July / August
SUMMER CAMPS JULY 11- 22, JULY 25-AUG.
3: SHREVEPORT SWIM SCHOOL SWIM LESSONS, The Shreveport Swim School is offering private and group lessons at the Provenance Clubhouse. Sessions are offered at 30-minute intervals from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday. Call Elaine at the Swim School at 222-7946 or http://theswimschool.org for pricing and to register.
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THROUGH AUG. 31: “GROUNDED AND ROOTED … IN THE CENTENARY ARCHIVES, 1885- 2014,” The exhibit includes archival sources documenting such buildings as First United Methodist Church (Houma), Brown Memorial Chapel at Centenary College, and the first home constructed by the Retired Ministers Homes Board in Ruston. Whited Room lobby of Bynum Commons at Centenary College, 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. Call 869-5462. AUG. 1 - SEPT. 30: BRYAN DAUPHIN AND LISA GIBLIN EXHIBIT, The Bossier Arts Council presents these two Lousiana artists with an opening reception from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310 or visit www.bossierarts.org. AUG. 6: OLIVE OIL & BALSAMIC VINEGAR TASTING AND MINI BAKE SALE, This event will benefit the special needs cats of Yogie and Friends Special Needs Cat Sanctuary. 1-6 p.m. Bella Nonna’s Olive Oil & Vinegar Tasting Bar, 1409 E. 70th, Suite 107. Visit www.yogieandfriends.org. SEPT. 9, 10: CENTENARY BOOK BAZAAR, This annual bazaar is sponsored by the Centenary Muses with proceeds used to fund projects and programs for Centenary students. Official book drop date for this summer is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 8. Book House, 108 East Kings Highway. Call 219-3409.
FUN WITH THE GIRLS JULY 13-17, 21-24, 28-30: “GYPSY,” Shreveport Little Theatre presents this iconic Broadway musical loosely based on the 1957 memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee. $25. 7:30 p.m., Sunday showings at 2 p.m. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439. JULY 14: ANIMATION AND ROBOTS, This 21-and-up show features Arthur Simone and “Annabelle,” a robot that interacts with the audience. 2-3 p.m. Artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Visit www.artspaceshreveport.com. JULY 30: TASTE OF CULTURE, Celebrate the cultural tapestry through the flavor, sights and sounds of the many ethnicities off Northwest Louisiana. $50. 6 p.m. DiamondJacks Casino, 711 Diamondjacks Blvd., Bossier City. Call 424-1380 or visit www. mccsouth.com AUG.5: MAKS & VAL OUR WAY, The two brothers and Dancing with the Stars pros bring their new show to Shreveport. $79.50, $59.50, $49.50. Reserved seating. 7 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave. Call 841-4196 or visit www. shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com AUG. 11: “WAM (WINE, ART, MUSIC),” This quarterly event features wine tasting, food pairings and music from the Shreveport Symphony with feature artist Kit Gilbert. $25 per person. 1800 Prime Steakhouse inside Boomtown Casino and Hotel, 300 Riverside Drive, Bossier City. Call 741- 0711 or visist www.bossierarts.org. 
FUN WITH THE KIDS THROUGH AUG.13: PHASES- A MOONBOT STUDIOS RETROSPECTIVE,” This exhibit celebrates the art and artists of Moonbot Studios. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 617-6535. JULY 16: ANIMATION AND ROBOTS, This family show features Arthur Simone and “Annabelle,” a robot that interacts with the audience. 2-3 p.m. Artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Visit www.artspaceshreveport.com. JULY 30: ANECA DANCE DAY, This annual celebration features zumba dancing and dance routines to take part in the National Dance Day as well as “Happy Feet” playing on the outdoor movie screen. Free. Dancing begins at 6 p.m. and movie starts at 8 p.m. AC Steere Park, 4009 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Call 877-263-2248. AUG. 5: GLOW IN THE DARK PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT, Celebrate the last few nights of summer and enjoy a Parents’ Night Out from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Provenance Clubhouse before school starts! Kids will participate in a variety of glow in the dark games! K5-5th, $35. Dinner, drinks, supplies included. To register, text 751-2651. OCT. 12: OCTONAUTS, This actionpacked and interactive theater features brand new and fan favorite songs. $48.50, $38.50 and $28.50. Reserved seating. 6 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster outlets. Call 841- 4000.
FUN WITH THE FAMILY JULY14-20: 2016 RED RIVER BALLOON RALLY, The event will feature the U.S. National Hot Air Balloon Championship as well as a festival site including live music, fireworks shows, balloon glows, tethered balloon rides, vendors and more. Tickets are $8 in advanced; $10 at the gate for ages 18 and up, $8 for ages 6-17 and active military, and free for ages 5 and under. Louisiana State University in Shreveport, 1 University Place. Visit www.RedRiverBalloonRally.com. THROUGH AUG. 9: ARTSIDE OF THE MOON STORYTIME & ACTIVITY, Enjoy a different William Joyce book each week with a scavenger hunt, and make-and-take activity. Win a signed William Joyce book. $10; $8 groups 10 or more; free for adults. 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. Artspace, 710 Texas Ave. Shreveport. To register, call 673-6535. THROUGH AUG. 21: “DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: ALICE VISITS THE NORTON,” is centered on the Salvador Dali lithographs and celebrates the cultural influence of Lewis Carroll’s classic children’s books at R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. JULY 15-17,22-23: “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST,” the complete Broadway musical version. $15 for children, $20 seniors and military, and $25 for adults. 7:30 p.m. on July 15, 16, 22; 2 p.m. on July 16, 23; 3 p.m. on July 17, 24. Emmett Hook Center, 550 Common St., Shreveport. Call 429-6885 or visit www. emmetthookcenter.org. JULY 23: MOONBOTS, MEXICAN AND MOVIES, Robinson Film Center and artspace team up to provide a Saturday brunch at Parish Taceaux followed by “Flight of Moonboy Films” at Robinson Film Center with an introduction by Bill Joyce and Limbert Fabian. $5.50 plus cost of brunch. Brunch is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., and the movie starts at 12:20 p.m. Parish Taceaux, 710 Texas St.; Robinson Film Center, 617 Texas St. Visit www. artspaceshreveport.com. SEPT. 10: YOGIE AND FRIENDS FALL BAKE SALE, Homemade baked goodies and Yogie merchandise to benefit the special needs cats of Yogie and Friends Special Needs Cat Sanctuary. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Petco, 6596 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Visit www. yogieandfriends.org. SEPT. 20: NEEDTOBREATHE, This American Christian rock band is coming to the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium with special guests Mat Kearney, John Mark McMillan and Welshly Arms. $49.50, $39.50, $29.50. Reserved seating. 7 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster outlets. Call 841-4000.
DATE NIGHT JULY 9: BELLAMY BROTHERS, 8 p.m. Paradise Theater inside Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. All tickets are available at the Margaritaville Retail Store and all Ticketmaster outlets. Call 698-7177. JULY 15: CHRIS TUCKER, American actor and stand-up comedian best known for his role in the “Rush Hour” film series. $35, $55 and $75. 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster outlets. Call 841-4000. JULY 30: GARTH BROOKS, This country legend is making his first appearance in Shreveport-Bossier City in 19 years. $74.98. 7 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster. com. AUG. 2: CARNIVAL OF MADNESS FEATURING SHINEDOWN, Halestorm and Black Stone Cherry. 6:30 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Drive, Bossier City. www. ticketmaster.com. Call 747-2501. AUG. 12: BLUE OYSTER CULT, One of the greatest genre-bending pioneers of rock and roll is coming the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, 705 Grand Ave., Shreveport. They have sold more than 24 million albums worldwide. $103, $78, $58 and $40.50. 7 p.m. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster outlets. Call 841-4000. AUG. 26: GIN BLOSSOMS, The Grammy nominated band’s fusion of melodic rock, pop, folk and country elements has helped pave the way for the modern rock of today. $15. 8 p.m. Paradise Theater, Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier. SEPT. 9: THE NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, multi-platinum recording artists visit Shreveport on their 50th anniversary tour. $52.50, $42.50. 8 p.m. The Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. www.thestrandtheatre.com. SEPT. 30: I LOVE THE ’90S, This throwback tour featuring Vanilla Ice, Salt N Peppa, All 4 One, Tone Loc, Coolio and Rob Base is coming to the CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Drive, Bossier City. www.ticketmaster. com. Call 747-2501. SEPT. 23: 3 DOORS DOWN, This multi-platinum rock alternative band will hit the stage. $65, $55 and $35. 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Grand Ave., Shreveport. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster outlets. Call 841-4000. OCT. 21: LEGENDS OF SOUTHERN HIP HOP, featuring Mystikal, Juvenile, 8 Ball & MJG, Trick Daddy, Bub B and Paster Troy. $55-$75. 7 p.m. CenturlyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. www. ticketmaster.com. Call 747-2501. NOV. 2: GAVIN DEGRAW & ANDY GRAMMER, $49.50, $42.50 and $35. General admission on floor; reserved seating all other sections. 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport. Tickets are available through all Ticketmaster outlets.
SUMMERCAMPS JULY 11- 22, JULY 25-AUG. 3: SHREVEPORT SWIM SCHOOL SWIM LESSONS, The Shreveport Swim School is offering private and group lessons at the Provenance Clubhouse. Sessions are offered at 30-minute intervals from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday. Call Elaine at the Swim School at 222-7946 or http://theswimschool.org for pricing and to register. THROUGH JUNE 24: STEAM, The Robinson Foundation for Technology, Education and Arts is proud to offer this camp for elementary school students grades 3-6. $375. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Bossier Arts Council annex building, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Visit www. steamcamp4kids.com to register. Call 570-478-3269. JULY 5-8: GO FISH! ART AND ACTIVITIES CAMP, Celebrate summer fun with Eden Gardens Art and P.E. teachers Kristi Wren and Christa DiPaul as they lead kids on an action-packed week creating under-the-sea art and playing outdoor activities such as relay races, kickball, wiffle ball, soccer, fishing and plenty of water games to refresh active children. Kindergarten through fifth grades. Snacks, supplies provided. $150. 9 a.m. to noon. Provenance Clubhouse. To register, text 751-2651. JULY 9-AUG. 13: STOP! MOTION! ANIMATE! Animation and cartooning Saturday summer camp led by Al Bohl, Lauren Brown and Sophia Tolliver for sixth- through 12th-graders. $120. 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535. JULY 11-15: BUILDING 101 FOR YOUNGER BUILDERS, This is a great way for a child to start building no matter what level of building they have.
This camp is designed for kids age 4-6 and meet from 9 to 11 a.m. each day. Camp held from 9 to 11 a.m. Provenance Clubhouse. Register now for a fun and educational Bricks 4 Kidz Summer Camp at www.bricks4kidz.com or e-mail emcfarland@bricks4kidz.com for more information. JULY 11-15: WILD ABOUT PRINTMAKING (AGES 5-9), In this fun, hands-on course, children will learn about different types of printmaking and painting techniques. They will create unique prints and projects while embracing creativity and strengthening fine-motor skills. This class encourages student choice while learning about the unique media of printmaking. 9 a.m. to noon Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City. Visit www.bpcc.edu/ continuingeducation or call 678-6015. JULY11-15: WILD ABOUT PRINTMAKING (AGES 10-13), In this fun, hands-on course, children will learn about different types of printmaking and painting techniques.
They will create unique prints and projects while embracing creativity and strengthening fine-motor skills. This class encourages student choice while learning about the unique media of printmaking. 1-4 p.m. Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City. Visit www.bpcc.edu/ continuingeducation or call 678-6015. JULY 11-15: SUPER HERO ACADEMY CAMP, Explore all the caped crusaders and discover their super powers. Create a fantasy world and protect it against all the evil arch enemies with custom contraptions made with LEGO® bricks. Camp held from 1-4 p.m. at the Provenance Clubhouse. Register now for a fun and educational Bricks 4 Kidz Summer Camp at www. bricks4kidz.com or e-mail emcfarland@ bricks4kidz.com for more information. JULY 25-29: GALAXY FAR FAR AWAY CAMP, for students entering first through sixth grades. Build rockets to blast through the atmosphere into a realm that is truly out of this world. Come experience this stellar journey to
