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| ART/EXHIBITS MAY12: WAM, Boomtown Casino and Eagle Distributing partner with Bossier Arts Council for this quarterly event featuring wine tasting, food pairings created by Chef Plavnik, music courtesy of the Shreveport Symphony, and art by Marlen Waters. Cost is $25 per person. 741-8310 or visit www. bossierarts.org. THROUGH MAY 21: “AND NOW FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT,” Steve Porter’s exhibit is on display at Agora Borealis. This exhibit is a multilayer extravaganza of visual complexity. An artist’s reception is from 5 to 8 p.m. on May 12. Call 268-3011.

THROUGH MAY 31: GINGER BRIGGS AND KAREN LA BEAU will have pieces of their art displayed at the East Bank Gallery. Call 741-8310 or go to www.bossierarts.org.

THROUGH MAY 31: “BEE” BY BAYGENT BAKER, The Bossier Arts Council will feature the artworks of Baygent Baker in the Emerging Artist Gallery. She is self-taught, specializing in colored pencil and acrylic paint and greatly influenced by nature. Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

THROUGH MAY 15: “BLOOM!,” In coordination with our first-ever Azalea Festival, the R.W. Norton Art Gallery will be showcasing local talent in the form of a new exhibition, BLOOM! This exhibition will focus on flowering plants and the beauty of nature.

THROUGH MAY 15: “#HASHTAGGING HISTORY EXHIBIT,” This special exhibit will explore famous hashtags as well as a unique look at historical figures through a modern format. The exhibit is in the North Wing Exhibition Galleries. THROUGH MAY 29: “VITAMIN SEA: SALT WATER AND SUNSHINE,” Susie Barrett’s latest collection will be displayed at Origin Bank, located on 1350 E. 70th St., Shreveport. She specializes in oil over acrylic and textured acrylics on canvas and is influenced by vibrant colors of the tropics, water and infinity patterns.

JUNE 1 - 31: WHITNEY CASKEY AND JASON PLILER will have pieces of their art displayed at the East Bank Gallery. An opening reception is from 2-4 p.m., June 18 at the East Bank Theater. Call 741-8310 or go to www.bossierarts.org.

JUNE 1- 31: KYLE EMERSON NEWTON will have his work displayed in the Emerging Artist Gallery at the Bossier Arts Council. Call 741-8310 or go to www.bossierarts.org.

JUNE 5 - AUG. 21: “DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: ALICE VISITS THE NORTON,” is centered on the Salvador Dali lithographs and celebrates the cultural influence of Lewis Caroll’s classic children’s books at R.W. Norton Art Gallery. Call Emily at 865-4201, Ext. 130.

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: 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. 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. 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. Stumble Biscuit, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., May 14; Shane Metts Trio, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., May 21; Evo, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., May 29. 6200 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, 686-8080.

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. Total Choice, May 11; Live Karaoke with Safira, May 12, 26; Mayday by Midnight, May 14; Scarn, Wulfie & Lefty, May 17; Bone Dancers, May 18; Gillis & Siros, May 19; Identity Crisis, May 20; Pop Culture, May 21; Airheart, May 24; Alter Ego, May 25; Chinatown, May 27; DJ Melody Kane, May 28; Windstorm, May 29; Jimmy Wooten, May 31.

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. Live music with Hwy Lions from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. on May 14; American Craft Beer Week May 16 - 22. 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. 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. The Bacbeat Boogie Band, May 17. 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. 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.

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

SAM’S TOWN LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Anxious, 7 to 11 p.m., May 12; Wizards of Vox, 6 to 9 p.m., May 13, 14; Side FX, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., May 13, 14; Bayou Boogie, 7 to 11 p.m., May 19; The Boomers, 6 to 9:30 p.m., May 20, 21; Live 5, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., May 20, 21; Professor Pork Chop and the Dishes, 7 to 11 p.m., May 26; Flashback 5, 6 to 9:30 p.m., May 27, 28; Miles Flat 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., May 27, 28; Side FX, 7 to 11 p.m., May 29.

THE STAGE AT SILVER STAR: Live entertainment. Gates open at 7 p.m. unless stated otherwise. Tracy Byrd, May 14; Stoney Larue, May 20; Wade Bowen, June 11. 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. 752-3633. 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. 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. Magnolia Brown, May 13; Stereo Radio Blues Band, May 14; Robert Duncan Band, May 15; Karaoke with Reno, May 17, 24, 31; Michael DeArmond, May 18; Caravan, May 19; Legato Stone, May 20; Gene Evans Band, May 21; Vernon Hinesley, May 22; What The Funk!, May 26; Dusty Rose Band, May 27; The Bluebirds, May 28; Total Choice, May 29.

| MUSIC/COMEDY MAY 11: GREGG ALLMAN, American musician, singer and songwriter comes to the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium with opening act Anders Osborne. Tickets on sale through Ticketmaster outlets. Reserved seating. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; show starts at 7:30 p.m. Call 841-8000.

MAY 13: OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE, This live concert show combines the comedy and hits from the original movie and pays homage to Chicago’s rich history of blues, gospel and soul music. Upbeat and uplifting, The Official Blues Brothers Revue is fun for all ages. Featuring Wayne Catania as Jake and Kieron Lafferty as Elwood. The show starts at 8 p.m. at the Strand Theatre. Tickets are on sale by calling 1-800-313-6373.

MAY 20: TRACY MORGAN, Will call is from 4 to 6 p.m. on day of show. Must have a valid form of identification to pick up tickets. Riverdome doors open at 7 p.m. show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in the gift horse at Horseshoe or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate.

MAY 21: GEORGE LOPEZ, American comedian, actor and talk show host is bringing his #THATSTRUE comedy tour to the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now through all Ticketmaster outlets. Reserved seating. Ages 18 and up.

MAY 28: LOVERBOY, 8 p.m. Legends Theatre. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com. Must be 21 or older to attend show. DiamondJacks Casino & Resort. MAY 28: GLADYS KNIGHT, Will call is from 4-6 p.m. on day of show. Must have a valid form of identification to pick up tickets. Riverdome doors open at 7 p.m. show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in the gift horse at Horseshoe or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate.

JUNE 4: RICKEY SMILEY, American comedian, television host, actor and radio personality will hit the stage at Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are on sale now with reserved seating.

JUNE 11: FANTASIA AND ANTHONY HAMILTON, Grammy Award-winning recording artists Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton are coming to the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. Fans can expect to hear all their hits plus new music as each release new albums this spring. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on April 15.

JUNE 11: VINCE GILL, June 11 at the Paradise Theater. All tickets are available at the Margaritaville Retail Store and all Ticketmaster outlets. Margaritaville Resort Casino.

JUNE 24, 25: CHIPPENDALES, at the Paradise Theater. All tickets are available at the Margaritaville Retail Store and all Ticketmaster outlets. Margaritaville Resort Casino. 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 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com. JUNE 25: JAMES TAYLOR, The five-time Grammy Award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee will play at the CenturyLink Center. Tickets are on sale through www. ticketmaster.com.

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. CenturyLink Center. www. ticketmaster.com.

JULY 9: BELLAMY BROTHERS, at the Paradise Theater. All tickets are available at the Margaritaville Retail Store and all Ticketmaster outlets. Margaritaville Resort Casino.

JULY 15: CHRIS TUCKER, at the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and are $35, $55, and $75. AUG. 2: CARNIVAL OF MADNESS FEATURING SHINEDOWN, hits the CenturyLink center this summer. Tickets on sale now through Ticketmaster.

AUG. 12: BLUE OYSTER CULT, One of the greatest genrebending pioneers of rock and roll is coming the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. They have sold over 24 million albums worldwide. Visit www.ticketmaster.com for tickets. SEPT. 20: NEEDTOBREATHE, This American Christian rock band is coming to the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium with special guests Mat Kearney, John Mark McMillan and Welshly Arms. Tickets at all Ticketmaster locations and www.ticketmaster.com.

SEPT. 30: I LOVE THE ’90S, This throwback tour is coming to the CenturyLink Center featuring Vanilla Ice, Salt N Peppa, All 4 One, Tone Loc, Coolio and Rob Base. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster outlets.

OCT. 12: OCTONAUTS, This action-packed and interactive theatre features brand new and fan favorite songs at the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. Tickets are available at box office, day of the show, and Ticketmaster outlets. ONGOING: SHREVEPORT HOUSE CONCERT SERIES: 1508 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. 670-3567. Shows begin at 7 p.m. Gotoshreveporthouseconcerts.org.

| SPECIAL EVENTS THROUGH DEC. 17: BOSSIER CITY FARMERS’ MARKET, PIERRE BOSSIER MALL PARKING LOT, with over 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.

THROUGH JULY 8: MALL ST. VINCENT’S SOUTH HIGHLANDS MARKET, The summer market featuring chefs, gardeners, artists and handcrafters will take place from 5 to 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. MAY 13: NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM, The Shreveport Little Theatre has loaned its talented troupe to help us bring you a night of close encounters with figures from history and myth from 6 to 8 p.m. at R.W. Norton Art Gallery. Free admission. Food trucks and entertainment available. Call Emily at 865- 4201, Ext. 130.

MAY 14: TRAILS AND TRELLISES GARDEN TOUR, Put on your sunhat and join the Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners in Minden from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Advance tickets are $10 by calling 371-1371. Tickets are $12 day of the tour.

MAY 14: 3RD ANNUAL MAYDAZE CAR SHOW, with door prizes, goody page and food from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on San Antonio Street, Many. Awards at 1 p.m. Call 315-5564 or visit www.toledocruisers.wix.com. MAY 14: MARCH FOR BABIES, This family-friendly event where the community comes together to raise money to support research, services, education and advocacy in the fight against prematurity, birth defects and infant mortality will be held at the Loyola Athletic Complex. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the 1.5-mile walk begins at 9 a.m. Interested walkers and donors can visit marchforbabies.org to sign up as an individual or family, start a team or donate. For more information about March for Babies, contact Ashley Morgan at 751-9225 or amorgan@marchofdimes.org

MAY 14: ARKLATEX GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING from 1-3 p.m. at the Randle T. Moore Center, 3101 Fairfield Ave. (corner of Fairfield Ave. and Kings Highway), Shreveport. The featured speaker is Ms.Tarah Thomas, library technician and genealogist.

Her presentation will be “Identifying and Dating Old Photographs.” This program is free and open to the public. Call 746-1851 or e-mail jjohnson747@suddenlink.net.

MAY 17 - 22: BIG BASS SPLASH TOURNAMENT, Cypress Bend Park, Toledo Bend. Call Bob Sealy at 888-698-2591 or Susie Anthony at 800-259-5253. MAY 19, 26: PROVENANCE FARMERS’ MARKET, The annual farmers’ market will take place from 4-8 p.m. at Provenance. Concert lineups to be announced. MAY 20-21: FISHER SAWMILL DAYS, held in Town Square, Fisher. Call Belinda Parker 567-9151.

MAY 21: SERATONES ALBUM RELEASE BLOCK PARTY, Shreveport-based rock group Seratones will celebrate the release of their debut album, Get Gone, with a free, all-ages block party, 5 to 9 p.m., at 710 Texas Street in downtown Shreveport. After party is from 9:30-11 p.m.; $10 at the door at Artspace.

MAY 21-22: DISCOVER THE DINOSAURS UNLEASHED, Experience up close encounters with life like dinosaurs in this walk through exhibit at the Shreveport Convention Center. Tickets available at Ticketmaster outlets. MAY 21: PAINTING IN THE PARK, from 1-4 p.m. at Hodges Gardens State Park, Florien. Call 586-3523 or visit www.crt.state.la.us/parks. MAY 26-29: MUDBUG MADNESS FESTIVAL, Mudbug Madness, which was named a Top 20 Event for 2015 by the Southeast Tourism Society, features three stages of live entertainment as well as arts and crafts vendors, activities for children, and Louisiana crawfish served every imaginable way. The festival is organized and presented by Downtown Shreveport Unlimited and sponsored by CenterPoint Energy. Complete festival details are available at www.mudbugmadness.com.

MAY 27: ARK-LA MUSIC SHOW, a tribute to legends at 7:30 p.m. at Sabine Theater, 875 San Antonio Ave., Many. Call Rodney Hopkins at 256-5735.

JUNE 4-AUG. 27: SHREVEPORT FARMERS’ MARKET, will have over 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 underneath the Spring Street Bridge. Visit www.shreveportfarmersmarket.com.

JUNE 4: ALICE’S TEA PARTY, in conjunction with the “Down the Rabbit Hole: Alice Visits the Norton” exhibit, R.W. Norton Art Gallery will host this tea from 2 to 4 p.m. General seating is $25 and reserved tables are $100 and $150. To buy tickets, go to eventbrite.com or call 865-4201 ext. 130. JUNE 9: SHREVEPORT GREEN’S FEAST, This annual dinner will feature local produce and other locally sourced fare in a four-course dinner with accompanying wines. Cocktails start at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. in Greenleaf Park in Provenance. Call 219-1888 ext. 16. Seating is limited.

JUNE 11: ARKLATEX GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION SPRING SEMINAR, is from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Miciotto Center, St. Jude Catholic Church, 4700 Palmetto Road, Bossier City. Featured speaker is Lisa Louise Cooke. Due to limited seating, advance registration is recommended. $10 fee for members and $20 for non-members. Call Jim at 746-1851.

JULY 16, 17: SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP,This arts, craft and gift show is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bossier Civic Center. Admission is $5. www.shoptiludropla.com. Call 564-9489 or 470-6714. JUNE 10: BATTLE OF THE BADGES, Horseshoe Bossier City hosts this fight between local police and fire departments.

Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster. Doors open at 6:30 and the fight starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Horseshoe Riverdome. Go to www.riverdome.com. Must be 21. JUNE 18: SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP’S WEDDING AFFAIR, This show will feature a bridal open house and tasting from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bossier Civic Center. Admission is $5. Visit www.shoptiludropla.com. 564-9489 or 470-6714.

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.

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 to 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.

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 dates for this summer are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 13 and 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 JUNE 6-17, JUNE 20-JULY 1, 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 12 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Call Elaine at the Swim School at 222-7946 or http://theswimschool.org for pricing and to register. JUNE 6-10, 20-24: CENTENARY ART CAMP, Students third through eighth grade will study a variety of American artists, exploring different genres and playing with an assortment of mediums. Classes are at Centenary’s Turner Art Center. $150 per session includes meals and snacks. To register, e-mail Sarah Sherry at ssherry@centenary.edu or go to centenary.edu/ academics/artcamps. Space is limited to 10 students per session.

JUNE12-16: BACK2BASICS, Girls can do it ALL! From archery and arts and crafts to canoeing &swimming, your girl will be one happy camper as she participates in scouting traditions of learning new skills, campfire songs, making new friends and much, much more. Deadline to register is May 16 and $125 per camper. Camp is open to girls entering grades 2-8. Girl Scouts of Louisiana hosts this camp. Visit gslp.org/ summercamps for more information.

JUNE 20-24: SUMMER OLYMPICS ART CAMP, Celebrate the Summer Olympics by creating fun arts and crafts and exploring different aspects of the Olympics including sports,countries and traditions at the Provenance Clubhouse. 1st-4th grades, $150, Supplies, snacks provided. To register, e-mail mcford821@gmail.com.

JUNE 20-23: I CAN BE … SUMMER CAMP, Most young girls believe that they can become anything they want to be. Let your Daisy or Brownie know that you believe in her dreams. Do they know what they want to be when they grow up? Maybe or maybe not. But one thing is true: Our girls can be anything they want! At this camp, we will be learning about things they can do and also get an introduction to nature while we’re at it! Deadline to register is June 10. This is a day camp by the Girl Scouts of Louisiana. Visit gslp.org/summercamps for more information.

JUNE 8-11: RISE OF OLYMPIANS, Are you looking for a mythological adventure? Are you ready to combat ancient monsters and search for hidden treasures? If so, then get your gear ready for a quest exploring the mysterious realms of Olympus. Swimming with the mermaids, fishing for ancient creatures, creating countless artifacts, utilizing archery skills to defeat evil, and a grand celebration of our triumphs are only a taste of what you have to look forward to. Deadline to register is May 21 and $90 per camper. This an overnight camp by the Girl Scouts of Louisiana. Visit gslp.org/summercamps for more information.

JUNE 27-JULY 1: JURASSIC BRICK LAND CAMP, for grades entering first through sixth. Learn build and play at this camp and show your building skills using our specialized project kits. Camp held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Provenance Clubhouse. Register now for a fun and education Bricks 4 Kidz Summer Camp at www.bricks4kidz.com or e-maile mcfarland@ 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 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Provenance Clubhouse. Register now for a fun and education Bricks 4 Kidz Summer Camp at www.bricks4kidz.com or e-mail emcfarland@ bricks4kidz.com for more information.

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 actionpacked 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. Classes are from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Provenance Clubhouse. K5-5th, $150. Snacks, supplies provided. To register, text 318-751-2651.

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. at the Provenance Clubhouse. Register now for a fun and education Bricks 4 Kidz Summer Camp at www. bricks4kidz.com or emailemcfarland@bricks4kidz.com for more information.

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 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Provenance Clubhouse. Register now for a fun and education 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 kids 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 12 p.m. at the Provenance Clubhouse. Register now for a fun and education 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 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Provenance Clubhouse. Register now for a fun and education Bricks 4 Kidz Summer Camp at www. bricks4kidz.com or e-mail emcfarland@bricks4kidz.com for more information.

| CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES MAY 13-21: PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE PRE-LICENSE, This course is designed to prepare individuals for the Property & Casualty exam and to provide a good education for a career in insurance. Topics include sales, basic terminology, concepts, the fundamentals of insurance law, and agent’s responsibility. Course cost including the textbook is $279 per person. Classes are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday on the BPCC campus, 6220 E. Texas St., Building D. Call 678-6015.

MAY 14: ACT PREP WORKSHOP: SCIENCE, will help describe, analyze and teach students how to handle the science section of the ACT. Class is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bossier Parish Community College, 6222 E. Texas Street, Bldg. D, Bossier City. Cost $59. Call 678-6015. MAY 14: COMPUTER SCIENCE FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, High-quality, professional development workshop, free of charge. Code.org is hosting no-cost, one-day workshops for K-5 educators interested in teaching computer science. Workshop will cover courses 1-3 and offer supplies needed to teach the courses. Completers will receive printed curriculum guide, certificate of completion, classroom supplies for the unplugged lessons. Call 678-6015 for information on registration.

MAY 16: VOICE-OVERS … NOW IS YOUR TIME, Taught through a live webinar, this class will teach about the unique, outside-of-the-box way to cash in on one of the most lucrative full- or part-time careers out there. The class is from 7 to 9 p.m. on the Bossier Parish Community College campus, MAY 21: ACT PREP WORKSHOP: READING, This workshop will teach students how to navigate the lengthy passages and answer questions for the ACT test within the time allotted. Class is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bossier Parish Community College, 6222 E. Texas Street, Bldg. D, Bossier City. Cost $59. Call 678-6015.

MAY 24-JUNE 20: PAINTING CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES, taught through Bossier Parish Community College. Credit courses open to non-credit students. Call 318-678-6015 to register. 6220 E. Texas St., Building D. Cost is $25. Call 678-6015.

MAY 24-JUNE 21: WINDOWS 10 CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE, Get started using Windows 10 by learning how to navigate the Windows 10 interface, as well as use its features and apps. Work with tiles, search with Cortana, check out the new browser Edge and more. Cost is $109. Classes are from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays on the Bossier Parish Community College campus, 6220 E. Texas St., Building D. Call 678-6015.

MAY 28: ACT PREP WORKSHOP: MATH, This workshop will help students how to grasp a broad array of math topics from pre-algebra to trigonometry. Textbook and supplies required. Class is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bossier Parish Community College, 6222 E. Texas Street, Bldg. D, Bossier City. Cost $59. Call 678-6015.

| DESTINATIONS JUNE 3-5: WALKER PERCY WEEKEND, a threeday literary event in St. Francisville, where Percy set some of his fiction. Books, ideas, discussions, bourbon, crawfish and conversation with devotees of the Southern literary giant. Call 225-635-6330 or 800-798-4221 or go to www. walkerpercyweekend.org.

JUNE 4: AFTER THE BATTLE, re-enactment of Civil War battlefield surgery at Oakley Plantation in St. Francisville from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 225-635-6330 or 800-798-4221. JUNE 26: DRESSING THE PART, See how fashion evolved from 1795 to 1985 for ladies who lived at the Oakley House. 12 to 4 p.m. a Audubon State Historic Site, St. Francisville. Call 225-635-3739.

| CASINO PROMOS DIAMONDJACKS CASINO & RESORT: 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 towards weekend drawings. 5X Chairman, 3X Platinum, 2X Gold entries on Thursdays. 711 Diamondjacks Blvd., Bossier City. 678-7777.

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. 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.

HORSESHOE BOSSIER CITY HOTEL AND CASINO:

Memorial Car Giveaway earning period is through 9:45 p.m. on May 29. All Total Rewards members will receive one free entry into the drawing and can also earn additional entries for every 25 Tier Credits earned from through May 29. All guests will receive 10X entries for every 25 Tier Credits earned selected Tuesdays at Horseshoe Bossier City. Earning will take place beginning at 5 a.m. on May 17, 24 until 4:59 a.m. All guests will receive 10X entries for every 25 Tier Credits earned each Wednesday in May at Harrah’s Louisiana Downs. Earning will take place beginning at 6 a.m. on May 11, 18, 25 until 5:59 a.m. At 10:30 p.m., May 29, 10 lucky winners will be announced. Nine will receive $1,000 in Free Slot Play, and one lucky winner will win a 2016 Audi Cabriolet. See Total Rewards® for details. 711 Horseshoe Blvd, Bossier City, LA 71111. 742-0711.

ELDORADO RESORT CASINO: 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 tournament 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. The Key $50,000 Cash Giveaway is May 28. Unlock your $1,500, $5,000 or $10,000 jackpot with The Key Cash Giveaways! Play May 22-28 to earn 10x entries Sunday through Thursday and 5x entries Friday and Saturday. Activate your entries with your properly inserted Club Eldorado card or have an active table rating. Every 15 minutes from 2:15 p.m. until 12 a.m., qualifiers will select a key to a box on the prize board. Key holders will take home prizes ranging from $250 to $5,000, but only one key unlocks the grand prize of $10,000 cash! Up to 40 players will win. For complete promotional details, stop by Club Eldorado. 451 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport. 877-602- 0711.

SAMS TOWN HOTEL AND CASINO SHREVEPORT: 100 Win 100 is Fridays in April from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Every 30 minutes, 10 lucky winners will be selected, and $100 slot dollars will automatically be loaded into their accounts. Guests can earn additional entries for every 100 points earned on promotional days, and all B Connected members automatically receive one free entry. Deposit your entries at a kiosk or by playing the hour before the drawing. 315 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport.

HARRAH’S LOUISIANA DOWNS: 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. Member must read and accept e-mailed offer and redeem within 24 hours of receiving e-mail at the Total Rewards Kiosk. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate.