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FUN WITH THE GIRLS:

JUNE 7: “MOVE LIVE ON TOUR,” Superstar siblings Julianne and Derek Hough will star in their own all-new dance production, Move Live on Tour, onstage across North America. Show starts at 8 p.m. at the Riverdome. Move Live on Tour will be a complete stage production, with sets, costumes and a cast of talented dancers, with the Houghs headlining in solo, duet and group performances in styles ranging from ballroom and tap to salsa and hiphop and everything in-between. Tickets available now at moveliveontour.com.


Fun For the Family

MAY 29, JUNE 5, 12, 19 and 26: SPRING CONCERT SERIES 2014, Free live entertainment. Schedule: Jimmy Wooten, May 29; James Pendley, June 5; Earshot Graffiti, June 12; The Good Stuff, June 19; Fiddlin’ Tim Trio Band, June 26. 6-8:30 p.m. Windrush Park at Provenance, east of Interstate 40 Southern Loop Exit 196 between Wallace Lake and Norris Ferry roads. Call 683- 0399. MAY 31: MAY DAY FAMILY FESTIVAL, Enjoy a fun-packed afternoon with free kids’ activities and food trucks available to satisfy your hunger pains. There will also be a ribbon-cutting of the newly renovated Metal Art Zoo and a showing of “Robots” at dusk courtesy of Robinson Film Center. Free. 3 p.m. to night. 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741- 8310. MAY 29-31: “RAGTIME,” Based on E.L. Doctorow’s best-selling novel, the musical confronts history’s timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair, and what it means to live in America. $20 adults, $18 seniors, $15 students and children. 7:30 p.m. May 29-31; 2 p.m. May 31. Emmett Hook Center, 550 Common St., Shreveport. Call 218-9978 or email stagecenterla.com. JUNE 6: ADAM TRENT, Described as “Justin Timberlake meets David Copperfield,” Trent blends dancing and singing to his own original pop music with innovative stage illusions, charming wit and emotion to create an experience that is part magic show, part concert and part stand-up comedy. $51.50. $45.50 & $30.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226- 8555. JUNE 13: LIVE BENEFIT CONCERT, Five to six of the hottest local bands around will perform in the historical downtown entertainment district, with 100 percent of the proceeds to be donated to a scholarship drive for local high school seniors. Must be 21 or older with valid ID. 203 Texas St., Shreveport. JUNE 21: SUNFLOWER TRAIL AND FESTIVAL, Sunflowers will bloom beginning in mid-June along Highway 3049 from Shreveport to Gilliam. The festival features food and craft vendors under shade trees in Gilliam. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gilliam. Call 296-4303.

THROUGH MAY 30: THE ARTWORK OF SUSAN DUKE- POSEY, original Impressionist works in oil on canvas, applied with lavish palette knife strokes. Free. Community Trust Bank, 1350 E. 70th St., Shreveport. 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). ONGOING: SHREVEPORT GAME NIGHT, Every Wednesday, a small group gathers to play card and board games. Free. 7 p.m. Robinson Film Center, 617 Texas St., Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportgamenight.org/. EVERY SATURDAY THROUGH JUNE 14: 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. SUNDAYS JUNE 1-JULY 27: BENTON FARMERS MARKET, Benton’s inaugural farmers market is a Sunday-only outdoor market featuring high-quality, locally grown produce from area growers. Free. 12:30 to 5 p.m. Sundays through July 27. 495 Simpson St., Benton, La. FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH: HIGHLAND OPEN STUDIO TOUR, Artist workshops and galleries are open for your perusal with art to make and buy. Free. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours start at 436 Topeka St. Visit Highland Restoration Association.

Fun with the children

JUNE 14: CHIMPANZEE DISCOVERY DAYS, Nature, science, education, family and fun all describe Chimp Haven’s Chimpanzee Discovery Days; guests can bring a contribution for the chimps. You can explore Chimp Haven on a 30-minute staff-led hayride tour; adults $10, children, $5. Chimp Chat and Chew dates, featuring lunch, a behind-the-scenes tour of the sanctuary and a presentation by a staff member, are at noon on June 14, Sept. 13 and Nov. 8; adults $50, children $25, reservations required. Admission: $6 adults, $3 children age 5 and younger. 9 a.m. to noon. Chimp Haven, located in the Eddie D. Jones Park, off Highway 789, Keithville, La. Call 925-9575. JUNE 27-28: “A LITTLE PRINCESS,” the SLT Academy junior musical. $10. 6:30 p.m. June 27; 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. June 28. Marjorie Lyons Playhouse, Centenary College, Shreveport. Call 424-4439. ONGOING: SMILE SCIENCE, This new permanent exhibit includes a giant 6-foot mouth that teaches visitors about oral anatomy in a fun way. Visitors can brush the teeth with an oversized toothbrush and remove and replace teeth like a puzzle. Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 424-3466.

Fun with the girls

MAY 29-JUNE 1: “ALL SHOOK UP, THE MUSICAL,” the SLT Academy senior musical inspired by and featuring the music of Elvis Presley. $22. 7:30 p.m. May 29-31, 2 p.m. June 1. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439. JUNE 1-JULY 6: ANNUAL SPRING EXHIBITION OF THE HOOVER WATERCOLOR SOCIETY, a juried show open to all members of the society, with show awards and reception from 2-4 p.m. on June 1. Also, a presentation by accomplished watercolorist Keith Andry of Baton Rouge will be presented May 29 at 6 p.m. Free. 1-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; noon to 4:30 p.m. Norsworthy Fine Art Gallery, 214 Texas St., Shreveport. JUNE 8: KREWE OF ELDERS PARTY, featuring entertainment by Back Beat Boogie Band, cash bar, 50/50 raffle, snacks. Open to the public. $6 member, $10 non-members. 2-6 p.m. American Legion Post No. 14, 5315

South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. Call 752-9175 or 631-8865. JUNE 14: SANDYSDANCE CENTER LUAU 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. THROUGH JUNE 14: “CHEESECAKE GIRLS” EXHIBITION, In this pinup-esque exhibition, photographer Mindy Bledsoe and painter Rachel Stuart-Haas cook up a visual concoction that is “better than cheesecake.” Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535. THROUGH MAY 30: ART BY SARAH BRINSON KENNEDY, ROD TALBOT AND ASHLEY WACHAL, Each artist has a very distinct and visual style but all inspire a sense of Louisiana with their work. East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741- 8310. THROUGH MAY 30: LISANDRA DI LIBERTO EXHIBIT, Di Liberto creates sub-realistic paintings which carry a message that people can identify with. Emerging Artist Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310. THROUGH JULY 26: THE ART OF NICOLE DUET AND CAROLA NIX, Free. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Gallery Fine Art Center, 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City. Call 741-9192. THROUGH AUG. 31: AMERICAN STILL LIFES, This exhibition will feature masterpieces by a range of contemporary artists recognized especially for their sumptuous still-life compositions along with their dazzling artistic techniques, including Daniel Mark Cassity of Hop Springs, Ark. Free. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Call 865-4201.

For Date Nights

MAY 29: THE STAGE AT SILVER STAR, live entertainment from Jason Boland and the Stragglers. Cowboy Mouth with Micky and the Motorcars, June 6; Jason Boland and the Stragglers, June 12; Jeff Bates, July 19. Gates open at 7 p.m. 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. 752-3633. MAY 29: FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE, The record-breaking duo kicks off the summer with the This Is How We Roll Summer Series 2014 and featuring special guest, Grammy Award-winning Nelly and opening act Chris Lane. 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at all Ticketmaster locations and tickemaster.com and at the CenturyLink Center. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. JUNE 7: CROSS LAKE DANCE CLUB MONTHLY DANCE, featuring dancing to recorded ballroom music, 7-10:30 p.m. El Karubah Shrine Temple, 6230 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. JUNE 13: STAYIN’ ALIVE: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEE GEES, This highly acclaimed group has thrived on the international music scene longer than any group in pop history, thanks to their distinct and blended harmonies. $49.50, 440.50 and $30.50. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555.

FuN For him

JUNE 14: JERRY JEFF WALKER, The beloved American country music singer is most famous for writing the song “Mr. Bojangles.” $35 and up. 8 p.m. Paradise Theater, Margaritaville Casino. ONGOING: ADULT INLINE HOCKEY, beginner pickup hockey every Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m.; advanced pickup hockey every Wednesday 7:30-9:30 p.m. $10. Hot Wheels south, 1902 Alfred Lane, Bossier City. 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.

Just For you

JUNE 6-8: SLT FUNDRAISER: BROADWAY BELTERS III, A cabaret of Broadway songs. $25. 8 p.m. June 6 & 7, 2 p.m. June 8. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439. JUNE 7: HEART OF HOPE LIFECYCLE, a benefit bicycle tour to raise funds for Heart of Hope – A Sanctuary for Women. Includes 5-, 14-, 28-, 47- and 67-mile routes. 8 a.m. Heart of Hope – A Sanctuary for Women, 10420 Heart of Hope Way, Keithville. Call 925- 4663. JUNE 21: CHAMPIONS FOR LIFE 5K RUN/WALK, presented by the Ark-La-Tex Crisis Pregnancy Center. Registration 8 a.m., 5K run/walk 9 a.m.

Stoner Boat Launch. Call 861-4600. 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 http://www. sandysdance.com/. ONGOING: YOGA CLASSES, in the style of Krishnamacarya; all levels welcome. Class fee is by donation. Mondays and Tuesdays, 5:45-6:45 p.m. All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 9449 Ellerbe Road. Call 210-7203. SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: PROFESSIONAL CIVIL LAW NOTARIES ASSOCIATION, Learn about the association and various acts and documents a notary can prepare. Free. Sign-in at 6 p.m., meeting at 6:30 p.m. Southern Hills Business Association Conference Center, 9701 Baird Road, Shreveport. Call 797-4396. EVERY WEDNESDAY: ARTFUL ACRYLIC CLASSES, by Rebecca Francis. $75 per month. 4-7 p.m. Barnwell Garden and Art Center, 602 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 673-7703. FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH: SHREVEPORT WRITERS CLUB, Writers meet to share their thoughts in written form with other people who love words; guests welcome. Free. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bossier Arts Council Annex, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

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