FUN WITH THE GIRLS JUNE 20: SOUTHERN BELLE BRUNCH, hosted by the Northwest Louisiana Affiliate of Susan G. Komen. Come sip mimosas and mint juleps wearing your favorite southern belle hat as we celebrate and support breast cancer survivors. Silent auction begins at 10 a.m., brunch and speaker from 11 a.m. to noon at East Ridge Country Club. $15 for survivors and $25 for friends and family. Reservations are required. Register at www.komennwla.org. Call 220-7050.
FUN FOR THE FAMILY JUNE 5-7, 12-14: “LES MISERABLES,” The Academy of Children’s Theatre will present the Broadway blockbuster at the Marjorie Lyons Playhouse on the Centenary College campus. Sunday shows will begin at 2 p.m. and all other performances will start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 and reservations can be made by calling 212-2822 or online at ACTtickets.info.
JUNE 20: 17TH ANNUAL SUNFLOWER TRAIL & FESTIVAL, The town of Gilliam celebrates this with a festival filled with crafts, entertainment, food and family fun, with a trail of sunflowers blooming along Main Street, Hwy 3049,12797 Main St., Hwy 3049, Gilliam. The festivities begin at 9 a.m. and is free to the public.
THURSDAYS THROUGH JUNE 25: PROVENANCE FARMERS MARKET, There will be fresh produce and meats from farmers all around Louisiana, East Texas and Southern Arkansas, handmade crafts, local art, ready to eat food and much more. There will be live music at each market. Greenleaf Park. 4 to 7 p.m. and concerts 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 28 Hwy Lions, June 4 Haley Brooke, June 11 James Pendley, June 18 Christina Langston Band, June 25 Ukulele Gumbo.
THROUGH JULY 24: SOUTH HIGHLAND SUMMER MARKET, featuring high-quality food from some of the area’s top vendors and food trucks such as Go Greenly, Crawford Farms, Bee Goods and Newton’s Produce, as well as acoustic musical performance by local musicians. A seating area with tables and chairs will be provided for guests to relax and enjoy the evening. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mall St. Vincent. Vendors interested in participating at this year’s event should contact Apex Events, 227-9880 or apexeventsllc@gmail.com.
SUNDAYS THROUGH JULY 26: BENTON FARMERS MARKET, Fresh vegetables, fruits, breads, cookies, meat, seafood, honey, as well as traditional farmers market faire. The market also features cooking demos and special events for the kids such as story time, cow train rides and honey bee displays. Noon to 4 p.m. at 495 Simpson Street.
FUN WITH THE CHILDREN MAY 30: FLOATILLA, Enjoy by boat or on the shore, live music, fun. On the lake in front of the El Karubah Shrine from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. then boat parade to Melvin’s Marina to continue from 5 to 9 p.m. 6230 South Lakeshore Dr., Shreveport.
JUNE 15-19: NCAP ART CAMP: UNDER THE SEA, Children ages 6-12 will explore fine arts and host their own art show. Participants will have fun exploring the many waters of the world through art with an art show that Friday. The camp is from 8 a.m. to noon and costs $100. Email noelcommunityarts@gmail.com or register online at noelarts.org. JUNE 15-19: NCAP TEEN ART CAMP, students ages 13-18 will explore fine arts through charcoal, pastels and pottery as well as host their own art show. The camp is from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and costs $115. Email noelcommunityarts@gmail.com or register online at noelarts.org.
JUNE 26: NEW ORLEANS SAINTS HEADS UP FOOTBALL PLAYER SAFETY INFO SESSION, This one time opportunity is free for parents, coaches and concerned adults who desire education on head injuries, abuse of performance enhancing drugs and other sports health-related issues. The event includes presentations by professional athletes, USA Football and the Taylor Hooten Foundation. Registration begins at 5 p.m. and the event begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Freedom Fields at First Baptist Bossier City. RSVP by June 17 to saintsyp@saints.nfl.com or 504-729- 5541.
JUNE 27: SLIDE SHREVEPORT, Get your slippery self ready for a full day of slip ’n slide excellence. Sign up for the mailing list for first access to loyalty registration at reduced prices at www.slidethecity.com/events/shreveport/.
AUG. 3-7, 10-17: GSK SCIENCE IN THE SUMMER, The courses will use the GSK Science in the Summer chemistry curriculum. The course is targeted at students entering second through sixth grades and is led by science educators. The national GSK Science in the Summer program will teach students the basics of chemistry through hands-on experiments. Sci- Port: Louisiana’s Science Center. Go to www.scienceinthesummer.com.
FOR DATE NIGHTS THROUGH MAY 30: “INTENTIONAL THOUGHTS” BY CINDY HOLMES, gallery hours are 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Call 424-6764. Norsworthy Gallery. 214 Texas St.. Shreveport.
THROUGH MAY 31: “SPRING HAS SPRUNG AT THE BAC,” by the Shreveport Art Club. For more information regarding this show, visit www.bossierarts.org. The BAC’s East Bank Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and is located at 630 Barksdale Blvd. Bossier City, 71111.
THROUGH MAY 31: EMERGING ARTIST GALLERY, by Christy Martin. The exhibit is in the Bossier Art Council’s Emerging Artist Gallery (located inside the BAC at 630 Barksdale Boulevard).The Emerging Artist Gallery is a project of the Bossier Arts Council.
JUNE 4: “THE SHAPE OF SHREVEPORT” DOCUMENTARY SERIES PREMIERE, Fundraiser for The Strand Theatre that features the first four episodes of the documentary on Shreveport. Red carpet, meet and greet, Q&A forum, book signings, children’s activities and more. All age event. Doors open at 6 p.m.; event starts at 7 p.m. Tickets available at thestrandtheatre.com or The Strand box office.
THROUGH JUNE 6: “UNCERTAINTY IN THE I’MPOSSIBLE ART & FEAR” BY WHITNEY NEWSON, This exhibition challenges this idea of identity and the possibility of discovering truth within ourselves, leaving no room for deception. To see more visit nwlaartists.org. artspace.
JUNE 6: ALL Y’ALL:“BRUSH WITH FAME,” “Brush with Fame” will feature stories of chance encounters, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and fame – all told, appropriately, in 15-minute intervals. 7 p.m. 812 Margaret Place. Tickets are $10 each and advance ticket purchase is recommended. The program is expected to run two hours and an intermission is scheduled. Tickets available at www.allyallblog. com/tickets/.
JUNE 11: SHREVEPORT GREEN’S FEAST AT PROVENANCE, Shreveport Green’s annual fundraiser held at Greenleaf Park at Provenance Community. This is a farm to table experience and will be held in conjunction with the June 11 farmers market. 6:30 p.m. Go to www.shreveportgreen.org.
JUNE 18: “MAMMA MIA!” The magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. Ticket prices: $72.50, $59.50, $39.50. The Strand Theatre. Email strand@thestrandtheatre.com or call 226-8555. J
ULY 21: BRIT FOYD – SPACE & TIME – THE WORLD’S GREATEST PINK FLOYD SHOW, $45 floor; $42 orchestra; $37 lower/ upper balcony. Reserved seating. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show at 8 p.m. at The Historical Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or call the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium box office at 841-4196 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
THROUGH JUNE 30: KIM BENNICK ARTWORK, On display at the East 70th brand of Community Trust Bank. JULY 29: THE EAGLES, $45-$179. 8 p.m. at the CenturyLink Center, Bossier City. 747-2501. For tickets, visit www.livenation.com.
THROUGH JULY: ART BY ASHLEY WACHAL, 1800 Prime Steakhouse at Boomtown Casino.
THROUGH AUG. 30: “THE ART OF THE LINE: THE DORE COLLECTION,” The R.W. Norton Research Library is proud to present the remarkable draftsmanship of one of the great masters of the print. With illustrations from popular fairy tales, Dante’s Inferno, Don Quixote, and many more. The library is only open Saturday and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
JUST FOR YOU 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.
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 www.restorehighland.com/.
ONGOING: ABSOLUTE BEGINNER LINE DANCE CLASS, Learn popular line dances and burn calories. Casual dress. $8 per person. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Monday. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534 or visit www.sandysdance.com.
