Fun For the Family:

THROUGH JULY 26: TAFFIE GARSEE ART EXHIBITION, solo exhibition by the Visual Best of Show winner of Critical Mass 2 art competition. Free. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

Fun For the Family

JULY 11, 19, 25, AUG. 23: THE STAGE AT SILVER STAR, Live entertainment. Schedule: July 11, Wade Bowen and Tildon Gillum; July 19, Jeff Bates and Jared Mourad Band; July 25, Walker Street; Aug. 23, Jamie Lynn Spears. 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. Call 752-3633.

JULY 12: UNSCENE! WITH WAYNE WHITE: PUPPET PARADE, Wayne White, artist, art director, illustrator, puppeteer, and subject matter of the documentary “Beauty Is Embarrassing,” comes to Shreveport for a six-week artist residency through the Shreveport Regional Arts Council’s UNSCENE! during which he will work with a team of local artists to create a large-scale puppet parade for the July installment of UNSCENE! on July 12. For the puppet parade, White combines his artistic skills and personal love of country music and the Louisiana Hayride to honor the historic Shreveport music radio program and artists of the era. Free. Shreveport Common, downtown Shreveport.

JULY 19-20: ARK-LA-TEX SHOP TILL YOU DROP ARTS, CRAFTS AND GIFT SHOW, featuring over 100 booths filled with great merchandise and awesome vendors from all over the Ark- La-Tex. $3, with children 10 and younger admitted free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City. Call 4706714 or 564-9489.

JULY 24-26, JULY 31-AUG. 2: “A CHORUS LINE,” The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical features a group of wannabe performers auditioning for a part in a musical chorus line and reveal their characters and personalities as they try out. Presented by Stage Center. $22 adults, $20 seniors, $15 students and children. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 & 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. Marjorie Lyons Playhouse, Centenary College, Shreveport. Call 218-9978.

SEPT. 13: CHIMPANZEE DISCOVERY DAYS, Explore Chimp Haven on a 30-minute staff-led hayride tour; adults $10, children, $5. Chimp Chat and Chew dates, featuring lunch, a behindthe-scenes tour of the sanctuary and a presentation by a staff member, are at noon 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. Call 925-9575.

THROUGH AUG. 8: SOUTH HIGHLANDS SUMMER MARKET, a family and pet-friendly event featuring organic foods, music and handmade items. Friday nights from 5-9 p.m. Mall St. Vincent, 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).

SATURDAYS THROUGH AUG. 30 AND TUESDAYS THROUGH JULY 15: SHREVEPORT FARMERS MARKET, Shop for fresh-grown local produce, jams and jellies, arts and crafts and more at the annual Farmers Market. 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays and 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays. Festival Plaza, downtown Shreveport. Call 455-5788.

SUNDAYS THROUGH 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. 12:30-5 p.m. Sundays through July 27. 495 Simpson St., Benton.

Fun with the girls

JULY 16-20, 23-27: “SHREK THE MUSICAL,” The hit Dreamworks film comes to dazzling life on the stage. 7:30 p.m. July 16-19, 23-26; 2 p.m. July 19-20, 26-27. Call for tickets. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439.

THROUGH JULY 27: SPLASH OF SCIENCE, Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center and Splash Kingdom Family Waterpark are partnering together to bring a Splash of Science to northwest Louisiana residents and visitors seven days a week through July 27. Visitors of Splash Kingdom may bring their proof of purchase or Season Pass to Sci-Port to receive a buy one, get one free discount on IMAX Dome Theatre films. Similarly, a Sci-Port proof of sale or membership card will grant visitors to Splash Kingdom $5 off each general admission for those 42” and up. Both discounts are valid for up to four guests at either attraction and cannot be used with any other offer. Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 424-3466.

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 girls

JULY 25-27, AUG. 1-3: GREATER TUNA, Comedy about the shenanigans in a small Texas town. $12 adults, $10 seniors, military and non-BPCC students; no children younger than age 6. 7:30 p.m. July 25, 26, Aug. 1, 2; 2 p.m. July 27 & Aug. 3. BPCC Performing Arts Theatre, 6220 e. Texas St., Bossier City.

JULY 11: CHRIS YOUNG, The Grammy-nominated singer is also a talented songwriter with five No. 1 hits to his name. $22, $32 and $42. 8 p.m. Horseshoe Casino Riverdome, Bossier City. Call 1-800-745-3000.

JULY 25: TONY BENNETT, The legendary singer, famous for the timeless classic “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” comes to town. $57.50, $67.50 and $77.50. 8 p.m. Horseshoe Casino Riverdome, Bossier City. Call 1-800-745-3000.

SEPT. 6: FESTAPALOOZA, Join us for a rockin’ day out with a live band, beer, food vendors, craft vendors and more. $20 pre-sales July 1-16; $25 July 17-Sept. 5; $75 VIP tickets July 1-Sept. 5; $30 day of event. Noon. Festival Plaza, downtown Shreveport. Call 688-1130.

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 JULY 31: THE ART OF CHRIS OPP, Free. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Emerging Artist Gallery, Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741- 8310.

THROUGH JULY 31: THE ART OF THE LOUISIANA SOCIETY OF ANIMAL ARTISTS, Free. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

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 Hot Springs, Ark. Free. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Call 865-4201.

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. For Date Nights

JULY 12: SANDYSDANCE CENTER FUN IN SUN DANCE PARTY, free dance lesson 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 or visit www. sandysdance.com.

JULY 14, 21 & 28: EAST COAST SWING DANCE LESSONS, beginner’s East Coast swing at 6:30 p.m., intermediate East Coasst swing at 7:30 p.m. $8 per person per class. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 645- 4534 or visit www.sandysdance.com.

JULY 26: THE FAB 4 – A BEATLES TRIBUTE, $10-$20. 8 p.m. Paradise Theater, Margaritaville Casino.

AUG. 2: THE COMMODORES, The American funk/soul band performs such hits as “Easy” and “Three Times a Lady.” Tickets available at Ticketmaster. 8 p.m. Legends Theater, DiamondJacks Casino.

THROUGH JULY 19: CHARLES TABOR ART EXHIBITION, Charles Tabor’s art is about the exploration of light. An oil painter who works primarily on canvas and panels, Tabor is particularly interested in how light falls on objects and exploring the effect that such light has on bringing out of the personalities of the items he paints. Opening reception 5:30-8 p.m. June 19. Free. Central Gallery at Central ARTSTATION, Crockett St. at Common St., Shreveport.

THROUGH AUG. 2: “I TOOK OFF WORK AND CAME ALL THE WAY DOWN HERE: THE ART OF WAYNE WHITE,” Wayne White displays his unique artistic mind through visually stunning, larger than life three-dimensional word paintings. These painstakingly integrated words are his exploration of the language of painting and the sanctity of humor. Free. Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday noon to 5 p.m. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

ONGOING: ABSOLUTE BEGINNER LINE DANCE CLASS, Learn popular line dances and burn calories. Casual dress. $8 per person. 5:30-6:30 p.m. every Monday. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534 or visit www.sandysdance.com/.

Fun For Him

AUG. 2: ASCEND COMBAT PRESENTS CHAOS 4, Enjoy MMA ultimate cage fighting at its best. $20 advance, $25 day of show. 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Call Kim at 402-6644.

AUG. 22-24: SPORTSMAN’S EXPO, the Ark-La-Tex’s premier outdoor show featuring elements of camping, hunting, fishing and the great outdoors. The event includes vendors, contests, door prizes, informative seminars, concessions and more. Advance tickets available at www.sbcsportsmansexpo.eventbrite.com; date of event, $8 adults, $5 children ages 6-12, free, children age 5 and younger, $5 seniors 55 and older, $5 military with ID. Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo St., Shreveport.

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

THROUGH JULY 6: ANNUAL SPRING EXHIBITION OF THE HOOVER WATERCOLOR SOCIETY, open to all members of the society. Free. 1-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; noon to 4:30 p.m. Norsworthy Fine Art Gallery, 214 Texas St., Shreveport.

SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: PROFESSIONAL CIVIL LAW NOTARIES ASSOCIATION, Learn about 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 THURSDAY: ZUMBA FITNESS CLASS, Join the party with instructor Katie Ours Tapis. $7 per person, workout attire. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534 or visit www.sandysdance.com.