ENTERTAINMENT/FUN/THEATER/DANCE/MUSIC/CASINOS
TALES, Join Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy as they take audiences on a captivating journey and magically bring to life three timeless fairy tale adventures: Snow White, Belle from “Beauty and the Beast” and Cinderella. $8-$42. 2 and 6 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Call 747-2501.
OCT. 20: HOUSE CONCERT SERIES, featuring Kevin Gordon. 7 p.m. $20. Fairfield Studios, 1510 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. Call 220-0400 or 933-2514.
OCT. 25: DAVID SEDARIS, With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. $39.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555.
OCT. 26: KEITH URBAN, Keith and Little Big Town brint the 2013 Light the Fuse Tour to town. $51.50-$71.50. 7 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Call 747-2501.
NOV. 1: RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES, The full range of The Beatles’ discography is performed live onstage, including the most complex and challenging songs the band recorded in the studio but never performed for an audience. $62.60, $55.50 and $35.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555.
| SPECIAL EVENTS |
SEPT. 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. 20: FUNDRAISER FOR SHRINERS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF SHREVEPORT, sponsored by Mojo’s and Wing Taxi, featuring music by Tom e. Gunn and Friends. Donations accepted. 6:30-10 p.m. 203 Texas St., downtown Shreveport.
SEPT. 20; OCT. 4 & 18: MOVIES AND MOONBEAMS, Enjoy popular movies in an outdoor setting. Schedule: Sept. 20, “The Lorax,” 7:30 p.m. A.B. Palmer Park; Oct. 4, “Hotel Transylvania,” 7 p.m., RiverView Park; Oct. 18, “Frankenweenie,” 7 p.m., David Raines Park.
SEPT. 20-22: DIGIFEST GAME JAM, The Game Jam is open to all programmers, artists, animators, designers and musicians to come together to make a game. No need to preregister; just show up 3-4 p.m. Friday for a chance to participate. Starting at 3 p.m. Sept. 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 21, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 22. Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Road, Shreveport.
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 p.m. 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, La. 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: HUMAN RESOURCES – THE STATE WE’RE IN, annual conference presented by the Northwest Louisiana Society for Human Resource Management. Registration: $75 non-member, $65 member, $25 student, $90 at the door. 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn, 2015 Old Minden Road, Bossier City. Registration: $75 non-member, $65 member, $25 student, $90 at the door.
SEPT. 27: GLITZ & GRITS, The Louisiana State Exhibit Museum will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a gala fundraiser 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 handson 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.
SEPT. 28: YOGIE AND FRIENDS EXOTIC CAT SANCTUARY FALL BAKE SALE AND FUND-RAISER, featuring lots of baked goods as well as Yogie and Friends merchandise available for sale. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Petco, 6596 Youree Drive, Shreveport. For more information, visit www/ yogieandfriends.org.
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.
SEPT. 29-OCT. 31: ST. LUKE’S PUMPKIN PATCH, Buy your Halloween pumpkins while helping St. Luke’s United Methodist Church use the profits to help local missions. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, noon to 7 p.m. Sundays. St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 6012 Youree Drive, Shreveport.
OCT. 4-6: RED RIVER QUILTERS QUILT SHOW, featuring more than 200 quilts, door prizes, demonstrations, silent auction, a special exhibit of vintage quilts and a featured quilter. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, $5 admission; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, admission included in Red River Revel ticket. Riverview Hall, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport.
OCT. 5: KREWE OF ELDERS CORONATION, featuring entertainment by the Eric Craig Band, silent auction, cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, black tie optional, open to the public. $45. 6 p.m. American Legion Post No. 14, 5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. Call 752-9175 or 631-8865.
OCT. 5-12: RED RIVER REVEL, Shreveport’s biggest arts festival returns with dozens of artists displaying and selling their arts and crafts, live entertainment and lots of delicious food. Admission is free all day Monday and Tuesday through Friday until 5:30 p.m.; $5 Saturdays until 6 p.m., all day Sunday and Tuesday through Friday after 5:30 p.m.; $10 Saturdays after 6 p.m. Festival Plaza, downtown Shreveport.
OCT. 6: CROSS LAKE DANCE CLUB MONTHLY DANCE, free dance lesson at 7 p.m., dancing 7:30-10:30 p.m. Semi-formal dress. $17 per person. El Karubah Shrine Temple, 6230 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. Call 834-8262.
OCT. 7, 14, 21 & 28: EAST COAST SWING DANCE LESSONS, beginner class at 6:30 p.m., intermediate class at 7:30 p.m. $8 per person per class. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534.
OCT. 12: WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S, Check-in/ registration at 9 a.m., walk ceremony begins at 10 a.m. Louisiana Boardwalk, Bossier City. Call 861-8680 or 1-800-272-3900.
OCT. 12: SANDYSDANCE CENTER BARN 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.
OCT. 12: 17TH ANNUAL PIONEER DAY 2013, See folklife demonstrations like blacksmithing, quilting and chair caning, learn about Louisiana native plants and animals, see living historians and more. $3, age 5 and under free. Pioneer Heritage Center on the LSUS campus. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 797-5339.
OCT. 17: FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, The Wrong Side of Heaven Tour comes to town. $31.50-$37. 7 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Call 747-2501.
OCT. 19: SECOND ANNUAL CRUISIN’ IN GRAND CANE CAR SHOW, Presented by the Historic Grand Cane Association, this popular event will showcase antique, classic and street rod vehicles, along with a tractor division. $20 preregistration, $25 registration the day of the event. 9 a.m to 2 p.m. Free. Main Street, Grand Cane, La. Call 318-858-2556.
OCT. 19: BLACK & WHITE BALL WITH A TOUCH OF PINK, Dance to the music of the Steve Wells Band and help raise money for Feist-Weiller cancer research. Adults $50, students $35 before Oct. 8, $60 adults, $45 students after Oct. 8. 7:30-10:30 p.m.
| SPECIAL EVENTS:
Red River Revel Oct. 5-12, Festival Plaza with catered dinner at 7 p.m. American Legion Hall, 5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. Call 798-6783.
OCT. 26: SANDYSDANCE MONSTER MASH DANCE PARTY, featuring dancing to the music of SandysDance Party 7:30-10:30 p.m. and costume contest. $15 per person, casual or costume attire. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534.
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.
NOV. 2 & 3: SOUTHWEST REGION ORCHID SHOW AND PLANT SALE, Theme: “A Bounty of Orchids.” Workshops: “How to Grow Orchids,” 3 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. Free. Riverview Hall, 500 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 868-4568.
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 T
OUR, 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 http://www.restorehighland. com/.
ONGOING: ABSOLUTE BEGINNER LINE DANCE CLASS, Learn popular line dances and burn calories. Casual dress. $8 per person. 5:30-6:30 p.m. every Monday. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534 or visit www.sandysdance.com.
ONGOING: BOSSIER ANIMAL CONTROL ADOPTION DAYS, Animals in good health are in need of loving homes. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Petsmart, 2630 Beene Blvd., Bossier City. Hand in Paw, Friends of Bossier City Animal Control, needs volunteers to help with the adoption days. Contact Phyllis Whatley at 742-8673 or visit www.bossiercity.org (under animal control adoption).
| THEATER/PERFORMANCE |
SEPT. 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 & 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 & 30. Emmett Hook Center, 550 Common St., Shreveport. Call 429-6885.
SEPT. 21-OCT. 19, ADULT ACTING CLASSES, Veteran director and actor Mary Joris will teach the six-week series open to beginners and veterans of the stage; students will develop the artist within and explore sensory learning to address diverse differences, investigate ideas and polish the personal approach of each individual through an interpretation of a playwright’s words. Classes end with a showcase performance for students at SLT. Preregistration required. Registration: $185 for all five classes: $185. Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439.
SEPT. 26-29: THE SHAPE OF THINGS, In this twisted telling of the biblical story of Adam and Eve, a gullible Adam falls in love with feminist firecracker Evelyn, and the tender everyman is meticulously torn to pieces by a domineering grad student with her own snide definition of romance. $15 adults, $12 military and students, $10 students. Marjorie Lyons Playhouse, Centenary College campus, Shreveport. Call 869-5242.
OCT. 4-6: “OTHER DESERT CITIES,” Brooke Wyeth returns home after a six-year absence to celebrate Christmas with her parents, her brother and her aunt and announces she is about to publish a memoir dredging up pivotal and tragic events in the family’s history – a wound they don’ want reopened. $15. 8 p.m. Oct. 4 & 5, 2 p.m. Oct. 6. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439.
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.
OCT. 30: “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST,” The smash romantic Broadway musical based on the Academy Awardwinning animated feature film has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. $89.50; $69.50; $49.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555.
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