| ART/EXHIBITS

JUNE 11: MARLENE YU’S THE CRYSTAL REEF SERIES, The final exhibition of the Lucky Sevens at Bossier Art Council’s East Bank Gallery through July 31. The opening reception is from 2 to 4 p.m.

THROUGH JUNE 26: “THE ART OF HOSPICE: GRACE BEFORE DYING” EXHIBIT, This exhibit seeks to educate the community to work together to improve end of life care by capturing the energy and vitality of hospice professionals and their patients with displays of photo/text panels and handmade quilts. The exhibit is in the West Wing gallery at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is free. Visit www.laexhibitmuseum.weebly.com.

THROUGH JUNE 30: HOOVER WATERCOLOR SOCIETY ANNUAL SPRING SHOW, View the beautiful works of watercolor painted by regional artists at the Norsworthy Fine Arts Gallery located at 214 Texas St. in Shreveport. Gallery hours 1 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

JULY 6-10: POP & MOTION ART CAMP, a unique experience for sixth-to ninthgraders who love pop art. Our Pop & Motion program encourages the exploration of each student’s creativity and vision. All supplies are provided, but campers must bring their own lunch. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bossier Arts Council. bossierarts.org/wordpress1/ summercamps2015/.

THROUGH JULY 26: MASTERWORKS FROM THE INTERNATIONAL GUILD OF REALISM, intended to recognize achievement in realism and resulting in a traveling museum exhibition. R.W. Norton Art Gallery.

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. R.W. Norton.

THROUGH AUG. 30: “NATURAL LOUISIANA,” Photography exhibit by Ronnie Maum, Shelby Townsend and Toni Townsend, in the front lobby of Magale Library on the Centenary College campus. Free and open to the public. Call 869-5047.

FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH: SHREVEPORT WRITERS CLUB, Writers from all stages of life in all genres and styles of writing meet to share their thoughts in written form with other people who love words; guests welcome. Free. 10 a.m. to noon. Bossier Arts Council Annex, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

| BARS/NIGHTLIFE

2JOHNS STEAK & SEAFOOD: 2151 Airline Dr., Bossier City. 841-5646. 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Drew Ley, Tuesdays and Fridays; Winston Hall, Wednesdays; Winston Hall & Chris Allen “Jazz Night,” Thursdays.

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.

BEAR’S ON FAIRFIELD: 1401 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. 272- 1643. Tickets available at Ticketweb.com. Givers, July 4.

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 close Monday through Saturday.

EL PORTRILLO MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 6614 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Wayne’s FM Karaoke, 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays.

FROG’S BREATH SALOON: 1984 Airline Drive, Bossier City. You Can Be a Star Karaoke, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday.

FLYING HEART BREWING, located at 700 Barksdale Blvd. in Bossier City housed in a historic building that was once home to Bossier City’s Fire House No. 6. The tasting room is open eat Friday and Saturday from 4 to 9 p.m. and tours available at 3:30 p.m. Tours cost $5 and include a pint of flight at the end of the tour. Guests must be 21 or older.

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

HANGAR 21: 616 Commerce St. Shreveport. 221-0064. Shows start at 10 p.m. unless otherwise stated. The Ian Quiet Band & Madaline with Channel 8, 10 p.m. June 12; Element A440 Tour Stop, June 16.

LEE’S: 639 E. Kings Highway, Shreveport. 861-2151. Acts are 8 p.m. to midnight weekdays, 9 p.m. Fridays and 9:30 p.m. Saturdays. Kandu June 13, 20, 26; Jerry Beach Blues Jam June 15, 22, 29; Funhouse June 12; Thundermouse June 19.

MUDDY WATERS SPORTS BAR: 5000 Benton Road, Bossier City. 741-7635.

NOBLE SAVAGE: 417 Texas St., Shreveport. 221-1781. Open 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dirty Redd’s Jam Session featuring area artists playing all around good music every Thursday from 8 p.m. to midnight.

RISTORANTE GIUSEPPE: 4800 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869- 4548. Jazziana, 7 p.m. every Friday and Saturday.

SHREVEPORT HOUSE CONCERT SERIES: 1508 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. 670-3567. Shows begin at 7 p.m.; Soul Track Mind, June 21; Kevin & Dustin Welch, July 12; Eric Taylor, July 26; Raina Rose, Sept. 13. Go to shreveporthouseconcerts.org/.

SUPERIOR GRILL: 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-3243. Live music on the patio 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

SUPERIOR’S STEAKHOUSE: 855 Pierremont Road No. 120, Shreveport. 219-4123. 6 to 10 p.m. Kenny Bill Stinson on Wednesdays and Fridays; Haley Brooke on Thursdays; Nathaniel Hooten on Saturdays.

THE BRASS MONKEY: 3104 Youree Dr, Shreveport. 754- 4231. Shows start at 9 p.m.

THE OFFICE: 1303 Shreveport Barksdale Hwy., Shreveport. 216-3346. Happy hour every day 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Featuring $2 domestics, $2.50 imports and $6 Patron and Jameson.

THE STAGE AT SILVER STAR: Live entertainment. Gates open at 7 p.m. unless stated otherwise. 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. Call 752-3633. Schedule: Kentucky Headhunters, June 12; Doug Stone, June 27; Dustin Lynch, July 10; Josh Abbot Band, Aug. 14; Neal McCoy, Aug. 20.

TIKI BAR: 639 E. Kings Hwy., Shreveport. 868-6355.

TREJOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 5795 N. Market, Shreveport. 929-0299. Wayne’s FM Karaoke, 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays.

| MUSIC/COMEDY

JULY 9: THE EAGLES, $45-$179. 8 p.m. at the CenturyLink Center, Bossier City. 747-2501. For tickets, visit www.livenation.com.

JULY 21: BRIT FLOYD – 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. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. Visit www.ticketmaster.com or call the box office at 841-4196 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

AUG. 14: HOTEL CALIFORNIA, Enjoy this dynamic show saluting the music of The Eagles. This show kicks off The Strand’s 31st season. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. June 8 by calling 226-8555.

| SPECIAL EVENTS

JUNE 11: SHREVEPORT GREEN’S FEAST AT PROVENANCE, Shreveport Green’s annual fundraiser held at Greenleaf Park at Provenance Community. This is a farm-totable experience and will be held in conjunction with the June 11 farmers market. 6:30 p.m. Go to www.shreveportgreen.org.

JUNE 11: MORE ALIKE THAN DIFFERENT: STORIES OF INCLUSION/EXCLUSION, Ten racially diverse Shreveport locals gather to share personal stories about what it means to belong in a one-time storytelling event. 7 p.m. at the Central ARTSTATION 801 Crockett St.

JUNE 12: H FOR HIP CHECK – TWIN CITY KNOCKERS VS. THE VENDETTAS, Come see the area’s only Roller Derby League go head to head with The Vendettas. The match starts at 7 p.m. at the Bossier Civic Center. $10 for advanced tickets; $15 at the door; $6 for children 6-12. Partial proceeds will benefit the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse of NWLA.

JUNE 13: BOOK SIGNING FOR “THE FIXER,” Local Author Terry L. Harris and Ron Lepow of Cuban Liquors have teamed up for a book signing of ‘The Fixer’ and a whiskey tasting event, The whiskey is the main characters favorite hard to find whiskey. 3 to 5 p.m. at Cuban Liquor, 928 Pierremont Road, Shreveport.

JUNE 13: SAVE SEEDS FOR FOOD FUTURE, Learn which seeds from this year’s vegetable garden plants you should save to plant for next year’s growing season as well as other gardening tips. Free and open to the public. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Valencia Park Community Center Garden 1800 Viking Drive, Shreveport.

JUNE 12, 26: LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTH LOUISIANA, Bossier residents of 60 years and older are invited to this free service that provides on site attorneys to assist with preparation of discussion with any legal services. Both sessions are from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bossier Council on Aging, located at 706 Beark at Drive. Contact the Bossier Council on Aging activity director at 741-8302.

JUNE 13: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR AUDITIONS, Seeking actors, singers, dancers age 16 or older. Open call for dancers begins at 2 p.m.; singers for principal characters start at 4:30 p.m. Principal character auditions are appointment only; email stagecenterla@ gmail.com or call/text 990-9799. All auditions are held at Stage Center Studios at the Highland Center, located at 520 Olive Street, Ste. A-01. Bring a non-returnable headshot and resume.

JUNE 13: WOMEN VETERANS RETREAT, Overton Brooks VA Medical Center will host the retreat from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at University of Phoenix, located at the Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier City. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. The retreat will provide information regarding career services, family services, benefits and health and wellness. RSVP by calling Linda Resendez at 990-4420 or email linda. resendez@va.gov.

JUNE 13: CINDERELLA LUNCHEON, Come join Cinderella and Prince Charming at the Woman’s Department Club, 802 Margaret Place for lunch. There will be two seatings prior to Shreveport Little Theatre production of Cinderella Kids. Noon seating is prior to the 2 p.m. show, and 2:30 p.m. seating is prior to the 5 p.m. show. $30 for admission theater ticket not included. Call 222- 4186 for reservations.

JUNE 14: 2015 RED RIVER REGION, SCCA, SOLO (AUTOCROSS), Registration, tech inspection and course walking begin at 8 a.m. at the dead end of Coleman Street in Bossier City. A mandatory drivers’ meeting at 9:30 a.m The first car out at 10 a.m. Entry fee is $20 for novices and SCCA members and $30 for experienced non-members. There’s no charge for non-competitors. Call John Lieberman 687-1507 or jlieberman37@comcast.net.

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 19-21: LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL FESTIVAL, Featuring national and local talent accompanied with an array of food, art and craft selections held in Festival Plaza in Shreveport. Admission is $5 Friday before 6 p.m.; $10 after 6 p.m.; Saturday $10 all day; Sunday $10 all day; children 5 and younger get in free.

JUNE 20: ANNUAL AUTHOR FAIR, Hosted by the Shreve Memorial Library, this year’s fair theme is Comic Fest, which will focus on bringing local creators of comics, graphic novels, science fiction and fantasy together with readers. The fair will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hamilton/South Caddo branch located at 211 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop.

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.

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, Highway 3049,12797 Main St., Highway 3049, Gilliam. The festivities begin at 9 a.m. and is free to the public.

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 performanceenhancing 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. 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. Go to www. slidethecity.com/events/shreveport/.

JULY 3: NEW TEACHERS LUNCHEON, Help welcome and recognize all of the new Bossier Parish teachers. Lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn & Homewood Suites Bossier. Sponsorships are $100 and are available to business to help teacher with start-up materials for the classroom. Go to www.bossierchamber.com.

JULY 4: KTBS/KPXJ CW 21 SEVENTH ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL, Fun for the entire family with a fireworks show, food from local vendors, and a children’s area plus great entertainment. Entertainment starts at 4 p.m. in Festival Plaza with fireworks at 9 p.m.

JULY 9, 16, 23 & 30: BIOLOGY & ART EXPLORATION PROGRAM, Four days with four different themes tying biology and art together to help kids learn in a fun environment that challenges both the right and left brain. The series is from 9 a.m. to noon at the Rainforest Art Foundation’s Young Artist Gallery located at 710 Travis St., Shreveport. Admission is free, and parents are required to be present with children. Activities are designed for children ages 3-10, but all ages welcome. Call 717-9111

TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS THROUGH AUG. 29: SHREVEPORT FARMERS MARKET, with 140 booths of locally grown produce, meat, honey, plants, artisan food products and Market Cafe. The farmers market takes place in Festival Plaza at 101 Crockett St. from Market Street to Commerce Street. Saturday markets take place from 7 a.m. to noon from May 30-Aug. 29 with the exception of June 20. Tuesday markets are 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. from June 2-July 14 at the east end of Festival Plaza featuring homegrown fruits, vegetables and meats.

JULY 18: TASTE OF CULTURE, presented by the Multicultural Center of the South, Celebrate a cultural tapestry through the flavor, sights, and sounds for the many ethnicity represented in Northwest Louisiana. 6 to 9 p.m. DiamondJacks Casino.

JULY 25: PARKVIEW SCHOOL REUNION, Classes 1900-65 are welcome to join the festivities beginning at 1 p.m. at Lakeview United Methodist Church (formerly Park Avenue Methodist Church). Please bring any school pictures, Caddo Mission, churches and the neighborhood. No alcohol please. Hosted by West End Kids. Please see the West End Kids Facebook page for more information.

JULY 27-AUG. 7: BROADWAY BOUND: MAGIC, This six-day summer camp is for children ages 6-15 and runs from 1 to 4 p.m. To make an appointment for your child to enroll, please download and complete the enrollment packet on www.stagecenterla.com The cost is $200 and enrollment will be accepted until July 11.

AUG. 1: BOSSIER CITY FARMERS MARKET, Supporting all local business in the Bossier City, Shreveport and surrounding Northern Louisiana areas, this farmers market will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday from Aug. 1 to Dec. 19 in the Pierre Bossier Mall parking lot.

AUG. 3: AMERICAN JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION/SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER SPORTS COMMISSION/DAVID TOMS FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT, You and your 3-person team will join a AJGA junior player, allowing you to play a competitive ground of golf with one of the future stars of the game. Tournament hosted by Southern Trace Country Club. Schedule of events include 6:30 a.m. driving range opens; 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. registration and breakfast; 8 a.m. shotgun start; 1 p.m. lunch and awards. Email dneslon@ajga.org.

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.

THURSDAYS THROUGH JUNE 25, 20: 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. James Pendley, June 11; Christina Langston Band, June 18; Ukulele Gumbo June 25.

| THEATER/PERFORMANCE

JUNE 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 13, 14: “DISNEY’S CINDERELLA KIDS,” A production for young performers and a young audience, this timeless fairy tale becomes a new audience favorite. Performances are scheduled for 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. for Saturday with a 2 p.m. show on Sunday at the Shreveport Little Theatre, located at 812 Margaret Place. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased online at shreveportlittletheatre.com, at the box office from noon to 4 p.m. weekdays, or by Calling 424-4439.

JULY 15-AUG. 2: “CHICAGO” THE MUSICAL, presented by Shreveport Little Theatre & Academy. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. except Sunday shows that start at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 and go on sale June 30. call 424-4439 or shreveportlittletheatre.com.