TUESDAY, MAY 19TH
8 am: Tuesday Morning Breakfast Group @ Holiday Inn Downtown Shreveport
Chris Marston, Communityb Service Coordinator, The AFL-CIO Union, will be the guest speaker. Call (318) 221-2344 or 222-7797 for more information.
56th Annual Revival @ New Bethlehem Baptist Church
Guest evangelist will be The Rev. TCL Ward, pastor, Greater Star Baptist Church. The church is located at 4007 Doris St. in Shreveport. This event runs through Friday. Call (318) 635-8550 for more info.
7 pm: Annual Spring Revival @ Stoner Hill Baptist Church
Guest evangelist will be The Rev. Dwayne Johnson, pastor, Hopewell Baptist Church. SHBC is located at 1201 Cornwell Ave. in Shreveport. For more information call (318) 221-9871.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20TH
10 am: Shots for Tots @ Sam’s Club in Shreveport
Remember to bring your child's immunization records. There will also be a chance to get shots at the Super 1 Foods on Shreveport-Barksdale Highway from 2:30 – 5 pm.
10:35 am -- Shreveport Captains vs. Grand Prairie AirHogs @ Fairgrounds Field
Shreveport Captains vs. Grand Prairie AirHogs. This is a two-day event. The 2nd game is at 7:05 pm on Thursday night. Admission is $5.
1 pm: Farmers' Market in Keithville @ Flashback Casino
Fresh produce and hand made crafts. Farmers' Market is held every Sun. from 1-7 p.m., and every Wed. from 3-7 p.m., through Sept. 2. The casino is located at 8311 Springridge-Texas Line Road in Keithville. Call (318) 402-6871 or 925-2883 for more information.
6 pm: 'Hurry Less, Worry Less: How To Enjoy Each Day More' @ First Presbyterian Church
Judy Pace Christie will present a two-part class that offers tools and inspirational ideas on how to slow down and enjoy each day more. Participants will learn practical steps to make needed changes. The church is located at 900 Jordan St. in Shreveport. This event is free. Dinner is $5 per person, $15, dinner per family. Call (318) 22-0604 for more information.
6:30 pm -- Parent Guidance Class @ Benton United Methodist Church
An Andy Stanley video series titled "Parental Guidance Required," focuses on building relationships with your children. The church is located at 4615 Palmetto Road.
THURSDAY, MAY 21ST
9:30 am -- S.C.O.R.E. - Counselors to America's Small Business @ Shreveport Chamber of Commerce
Provides confidential business counseling sessions with S.C.O.R.E. volunteer counselors. Make appointments prior to the each meeting session. The GSCC is located at 400 Edwards St. This event is free. For more info, call (318) 677-2536.
11 am: 26th Annual Mudbug Madness Festival Kickoff @ Festival Plaza
Three entertainment stages, children's activities, Creole food, Louisiana crafts, crawfish and other Cajun favorites. Party Central will offer games and face painting. Live entertainment, crawfish eating contest, Kids on the Bayou, and more. Shuttle service will be available to the festival from Mall St. Vincent, Pierre Bossier Mall and the Louisiana Boardwalk. A downtown lunch shuttle will run from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thurs. and Fri. Admission is free Thurs-Fri from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; $3 after 6 p.m., Thurs.-Fri. and all day Sat.-Sun. For more info, go to www.mudbugmadness.com.
5 pm: TNT Trolley Express/Pub Crawl @ artspace
Thursday Night Trolley, a guided tour with Jan Pettiet, will showcase what downtown Shreveport has to offer in the way of art, history, culture, movie trivia, and science, on 15 trolley stops. Cash bar at artspace (710 Texas St.)
6 pm: Growing Up For Girls (Ages 9-12) @ WK South Auditorium
Take a step to educate and prepare your pre-teen daughter for the sensative changes of adolescence. This event is free but registration is required. Call (318) 212-8225 to RSVP.
6 pm: Hot Jazz on the Red Summer Concert Series @ Barnwell Garden & Art Center
May 21, Kellye Gray; May 28, Mauva Belle & Hot Water; June 4, Space Travelers; June 11, Betsey Braud "The Jazz Nurse;" June 18, Buddy Flett & Friends; June 20, Brahma; June 25, Total Choice. Sponsored by Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport and Friends of Barnwell. Call (318) 673-7703 for more info.
6 pm: Caring for Your Newborn @ WK South Health Center
A guide to your personal journey of caring for your newborn. Presented by Donna Yates, RN, prenatal instructor. Cost: $20, includes meal and materials. Reservations required. Call (318) 212-8225 for more info. This event will be held in the Center for Women’s Health, Conference Room B.
7 pm: Poetic Paradise - Poetry at Its Finest @ H&H Lounge
Singers, dancers, comedians, and artists will compete. 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.
8 pm: NSpired Promotions presents Expressions After Dark @ JOSH Lounge
Open mic/poetry slam for artists interested in showing off their talent. Women must be 23 years of age and men must be 25 years of age. Artist registration begins at 7:30 p.m. Call (318) 681-9960 or (318) 828-3050 for more information.
FRIDAY, MAY 22ND
11 am: artspace & me @ artspace (710 Texas St.)
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. Call (318) 673-6535 or 673-6500 for more info.
1 pm: The Authentic Bonnie and Clyde Festival 2009 in Downtown Gibsland
Mock bank robberies and shoot-outs, food, arts and crafts, a meeting of historians and crime buffs with a jambalaya meal, salad and dessert; vendors, gospel music, a street dance, a Lion's Club pancake breakfast, live entertainment a parade and more. This event is free, but the historian meeting is $8 (includes a meal) This event happens again on Saturday, beginning at 8 am.
4 pm: Fourth Friday Astronomy @ Sci-Port
Every Fourth Friday of the Month: Is everyone watching you? Does your temperature read -455 F? You might have the Space Bug! Sci-Port has the cure: a monthly dosage of astronomy programs. Sci-Port celebrates The International Year of Astronomy every fourth Friday of the month with programs at 4 p.m. for the general public. Call (318) 424-3466 to find out more.
7 pm: New Moon Star Party @ Sci-Port
A new moon means no moon. Although the moon will be out of sight on this night, it certainly won't be out of our minds! Information about current moon missions complement the night's stars and another chance to see Saturn through our telescopes* on the rooftop. Cost: $3 Members; $5 Non-Members. *Did you know? You can bring your own telescope! Whether it be old, new or in between, Sci-Port staff will help you set it up. Cost is $3-$5.
7:05 pm -- Battlewings vs. Rio Grande Vally Dorados @ CenturyTel Center
Battlewings vs. Rio Grande Vally Dorados. Tickets: $7-$35.
8 pm: 'Steel Magnolias' @ East Bank Theatre & Gallery
"Steel Magnolias" is a co-production of the Shreveport Little Theatre and East Bank Theatre. Tickets: $15, adults; $13, seniors age 62 and older, students, and active military. EBT is located at 630 Barksdale Blvd. in Bossier City. This show runs through Sunday.
8 pm: 'So Fly Friday' @ Encore Nightlife
$100 "Swing-out" contest hosted by Slick Rick, $10, in advance; $15, the day of show.
10 pm: Friday Night Freak-Out: Dazed and Confused @ Robinson Film Center
The Robinson Film Center's Friday Night Freak-Out! will present Richard Linklater's throwback high-school comedy DAZED AND CONFUSED. The film will be preceded by a 10-minute collection of 1970's high school comedy trailers. Tickets: $5.75-$8.75. Go to www.robinsonfilmcenter.org for more info.
SATURDAY, MAY 23RD
9 am: Junk In The Trunk Sale @ Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
Sellers may rent parking lot spaces, setup at 7:30 a.m. Refreshments and snacks will be available. Sponsored by the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Youth Ministry. Cost to participate/sell is $25. Admission for buyers is free. PHBC is located at 4670 Lakeshore Drive.
10 am: Civil War Encampment and Cannon Firing @ Mansfield State Historic Site
A period Civil War encampment, complete with authentically uniformed soldiers and equipment. Hosted by the 4th Louisiana Artillery Battery, activities will include live cannon firing demonstrations, a period Civil War field hospital with surgical demonstrations, a Civil War-era telegraph office and a 19th century undertaker and embalmer's impression. The 8th Texas Cavalry Regiment will conduct horse-cavalry presentations. The site is located at 15149 Highway 175 in Mansfield. Admission: $2, ages 13-61; free, children 12 and younger, and seniors 62 and older. This event also runs on Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm.
10 am: Memorial Day Service @ Hamilton/South Caddo Library
A community celebration in honor of the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Refreshments will be served.
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.
8 pm: 'Blackbird' @ LSUS Bronson Hall/Black Box Theatre
A play by David Harrower, which tells the story of a woman who confronts a man about the devastating cost of their illicit relationship 15 years ago. Due to mature themes, this production may only be attended by those 18 and older. Tickets: $18, at the door; $15, in advance; $10, students, military, educators, and senior citizens.
9 pm: The All-White Extravaganza @ Adam’s Lounge (Bossier City)
Come out to this special event at Adam’s Lounge. Presented by CrowdPleaser Entertainment. All-white or mostly white attire encouraged but not mandated. DJ Marle-Mar will be on the 1’s and 2’s. Book your party by calling 318-422-5322.
SUNDAY, MAY 24TH
5 pm: Memorial Day Salute to Veterans Program @ Paradise Baptist Church
Representatives from the U.S. Army, Marines, Navy and Air Force will be present. A musical prelude will be performed by a 20-member wind and string ensemble.Veterans living and deceased of members and friends will be honored. The church is located at 1706 Hollywood Ave.
9 pm: Glow Party @ Phoenix Underground
May 24, 9 p.m., Glow Party, no cover until 11 p.m., $5 cover after 11 p.m. Phoenix is located at 600 Market St. in downtown Shreveport.
MONDAY, MAY 25TH (Memorial Day Observed)
Mondays are Murder: The Films of Alfred Hitchcock @ Robinson Film Center
A selection of Hitchcock films have been painstakingly restored in HD, re-mixed for 5.1 surround sound, and made available to theaters exclusively through this series. This week’s feature: Frenzy. Tickets are $5.75-$8.75 (buy tickets).
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