(sorry i'm late with this ... loooooong weekend .. check out http://www.aroundthesbc.com/ to see all that i've been up to ... )
TUESDAY, APRIL 21st
8 am: Tuesday Morning Breakfast Group @ Holiday Inn-Downtown Shreveport
Ivory Latin, Public Relations Specialist, Shreve Memorial Library System, will be the guest speaker.Call (318) 221-2344 or 222-7797 for more information.
5:30 pm -- BPCC Jazz Festival @ BPCC Performing Arts Theatre
The music program at BPCC will host their jazz festival in celebration of April as Jazz Appreciation Month. School jazz ensembles to perform will be Airline High School, Caddo Magnet High School, C. E. Byrd High School, Southwood High School, Centenary College and BPCC. The evening grand finale will be a performance by the Bill Causey Big Band. Admission is Free. Call (318) 678-6146 for more info.
6 pm: Women's Self-defense Course @ Bossier City Police Dept. Training Center
Bossier City Police Department will host a women's self-defense course. Class is open to females 14 years of age and older, those under 17 will need to be accompanied by a parent. The training center is located at 1549 East Texas St. You MUST pre-register by calling (318) 741-8351.
6:30 pm -- 'A Place that Warms the Heart' Family Grief Support Group @ Broadmoor Baptist Church
An organization that provides group services in a caring and compassionate environment to allow each individual family member to grieve in his or her own way. Groups are led by clinical social workers and nurses. A light meal will be provided. This event is free.
6:30 pm -- Coaches Meeting @ SPAR Wildwood Park
SPAR will hold mandatory coaches meeting for the third annual Summer Midnight Basketball League for girl and boys up to young adults ages 10-24, that will run June 8-July 31. The park is located at 7401 Jewella Ave. Call (318) 629-0369 for more info.
7 pm: Someone's In The Kitchen Culinary Art: the Cuban Connection @ artspace
Someone's in the Kitchen at Artspace is a 2nd Tuesday of every month dinner series. April is "The Cuban Connection" featuring Executive Chef Cokima Johnson with an array of Cuban inspired food. Three course meal with Cuba Libra drinks using rum infused liquor. View new Cuban art exhibition at Artspace. Seating limited. Cost is $60 per person. Call 318-673-6500 for more information.
7 pm: Annual Spring Revival @ Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
Guest evangelist will be The Rev. Leon Robertson, pastor, of Shiloh Baptist Church, Mooringsport. The Revival runs through Friday night. The church is located at 4670 Lakeshore Drive. Call (318) 636-3438 for more information.
WEDNESDAY,APRIL 22nd (Earth Day!)
11 am: Earth Day Butterfly Release @ Sci-Port
Earth Day is an annual celebration of our unique and wondrous yet fragile biosphere. Sci-Port celebrates with a butterfly release sponsored by Butterfly Creek Farms. Programs about the importance of insect populations complement a butterfly tent where you can be surrounded by these delightful denizens of Earth. Call (318) 424-3466 for more information, or visit http://www.sci-port.org/.
12 pm: Cancer Pain and Fatigue Educational Group @ Willis-Knighton Cancer Center
Group that provides cancer patients and their loved ones with the opportunity to discuss their concerns about pain and fatigue with knowledgeable healthcare professionals. Conducted by Jennifer Edwards, RN and Sara Nettles, RN. This event is FREE but registration is required. Call (318) 212-8225 to register or get more information. This event will be held inside the 4th Floor Education Center.
10 am: Shots for Tots @ Sam’s Club (Youree Drive)
Remember to bring your child's immunization records. There will be another immunization session at the Weed and Seed (520 Olive St.) in Shreveport from 2:30 to 5 pm. Call (318) 212-8080 for more info.
5 pm: Poetry Reading & Book Signing @ Bossier Parish Library
Author Monica Below will be presenting her book of poetry, "Somebody Had to Tell It!!" She will also sign copies of the book. Call (318) 746-1693 for more information.
6 pm: Eat Well and Be Fabulous: A Guide for the Modern Person @ First Presbyterian Church
Trend-setting, real-world guide for all who want to feel and look sensational. The church is located at 900 Jordan St. in Shreveport. This event is free. Dinner is available for $5 per person and $15 per family. Call (318) 222-0604 for more information.
8 pm: Wild Out Wednesdays @ The Funny Bone at the Boardwalk
This week the Funny Bone welcomes Thea Vidale to the stage. She’ll be performing through Sunday. On Wednesday night the show ill be hosted by comedian ALI and will feature guest comedian TOUCHE. Shows are 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat., with an additional late show at 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat, 9 p.m. Sun.; $10 cover, VIP booths available. Call (318) 549-0829 for more information or go to www.funnybonelouisiana.com .
THURSDAY, APRIL 23rd
11 am: Bossier Chamber Golf Classic @ The Golf Club at Stonebridge
Lunch at 11 a.m., four person scramble with a shotgun start at noon, tournament winners will receive prizes, door prizes will be given away. An After Hours Event from 5-7 p.m. at the club. Cost is $150, single player; $550, team of four; After Hours Event: $5, members; $10, nonmembers. Call (318) 746-0252 for more information.
3 pm: Ice Cream Social @ Baskin-Robbins (Bossier City)
Baskin-Robbins will host an ice cream social that will raise funds to support Green Acres Middle School. 20 percent of the proceeds from the ice cream social will be directly donated to the organization.
3 pm: Spring Arts Festival ''Pharaoh's Favorite'' @ The Farm (in Minden)
The Farm, located at the corner of East Union and Talton Streets in Minden, is the site for the Festival Theme: "Pharaoh's Favorite". We will celebrate the history, culture and art of ancient Egypt. Featured are children's' art contests, adult workshops, exhibits and live entertainment including live theater, dance and music. Admission for adults $3.00, free for students. Call 318.393.5991 for more information. This event runs through Saturday.
7 pm: Poetic Paradise presents The “S.P.E.A.K. Up or Step Down” Poetry Slam @ H&H Lounge
Singers, dancers, comedians, and artists will compete, $25 prize goes to top poet. Hosted by Shreveport's Poetic X. The Lounge is located at 717 Hope Street. Call (318) 221-3199 or (318) 424-9297 for more information. This event is free.
7 pm: Disney On Ice @ CenturyTel Center
Join Mickey and Minnie Mouse for a Disneyland Adventure with the Incredibles, as they take a fun-filled family vacation to Disneyland. Tickets are $40, rinkside; $26; $18; $12. The show runs through Sat. with two performances on Fri and Sat nights.
8 pm: 'Beyond Therapy' @ LSUS Black Box Theatre (Bronson Hall)
The story of boy meets girl, girl hates boy; they can't stay away from each other. Mature themes and language, may be viewed by those 18 and older. Tickets: $15, advance; $18, at the door; $10, students, educators, seniors, military and groups of five or more per person. This play runs through Sunday with one performance each night. For more info, call (318) 797-5283.
8 pm: Expressions After Dark Remix Edition -An Nspired Grown and Sexy Affair @ JOSH Lounge
Open mic featuring local talent. Women must be 23 years of age and men must be 25 years of age. Artist registration begins at 7:30 p.m. $5 admission. Call (318) 681-9960 or (318) 828-3050 for more information.
8 pm: Ultimate 80s Party w/A.J.@ Encore Nightlife
Come join me (A.J. The D.J.) for our first ever Ultimate 80s night. Go back in time and dance the night away to 80s hits by artists like Banarama, The Go-Gos, Duran Duran, Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Rick Springfield, Prince, Michael Jackson & many more. Dress in 80's attire and pay no cover charge. So bust out the Vans, Members Only, and get that Hair nice and big, it's 80s party time! A.J.; Admission is only $3!!! For more info, call 318-752-9448 or go to the official website.
FRIDAY, APRIL 24th
10 am: Dance His High Praise @ GSU (T.H. Harris Auditorium)
Celebrating 26 years of Artistic Partnership, Louisiana Dance Theatre will join Orchesis Dance Company on the Grambling State University campus for this annual performance. Featured will be Ballet, Modern, and Jazz Dance with choreography by Dianne Maroney-Grigsby, Carol Anglin, Christopher Huggins, Robert Battle, Chet Walker, Jon Lehrer, and more. Held at T. H. Harris Auditorium, Grambling State University and presented by Grambling State University Orchesis Dance Company. There will be another show on Sat. April 25th. For more info, go to their official website.
11 am: artspace & me @ artspace
Monthly program aimed for three to five year olds and their parents, which will feature hands-on art activities, a story, and a children's "Picasso Plate" lunch. Cost is $12, per child. The event is located at 710 Texas St. You can call (318) 673-6535 or 673-6500 for more info.
4 pm: ARTBREAK '09 Kickoff @ Shreveport Convention Center
An arts festival by and for students presented by the Shreveport Regional Arts Council with more than 100 schools, exhibiting more than 3,000 student works of art, featuring more than 100 school and community performances and offering more than 50 hand-on art activities for visitors. ARTBREAK runs through Sunday. Hours: Fri – 4 pm to 9 pm; Sat – 10 am to 9 pm; and Sun – 12 pm to 6 pm.
7 pm: Escaped Images Concert @ Marjorie Lyons Playhouse
Escaped Images Dance Company of Centenary College will perform original dances choreographed by students and faculty. Admission is $10; free, students with ID. This show runs again on Saturday night. Call (318) 869-5073 for more information.
7:30 pm -- BPCC Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert @ BPCC Performing Arts Theatre
The concert will include a variety of jazz related styles including swing, blues, funk, ballads, and jazz standards.
8 pm: Earth Wind & Fire @ Horseshoe Riverdome
Earth Wind & Fire will perform live in concert. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $95; $105.
10 pm: Friday Night Freak-Out: A Clockwork Orange @ Robinson Film Center
The Robinson Film Center's Friday Night Freak-Out!, a monthly one night-only presentation of cult comedy, sci-fi, and horror cinema, will present Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, projected from 35mm film, on Friday, April 24 at 10:00 PM. The film will be preceded by a 10-minute collection of 1970's sci-fi trailers. Tickets are $5.75-$8.75. Go to http://www.robinsonfilmcenter.org/ for more information.
SATURDAY, APRIL 25th
10 am: ''Shop Til You Drop'' Arts, Craft, and Gift Show
Arts, Craft, & Gift Show. Unique items for all ages. Retail, collectables, and handcrafter items. Admission is $2.00 Children 10 years old & under are free. You can find something for everyone at the "Shop Til You Drop" Arts, Craft, and Gift Show. Door prizes given away hourly! Come join us For more info, call 318-564-9489 or go to the official website
10 am: Bossier Animal Control's Adoption Days @ PetSmart (Bossier City)
Dogs and cats, including puppies and kittens, will be available for adoption. $55-$85, adoption fees. Cash only. Call (318) 741-8499 for more information.
11 am: Humane Society of Northwest Louisiana Pet Adoptions
Dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. every Saturday excluding the fifth Sat. Free; $50, adoption fee.
12 pm: Pet Savers Pet Adoptions @ Pet Savers
Dogs, puppies, cats, kittens. Open on holidays. Pet Savers is located at 4380 Noyes Drive in Shreveport. $60, adoption fee, includes spay/neuter. Call (318) 636-0400 for more information.
8 pm: The Four Tops @ DiamondJacks Casino Legends Theater
R&B legends, The Four Tops, performing live. Tickets: $35; $10, discount with Rewards Club card. Call (318) 678-7473 for more information.
9 pm: Sophisticated Saturdays @ Adam’s Lounge (Bossier City)
Come enjoy a professional atmosphere at Adam’s Lounge. Presented by CrowdPleaser Entertainment. DJ Marle-Mar will be on the 1’s and 2’s. Grown & sexy attire is mandatory. Book your party by calling 318-422-5322.
SUNDAY, APRIL 26th
11 am: 'got milk?' Milk Mustache Mobile Tour @ Wal-Mart Supercenter (Shreve City)
Health assessments from a registered dietitian, ice-cold mild from local dairies, homemade smoothie samples, five-minute chair massages, souvenir Mild Mustache photos, sweepstakes for a chance to win a personal chef consultation courtesy of Real Simple magazine. Call (312) 988-2116 for more info. There will be another appearance from 5-7 pm at the Super 1 Foods on S’port Barksdale.
12 pm: 2009 Car Show @ Benton United Methodist Church
Hot dogs, drinks, jump housees, cow train rides, balloon rides, trophies will be awarded for best car, best truck, best bike, best antique, best in show and people's choice. Call (318) 347-8341 for more info. The church is located at 4615 Palmetto Road in Benton
6 pm: Annual Spring Revival @ St. Rest Baptist Church
April 26, guest speaker will be The Rev. Richard Hardy, pastor, St. Mary Baptist Church; April 27-30, guest evangelist will be The Rev. Harry Blake, pastor, Mount Canaan Baptist Church. The church is located at 1664 Garden St. in Shreveport. Phone: (318) 221-3178.
MONDAY, APRIL 27th
(no major events on this day)
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