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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. An opening reception honoring the artists and their mentor is from 2-4 p.m. June 12. Light refreshments will be served. 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. 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.

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. Bluebirds,June 10, 11; New Evolution, June 17, 18; Red Thread, June 24, 25. 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 9, 30; Windstorm, June 10; Keith Horton Band, June 8; After Party, June 11; Better Days (Acoustic), June 14; Rick Mocklin, June 15; Katalyst, June 16; Elegan Few, June 17; DJ Crush, June 18; Stilettos, June 21; 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. Live music with Emily Petzhold, June 11. 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. Karaoke with Brandie, June 9, 16, 23, 30; Kandu, June 10, 24; Katalyst, June 11; Thunder Mouse, June 17; David Deaton, June 18; Jason Sepulvado, June 25. 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. 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: Joe Nadeau, 7 to 11 p.m., June 9; Keith Horton, 6 to 9:30 p.m., June 10, 11; Topper Voice of Rock, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., June 10, 11; Caravan, 7 to 11 p.m., June 16; Jam Boxx, 6 to 9:30 p.m., June 17, 18; Pop Culture, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., June 17, 18; 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 AT SILVER STAR: Live entertainment. Gates open at 7 p.m. unless stated otherwise. 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.

| MUSIC/COMEDY

JUNE 11: FANTASIA AND ANTHONY HAMILTON, Grammy Award-winning recording artists Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton are coming to the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium. Fans can expect to hear all their hits plus new music as each release new albums this spring. $77.50, $67.50 and $49.50. Reserved seating. 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport. Call 841-4000.

JUNE 17: PAT BENATAR & NEIL GIRALDO, The music couple will play some of their classic rock hits like “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” “Shadows of the Night,” “All Fired Up,” “We Belong” and “Promises in the Dark.” Tickets can be purchased in the Gift Horse at Horseshoe or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Horseshoe Riverdome. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate.

JUNE 18: MJ LIVE: MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE SHOW, full studio production of the King of Pop impersonator himself. $20. 8 p.m. Must be 21 or older. DiamondJacks Casino and Hotel, 711 DiamondJacks Blvd., Bossier City. Call 678-7777.

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. $5, $52, $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.

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.

| 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.

THURSDAYS THROUGH JUNE 16: PROVENANCE FARMERS’ MARKET AND CONCERT SERIES, featuring produce, crafts, arts and ready-to-eat food and drink vendors as well as weekly concerts. 4-8 p.m. Live music at 5 p.m. Haley Brooke, June 9; Professor Porkchop & the Dirty Dishes, June 16; James Pendley, June 18. Windrush Park in Provenance, 1968 Bridgewater Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.yourprovenance.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 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. Seating is limited. Cocktails start at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. Greenleaf Park in Provenance, 1968 Bridgewater Ave., Shreveport. Call 219-1888, Ext. 16.

JUNE 10: BATTLE OF THE BADGES, Horseshoe Bossier City hosts this fight between local police and fire departments. $32. Doors open at 6:30, and the fight starts at 7:30 p.m. Horseshoe Riverdome, 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City. Go to www. riverdome.com. Must be 21.

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

JUNE 12: SCCA AUTOCROSS: The fourth Red River Region, SCAA, Solo registration and tech inspection is from 8 to 9 a.m. First car out at 10 a.m. $45 entry fee for novices and SCAA members; $55 for experienced and non-SCAA members. No charge for non-competitors. Thunder Road Raceway Park in Gilliam. Call 393-9410.

JUNE 16: WALKING THE RUNWAY FOR A CURE, this silent auction and fashion show benefitting The Philadelphia Center will feature Chi Chi DeVayne. $25 until June 17; $50 after June 17. 6-9 p.m. Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino, 315 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 222-6633.

JUNE 18: 18TH ANNUAL SUNFLOWER TRAIL AND FESTIVAL, featuring art and entertainment for all ages including handmade items for sale by heritage crafters and artists, hands-on activities for children, art exhibits, a sunflower photography contest and more. Free and open to public. Events take place behind the Crossroads Museum, 12797 Main St. (LA-3049), Gilliam. Call 296- 4393 or 296-4303.

JUNE 18: SHOP ’TIL YOU DROP’S WEDDING AFFAIR, This show will feature a bridal open house and tasting. $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.

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 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.

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.

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 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 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 13-17: 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.- noon Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City. Visit www.bpcc.edu/continuingeducation or call 678-6015.

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.

JUNE 13-17: CAVALIER CHEER CAMP (AGES 5-12), BPCC Lady Cavalier Cheer sponsor will teach campers the fundamentals of cheering and a variety of cheers and chants. On the last day of camp, campers will also perform a spirit dance. $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 13-17: CAVALIER DRAMA FUN FEST, Discover the joy of theater and acting and learn how to use your voice and body effectively to portray a character through improvisations, games, scene studies and short sketches. Uncover behind the scenes secrets about make-up techniques, lighting, sound, set construction and dressing, props and more. An all--star presentation will be presented on the last day of camp. $129. 8 a.m. to noon. Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City. Visit www.bpcc.edu/continuingeducation or call 678-6015.

JUNE 13-17: CAVALIER YOUNG CHEF CAMP, Whether you’d like to learn basic cooking techniques, create exotic meals for a dinner party, or sharpen your knife skills, BPCC cooking classes have you covered. This cooking camp is for ages 10-17 and recommended for those who already love to cook and are looking for a challenge. Supply fee included. $169. 2-5 p.m. Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City. Visit www.bpcc. edu/continuingeducation or call 678-6015.

JUNE 13-15: CAVALIER SOFTBALL CAMP, Catch all the action this summer at the Camp Cavs Softball Camp hosted by the BPCC Lady Cavs softball team. Open to all skill levels for girls ages 6-15, participants will be assigned to a group by age and/or skill level. Campers should dress in gym clothing and bring their own gear such as bat, helmet, batting gloves, tennis shoes and glove. $79. 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 20-24: FLOWER POWER KIDS CAMP, This camp will showcase your child’s creativity while teaching them how to make bows and arrange flowers like a pro. $129. 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 20-24: CAVALIER DRAMA FUN FEST, Discover the joy of theater and acting and learn how to use your voice and body effectively to portray a character through improvisations, games, scene studies and short sketches. Uncover behind the scenes secrets about make-up techniques, lighting, sound, set construction and dressing, props and more. An all-star presentation will be presented on the last day of camp. $129. 8 a.m. to noon. Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City. Visit www.bpcc.edu/ continuingeducation or call 678-6015.

JUNE 20-24: BEGINNING SEWING CAMP FOR MIDDLE-SCHOOLERS, Students will learn how to operate a sewing machine and use sewing tools and make a book cover, beach hat and tote bag. Machines will be provided. Students will purchase supplies from instructor first day of camp. $149. 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Bossier Parish Community College, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City. Visit www.bpcc.edu/continuingeducation or call 678-6015.

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 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 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. 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 email 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 studentchoice 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.

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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. Get a free American flag starting at 10 a.m. on June 14, while supplies last.

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. Father’s Day Buffet, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., June 19; $9.99.

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. The Big Deal Cash Giveaways is June 18. Keep the $750, or give in to temptation? That’s the risk you’ll take during Eldorado’s $50,000 Big Deal Cash Giveaways! Play June 12 through June 18 for your chance to win $750 cash. 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. You’ll have 30 seconds on June 18 to keep the money or trade it for a briefcase worth up to $10,000. Either way, you’ll go home a winner! One name will be drawn every 15 minutes from 2:15 p.m. until 12 a.m. Up to 40 players will take home cash! Stop by Club Eldorado for complete promotional details.

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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