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MARK YOUR CALENDAR May

FUN WITH THE GIRLS APRIL 27: ALABAMA SHAKES, an American blues rock band from Athens, Alabama. $57.50-$52.50. General admission for floor; reserved seating in all other sections. 7 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www. ticketmaster.com.

APRIL 28-29: AUNTIE MAME, The hilarious comedy takes audiences on a madcap journey of the famous bohemian aunt as she takes on the care and education of her newly orphaned nephew, Patrick. 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. on April 23, 30. $20 adults; $18 seniors, students and active military. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439. 

APRIL 28-29: GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE HEBERTS, This musical fable for children offers a new spin to the traditional Goldilocks fairy tale of the young girl’s encounter with the household of bears whose last name happens to be Hebert set in the swamps of Louisiana. $5. 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Bossier Parish Community College Performing Arts Theatre Blg. C, 6220 East Texas Street, Bossier City. Visit www.bpss.edu/theatre.

APRIL 29: 18TH ANNUAL CROQUET CLASSIC, One of Shreveport’s most fun fundraisers with proceeds benefitting Adult Renewal Academy. Whether or not you have ever hit a croquet ball or you’re the family reunion champion, there’s a spot for you. $200 for a team of two; $25 spectator and cuisine ticket. LSUS Campus, 1 University Place, Shreveport. Visit www.communityrenewal.us.

APRIL 29: MOZART’S COSI FAN TUTTE, Mozart’s version of “The Bachelor” – semi-staged and in concert with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra. $20-$30; $65; $90. 7:30 p.m. The Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportopera.org.

MAY 4: KATHIE KRIELOW JEWELRY SHOWING, Krielow’s heirloom jewelry will be on display and available for purchase. She will be hosting a drawing to win a piece of her jewelry. 3-7 p.m. Nader’s Gallery, 524 E. Kings Hwy., Shreveport. Call 868-3021.

MAY 4-13: THE FOREIGNER, presented by BackAlley Theatre starring Donny Smith and Brian McCarty. $10. 7 p.m. BackAlley Theatre, 1902 W. Main Street, Grand Cane.

Call 461-0202. MAY 6: DERBY DAY, This afternoon-long party celebrates the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby and will feature live music, food and an open bar. Raffle drawings, lawn games and more. Must be 21 or older to attend. $85. 2-6 p.m., R. W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.derbydayshreveport.com.

MAY 6-7: LE TOUR DES JARDINS, Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners present this annual spring garden tour through seven private gardens. $10 in advance; $15 day-of at any garden on the tour. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday; 1-5 p.m., Sunday. Call 698-0010.

MAY 13: CELTIC WOMAN, an all- female ensemble that plays traditional Irish music and modern songs. $47-$67. 8 p.m. Riverdome, Horseshoe Casino, 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

MAY 17: CREATIVE ART CONNECTION (CAC), supports and offers local artists an opportunity to meet, share and show their talents. Meetings include a short update on what’s happening in the club followed by live demonstrations, activities or speakers. 6 p.m. East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 965-0798.

MAY 27: PATTI LABELLE, The legendary R&B and soul singer comes to the Riverdome. $41.50-$61.50. 8 p.m. 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

FUN WITH THE FAMILY THROUGH APRIL 29: “A PILGRIM’S SKETCHBOOK BY LEE BAXTER DAVIS,” featuring 22 ink and watercolor works from 1998 to present. Davis’ drawings are in the permanent collections of the Dallas Museum of Art, Houston’s Contemporary Museum of Art and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Art. He was one of four artists selected to represent the four major geographical areas of Texas in the Texas Biennial. Free. The Meadows Museum of Art, located at Centenary College of Louisiana, 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesdays; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesdays; noon- 4 p.m, Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fridays; noon-4 p.m. Sundays. Call 869-5040 or visit www.centenary.edu/meadows. 

THROUGH APRIL 30: 33RD ANNUAL ARTBREAK FESTIVAL, The largest student arts festival in the South. Each student is a celebrity in this seven-day festival showcasing the artists and art programs in the visual, literary, cultural and performing arts in Caddo Parish public schools, Bossier Parish public schools and participating private schools. ArtBreak is a family festival with an emphasis on students entertaining, enlightening and enriching adults! 5-9 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday; 12-5 p.m., Sunday. Shreveport Convention Center, State Rte. 173, Shreveport. Visit www.artbreaksb.com.

APRIL 29: PAWCHELLA 2017, In conjunction with National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, Alpha Media Shreveport presents this event to celebrate our love affair with animals with an afternoon of interactive activities for your pets. Splash pad for dogs, animal adoptions, exhibitions, pet photo booths, music, food trucks and more. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Market Square, Benton. Call 841-0803.

MAY 4-7: CIRQUE ITALIA, This spectacular production has become the greatest version of a “traveling circus.” It includes a creative mus of acrobatics, dance, contortion, and high-performance BMX and rollerskating. 7:30 p.m., May 4, 5; 2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., May 6; 2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., May 7. State Fair of Louisiana Grounds, 3701 Hudson Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.cirqueitalia.com/tickets.

MAY 2: FAIRFIELD AVENUE GOES TO THE DOGS, This Give for Good event will have appetizers, cocktails and a meet and greet with local dogs available for adoption from Louisiana Baby Mommas. Guests may bring their dogs on a leash. 5-9 p.m. Fairfield Manor Bed & Breakfast, 2300 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport.

MAY 5 AND EVERY FRIDAY THROUGH JULY 7: SHREVEPORT SUMMER MARKET, With fruit, vegetables, baked goods, crafters, honey, restaurant vendors, this familyfriendly event offers a unique summer shopping experience. 4 p.m. West parking lot of Mall St. Vincent, 1133 St. Vincent Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.ShreveportSummerMarket.com.

MAY 6-7: BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE OPEN HOUSE AND AIR SHOW, Featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels with special performances by B-53, B-2 Spirit, B-25, “Fifi” B-29 Superfortress, B-17 Flying Fortress, Randy Ball Mig-17, Jeremy Holt, Rob Holland and more! Free. 11 a.m. Barksdale Air Force Base, Bossier City. Visit www. barksdaleafairshow.com.

MAY 12: ANNUAL DAY OF CARING, The largest single-day, community-wide volunteer event in Northwest Louisiana with more than 500 volunteers representing nearly 50 local businesses and involves nearly 40 local nonprofits. Kickoff breakfast at Horseshoe Bossier City Riverdome, 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier, where teams receive T-shirts, briefing, and then go to assigned sites. Wrap-up party at Whiskey Roadhouse, inside Horseshoe Bossier City. Visit www.unitedwaynwla.org.

MAY 25-28: 34TH ANNUAL MUDBUG MADNESS FESTIVAL, features three stages of live entertainment as well as arts and crafts vendors, children’s activities, and variety of food vendors. There is also a crawfish-eating and -calling contest for all ages, a 5K on May 25, and the annual painting of the Mudbug Madness Festival mural. $5 after 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and all day Saturday, Sunday. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Visit www.MudbugMadness.com.

JUNE 11: RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA, This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jawdropping transformations and all the moments you love – the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more – plus some surprising new twists! $79.50; $65.50; $47.50. 7:30 p.m. The Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.thestrandtheatre.com.

JUNE 26: BRING IT! LIVE, Back by demand, Miss D and her Dancing Dolls, stars of Lifetime’s hit series “Bring It!” return to Shreveport. Tickets start at $32.75. 7:30 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www. ticketmaster.com.

AUG. 18-20: GEEK’D CON, with local and regional artists, vendors across the country, TV and film stars, and non-stop geek entertainment. VIP tickets, $76.50; weekend tickets, $26.50; single-day tickets, $16.50; kids’ (ages 6-12) single-day tickets, $6.50; Friday tickets, $6.50; kids 5 and under free. Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo Street, Shreveport. Visit www.geekdcon.com/shreveport.

FUN FOR THE KIDS APRIL 29: MUSIC IN THE PARK, featuring Earshot Graffiti, food, arts, crafts, vendors, bounce house, children’s games and more. Noon to 4 p.m. S. Hills Park, 1002 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport.

THROUGH MAY 14: BLOOM! JUNIOR, Featuring paintings with a floral theme with either flowering plants in close-up or a beautifully blossoming landscape/cityscape from 16 students from seven Caddo Parish high schools. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.norton.org. APRIL 27-30: SHREK THE MUSICAL, With the 37-member cast comprised entirely of students from Stage Center’s School of Performing Arts, this musical is fun for the entire family. $18 adults; $15 students and children. 7 p.m. 

April 27, 28, 29; 2 p.m. April 29, 30. Emmett Hook Center, 550 Common Street, Shreveport. Call 218-9978.

DATE NIGHT APRIL 28: EASTON CORBIN, 21 and up. $35. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. The Stage at Silver Star, 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. Visit www.outhousetickets.com. APRIL 29: WAYNE TOUPS, Louisiana music legend Wayne Toups has been dubbed “The Cajun Springsteen” and known for his Zydecajun music. Tickets start at $20. 8 p.m. Paradise Theater, Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margartitaville Way, Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

MAY 4: AN EVENING FOR HEALERS, This annual event honors physicians and other health-care professionals and first responders who provide healing care to patients in the region. $150. Cocktail hour: 5:30 p.m. Dinner: 7 p.m. Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo Street, Shreveport. Visit www. lsuhsfoundation.org.

MAY 4: 9TH ANNUAL CELEBRITY WAITER DINNER, Join us for a fun and games themed night featuring a live auction, games, prizes, dancing, live entertainment from The Caravan Band, and Evergreen’s spinoff of the popular TV game show, “Let’s Make a Deal!” Celebrity waiters will be on hand to serve and entertain you with their humorous crazy waiter antics! Benefits go to Evergreen in North Louisiana. $75. 6-9:30 p.m. East Ridge Country Club, 1000 Stewart Drive, Shreveport. Call 564- 2987 or visit www.evergreenls.org/cwdwin.

MAY 5: WADE BOWEN, 21 and up. $20. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. The Stage at Silver Star, 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. Visit www.outhousetickets.com.

MAY 7: ANTHONY HAMILTON & JOE, $59.50-$69.50. Reserved seating. 7:30 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www. ticketmaster.com. MAY 10: WAM: WINE, ART AND MUSIC, Featuring local artist John Wagoner, wine tastings, food pairings and live music. $25. 5:30 to 8 p.m. 1800 Prime, Boomtown Casino, 300 Riverside Drive, Bossier City. Visit www. bossierarts.org or call 741-8310.

MAY 11: ALICE COOPER, Reserved seating, $45, $55, $65. 7:30 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

MAY 12: CRAIG MORGAN, 21 and up. $35. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. The Stage at Silver Star, 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. Visit www.outhousetickets.com. MAY 13: SAMMY KERSHAW, country music legend and Louisiana native comes to Bossier City. 8 p.m. Paradise Theater, Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. Visit www. ticketmaster.com.

MAY 19: PAT GREEN, 21 and up. $30. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. The Stage at Silver Star, 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. Visit www. outhousetickets.com. MAY 27: DENNIS DEYOUNG, The founding member of Styx will perform The Music of Styx live. Tickets start at $30. 8 p.m. Paradise Theater, Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. Visit www. Ticketmaster.com. JUNE 2: VINCE GILL, $44.50-$64.50. 8 p.m. 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City. Visit www. ticketmaster.com.

JUNE 10: GINO VANNELLI, tickets start at $45. 8 p.m. Paradise Theater at Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com. AUGUST 25: KANSAS, Reserved seating. $59.50, $69.50, $99.50. 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.