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TALK OF THE TOWN

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ENTERTAINMENT/FUN/THEATER/DANCE/MUSIC/CASINOS

| ART/EXHIBITS THROUGH JUNE 30: “SUMMER REFLECTIONS,” featuring 14 artists currently studying with Dave Ivey. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. Call 632-2020. Visit www.laexhibitmuseum.org.

THROUGH JULY 2: “RECENT ARRANGEMENTS,” This exhibit from Anthony Reans shows rearrangements of both new and existing compositions. Agora Borealis, 412 Lake St., Shreveport. Call 268-3011.

THROUGH AUG. 13: “PHASES - A MOONBOT STUDIOS RETROSPECTIVE,” This exhibit celebrates the art and artists of Moonbot Studios. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 617-6535.

THROUGH AUG. 21: “DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: ALICE VISITS THE NORTON,” is centered on the Salvador Dali lithographs and celebrates the cultural influence of Lewis Carroll’s classic children’s books at R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Call Emily at 865-4201, Ext. 130.

THROUGH AUG. 31: “GROUNDED AND ROOTED … IN THE CENTENARY ARCHIVES, 1885-2014,” The exhibit includes archival sources documenting such buildings as First United Methodist Church (Houma), Brown Memorial Chapel at Centenary College, and the first home constructed by the Retired Ministers Homes Board in Ruston. Whited Room lobby of Bynum Commons at Centenary College, 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. Call 869-5462.

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

AGAVE: Happy hour every day 5 to 7 p.m.; two-for-one well, wine and draft. All shows are 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Red Thread, June 24, 25; Side FX, July 1,2; What the Funk, July 8,9; Blackwater Bride, July 15, 16; Jacob Stiefel, July 22, 23; Keith Horton Band, July 29, 30. DiamondJacks Casino & Resort.

BABY HUEY’S ON THE BAYOU: You Can Be a Star Karaoke, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays. 1709 Sligo Road, Bossier City. 752-9465.

BEARS ON FAIRFIELD: 1401 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport 272-1643.

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

BREAKTIME BAR: Live local music and cold drinks with no cover charge. Evo, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., May 29. 6200 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport.

CELEBRITY LOUNGE: Enjoy fantastic drink specials in Allure and Celebrity. Live music Wed. through Sat. Happy hour in Celebrity every night from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Two-for-one drinks. Eldorado Resort Casino. Live karaoke with Safira, June 30; Front Cover, June 22; Brofessionals, June 23; Hipshot, June 24; On the Dance Floor, June 25; Ron Johnson Project, June 28; What the Funk?, June 29.

CHICAGO/THE HOOKAH ROOM: 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. 118 Texas St., Shreveport. 221-0490.

COVE ON CROSS LAKE: 11:30 a.m. to close Monday through Saturday. 1612 Dilg League Drive (off Lakeshore), Shreveport. 635-0262.

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

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

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

GREAT RAFT BREWING: 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. 1251 Dalzell, Shreveport.

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

HANGAR 21: Shows start at 10 p.m. unless otherwise stated. 616 Commerce St. Shreveport. 221-0064.

LEE’S: Acts are 8 p.m. to midnight weekdays, 9 p.m. Fridays and 9:30 p.m. Saturdays. Blues Jam every Monday night. Jason Sepulvado, June 25,30 July ; Kandu, July 1, 2, 9, 15, 16, 29; Betty Lewis & The Executives, July 8, 22; Thunder Mouse, July 23 . 639 E. Kings Hwy., Shreveport. 861-2151.

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

NICKY’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 6:30 to 10 p.m., Thursdays, Wayne’s FM Karaoke. 1400 Airline Drive, Bossier City.

NOBLE SAVAGE: 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. Monty, June 22; David Deaton, June 24; AJ & The Two-Tone Band, June 25; Dan Garner, June 28; Amelia Blake Garner, June 29. 417 Texas St, Shreveport. 221-1781.

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

SAM’S TOWN LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Big Daddy, 7 to 11 p.m., June 23, 10 to 2 a.m., June 24, 25; Trimmier, 6 to 9:30 p.m., June 24, 25; Professor Pork Chop and the Dishes, 7 to 11 p.m., June 30.

THE STAGE: Live outdoor concert venue. Randy Rogers, June 24; Daryle Singletary, July 8; Johnny Lee, July 15; Cody Johnson, July 16; Ted Nugent, July 26; Josh Abbott, July 29; Better Than Ezra, Aug. 13;

Turnpike Troubadours, Aug. 26. 1201 Dixie Overland Rd., Bossier City. 752-3633. www.thestagebossier.com.

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

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

STRANGE BREW: 235 Wall St., Shreveport.

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

SUPERIOR GRILL: Live music. 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-3243. JB & Thundermouse, June 23; Keith Horton Band, June 24; Christina Langston Band, June 25; Robert Duncan Band, June 26.

WHAT’S ON TAP: Happy Hour daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Showing college football on 15 different TVs and 33 beers on tap. 1207 Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy., Shreveport 869-2422.

WHAT’S ON TAP II: Happy hour daily 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Serving food and showing college football on 18 different TVs and 23 beers on tap. 2369 Airline Drive Bossier City. 747-5505.

WHISKEY ROADHOUSE: Hours are Sundays noon to midnight; Mon. through Thurs. 6 p.m. to midnight; Fridays and Saturdays 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. karaoke. Horseshoe Casino.

| MUSIC/COMEDY

JUNE 24, 25: CHIPPENDALES, the all-male dance troupe will perform. 8 p.m. Paradise Theater inside Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. All tickets are available at the Margaritaville Retail Store and all Ticketmaster outlets. Call 698-7177.

JUNE 25: BRING IT! LIVE, Miss D and her Dancing Dolls, the stars of Lifetime’s hit series “Bring It” will perform live at the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport. 8 p.m. $55, $38 and $32. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com. Call 841-4000.

JUNE 25: JAMES TAYLOR, The five-time Grammy Award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee will play. 8 p.m. $65-$85. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Drive, Bossier City. Tickets are on sale through www.ticketmaster.com. Call 747-2501.

JUNE 27: DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL WITH TAKING BACK SUNDAY, The Rockstar Energy Drunk Taste of Chaos Tour featuring Dashboard Confessional, Taking Back Sunday and special guests Sasosin with Anthony Green and The Early November. 7 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Drive, Bossier City. www.ticketmaster.com. Call 747-2501.

JULY 9: BELLAMY BROTHERS, 8 p.m. Paradise Theater inside Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. All tickets are available at the Margaritaville Retail Store and all Ticketmaster outlets. Call 698-7177.

JULY 15: CHRIS TUCKER, American actor and stand-up comedian best known for his role in the “Rush Hour” film series. $35, $55 and $75. 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster outlets. Call 841-4000.

JULY 30: GARTH BROOKS, this country legend is making his first appearance in Shreveport-Bossier City in 19 years. $74.98. 7 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

AUG. 2: CARNIVAL OF MADNESS FEATURING SHINEDOWN, Halestorm and Black Stone Cherry. 6:30 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Drive, Bossier City. www. ticketmaster.com. Call 747-2501.

AUG. 12: BLUE OYSTER CULT, One of the greatest genre-bending pioneers of rock and roll is coming the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, 705 Grand Ave., Shreveport. They have sold more than 24 million albums worldwide. $103, $78, $58 and $40.50. 7 p.m. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster outlets. Call 841-4000.

SEPT. 9: THE NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, multiplatinum recording artists visit Shreveport on their 50th anniversary tour. $52.50, $42.50. 8 p.m. The Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. www.thestrandtheatre.com.

SEPT. 20: NEEDTOBREATHE, This American Christian rock band is coming to the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium with special guests Mat Kearney, John Mark McMillan and Welshly Arms. $49.50, $39.50, $29.50. Reserved seating. 7 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster outlets. Call 841-4000.

SEPT. 30: I LOVE THE ’90S, This throwback tour featuring Vanilla Ice, Salt N Peppa, All 4 One, Tone Loc, Coolio and Rob Base is coming to the CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Drive, Bossier City. www.ticketmaster.com. Call 747-2501.

SEPT. 23: 3 DOORS DOWN, This multi-platinum rock alternative band will hit the stage. $65, $55 and $35. 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Grand Ave., Shreveport. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster outlets. Call 841-4000.

OCT. 12: OCTONAUTS, This action-packed and interactive theater features brand new and fan favorite songs. $48.50, $38.50 and $28.50.Reserved seating. 6 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster outlets. Call 841-4000.

OCT. 21: LEGENDS OF SOUTHERN HIP HOP, featuring Mystikal, Juvenile, 8 Ball & MJG, Trick Daddy, Bub B and Paster Troy. $55-$75. 7 p.m. CenturlyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. www.ticketmaster.com. Call 747-2501.

NOV. 2: GAVIN DEGRAW & ANDY GRAMMER, $49.50, $42.50 and $35. General admission on floor; reserved seating all other sections. 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster outlets. Call 841-4000.

ONGOING: SHREVEPORT HOUSE CONCERT SERIES: Shows begin at 7 p.m. 1508 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. 670-3567. Go to www.shreveporthouseconcerts.org.

| THEATER

JUNE 28: “MADE IN AMERICA,” Red River Wind Orchestra presents this musical program. Free to the public. 7 p.m. Broadmoor Baptist Church, 4110 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Call 218-0025.

JULY 15-17, 22-23: “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST,” the complete Broadway musical version. $15 for children, $20 seniors and military, and $25 for adults. 7:30 p.m. on July 15, 16, 22; 2 p.m. on July 16, 23; 3 p.m. on July 17, 24. Emmett Hook Center, 550 Common St., Shreveport. Call 429-6885 or visit www. emmetthookcenter.org.

| SPECIAL EVENTS

THROUGH DEC. 17: BOSSIER CITY FARMERS’ MARKET, Pierre Bossier Mall parking lot, with more than 200 vendors that includes farmers with fresh fruits and vegetables, makers, hobbyists, baked goods, entrepreneurs, crafters, artists, restaurants, food trucks with Louisiana cooking and much more. The family-friendly event is free, open to the public from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and has ample convenient parking located in the south parking lot of Pierre Bossier Mall, 2950 E. Texas St., Bossier City. Visit www.bossiercityfarmersmarket.com

THROUGH JULY 8: MALL ST. VINCENT’S SOUTH HIGHLANDS MARKET, The summer market featuring chefs, gardeners, artists and handcrafters will take place from 5-8 p.m. every Friday under the large tent in the mall parking lot. Pet friendly. Free. Call 227-9880 or e-mail apexeventsllc@gmail.com.

THROUGH AUG. 9: ARTSIDE OF THE MOON STORYTIME & ACTIVITY, enjoy a different William Joyce book each week with a scavenger hunt, and make-and-take activity. Win a signed William Joyce book. $10; $8 groups 10 or more; free for adults. 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. Artspace, 710 Texas Ave.

Shreveport. To register, call 673-6535.

THROUGH AUG.

27: SHREVEPORT FARMERS’ MARKET, will have more than 120 booths of locally grown produce, meat, honey, plants, delicious artisan food products, a Market Café and music. Open every Tuesday from June 7-July 19, and Saturday with the exception of June 18. Under the Spring Street bridge. Visit www. shreveportfarmersmarket.com.

JUNE 23: MOONBOT PANEL DISCUSSION, with Moonbots speaking about the artspace exhibition, art and the future of the studio. Free. 6-8 p.m. artspace, 710 Texas Ave., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

JUNE 24-25: 66TH ANNUAL LOUISIANA PEACH FESTIVAL, This annual festival in Ruston includes arts and crafts, children’s activities, a rodeo, pageant, golf tournament, parade and great music. The festival opens Friday at 5 p.m. and Saturday at 8 a.m. Prices are $10 a day and $15 for a weekend pass. Go to www.louisianapeachfestival.org.

JUNE 25: “THE WANNABES,” this film was written, produced and shot in Many. 6 p.m. Sabine Theatre, 875 San Antonio Ave., Many.

JULY 8-9: TAEKWONDO GRAND NATIONALS, The event expects to bring in up to 1,000 participants who will compete in a variety of events including weapons, creative forms, demonstration team competition, sparring, black belt testing and Team USA tryouts. Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City. Visit www.iloveuta.com for full schedule.

JULY 14-20: 2016 RED RIVER BALLOON RALLY, The event will feature the U.S. National Hot Air Balloon Championship as well as a festival site including live music, fireworks shows, balloon glows, tethered balloon rides, vendors and more. Tickets are $8 in advanced; $10 at the gate for ages 18 and up, $8 for ages 6-17 and active military, and free for ages 5 and under. Louisiana State University in Shreveport, 1 University Place. Visit www. RedRiverBalloonRally.com.

JULY 16, 17: SHOP ’TIL YOU DROP, an arts, craft and gift show. $5. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Road., Bossier City. Visit www.shoptiludropla.com. Call 564-9489 or 470-6714. JULY 18: AMERICAN JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION/ SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER SPORTS COMMISSION/ DAVID TOMS FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT, play a competitive round of golf with one of the future stars of the game. $275 per individual; $800 for team of three. 8 a.m. shotgun start. Southern Trace Country Club, 200 Southern Trace Pkwy., Shreveport. Email dnelson@ajga.org.

JULY 30: TASTE OF CULTURE, celebrate the cultural tapestry through the flavor, sights and sounds of the many ethnicities of Northwest Louisiana. $50. 6 p.m. DiamondJacks Casino, 711 Diamondjacks Blvd., Bossier City. Call 424-1380 or visit www. mccsouth.com.

JULY 30: ANECA DANCE DAY, this annual celebration features zumba dancing and dance routines to take part in the National Dance Day as well as “Happy Feet” playing on the outdoor movie screen. Free. Dancing begins at 6 p.m. and movie starts at 8 p.m. AC Steere Park, 4009 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Call 877-263- 2248.

AUG. 5: GLOW IN THE DARK PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT, Celebrate the last few nights of summer and enjoy a Parents’ Night Out from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Provenance Clubhouse before school starts! Kids will participate in a variety of glow in the dark games! K5- 5th, $35. Dinner, drinks, supplies included. To register, text 751-2651.

AUG. 5: MAKS & VAL OUR WAY, The two brothers and Dancing with the Stars pros bring their new show to Shreveport. $79.50, $59.50, $49.50. Reserved seating. 7 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave. Call 841-4196 or visit www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com.

SEPT. 9, 10: CENTENARY BOOK BAZAAR, This annual bazaar is sponsored by the Centenary Muses with proceeds used to fund projects and programs for Centenary students. Official book drop date for this summer is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 8 at the Book House, 108 East Kings Highway. Call 219-3409.

SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: INVENTORS CLUB, Do you have an idea or an invention? Join the Shreveport Bossier Inventors Association at CoHab. Call 349-3857 or e-mail sbia_ideal@yahoo.com.

| SUMMERCAMPS

JULY 11- 22, JULY 25-AUG. 3: SHREVEPORT SWIM SCHOOL SWIM LESSONS, The Shreveport Swim School is offering private and group lessons at the Provenance Clubhouse. Sessions are offered at 30-minute intervals from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday. Call Elaine at the Swim School at 222- 7946 or http://theswimschool.org for pricing and to register.

THROUGH JUNE 24: STEAM, The Robinson Foundation for Technology, Education and Arts is proud to offer this camp for elementary school students grades 3-6. $375. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Bossier Arts Council annex building, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Visit www.steamcamp4kids.com to register. Call 570-478-3269.

JUNE 27-30: CAVALIER BOYS’ BASKETBALL CAMP (AGES 6-9), The camp teaches the essential fundamentals basketball skills such as ball handling, passing, shooting, defensive positioning and footwork. $109. 9 a.m. to noon Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City. Visit www.bpcc. edu/continuingeducation or call 678-6015.

JUNE 27-30: CAVALIER BOYS’ BASKETBALL CAMP (AGES 10-15), The camp teaches the essential fundamental basketball skills such as ball handling, passing, shooting, defensive positioning and footwork. $109. 9 a.m. to noon. Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City. Visit www.bpcc. edu/continuingeducation or call 678-6015.

JUNE 27-JULY 1: JURASSIC BRICK LAND CAMP, for kids entering first through sixth grades. Learn build and play at this camp and show your building skills using our specialized project kits. Camp held from 9 a.m. to noon. Provenance Clubhouse. Register now for a fun and educational Bricks 4 Kidz Summer Camp at www.bricks4kidz.com or e-mail emcfarland@bricks4kidz. com for more information.

JUNE 27-JULY 1: WIZARDS AND MUGGLES CAMP, for kids entering first through sixth grades. Spend time this summer visiting the wizard world by building incredible motorized models like the Phoenix, the Brickwarts Express, giant spiders and more! Start off the week when you get sorted into one of our four school houses and learn about the incredible things in the wizard world and in the muggle world. Camp held from 1-4 p.m. Provenance Clubhouse. Register now for a fun and educational Bricks 4 Kidz Summer Camp at www.bricks4kidz.com or e-mail emcfarland@bricks4kidz.com for more information.

JUNE 27-JULY 1: COMEDY CAMP, Students will use their comedic chops to write and star in a short comedy film. Open to students who have completed grades 6-12. $185, $150 for Robinson Film Center members. 1-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Visit www. robinsonfilmcenter.org/ comedy-camp.

JULY 5-8: GO FISH! ART AND ACTIVITIES CAMP, Celebrate summer fun with Eden Gardens Art and P.E. teachers Kristi Wren and Christa DiPaul as they lead kids on an action-packed week creating under-the-sea art and playing outdoor activities such as relay races, kickball, wiffle ball, soccer, fishing and plenty of water games to refresh active children. Kindergarten through fifth grades. Snacks, supplies provided. $150. 9 a.m. to noon. Provenance Clubhouse. To register, text 751-2651.

JULY 9-AUG. 13: STOP! MOTION! ANIMATE! Animation and cartooning Saturday summer camp led by Al Bohl, Lauren Brown and Sophia Tolliver for sixth- through 12th-graders. $120. 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays. artspace, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

JULY 11 -15: BUILDING 101 FOR YOUNGER BUILDERS, This is a great way for a child to start building no matter what level of building they have. This camp is designed for kids age 4-6 and meet from 9 to 11 a.m. each day. Camp held from 9 to 11 a.m. Provenance Clubhouse. Register now for a fun and educational Bricks 4 Kidz Summer Camp at www.bricks4kidz.com or e-mail emcfarland@bricks4kidz.com for more information.

JULY 11-15: WILD ABOUT PRINTMAKING (AGES 5-9), In this fun, hands-on course, children will learn about different types of printmaking and painting techniques. They will create unique prints and projects while embracing creativity and strengthening fine-motor skills.This class encourages student choice while learning about the unique media of printmaking. 9 a.m. to noon Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City. Visit www.bpcc.edu/continuingeducation or call 678-6015.

JULY 11-15: WILD ABOUT PRINTMAKING (ages 10-13), In this fun, hands-on course, children will learn about different types of printmaking and painting techniques. They will create unique prints and projects while embracing creativity and strengthening fine-motor skills. This class encourages student choice while learning about the unique media of printmaking. 1-4 p.m. Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City. Visit www.bpcc.edu/continuingeducation or call 678-6015.

JULY 11-15: SUPER HERO ACADEMY CAMP, Explore all the caped crusaders and discover their super powers. Create a fantasy world and protect it against all the evil arch enemies with custom contraptions made with LEGO® bricks. Camp held from 1-4 p.m. at the Provenance Clubhouse. Register now for a fun and educational Bricks 4 Kidz Summer Camp at www.bricks4kidz.com or e-mail emcfarland@bricks4kidz.com for more information.

JULY 25-29:

GALAXY FAR FAR AWAY CAMP, for students entering first through sixth grades.

Build rockets to blast through the atmosphere into a realm that is truly out of this world. Come experience this stellar journey to a galaxy far away!

Camp held from 9 a.m. to noon.

Provenance Clubhouse. Register now for a fun and educational Bricks 4 Kidz Summer Camp at www.bricks4kidz.com or e-mail emcfarland@bricks4kidz.com for more information.

JULY 25-29: BRICK PETS: THE SECRET LIFE CAMP, for kids entering first through sixth grades.

In addition to imagining what pets do when left alone, build various critters, including motorized buzzing bees, fluttering butterflies and more. Show off your take-home handbook displaying all the brick critters you built at this exciting camp! Camp held from 1-4 p.m. at the Provenance Clubhouse. Register now for a fun and educational Bricks 4 Kidz Summer Camp at www.bricks4kidz.com or e-mail emcfarland@bricks4kidz.com for more information.

| CASINO PROMOS

DIAMONDJACKS CASINO & RESORT: 711 Diamondjacks Blvd., Bossier City. 678-7777. New members receive up to a $100 refund in the mail based on play. See Reward Club for details. Come in on your birthday, swipe your Rewards Club card and receive a present. JackPlay drawings every hour from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturdays. 10X entries every Monday toward weekend drawings. 5X Chairman, 3X Platinum, 2X Gold entries on Thursdays. Summer Fun Giveaway - win a fishing boat 11 p.m., June 25. Cash drawing every hour from 7 to 10 p.m. on Fridays. JackPlay drawings held every hour from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturdays. 10X entries every Monday toward weekend drawings; 5X Chairman, 3X Platinum, 2X Gold entries on Thursdays. Bonus Point Multiplier every Sunday with 10X Chairman, 5X Platinum, 3X Gold, 2X Silver points. Beach Ball Blasts Tuesdays with guaranteed winner with every play from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Enroll at MACK with 10 slot points. Luck Wheel Wednesdays to take a spin and win up to $500 from 5 to 8 p.m. Double prizes for Chairman. 10X points every Friday from 8 to 10 p.m. 10X points for Rewards Club card holders. Summer Fun Blowout. Win a Yamaha Waverunner 11 p.m. on July 2. Win a Big Green Egg Grill at 11 p.m. on July 9 and 23. Win an Exmark Mower at 11 p.m. on July 16. Win a Yamaha Side by Side at 11 p.m. on July 30. Cash drawings every hour from 7 to 10 p.m. on Fridays. JackPlay drawings every hour from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturdays. 10X entries every Monday towards weekend drawings. 5X Chairman, 3X Platinum, 2X Gold entries on Thursdays Bonus Point Multiplier with 10X Chairman, 5X Platinum, 3X Gold, 2X Silver points, every Sunday. Stripes and swipe Tuesdays with guaranteed winner with every play from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Enroll at MACK with 10 slot points. Hot Seat Wednesdays with winners every 30 minutes from 5 to 8 p.m. Enroll at MACK. 10X Points Friday from 8 to 10 p.m. 10X points for Rewards Club card holders

LEGENDS BUFFET SPECIALS: Fifty percent off Legends buffet every Mon. and Tues. for guests 50 years of age or older. Salute our troops! Every day 25 percent off. Must have military ID (active or retired) to receive discount. Not valid on holidays. Cannot be combined with any other offer. All you can eat crawfish and seafood buffet is Friday and Saturday nights for $19.99. 4th of July Buffet from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. $9.99 all you can eat buffet.

HORSESHOE BOSSIER CITY HOTEL AND CASINO: 711 Horseshoe Blvd, Bossier City, LA 71111. 742-0711.

ELDORADO RESORT CASINO: 451 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport. 877-602-0711. Gold Rush $3,000 weekly slot tournaments are every Monday; $3,000 guaranteed Free Play per tournament. Tournaments held every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. on day of tournament. Ambassador, President and Gold card holders receive one free round; regular entry fee is $20. For complete details, ask any slot employee or Club Eldorado. Weekly blackjack tournaments are held every Tuesday at 5 p.m. Registration begins at 4 p.m. day of tournament. Entry fee is $20, Located on first level of casino. See Club Eldorado or contact Pit Supervisor for complete details. $100,000 Spin-N-Win Cash Giveaways are every Friday. Winning cash has never been more fun! Step right up and give it a whirl during our $100,000 Spin-N-Win Cash Giveaways every Friday. Play through June 24 for your chance to win a turn at Spin-N-Win wheel. Activate your entries with your properly inserted Club Eldorado card or have an active table rating.

SAM’S TOWN HOTEL AND CASINO SHREVEPORT: 315 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Bossier City. 877-429-0711. $60,000 Summer Meltdown is Saturdays in June from 1 to 10 p.m. and Sundays in June from 1 to 6 p.m. One lucky winner will be selected every hour to win $1,000 in Slot Dollars! Guests can earn 5x entries on Fridays in June, and all B Connected members will automatically receive one free entry. Guests can earn additional entries for every 100 points earned on promotional days. Deposit your entries at a kiosk or by playing the hour before the drawing. Locals Days are Tuesdays in June. Plus, locals can now use their points to pay for food! Buy One, Get One Free Dining: Entrées at Smokey Joe’s or International Buffet dinner; Java’s Deli: $5 sandwich or hot dog meal (includes chips and a drink; free T-shirt with 50 points earned;12x Multiplier Happy Hour - Tuesdays in June from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. (Guests must swipe their B Connected card at any promotional kiosk to activate the multiplier.) Valid for residents of the following parishes and counties: Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Webster, Cass, Columbia, Harrison, Lafayette, Marion and Panola. Guests must present a B Connected card and a photo ID. Three-Card Poker Tournaments are Tuesdays in June at 6 p.m. Buy in to the weekly three-card poker tournament for only $20. Registration begins at 5 p.m., and the tournament begins at 6 p.m. with $1,500 in cash prizes up for grabs! Red and Gold Mini Baccarat Drawings are Wednesdays and Saturdays in June at 8 p.m. Win up to $555 in cash! For every hour of Mini Baccarat play, guests can earn one entry into the weekly drawings for a chance at $555 in cash! See B Connected for more details. 10x Bonus Point Multiplier are Thursdays in June from 6 to 12 a.m. Thursdays are the best days to multiply your points at Sam’s Town, as guests are able to earn 10x points on slots and table games. Earn up to 100,000 points! Points earned on video poker are not valid for the promotion.

HARRAH’S LOUISIANA DOWNS: 8000 E. Texas St., Bossier City. 742-5555. Total Rewards members that earn 100 Tier Credits in a day will receive at least $5 in free slot play. The free slot play offer will be e-mailed to the member within four days and can be downloaded to any slot machine.

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