ENTERTAINMENT/FUN/THEATER/DANCE/MUSIC/CASINOS

| ART/EXHIBITS |

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 673-6535.

JULY 13-AUG. 17: “SIGNS AND SYMBOLS,” exhibit by Gwen Norsworthy. 1-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 12-4 p.m. Saturday, and also by appointment. Norsworthy Fine Art Gallery, 214 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 424-6764.

JULY 14-AUG. 2: “EXCELLENCE IN ART,” an exhibit of original artworks by Caddo Parish educators. Reception 2-4 p.m. July 14. Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. West Wing Gallery, Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. Call 632-2020.

JULY 16-AUG. 17: “DANIEL CASSITY AND MARLENE WATERS,” art exhibit. Free. East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

JULY 16-AUG. 17: “WHITNEY CASKEY,” art exhibit. Free. Emerging Artist Gallery, East Bank Gallery, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

JULY 18: TNT EXPRESS, Every third Thursday of the month this trolley tour takes visitors to downtown art, cultural

| ART/EXHIBITS: ‘Panchromatic’ Through July 15, Gallery Fine Art Center 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 673-6535.

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. Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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 673-6535.

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 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 17: “THE FINE ARTS EXHIBIT OF SENA H. McWILLIAMS,” McWilliams is a painter who draws inspiration from her surroundings, working primarily in oil to express the world. Reception 1-3 p.m. July 13. Free. Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 3201 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. Call 861-7615. Visit www.karpeles.com.

THROUGH JULY 20: “EPIC,” This exhibition is based on artwork from the animated 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 673-6535.

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 673-6535.

THROUGH JULY 27: “MOONHAVEN: LAIR OF THE LEAFMEN,” an interactive playground designed as the Lair of the Leafmen in the Fun-a-torium, which is transformed with larger-than-life wind chimes, swings, a clothespin seesaw and more. Price to be determined. Fun-a-torium at artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

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 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. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 3201 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. Call 861-7615. Visit www.karpeles.com.

THROUGH SEPT. 15: “THE ILLUSION OF REALITY,” This is the first traveling exhibition to combine the fool-theeye 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.

THROUGH OCT. 27: 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.

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,

| BARS/NIGHTLIFE: Hanna Unverzagt 6-11 p.m. July 20, 2Johns Steak & Seafood 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.

| 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.

BREAK-N-RUN: 9447 Mansfield Road, Shreveport. 687-5556. Acts are 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 9th Floor Reunion, July 20.

BUFFALO WILD WINGS: 375 Boardwalk Blvd., No. L, Louisiana Boardwalk, Bossier City, 752-3801. Louisiana Crossroads, July 13; A.J. and the Two Tone Blues Band, July 20.

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.

CHICKY’S BOOM BOOM ROOM: 205 Texas St., Shreveport. 828-2846. The Blue Shadows “The Last Waltz,” July 27.

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. The Side fx, July 12.

MUDDY WATERS SPORTS BAR: 5000 Benton Road, Bossier City. 741-7635. The Pace, July 12; Eric Craig Band, Aug. 3; Beaux Atkins, Aug. 10; Jared Bridges, Aug. 17.

NAKED BEAN CAFÉ: 451 Kings Hwy., Shreveport. 864-2999. 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; Zilla and the Inserts, 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/Americano, 6:30-9 p.m. July 18; Heitor Crespo, 7-10 p.m. July 19; “Only on the Weekend,” 8-10 p.m. July 20; Charli Gentry live show, 6-7 p.m. July 22; Bill and Pam’s acoustic jam, 5:30-9:30 p.m. July 24; IRS Project Jazz Trio, 7-8 p.m. July 25; Paul Sloboda show, 8-10 p.m. July 26; Bill Allen’s oldies show, 7-10 p.m. July 27.

RUSTIC COWBOY: 12780 Mansfield Road, Shreveport. 775- 5327. All acts are 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. unless otherwise stated. Open mic acoustic jam with J.P., July 11; Big Joe Matthews, July 12 & 13; open mic acoustic jam with J.P., 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. July 18; Bastion Cavalier, July 19; karaoke/ladies’ night, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. July 20; open acoustic jam with J.P., July 25.

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

STRANGE BREW: 235 Wall St., Shreveport. 222-2337. Six Market Blvd., July 19.

SUPERIOR GRILL: 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-3243. All acts are 6:30-10 p.m. The Jimmy Wooten Band, July 13; Nautilus Duo, July 14; Jimmy Wooten Band, July 16; The Roscoes, July 17; The Caravan, July 18; Cole Vosbury Band, July 19; Keith Horton Band, July 20; Bayou Boogie, July 21; Jimmy Wooten Band, July 23; What the Funk, July 11 and 25.

| BARS/NIGHTLIFE: Louisiana Crossroads July 13, Buffalo Wild Wings Bossier City

| BARS/NIGHTLIFE: Karley Aiken 6:30 p.m. July 11, Twine

SUPERIOR’S STEAKHOUSE: 855 Pierremont Road, Suite 120, Shreveport. 869-3243. All acts are 6-10 p.m. unless noted. Cole Vosbury & Christina Langston, July 10; Clayton Jones, July 11; Chase Bray, 6-11 p.m. July 12; Clayton Jones, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. July 13; Chase Bray, July 15; Cole Vosbury, July 16; Cole Vosbury and Christina Langston, July 17; Clayton Jones, July 18; Chase Bray, 6-11 p.m. July 19; Cole Vosbury, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. July 20; Chase Bray, July 22; Cole Vosbury, July 23; Cole Vosbury and Christina Langston, July 24.

TWINE: 1513 Line Ave., Shreveport. 754-4024. All acts are 6:30- 8:30 p.m. unless noted. Karley Aiken, July 11; Hanna Unverzagt, July 13; Zhailon Livingston and Drew Ley, 5-7 p.m. July 14; Hanna Unverzagt, July 18; Meridith Bachman, July 20; Zhailon Livingston and Drew Ley, 5-7 p.m. July 21; Karley Aiken, July 25; Hanna Unverzagt, July 27; Zhailon Livingston and Drew Ley, 5-7 p.m. July 28.

2JOHNS STEAK & SEAFOOD: Airline Plaza, 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City. 841-5646. All acts are 6-10 p.m. unless noted. Winston Hall, July 10; Winston Hall and Chris Allen, July 11; Drew Ley, 6-11 p.m. July 12; Professor Porkchop, 6-11 p.m. July 13; Drew Ley, 6-11 p.m. July 16; Winston Hall, July 17; Winston Hall and Chris Allen, July 18; Drew Ley, 6-11 p.m. July 19; Hanna Unverzagt, 6-11 p.m. July 20; Drew Ley, July 23; Winston Hall, July 24.

| MUSIC/COMEDY | 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 12 & 13: ARK-LA-TEX SINGS, Enjoy dinner and a live music show featuring area entertainers. $25, reservations required. 7:15 p.m. Media Star Entertainment, 1258 Dalzell St., Shreveport. Call 560-5662.

| ARTS/EXHIBITS: ‘The Fine Arts Exhibit of Sena H. McWilliams’ Through July 17, Karpeles Manuscript Museum

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

JULY 18: IAN QUIET, a performance of Quiet’s unique mixture of dance, performance, music, video, spoken word and themes that have inspired him in the past and inspires the present and future. 7 p.m. Gallery Fine Art Center, 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

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. 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. 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. 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 |

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: July 11, Querbes Park; July 18, Southern Hills Park; July 25, Mamie Hicks Park; Aug. 1, Betty Virginia Park.

JULY 13 & 20: STORYBOOK THEATRE, interactive theater for children ages 4 and up, featuring a different children’s book each day. Schedule: 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 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 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 19, AUG. 2 & 16, SEPT. 6 & 20: MOVIES AND MOONBEAMS, Enjoy popular movies in an outdoor setting. Schedule: 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 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 21: KREWE OF ELDERS PARTY, with entertainment by The Classics, door prizes, 50/50 raffle, cash bar, snacks and more. $6 members, $10 non-members. 1:30-5:30 p.m. American Legion Post No. 14, 5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. Call 752-9175 or 631-8865.

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 noon. Noel United Methodist Church, 520 Herndon, Shreveport. Call 221-5207.

JULY 23-25: AMERICAN JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION DAVID TOMS FOUNDATION SHREVEPORT JUNIOR, golf tournament for boys and girls. Tournament fee: $280. Southern Trace Country Club, 200 Southern Trace Parkway, Shreveport. To register, visit www.ajga. org.

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

| ARTS/EXHIBITS: ‘The Exquisite Photography of Brian M. Buckner’ July 20-Aug. 24, Karpeles Manuscript Museum St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

JULY 27: BOSSIER SUMMER SPEAKER SERIES, J. Ryan reads from his book, “What If Furniture Could Fly,” free kids’ activity and book signing. 2-4 p.m. Gallery Fine Art Center, 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City.

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. 10: SANDYSDANCE CENTER MARGARITAVILLE DROP IN AND DANCE PARTY, featuring 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.

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 pick up sealed envelopes containing poker cards, and prizewinners are determined by the highest-ranking fivecard 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 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 behindthe-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.

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: 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 |

JULY 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. July 11-13; 2 p.m. July 14. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439.

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, 16-21: “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, 16-20; 3 p.m. July 14 and 21. Emmett Hook Center, 550 Common St., Shreveport. Call 429-6885.

JULY 16: 12TH ANNUAL BRAVO AWARDS, Shreveport Little Theatre and Academy host this event honoring SLT’s 91st season volunteer casts, production crews and graduating seniors. $25. Social hour with cash bar at 6 p.m., seated dinner at 7 p.m. with presentations and acting awards following dinner. East Ridge County Cub ballroom, 1000 Stewart Drive, Shreveport. Call 424-4439.

JULY 17: “THE SECRET GARDEN,” presented by the Hampstead Theatrical Group. Free. 6 p.m. East Bank Theatre, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 741-8310.

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.

AUG. 8-11: “STICK FLY,” An affluent African-American family gathers at their Martha’s Vineyard home for the weekend, and brothers Kent and Flip have each brought their respective ladies home to meet the parents for the first time; presented by Mahogany Ensemble Theatre. $15 general admission, $10 senior citizens and students. 8 p.m. Aug. 8-10, 2 p.m. Aug. 11. East Bank Theatre, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 759-7894.

THROUGH JULY 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.

| BARS/NIGHTLIFE: Alexandra McCullough 9-11 p.m. each Thursday, Stir

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