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TALK OF THE TOWN

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| ART/EXHIBITS JUNE 17: FRAMED: A SUMMER ART EXHIBIT, an allages photography exhibit featuring Shreveport artists with interactive art installations, photo booths, portrait booths and dancing. $5 at the door, $10 donation. 5-8 p.m. Minicine?, 846 Texas Ave., Shreveport.

THROUGH JULY 21: FIBER ART EXHIBIT, with artists from Shreveport, Bossier and Natchitoches. Opening reception is from 4:30-6 p.m., July 12. Donna Service Gallery, first floor in Building A on the BPCC campus. 6220 E. Texas Street, Bossier City. Visit www.bpcc.edu.

THROUGH JULY 21: BPCC STUDENT ART EXHIBIT, including drawings, paintings, photographs, and mixed media pieces. Opening reception is from 4:30-6 p.m., July 12. Learning commons, first floor in Building A on the BPCC campus. 6220 E. Texas Street, Bossier City. Visit www.bpcc.edu

THROUGH JUNE 30: ART AND SOULS: TWO OF A KIND, this two-person art exhibit is truly unique with work from popular landscape artist Susan Duke and her late husband, George H. Gibbens, III. Free. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport. Visit www.laexhibitmuseum.org.

THROUGH JULY 31: WINE, ART & MUSIC FEATURING JOHN WAGONER, The multi-faceted work of artist John Wagoner is on exhibit at Boomtown Casino’s 1800 Prime restaurant. The artist has a unique approach to his multi-media work, creating molds and filling them with layers of paint and materials to recreate familiar shapes and objects of vibrant materials, making art out of the ordinary. Presented by Bossier Arts Council. 1800 Prime Steakhouse, Boomtown Casino, 300 Riverside Drive, Bossier City. 746-0711.

THROUGH AUGUST 9: THE ART OF THE GUITAR Nobody illustrates it in bolder “living color” than “The Master of the Telecaster,” James Burton. From vivid pink paisley to flaming red hot, Burton’s guitars and his unmistakable riffs and soft bending sounds have defined rock ‘n roll for more than six decades and have made him one of the world’s greatest musical legends. Burton, Shreveport guitar legend, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member and Grammy award winner, opens his guitar collection to the public in a never-before-seen exhibition. Area guitar collectors bring their one of a kind guitars for display. Some are autographed by stars like Mick Jagger. The Shreveport Regional Arts Council presents the two exhibits at artspace, 708 Texas Street, Shreveport. Call 673-6535.

JUNE 1-JULY 31: LINDA DICKSON, will be the featured artist at the Emerging Artist Gallery with her acrylic art. Opening reception from 6-8 p.m. June 16 at the Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Visit www.bossierarts.org.

JUNE 1-JULY 31: LAB RAT ARTS, This is a multifaceted group of artists with artwork that consists of murals, sculptures, props, graphic design, fine art, public art, faux finishing, furniture and hand-painted signs. Opening reception from 6-8 p.m. June 16 at Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Visit www.Bossierarts.org or call 741-8310.

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. Shreve Memorial Library, Broadmoor Branch, 1212 Captain Shreve Drive, Shreveport.

| 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 with bassist Chris Allen, Wednesdays and Thursdays. 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City.

AGAVE: Friday and Saturday night live entertainment. On stage from 10 p.m.-1 a.m.: Side FX, June 9, 10; Ambush, June 23, 24; Southbound 71, June 23, 24; and What the Funk, June 30, July 1. No cover. Happy hour Friday and Saturday, 5 to 7 p.m. 2-for-1 well, wine & draft. DiamondJacks Casino & Resort, 711 DiamondJacks Blvd., Bossier City. 678-7777.

ARTIPSY WINE AND ARTS BAR: Last Friday of every month from 8-11 p.m. for “Hot Topic” comedy series; $10 presale; $15 at the door. All events are for those 21 years and older. 450 Clyde Fant Memorial Pkwy., Ste. 600, Shreveport.

AURA ULTRA LOUNGE: 205 Texas St., Shreveport. 272-1643.

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

BON TEMPS COFFEE BAR: Every Thursday from 7-10 p.m. is Thursday Night Vibes with local singers, songwriters, musicians and performers as they display their talents. Every Friday is Game Night from 7 p.m. to midnight. Every Saturday night is Poetry Night from 7-10 p.m. 450 Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway, Ste. 700, Shreveport. 734-9766.

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

CANTINA BAR: Entertainment lineup includes DJ entertainment every Friday night. Boomtown Casino, 300 Riverside Drive, Bossier City. 746-0711 or www.boomtownbossier.com.

CELEBRITY LOUNGE: Eldorado Resort Casino, 451 Clyde Fant Parkway. Call 877-602-0711.

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.

CRYSTAL STAIRS: Paradise Hawaiian Style Elvis Tribute Show. $5 plus meal purchase required. 6 p.m. 601 Texas Street, Shreveport. 424-8783.

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

END ZONE SPORTS BAR: 1 p.m. to 2 a.m., Monday through Saturday. Happy hour daily from 1-8 p.m. Shuffleboard and pool table. 2216 Benton Road, Bossier City. Call 747-2773.

FROG’S BREATH SALOON: 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 Friday and Saturday from 3:30-10 p.m. with tours starting at 3:30 both days. Ask about hosting your event at the tap room. Books and Brews, which is an open forum book club, takes place on the fourth Friday of the month. 700 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City.

GREAT RAFT BREWING: Open every Wednesday through 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. on Saturdays. 1251 Dalzell, Shreveport.

H&H LOUNGE: Good Vibes Night every Wednesday. Drum Circle, 6-9 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. The Joe Nadeau Band, June 9; Kandu, June 16, 23, 30; Stan Hoffman, June 21; Jason Sepulvado, June 24. 639 E. Kings Highway, Shreveport. 861-2151.

LEGENDS THEATRE: Kelly Pickler, June 3, 8 p.m. Eddie Money July 8, 8 p.m. Must be 21 or older to attend show. Tickets on sale at ticketmaster.com. DiamondJacks Casino & Resort, 711 DiamondJacks Blvd., Bossier City. 678-7777.

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

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

NOBLE SAVAGE: Open 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Weeknight shows start at 8 p.m. Every Tuesday, Crystal Thomas & The Dons Jam. On Wednesdays, Joe Nadeau's Blues Jam. Dirty Redd's Open Jam Session featuring area artists playing all-around good music every Thursday. 417 Texas Street., Shreveport. 221-1781.

RIVERDOME: Trace Adkins, 8 p.m., Oct. 20. Horseshoe Bossier City Hotel and Casino, 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City. 800-895-0711.

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 Highway, Shreveport. 216-3346.

PARADISE THEATER: Gino Vannelli, 8 p.m., June 10. Tickets start at $45. Chippendales, July 15. Tickets start at $10. American Icon:

SAM’S TOWN LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Free entertainment all month long. 315 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. 877-429-0711.

SAM’S TAVERN: 5 Star Karaoke Plus, 9 p.m., every Friday and Saturday Night, 3816 E. Texas Street, Bossier City. 626-5930.

SUPERIOR GRILL: Live music from 6:30-10:30 p.m. 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-3243.

THE STAGE AT SILVER STAR: Live entertainment. Gates open at 7 p.m. unless stated otherwise. 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. 752-3633. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com.

STRANGE BREW: Ghost Foot, Caleb Elliot, Them Notoriuous Cadillacs, $5, 9:30 p.m., July 1. 235 Wall St., Shreveport. 222-2337.

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

THE BAR CHORD, 4-11 p.m. 5815 Youree Drive. Visit www. thebarchord.com.

TIKI BAR: Live music featuring Darth Brooks, July 29, Sept. 30, Nov. 25. 639 E. Kings Highway, Shreveport. 868-6355.

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

WHAT’S ON TAP: Happy hour daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 33 beers on tap. 1207 Shreveport-Barksdale Highway, Shreveport 869-2422.

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

WHISKEY ROADHOUSE: Hours are noon to midnight Sunday; 6 p.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday; 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke. Horseshoe Casino, 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City.

| MUSIC/COMEDY JUNE 10: GINO VANNELLI, tickets start at $45. 8 p.m. Paradise Theater at Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

JUNE 20: BIG BAND TUESDAY with Bill Causey and his orchestra plus special guests each week. Tickets $10 or $5 with Players Card. 6 p.m.Paradise Theater at Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

JUNE 25: “POSTWAR EXPLOSION,” performed by Red River Wind Orchestra. This summer concert of American music during the post-war decades. Free. 3 p.m. Parkway High School, 2010 Colleen Drive, Bossier City. Call 218-0025 or visit www.redriverwindorchestra.org.

JULY 9: JOURNEY, $34.50-$95. 7:30 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

JULY 14: DANCING WITH THE STARS LIVE! Dancers from the hit show will take the stage on their Hot Summer Nights tour. $49.50; $59.50; $79.50. 7:30 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com.

JULY 15: PAUL MCCARTNEY, brings his One on One Tour to Bossier City. 8 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

JULY 29: AMERICAN ICON: A TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CASH, featuring Cash’s classic songs performed by Doug Allen and Wendy Newcomer. Tickets $20. 8 p.m. Paradise Theater, Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. Visit www. ticketmaster.com.

AUG. 19: TOWER OF POWER, playing timeless music for fans of all ages. Tickets start at $20. 8 p.m. Paradise Theater at Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. Visit www. ticketmaster.com.

AUG. 20: JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 UNIT, $35, $45. All seats reserved. 7:30 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

AUGUST 25: KANSAS, Reserved seating. $59.50, $69.50, $99.50. 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

OCT. 21: CHRIS STAPLETON: ALL AMERICAN ROAD SHOW, $35.75-$70.75. 7 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

OCT. 28: JASON ALDEAN, This country star comes to Bossier City on his “They Don’t Know Tour” with special guests Chris Young and Kane Brown. 7:30 p.m. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Center Drive, Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

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

| THEATER JUNE 8, 15, 22, 29: ACTING CLASSES, Shreveport Little Theatre is enrolling adults and youth interested in acting classes with veteran director and actor Mary Joris. Preregistration is required. $160. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Call 424-4439.

JUNE 9-11: THE LION KING JR., Set against the backdrop of Africa, this musical features the classic hits from the original movie and stars 80 local singers, dancers and actors. $25. 7 p.m., June 9; 2 p.m., June 10-11. Marjorie Lyons Playhouse, 2700 Woodlawn Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.acttickets.info or call 212-2822.

JUNE 9-11: JUNIE B. JONES, THE MUSICAL, based on the New York Times bestselling book series about a Junie B.’s experience in first grade. $10. 7 p.m., June 9; 2 p.m., 7 p.m., June 10; 2 p.m. June 11. East Bank Theatre, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Call 218-9978 or e-mail stagecenterboxoffice@ gmail.com.

JUNE 9-11: MADAGASCAR JR., Shreveport Little Theatre’s young actors will celebrate their wild side and bring to life the memorable character of Madagascar that audiences love. $12. 7 p.m., June 9; 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., June 10; 2 p.m., June 11. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportlittletheatre.com.

JUNE 11: RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA, This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love – the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more – plus some surprising new twists! $79.50; $65.50; $47.50. 7:30 p.m. The Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.thestrandtheatre.com.

JUNE 22-25, 39-30, JULY 1, PETER AND THE STAR CATCHER, based on the best-selling novels, this play upends the century-old tale of how a miserable orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan. $20, adults; $18, seniors; $15, students and kids. 7:30 p.m., June 22-24, 29, July 1; 3 p.m., June 25; 2 p.m. July 1. Marjorie Lyons Playhouse, 27100 Woodlawn Ave., Shreveport. Call 218-9978 or e-mail stagecenterla@ gmail.com.

AUG. 2: DOWNTOWN ARTWALK, Tour historic spaces and meet artists and purchase locally produced art. Food, drinks, historic talks, sketch sessions and more. 5-8 p.m. Visit www.downtownshreveport.com.

AUG. 18: 2017 AUCTION FOR AIDS, Staying Alive: staying healthy and staying strong. 6-10 p.m. Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino, 315 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 222-6633.

AUG. 18-20: GEEK’D CON, with local and regional artists, vendors across the country, TV and film stars, and non-stop geek entertainment. VIP tickets, $76.50; weekend tickets, $26.50; single-day tickets, $16.50; kids (ages 6-12) single-day tickets, $6.50; Friday tickets, $6.50; kids 5 and under free. Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo Street, Shreveport. Visit www.geekdcon.com/shreveport.

SEPT. 6: DOWNTOWN ARTWALK, Tour historic spaces and meet artists and purchase locally produced art. Food, drinks, historic talks, sketch sessions and more. 5-8 p.m. Visit www.downtownshreveport.com.

OCT. 4: DOWNTOWN ARTWALK, Tour historic spaces and meet artists and purchase locally produced art. Food, drinks, historic talks, sketch sessions and more. 5-8 p.m. Visit www.downtownshreveport.com.

NOV. 1: DOWNTOWN ARTWALK, Tour historic spaces and meet artists and purchase locally produced art. Food, drinks, historic talks, sketch sessions and more. 5-8 p.m. Visit www.downtownshreveport.com.


| SPECIAL EVENTS EVERY FRIDAY THROUGH JULY 7: SHREVEPORT

SUMMER MARKET, With fruit, vegetables, baked goods, crafters, honey, restaurant vendors, this family-friendly event offers a unique summer shopping experience. 4 p.m. West parking lot of Mall St. Vincent, 1133 St. Vincent Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.ShreveportSummerMarket. com.

THROUGH JUNE 30: THE TRANSFORMATIONS GROUP, a class of diverse emerging artists with a variety of backgrounds. Opening reception is from 6-8 p.m. June 16. Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Visit www.bossierarts.org.

JUNE 7: DOWNTOWN ARTWALK, Tour historic spaces and meet artists and purchase locally produced art. Food, drinks, historic talks, sketch sessions and more. 5-8 p.m. Visit www.downtownshreveport.com.

JUNE 8: SHREVEPORT GREEN’S FEAST, a four-course dinner of locally sourced ingredients server under the stars to benefit Shreveport Green. Dinner prepared by Jason Brady, Gabriel Balderas and Frank Harris Jr. $150. 6:30 p.m. Provenance Community’s Greenleaf Park, 1968 Bridgewater Ave., Shreveport. Call 219-1888 ext. 16 or visit www. www.shreveportgreen.org/support-us/feast.cfm.

JUNE 9: TWILIGHT TALKIES: WRECK-IT RALPH,on the front lawn of the museum. Bring chairs and blankets to enjoy the movie under the stars. Food trucks will be on hand with food for purchase. Free. 7 p.m., 8 p.m., movie starts. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.rwnaf.org.

JUNE 10-11: PARADE OF HOMES, Home Builders Association of Northwest Louisiana presents this self-guided tour of new construction, outdoor living and remodeling projects in Bossier, Caddo and DeSoto parishes. $5. 1-6 p.m. Call 797-8222 or visit www.nwlahbs.org.

JUNE 10: MARGAM (A PATH), Srutilaya School of Dance presents a sacred form of Indian classical dance, Bharatanatyam, with renowned a live orchestra from India. $20, adults; $10 kids 8 years and younger. 3-4:30 p.m. Margaret Shaffer Dickson Theatre at Southfield School, 1100 Southfield Road, Shreveport. Visit www.srutilayadance. eventbrite.com.

JUNE 10: 2017 GREEN THUMB EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR, featuring speakers Kim Lyles, Gloria McClure, and Mark Walton. Free. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The American Rose Center, 8877 Jefferson Paige Road, Shreveport. Call 938-5402.

JUNE 10: 18TH ANNUAL GENTLEMEN’S COOKING CLASSIC, The Southern University at Shreveport Foundation hosts this event featuring exquisite dishes prepared and served by area ladies, lil chefs, politicians, and civic and community leaders. $35, adults; $12.50 children 6 to 10 years old; free for children 5 years old and younger. 6-9 p.m. Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo Street, Shreveport. Call 670-9681 or visit the Southern University at Shreveport Foundation office, 610 Texas Street, Ste. 400, Shreveport.

JUNE 10: ARK-LA-TEX GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING, with guest speaker Jackson Sibley presenting “Plantations Along the Upper Red River - 1839 to Present Day” and Glenda Bernard’s presentation on “Overlooked Records of the Freedmen’s Bureau.” Randle T. Moore Center, 3101 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. Call 746-1851.

JUNE 11: HIGHLAND OPEN STUDIO TOURS SUNDAY (H.O.S.T.S.), catch your favorite Highland artist demonstrating his or her craft. Artists include desire Mingo, Sherry Tamburo, Wendy Disdale, Karen La Beau, Marci Hicks, Lynn Laird, Tori Ladd, Christena Francis, Tracy McComic and Daniel Cordell. Noon to 4 p.m. For demonstration times and locations, call 286-3846 or e-mail hostsundays@gmail.com.

JUNE 17: 19TH ANNUAL SUNFLOWER TRAIL AND FESTIVAL, featuring art and entertainment for all ages including handmade items for sale, hands-on arts and crafts activities for children, art exhibits, a sunflower photography contest and moor. Food and refreshment vendors available and live music. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crossroads Museum, 12797 Main Street, Gilliam. Visit www.facebook.com/ SunflowerTrail or call 296-4393.

JUNE 19-24: URBAN DANCE WEEK, featuring hip hop, jazz fusion, modern, tap, contemporary ballet and pointe. Registration is required. $380. Arts Dance Center, 4801 Line Ave., Ste. 18, Shreveport. Call 760-224-3549 or visit www.artsdancecenter.com.

JUNE 26: BRING IT! LIVE, Back by demand, Miss D and her Dancing Dolls, stars of Lifetime’s hit series "Bring It!" return to Shreveport. Tickets start at $32.75. 7:30 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

JULY 5: DOWNTOWN ARTWALK, Tour historic spaces and meet artists and purchase locally produced art. Food, drinks, historic talks, sketch sessions and more. 5-8 p.m. Visit www.downtownshreveport.com.

JULY 7: TWILIGHT TALKIES: THE SANDLOT, on the front lawn of the museum. Bring chairs and blankets to enjoy the movie under the stars. Food trucks will be on hand with food for purchase. Free. 7 p.m., 8 p.m., movie starts. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.rwnaf.org.

JULY 8: SAVE THE BOOBIES RUN, This motorcycle ride that benefits Susan G. Komen of North Louisiana is fun for the entire family and also includes live music, bounce house and waterslide, tattoo truck, catfish plates for $7 and other food vendors on site. 9 a.m. and concerts will go until 10 p.m. Harley Davidson dealership, 2225 Autoplex Drive, Bossier City. Call 742-3047.

JULY 15-16: SHOP TIL YOU DROP ARTS, CRAFT & GIFT SHOW, featuring over 100 booths with a variety of products for purchase. Mickey and Minnie Mouse will make an appearance for kids. $4, children 10 and under are free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 15; 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., July 16. Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City. Visit www.shoptiludropla.com.

JULY 15: CHIPPENDALES, Tickets start at $10. Paradise Theater, Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

DEC. 6: DOWNTOWN ARTWALK, Tour historic spaces and meet artists and purchase locally produced art. Food, drinks, historic talks, sketch sessions and more. 5-8 p.m. Visit www.downtownshreveport.com.

SUMMER CAMPS JUNE 30 - JULY 17: CAMP CAVS, Choose from our 10 day camps varying from sports, art and even cooking. Must register. Each registration comes with a Camp Cavs T-shirt.Ages 7-18. $49-$129. Visit www.bpcc.edu/continuingeducation or call 678-6015.

JUNE 13, 20, 27, JULY 11, 18, 25, AUG. 1: MUSIC TALE TUESDAYS, celebrate the art of music at this camp that joins mini-music makers and artists to make instruments and interactive art. Different theme each week. Pre-K through 3rd grade. $10 per child. 10-11:30 a.m. artspace, 708 Texas Street, Shreveport. Visit www.artspaceshreveport.com/sumemr-fun.

JUNE 12-16, JULY 10-14, JULY 24-28: STOP MO ANIMATION STEAM CAMP, a fun, interactive hands-on STEAM Camp taught by professional animators. This week-long camp teaches students about three different kinds of stop motion animation methods. Students will choose one to make a two-minute short animated movie illustrating the art of sound. 6th-12th graders. $250. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. artspace, 708 Texas Street, Shreveport. Visit www.artspaceshreveport.com/ summer-fun.

JUNE 19-23: PHONIC FREAKOUT, a fun, interactive, hands-on STEAM Camp taught by STARBASE of Louisiana, a premier Department of Defense STEM program sponsored by the 307th Bomb Wing of the Air Force Reserve Command at Barksdale Air Force Base, and professional artists Campers will create working instruments using hand tools, make a sound mural and learn about sound engineering. Lunch is not included, but can be purchased. 5th-12th graders. $250. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. artspace, 708 Texas Street, Shreveport. Visit www.artspaceshreveport. com/sumemr-fun.


| CASINO PROMOS BOOMTOWN CASINO & HOTEL: 300 Riverside Drive, Bossier City, 746-0711. www.boomtownbossier.com

DIAMONDJACKS CASINO & RESORT: 711 Diamondjacks Blvd., Bossier City. 678-7777. New members receive up to a $100 refund in the mail.

Mail offer based on play. See Rewards Club for details. Restrictions apply. Happy Birthday. Come in on your birthday, swipe your Rewards Club card and receive a present from us. June promotions: New members receive up to $100 refund in mail. Mail offer based on play. See Rewards Club for details. Restrictions apply. Happy Birthday! Come on your birthday, swipe your Rewards Club card and receive a present from DiamondJacks. 80K Summer Fun Blowout: Win a party barge June 24, 11 p.m. Win a Big Green Egg Grill Saturdays, June 3, 10 & 17, 11 p.m. Win up to $1,000 cash every Friday 7 to 10 p.m. Slot play drawings every Saturday, 7-10pm. 10X entries every Monday & Thursday. Point Multiplier Sundays: 10X Chairman, 5X Platinum, 3X Gold and 2X Silver. Limited to the first 200 points multiplied. Life’s A Beach Tuesdays: Guaranteed winner with every play, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. enroll at MACK with 10 slot poiints, up to three swipes per day. Hot Seat Wednesdays: Every Wednesday 5 to 7 p.m. Win up to $100 slot points. Up to three swipes a day. Flag Day Giveaway: June 14 starting at 10 a.m. free American flag. Enroll at MACK. Limited to first 500 guests.

LLEGENDS

BUFFET SPECIALS: Salute To Our Troops! 25% off ever day at Legends Buffet. Must have military ID (active or retired) to receive discount. Not valid on holidays. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Shrimp Buffet: Sunday thru Thursday $24.99 with Rewards Club Card. Sizzling Steak Buffet every Saturday for $24.99 with Rewards Club Card. $14.99 Father’s Day Buffet: June 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (price with Rewards Club Card).

ELDORADO RESORT CASINO: 451 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. 877-602-0711.

HARRAH’S LOUISIANA DOWNS: 8000 E. Texas St., Bossier City. 742-5555. Return Rewards. 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. See Total Rewards® for details. Mystery Reward Credit Multiplier. Every Monday and Tuesday, Total Rewards members can swipe their card at the Promotions Kiosk to receive a Reward Credit Multiplier. Total Rewards members have a chance to win up to a 100X multiplier. Gold and Platinum guests are guaranteed at least 3X multiplier. Diamond guests are guaranteed at least 5X multiplier. Seven Star guests are guaranteed at least a 7X multiplier. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. See Total Rewards® for details. Locals Only 5X Multiplier. Every Wednesday, Local Total Rewards members can swipe their card at a promotional kiosk to receive a 5X Reward Credit Multiplier. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. See Total Rewards® for details. Punch Your Luck Drawings. Every Friday, Total Rewards members can swipe their Total Rewards card for a chance to punch a square on the punch board and win Free Slot Play. Activation is from 3-9:45 p.m. Number of earned entries is based on tier. One additional entry may be earned for every 25 Tier Credits during the earning period (6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.). At 4 p.m., drawings will begin and happen each hour. Five winners will be called to punch a square on the punch board and reveal their Free Slot Play prize! Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. See Total Rewards® for details. Experience The Empire Drawings. Every Saturday, Total Rewards members can swipe their Total Rewards card for a chance to win Free Slot Play and an Experience the Empire Qualifier spot. Activation is from 3-9:45 p.m. Number of earned entries is based on Tier. One additional entry may be earned for every 25 Tier Credits during the earning period (6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.). At 4 p.m. the drawings will begin and happen every 30 minutes through 9:30 p.m. Two winners will be called to receive $100 in Free Slot Play. At 10 p.m., one winner will receive $300 Free Slot Play and an Experience The Empire qualifier spot.

*EXPERIENCE THE EMPIRE FINALE IS JUNE 24. Starting 4 p.m., every 30 minutes two winners will be called to receive $200 in Free Slot Play. At 10 p.m., one winner will receive $500 Free Slot Play and an Experience the Empire qualifier spot. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. See Total Rewards® for details. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800- 522-4700.

HARRAH’S CLUB – BUFFET DINING: Harrah’s Club offers guests an all-day buffet dining experience for a great price, just $19.99 per person. Harrah’s Club is open on Saturdays. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made through Racing Publications. The Buffet offering begins at noon and ends each Saturday at 5 p.m.

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

DARE DAY CLUB: Dare is open daily to the public from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Admission is $10 at the gate. Must be 21 years old to enter.

MARGARITAVILLE CASINO AND RESORT: 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. 855-346-2489. www.margaritavillebossiercity.com. Margaritaville Millions is every day with island themed game with the appeal of more winners, more often. Must complete a collection on Island 1 first before progressing to Island 2. Play ‘N’ Get – Patriotic Shirt is Monday through Friday in June. Guests may be redeemed their Patriotic T-shirt once for 150 base points. Upon issuance of receipt, guests have 24 hours to redeem at the Players Club during standard hours of operation. 2x Play Wednesdays.Guests receive two free game plays on Wednesdays only. $75K Summer Slot Party is June 9, 16, 23. Activation begins at 7 p.m. from promotional kiosk or slot machine.Drawings: 8-11 p.m. Ten names will be drawn every 30 minutes to play. Participants can play more than once. Each guest will receive $100 in bonus play, and round winners will receive $200. Winners Announcement: Midnight at the Promotions and Events Stage. Top prize is $5,000 in bonus play! $20K Tied Up in Cash is June 11, 18, 25.Drawings: 4-6 p.m. at the Promotions and Events Stage.Prizes will range from $250 - $1,000 in live chips.

PARADISE THEATER:Big Band Tuesday starting June 20 with Bill Causey and his orchestra plus special guests each week; 6 p.m.; tickets $10 or $5 with Players Card.Gino Vannelli, 8 p.m., June 10. Tickets start at $45. Chippendales, July 15. Tickets start at $10. American Icon: A Tribute to Johnny Cash, 8 p.m., July 29. $20. Tower of Power, 8 p.m. Aug. 19. Tickets start at $20. 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. 855-346-2489. (Also see MUSIC/COMEDY.)

BEACH BUM CLUB: Tuesdays Breakfast. Guests age 50+ only. 7-10:30 a.m. $5.99 Breakfast at World Tour Buffet. Lunch: Guests age 50+ only. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. $12.99 Lunch at World Tour Buffet.

SAM’S TOWN HOTEL AND CASINO SHREVEPORT: 315 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. 811-429-0711. www.samstown.com. June Promotions: Cruisin’ into Summer Kiosk Game from noon-midnight, Fridays in June. Guests who earn 250, 500, and 1,000 points can swipe their B Connected card at any promotional kiosk and reveal a prize. Guests can win Slot Dollars, gas cards, prizes or qualify to win a new Ford. See B Connected for more details. Cruisin’ into Summer Drawing, 3-10 p.m., Saturdays in June. Every hour, three lucky guests will be selected to win Slot Dollars as well as qualify for a chance to win a new Ford on Saturday, June 24. All B Connected card holders receive one free entry. Receive additional entries for every 100 points earned on the day of the event. Deposit your entries one hour before the drawing, at any time during the promotion and up to 15 minutes prior to the final drawing by swiping at any kiosk. Balloon Pop Kiosk Game. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Tuesdays in June. Every Tuesday in June, guests have three chances to win big with our Balloon Pop Kiosk Game. Earn 200, 400, and 600 points to swipe at any promotional kiosk to pick a balloon and reveal a prize.Guests can win Slot Dollars and many other great prizes.

SAM’S TOWN LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Free entertainment all month long. 315 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. 877-429-0711. Robin Beach and 4 Score, 7-11 p.m., June 8; Moon Dogs, 6-9:30 p.m., June 9, 10; Live 5, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., June 9,10; Jason Ashley, 7-11 p.m., June 15, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., June 16, 17; The Boomers, 6-9:30 p.m., June 16, 17; The Ziffles and Sister Collie, 7-11 p.m., June 22; The Mark Trimmier Band, 6-9:30 p.m., June 23, 24; Identity Crisis, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., June 23, 24; Professor Pork Chop and the Dishes, 7-11 p.m., June 29; Sweet Trouble, 6-9:30 p.m., June 30, July 1; Chicken on the Bone, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., June 30, July 1.


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