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November 2008 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. 17: Louisiana Boardwalk Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Louisiana Boardwalk, 390 Plaza Lp., Bossier City. Santa Claus will help the boardwalk 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. info@osholdings.com - www.louisianaboardwalk.com 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: Les Boutiques de Noel Market Days. Festival Plaza, 101 Crockett St., Shreveport Riverfront. Come out and bring the entire family as the lights are officially turned on to kick off the holidays in Shreveport-Bossier City. There will be entertainment and Santa will be on hand. 6 p.m. Free. 318-741-8900. 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. 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: Unity Tree Celebration. Multicultural Center of the South, 401 Travis St., Shreveport. The theme for this event is Holidays from Around the World. 6:30 p.m. Free. 318-424-1380. multictrofsouth@aol.com - 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. 6 – 7: Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet presents "The Nutcracker ". Shreveport Riverview Theater, 600 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport. Don't miss this holiday favorite of a magical Christmas tree, battle between mice and toy soldiers. Dancing snowflakes and much more including Clara, the girl who dreams it all. Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 7, 3 p.m. Prices starting at $10. For tickets visit www.shreveportmetroballet.org or call 318-866-9916. www.shreveportmetroballet.org Dec. 6: The Christmas Tour. R. W. Norton Art Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. This tour uses art works and literature to reiterate that the holiday season is about what we feel for others, not what we want for ourselves. 2 p.m. in Lobby. Free. 318-865-4201. www.rwnaf.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. 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. 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. 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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