band. Bring chairs and a blanket to spread out and enjoy the neighborhood! Family-friendly. Free admission. 4-8 p.m. Open to the public. Food truck. 1968 Bridgewater Ave., Shreveport.
JULY 22: TWILIGHT TALKIES: “THE LITTLE MERMAID”: The R.W. Norton’s front lawn will feature a family-friendly evening under the stars. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the movie “The Little Mermaid.” Local food trucks will be there at 6 p.m. Movie starts at 8 p.m. Picnics allowed. Free admission. No dogs, smoking or tobacco products at the event. 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport.
JULY 22: SPLASH BASH FUNDRAISER: Fundraising event for Holy Angels by the Champions Committee including bingo, burger bar, door prizes and a cannonball contest with resident judges. 6-8 p.m. Learn more and register at https://www.laholyangels.org/events/champions-events/. At Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club. Spring Lake Drive, Shreveport.
JULY 23: SPRINKLER DAY AT THE NORTON: The R.W. Norton’s south lawn will be the place to be on a hot summer day. All you need to do is bring a towel, chairs and sunscreen and let the kid inside play. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport.
JULY 30-31: ARK-LA-TEX COIN, STAMP AND CARD EXPOSITION: The 58th Coin, Stamp and Card Exposition is for buy-sell-trade coins, currency, postage stamps and sports cards. Over 35 dealers from across the South. Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Adults $3; 12 and under, free. For more information, visit: www.shreveportcoinclub.com. Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City.
AUGUST 5: BINGO ON THE BAYOU: The sixth annual event is to raise funds for service programs of Catholic Charities of North Louisiana. Eight bingo games called by priests at the East Ridge Country Club. A silent auction will also be held during the event. Table sponsorship are available for $1,500, $2,500 and $5,000. Individual tickets are $60 each with no more that four reserved seats unless a table sponsorship is purchased. For more information, contact Kathy Schimschock at [email protected] or call 318-865- 0200, ext. 109. 1000 Stewart Drive, Shreveport.
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JULY 14 - 31: “LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS”: This deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical has devoured the hearts of theatregoers for over 30 years. The musical will be directed and choreographed by Laura Beeman Nugent, with musical direction by Adam Philley. Performance schedule: July 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29 & 30 at 7:30 p.m. and July 17, 24, & 31 at 2 p.m. at the historic Shreveport Little Theatre. For further information, please email [email protected] or call 318-424-4439. 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport.
JULY 15-24: “THE SOUND OF MUSIC”: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s immortal musical “The Sound of Music” is the summer production at the Emmett Hook Center. It will be running weekends, July 15-24. The cast of 70 performers will be led by Liesl Cruz (Maria), Bob Gadpaile (Captain von Trapp) and Sarah Wilkerson (Mother Abbess). They will be joined by an orchestra of 28 professional instrumentalists. Over 120 people will be involved with every per performance. Shows will run at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 15 and 22, and at 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sunday, July 16, 17, 23, and 24. Tickets are $15 for children/youth, $20 seniors/ military, and $25 adults. They will be available on line www.emmetthookcenter.org, 318-429-6885, or at the box office noon-3 p.m., beginning July 5. Corner of Common and Milamin downtown, on the campus of First United Methodist Church, Shreveport.
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THROUGH JULY 25 TUESDAYS - FRIDAYS: ARTSPACE SUMMER CAMPS: Artist/designer Chip Kidd is bringing his collection of original Batman covers to artspace this summer, and with it comes a five-week summer camp tailored to comic fandom. From cosplay creation to comic and animation. Campers may register for one day, one week or all five weeks. 1st grade - 3rd grade and 4th grade - 7th grade. Prices: $10/day or $35/week (Tuesday-Friday). $150 for all five weeks. For more information, call 318-673-6500 or www.artspaceshreveport.com. 708 Texas St., Shreveport.
THROUGH JULY: ROBINSON FILM CENTER SUMMER CAMPS: Three summer camps are being offered: Silent Movie Camp, July 11-15, open to students who have competed grades 6-9, at Bossier Arts Council. For more information, http://robinsonfilmcenter.org/#/summer-filmcamps/.
THROUGH JULY: CAMP AQUA: Campers will discover the wonders of the ocean, experience up close animal encounters and go behind the scenes to get up close and personal with sharks, eels and a host of other sea creatures. Hand feed the rays, touch the jellyfish and learn all about how these animals adapt and survive in their environment. The aquarium will offer weeklong full-day and half-day camps as well as single-day camps for kids ages 6 - 11. For more information or registration, visit www.shreveportaquarium. com/camps. 601 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport.
THROUGH JULY: LSUS SUMMER CAMPS: LSUS has announced their summer camp program: Doodles and Sketches (ages 8 -11) – 7/11 – 7/15, 9 .a.m-11:30 a.m.; Doodles and Sketches (ages 12 -15) – 7/11 – 7/15, 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.; Digi Design for Kids (ages 6 -12) – 7/18 – 7/22, 9 a.m. -12 p.m.; E-Sports Camp (ages 12 -16) 7/18 – 7/22, 9 a.m. -12 p.m. For more information, call 318-798-4177 or email Continuing. [email protected].
THROUGH AUGUST: SCI-PORT DISCOVERY SUMMER CAMPS: The Sci-Port Discovery Center has announced its 2022 Summer Camps. July 11-July 15: Magic of Music Camps for kids entering sixth-12th grade from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 9: Kids vs. Parents Nerf Battle is a bring-your-own-NERF-blaster and Sci-Port will provide the ammo. $25 per person or $75 for a family of up to four. Fee includes admission to Sci-Port, GamePort and IMAX Theater (excludes Adventures of Intrigue). August 20: Kids' Cosplay Video Game Character Day and come dressed as your favorite video game character (costumes must be latex free). Prizes for children 12 and under. Fee of $10 includes admission to Sci- Port, GamePort and IMAX Theater (excludes Adventures of Intrigue). For more information, visit Sci-Port.org. 820 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport.
JULY 18 - 22: IT’S A HARD-KNOCK LIFE SUMMER CAMP: The Shreveport Little Theatre’s summer camp is open to ages 6-14. It will be taught by Academy SLTA Academy Artistic Director Laura Beeman Nugent, SLTA Resident Music Director Adam Philley and Academy Guest Director Heather Peak Hooper. Every day will begin with a check-in and brief meeting that will include all age groups. The camp will then branch off into specific techniques and areas of study. Cost will be $150 per student. 9 a.m. - noon. Spaces are limited. For more information, go to www. shreveportlittletheatre.com or call 318-424-4439.
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BALLY’S CASINO AND HOTEL SHREVEPORT: Must be 21 to play. Promotional rules and conditions apply. Featuring video poker, traditional reels and electronic table games. July 2022 Specials: New gaming area: The Patio at Bally’s - Shreveport’s first outdoor gaming area. Military and AAA members receive a 10% discount off prevailing room rates. Summer Hotel Package: Book any night and get a $50 Room Credit good for La Spa Services or Restaurant Dining, available online, only. La Spa - Book a 50-minute or 80-minute relaxation massage and receive a free 15-minute add-on ($30 value). Office Worker Wednesdays - Explore the new Sportsman’s Paradise menu with specialty, chef-curated tasting combos for only $10. The last Wednesday of the month: 6/29, 7/27, 8/31. $20,000 Hot Seats on The Patio - Play your chance to share of over $20,000 in cash. Ten guest win $500 Cash every drawing night: 7/2, 7/3, 7/16, 7/17. Flat Screen Frenzy. Drawings Aug. 12 and 13. $100,000 Bally’s Poker Bash Aug. 25-28. See Bally’s Poker Room for additional details. $25,000 Hot August Night Hot Seat. Saturday, Aug. 27, up to 25 guests will win $1,000 cash. Live entertainment at Celebrity Lounge every Friday and Saturday night in Celebrity Lounge.
SAM’S TOWN SHREVEPORT CASINO & HOTEL: Must be 21 to play. Promotional rules and conditions apply. Play winning tables and hot slots on three floors of gaming. Restaurants: Smokey Joe’s, Java’s, William B’s. Book reservations online at OpenTable.com or call 318- 424-7777. Reservations recommended.
