| Art/ Exhibits

Sept. 19 New Works By Robert Fogel Opening Reception, Artist Robert Fogel Is A Critically Acclaimed Collective Artist. His Work Will Be On Display At The Norsworthy Gallery, Located At 214 Texas St., Shreveport With The Opening Reception From 5 To 7 P.M.

Through Sept. 20: Meredith Piper’s “sOUThWesT,” See The Southwest-Inspired Artworks Of Meredith Piper At. Rhino Coffee.

Through Sept. 30: Jim Copeland’s Artwork, Jim Copeland Is The Latest Artist To Be Showcased In The Emerging Artist Gallery At The Bossier Art Council, Located At 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier.

Through Sept. 30: Digiart, Local Artists Will Be On Display With Art Created By Using Modern Technology At The Bossier Arts Council’s East Bank Gallery, Located At 630 Barksdale Blvd., | Art/Exhibits: Bossier. ‘Figuratively Speaking’

Sept. 22: Rumble Sept. 25, The Agora Borealis In The Jungle Art Show, Louisiana Association For The Blind Presents This Opening Reception From 5 To 7 P.M. At Rhino Coffee With Art Created By Visually Impaired Clients.

Sept. 24 Mary Ann Beckwith Watercolor Presentation, Mary Ann Beckwith Is A Working Artist From Michigan, Who Teaches Workshops Across The Country. She Is A Signature Member Of The American Watercolor Society, Watercolor Usa. She Will Give A Presentation Using Creative Watermedia Techniques, Beginning At 6 Pm At The Bossier Arts Council Annex Building, 630 Barksdale Blvd. The Presentation Is Free And Open To The Public.

Sept. 25: “figUrATiveLY Speaking,” The Agora Borealis Is Hosting This Artist Reception For Joey Corsentino From 5 To 9 P.M. Select Works Are Currently On View Until Oct. 11, And This Is The First Time Corsentino’s Art Will Be For Sale To The Public. This Event Also Marks The Opening Of The Lounge At The Agora, Which Will House Specially Curated Collections Of 2d And 3d Art.

Sept. 25: The Flame, Is A Metal 20-Foot Tall Led Lit Sculpture Created By Artists Bruce Allen And Jim Haynes At The Top Of The Kallenberg Artist Tower At The Central Artstation. It Will Officially Light Up At A Public Celebration At 7 P.M.

Oct. 4-30 Hoover Watercolor Society, Inc. 2015 Membership Show, Is A Juried Show Open To All Members At The Norsworthy Fine Arts Gallery, Located At 214 Texas Street, Shreveport. Show Awards And Reception Is 2 To 4 P.M., Oct. 4 At The Gallery. Entries Are Due By Sept. 21 At 1 P.M. For More Information, Contact Lila Walker At [email protected].

Through Oct. 31: Art By Megan Davis Taylor, The Bossier Arts Council Is Proud To Announce That The Artworks Of Megan Davis Taylor Will Be On Display At Boomtown Casino’s 1800 Prime Steakhouse. Prime Is Open From 5 P.M. To 9 P.M. Thursday And Sunday And From 5 P.M. To 10 P.M.Friday And Saturday.

Through Oct 31: Donald Johnson Artwork, Donald Johnson Is An Oil Painter Who Paints Everything From Landscapes To Abstracts. His Work Will Be Available At The East 70th Branch Of Community Trust Bank Inside The Lobby From 9 A.M. To 4 P.M. Monday Through Friday.

Through Nov. 29: Eyewitness To History: The Civil War, Visit The R. W. Norton Art Gallery Rare And Antiquarian Collection For Books That Tell First-Hand Accounts Of The Civil War.

Through Nov. 29: Kent Ullberg: A Retrospective, The Show Show Displays 50 Of Kent Ullberg’s Works From His More Than 250 Smaller Pieces Along With Five Large Scale Photographs Of Some Of His Monuments At R. W. Norton Art Gallery.

First Saturday Of The Month: Shreveport Writers Club, Writers From All Stages Of Life In All Genres And Styles Of Writing Meet To Share Their Thoughts In Written Form With Other People Who Love Words; Guests Welcome. Free. 10 A.M. To Noon. Bossier Arts Council Annex, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

| Bars/Nightlife

2johns Steak & Seafood: 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City. 841-5646. 5 To 10 P.M. Tuesday Throughthursday. 6 To 11 P.M. Friday And Saturday. Drew Ley, Tuesdays And Fridays; Winston Hall, Wednesdays; Winston Hall & Chris Allen “Jazz Night,” Thursdays.

Baby Huey’s On The Bayou: 1709 Sligo Road, Bossier City. 752-9465. You Can Be A Star Karaoke,9 P.M. To 2 A.M. Fridays.

Bears On Fairfield: 1401 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. 272-1643. Tickets Available At Ticketweb.Com. Gordon Nurse And The 318 Riddim Band, Sept. 18; Seratone And Dark Rooms, Sept.19; Jeff Austin And Dylan Leblanc, Sept. 25; Wall Chargers And Deer People, Sept. 26; Nappy Roots And Effim, Sept. 29; Grizzly Game Night With Mega Ran, Oct. 1; La Music Prize Live, Oct. 2; Maggie Koerner, Oct. 3; Gangstagrass, Oct. 9; Pleasures, Oct. 16; Rebirth Brass Band, Nov. 6.

Chicago/The Hookah Room: 118 Texas St., Shreveport. 221-0490. Acts Are 10 P.M. To 6 A.M.Unless Otherwise Stated. Loco Lounge Featuring The Best Selection Of Electronic Dance Music Artists In Town, Fridays; Floyd Grigsby And The 5gk Band, Saturdays.

Cove On Cross Lake: 1612 Dilg League Drive (off Lakeshore), Shreveport. 635-0262. 11:30 A.M. To Close Monday Through Saturday.

El Portrillo Mexican Restaurant: 6614 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Wayne’s Fm Karaoke, 6 To 10 P.M. Tuesdays.

Frog’s Breath Saloon: 1984 Airline Drive, Bossier City. You Can Be A Star Karaoke, 9 P.M. To 1 A.M. Wednesday Through Saturday.

Flying Heart Brewing: Located At 700 Barksdale Blvd. In Bossier City And Housed In A Historic Building That Was Once Home To Bossier City’s Fire House No. 6. The Tasting Room Is Open Each Fridayand Saturday From 4 To 9 P.M., And Tours Are Available At 3:30 P.M. Tours Cost $5 And Include A Pint At The End Of The Tour. Guests Must Be 21 Or Older.

Great Raft Brewing: Located At 1251 Dalzell, Shreveport. Open Every Thursday And Friday From 4 To 9 P.M. And Saturday From Noon To 9 P.M. Free Tours Are Available At 1 P.M., 2 P.M. And 3 P.M.Saturday. Great Raft Ramble, Two-Year Anniversary Party, Noon To 11 P.M., Oct. 10.

H&H Lounge: 717 Hope St., Shreveport. 424-9297. Good Vibes Night Every Wednesday. Drum Circle, 6 To 9 P.M.; Vj-Dj Music, 9 P.M. To Midnight.

Hangar 21: 616 Commerce St. Shreveport. 221-0064. Shows Start At 10 P.M. Unless Otherwise Stated.

Lee’s: 639 E. Kings Hwy., Shreveport. 861-2151. Acts Are 8 P.M. To Midnight Weekdays, 9 P.M. Fridays And 9:30 P.M. Saturdays. Jerry Beach Blues Jam Every Monday Night. Lost Boys, Sept. 19; Rex Goliath, Sept. 25, Oct. 23; Get Lucky, Oct. 2, 24; Kandu, Oct. 3, 10, 16, 17, 31; Trudy Sands Band Oct. 9; Funhouse, Oct. 30.

Muddy Waters Sports Bar: 5000 Benton Road, Bossier City. 741-7635.

Nicky’s Mexican Restaurant: 1400 Airline Drive, Bossier City. 6:30 To 10 P.M., Thursdays, Wayne’s Fm Karaoke.

Noble Savage: 417 Texas St., Shreveport. 221-1781. Open 5 P.M. To 2 A.M. Dirty Redd’s Jam Session Featuring Area Artists Playing All Around Good Music Every Thursday From 8 P.M. To Midnight.

Ristorante Giuseppe: 4800 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869- 4548. Jazziana, 7 P.M. Every Friday And Saturday.

Shreveport House Concert Series: 1508 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. 670-3567. Shows Begin At 7 P.M.; Raina Rose, Sept. 13; Bobby Bridger And John Inmon, Sept. 27; Alyse Black, Oct. 11; Sarah Lou Richards, Nov. 8. Go To Shreveporthouseconcerts.Org/.

Strange Brew: 235 Wall St., Shreveport. Superior Grill: 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869- 3243. Live Music On The Patio 6:30 To 10:30 P.M.

Superior’s Steakhouse: 855 Pierremont Road No. 120, Shreveport. 219-4123. 6 To 10 P.M. Kenny Bill Stinson On Wednesdays And Fridays; Haley Brooke On Thursdays; Nathaniel Hooten On Saturdays.

The Brass Monkey: 3104 Youree Drive, Shreveport. 754- 4231. Shows Start At 9 P.M.

The Office: 1303 Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy., Shreveport. 216-3346. Happy Hour Every Day 11 A.M. To 7 P.M. Featuring $2 Domestics, $2.50 Imports And $6 Patron And Jameson.

The Stage At Silver Star: Live Entertainment. Gates Open At 7 P.M. Unless Stated Otherwise. 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. Call 752-3633. Schedule: Steve Earl, Sept. 18; Chris Cagle, Sept. 25; Delbert Mcclinton, Oct. 23.

Tiki Bar: 639 E. Kings Hwy., Shreveport. 868-6355.

Trejos Mexican Restaurant: 5795 N. Market, Shreveport. 929-0299. Wayne’s Fm Karaoke, 6 To 10 P.M. Fridays.

| Music/Comedy

Sept. 19: Gabriela Montero, The Shreveport Symphony Orchestra’s 2015-16 Seasons Opens With An All-Russian Spectacular, Featuring International Piano Star Gabriela Montero Performing The Much-Loved Piano Concerto No. 2 By Sergei Rachmaninoff. The Concert Begins At 7:30 P.M. At The Riverview Theater, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway. Tickets Are On Sale Now At Shreveportsymphony.Com Or By Phone 227-8863. Ticket Prices Range From $19-$59. Student Tickets Are $12.

Sept. 20: Mozart’s Great Mass In C Minor K. 427, The Shreveport Chroale Presents This Evening With Mozart Beginning At 6 P.M. At St. Pius X Catholic Church, Located At 4300 North Market, Shreveport. Marc-Andre Bougie, Conductor, Featuring Candace Taylor, Gillian Cotter, Dan Ewart And The Texarkana Regional Chorale. Admission Is Free.

Sept. 25: “ricKY Nelson Remembered,” Nelson’s Twin Sons Relive The Music And Memories In Their Multi-Media Show Featuring Hit Songs Like “Travelin’ Man” And “Hello, Mary Lou.” Show Starts At 8 P.M. Call 226-8555. Strand Theatre.

Oct. 1: Godsmack, The Grammy Award-Nominated, Multiplatinum Boston Hard Rock Band Will Perform At The Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium With Special Guests, Sevendust. Go To Www.Godsmack.Com For More Information And Ticket Information.

Oct. 28: Madstone Presents Celtic Woman, This Unique Musical Ensemble That Has Become A Cultural Phenomenon Will Hit The Stage At Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium At 7 P.M. Tickets Range From $29-99 And Can Be Purchased By Calling The Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium Box Office Monday Through Friday From 10 A.M. To 4 P.M. At 841-4196, Any Ticketmaster Location, Or Online At Ticketmaster.Com.

Nov. 1: Marilyn Manson, The Controversial Front Man Who Became A ’90s Staple Will Perform At Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. Doors Open At 8 P.M. With The Show Starting At 9 P.M. Tickets Are $50 For General Admission On The Floor; Reserved Seats Are $37.50 And $45. Tickets Can Be Purchased By Calling The Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium Box Office Monday Through Friday From 10 A.M. To 4 P.M. At 841-4196, Any Ticketmaster Location, Or Online At Ticketmaster.Com.

Dec 1: The Guitar Event Of The Year - Joe Bonamassa, Tickets Range From $69 To $99 And Doors Open At 7 P.M.; Show Starts At 8 P.M. At The Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. Tickets Can Be Purchased By Calling The Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium Box Office Monday Through Friday From 10 A.M. To 4 P.M. At 841-4196, Any Ticketmaster Location, Or Online At Ticketmaster.Com.

Every Sunday Through Oct. 11, Shopping And Music Come Together During This Concert Series At King’s Antique Mall, Located At 133 Kings Hwy. Every Sunday A Local Artist Will Perform A Free Concert To Patrons From 2 To 6 P.M. Store Hours On Sundays Are Noon To 6 P.M. Sandra Odom, Sept. 20; Haley Brooke, Sept. 27; Thomas Keys, Oct. 4; Banjo Bob, Oct. 11.

| Special Events

Sept. 18-24: Pace North Louisiana Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, The Annual Film Festival Will Feature Filmmaker And White House Honoree Robert Camina For The Opening Weekend Reception From 6 To 7:30 P.M., Sept. 19 At Robinson Film Center. Go To Www.Nlglff.Org.

Sept. 18: Krewe Of Elders Coronation Bal, Break Out The Summer/Beach Attire One More Time For The Krewe Of Elders Coronation Bal That Begins At 6:30 P.M. At The Red Cross Building, Located At 805 Brook Hollow Drive, Shreveport. Entertainment By Eric Craig Band With A Barbeque Buffet. $50 Per Person. Call 752-9715 Or 631-8865.

Sept. 18: Taste, The Louisiana Restaurant Association’s Northwest Chapter Presents This Tasty Event Where Attendees Will Enjoy “taste” From Nearly 20 Local Restaurant From 6:30 To 8:30 P.M. At The Hilton Garden Inn, Bossier City. Tickets Are $30 Per Person And Proceeds Benefit The Lra Education Foundation. Go To Www.Lra.Org Or Call 366-1326, For Tickets Or More Information.

Sept. 18, Music Of The Night, This Fundraiser For The Shreveport Opera Xpress Welcomes Five Performers For A Night Of Musical Theater And Operatic Favorites! This Seated Dinner Starts At 6:30 P.M. At East Ridge Country Club. Tickets Are $80 Per Person And Can Be Purchased Online At Www.Shreveportopera.Org Or By Calling 227-9503.

Sept. 19: Shreveport Mini Maker Faire, This Community-Based Learning Event Is A Family-Friendly Showcase Of Invention, Creativity And Resourcefulness Where People Show What They Are Making And Learning. 9 A.M. To 5 P.M. At Centenary College Fitness Center. Go To Shreveportmakerfaire.Com.

Sept. 19: Highland Jazz & Blues Festival, The 12th Annual Festival Will Have Music For Everyone On Two Festival Stages. In Addition To More Than 60 Food And Art Vendors, Nine Bands Will Play From Noon Until 5 P.M. At Columbia Park. The Festival Is Free And Will Also Offer A Kid Zone, Dog Area And A Free Shuttle From St. Vincent Mall. This Year, The Event Will Expand To A Multi-Day Format Including A Festival Preview Party At Great Raft Brewing From 7 To 10 P.M. Sept. 18, An Official Festival After-Party At Twisted Root Burger Company From 6 To 9 P.M., Sept. 19, And A Jazz Brunch At Rhino Coffee From 11 A.M. To 2 P.M. Sept. 20. Go To Www. Highlandjazzandblues.Org.

Sept. 19: Fall Cajun Dance, Brought To You By The Cajun Footwork Dancers Of Shreveport. Free Dance Lessons With Paid Admission. 6 P.M. $15 Per Person. Tickets Available At The Door. 7 To 10 P.M. Dance. St. John’s Berchman’s School Multi-Room, 947 Jordan St., Shreveport, La. Call 332-2822 Or 3523799.

Sept. 20: Scaa Autocross, Registration, Tech Inspection, And Course Walking Begin At 8 A.M.; Mandatory Drivers’ Meeting At 9:30 A.M.; First Car Out At 10 A.M.. Entry Fee Is $20 For Novices And Scca Members And $30 For Experienced Non-Members. There’s No Charge For Non-Competitors. The Event Will Take Place In The Big Parking Lot At The Dead End Of Coleman St. In Bossier City.

Sept. 24: Holiday Lane’s 55th Anniversary, Holiday Lanes, Located At 3316 Old Minden Road, Bossier City, Will Celebrate 55 Years In Business With A Free Public Event From 5 To 7 P.M. The Event, Which Will Be Held In Partnership With The Bossier Chamber Of Commerce’s “Business After Hours,” Will Include Free Admission, Complimentary Bowling, Beer Tastings By Flying Heart Brewing And A Celebratory Roll Of A Special Emerald Bowling Ball In Recognition Of Holiday Lanes’ 55th Anniversary. Due To Anticipated High Demand, Bowling Lanes And Beer Tastings Will Be Provided On A First-Come, First-Served Basis. Supplies Are Limited.

Sept. 24: South Highlands Elementary Magnet Open House, An Event For Prospective Parents. South Highlands Is The State’s Top Performing Elementary School Since 1998, A National Pta School Of Excellence And 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. 25: Beginner Floral Wreath Class, The Fee For This Class Is $50 Or $55 With Letter. Taught By Leigh. 6:30 To 9 P.M. Email Campus [email protected] Or Call 868-0001. Sign Up Atwww.Campus-Collectibles.Com Or In Store. 102 E. Kings Hwy., Shreveport.

Sept. 25: Glitz And Grits, Louisiana State Exhibit Museum Will Come Alive To Celebrate Its Annual Fundraiser. Theme Is “Louisiana Saturday Night.” This Event Will Feature Artists Jim Tweedy And Bruce Odell. For Tickets, Call 632-2020.

Sept. 25: Women Who Care, Share Luncheon, The Luncheon Will Begin At 11:30 A.M. And End Promptly At 1 P.M. And Benefit The Ywca Women’s Resource Center. There Will Be A Keynote Speaker, A Silent Auction And An Opportunity For Women To Support Services For Women In Their Community. There Will Not Be Tickets To The Event, But Rather Table Hosts Will Fill Their Table With Eight Friends, Family Or Colleagues Who Will Know They Will Be Asked To Make A Minimum Donation Of $100. East Ridge Country Club. Call Judi Bishop At 550-4417.

Sept. 26: Woody’s Home For Veterans Clay Shoot, The Fundraiser Begins At 7 A.M. At Los Paloma Sporting Range In Benton. Live And Silent Auctions Will Take Place All Day Along With Music And Lunch. Call 425-1928 Or Go To Www.Wh4v.Com.

Sept. 26, Susan G. Komen Of Northwest Louisiana’s Race For The Cure, This Annual Race Raises Funds And Awareness For Breast Cancer And Is A Celebration Of Life After Breast Cancer, A Tribute To Those Who Have Lost The Battle With The Disease. The Race Includes A 5k Walk/Run, A Mile Fun Run, A Kids For The Cure Area, Survivor Area, Teams Village And More. The Race Starts At 8 Am. In Shreve City And To Register Or Donate, Go To Komennwla. Org/. Volunteers Are Also Needed For The Event. If Interested, Call 220-7050. Shreve City, Near The Walmart Parking Lot.

Sept. 26: Area 12 Toastmasters “hUMOrOUs & Tall Tales Speech Contest,” Local Toastmasters From Shreveport, Bossier City And Barksdale Afb Area Will Participate In The Area 12 Toastmasters “Humorous And Tall Tales Speech Contest.” The Contest Begins At 10:00 A.M. And Will Take Place At Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 East Texas Street, Bldg. F, Emmett E. Cope Student Services Center, Room 203, Bossier City, La 71111. This Toastmasters Event Is Free, And The Public Is Invited To Attend. If You Like Humor And Comedy, Come Join Us At Our Area 12 Fall Contest. Email [email protected].

Oct. 2-4: Annual Quilt Show, Featuring Over 200 Quilts And Quilted Items On Display, Silent Auction, Merchant Mall, Door Prizes And More. Jackie Pierce Of Haughton Is The Featured Quilter. River View Hall. Admission Is $5. Www.Redriverquilters.Com.

Oct. 3: Park-It-Market, Rent A Parking Space And Sell Your Stuff At This Community Yard Sale. With Food Trucks, Live Music And Endless Treasures From 8 A.M. To 1 P.M. At Asbury United Methodist Church, 3200 Airline Drive, Bossier City. To Reserve Your Space Or For More Information Call 747-5520. The Deadline To Register Is 5 P.M. Sept. 29.

Oct. 3-10: Red River Revel, Celebrating 40 Years. The 2015 Event Will Kick Off With The Annual Red River Revel Run 5k/15k At 8 A.M. Oct. 3. Enjoy National Headliners, Louisiana Favorites And Local And Regional Performers On Four Stages Along With 108 Artist Booths, 23 Food Booths And More. Admission Is $5 On Weekends, Free Monday, And $5 After 5:30 P.M. On Weekdays. Festival Plaza. Redriverrevel.Com/.

Oct. 3: Fall And New Fashion For 2015, St. Pius X Ladies Guild/Charity Fundraiser Will Host Their Eighth Annual Style Show And Luncheon. Joyce Jiles Of Dillard’s/St. Vincent Mall Will Present Their Latest Fall Fashions. Lunch Will Be Served By “Angelwood Catering” And Many Door Prizes Will Be Given. Tickets At $25 And Can Be Purchased In Advance From Any Guild Member Or Call Earline Davis At 453-5700 Noon To 2 P.M., Trinity Heights Baptist Church, 3820 Old Mooringsport Rd.

Oct. 3, Usa Dance Shreveport’s Annual Black & White Ball, Tickets Are On Sale Now For This Annual Event To Help Support Woody’s Home For Veterans. Dinner Begins At 6:45 P.M., And Dance Will Be From 7:30 To 10:30 P.M. At El Karubah Shriner’s Temple On Cross Lake. Tickets Are $55 Per Person, $40 For Students Before Sept. 26, And Are $65 Per Person And $45 For Students From Sept. 27-29. To Purchase Via Paypal, Visit Usadanceshreveport.Org.

Oct. 3: Park-It-Market, Rent A Parking Space And Sell Your Stuff At This Community Yard Sale! With Food Trucks, Live Music And Endless Treasures There Is Something For Everyone From 8 A.M. To 1 P.M. At Asbury United Methodist Church, 3200 Airline Drive, Bossier City. To Reserve Your Space Or For More Information Call 747-5520. The Deadline To Register Is 5 P.M., Sept. 29.

Oct. 7-31: Pumpkin Patch At Provenance Community, Bring The Entire Family Out For This Free Fall Event. Purchase Pumpkins Of All Sizes, Take Pictures On Hay Bales, And Participate In Various Activities. All Proceeds From Pumpkin Sales Will Benefit The Montessori School For Shreveport. The Pumpkin Patch Is Open 4 To 7 P.M. Wednesdays And Fridays; 10 A.M. To 7 P.M. Saturdays; And Noon To 7 P.M. Sundays; Closed Mondays And Tuesdays. Call 683-0399

Oct. 10: Ark-La-Tex Genealogical Association Monthly Meeting - From 1 To 3 P.M. At The Randle T. Moore Center, 3101 Fairfield Ave (corner Of Fairfield Ave And Kings Hwy), Shreveport. The Featured Speakers Are Mary Linn Wernet, Archivist, And Nolan Eller, Assistant Archivist At At Northwestern State University. Their Presentation Will Be On The “Genealogical Resources In The Cammie G. Henry Research Center At Nsu.” This Program Is Free And Open To The Public. For Information, Call 746-1851 Or Email [email protected].

Oct. 10: 2015 Nwla Heart Walk, This Free Event For The Entire Family Features Refreshments, T-Shirt Contest, Music, Kidszone, Healthy Screenings, And A Noncompetitive Walk. Registration Begins At 8 A.M. And The Walk Begins At 9 A.M. At Lsu Shreveport. Go To Www.Nwlaheartwalk.Org.

Oct. 17: Cocreative Fall Fest, This Inaugural Collective Of Artists, Musicians, Visionaries, And Dreamers Is Hosted By Agora Borealis And Is Free For All Ages From 2 To 8 P.M. Bring The Family Out For Music, Art, Food And Lots Of Fun.

Oct. 17: Fall Garden Tour, The R.W. Norton Art Gallery Will Be Hosting Our First Fall Garden Tour In Partnership With The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners And The Shreveport Garden Study Club From 10 A.M. To 12 P.M. Experienced Volunteers Will Be Available At Various Spots Throughout The Ground To Answer Questions And Offer Helpful Gardening Advice. Get Free Tickets At Www.Eventbrite.Com And Come Enjoy A Botanical Journey. Garden Photography Will Be Allowed At This Special Event To Ticket Holders Only.

Oct. 24: Bake Sale For Yogie And Friends Cat Sanctuary, This Fall Bake Sale And Fundraiser Will Be From 11 A.M. To 4 P.M. At Petco, Located At 6596 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Proceeds Go Toward Yogie And Friends Cat Sanctuary That Takes Care Of Special Needs Domestic Cats.

Oct. 24: Master Gardener’s Fall Bulb Sale, The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners Present Their Annual Sale From 8 A.M. To Noon At Randle T. Moore Center On Fairfield Ave. At Kings Highway. Over 5,000 Heirloom Bulbs That Thrive In The South Will Be For Sale.

Oct. 27: Shreveport Oktoberfest 2015, Oktoberfest Returns With Live Music, German-Style Beer, Oktoberfeast Buffet And More At Zocolo’s From 2 To 6 P.M.

Oct. 29: Athena Luncheon, The Annual Athena Awards Is Presented By The Bossier Chamber Of Commerce And The Business Development Connection Of The Greater Shreveport Chamber Of Commerce. Presented To An Individual, Who Is Honored For Professional Excellence, Community Service And For Actively Assisting Women In Their Professional Development. 11 A.M. Call Jana Morgan At 746-0252 Or By Email At [email protected].

Through Nov. 5: American Sign Language Classes, Don’t Miss Your Opportunity To Learn Sign Language At The Deaf Action Center. Registration Ends Sept. 17. Cost $250, Not Including Book. Contact Raydra At 425-7781 To Register Or Visit Www.Deafactioncenter.Org. Classes Will Be Held Every Thursday Night For Eight Weeks From 5:30 To 7:30 P.M.

Second Tuesday Of The Month: Inventors Club, Do You Have An Idea Or An Invention? Join The Shreveport Bossier Inventors Association At Cohab. Call 349-3857 Or Email Sbia_Ideal@Yahoo.Com

| Theater/Performance

Sept. 17-20, 25-27: First Baptist Of Ivy Gap, Tickets Are Now On Sale For The Southern Comedy, First Baptist Of Ivy Gap, Shreveport Little Theatre’s First Mainstage Production Of Its 94th Season. The Play Is Written By Ron Osborne And Is Directed By Rocky Maddox. Performances Are Scheduled For 7:30 P.M. Sept. 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, And At 2 P.M. Sept. 20, 27, 2015 At Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place. Individual Tickets Are $18 For Seniors, Students And Active Military And $20 For Adults. Student Rush Tickets Are Available Five-Minutes Before Curtain Time For $10 Cash With Student Id. Call 424-4439 Or Visit Slt’s Box Office At 812 Margaret Place, Open Noon To 4 P.M. Weekdays.

Oct. 2-4, 9-10: “MOthers And Sons,” This Timely And Provocative New Play Explores The Evolving Understanding Of Family In Today’s World, Where It Portrays A Woman Who Receives An Unexpected Visit From Her Late Son’s Partner, Who Is Now Married To Another Man And Has A Young Son. Performances Are 7:30 P.M. Oct. 2, 3, 9; 3 P.M. Oct. 4; 2 And 7:30 P.M. Oct. 10. All Performances Are At East Bank Theater, 630 Barksdale Blvd. Tickets Are $15 For Adults And $10 For Students. Call 218-9978.

Oct. 2-11, “the Bishop’s Wife, ” A Stage Production Of The Popular 50s Movie. Performances Will Be At The Emmet Hook Center At First Methodist Church At 7:30 P.M. Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10 And At 3 P.M. Oct. 4 , 11. Tickets Are $16, 14, 12. Call 318-429-6885 Or Visit Www.Emmetthookcenter.Org To Purchase Tickets.

Oct. 15-18, 22-25: “Peter Pan” The Musical, This Story Is One Of The Most Beloved And Family Favorites. This Highflying Tony Award-Winning Musical Has Been Performed Around The World For 60 Years, And The Bpcc And The Cavalier Players Are Bringing To The Stage. Performances Begin At 7:30 P.M. With The Exception Of The Sunday Shows, Which Begin At 2 P.M. Call 678-6021 Or [email protected].

Nov. 12-14: Toruk The First Flight, This New Cirque Du Soleil Touring Show, Inspired By James Cameron’s Movie “Avatar,” Is Coming To The Centurylink Center In Bossier City. Tickets Are On Sale Now, And Can Be Purchased At Www.Cirquedusoleil.Com/Toruk.