfort zone as times change and age begins to take its toll. Actor Clarence Gilyard of “Walker, Texas Ranger" fame and Charlene Tilton from the 80s hit "Dalias" star in the title roles. Show starts at 8 p.m. Call 226-8555 for tickets or visit www.thestrandteatre.com for details. Tickets: $55.50, $45.50 and $35.50. 619 Louisiana Avenue, Shreveport.

OCT. 13-15,20-22: "SEUSSICAL (THE MUSICAL)," "Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss' bestloved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! $15. 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. Sundays. Performing Arts Theatre, Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 East Texas St., Bossier City. Call 678-6021 or visit www.bpcc.
edu/theatre/boxoffice.

OCT. 15: CRUISIN' IN GRAND CANE, Antique, classic and street rod car show and tractor show with food, music, souvenirs and door prizes. Free.9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Grand Cane. Call 8582556 or visit www.cruisiningrandcane@gmail.com.

OCT. 15:RUNWITH THE NUNS, Celebrate the 10th anniversary of RWTN with this annual motorcycle rally and bicycle tour. Tickets include Silver Star breakfast, lunch, ride, blessing and religious medaL $25 riders, $20 non-riders. 7:30 a.m. to 1:30p.m. The Stage at Silver Star Smokehouse, 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. Call
681-6781 or visit www.ChristusFoundationShreveportBossier.org.

OCT. 22: MINI MAKERSFAIRE, 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.

OCT. 29: GAITHERVOCAL 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 Memorial Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster outlets. Call 841-4000.

NOV. 22: HOUDAYGREEK PASTRY SALE, this annual sale is approaching. Pre-orders are highly recommended and will receive priority in availability. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. St. George Activities Center, 542 Wichita, Shreveport. Visit www.gosaintgeorge.org. Call 747-4478.

DATE NIGHT
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, 22: ELVIS EXPLOSION, Relive the magic and music of Elvis with two Ronny Craig shows featuring 10 nationally recognized Elvis impersonators competeing for a chance to win $10,000 in cash and prizes. $25. 8 p.m. Diamondlacks Casino and Hotel, 711 Diamondlacks Blvd., Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com for tickets.

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

OCT. 22: SPEAKEASY: A PROHIBITION PARTY, In honor of Scarlett Passions: Bellocq's Storyville, R. W. Norton Art Gallery is throwing a party! Come join us as we celebrate a rip- roaring time of scandal, glamour and risky business straight out of the 1920s with a viewing of one of the three Vaudeville variety shows. $45. 6 p.m.
R.W.Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave.,Shreveport. Ca1l865-420l. Visit www.norton.org.

OCT. 22: RACHMANINOFF RHAPSODY WITH ANDERSON & ROE,the duo piano artists have taken the internet by storm - come hear what all the excitement is about. The program features the all-time favorite "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini." Enjoy them making beautiful music together.
Performance begins at 7:30 p.m., RiverView Theatre, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Tickets: $19-$65 and must be purchased by phone at 318-222-8863.

OCT. 29: A PANTHOOTAFFAIR, 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.

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

NOV. 16: JEFFDUNHAM, 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 1-800653-8000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

NOV. 18: UVE 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.

NOV. 19:A TRIBUTETO ELLA FITZGERALD, Carmen Bradford, one of the greatest jazz vocalists alive today joins the Shreveport Symphony to pay tribute to "The First Lady of Song." $16-$65. RiverVeiw Theater, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportsymphony.com or call 227-8863.

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 REPUBUC 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.