Shreveport & Bossier City, LA 2008 Calendar of Events

November 2008
Oct. 31 – Nov. 2, 7-9:  A Tuna Christmas. Woman’s Department Club, 802 Margaret Place, Shreveport. It's Christmas in the third smallest town in Texas. Radio station OKKK news personalities report on various Yuletide activities, including a hot competition in the annual lawn display contest. Oct. 31-Nov.2 and Nov. 7, 8 p.m.; Nov. 8-9, 2 p.m. $13-$15. 318-424-4439. www.shreveportlittletheatre.org

Nov. 14-16:  Zonta Club Antiques Show and Sale. Shreveport RiverView Hall, 500 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport. The 61st annual show and sale will feature approximately forty dealers with quality antiques. There will be a Dixieland Band on Saturday and Sunday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5. Call 318-221-3881 for more details.

Nov. 14 - December 27:  Deck the Halls IV. Artspace at the West Edge, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. The annual holiday arts market promises a holiday wonderland of artworks, creative exploration, and magical moments. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 318-673-6500/6535. info@shrevearts.org - www.shrevearts.org

Nov. 20 – 22:  Les Boutiques de Noel Market Days. Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Rd., Bossier City. This is a Christmas shopping extravaganza! Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Free. 318-869-1030. www.lesboutiquesdenoel.com

Nov. 20:  "TNT" - Thursday Night Trolley Tours. Artspace at the West Edge, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. An "explosion" of culture! Come and discover the Downtown Arts District. Enjoy a narrated tour, live music, and art. Third Thursday of each month. 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Free. 318-673-6500/6535. bonne@shrevearts.org - www.shrevearts.org

Nov. 24:  December on the Red Lighting Ceremony. Louisiana Boardwalk, 390 Plaza Loop, Bossier City. Santa Claus and city officials will throw the switch on the 40-ft. Christmas tree adorned with more than 5000 lights, kicking off the holiday season. There will be live music, holiday entertainment, carolers and more. 6 p.m. Free. 318-752-1455. www.decemberonthered.com

Nov. 26:  Great Russian Nutcracker. Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. The Great Russian Nutcracker returns to the Strand Theatre in cooperation with the Louisiana Dance Foundation. Some 70 local dancers ages 8-18 share the stage with 50 Russian dancers. 7:30 p.m. $27-$67. 318.226.8555. www.thestrandtheatre.com

Nov. 28 – 30:  Shop 'Til You Drop Mistletoe Christmas Arts, Crafts & Gift Show. Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Rd., Bossier City. The show has 160 unique shops all under one roof. The exhibitors will be displaying seasonal decor, gifts for all ages, and much more. Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $3. good for the weekend. Children 10 & under free. 318-470-6714 or 318-564-9489. www.dphbgiftmarket.com

Nov. 29:  Rockets Over the Red – Fireworks. Festival Plaza, 101 Crockett St., Shreveport Riverfront. Incredible fireworks show kicks off the holiday season with food, music, games and Santa's train. 4-9 p.m. Free. 318-222-7403.

Nov. 29:  Plain Dealing Christmas Open House. Plain Dealing Town Square, Plain Dealing. Stores will be open and serving refreshments. There will be Christmas decorations and music provided by local churches. Also, Santa will make a special appearance. Free. 318-326-4234.

December 2008
Dec. 1 – 31:  Holiday Entertainment of the Boardwalk. Louisiana Boardwalk, 390 Plaza Loop, Bossier City. The Boardwalk will feature live Holiday entertainment every night in the month of December including school bands, dance groups, carolers, clowns and much more. Free. 318-752-1455. www.louisianaboardwalk.com

Dec. 5:  Annual Unity Tree Celebration. Multicultural Center of the South, 401 Texas St., Shreveport. Celebrate Holiday's from Around the World with children placing ornaments, from 26 different cultures, on the unity tree. Enjoy cultural entertainment and food. 6:30 p.m. Free. 318-424-1380. www.mccsouth.org

Dec. 5:  Movies & Moonbeams Outdoor Cinema presents "How the Grinch Stole Christmas". Riverview Park, 601 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport. The Robinson Film Center will present the movie starring Jim Carrey on an outdoor cinema. It will be equipped with digital picture and sound on a 40' tall inflatable screen. Take chairs, blankets. etc. 6:30 p.m. Free. www.moviesandmoonbeams.org - www.robinsonfilmcenter.org

Dec. 5-7, 12-14: The Snow Queen. East Bank Theater, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City. One of the most beautiful of all fairy tales, the timeless appeal of The Snow Queen lies in its persuading us that life is truly magical. $11-$15. Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 8 p.m.; Dec. 7, 14, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. 318-741-8310. www.bossierarts.org

Dec. 6: Christmas on Caddo Fireworks Festival. Earl Williamson Park, 11425 LA Hwy 1, Oil City. Family-oriented fireworks display with booths, concessions, entertainment, Santa, thousands of lights and a multitude of light sculptures. Event is 3-9 p.m. Fireworks, 6 p.m. Free. 318-375-5689.

Dec. 6:  Christmas for the Critters. Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park, 8012 Blanchard Furrh Rd., Blanchard. Kids and adults will make special holiday treats for our furry and feathered friends, then decorate a forest tree just for the wild things. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Free. 318-929-2806.

Dec. 6:  Christmas in the Hills Old Fashioned Christmas Parade & Holiday Extravaganza. Southern Hills, West Shreveport. Where the parade ends, around Mackey at Jewella, visits with Santa begin. There will be children's activities, food and beverages, music and much more. 3-9 p.m. Free. 318-688-4500. www.shba-spt.org

Dec. 6:  Country Christmas Festival. Main Street, Vivian. Celebrate the Christmas season with a full day of activities including a downtown parade. Free. 318-375-3633.

Dec. 6:  R. W. Norton Christmas Tour. R. W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Av., Shreveport. Combining art, history, literature and theatrical performance, Norton's will offer the Christmas Tour, Celebrating the Season. It touches on the hallmarks of the season: peace, compassion, family, and the spirit of giving. 2 p.m. Free. 318-865-4201. gallery@rwnaf.org - www.rwnaf.org

Dec. 6 – 7:  Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet presents "The Nutcracker". Shreveport RiverView Theatre, 500 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport. Guest artists for the performance will be Joey-Lynn Mann and Eddy Tovar of the Orlando Ballet. 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 7, 3 p.m. Tickets start at $10. 318-459-1457. www.shreveportmetroballet.org

Dec. 6 – 31:  Christmas Trees in the Hills. Southern Hills Neighborhood, Southwest Shreveport. See many Community Christmas Trees with lights and decorations along major thoroughfares in Southern Hills. Trees are decorated by community, civic, and youth groups across the city who compete for cash prizes. Free. 318-688-4500. www.shba-spt.org

Dec. 7:  Sugar Plum Fairy Luncheon. Shreveport RiverView Hall, 600 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport. Come and meet the dancers! 1:30-2:30 p.m. Ticket prices TBA. Visit www.shreveportmetroballet.org or call 318-866-9916. www.shreveportmetroballet.org

Dec. 13 – 14:   Shop 'Til You Drop Arts, Crafts & Gifts Sale Show. Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Rd., Bossier City. This show offers a unique opportunity to see and shop with up to 80 outstanding exhibitors all under one roof. From all over the Ark-La-Tex, you will find special gifts, decorations, tasty foods, children's items, women's accessories, arts & crafts and much more. Affordable for everyone. Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $2 weekend, free for children 10 and under. 318-470-6714 or 318-564-9489.  www.dphbgiftmarket.com

Dec. 13 – 14:  Journey to Bethlehem Christmas Pageant. Benton United Methodist Church, 4615 Palmetto Rd., Benton. Visitors will step back in time as they drive along the candlelit path, viewing ten different postcard-like scenes depicting the Biblical account of the birth of Jesus. A cast of over 100 church members and guests plus many live animals will appear in this year's Christmas Pageant. 6:30-9 p.m. Free. 318-965-2273.

Dec. 13:  Christmas in the Sky. Harrah's Louisiana Downs, 8000 E. Texas St., Bossier City. The internationally award-winning biennial gala benefit for the Shreveport Regional Arts Council features over 900 items donated by businesses and artists from all over the country in silent auctions. 7 p.m. $200 per person. 318-673-6500. info@shrevearts.org - www.shrevearts.org

Dec. 15-16:  Radio City Christmas Spectacular. CenturyTel Center, 2000 CenturyTel Center Dr., Bossier City. Don't miss the World Famous Radio City Rockettes' signature EYE-HIGH KICKS and precision choreography featured in multiple show-stopping numbers, a dynamic holiday celebration. The Radio City Christmas Spectacular has dazzled and inspired over 65 million people for more than 75 years. $29.75-$69.75. Dec. 15, 7 p.m.; Dec. 16, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. 318-741-9700. www.centurytelcenter.com

Dec. 18:   "TNT" - Thursday Night Trolley Tours. Artspace at the West Edge, 710 Texas St., Shreveport. An "explosion" of culture! Come and discover the Downtown Arts District. Enjoy a narrated tour, live music, and art. Third Thursday of each month. 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Free. 318-673-6500/6535. bonne@shrevearts.org - www.shrevearts.org

Dec. 19:  Movies & Moonbeams Outdoor Cinema presents "Jingle All The Way". A. C. Steere Recreation Center, 4009 Youree Dr., Shreveport. The Robinson Film Center presents "Jingle All The Way" starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sinbad. It will be shown on a 40' tall inflatable screen with digital picture and sound. Take chairs, blankets, etc. 6:30 p.m. Free. 318-424-9090. www.mobiesandmoonbeams.org

Dec. 20:  Shreveport Symphony presents "Holiday Pops" Concert.
RiverView Hall, 500 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport. This Shreveport Symphony family friendly, holiday concert will please adults and children of all ages. 7:30 p.m. $10 - $36, students, $5. 318-227-8863.

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