Shreveport - Bossier, Louisiana's Other Side

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

CONTACT: Freda Powell

(318) 673-7703

Su*Stella

(228) 263-2333

ART AFFAIRE IN THE GARDENS AT THE BARNWELL CENTER

The Friends of the Barnwell are pleased to announce the opening of Art Affaire in the Garden – an Arts Market on Saturday October 17, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. From the unusual to the unique, an impressive showcase of handmade arts and craft will be on sale with plenty to appeal to both locals and visitors. A treasure-trove of handcrafted works in glass, jewelry, fiber arts, mixed media, visual art, photography, sculptures, homemade body care products and souvenirs and more can all be found here! It's worth a visit if only to browse! Art Affair in the Garden – An Art Market will be held Saturdays March thru December from 10 am to 3 pm except on major holidays.

Art Affaire in the Garden is yet another way that the Friends of the Barnwell are supporting Louisiana artists and craftsmen. Art Affair in the Gardens will provide a dependable and highly affordable marketplace for artists to sell their artwork, in a delightful environment that serves as an inexpensive weekend storefront for their creative efforts. Some artists will participate every Saturday, while others are new each week, assuring visitors of an ever-changing array of art and creative products to view on every market day. No mass-manufactured or assembled products will be sold. The artist who makes the art is there to display and sell the art. Art Affaire in the Garden – An Arts Market will provide an opportunity to meet the artists and craftsmen, discuss their work, and to buy unique hand-made products direct from the creator.

The Friends of the Barnwell also operates …the store at the Barnwell Center which features handmade art from artists from across the state. When asked if this was a duplication of service Barnwell Center Director, Freda Powell stated, "I see this as an expansion of service". She explained, "…the store at the Barnwell Center offers handmade works that have gone through a vigorous jury selection by the Louisiana Crafts Guild. The items sold in …the store are primarily representational of the artists who are members of this state sanctioned organization. Not every artist wants to be a part of an organized group. The artist participating in Art Affaire in the Garden will be juried and must maintain a standard of quality but they will not have to join a member organization to make their work available."

Art Affaire in the Garden will also offer a variety of Louisiana grown plants for the home and garden. "We are a garden and art center", Powell stated, "and we want people to have an opportunity to enjoy the wonderful botanicals that are nurtured in our area. We hope to have participation from our garden clubs who specialize in orchids, bonsai and day lilies as well as unique plants from individuals who are looking to share."

In these days of chain-stores and shopping centers, a visit to Art Affaire in the Garden – an Arts Market will be a special shopping experience as you visit this unique open-air market with a variety of stalls nestled amongst the shady trees or under a festively decorated tent - each with its own distinct personality. The result, a market of charming eccentricities, full of happy surprises!

Anyone interested in joining Art Affaire in the Garden- an Arts Market as a vendor, performer, or demonstrating artist should request an application by calling 673-7703 or emailing thebarnwell@centurytel,net. The deadline for the October 17 Market is September 29, 2009 with notification of acceptance on October 6. Applications thereafter will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be viewed monthly on the third Wednesday of the month. Accepted applicants will be notified the following week in order to be set up for the first Saturday of the upcoming month.

The Barnwell Center is located on the Shreveport riverfront at 601 Clyde Fant Parkway.

Eldorado Resort Casino

OCTOBER 2009 EVENTS LIST

CELEBRITY LOUNGE

Catch Karaoke with Reno and Pro Karaoke Every Monday night after the football game and Blues Jam every Thursday from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Show times subject to change or cancellation. Additional dates to be announced.

Celebrity Lounge Headliners:

• Oct. 2 Sugarfoot 8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

• Oct. 3 The Slags 8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

• Oct. 4 Professor Porkchop 10 p.m.

And the Dirty Dishes

• Oct. 7 Earshot Graffiti 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.

• Oct. 9 Oso Closo 8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

Opener: Highline

• Oct. 10 Sweet Moses 11:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

• Oct. 11 DNR 10 p.m.

• Oct. 14 LA Outlaws 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.

• Oct. 16 Nigel Edison Band 8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

• Oct. 17 Nigel Edison Band 8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

• Oct. 18 Vehicle Reason 10 p.m.

• Oct. 21 Chocolate City 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.

• Oct. 23 Identity Crisis 8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

• Oct. 24 Identity Crisis 8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

• Oct. 25 Dorsey Summerfield 10 p.m.

• Oct. 28 Keith Horton 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.

• Oct. 30 Victims of Pop Culture 8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

• Oct. 31 Triggerproof 8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

CRUNCH TIME! FOOTBALL IN CELEBRITY LOUNGE:

Catch Collegiate & Pro Football Action On Our Big Screens!

• Game Time Special Saturday – Monday - Enjoy a bucket of 5 beers and your choice of buffalo wings or 2 hot dogs for just $12.

• Saturday - Collegiate Football from 11 am – 6 pm.

• Sunday - Pro Football from 11 am – 9 pm.

• Monday - Pro Football from 7 pm – 11pm.

• Monday Special: $2 well drinks and $2 domestic beer during the game.

BLUES JAM WITH PROFESSOR PORKCHOP AND THE DIRTY DISHES

Eldorado invites you to join us for our "Blues Jam with Professor Porkchop and the Dirty Dishes" every Thursday night from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.!

• Enjoy live Blues by the area’s top musicians

• Well liquor - $3 per drink

• Well wine - $2 per glass

• Domestic Beer - $2 per bottle

• Import Beer - $3.25 per bottle

Patrons must have active ABO card to receive discounted beverage prices.

SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND

Join local songwriters Jason Sepulvado, Cameron Meshell, and Daniel Smalley for Song Writers in the Round

• See great songwriters showcase their craft

• Every Tuesday night in Eldorado’s Celebrity Lounge from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m.

CASINO CASH PATROL

Win $1,000 every 15 minutes on Saturday, October 3!

• The Eldorado Casino Cash Patrol will give away $1,000 every 15 minutes from 5 p.m. until midnight.

• Random slot machines will be chosen, and players at those machines with properly inserted Club Eldorado cards will win the cash.

• Must be present to win.

Stop by Club Eldorado for complete details.

$20,000 DEAD GIVEAWAYS – SO MUCH CASH, IT’S SCARY!

The money will drive you mad during Eldorado’s $20,000 Dead Giveaways! Win your share of $20,000 cash guaranteed each Friday, October 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30.

• Play our loose slots and hot tables between 12:01 a.m. and 11:45 p.m. each giveaway day for a chance to win cash prizes ranging from $250 to $1,000.

• Club Eldorado members may swipe their Club Eldorado Card between 4:00 p.m. and 11:45 p.m. on drawing days to activate entry(s).

• Random drawings will be held from 6 p.m. to midnight on promotion days.

• Must be present to win.

Stop by Club Eldorado for complete details.

THE BIG DEAL CASH GIVEAWAYS

$75,000 up for Grabs! Will you keep the $750, or give in to temptation?

• Play our huge variety of slots and table games October 1 through 17 for your chance to win $750 cash.

• On October 17, you’ll then have 30 seconds to decide if you should keep the money or trade it in for a briefcase worth up to $10,000! Risk it, and your winnings could decrease.

• Swipe your Club Eldorado card from 12 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. October 17 to activate your entries.

• One winner will be drawn every 15 minutes from 2 p.m. until midnight. 41 players will win.

• Stop by Club Eldorado for complete promotional details.

DISCOVER TREASURES OF THE ELDORADO

• Play with your Club Eldorado Card every day to win your share of over $1.5 MILLION in cash and prizes guaranteed.

• Club Eldorado members can play with their Club Eldorado card at our Treasures of the Eldorado game kiosk up to six times daily to win Treasures including cash, restaurant, gift shop and spa comps, plus much more.

• For every 20 points earned, Club Eldorado members receive one entry into that week’s Treasures Sunday drawing at 6 pm for $10,000 in total cash prizes. Earn double entries Tuesday through Thursday.

• Close a path playing our Treasures game kiosk and receive 20 entries into our drawing to win a 2010 Mercedes E350 October 24! The first to close a path wins $500 in addition to 20 entries.

• For every 20 points, Club Eldorado members will receive one entry. The nine winners of each Treasures Sunday drawing will earn one entry. Earn double entries Tuesday through Thursday.

• Stop by Club Eldorado for complete details.

GOLD RUSH $3,000 WEEKLY SLOT TOURNAMENTS

Every Monday; $3,000 guaranteed prize money per tournament

• Tournaments held every Monday at 7:00 p.m.

• Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. on day of tournament

• President and Gold card holders receive one free round; regular entry fee is $20

• For complete details, ask any slot employee.

TOURNAMENT TUESDAYS

Weekly blackjack tournament; Guaranteed $2000 prize pool

• Tournament held every Tuesday at 5 p.m.

• Registration begins at 4 p.m. day of tournament

• Entry fee is $20

• Located on first level of casino

• See Club Eldorado or contact Pit Supervisor for complete details

Contact: Leslie Peck August 18, 2009 Advertising/PR Manager

lpeck@eldoradoshreveport.com

(318) 510-8899

ELDORADO RESORT CASINO BRINGS ULTRA LOUNGE TO SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER

Shreveport, LA - Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport is proud to announce the opening of Allure Ultra Lounge as part of a recent $1.5 million renovation project.

Located on the second level of the hotel pavilion, Allure Ultra Lounge is designed with all the senses in mind. Modeled after modern nightclubs found in major U.S. cities and unique to Shreveport-Bossier, Allure boasts a rich palette of tomato red, espresso chocolate, gold and shimmering metallics with glass, creating a luxurious atmosphere. Swirls, stripes and undulating waves of wall covering and fabrics enhance the provocative design. Casual seating areas are available for easy conversation, and guests may order bottle service at their table. A new dance floor with additional seating overlooks the Celebrity Lounge, giving the space a skybox effect with unobstructed views of live music. Flat screen TVs are placed throughout the venue, allowing guests to enjoy sporting events and up close views of the bands playing in Celebrity Lounge below. Allure’s bar is unique in its own right, with a lighted golden avonite bar top and serving a variety of drinks from beer to wine and classic and modern cocktails.

In addition to Allure, Eldorado’s investment in the property includes expansive floor-to-ceiling renovations to the Celebrity Lounge. Celebrity has been completely enclosed in beautiful mahogany and glass, giving the site a more intimate and sophisticated feel. New carpet, wall coverings, bar stools, and club chairs have been added, and the façade surrounding the stage area has been hand painted with one-of-a-kind murals. With Allure Ultra Lounge’s open balcony upstairs and Celebrity Lounge downstairs, guests can now enjoy live music from the region’s best bands in two venues under one roof.

Michael Whitemaine, Eldorado General Manager, states, "We are very excited about Allure Ultra Lounge and the change it brings to Shreveport-Bossier nightlife. There is no bar like it in our area, and it is a perfect complement to Celebrity Lounge. Our hotel rooms are also being completely redesigned, a project that will be finished very soon. It is important to us to ensure we are giving our guests the very best experience possible, and we do that by continually improving our already beautiful property."

Eldorado Resort Casinos is based in Reno, Nevada. For more information on Allure and Celebrity Lounge or to schedule tours and interviews, please call Leslie Peck at (318) 510-8899. Visit us online at eldoradoshreveport.com.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:

Chris Jay, Director of Marketing

(318) 459-4116

***Media Advisory***

ROBINSON FILM CENTER TO HOST "STEPPING OUT ON THE RED" GALA OCTOBER 16

Event will benefit educational and cultural programs of the not-for-profit arts organization.

SHREVEPORT, LA - Robinson Film Center will host its inaugural "Stepping Out on the Red" Gala on Friday, October 16, 2009. From 7:00 PM to midnight, guests will dine, drink, and dance the night away in red carpet style at 617 Texas Street in downtown Shreveport. This event will also serve as the public unveiling of the newly-acquired building at 613 Texas Street, which was recently acquired by Robinson Film Center for the purposes of establishing a dedicated media education center featuring classrooms, multimedia production facilities, and more. Robinson Film Center staff will be on-hand to share plans for the new facility, providing gala guests an exclusive sneak preview of this new addition to our region.

Memphis Train Revue, a 10-piece soul and classic R&B band from Austin, TX will provide live entertainment. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and several open bar stations will be provided by Abby Singer’s Bistro, Robinson Film Center’s full-service restaurant and bar located on the second floor. Guests are encouraged to dress in "celebrity chic" attire or in costume as their favorite movie star.

The event will also feature a unique Reverse Raffle. Contestants who enter will have a chance of winning the $10,000 grand prize or one of several other fabulous prizes. Numbers will be drawn throughout the evening with the last number remaining being the winner. Raffle tickets are $100 each and available for purchase at the gala or in advance by calling (318) 459-4122. Contestants need not be present to win.

Gala tickets are available for purchase by calling (318) 459-4122 and are priced as follows:

Individual Ticket: one gala admission - $150

Red Carpet Couple: Two gala admissions plus one Reverse Raffle ticket - $400

Director: Choose from four customizable ticket packages at www.robinsonfilmcenter.org/gala - $1,000

Producer: Eight gala admissions, four Reverse Raffle tickets, a personalized nameplate on a theater seat, and recognition in event program - $2,500

Jennifer Zanmiller and Lindsay Holman Atkins are co-chairs for this event, with Amy Kathleen Smith serving as publicity chair.

All funds raised at this event will benefit the educational and cultural programs of Robinson Film Center, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit arts organization located at 617 Texas Street in downtown Shreveport. Since opening in May 2008, the center has provided a venue for independent, international, and classic cinema not otherwise available in this region while serving as a resource for film production and media education. For more information, visit www.robinsonfilmcenter.org.

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September 11, 2009

34th ANNUAL RED RIVER REVEL ARTS FESTIVAL CELEBRATES THE ARTS

October 3 – 10 /Shreveport Riverfront

Shreveport-Bossier, La. – The Red River Revel Arts Festival kicks off its 34th year on October 3rd. With plenty of art, music, food, and entertainment packed into eight days, this is one of the most successful outdoor arts festivals in the nation. This year, approximately one-third of the 100+ juried artists are new to the Revel. Each year, artists come from across the country to show and sell their art at The Revel and the art includes sculpture, photography, watercolors, jewelry and more.

Highlights for 2009:

Saving Abel: The Mississippi-based band burst onto the scene in the summer of 2008 with their smash hit, "Addicted." They bring plenty of energy and rock to their shows.

Pat Green: This country artist paved his way in dancehalls and venues all across Texas before his 2003 hit, "Wave on Wave," took him to the national stage. He draws from influences like Robert Earl Keen, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard and other country legends for a fresh sound that reminds you of a warm, Texas summer day.

Worldgate Entertainment’s Amazing Stilt Puppets: People of all ages will be engulfed in a mythical world where these vibrant characters come to life, resembling dragons moving on stilts. These puppeteers travel worldwide bringing their unique performances.

"Big Red" Ferris wheel: Set right on the banks of the mighty Red, this 50-foot Ferris wheel guarantees spectacular views of the Shreveport-Bossier riverfronts.

Scrumptious food: Many folks visit the Revel just for its unforgettable food! Take a taste of the popular Louisiana sandwich – the muffaleta pizza, or fish tacos, a BBQ parfait or brisket egg rolls. Our festival favorites are delicious and different—such as Natchitoches meat pies, fried mushrooms, shrimp on a stick and crawfish bread.

Dewayne Hill: A world-record breaking magician, performing 71 card tricks in 60 minutes using one deck of cards! He is one of seven black magicians performing in the United States. He blends family friendly comedy with his magic act to give you a laugh and wow you at the same time.

Children’s Area: Children can explore the arts and create their own masterpieces in this hands-on area. Kids mold their own soaps, go on a mock geological dig, participate in a stilt dancing workshops and so much more!

The largest outdoor arts festival in North Louisiana, the Red River Revel attracts more than 180,000 people from a five-state region each year. This fun-filled, eight-day festival is dedicated to presenting the finest in visual and performing arts.

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Released by: Kip Holloway / Red River Revel / 318.424.4000

Contact: Anne Gremillion / agremillion@gpmarketinginc.com / 318.424.2676x311 / Gremillion & Pou and Associates, Inc.

Emi FitzGerald / efitzgerald@gpmarketinginc.com / 318.286.2373 / Gremillion & Pou and Associates, Inc.

TOP ACTS HEADLINING REVEL 34 

PAT GREEN, SAVING ABEL,

LITTLE RIVER BAND TO PERFORM WELL-KNOWN SONGS

Shreveport-Bossier, La. — Revel 34 features an outstanding line-up of headliners that includes some well-established artists, as well as some fresh and hot-on-the-scene acts – Pat Green, Saving Abel, Caroline’s Spine, Little River Band, Tower of Power, The Terms, and Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk and that’s just to name a few. Raising the bar in local entertainment without the expected, high-priced concert ticket, Revel 34 is offering really hot entertainment for the price of a regular Revel admission ticket! Purchase an admission ticket and enjoy as many of the evening’s concerts as you like! Plus, Revelers can enjoy local bands and regional Revel favorites throughout the eight-day festival. Remember, the eight-day Reveler Pass allows unlimited admission throughout the festival for one low price!

Saving Abel—October 3

Eldorado RiverView Stage "Saving Abel has an accessible and comfortable sound---you HAVE heard us before," states lead singer Jared Weeks.

Weeks and Jason Null formed the band in their small hometown of Corinth, Mississippi in 2004. Saving Abel gradually came together in the final electric lineup of guitarist Scott Bartlett, bassist Eric Taylor, and drummer Blake Dixon, and the band paid its dues both onstage and off, passing out their demo to anyone who would hear it.

Null and Weeks bring in differing songwriting approaches and influences, giving Saving Abel an interesting and well-rounded sound.

Saving Abel exploded onto the national scene in the summer of 2008 with their hit, "Addicted." The song climbed the radio charts and still commands a presence on Top 40 stations. They dedicate their second single, "18 Days," to the men and women serving in our armed forces who miss their loved ones back home.

Pat Green—October 10 Eldorado RiverView Stage

Pat Green has paved his way from dance halls and concert venues all over Texas to a national stage.

Green began his singer/songwriter career in college at Texas Tech in Lubbock drawing influences from Robert Earl Keen, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Jerry Jeff Walker and Johnny Cash. By the late nineties, Green became known as a "Texas Country" fixture, with songs like "I Like Texas" and "Southbound 35." His 2003 hit, "Wave on Wave," became certified gold and spread the word of Green's remarkable talent far beyond the Texas borders.

His latest album, What I’m For, delves more deeply into his songwriting and is a guaranteed fixture in a country music lover’s iPod. Green has done it by making music that honestly reflects his own attempt in his mid-thirties to actually grow up and walk like a man -- one very human footstep at a time.

Tower of Power—October 3

CHASE Stage

For more than 40 years, Tower of Power has been creating its own kind of soul music. Since 1968, Tower of Power has delivered their unique brand of music to their fans, appearing before sold-out crowds on their annual global tours. Tower’s sound can be hard to categorize, but the band's leader and founding member, Emilio Castillo, has labeled their sound as "Urban Soul Music."

Tower's rhythm section lays down a groove like no other band. The band’s horn driven sound is unique, and the way they approach everything from writing and arranging to mixing and performing, is totally their own. Combine all of that with an outstanding lead vocalist and you have one of the most dynamic groups of musicians to ever hit the stage. Since the beginning, Tower of Power has never stopped touring and recording. Always in demand, the band never fails to entertain and amaze their fans.

Little River Band—October 9 Eldorado RiverView Stage

Little River Band was the first Australian band to successfully conquer foreign markets from an Australian base.

By 1982 they became the only act – from anywhere – to have a top ten US single for six consecutive years. With numerous gold, platinum and multi-platinum albums, Little River Band has gone about their craft with a dedication to excellence and professionalism that few, if any, can match.

Today, Little River Band is as strong as ever. There is a new fusion of spontaneity, rock and roll and blues, anchored by American bass player Wayne Nelson, who began his LRB career in 1980. In 1981, Wayne debuted as lead vocalist on the top ten hits "The Night Owls" and "Take It Easy On Me" and continues in that role today. Wayne has been part of LRB’s scrapbook for more than 28 years, and relishes his link to the band’s history.

The Terms Reunion Show—October 10 Eldorado RiverView Stage

This special reunion performance of The Terms is being given especially for the Revel in honor of their bassist Brandon Young.

The Terms conquered big wins while they were an active touring and recording Louisiana college rock band. They made big waves at radio stations with their single, "Big City Concrete Wildflowers."

Early success came from their home state of Louisiana when the band was asked to write an original song for Louisiana State University’s national image campaign. "Welcome To The Now, ‘Evo Devo’" was heard during LSU’s commercial campaign, which aired nationally on CBS Sports, ESPN, MTV and NBC.

The Terms’ music lives on today in film and TV. "Ransom Groove" was chosen for the Kevin Spacey produced film, Mini’s First Time. The movie boasts a stellar cast including Alec Baldwin, Jeff Goldblum, Nikki Reed (Twilight) and Luke Wilson. The Ghost Whisperer licensed two tracks and Susan Sarandon’s film Middle of Nowhere licensed "Big City." Don’t miss this very special reunion!

Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk—October 10 CHASE Stage

Formed in 2003, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk was initially put together for a solo gig. Ivan Neville and cousin Ian Neville (sons of both Aaron Neville and Art Neville respectively), along with Nick Daniels, Tony Hall, and Raymond Webber, were brought up in an atmosphere of sounds that have arguably become the most defining in all of New Orleans music. But don’t let the pedigree of lineage from the Meters and Neville Brothers fool you. Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk stands on its own as the legitimate torchbearer of all things funky both in New Orleans and beyond with the release of their debut EP, Listen Hear. Named after a song Ivan had recently written, Dumpstaphunk’s informal performance became that of immediate legend. The project has since grown from a chance side-project into what is now widely considered to be New Orleans’ most popular musical export. The band was recently voted 2007’s "New Orleans Best Funk Band" by both Offbeat Magazine and Gambit Weekly.

Caroline’s Spine—October 8 Eldorado RiverView Stage

Caroline’s Spine started as the title of lead singer Jimmy Newquist's first solo record about a character he created in college. That title became a band that grew into an internationally recognized indie-music sensation.

The first Caroline’s Spine record garnered impressive play on college radio stations. Yamaha named them one of the "Top 5" unsigned bands in the United States. The band’s biggest hit, "Sullivan," reached the Billboard/R&R Top40, and Caroline’s Spine was honored with an "at sea" performance on the USS Enterprise. The song tells the story of the five Sullivan brothers who served in the US Navy during World War II and died serving their country. Caroline’s Spine music is described as a "melodic train wreck" with heavy guitars and progressive melodies.

Chubby Carrier—October 9 CHASE Stage

Is there one word to describe the swampdelic sounds of Chubby Carrier and Bayou Swamp Band? FUN! Pure, Louisiana zydeco FUN - with a hot sauce chaser. Anybody who has doubts about the accordion as an instrument will have those doubts erased by Carrier's passion and fire. There are traditional roots in Chubby's zydeco music, but he expands the sound for ALL ages. Live and in-studio, he's taken songs like B.B. King's "Rock Me Baby," Billy Preston's "Will It Go Round in Circles," The Who's "Squeeze Box", War's "Cisco Kid" and the Grateful Dead's "Fire On The Mountain" and dragged them through the swamp with amazing results. It's adding Louisiana spice to popular tunes that helps Carrier build the bridge between zydeco and the rest of the world.

Released by: Kip Holloway / Red River Revel / 318.424.4000

Contact:

Anne Gremillion

Gremillion & Pou Integrated Marketing

agremillion@gpmarketinginc.com

Emi FitzGerald

Gremillion & Pou Integrated Marketinge

fitzgerald@gpmarketinginc.com

318.286.2373

Sci-Port: Louisiana's Science Center's Fall Events, News

Fall hours: Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays,10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturdays and 1 - 6 p.m. Sundays.

Fourth Friday Astronomy

Friday, September 25

4 p.m.

Sci-Port celebrates the International Year of Astronomy with a new topic every Fourth Friday of the month. Come September 25 and learn about the latest findings from NASA, plus astronomical highlights of the season.

Star Party

Friday, September 25

8 - 11 p.m.

On the Windham Family Rooftop Terrace, observe Jupiter, the Summer Triangle, Scorpio and Sagittarius through Sci-Port's high-powered telescopes (visitors are also welcome to bring their own telescope and binoculars). Also enjoy a special presentation and hands-on activity highlighting Kepler's Law, plus the Space Dome Planetarium program Starry Night. Admission is $3 Members; $5 Non-Members.

Register now for the First Annual Mad Scientist Cycle for Sci-Port!

The deadline is Monday, September 28

Here is your chance to be a part of a first-ever historic bicycle ride on postcard-scenic 70-, 48- and 28-mile routes through south Bossier Parish, on October 3, 2009.

Ride registration is $35 and includes a free t-shirt, rest stop snacks, SAG vehicle support and a post-ride meal with "mad scientist" fun. The event is limited to 500 riders and is for participants ages 16 and up.

Your pedaling will help power the continuation of Sci-Port's operations and nationally recognized programs! So click here for online registration: www.sciport.org/cycle4sciport.

Get next year's membership at this year's price!

Prices go up October 1, so now is the time to renew or purchase a membership, or buy one as a gift for that special someone. Just think of all the fun, the wonderful benefits and memories you've had with Sci-Port...and the great times that are yet to come! Purchase or renew at Sci-Port or over the phone by calling (318) 424-3466.

For more information, visit www.sciport.org.