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Talk of the Town

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| ART/EXHIBITS

THROUGH JUNE: M.C. ROLLO. Monthly exhibit of fine art photography for viewing or purchase. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Free. Hayter Reynolds business offices, 9045 Ellerbe Road, Ste. 103. 698-3000.

JUNE 20-AUG. 11: ARTIST MEGAN DAVIS TAYLOR. “A Few of My Favorite Things” featuring furry (or feathery) friends. Portraits of chickens, alligators, possums and pets will be exhibited. Taylor will also live-paint an exotic chicken during the opening reception 5:30-7 p.m. Central Artstation, 801 Crockett St., Shreveport. Visit www.shrevearts.org.

JUNE 21: ARTIST TALK. Julie Crews' “Getting There” is the artist’s most personally revealing show. Crews will talk about her relationships with the people and places that inspired her. 5:30-7 p.m. Artspace, 708 Texas St., Shreveport. Visit www.artspaceshreveport.com.

JUNE 23: JULIE CANNARIATO METAL CLAY WORKSHOP. A comprehensive introduction to precious metal clay (PMC), a fine, silver, metal clay that enables one to create pure silver jewelry using simple tools and household items. $125. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with lunch on your own at 12:30 p.m. artspace, 708 Texas St., Shreveport. Visit www.shrevearts.org.

JUNE 28: STUDIO ARTISTS. Artists Paige Powell, Sherry Tamburo and Madeline Marak show attendees their method in “How I Do It?” in a hands-on demonstration night to learn how they create their art. Powell combines graphic design with art to create whimsical purses as well as wall art. Tamburo is a fiber artist who creates wall pieces, sculptures and wearable art. Marak has returned to Shreveport from D.C. to create landscape representations of this area of Northwest Louisiana. 5-8 p.m. Artspace, 708 Texas St. Visit www.artspaceshreveport.com.

THROUGH JUNE 30: ARTIST JULIE CREWS’ “GETTING THERE.” Art exhibit featuring artworks dominated by portraits and the roads that lead to them. Free. Artspace. 708 Texas Street. Visit www.artspaceshreveport.com.

THROUGH JULY 31: J. BEN MOSS. J. Ben Moss is a painter, illustrator and muralist and will have his work on display. Opening reception is at 6 p.m., June 8 at East Bank Gallery, Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. Visit www.bosserarts.org.

THROUGH AUG. 19: HUMAN. This photography exhibit by Hunter Sloan is a collage of images that seeks to capture and interpret the uniqueness of self. It shows not only the skin, but what's beneath the skin along this journey. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, Saturday; 1-5 p.m., Sunday. R.W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Call 865-4201.

THROUGH SEPT. 25: “CONTAINED” CALL FOR ARTISTS. The Bossier Arts Council is looking for local artists to submit works for the “Contained” exhibit. This themed show will explore big art on a small canvas. All works must be 12x12 and sold for $50. Let’s see how well you handle being contained within the boundaries of a small canvas. The juried gallery is aimed at introducing our community to a variety of artists' genres while highlighting some of our region’s most talented artists. Artworks will be on display in the East Bank Gallery from Oct. 3 until Nov. 30. Free submission for BAC members and students, and $10 submission for non-members. All completed works must be dropped off at the Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City, by noon, Sept. 25. Call 741-8310.

| 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; Zeke Steadman and Stan Hoffman, Saturdays. 2151 Airline Drive, Bossier City.

AGAVE: No cover. Happy hour Friday and Saturday, 5 to 7 p.m. 2-for-1 well, wine & draft. Legato Stone, 8 p.m. to midnight, June 22, 23; Toni & Drew, 6-10 p.m., June 28; Dusty Rose Band, 8 p.m. to midnight. Diamond Jacks Casino & Resort, 711 Diamondjacks Blvd., Bossier City. 678-7777.

AMERICAN LEGION #14: Karaoke with Jay Couger, 6 p.m. every Tuesday; Karaoke with Dickie T, 6 p.m., every Sunday; AJ and the Two Tone Blues Band, June 22, Aug. 24. 5315 Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport. 635-8186.

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.

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

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 Saturday night is poems and songs that pairs poems with smooth backing music from 7:30 to midnight. 450 Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway, Ste. 700, Shreveport. 734-9766.

BRASS MONKEY: Shows start at 9 p.m. 3104 Youree Drive, Shreveport. 318-230-6863.

CANTINA BAR AT BOOMTOWN: Live music from 8 p.m. to midnight every Friday and Saturday, The LaRoux’s, June 22, 23; Pseudo Boom, June 29, 30. 300 Riverside Drive, Bossier City, La. 318-746-0711.

CELEBRITY LOUNGE: Jimmy Wooten, June 20; Treble Hook, June 21; Vegas Stars, June 22; ENFERNO, June 23; The Lost Boys, June 27; Time Machine, June 29; Flamethrowers, June 30. 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.

CHIANTI: Winston Hall and Chris Allen, 6-9 p.m. every Sunday night in the Green Room. 6535 Line Ave., Shreveport. 868-8866.

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

CRYSTAL STAIRS: 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.

FLYING HEART BREWING & PUB: Housed in a historic building that was once home to Bossier City's Fire House No. 6, the tasting room is open 11 a.m. to 8 pp.m., Sunday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday. 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. Kandu, June 22. 639 E. Kings Highway, Shreveport. 861-2151.

LEGENDS THEATRE: Tracy Lawrence, 8 p.m., Aug. 31. 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; AJ and the Two Tone Blues Band, June 23, July 14, Aug. 11. 7960 E. Texas St., Bossier City. 841-1345.

NOBLE SAVAGE: Open 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Weeknight shows start at 8 p.m. On Wednesdays, Joe Nadeau's Blues Jam. Dirty Redd's Open Jam Session featuring area artists playing all-around good music every Thursday. AJ and the Two Tone Blues Band, June 30, Aug. 25. 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 Highway, Shreveport. 216-3346.

PARADISE THEATER: The Molly Ringwalds, 9 p.m., June 29. Tickets are $20. The Victory Belles, July 1-3, 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. Johnny Rivers, 8 p.m., July 7. Tickets are $30 and on sale at now via Tickemaster. 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. 855-346-2489. (Also see MUSIC/COMEDY.)

RIVERDOME: Horseshoe Bossier City Hotel and Casino, 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City. 800-895-0711.

SAM'S TAVERN: 5-Star Karaoke Plus every Friday and Saturday starting at 8 p.m. until. Located at 3816 E. Texas Street in Bossier City. 318-658-9804.

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

THE STAGE AT SILVER STAR: Live entertainment. Gates open at 7 p.m. unless stated otherwise. Pat Green, June 22; William Michael Morgan, June 29; Mark Chesnut, July 13; Eli Young Band, Aug. 25. 1201 Dixie Overland Road, Bossier City. 752-3633. Tickets available at www.outhousetickets.com.

ST. CHARLES TAVERN. 5 Star Karaoke Plus featuring Ed Williams, 8 p.m. to midnight every Thursday; 5 Star Karaoke Plus with Deirdra, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Saturday. 2706 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. 318-210-7434.

STRANGE BREW: Mike Brown Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight, Tuesdays and Fridays. 235 Wall St., Shreveport. 222-2337.

SUNDANCE CANTINA BAR AT BOOMTOWN: Live music is from 8 p.m. to midnight; 5 Star Karaoke Plus featuring Ed Williams 7-11 p.m., every Wednesday night. 300 Riverside Drive, Bossier City, La. 318-746-0711.

SUPERIOR GRILL: Live entertainment on the patio from 6:30-10:30 p.m. 6123 Line Ave., Shreveport. 869-3243.

SUPERIOR’S STEAKHOUSE: Live piano music 6-10 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; 7-11 p.m., Saturday. Haley Brooke, most Thursdays, many Fridays and Saturdays; Landon Pate, many Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; Morgan Smith, many Wednesdays; The Stilettos, the first Friday of the month. 855 Pierremont Road, No. 120, Shreveport. 219-4123.

TIME OUT SPORTS BAR: 9064 Mansfield Road, Shreveport. 688-3247.

TIKI BAR: Bucket List, June 20; Highway Lions, June 23; Hunter, Brabham, Williams & Deaton, June 27; Suite Harmony, June 28; The Hollow Decks, June 30. 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.

VFW POST #5951: Wayne’s FM Karaoke, first and third Saturday of the month. 1315 Northgate Road, Bossier City. 746-7611.

WHAT’S ON TAP: Happy hour daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 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 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 from 8 p.m. to midnight every Tuesday; K94.5 Morning Madhouse Trivia with Know It All Trivia, June 20, 27; After Hours, June 21; The Syndicate, June 22; Vernon Hinesley, June 23; Dancing for Dummies, June 24; Pro Karaoke with Scott, June 26; Darrin Morris Band, June 28; Jake Gill, June 29; Charlie Wood and Smokin Brass Section, June 30. Horseshoe Casino, 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City.

| MUSIC/COMEDY

JUNE 23: HEATHER LAND. On her “I Ain’t Doing It” tour, Heather Land has a knack for finding the funny out of the frustrating and has an ability to deliver consistent comedy in a self-deprecating style. $29, $49, $99. 7 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com.

JUNE 26: VOCALIST CANDACE TAYLOR. Taylor joins the Bill Causey Big Band for an evening of great swinging jazz music. 6-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20, or just $10 with Players Club Card at the Margaritaville Retail Store. Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City.

JUNE 29: THE MOLLY RINGWALDS. Back by popular demand, the '80s experience will hit the stage this summer in Bossier City. $20. 9 p.m. Paradise Theater, Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

JUNE 30: TUCKA AND FRIENDS. Starring J-Wonn. $35, $50. 7:30 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com.

JUNE 30: THE OAK RIDGE BOYS, LARRY GATLIN AND THE GATLIN BROTHERS. Plan a night of your favorite songs. 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in gift shop or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Horseshoe Bossier City Hotel & Casino, 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City. 800-895-0711.

JULY 1-3: THE VICTORY BELLES: ARMED FORCES APPRECIATION. The National WWII Museum’s Victory Belles are an elegant and charming vocal trio who travel the globe delighting audiences with their spirited performances, which feature dazzling costumes, audience interaction and musical hits. $15. 7 p.m. Paradise Theater, Margaritaville Resort Casino, 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.

JULY 13: CODY JINKS. Country singer Cody Jinks will visit Shreveport on his latest tour. $15-$100. Reserved seating. 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com.

ONGOING: SHREVEPORT HOUSE CONCERT SERIES: Shows begin at 7 p.m. 508 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. 670-3567. Go to www.shreveporthouseconcerts.org.

| THEATER

JUNE 21-24: PETER PAN JR. The newly adapted, one-act version of the Broadway musical from Stage Center’s School of Performing Arts Summer Camp. $15. 7 p.m., June 22; 2 p.m., June 23, 24; 5 p.m., June 23. Marjorie Lyons Playhouse, 2700 Woodlawn Ave., Shreveport. Call 218-9978.

JULY 6-8;13-15: HELLO, DOLLY! The blockbuster, feel-good Broadway musical with Seva May playing the title role and Joe Todaro as director. 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. $15, children; $20, seniors and military; $25, adults. Emmett Hook Center, 550 Common St., Shreveport. Visit www.emmetthookcenter.org.

JULY 12-15, 19-22, 26-29: MEMPHIS: THE MUSICAL. Inspired by actual events, this musical is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break. $25. 7:30 p.m.; 2 p.m., Sunday performances. Shreveport Little Theatre, 812 Margaret Place, Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportlittletheatre.com.

JULY 26-AUG.4: BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS. A boot-stomping comedy musical starring Miss Mona and the shady ladies of the Chicken Ranch takes the stage. Tickets: $22 adults, $20 seniors, $15 students. Marjorie Lyons Playhouse, 2700 Woodlawn Ave., Shreveport. 218-9978.

| SPECIAL EVENTS

EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY: THE HISTORIC OLGILVIE-WIENER HOME. Come take a step back in time and visit this beautiful Queen Anne Victorian mansion and watch the progress of historic preservation of this magnificent home. $10. 4-6 p.m. 728 Austen Place, Shreveport.

EVERY SATURDAY THROUGH NOV.: BOSSIER CITY FARMERS' MARKET. With fresh fruits and vegetables, honey, jams and jellies, makers, hobbyists, handmade soap, baked goods, food trucks and more. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pierre Bossier Mall, 2950 E. Texas Ave., Bossier City. Visit www.BossierCityFarmersMarket.com.

EVERY SATURDAY THROUGH AUG. 18: SHREVEPORT FARMERS’ MARKET. For the 32nd consecutive year, the market will serve local farmers and the community by providing bountiful and fun-filled weekly markets, live music and ready-to-eat foods. 7 a.m. to noon. 101 Crockett St., Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportfarmersmarket.com.

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.

THROUGH JULY 31: “LIBRARIES ROCK” SUMMER READING PROGRAM. The annual summer reading program will focus on a musically-inspired theme for all ages. Register at a Shreve Memorial Library branch location and receive a free bag filled with goodies while supplies last. Programming and skits will be held throughout the summer. Visit www.shreve-lib.org.

JUNE 21, 28: PROVENANCE SUMMER FARMERS’ MARKET. With fresh produce and meats from Louisiana and East Texas farmers, handmade crafts, local art, ready-to-eat food, live music and much more. 5-8 p.m., June 21, 28. Windrush Park, 1968 Bridgewater Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.yourprovenance.com.

JUNE 22-23: LOUISIANA PEACH FESTIVAL ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW. Featuring 150 vendors with arts & crafts, food, teddy bears, wood crafts, pottery, quilts, toys, peaches and more! $10, daily pass; $15, weekend pass; free for ages 8 and under. Noon-6 p.m., June 22; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 23. Ruston Civic Center, 401 N. Trenton St., Ruston. Visit www. louisianapeachfestival.org.

JUNE 22: MIDSUMMER MUSEUM CRAWL. Join the Meadows Museum of Art, the R.W. Norton Art Gallery and the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum for the first Midsummer Museum Crawl. Each location will feature visual art, a curated culinary experience, signature cocktails and live music! Every 30 minutes, trolleys will rotate between venues to shuttle guests to the next location. Must be 21 or older to attend. $35 for a single ticket or $60 for a couple's ticket.5-8:30 p.m. Tickets available at centenary.edu/crawl.

JUNE 24: SPOTLIGHT ON OPERA. Centenary College is proud to welcome the prestigious opera training program to campus this summer. Free. 7 p.m. Centenary’s Anderson Auditorium, 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport. Visit www.centenary.edu.

JUNE 24: RED RIVER REGION, SCAA, AUTOCROSS. This is a precision driving competition that pits one car at a time against the clock, and against others in your same class, to see how quickly you can negotiate your way around an orange pylon-marked course without hitting any cones or missing any gates. $40 for novices and SCAA members; $50 for experienced and non-SCAA members. No charge for non-competitors. 9:30 a.m. is mandatory inspection; 10 a.m. first car out. Thunder Rd. Raceway, 5700 Thunder Rd., Gilliam. Call 687-1507.

JUNE 29: VIRGINIA COLLEGE COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR. Featuring a variety of health-related checks and activities for all ages, refreshments and a blood drive. Attendees 18 and older can enter to win a pair of Jabra Elite 65t True Wireless Earbuds and other prizes. Free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Virginia College, 2950 E. Texas St., Ste. C, Bossier City. Call 741-8020.

JUNE 30: BLUES & SOUTHERN SOUL SUMMER JAM 2018: With Willie Clayton, Tucka, Wilson Meadows, Jeter Jones and Crystal Thomas. $45-$55. 8 p.m. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport. Visit www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com.

JULY 7: GEAUX TORO. Flying Heart Brewing and Twin City Roller Derby are partnering on a running of the bulls-themed event and fund-raiser for the Gingerbread House and the roller derby team with live music, good food and beers. 6-10 p.m. East Bank District, Bossier City.

JULY 13-15: 41ST SICKLE CELL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT. A major fund-raiser for the Northwest Louisiana chapter of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America that brings 150-200 softball teams from across the country to Shreveport with a Home Run Derby, fireworks display, family water park, music, entertainment and more. $325 per team. Cargill Park, 2800 Cargill Drive, Shreveport. Visit www.facebook.com/sicklecellsoftballtournament/.

JULY 14: ARK-LA-TEX GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING. With guest speaker Melissa Elrod’s overview of the Norton Art Gallery history research projects. Free. 1-3 p.m. Randle T. Moore Center, 3101 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. Visit www. altgenealogy.com or call 746-1851.

JULY 14-15: SHOP TIL YOU DROP ARTS, CRAFT AND GIFT SHOW. With over 75 booths filled with home, seasonal decor, clothing, accessories, personalized items, handcrafted items and more. $4 and children 10 and under are free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 14; 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., July 15. Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City. Visit www.shoptiludropla.com.

JULY 28-29: 55TH ANNUAL ARK-LA- TEX COIN, STAMP AND CARD EXPO. Buy, sell and trade collectible coins, stamps and sports cards. Free. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., July 28; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 29. Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City.

AUG. 17-19: GEEK’D CON. The three-day convention welcomes celebrity guests, WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley, MTV Superstar Bam Margera, actor Erik Estrada and more. The event will include vendors of all shapes and sizes selling collectible items including comic books, clothing, video games, original works of art, handmade items and more. The event will also welcome a variety of professional cosplay groups and will include a full-scale cosplay competition. $10-$20 for day passes and $25 for a weekend pass. Free for children ages 10 and under. 6-9 p.m., Aug. 17; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Aug. 18; 11 a.m. to 5 pm., Aug. 19. Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo St., Shreveport. Visit www. GeekdCon.com.

OCT. 12-14: PAW PATROL LIVE “RACE TO THE RESCUE.” The top-rated animated preschool series returns with four performances. 6 p.m., Oct. 12; 10 a.m., 2 p.m., Oct. 13; 2 p.m., Oct. 14. CenturyLink Center, 2000 CenturyLink Drive, Bossier City. Tickets go on sale 10 a.m., June 8 at www.ticketmaster.com.

| CASINO PROMOS

BOOMTOWN CASINO & HOTEL: 300 Riverside Drive, Bossier City, 746-0711. www.boomtownbossier.com. June Promotions. Night of 100 Winners Drawings is from 7-10 p.m. every Friday in June. Ten winners every 20 minutes! Simply swipe your mychoice card at any promotion kiosk to enter from 6-9:55 p.m. Earn additional entries when you play your favorite casino games! Message in a Bottle Kiosk Game is from 5-9 p.m. every Wednesday in June. Everyone is a guaranteed winner! Swipe your mychoice® card at the mychoice kiosk and reveal your prize! Harley Davidson Giveaway is from 7-10 p.m., June 30. One finalist drawn every 30 minutes. At 10 p.m., all finalists will pick an envelope. One person will win a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle and everyone else will win Bonus Rewards™! Earn additional entries when you play your favorite casino games throughout the month of June! Simply swipe your mychoice card at any promotion kiosk to enter from 6:30-9:55 p.m. 5X Entries for Harley Giveaway is every Monday and Tuesday. Earn 5X Entries for the June 30 Harley Davidson giveaway by playing your favorite casino games!

DIAMONDJACKS CASINO & RESORT: 711 Diamondjacks Blvd., Bossier City. 678-7777. June Promotions. 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! 90K Summer Fun Blowout. Win a trip to Hawaii at 11 p.m. on June 30. Win a summer fun prize every Saturday at 11 p.m.: BBQ Grill, June 23. Weekly earning entries. Cash and slot play winners from 7-10 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. 10X drawing entries every Sunday and Monday. Swipe and Win Tuesdays. Win up to $500 slot play! Win other great prizes! Enroll at Kiosk with 10 slot points from noon to 6 p.m. Limited to two swipes per day. Mystery Point Multiplier is every Wednesday. Win up to 10X points! Limited to first 200 points multiplied. Lucky Wheel Thursday is from 5-8 p.m. every Thursday. Take a spin and win up to $500 slot play! Five winners every hour. Double prizes for Chairman. Enroll at Kiosk. 10X Points is from 5-7 p.m. every Friday. Earn more cash back at the machine. Multiplier caps at 200 points. Your e-mail could be worth $100! Submit your e-mail to the Rewards Club for a chance to win a share of $500!

LEGENDS BUFFET SPECIALS: Salute to our troops! 25% off every day at Legends Buffet. Must have military I.D. (active or retired) to receive discount. Not valid on holidays. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Seafood Buffet is Friday and Saturday. Crab legs are back! $26.99 with Rewards Club Card.

ELDORADO RESORT CASINO: 451 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. 877-602- 0711. June Promotions. $200,000 Mustang Mania Event is from 6-11 p.m. every Saturday in June. Heat up the summer with a hot, new Mustang! Play during June to earn additional entries for each drawing. Club Eldorado members can swipe their Player’s Card at one of the kiosks outside of the casino next to the Security ID Checkpoint from 5-10:45 p.m. on drawing dates. Qualifiers will be called every 15 minutes from 6-11 p.m. on drawing dates. Up to 21 guests will qualify. At 11 p.m., one lucky player will win a new 2018 Ford Mustang; the remaining qualifiers will win $100 cash each! $25,000 Summer Gas Dash is from 8-11 p.m. every Friday in June. Get ready to log some major miles this summer during our $25,000 Summer Gas Dash Giveaway. Earn additional entries on each promotional day. Club Eldorado members can swipe their Player’s Card at one of the kiosks outside of the casino next to the Security ID Checkpoint from 7-10:45 p.m. each Friday during June. A winner will be drawn every 20 minutes from 8-11 p.m. Winners will receive a $250 Gas Card – up to 40 players will win! $12,000 Summer of Cash is from 2-6 p.m. every Sunday in June. Cash is in the forecast this summer! Play each promotional day to earn entries for your chance to win your share of $12,000 cold, hard cash! Drawings will be held every 20 minutes from 2-6 p.m. every Sunday. Club Eldorado members can swipe their Player’s Card at one of the kiosks outside of the casino next to the Security ID Checkpoint beginning at 1-5:45 p.m. Up to 13 guests will win cash prizes ranging from $100- $1,000 each promotional day!

HARRAH’S LOUISIANA DOWNS: 8000 E. Texas St., Bossier City. 742-5555. June Promotions: 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, Tuesday and Wednesday 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 & 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. Sizzling Summer Drawings. Win Free Slot Play Fridays in June! Activation is from 3-9:45 p.m. All Total Rewards® members receive one free entry upon activation. One additional entry may be earned for every 25 Tier Credits during the earning period. At 4 p.m., drawings will begin and happen every hour for four winners to be announced to receive $50 in Free Slot Play. At 10 p.m., two winners will be announced to receive $300 in Free Slot Play! Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. See Total Rewards® for details. Fuddruckers Special Earn 100. On Fridays and Saturdays, Total Rewards members who earn 100 Tier Credits can receive a complimentary meal voucher for a burger, fries and a drink at Fuddruckers (max value $20). TR® members must swipe card at a redemption kiosks to receive their dining credit, which is valid for seven days. Daily Racing Promotions. The 2018 Live Racing schedule runs Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, daily post time 3:15 p.m. Race Reward Credit Multiplier. On Saturdays, make your wager with your Total Rewards Card to receive your Reward Credit multiplier. Play $250 or more to receive a 5X multiplier. Play $1,000 or more to receive a 7X multiplier. Play $4,000 or more to receive a 10X multiplier. Participant’s multiplier cannot exceed a total balance of more than 100,000 Reward Credits during one promotional day after the multiplier is applied.

HORSESHOE BOSSIER CITY HOTEL AND CASINO: 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City. 742-0711. $250K Cash Drawings is very Friday in July and August! $50,000 Cash Grand Prize and over 500 winners this summer! Guaranteed payout each Friday! Earning is from 5 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. on Fridays. All Total Rewards members will receive one free entry into the drawing and can also earn additional entries for every 25 Tier Credits earned. Drawings will happen from 6-10:30 p.m. Five winners will be announced every 30 minutes to win $250 in Free Slot Play. At 10:30 p.m., one lucky winner will receive $5,000 cash and any unclaimed prizes. Finale drawing will be held on Aug. 31. Asian 3K Drawing. On Mondays, Total Rewards Members can swipe their Total Rewards Card to activate their entry into the drawing between 7-11:45 p.m. in the Mini Baccarat area. Drawings happen every half hour starting at 8 p.m. with the last one at midnight. One winner will be announced every 30 minutes to receive promotional chips or Free Slot Play. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. See Total Rewards® for details. Mystery Reward Credit Multiplier. Legendary Jackpots. Every Friday between 6-10:45 p.m. select guests will be entered into a drawing and can also earn an additional entry for every 25 Tier credits earned within the High Limit Slots area during the promotional period. The prize pool will begin at $5,000 each week with the first $2,500 in free slot play. Guests may receive 10 entries by hitting a taxable jackpot in the High Limits area on Fridays between 6-10:45 p.m. In addition, any time a guest hits a taxable jackpot between 6-10:30 p.m., the prize pool will increase $250. One lucky winner will be drawn in the High Limit area at 11 p.m. The winner will have five minutes to claim their prize. If the lucky winner does not report to a special events representative in the allotted time, the prize pool will roll over to the next week’s drawing. Jackpot is guaranteed on June 29. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. See Total Rewards® for details. Suitcase Man Drawings. This giveaway is Legendary! Every Saturday Total Rewards members will receive one complimentary entry into the giveaway drawings. Total Rewards members can also earn additional entries for every 25 Tier Credits earned each day. Also, earn 10X entries on Sundays and Tuesdays. On Saturdays, every 30 minutes from 6-10 p.m., three winners will be announced for a chance to pick a suitcase and play it on the promotional craps table where they will either crap out and receive $100 in Free Slot Play or win and double the amount in their suitcase, for a chance to win up to $100,000 in cash!

DARE DAYCLUB: Dare is open daily to the public from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $5 at the gate. Must be 21 years old to enter. Party poolside on Splash Saturdays w/DJ Dayton & Sunday Fundays w/DJ Love from 4-9 p.m.!

MARGARITAVILLE CASINO AND RESORT: 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City. 855-346-2489. www.margaritavillebossiercity.com. Margaritaville Millions Continuity Game is an islandthemed game with the appeal of more winners, more often. Customers must complete a collection on Island 1 first before progressing to Island 2.

SAM’S TOWN HOTEL AND CASINO SHREVEPORT: 315 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. 811-429-0711. www.samstown.com.

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