ENTERTAINMENT/FUN/THEATER/DANCE/MUSIC/CASINOS
by Kelly Berger Dylan LeBlanc, VooDoo Cafement
Friday and Saturday.
RUSTIC COWBOY: 12780 Mansfield Road, Shreveport. 775-5327. All acts are 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. unless otherwise stated. Crosstown Traffic, Sept. 6; Chris Knight concert with special guest Ben Knight, Sept. 7; Seven Hours to Southland and Granny’s Cadillac, Sept. 13; Doc Woody Band featuring Tommy Townsend, Sept. 20; Ethan Powell and the Triggers, Sept. 27; True Adkins Band, Oct. 4.
SUPERIOR GRILL: 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-3243. All acts are 6:30-10 p.m. The Caravan, Sept. 4; Scram Wulfie & Lefty, Sept. 5; Cole Vosbury Band, Sept. 6; Keith Horton Band, Sept. 7; What the Funk, Sept. 8; The Mix, Sept. 11; The Roscoes, Sept. 12; Jimmy Wooten Band, Sept. 13; Pocket Change, Sept. 14; JB and the Violet Crowns, Sept. 18.
SUPERIOR’S STEAKHOUSE: 855 Pierremont Road, Suite 120, Shreveport. 869-3243. All acts are 6-10 p.m. unless noted. Cole Vosbury and Christina Langston, Sept. 4; Clayton Jones, Sept. 5; Gary Tubbs, 6-11 p.m. Sept. 6; Clayton Jones, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Sept. 7; Gary Tubbs, Sept. 9; Cole Vosbury, Sept. 10; Cole Vosbury and Christina Langston, Sept. 11; Clayton Jones, Sept. 12; Cole Vosbury and Christina Langston, 6-11 p.m. Sept. 13; Gary Tubbs, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Sept. 14; Gary Tubbs, 6-11 p.m. Sept. 16; Clayton Jones, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Sept. 17; Cole Vosbury and Christina Langston, Sept.18.
TREJOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT, Highway 1, Shreveport. Karaoke with Wayne, 7-11 p.m. Saturdays. VOODOO CAFE: 622 Commerce St., Shreveport. 222-6669. Acts are 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. unless otherwise stated. The Dubonauts and Bujie and the High Rise, Sept. 6.
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SEPT. 14: FALL FOR DANCE!, presented by the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet. Dinner-performance packages $27 adults, $17 children 12 and under; reserved performance tickets $12 adults, $2 children; general admission tickets at the door $10 adults, free for children. 5:30 p.m. dinner; 6:30 p.m. dance concert. Riverview Hall and Theater, 600 Clude Fant Parkway, Shreveport. More information and online ticketing available at http:// shreveportmetroballet.org/purchase-tickets/
SEPT. 15: HOUSE CONCERT SERIES, featuring Adler and Hearne. 7 p.m. $20. Fairfield Studios, 1510 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. Call 220-0400 or 933-2514.
SEPT. 28: RING OF FIRE, This music-filled show features a company of performers that will guide you on a journey through Johnny Cash’s storied life and celebrated music. $55.50, $45.50 & $35.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555.
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SEPT. 5: SBC VISIONARIES NIGHT OUT FOR
LITTLE FREE LIBRARY, Join the SBC Visionaries group for fund-raising dinner at Market 104 and learn more about Little Free Library, a local non-profit that plans to place 10 free libraries where anyone can take or leave a book under the honor system. 7 p.m. Market 104, 140 Market St., Shreveport. Call Matthew Mire at 617-7247.
SEPT. 6 & 20; OCT. 4 & 18: MOVIES AND MOONBEAMS, Enjoy popular movies in an outdoor setting. Schedule: “The Avengers,” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6 RiverView Park; “The Lorax,” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20 A.B. Palmer Park; “Hotel Transylvania,” 7 p.m. Oct. 4 RiverView Park; “Frankenweenie,” 7 p.m. Oct. 18 David Raines Park.
SEPT. 7: ZUMBATHON, Come have fun and burn some calories for a good cause. Your $10 donation will benefit the Family Advocacy Group, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families affected by domestic violence. 10:30 a.m. Broadmoor YMCA, 215 Carroll St., Shreveport.
SEPT. 7: CROSS LAKE DANCE CLUB ’50S DANCE, free dance lesson at 7 p.m., dancing to the music of the Randy Roberts Band 7:30-10:30 p.m. $17 per person. Dressy casual or ’50s attire. El Karubah Shrine Temple, 6230 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. Call 834-8262.
SEPT. 7: PAINTING WITH A TWIST BENEFIT, All proceeds will benefit the Family Advocacy Group, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families affected by domestic violence. $5. 2-4 p.m. Painting With a Twist, Studio B, 1661 E. 70th St., Shreveport. Call 524-9928.
SEPT. 10: AFRICAN-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT, $125 per person, $500 per team of four. 10 a.m. registration, 10:30 a.m. putting contest, 11:30 a.m. shotgun start. Querbes Park Golf Course. Call 617-4590.
SEPT. 10: CAREGIVERS CONFERENCE, includes presentations from the Alzheimer’s Association; Dr. Mary Quiceno, UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas; and former Gov. Buddy Roemer discussing Alzheimer’s disease and caregiving. Free. Noon. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. Call 632-2020.
SEPT. 12: “HAPPY DEATHDAY TO YOU,” Executive Women International of Shreveport-Bossier City presents its fifth annual mystery dinner theater and silent auction; enjoy dinner and solve the murder mystery of a billionaire businessman killed by an exploding birthday cake. 6:30 p.m. Holiday Inn Shreveport Airport West, 5555 Financial Plaza, Shreveport. For tickets, table sponsorships or more information, call 218-6017.
SEPT. 12, 19, 26, OCT. 10, 17, 24: ARODASI YOGA DANCE, free public yoga classes offered by Arodasi Healing Institute as a service to the community. Free. 5:45-7 p.m. Central Artstation, 801 Crockett St., Shreveport. To RSVP, call 834-0948.
SEPT. 14: 5TH ANNUAL RED RIVER DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL, 8:30a.m. to 3 p.m, Downtown Shreveport at Riverview Plaza on Clyde Fant Parkway (near the steel Rose sculptures across from Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center).
SEPT. 14: CRAIG FLOYD MEMORIAL WALK TO CURE DIABETES, a fun, happy, healthy and effective way to show support for those living with Type 1 diabetes and to raise funds for JDRF, the leading global organization focused on T1D research. 1.5 miles. 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. walk. Party Central, 4401 Viking Drive, Bossier City. Call 225-932-9511. Visit www. jdrf.org.
SEPT. 14: RACE FOR THE NATIONS BY BROOKWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, 5K, 10K and Fun Run for the whole family. The proceeds of the Race for the Nations will go toward improving the lives of people in third-world communities. 8 a.m. Betty Virginia Park, Line Avenue, Shreveport. Call 861-8911. Pre-register at www.brookwoodbaptist.com.
SEPT. 14: SANDYSDANCE CENTER DANCING WITH THE STARS DANCE PARTY, free
dance lesson at 7 p.m., dancing to the music of SandysDance Party,
7:30-10:30 p.m. $15 per person, casual attire. SandysDance Center, 111
Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534.
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33rd Annual Wildlife and Forestry Festival Sept. 28, Tom Merrill Recreation Area
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African-American Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament Sept. 10, Querbes Park Golf Course
SEPT. 15: KREWE OF ELDERS PARTY, with music by A.J. and the Two Tone Blues Band, door prizes, 50/50 raffle, cash bar and snacks. $6 members, $10 non-members. 1:30-5:30 p.m. American Legion Post No. 14, 5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. Call 752-9175 or 631-8865.
SEPT. 21: CAJUN FOOTWORK DANCERS OF SHREVEPORT ANNUAL FALL DANCE, featuring entertainment by Chris Miller and the Bayou Roots. $12. 7-10:30 p.m. St. John Berchmans Multi-Room, 947 Jordan St., Shreveport. Call 470-8965.
SEPT. 21: CHIMPANZEE DISCOVERY DAYS, the only regularly scheduled opportunities for the public to visit the chimpanzee sanctuary. Free, but guests are encouraged to bring a contribution of food for the chimps. Theme: “African Peace Festival,” 9 a.m. to noon. Following Chimpanzee Discovery Days, visitors are invited to attend Chimp Chat and Chew, which includes a behind-the-scenes hayride tour of the sanctuary, lunch and a presentation by one of the staff. Chimp Chat and Chew dates are Sept. 21 and Nov. 16 beginning at noon; $40 adults, $20 children; reservations required. Chimp Haven, 13600 Chimpanzee Place, Keithville. Call 925-9575 for directions and information.
SEPT. 21: CAJUN FOOTWORK DANCERS OF SHREVEPORT FALL DANCE, featuring entertainment by Chris Miller and the Bayou Roots. $12. 7-10:30 p.m. St. John Berchman’s School Multi-Room, 947 Jordan St., Shreveport. Call 470-8965.
SEPT. 24: EXPO 2013, Career Fair, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Summer Grove Baptist Church Event Center, 687-7808 or 422- 7489, Email shba@bellsouth.net.
SEPT. 26: SOUTH HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY MAGNET OPEN HOUSE, an event for prospective p parents. South Highlands is the state’s top performing elementary school since 1998 and was recently named a Louisiana A+ School sponsored by the George Rodrigue Foundation. 5:30 p.m. Performing Arts Center, South Highlands Elementary Magnet, 831 Erie St., Shreveport. Visit www. southhighlands.com.
SEPT. 27: GLITZ & GRITS, The Louisiana State Exhibit Museum will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a gala fund-raiser entitled “Let Them Eat Cake!” at the 2013 Glitz & Grits. Special guest Dr. John, a six-time Grammy Award winner, will perform on the George Rodrigue Steinway grand piano painted with Rodrigue’s famous “Blue Dog.” Tickets: $150. 6:45-11 p.m. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. Call 632-2020.
SEPT. 27-29: SHRINE CIRCUS, Prepare to be dazzled by enchanting elephants, tantalizing tigers and amazing acrobats. $18 general admission, $29 reserved seats. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28; 2 & 6 p.m. Sept.29. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Call 747-2501.
SEPT. 28: 33RD ANNUAL WILDLIFE AND FORESTRY FESTIVAL, Enjoy good food, live music, wild game tasting, skeet shooting, muzzleloader shooting, archery, BB shoot, canoeing, guided nature hike, youth
fishing, arts and crafts, farmers’ market, sawmilling, falconry, flint
knapping, door prizes and other hands-on demonstrations and activities.
Free. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tom Merrill Recreation Area on Bayou Bodcau Dam
and Reservoir, 2.5 northeast of Bellevue. Call 318-422-5156.
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Chess Games Every Saturday, Downtown YMCA
SEPT. 29: SPORTING CLAY EVENT, hosted by the Women’s Republic Club of Shreveport. Registration and lunch 12:30-1:30 p.m., shotgun start at 2 p.m. $100 individual entry, $400 four-man team. Los Paloma Sporting Range, 900 Seven Pines Road, Benton. Call Glenda Stark at 830-426-9247.
FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: SHREVEPORT SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON, This group promotes boating fun, safety and education and meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Shreveport Yacht Club, 2905 Municipal Pier Road, Shreveport. Call 426-9484.
EVERY SATURDAY: YOGIE AND FRIENDS EXOTIC CAT SANCTUARY, Louisiana’s only rescue for abused, neglected and unwanted big, exotic cats is open every Saturday from noon-5 p.m. weather permitting until November. Yogie and Friends, 128 Fob Lane, Frierson. Call 795-0455.
EVERY SATURDAY: CHESS GAMES, Test your skills at this classic board game every Saturday at noon. Free. Downtown YMCA, 401 McNeill St., Shreveport. Call Ken Wyzywany at 564- 1372 or Matt Alexander at 655-2846.
FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH: HIGHLAND OPEN STUDIO TOUR, Artist workshops and galleries are open for your perusal with art to make and buy. Free. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours start at 436 Topeka St. Visit www.restorehighland. com/.
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SEPT. 6-8, 13-15: “WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?” Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Edward Albee’s Pulitzer Prize finalist. $18 adults, $15 seniors and students. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6-7, 13-14; 3 p.m. Sept. 8 and 15. East Bank Theatre, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.
SEPT. 19-22, 26-29: “DADDY’S DYIN’ (WHO’S GOT THE WILL?),” In a small Texas town, siblings reunite as their father lies on his deathbed in this hilarious southern comedy. $17 adults, $15 seniors, students and military. 8 p.m. Sept. 19-21, 26-28; 2 p.m. Sept. 22 and 29. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439.
SEPT. 20-21, 23, 27-28, 30: “THE CEMETERY CLUB,” a hilarious story about love, friendship and how three Jewish widows endure hardship and loss. $16 adults, $14 students/military, $10 children/students. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20, 21, 27 and 28; 3 p.m. Sept. 23 and 30. Emmett Hook Center, 550 Common St., Shreveport. Call 429-6885.
OCT, 9-13: “BUS STOP,” River City Repertory Theatre presents this drama in which a young cowboy meets the girl of his dreams and has forced her onto a bus intent to make her his bride, but a snowstorm strands the passengers at a roadside diner until morning. $35; $10 students and military. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9-12; 3 p.m. Oct. 13. East Bank Theatre, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 868-5888.
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