ENTERTAINMENT/FUN/THEATER/DANCE/MUSIC/CASINOS

| ART/EXHIBITS THROUGH MARCH 4: THE ALBERT WALKER

RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION, that features Albert Walker’s naturalist and aviation art pieces. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 12 - 5 p.m., Saturday. artspace, 710 Texas Street, Shreveport. Call 673-3535.

THROUGH MARCH 5: SUNLIGHT AND SHADOW, featuring the extraordinary artworks of Marilyn Couch, Melanie Parent and Blair Thrall. Inspired by nature and environmentally conscious, together the artists present emotional elements of the landscape, both past and present. Works included mixed media, photography and recycled materials. The exhibit is open from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. 3015 Greenwood Road, Louisiana State Exhibit Museum.

THROUGH MARCH 18: CREOLE WILD WEST INDIAN TRIBAL SUITS, Every year on Mardi Gras, the sparkling beads, jangling of tambourines, and chants of “Creole Wild West” announce to the world that the oldest Mardi Gras Indian tribe is still “masking” in New Orleans. Now Big Chief Howard Miller and his tribe bring their handbeaded and feathered “suits” to artspace. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday - Friday; 12 - 5 p.m., Saturday. artspace, 710 Texas Street, Shreveport. Visit www.artspaceshreveport.com. THROUGH MARCH 31: SHREVEPORT PASTEL SOCIETY EXHIBIT, featuring work from group members including “Poppies” by Becky Garner. Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310 or visit www.bossierarts.org.

THROUGH APRIL 29: “A PILGRIM’S SKETCHBOOK BY LEE BAXTER DAVIS,” featuring 22 ink and watercolor works from 1998 to present. Davis’ drawings are in the permanent collections of the Dallas Museum of Art, Houston's Contemporary Museum of Art, and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Art. He was one of four artists selected to represent the four major geographical areas of Texas in the Texas Biennial. Free. The Meadows Museum of Art, located at Centenary College of Louisiana, 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesdays; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesdays; noon-4 p.m, Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fridays; noon-4 p.m. Sundays. Call 869-5040 or visit www.centenary.edu/meadows.

MARCH 1-31: GURLFRIENDOLOGY: A CELEBRATION OF WOMEN, Louisiana artist Karen La Beau’s solo exhibition that shows women empowering other women. An opening reception is from 5:30-7:30 p.m., March 1. Southern University Museum of Art at Shreveport, 610 Texas Street, Ste. 110. Visit www.karenlabeau.com. MARCH 17-MAY 31, IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES: CENTENARY’S PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATIONS, 1835- 2010, this exhibit features material documenting how Centenary has welcomed new presidents throughout the institution's history. The exhibit is accessible online or on display. Centenary College’s Whited Room lobby of Bynum Commons, 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. Call 869-5462.

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. Shreve Memorial Library, Broadmoor Branch, 1212 Captain Shreve Drive, Shreveport.

| BARS/NIGHTLIFE 2JOHNS STEAK & SEAFOOD: 5-10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. 6-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Drew Ley, Tuesdays and Fridays; Winston Hall with bassist Chris Allen, Wednesdays and Thursdays. 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City.

AGAVE: Friday and Saturday night live entertainment 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Southbound 71, March 3; Flashback 5; Jacob Stiefel, March 17; Keith Horton Band, March 24; Legato Stone, March 31. Happy hour Friday-Sunday, 5-7 p.m.: Two-for-one well, wine & draft. No cover. DiamondJacks Casino & Resort, 711 DiamondJacks Blvd., Bossier City. 678-7777. AURA ULTRA LOUNGE: 205 Texas St., Shreveport. 272-1643.

BEARS ON FAIRFIELD: 1401 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. 272-1643. BON TEMPS COFFEE BAR: Every Thursday from 7-10 p.m. is Thursday Night Vibes with local singers, songwriters, musicians and performers as they display their talents. Every Friday is Game Night from 7 p.m. to midnight. Every Saturday night is Poetry Night from 7-10 p.m. 450 Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway, Ste. 700, Shreveport. 734-9766.

THE BRASS MONKEY: 3104 Youree Drive, Shreveport. 754-4231. Shows start at 9 p.m. CELEBRITY LOUNGE: Eldorado Resort Casino, Identity Crisis, March 3; Pop Culture, March 4; What the Funk, March 8; Safira with Karaoke, March 9, 23; Rumours (Tribute Band), March 10; DJ Sandee, March 11; Downtown Fever, March 17; After Party, March 18; Electric Circus, March 24; DJ Trentino, March 25; Southern Roots Band, March 31 451 Clyde Fant Parkway. Call 877-602-0711.

CHICAGO/THE HOOKAH ROOM: 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. 118 Texas St., Shreveport. 221-0490. COVE ON CROSS LAKE: 11:30 a.m. to close Monday through Saturday. 1612 Dilg League Drive (off Lakeshore), Shreveport. 635-0262.

EL POTRILLO MEXICAN RESTAURANT: Wayne’s FM Karaoke, 6-10 p.m. Tuesdays. 6614 Youree Drive, Shreveport. FROG’S BREATH SALOON: 1984 Airline Drive, Bossier City.

FLYING HEART BREWING: Housed in a historic building that was once home to Bossier City's Fire House No. 6, the tasting room is open Friday and Saturday from 3:30-10 p.m. with tours starting at 3:30 both days. Ask about hosting your event at the tap room. Books and Brews, which is an open forum book club, takes place on the fourth Friday of the month. 700 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City GREAT RAFT BREWING: Open every Wednesday through 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. on Saturdays. 1251 Dalzell, Shreveport.

H&H LOUNGE: Good Vibes Night every Wednesday. Drum Circle, 6-9 p.m.; VJ-DJ music, 9 p.m. to midnight. 717 Hope St, Shreveport. 424-9297. HANGAR 21: Shows start at 10 p.m. unless otherwise stated. 616 Commerce St., Shreveport. 221-0064.

LEE’S: Acts are 8 p.m. to midnight weekdays, 9 p.m. Fridays and 9:30 p.m. Saturdays. Blues Jam every Monday night, Kandu, March 24, 31; David Deaton Band, March 17; Jason Sepulvado, March 25 . 639 E. Kings Highway, Shreveport. 861-2151.

LEGENDS THEATRE: Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, March 4; Sinbad, April 1; The Temptation Review Featuring Dennis Edwards, May 27. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com. Must be 21 or older. DiamondJacks Casino & Resort, 711 DiamondJacks Blvd., Bossier City. 678-7777.

MUDDY WATERS SPORTS BAR: 5000 Benton Road, Bossier City. 741-7635. NICKY’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT: Wayne’s FM Karaoke, 6:30- 10 p.m., Thursdays, 1400 Airline Drive, Bossier City. NOBLE SAVAGE: 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, AJ and the Two Tone Blues Band, 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., Feb. 25 . 417 Texas St., Shreveport. 221-1781.

THE OFFICE: Happy hour every day 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Featuring $2 domestics, $2.50 imports and $6 Patron and Jameson. 1303 Shreveport- Barksdale Highway, Shreveport. 216-3346.

PARADISE THEATER: Chubby Checker, March 18. Tickets start at $25. Wayne Toups, 8 p.m. April 29. Tickets start at $20. 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. 855-346-2489. (Also see MUSIC/COMEDY.) RIVERDOME: Aaron Lewis, 8 p.m., March 3; The Price is Right, Live Stage Show, 5 p.m., 8 p.m., March 11. Horseshoe Bossier City Hotel and Casino, 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City. 800-895-0711.

SAM’S TOWN LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Free entertainment all month long.315 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. 877-429-0711. Robin and the Mystics, 7-11 p.m., March 2; 8 Track, 6-9:30 p.m., March 3, 4; Topper Voices of Rock, 10 p.m to 2 a.m., March 3,4; Wizards of Voz, 7-11 p.m., March 9; Robert Duncan, 6-9:30 p.m., March 10, 11; Tragikly White, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., March 10, 11; Triggerproof, 7-11 p.m. March 16, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., March 17, 18; Sweet Trouble, 6-9:30 p.m., March 17, 18; Professor Pork Chop and the Dishes, 7-11 p.m., March 23; Ambush, 6-9:30 p.m, March 24, 25; Identity Crisis, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., March 24, 25; Time Machine, 7-11 p.m, March 30, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., March 31, April 1; Bayou Boogie Band, 6-9:30 p.m., March 31, April 1. SAM’S TAVERN: 5 Star Karaoke Plus, 9 p.m., every Friday and Saturday Night, 3816 E. Texas Street, Bossier City. 626-5930. TIKI BAR: 639 E. Kings Highway, Shreveport. 868-6355.

TREJOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT: Wayne’s FM Karaoke, 6-10 p.m. Fridays. 5795 N. Market, Shreveport. 929-0299. THE STAGE AT SILVER STAR: Live entertainment. Gates open at 7 p.m. unless stated otherwise. 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. 752-3633. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com. STRANGE BREW: 235 Wall St., Shreveport. 222-2337. SUPERIOR’S STEAKHOUSE: Kenny Bill Stinson, 6-10 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays; Haley Brooke on Thursdays; Nathaniel Hooten on Saturdays. 855 Pierremont Road, No. 120, Shreveport. 219-4123.

SUPERIOR GRILL: 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-3243. WHAT’S ON TAP: Happy hour daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 33 beers on tap. 1207 Shreveport-Barksdale Highway, Shreveport 869-2422.

WHAT’S ON TAP II: Happy hour daily 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Serving food and 23 beers on tap. 2369 Airline Drive Bossier City. 747-5505. WHISKEY ROADHOUSE: Hours are noon to midnight Sunday; 6 p.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday; 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke. Horseshoe Casino, 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City.

| MUSIC/COMEDY MARCH 2: BPCC SPRING POPS CONCERT, BPCC Concert Choir and Chamber Singers will perform popular selections. 7:30 p.m. Free. Performing Arts Theatre (Building C), BPCC campus, 6220 E. Texas Street, Bossier City. Call 678-6146. h MARCH 4: 2017 WINTER JAM, Christian music’s largest annual tour comes to Bossier City. $10. 6 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Visit www.jamtour.com or call 747-2501. MARCH 10: STEVIE NICKS, This legendary artist makes a stop in Bossier City on her “24 Karat Gold Tour” with special guests, The Pretenders. $49-$150. 7 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com or call 747-2501.

MARCH 12: MIRANDA LAMBERT, This country music star makes a stop in Bossier City on her Highway Vagabond tour. $39.75-$54.75. 7 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Visit www. ticketmaster.com or call 747-2501. MARCH 18: CHUBBY CHECKER, legendary “The Twist” singer who revolutionized popular culture and the music business forever. Tickets start at $25. 8 p.m. Paradise Theater, Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com. MARCH 31: BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY, $15. 8 p.m. Paradise Theater, Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com. APRIL 8: DWIGHT YOAKAM, country music star and critically acclaimed actor. 8 p.m. Paradise Theater, Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

APRIL 27: ALABAMA SHAKES, an American blues-rock band from Athens, Alabama. $57.50-$52.50. General admission for floor; reserved seating in all other sections. 7 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.ticketmaster.com. APRIL 29: WAYNE TOUPS, Louisiana music legend, Wayne Toups has been dubbed “The Cajun Springsteen” and known for his Zydecajun music sung in both English and Cajun. Tickets start at $20. 8 p.m. Paradise Theater, Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margartitaville Way, Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

MAY 11: ALICE COOPER, Reserved seating, $45, $55, $65. 7:30 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.ticketmaster.com. MAY 12: OUTCRY: This troupe, which champions, represents and promotes the Bride of Christ, will highlight the creativity, heart and mission of the local church. Featuring a unique combination of artists and worship leaders including Jesus Culture, Elevation Worship, Lauren Daigle, Steven Furtick and Levi Lusko. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Visit www.outcrytour.com.

ONGOING: SHREVEPORT HOUSE CONCERT SERIES: Shows begin at 7 p.m. 1508 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. 670-3567. Go to www. shreveporthouseconcerts.org.

| THEATER APRIL 2: OPEN AUDITIONS, for "Thoroughly Modern Millie. "All roles are available, and no roles have been precast. Bring sheet music and be prepared to sing (songs from "Millie" are not acceptable). Open to ages 16 and older. 4:30 p.m. at Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439.

MARCH 4: 42ND STREET, This quintessential music comedy classic is the song and dance fable of an American dream story of a young woman who becomes a Broadway star. $72.50, $59.50, $42.50. 8 p.m. The Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Visit www. thestrandtheatre.com or call 226-8555. MARCH 2-5, 10-12, PAGEANT, a fun and campy musical comedy about six beauty pageant contestants all played by men. $25. 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. on Sunday,Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439.

MARCH 9: GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA DINNER AND DANCE, This seated dinner will include dancing to the spectacular sounds of the Glenn Miller Orchestra to benefit the Shreveport Opera. $100. 6 p.m. Sam’s Town Casino & Hotel Shreveport, 315 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportopera.com

MARCH 18: THE BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY PRESENTS MICHAEL JACKSON’S “THRILLER,” This iconic album is brought to life in this unique concert experience with hand-picked musicians specially selected for this performance. $72.50, $59.50, $42.50. 8 p.m. The Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.thestrandtheatre.com or call 226-8555.

MARCH 9-12, 16-19: THE GAME’S AFOOT, The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering Sherlock Holmes whodunit set during the Christmas holidays. $12. 7:30 p.m.; 2 p.m. on Sundays. Bossier Parish Community College, Building C, 6220 East Texas Street, Bossier City. Call 678-6021.

MARCH 17: THE TALES OF BEATRIX POTTER, featuring Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet’s Senior Apprentice Company and students from “Chance to Dance” program, a collaboration with the Volunteers of America Lighthouse. Reserved tickets $12 and $2 12 and under; general admission $10 for adults and 12 and under free. 6:30 p.m. Riverview Theater, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportmedtoballet.org.

MARCH 19: DRUMLINE LIVE., brings black marching band tradition to the theatrical stage. Reserved seating. $29, $30, $49. 7 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

MARCH 23-26, 30-31-APRIL 1: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, Stage Center presents this musical production with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, one of the most enduring shows of all time about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son. $22 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $18 students and children. 7:30 p.m. March 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and April 1. 3 p.m., March 26. 2 p.m., April 1. Emmett Hook Center, 550 Common

APRIL 22-23: PETER PAN, Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet presents this ballet featuring the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra.

Riverview Theater, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportmedtoballet.org.

| SPECIAL EVENTS MARCH 4: GEEK FAIR, a full day of arts, crafts, music, games and more! Shop the amazing handmade goods and artistic creations of your friends and neighbors. Enjoy the outstanding panels. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Centenary Fitness Center, 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. Call 869-5060. MARCH 4: ARTINI, Support the Bossier Arts Council with this one-of-a-kind fund-raiser with food, music, and 16 local bars and restaurants craft custom drinks to compete for your vote. $65. 7-11 p.m. 601 Spring Street, Shreveport. Visit www. bossierarts.org.

MARCH 7: SHREVEPORT ART CLUB, featuring Linda Larey demonstration “Aging Human Profile Process – Mixed Media.” Free. 10 a.m. to noon. Randle T. Moore Center, 3101 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. Call 798-0697. MARCH 11: CINDERELLA PROJECT PROM DRESS GIVEAWAY, Students will sign up for a 30-minute shopping appointment for a prom dress in this annual event. Students are required to bring a report card or a letter from a teacher confirming high school enrollment. Dresses are free. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ayer Career College, 8820 Jewella Ave., Shreveport. Visit www. cinderellaprojectla.org.

MARCH 11: FREEZIN’ FOR A REASON, Special Olympics Louisiana hosts the 7th Annual Polar Plunge with events for the entire family with music, food, drink and more. $50 to take the plunge. 10 a.m. East Ridge Country Club, 1000 Stewart Drive, Shreveport. Visit www.laso. org.

MARCH 11: RIVERCON SCALE MODEL COMPETITION, featuring more than 55 categories of models including aircraft, armor, cars, ships, sci-fi, figures, Gundam and more. Special guest this year is the Red River Toy and Model Train Club. $5 for adults and free to children 12 and under. The competition entry fee for modelers is a $12 entry fee plus $2 per model up to 5 models. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City. Cal l294-2414.

MARCH 11: ARKLATEX GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING, Mike and Mark Mangham, Twin Blends Photography, will present "Capturing History from the Ground and the Air," and genealogist Sonja Webb will discuss "Chronicling America.” Free. 1-3 p.m. Randle T. Moore Center, 3101 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. Call 746-1851.

MARCH 12: HOSTS: Highland Open Studio Tours Sunday is a grassroots venture with a mission is to give Highland neighborhood artists a monthly market to sell their work and welcome visitors into their studios. The March tour features paintings, handmade jewelry, hand-burned wood art, a clothing boutique and more. 12-4 p.m. Visit the Highland Studio Open Tour Sunday’s Facebook page for stop locations.

MARCH 17: PATTY IN THE PLAZA, Join all of your favorite Townsquare Media personalities for this annual St. Patrick’s Day event with food and cold drinks. $15 in advance; $20 at the gate; kids 6-12 $5 in advance; $20 at the gate. Kids 5 and under free. 5-11 p.m. Festival Plaza, 101 Crockett Street, Shreveport. Visit www.eventbrite.com for tickets.

MARCH 17: 2017 FINIAN’S RAINBOW, is a fund-raiser for Shreveport Little Theatre featuring Wendy Harper’s decorating. Over 50 merchants will debut in a Magical Silent Auction. Seated dinner and Irish drinking. All are invited to wear their lucky green. $100-$250. 6:30 p.m. Woman’s Department Club, 802 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 865-7971.

MARCH 18: HEELS UP HALF-MARATHON AND RELAY, the competitive race that benefits The Hub Urban Ministries. Halfmarathon, $65; half-marathon and two-person relay, $80; non-racer, $35. 7:30 a.m. Greenleaf Park, Provenance, 1968 Bridgewater Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.heelsuprace.com. MARCH 18: 108 IN THE 318, Explore Yoga with 108 Sun Salutations in a yoga session to celebrate the Spring Solstice surrounded by the large-scale art of Marlene Tseng Yu at the Marlene Yu Museum. Free. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Marlene Yu Museum, 710 Travis Street, Shreveport. Call 717-9111.

MARCH 18: KIWANIS CLUB OF SHREVEPORT’S 47TH ANNUAL PANCAKE FESTIVAL, Eat pancakes, sausage, coffee and enjoy music from the Bossier High School Jazz Band. This annual fund-raiser supports Key Clubs, Builders Clubs, TERRIFIC Kids and BUGs programs in local schools. $5 in advance and $6 at the door. 8 a.m. to noon. Riverview Hall, 600 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 465-8774.

MARCH 19-23: RHEA LANA’S, this annual children’s consignment event with everything you need from infants to teens. Sale days: 12-7 p.m., March 19; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., March 20; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 21. Half price days: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., March 22; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 23. Harrah’s Louisiana Downs, 8000 East Texas Street, Bossier City. Call 349-3395.

MARCH 25: CRAWFEST, Crawfish boiled by Shane’s Acadiana of Shreveport will be for sale along with beer, burgers, sodas and other concessions. Live music, local artists will have works on display and kid activities. A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the South Highlands Neighborhood Association for improvements to the park. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Betty Virginia Park, 3901 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. Visit http://www.facebook.com/crawfestshreveport.

MARCH 31-APRIL 1: ANTIQUES AND KEEPSAKE FAIRE, with vendors, antique dealers, antiques, crystal, China, kitchen wares, jewelry, linens, books and much more. Free. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Women’s Department Club, 802 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 222-4186.

APRIL 7-8: GRILLIN’ FOR GRADS, the Ark-La-Tex Ambassadors BBQ Cook-Off that benefits a college scholarship essay contest for high school seniors. This National BBQ Festival-sanctioned event awards cash prizes and trophies for chicken, pork ribs, pork and brisket. Kids and adult categories. Registration closes March 15 for adults and March 31 for kids. Visit www.arklatexambassadors.com.

APRIL 7: SHREVEPUNK, a fashion and art show melding steampunk and Shreveport history. $25. 7 p.m. 601 Spring St., Shreveport. Call 268-3011.

APRIL 22: CHOCOLATE AND CHAMPAGNE AFFAIR, Shreveport’s finest will enjoy an evening of decadence and indulgence at this after-dinner event with music, dancing, live and silent auction, and chocolate delicacies with champagne, all to support Easterseals Louisiana.

Tickets go on sale March 1. 7 p.m. DiamondJack’s Casino & Hotel, 711 Diamond Jack’s Blvd., Bossier City.

MAY 6-7: LE TOUR DES JARDINS, Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners present this annual spring garden tour through seven private gardens. $10 in advance; $15 day of at any garden on the tour. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday; 1-5 p.m., Sunday. Call 698-0010.

| CASINO PROMOS DIAMONDJACKS CASINO & RESORT: 711 Diamondjacks Blvd., Bossier City. 678-7777. New Members receive up to a $100 refund in the mail. Mail offer based on play. See Rewards Club for details. Restrictions apply. Happy Birthday. Come in on your birthday, swipe your Rewards Club card and receive a present from us. 100K Treasures of the Leprechaun. Pick three lucky gold coins and win up to $100,000! Cash drawing 7-10 p.m. every Friday in March. 10X entries every Mondays toward weekend drawings! Ends March 31. 40K Pot O’ Gold Progressive Payout. Win the progressive jackpot on unclaimed prizes 11 p.m. on March 25. JackPlay drawings 7-11 p.m. every Saturday. 10X entries on Mondays toward weekend drawings! Ends March 25. Mystery Point Multiplier is every Sunday. Win up to 10X points! Enroll at MACK. Ends March 26. St. Patty’s Palooza Tuesdays. Guaranteed winner with every play from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Lots of cash, slot play, prizes and more! Enroll at MACK with 10 slot points. Up to three swipes per day.

Ends March 27. Lucky Wheel Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m. every Wednesday in March. Take a spin and win up to $500 JackPlay! Double prizes for Chairman. Ends March 29. Entry Multiplier is every Thursday in March. 5X Chairman, 3X Platinum and 2X Gold entries! Ends March 30. St. Patrick’s Day Lucky 10X Points from 8-10 p.m. on March 17. Multiply your points and get quicker rewards!

LEGENDS BUFFET SPECIALS: Seafood Buffet Friday and Saturday night $21.99, all-you-can-eat seafood buffet with Rewards Club card. Salute to our Troops every day with 25 percent off. Must have military ID (active or retired) to receive discount. Not valid on holidays. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

ELDORADO RESORT CASINO: 451 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. 877-602-0711. The Key with $100,000 Cash Giveaways. Unlock your jackpot! Drawings will be held from 5-11 p.m. on March 3, 11 and 18. Up to 25 winners will unlock their jackpot each week! Will you unlock the $10,000 Grand Prize? Mad March TV giveaways every Friday in March. It’s madness this March as you play all month long for your chance to cheer on your teams with a brand new LG 50” 4k Ultra HD tv! Drawings will be held every Friday from 6-10 p.m. Up to 45 guests will win! Spring Fever Corvette Giveaway is March 25. Play all month long to earn entries for the March 25 giveaway. One lucky winner will celebrate spring with a brand new Chevy Corvette

HARRAH’S LOUISIANA DOWNS: 8000 E. Texas St., Bossier City. 742-5555.

HARRAH’S CLUB – BUFFET DINING: Harrah’s Club offers guests an all-day buffet dining experience for a great price, just $19.99 per person. Harrah’s Club is open on Saturdays. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made through Racing Publications. The Buffet offering begins at noon and ends each Saturday at 5 p.m.

HORSESHOE BOSSIER CITY HOTEL AND CASINO: 711 Horseshoe Blvd, Bossier City, LA 71111. 742-0711.

DARE DAYCLUB: Dare is open daily to the public from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Admission is $10 at the gate. Must be 21 years old to enter.

SAM’S TOWN HOTEL AND CASINO SHREVEPORT: Free entertainment all month long.315 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. 877-429-0711. Pot O’ Winnings Kiosk Game from noon to midnight, Fridays in March. Every Friday in March, guests have three chances to win big with our Pot O’ Winnings Kiosk Game. Earn 500, 1,000, and 1,500 points to swipe at any promotional kiosk, then pick a pot of gold and reveal your prize. Guests can win up to $5,000 in Slot Dollars! Ends March 31. March Hoopla from 6-10 p.m. every Friday and 3-10 p.m. on Saturdays in March. Four guests will be selected every hour to participate in a basketball game to compete for Slot Dollars. Top two winners from each night will advance to a shootout on March 31 for a shot at $5,000 in Slot Dollars. Ruby cardholders will get 10 shots; Sapphire cardholders will get 11 shots; and Emerald cardholders will get 12 shots. All B Connected card holders receive one free entry. Receive additional entries for every 100 points earned on the day of the event. Deposit your entries one hour before the drawing, and at any time during the promotion, up to 15 minutes prior to the final drawing by swiping at any kiosk. Amazon Echo Giveaway from noon to 6 p.m. every Sundays in March. Every hour, three lucky guests will be selected for a chance to win an Amazon Echo or Slot Dollars. All B Connected card holders receive one free entry. Get additional entries for every 100 points earned on the day of the event. Deposit your entries one hour before the drawing, and at any time during the promotion, up to 15 minutes prior to the final drawing by swiping at any kiosk. See Connected for more details. Free Buffet 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., March 8, 29. Guests who earn 100 points by playing their favorite slots or table games on March 8 and 29 can swipe their B Connected card at any kiosk to print a voucher for a free dinner buffet. One buffet per player. Play With Your Food from 4:30-9 p.m. on March 9, 23. Guests who purchase a buffet on March 9 and 23 will receive $10 in Slot Dollars. See International Buffet for more details. Valid during posted hours of operation.

MARGARITAVILLE CASINO AND RESORT: 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. 855-346-2489. www.margaritavillebossiercity.com. Margaritaville Millions Every Day! Over $3 million in prizes awarded! Free swipe daily. Instant prizes. Two free plays every Wednesday. Ends March 31. Plan ‘N’ Get four pack of Guinness Beer and two pub glasses Monday through Thursday in March. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in March, gift may be redeemed for 350 base points. Upon issuance of receipt, guests have 24 hours to redeem at the MGV-BC Players Club during standard hours of operation. See the Players Club for details. $90,000 Slot Party is March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. Activation begins at 7 p.m., and drawing are from 8-11 p.m. Winners announcement at midnight at the Promotions and Events Stage. Ten names will be drawn every 30 minutes to play. Participants may play more than once. Round participants receive $100 in bonus play, and round winners will receive $250. Top prize is $5,000 in bonus play! Unclaimed amounts will be forfeited. Beach Bum Club is Tuesdays in March with Breakfast for guests age 50+ only from 7 - 10:30 a.m. $5.99 Breakfast at World Tour Buffet. Lunch for guests age 50+ only from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. $12.99 lunch at World Tour Buffet. 2X Play Wednesdays. Receive two free game plays on Wednesdays only!