ENTERTAINMENT/FUN/THEATER/DANCE/MUSIC/CASINOS

| ART/EXHIBITS: ‘Panchromatic’ Through July 15, Gallery Fine Art Center

| ART/EXHIBITS | JUNE 29: ARTIST ONE STOP CLASSES, Learn a variety of aspects of the arts in these winter courses. Admission is free with a Bossier Arts Council membership at $25. Schedule: 1-3 p.m. June 29 – Build a Flyer in Publisher – Need a flyer to attract an audience to an upcoming event? Let Publisher create just what you need. Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

JUNE 29: SUMMER SATURDAY SPEAKER SERIES, featuring Pamela Raintree. Free. 2-4 p.m. Gallery Fine Art Center, 2151 Airline Drive, Suite 201, Bossier City. Call 741-8310 or 741-9192.

JULY 7-SEPT. 15: “THE ILLUSION OF REALITY,” This is the first traveling exhibition to combine the fool-the-eye e trickery of trompe l’oeil artwork with the super-realistic paintings of photorealism in one show. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Road, Shreveport. Call 865-4201.

JULY 11: MEET AND GREET WITH WILLIAM JOYCE, The local artist will share his story of how the film “Epic” began as his book “The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs.” $10. 6:30-8:30 p.m. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 635-6535.

JULY 18: TNT EXPRESS, Every third Thursday of the month this trolley tour takes visitors to downtown art, cultural and science attractions, including museums, galleries and historic sites. Theme: “Slip, Sip and Slide.” Trolley tours run approximately every 20 minutes from 5-8 p.m. at artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 635-6535.

| ART/EXHIBITS: Meet and Greet With William Joyce 6:30 p.m. July 11, artspace

JULY 20-AUG. 24: THE EXQUISITE PHOTOGRAPHY OF BRIAN M. BUCKNER, Using photography as a form of communication, Buckner captures the essence of a 3-D environment and portrays it in such a way that it enlists the emotions of that given moment. Free. 4-7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 3201 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. Call 861-7615. Visit www.karpeles.com.

JULY 25-AUG. 24: YOU, ME AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN, an exhibition of works by artist Joshua Chambers; includes critic’s talk 6-8 p.m. July 26 featuring critic Laura Buscemi on the value of critique within a community. Free. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 635-6535.

AUG. 1: “SCIENCE ON THE ROCKS,” Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center brings scientific topics and principles to life in this series of events for the public. Topic: Wine. $15, includes drink and food. 7 p.m. Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 424-3466.

THROUGH JUNE 28: “THE COURAGE TO RISE AGAIN,” an exhibition of folk art by Bertha Harris. Free. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, West Wing Gallery, Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. Call 632-2020.

THROUGH JUNE 29: “MYSTERY IN STONE,” An exhibition of works by stone sculptors from Africa with animals and people as the subjects. Free. Norsworthy Gallery, 214 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 861-1002 or 469-6188.

THROUGH JUNE 29: ART BY SU STELLA AND CAROLINE YOUNGBLOOD, Stella paints on canvas as well as glass; Youngblood’s series, “Riverton, 1937,” a series of drawings and paintings rendered from a 1937 family film on and around her farm in Riverton will be on display. Free. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

THROUGH JUNE 29: ART BY ASHLEY WACHAL, Wachal has created work using various forms of media, including sculpture, clay, printmaking, charcoal, pencil sketch, acrylic and her preferred medium of choice, oil painting. Free. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Emerging Artist Gallery, East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

THROUGH JUNE 30: “SEALIFE ENCOUNTERS,” Visitors will have the opportunity to touch and feed live, wild stingrays; the exhibit features six to 12 adolescent stingrays that have had their defensive barbs removed. $2 for Sci-Port members, $3 for future members, $3 to feed the animals. Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 424-3466.

THROUGH JULY 6: INTERSTELLAR RELATIONS, Artist Amanda Roe’s paintings demonstrate a release of energy as earth-shattering as the birth of a galaxy and as familiar as human emotion. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 635-6535.

THROUGH JULY 7: KASTEN COLLECTION OF EUROPEAN MASTERPIECES, a collection of 32 works of European art from the late 19th and early 20th centuries from the residence of Alex and Barbara Kasten of Bluffton, S.C. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Road, Shreveport. Call 865-4201.

THROUGH JULY 13: WORKS BY SUSAN DUKE, Each of Duke’s original Impressionist oil paintings is meant to be a window of imagination into a special healing place of beauty and energy; part of the Bossier Arts Council’s Wine music Art series. Free. 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, 5-10 Friday and Saturday. 1800 Prime Steakhouse, 300 Riverside Drive, Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

THROUGH JULY 15: “PANCHROMATIC,” an exhibition of regional photographers. “Panchromatic” features five artists including: Frank Hamrick, Jamie Johnson, Neil Johnson, Rachul McClintic and Jason Plilar. Free. 2-6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. Gallery Fine Art Center, 2151 Airline Drive, Suite 201, Bossier City. Call 741-8310 or 741-9192.

THROUGH JULY 27: “EPIC,” This exhibition is based artwork from the animate film “Epic” William Joyce and James V. Hart. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 12-5 p.m. Saturday. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 635-6535.

THROUGH JULY 25: “WHO’S YOUR HERO” ART WORKSHOPS, Create your animated hero with professional artists like Jerry Davenport in this class for ages 5-12. $8 per participant, or buy three and get one hands-on art ticket free. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 635-6535.

THROUGH JULY: KAY SMITH EXHIBIT, Smith works in pastels, pencil, and pen and ink, and her subject matters are people, animals and landscapes. Free. Community Trust Bank, 3400 Line Ave., Shreveport.

THROUGH JULY: ARTWORK BY STEVE ZIHLAVSKY, presented by the Bossier Arts Council. Airline Branch Community

| MUSIC/COMEDY: Brett Michaels with Irene & The Sleepers 7 p.m. July 3, Gold Dome, Centenary College Trust Bank, 2790 Airline Drive, Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

THROUGH AUG. 11: “P.O.R.N.: POST-OP, RETRO NOUVEAU ART WORKS BY BRETT MALONE,” Free. Noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; noon to 5 p.m. Thursday; 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Meadows Museum of Art, Centenary College campus, Shreveport. Call 869-5040.

THROUGH AUG. 31: “THE FOURTEEN PRESIDENTS PRIOR TO GEORGE WASHINGTON,” The United States held regular governmental sessions as far back as September 1774 in which Congress had always been moderated by an elected president. This exhibit includes handwritten articles by the first 14 presidents prior to Washington. Free. 4-7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 3201 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. Call 861- 7615. Visit www.karpeles.com.

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.

ONGOING: BISTRO BYRONZ SIGHTZ & SOUNDZ, an arts program highlighting talent from artists and musicians. Free appetizers and drink specials will also be available. 6-9 p.m. Every third Thursday of each month. Bistro Byronz, 6104 Line Ave., Shreveport.

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 AND THIRD SATURDAYS OF THE MONTH: ARTSPACE ARTIST EXPRESSIONS, art workshops and classes. Schedule: June 15, “Window Decorations Class,” a paper “stained glass” decorations class for ages 7 and up. $12.50. 12:30-2 p.m. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

| BARS/NIGHTLIFE | BABY HUEY’S ON THE BAYOU: 1709 Sligo Road, Bossier City. 752-9465. You Can Be a Star Karaoke, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays.

BUFFALO WILD WINGS: 375 Boardwalk Blvd., No. L, Louisiana Boardwalk, Bossier City, 752-3801. A.J. and the Two Tone Blues Band, June 20; Legato Stone, June 27.

CHICAGO/THE HOOKAH ROOM: 118 Texas St., Shreveport. 221-0490. Acts are 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. unless otherwise stated. Loco Lounge featuring the best selection of electronic dance music artists in town, Fridays; Floyd Grigsby and the 5GK Band, Saturdays.

COVE ON CROSS LAKE: 1612 Dilg League Drive (off Lakeshore), Shreveport. 635-0262. 11:30 a.m. to closing Monday through Saturday. www.TheCoveOnCrossLake.com. Karaoke, 7-11 p.m. Wednesdays; ladies night, 6-10 p.m. Thursdays; Golden Tee Live, Internet jukebox. (Check Web site for bands and dates).

FULL MOON SALOON: 2706 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City, 746-9676. You Can Be a Star Karaoke, every Saturday 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

H&H LOUNGE: 717 Hope St., Shreveport. 424-9297. Good Vibes Night every Wednesday. Drum Circle, 6-9 p.m.; VJ-DJ music, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

LAKE STREET DANCE HALL, 425 Lake St., Shreveport. 222-2256. Robin and the Bluebirds, June 28; Stiff Neck Fools, June 29.

LEE’S: 639 E. Kings Highway, Shreveport. 861-2151. Acts are 8 p.m. to midnight weekdays and 9 p.m. Fridays and 9:30 p.m. Saturdays. John Wright, June 27; Kandu, June 28; John Wright, June 29.

NAKED BEAN CAFÉ: 451 Kings Hwy., Shreveport. 864-2999. Bill and Pam’s acoustic jam, 5:30-9:30 p.m. June 26; Daniel Dawson and Stars Fly, 7-9 p.m. June 27; Giggin’ with students of Liz West, 2-3:30 p.m. June 29; Charli Gentry show, 6-7 p.m. July 1; singersongwriters’ night, 6:30-9 p.m. July 2; Bill and Pam’s acoustic jam, 5:30-9:30 p.m. July 3; instrumental night, 7:30-10 p.m. July 5; David Shelton/Richard Meek show, 5:30-9 p.m. July 6; Charli Gentry show, 6-7 p.m. July 8; Bill and Pam’s acoustic jam, 5:30-9:30 p.m. July 10; I.R.S. Project Jazz Trio, 7-9 p.m. July 11; Robert Duncan, July 12; Let’s Jam, 7-10 p.m. July 13; Charli Gentry show, 6-7 p.m. July 15; Bill Allen show, 6:30-9 p.m. July 16; Bill and Pam’s acoustic jam, 5:30-9:30 p.m. July 17; Lane Rodgers 1 Man Band, 6:30-9 p.m. July 18; Heitor Crespo, 7-10 p.m. July 19.

NOBLE SAVAGE: 417 Texas St., Shreveport. 221-1781. Dan Garner songwriters, June 26; Dirty Red’s Jam Session, June 27; Bone Dancers, June 28; Nuns With Guns, June 29.

PHOENIX UNDERGROUND: 600 Market St., Shreveport. Super Water Sympathy, July 3.

RUSTIC COWBOY: 12780 Mansfield Road, Shreveport. 775-5327. All acts are 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. unless otherwise stated.

| THEATER/PERFORMANCE: ‘Company’ June 27-30, Shreveport Little Theatre Open mic acoustic jam, June 27; Beaushyne & Mahogany, June 28; karaoke/ladies’ night, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. June 29; open mic acoustic jam, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. July 4; Ethan Powell & the Triggers, July 5; karaoke/ladies’ night, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. July 6.

| MUSIC/COMEDY: House Concert Series featuring Maggie Koerner 7 p.m. July 14, Fairfield Studios

STIR: 3030 Creswell, Shreveport. 425-3862. Alexandra McCullough performs songs from her upcoming EP, 9-11 p.m. each Thursday.

SUPERIOR GRILL: 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-3243. All acts are 6:30-10 p.m. Jimmy Wooten Band, June 26; Professor Pork Chop Band, June 27; Cole Vosbury Band, June 28; J.B. and the Violet Crowns, June 29; Shayliff, June 30; Matthew Davidson Band, July 2.

SUPERIOR’S STEAKHOUSE: 855 Pierremont Road, Suite 120, Shreveport. 869-3243. All acts are 6-10 p.m. unless noted. Cole Vosbury & Christina Langston, June 26; Clayton Jones, June 27; Chase Bray, 6-11 p.m. June 28; Clayton Jones, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. June 29; Chase Bray, July 1; Cole Vosbury, July 2; Cole Vosbury and Christina Langston, July 3; Clayton Jones, July 4; Chase Bray, 6-11 p.m. July 5; TBA, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. July 6; Chase Bray, July 8; Cole Vosbury, July 9; Cole Vosbury and Christina Langston, July 10.

TWINE: 1513 Line Ave., Shreveport. 754-4024. All acts are 6:30- 8:30 p.m. unless noted. Hanna Unverzagt, 6-8 p.m. June 25; Karley Aiken, June 27.

2JOHNS STEAK & SEAFOOD: Airline Plaza, 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City. 841-5646. All acts are 6-10 p.m. unless noted. Winston Hall, June 26; Winston Hall, June 27; Hanna Unverzagt, 6-11 p.m. June 28; TBA, 6-11 p.m. July 5; Stan Hoffman, 6-11 p.m. July 6; Drew Ley. July 9; Winston Hall, July 10. VOODOO CAFE: 622 Commerce St., Shreveport. 222-6669. Dylan LeBlanc, 9 p.m. June 28.

| MUSIC/COMEDY | JULY 2: GOLD DOME CONCERT, Brett Michaels: Life Rocks Tour, featuring Irene & The Sleepers, $35 and $55. 7 p.m. Gold Dome, Centenary College, Shreveport.

JULY 12: BAC SONGWRITER CIRCLE SERIES, featuring Buddy Flett, A.J. Haynes, Alexandra McCullough and Daniel Goodwill. Free. 7-9 p.m. Gallery Fine Art Center, 2151 Airline Drive, Suite 201, Bossier City. Call 741-8310 or 741-9192.

JULY 14: HOUSE CONCERT SERIES, featuring Maggie Koerner. 7 p.m. $20. Fairfield Studios, 1510 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. Call 220-0400 or 933-2514.

AUG. 3: JAZZ IN THE PARK, Sponsored by PAC the Park! Joint Venture, this event features local jazz bands, dancers and

| BARS/NIGHTLIFE: Matthew Davidson Band 6:30 p.m. July 2, Superior Grill performers, along with food and arts and crafts venders. Free. 2-7 p.m. Chris Hays Community Park, 4300 Illinois St., Shreveport. Call 673-7814.

AUG. 10: HOUSE CONCERT SERIES, featuring 3 Penny Acre. 7 p.m. $20. Fairfield Studios, 1510 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. Call 220-0400 or 933-2514.

AUG. 18: BEETHOVEN’S MASS IN C, Free. 4 p.m. followed by reception. St. Pius X Catholic Church, 4300 N. Market St., Shreveport. Call 272-0935.

| SPECIAL EVENTS | JUNE 26: ONE ‘L’ OF A NIGHT, The Bossier Arts Council and Landers Fiat present an evening of live music, fine art, appetizing food and the premiere of the Fiat 500L. Free. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Gallery Fine Art Center, 2151 Airline Drive, Suite 200, Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

JUNE 27: HERMAN’S HOUSE, a documentary film about Herman Wallace, a prisoner whose life is changed following a project proposed by artist Jackie Sumell. 7 p.m. Fairfield Studios, 1510 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. Call 219-6099.

JUNE 27, JULY 11, 18, 25 & AUG. 1: 23RD ANNUAL 2013 SUMMER FUN RUN SERIES, presented by the Red River Road Runners, this family-friendly event features 5K runs in eight different zip codes. $5 per race or $30 for the series. All runs start promptly at 6:45 p.m. Schedule: June 27, Hamel’s Memorial Park; July 11, Querbes Park; July 18, Southern Hills Park; July 25, Mamie Hicks Park; Aug. 1, Betty Virginia Park.

JUNE 29: AU CINEMA,The world of film and fashion collide in this runway event featuring the fashion and headpieces of veteran designer Jane Ryder; the show will also feature photography by Mollie Corbett.. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 5-7 p.m. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 218-6593.

JULY 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29: WEST COAST SWING DANCE LESSONS, beginner West Coast swing at 6:30 p.m. and intermediate West Coast swing at 7:30 p.m. $8 per person per class. SandysDance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534.

JULY 3: ROCKIN’ FIREWORKS SHOW, Celebrate Independence Day a day early with a free fireworks display. Free. 9 p.m. Harrah’s Louisiana Downs, Bossier City.

JULY 5 & 19, AUG. 2 & 16, SEPT. 6 & 20: MOVIES AND MOONBEAMS, Enjoy popular movies in an outdoor setting. Schedule: July 5, “Captain America,” 8:30 p.m. RiverView Park; July 19, “Happy Feet 2,” 8:30 p.m. Columbia Park; Aug. 2, “The Odd Life of Timothy Green,” 8 p.m., RiverView Park; Aug. 16, “High School Musical 3,” 8 p.m., Valencia Park; Sept. 6, “The Avengers,” 7:30 p.m., RiverView Park; Sept. 20, “The Lorax,” 7:30 p.m. A.B. Palmer Park.

JULY 6: CROSS LAKE DANCE CLUB MONTHLY DANCE, free dance lesson at 7 p.m., dancing 8-11 p.m. $17 per person, dressy casual. El Karubah Shrine Temple, 6230 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. Call 834-8262.

JULY 6, 13 & 20: STORYBOOK THEATRE, interactive theater for children ages 4 and up, featuring a different children’s book each day. Schedule: July 6, “If you give a Mouse a Cookie”; July 13, “Harold and the Purple Crayon”; July 20, “Llama Llama Time to Share.” $10. 8-11 a.m. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439.

JULY 13: QUOTA CLUB OF SHREVEPORT’S FOURTH ANNUAL ICING ON THE CAKE COMPETITION, Cake artists from around the region will be featured in the competition, which is open to the public for general viewing from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $5 general admission, $20 for an all-access pass to all of the shows and classes of the day. Bossier Parish Community College, Building F, 6220 East Texas St., Bossier City. For details, visit www.QuotaIcingonTheCake.com.

JULY 13-14: SHOP TIL YOU DROP ARTS, CRAFTS AND GIFT SHOW, This show features over 80 booths filled with specialty boutique items, one-of-a-kind handcrafted items, personalized items, tasty foods, small home-based businesses, women and children’s clothing, jewelry and more; door prizes will be given away hourly. $3, children 10 and under are 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 470-6714 or 564-9489.

JULY 19: SEX IN THE CITY, The first fundraiser for “Purchased: Not for Sale” features guest speaker Annie Lobert, founder of Hookers for Jesus. $1,000 per table; $50 seat only ticket. 7 p.m. Shreveport Country Club, 3101 Esplanade Ave., Shreveport. Call 200-0517.

JULY 20: SANDYSDANCE CENTER BEACH BALL 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.

JULY 20: TASTE OF CULTURE, Experience a cultural explosion of the senses related to the cultures that comprise Northwest Louisiana in this benefit for the Multicultural Center of the South. $50, available at www.mccsouth.org. 6:30 p.m. DiamondJacks Casino, 711 DiamondJacks Blvd., Bossier City. Call 678-7777.

JULY 22-26: NCAP MUSICAL THEATER CAMP, Get a taste of everything it takes to put on a musical theater production from set design to dancing and singing in a performance from a musical. $100 per child. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Noel United Methodist Church, 520 Herndon, Shreveport. Call 221-5207.

JULY 27: WILLIAM JOYCE MOVIE MARATHON, Get your fill from dawn to dusk with free screenings of the movies “The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore,” “Robots.” “Meet the Robinsons” and “Rise of the Guardians.” Snacks are available for purchase. Free. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 635-6535.

AUG. 3: JAZZ IN THE PARK, Sponsored by PAC the Park! Joint Venture, this event features local jazz bands, dancers and performers, along with food and arts and crafts venders. Free. 2-7 p.m. Chris Hays Community Park, 4300 Illinois St., Shreveport. Call 673-7814.

AUG. 3: THE HIT MEN, Two of the former stars of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, who performed with Tommy James and the Shondells, Carly Simon, Jim Croce and others, bring the music they helped create in the 1960s through the ’80s to life. $35, $30 and $25. 8 p.m. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Call 226-8555.

AUG. 9: MINDLESS BEHAVIOR, The teen R&B/pop sensation brings their “All Around the World” tour to town. $83-$213. 7 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Drive, Bossier City. Call 747-2501.

AUG. 12-27: 2013 TBT POKER RALLY, The Best of Times magazine is hosting its third annual contest to benefit the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana; contestants will visit five local businesses to p ick up sealed envelopes containing poker cards, and prize winners are determined by the highest-ranking five-card poker hand. Free. Call 636-5510.

AUG. 15: BOSSIER CHAMBER SHOOT-OUT, a sporting clay event with four-man teams. Mulligans,$10/pair per person; raffle tickets $10, members $100 individual entry, non-members $125 individual entry. Registration 8 a.m., shotgun start 9 a.m., fish fry and skills contest at noon, awards ceremony $1 p.m. Los Paloma Shooting Range and Event Center, 900 Seven Pines Road, Benton.

SEPT. 21: CHIMPANZEE DISCOVERY DAYS, the only regularly scheduled opportunities for the public to visit the chimpanzee sanctuary. Free, but guests are encouraged to bring a contribution of food for the chimps. Theme: Me & My Dad, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Following Chimpanzee Discovery Days, visitors are invited to attend Chimp Chat and Chew, which includes a behind-the-scenes hayride tour of the sanctuary, lunch and a presentation by one of the staff. Chimp Chat and Chew dates are Sept. 21 and Nov. 16 beginning at noon; $40 adults, $20 children; reservations required. Chimp Haven, 13600 Chimpanzee Place, Keithville. Call 925-9575 for directions and information.

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.

EVERY SATURDAY AND TUESDAY THROUGH AUG. 31: FARMERS’ MARKET, with more than 150 booths of locally grown produce, meat, honey and plants as well as delicious artisan food products, arts and crafts, and Market Café. 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 31 (except for June 22); 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays. Festival Plaza on Saturdays, east end of Festival Plaza on Tuesdays, downtown Shreveport. Call 455-5788.

EVERY SATURDAY: YOGIE AND FRIENDS EXOTIC CAT SANCTUARY, Louisiana’s only rescue for abused, neglected and unwanted big, exotic cats is open every Saturday from noon-5 p.m. weather permitting until November. Yogie and Friends, 128 Fob Lane, Frierson. Call 795-9455.

EVERY SATURDAY: 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.

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.

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: DETOUR DOWNTOWN RUN/ WALK/BIKE/CRAWL CLUB, Each week, Detour members will meet at Overtime Sports Bar and then run/ walk/bike as fast/far as one would like down Clyde Fant Parkway then head back to Overtime Sports Bar for free non-alcoholic beverages and great drink and food specials. Detour Downtown provides an opportunity to stay active, connect with friends, network and meet new people. 6 p.m. Wednesdays. 200 Travis St., Shreveport. Call 673-0048 or visit http://www.shreveporthappyhour.com/detour/.

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.

ONGOING: YOGA CLASSES, in the style of Krishnamacarya; all levels welcome. Class fee is by donation. Mondays, 5:45-6:45 p.m., Thursdays, 8-9 a.m. All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 9449 Ellerbe Road. Call 210-7203.

| THEATER/PERFORMANCE | JUNE 27-29: “WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?,” River City Rep presents Edward Albee’s masterful play that examines a couple during a searing night of dangerous fun and games. $35. 7:30 p.m. June 26-29, 3 p.m. June 30. East Bank Theatre, 3201 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 868-5888.

JUNE 27-30, JULY 5-7, 11-14: “COMPANY,” Stephen Sondheim’s musical about a middle-aged bachelor who spends his time observing the relationships of his married, engaged and divorced friends. $22. 8 p.m. June 27-29, July 5-6, 11-13; 2 p.m. June 30, July 7 and 14. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439.

JUNE 28- 30, JULY 5-7: “9 TO 5,” Presented by Stage Center, this musical is based on the hit comedy movie about three industrious secretaries who devise an ingenious way of dealing with their chauvinistic boss, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton.

| BARS/NIGHTLIFE: Karley Aiken June 27, Twine $20 adults, $18 seniors and students. 7:30 p.m. June 28-29, July 5-6; 3 p.m. June 30 and July 7. Marjorie Lyons Playhouse, Centenary College campus, Shreveport. Call 218-9978.

JULY 1-20: ACADEMY OF CHILDREN’S THEATRE’S MUSICAL THEATER AND ACTING CAMP, Children ages 5-14 will receive instruction in voice, acting, dance and scene painting, culminating in a production by campers of the musical “Annie, Junior” on July 19-20. $400; campers will have to provide a valid insurance card and a sack lunch daily. Registration forms are available at East Bank Theatre. Call 426-8743.

JULY 12-14: “SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE,” presented by Stage Center’s School of Performing Arts. $15 adults, $12 children. 7 p.m. July 12, 2 and 7 p.m. July 13; 3 p.m. July 14. Marjorie Lyons Playhouse, Centenary College campus, Shreveport. Call 218-9978.

JULY 12-14, 19-21, 26-28: LES MISERABLES, Victor Hugo’s sprawling novel comes to life in this musical extravaganza. $22 adults, $18 seniors and military, $12 children and students. 7:30 p.m. July 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27; 3 p.m. July 14, 21 & 28. Emmett Hook Center, 550 Common St., Shreveport. Call 429-6885.

AUG. 1-3: “THE CIVIL WAR,” presented by Stage Center. $25. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1 and 2, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3. Emmett Hook Center, 550 Common St., Shreveport. Call 218-9978.

AUG. 8-11: “INTO THE WOODS,” The SLT Academy senior musical takes a unique look at classic fairy tales, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, $22. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8-10, 2 p.m. Aug. 11. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport, Call 424-4439.

| ART/EXHIBITS: ‘Mystery in Stone’ Through June 29, Norsworthy Gallery

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