| Art/Exhibits

June 24: Artist Entrepreneurial Training Exhibition, Celebrate The Graduation Of 11 Artists From The Arts Entrepreneurial Intensive Training Class As A Part Of The Srac Common Culture Week. The Event Is From 5 To 6:45 P.M. At Central Artstation.

June 24: Collectors Meet And Greet/”The Art Of Collecting” Panel Discussion, Learn About Collecting Area Art At The Free Public Panel With A Meet And Greet Preceding. Meet And Greet Starts At 5 P.M. And The Panel Begins At 7 P.M. At The Central Artstation. These Events Are A Part Of The Srac Common Culture Week.

June 25: Marilyn Couch Visual Art Exhibition, See This Unique Exhibit That Weaves Images Within The Painting As The Brush Strokes Both Hide And Reveal Aspects Within Scenes That Could Be Possibly Overlooked. The Show Is From 5:30 To 8:30 P.M. At Artspace And Is A Part Of The Srac Common Culture Week.

June 26: Nadine Charity Literary Art Exhibition, Described As A Show In Flux, Nadine Has Created A Truly Interactive Show That Asks The Public To Interpret Then Finish Her Thoughts By Leaving Suggestions That Will Be Incorporated Into Large Printed Works. The Exhibit Is From 5:30 To 8:30 P.M. At Artspace And Is A Part Of The Srac Common Culture Week.

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 27: Common Culture Week, Shreveport Regional Arts Council Brings Together Art Critics, Art Collectors And Artists Together For A Week. Go To Shrevearts.Org To Learn More.

Through June 30: Hoover Watercolor Society Annual Spring Show, View The 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 Ninth-Graders 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/.

July 13-17: Pyscho Cycled, This Summer Program Teaches Students To Find A Way Using Found Items To Express Creativity Outside The Typical Sphere Of Thinking. Using What An Artist Has On Hand Will Be A Main Theme In The Session. To Register, Go To 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.

July 27-31: Robinson Film Center Comedy Camp, Students Grades 6-12 Are Welcome To Use Their Comedic Chops To Write And Star In A Short Comedy Film. To Register, Go To Bossierarts.Org/.wordpress1/summercamps2015/

Through July 31: 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.

Through July 31: Emerging Artist Hannah Cooper Mccauley, The Bossier Arts Council Is Proud To Host The Fantastical Artworks Of Hannah Cooper Mccauley. The Emerging Artist Gallery Is A Project Of The Bac And Hours Are 11 A.M. To 5 P.M. Tuesday Through Saturday. For More Information, Go To Www.Bossierarts.Org Or Call 741-8310.

Through July 31: Ashley Wachal Works, Will Be On Display In Boomtown Casino’s 1800 Prime Steakhouse.

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.

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 Each 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.

Great Raft Brewing: Located At 1251 Dalzell, Shreveport. Open Every Thursday And Friday From 4 To 9 P.M. And Saturday From Noon To 9 P.M. Free Tours Are Available At 1 P.M., 2 P.M., And 3 P.M. On Saturday. Join Great Raft Brewing On July 4 From 11 A.M. To 10 P.M. To Celebrate All Things Independent With Local Food Vendors, Music, Pop Up Record Store And A Brewbq From Bohemian Pork. Evening Concerts From 5 To 9 P.M.

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.

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. Jerry Beach Blues Jam Every Monday Night. Kandu June 26; Funhouse, July 3; Kandu, July 4; July 6; Seaman & Sands, July 10; Kandu, July 11; Kandu, July 17; Kandu, July 18; Seaman & Sands, July 24; Lost Boys, July 25; Kandu, July 31.

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.; Kevin & Dustin Welch, July 12; Eric Taylor, July 26; Raina Rose, Sept. 13. Go To Shreveporthouseconcerts.Org/.

Strange Brew: 235 Wall St., Shreveport. Cory Branan, June 28. Tickets $10.

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: 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. Centurylink Center, Bossier City. 747-2501. Go To 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. Go To 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. 8 P.M. To Purchase Tickets, Call 226-8555.

Aug. 28 - 30: Ark-La-Tex Music Heritage Festival, This Free Festival Showcases Local Music Heritage With Local And Regional Talent. 50 Bands Over The Three-Day Festival In The Red River District In Shreveport. Dates And Times: Aug. 28 5 To 10 P.M.; Aug. 29 10 A.M. To 10 P.M.; Aug. 30 10 A.M. To 6 P.M.

Sept. 25: “RIcKy Nelson Remembered,” Nelson’s Twin Sons Relive The Music And Memories In Their Multi-Media Show Features Hit Songs Like “Travelin’ Man” And “Hello, Mary Lou.” Show Starts At 8 P.M. Call 226-8555.

| Special Events

Thursdays Through June 25: 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. 4 To 7 P.M. And Concerts 5 P.M. To 8 P.M. Ukulele Gumbo, June 25. Greenleaf Park.

June 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. Contact The Bossier Council On Aging Activity Director At 741-8302.

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 About Head Injuries, Abuse Of Performance Enhancing 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.

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/.

June 27: Get Hooked On Fishing Day, This Free Event Includes Education On Casting, Boat Safety, Fish Identification, And Pier Fishing. All Children 18 Years Or Younger Are Invited To Join. Registration Starts At 7:45 A.M. At Early Williamson Park In Oil City. Activities Are From 8 A.M. To Noon. Call 218-6761 Or Go To Www.Caddo.Org.

June 27: Speakeasy Bash; This Shreveport Little Theatre Fundraiser Will Host The Cast And Crew Of The “Chicago,” The Musical As Well As Dancing, Karaoke And Bathtub Gin. The Fun Starts At 8 P.M. At The Secret Location: Bayou Some Junque Cafe & Bar, 315 Lake St., Shreveport. Tickets Are $25 And Can Be Purchased At The Door With The Password “jazz.”

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 8: Barksdale Commanders Assembly, A Luncheon Geared To Provide The Community With Insight Into The Day-To-Day Operations For Major Commands On Base. The Luncheon Begins At 11:30 A.M. At The Hilton Garden Inn, Bossier City. Tickets At $35, And Corporate Packages Are $30. Call 746-0252 Or Go To Www.Bossierchamber.Com To Purchase Tickets.

July 9, 16, 23, 30: Biology & Art Exploration Program, Four Days With Four Different Themes Tying Biology And Art Together To Help Children 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.

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.

Fridays Through July 24: Mall St. Vincent South Highland Summer Market, Every Friday From 5 To 9 P.M. Under A Large Tent In The Mall St. Vincent Parking Lot, The Community Can Enjoy 20 Of The Area’s Most Talented Chefs, Gardeners, Artists And Handcrafters.

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. 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, 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 Three-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 [email protected].

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.

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.

Every Sunday Through Aug. 30, Shopping And Music Come Together During This Summer Concert Series At King’s Antique Mall, Located At 133 King’s Highway. Every Sunday A Local Artist Will Perform A Free Concert To Patrons From 2 To 6 P.M. Stores Hours On Sundays Are Noon To 6 P.M. Confirmed Artists Include Lane Rogers, June 28; Haley Brooke, July 12.

Every Thursday: Zumba Fitness Class, Join The Party With Instructor Katie Ours Tapis. $7 Per Person, Workout Attire. Sandysdance Center, 111 Dalton St., Suite 400, Shreveport. Call 465-4534 Or Go To Www.Sandysdance.Com.

First Sunday Of Each Month: Highland Open Studio Tour, Artist Workshops And Galleries Are Open For Your Perusal With Art To Make And Buy. Free. 10 A.M. To 3 P.M. Tours Start At 436 Topeka St. Go To Www. Restorehighland.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).

| Theater/Performance

June 24-28: “True West,” Sam Shepars’ American Classic Comes To The East Bank Theater During Its Limited Run. Showtime Is 7:30 P.M. With The Sunday Show At 3 P.M. Tickets Are $35 Call 868-5888 Or Go To Www. Brownpapertickets.Com.

July 15-Aug. 2: “Chicago” The Musical, Presented By Shreveport Little Theatre. 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.

July 17-18: “The Face Of Emmett Till,” This True To Life Dramatization Of An Inspirational Story Set In 1955 Mississippi Comes To Life At The East Bank Theater, Located At 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. The Show Starts At 7:30 P.M. And Tickets Are $12 At The Door. Children Under 5 Are Not Allowed.