| ART/EXHIBITS

THROUGH JULY 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 11-28: “INDIGENOUS IMAGES,” Artists Bill Bryant, Charlie Viers and Tony McDonald will have their work on display at the Norsworthy Fine Art Gallery, located at 214 Texas St., Shreveport. A reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. July 11. Gallery hours are 1 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, and also by appointment. Call 424-6764.

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 sixth through 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. 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. 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.

AUG. 1-29: VAUDOUX AND SOUTHERN FOLK LORE: TEMPTING LOVE AND FATE, The artwork at this exhibit will feature southern culture and folklore based on Karen LaBeau and Lynn Larid’s personal stories and experiences in the south. The exhibit will reside at the Norsworthy Gallery with an opening reception from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 1.

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 open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sundays. 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. Flow Tribe, July 10; Quickie mart and friends, July 17; STRFKR, July 21; Reverend Horton Heat, Aug. 5; of Montreal, Sept. 3.

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. Saturday.

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. Seaman & Sands, July 10, 24; Kandu, July 11, 17, 18, 31; Lost Boys, July 25.

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.

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: Dustin Lynch, July 10; Jason Boland, Aug. 7; 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.

JULY 30-AUG. 8: “JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR,” Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Weber’s timeless rock opera tells the story of the last seven days of Jesus through an extraordinary, groundbreaking score. Tickets go on sale July 13 and $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and $15 for students. Performances are: at 7:30 p.m. July 30, 31 and Aug. 1; 3 p.m. Aug. 2; at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6,7; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8. All shows are at Emmett Hook Center, 550 Common St., Shreveport. Call 218-9978 or email stagecenterla@gmail.com.

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: 5 to 10 p.m. Aug. 28; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 29; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 30.

SEPT. 25: “RICKY NELSON REMEMBERED,” Nelson’s twin sons relive the music and memories in their multi-media show featuring hit songs like “Travelin’ Man” and “Hello, Mary Lou.” Show starts at 8 p.m. Call 226-8555. Strand Theatre.

| SPECIAL EVENTS

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 13-16: Back To School Healthy Check Up Registration, Register Your Child For The Annual Event At Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center That Helps Children Have A Healthy Start To The School Year From 3 To 7 P.M. By Calling 681-6100. Registration Is Only Available During This Time And Over The Phone. The Back To School Healthy Checkup Is From 9 A.M. To 1 P.M. July 31 At Sci-Port. This Annual Health Fair Is An Opportunity For Children To Receive A Free Checkup By Medical Professionals (BLOOD Pressure, Immunization Check, Bmi, Dental And Vision Screenings). Children Must Be Registered In Order To Participate.

July 27-31: Robinson Film Center Comedy Camp, Students Grades Sixth Through 12 Are Welcome To Use Their Comedic Chops To Write And Star In A Short Comedy Film. To Register, Visit Bossierarts.Org/Wordpress1/ Summercamps2015/.

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.

July 18: “A 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.

July 23-24: A Retreat For Reflection And Renewal, This Peaceful Retreat Led By Jodie Goens Is For Anyone Looking To Take A Break From Your Busy Life And Have A Quiet, Relaxing Time Away. Choose Thursday From 1 To 4 P.M. Or Friday From 9 A.M. To Midnight For The Retreat Held At 2285 Benton Road, Bossier City. The Cost Is $30. Call 230-3095.

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 24: Cirque De Lake, Join The Businesses Of Lake Street As They Celebrate A Successful Year Since Opening Last Year. Friends Of The Agora Borealis, Iarchitecture, Vintage Design Group, Llc And Bears On Fairfield Will Flood The Streets For An Evening Of Local Music, Art, And Food! The Event Is From 4 To 8 P.M. At Agora Borealis, 421 Lake Street, Shreveport.

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. Go To The West End Kids Facebook Page For More Information.

July 26: Brews And Cruise, Twisted Root Burger, Rotolo’s And Marilynn’s Place Have Teamed Up To Bring Shreveport The First Limousine Pub Crawl Benefiting The Cinderella Project. The Inaugural Brew And Cruise Will Begin At 2 P.M. Where Limos Will Take Participants To Each Restaurant. And Will Be Rotating From Each Restaurant In Approximately 15-Minute Intervals Until The Last Drop Off At 5:30 P.M. Tickets Are $75 And Can Be Purchased At Each Participating Restaurant And At King’s Hardware. Email Brewsandcruise@Gmail.Com Or Go To Www.Facebook.Com/Brewsandcruise.

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.

July 31: Back To School Healthy Check Up, Christus Health Shreveport-Bossier And Sci-Port Along With The Other Healthcare And Social Service Agencies Partner For This Event To Ensure Children Have Access To Healthcare Each Year Before The School Year Starts. The Event Is From 9 A.M. To 1 P.M. At Sci-Port And Is An Opportunity For Children To Receive A Free Checkup By Medical Professionals. Once Each Child Has Completed A Checkup And Visited Four Social Service Agencies, They Will Receive A New Backpack With Supplies.

Aug. 1: Nest Fest, The Annual Fundraiser Will Feature Food, Live Music, A Silent Auction And The Second Annual Chairished Beginning Design Competition. The Event Is A Fundraiser For The Renesting Project, Inc. Which Helps Clients Transitioning From Homelessness In Shreveport-Bossier And Is From 6 To 10 P.M. At The Bossier Civic Center. Tickets Are $50 And Can Be Purchased At Www.Renestingprojectinc.Org/Nestfest.

Aug. 1: Second Annual Diabetes Walk, Join The Walk To Cure Diabetes With This Three Mile Walk That Has Something For Everyone –A Health Screenings, Healthy Snacks, Giveaways And Other Activities. Registrations Beings At 8 A.M. And The Walk/Run Starts At 9 A.M. At The Bill Cockrell Recreation Center, Located At 4109 Pines Rd. Contact Noble Richard Ball At 402-8420.

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 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.

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 Through Aug. 29. Tuesday Markets Are 3 P.M. To 6 P.M. From Through July 14 At The East End Of Festival Plaza Featuring Homegrown Fruits, Vegetables And Meats.

Summer Concerts 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. 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. 436 Topeka St. 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

July 15-Aug. 2: “CHICAGO,” Presented By Shreveport Little Theatre. Show Starts At 8 P.M. Except Sunday Shows That Start At 2 P.M. Tickets $25 And Are On Sale Now. Call 424-4439 Or Go To 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 Younger Than Age 5 Are Not Allowed.

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