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| Nov 20-22 |
Ruston, LA |
Weekend tennis tournament:
Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce is introducing
a new fall event. Entry deadline is Nov 16. Fee
$35 for one event; $45 for two. Events are men's
doubles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles.
Entry forms are available at the chamber offece,
2111 North Treton St. or call 318-255-2031 or nbergeron@rustonlincoln.org
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| Nov 24 |
Shreveport,
LA |
Moscow Ballet's Great
Russian Nutcracker; 7:30pm The
Strand Theatre; 619 Louisiana Avenue; Save up
to $15 on orchestra seats during Moscow Ballet's
advance ticket offer for the Great Russian
Nutcracker. Featuring spectacular sets and
beautifully costumed Russian dancers, Moscow
Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker is an
annual treat for the whole family. Whimsical and
imaginative storytelling blends with the richness
of Russian classical dance to make the Great
Russian Nutcracker a unique performance not to be
missed! http://nutcracker.com/save |
| Nov.
27,28,&29 |
Bossier
City, LA |
"Shop Til U
Drop" Arts, Craft, & Gift Show ;
Bossier Civic Center; Annual
Mistletoe & More Show; For more
information about our craft show call
318-564-9489 or 318-470-6714 |
| Nov 28-Jan 2 |
Jonesboro,
LA |
Christmas Wonderland in
The Pines. Parade begins at 4 pm
Saturday Nov 28. Fireworks following the parade.
Over 10 million miniature lights will be turned
on and transform Jonesboro and surrounding area
into a magical Christmas Wonderland. Carriage
Rides available. Its worth a trip from anywhere
318-259-4693 |
| Nov 27- Dec
20 |
Shreveport,
LA |
CHRISTMAS IN ROSELAND: Kicking
off Thanksgiving weekend, the Gardens of the
American Rose Center are transformed into a
whimsical winter wonderland featuring more than a
million twinkling lights, dozens of lighted
displays, giant Christmas Cards to the Community
created by area school children, Santa's Candy
Shop and much more. This multi-weekend event
features nightly entertainment, photos with
Santa, rides on the Roseland Express train, a
model train display and tons of fun for the whole
family! Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only
from 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm. Last car admitted at
9:30 pm. $5 per person or $15 per carload. Group
rates are: $35 per minibus (Up to 25 people) $75
per charter bus. Please call 318- 938-5402 to
make a reservation. |
| Nov30-Dec 20 |
Vivian, LA |
Country Christmas
Festival - Downtown Vivian; FREE! Live
Nativity and Children's concert at Vivian
Nazarene Church. Presented by Vivian Chamber of
Commerce. |
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| Dec 1-4 |
Monroe, LA |
2009 Annual Art Sale; Various
works for sale by ULM faculty, alumni, and
students. Time: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Free
to attend ULM – Bry Art Gallery; Info: (318)
342-1414 or www.ulm.edu/vapa |
| Dec 1-5 |
Vivian, LA |
Country Christmas
Festival - Downtown Vivian; Dec 5, 10:00
am.: Celebrate the Christmas season with a full
day of activities including a downtown parade.
Santa will meet with all the area children after
the parade.
Dec. 1 - Town Lighting. Miss Country Christmas is
crowned and Downtown lights are turned on by her.
Children's Christmas Tree winners are announced.
Dec. 3 - Open house at Museum is open invitation
for visitors to meet, greet, and look at
Christmas decorations in the museum and around
town. |
| Dec 1-20 |
Monroe, LA |
Santa’s Christmas
Village at the Children’s Museum; Come
and enjoy the many activities like walking
through the snow, ice skating, make and take
ornaments, cookie decorating, and taking pictures
with the Snowman. Don’t forget about mailing
letters to Santa at the Peppermint Post Office
and story time with Mrs. Claus. And most of all,
visit with Santa! Time: Tuesday – Friday
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. –
5:00 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. $5
Admission; $10 Ice Skating; The Children’s
Museum; Info: (318) 361-9611 or www.nelcm.org |
| Dec 1-26 |
Monroe-West
Monroe, LA |
Christmas on the River; Join
us in Monroe-West Monroe for Christmas shopping,
entertainment, and family fun. From ice skating
and carolers in the streets to extended shopping
hours and free live entertainment, we have a
holiday schedule that you don’t want to
miss! Each weekend has a special theme including
the Kick-Off Weekend, Festival Weekend, and our
favorite - the Old-Fashioned Weekend. Join us
every weekend for extended shopping hours,
entertainment, carriage rides, and so much more!
Info: (318) 387-5691 |
| Dec 1-31 |
Monroe, LA |
Christmas at the Biedenharn; “I’d
Like to Teach the World to Sing: Christmas Around
the World” is the theme chosen by the Monroe
Garden Study League for the Christmas decorations
at the Biedenharn this year! Each room of the
home will represent a different country around
the world. Time: Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.
– 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.; :
Free; Biedenharn Museum & Gardens; Info:
(318) 387-5281 |
| Dec 3 |
Monroe/West
Monroe, LA |
Downtown Gallery Crawl; Downtown
Monroe and West Monroe plays host to a cluster of
galleries and art spaces all filled with just the
right gifts of fine art for everyone on your
Christmas list. Ride the trolley from
DeSiard Street to Trenton Street and enjoy the
unique social and cultural experience of the
Gallery Crawl.
Time: 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.; Free to attend;
Info: (318) 329-1921 or www.downtowngallerycraw |
| Dec 3 |
Alexandria,
LA |
Holiday Magic Downtown; Sponsored
by the City of Alexandria Division of Community
Services. Community caroling, lighting of city
tree and downtown, food and a special visit from
Santa. Fulton Mini Park; 5 p.m. Free:
318-449-5051 |
| Dec 3 |
Jonesboro,
LA |
Christmas on Main Street;
from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. |
| Dec 3-4 |
Natchitoches,
LA |
NSU 2009 Christmas Gala,
Come celebrate the beginning of the
Christmas Season with our annual Christmas Gala.
This year's show will focus on the 125th
anniversary of NSU and will feature acts
depicting various periods within that
era---music, drummers, dancing, wooden soldiers,
Santa, fun! Appropriate for all ages.
Reservations and pre-sell not available.Dec 3-
7pm; Dec 4 -7&9pm, $10
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| Dec 4 |
Winnfield,
LA |
Annual Christmas Parade;
Sportsman's Christmas; Downtown Winnfield.
6:00pm. For more information call 318-628-3939 |
| Dec 4-13 |
Bossier
City, LA |
The Trial of Ebenezer
Scrooge; Ebenezer Scrooge is suing Jacob
Marley, the Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, and
Future for breaking and entering, kidnapping,
slander, pain and suffering, attempted murder,
and the intentional infliction of emotional
distress.
Exhilarating and funny . . . a new take on the
Dickens Classic Christmas Story. Dickens would be
pleased ! Presented by Bossier Arts Council.
8:00pm $11-$15. |
| Dec 5 |
Alexandria,
LA |
An Old Fashion
Christmas; Kent Plantation House; 4 p.m.
until 6 p.m.; Alice Scarborough: Free:
318-487-5998 |
| Dec 5 |
Monroe/West
Monroe, LA |
Cottonland Christmas Parade; Join
the Kiwanis as they bring you “A Cajun
Christmas.” The annual community-wide
Christmas parade brings holiday fun for all ages!
Time: 3:00 p.m.; Free to watch; Info: (318)
381-4203 |
| Dec 5 |
Monroe, LA |
Twin City Ballet:
Buddy, the Christmas Elf;
This audience-interactive ballet will
be one that all ages will love! Laughter and
hi-jinks will fill the theatre as Buddy, the Elf
sets out to find his real dad and helps others
find the real meaning of Christmas along the way.
Time: 7:30 P.M.; Ticket prices vary; Monroe Civic
Center - Jack Howard Theatre; Info: (318)
388-3011 or www.twincityballet.com |
| Dec 5 |
Alexandria,
LA |
Porch Sale; Sponsored
by River Oaks Square Arts Center. Great
opportunity to purchase unique gifts for
Christmas. Bolton House, 1330 Main St. 9 a.m.
until 3 p.m. Free: For more information contact
Rachael Dauzat: 318-473-2670 |
| Dec 5-7 |
Monroe, LA |
28th
Annual Presentation of Journey to Bethlehem; Experience
the sights and sounds of the world of the first
Christmas through a 20 minute walk-thru Christmas
Drama. The journey features over 100 characters
in costume, live animals, 1st century
shops, and a live nativity. Time: 2:00 –
5:00 p.m.: Free ; Pecanland Mall; Info: (318)
396-4953 or www.ccbchurch.org |
| Dec 10 |
Ruston, LA |
Shopping extravaganza at
Princton Place 1405 White St.. 11am to 6pm at the
GingerBread House Gift Shop. Receive 15% off one
item. Home decor, jewelry, candles, large
selection of fleur de lis items! Be the 100th
shopper and receive a $50 gift card.Enjoy
refreshments/register for door prizes. For more
information contact call 318-255-4400. |
| Dec 10-12 |
Monroe, LA |
Christmas Open House; No
one celebrates Christmas like the Biedenharn.
Enjoy live performances, festive décor and
lighting displays in and around the Biedenharn
home, ELsong Garden, and the Coke Museum. Santa
will be onsite Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays;
be sure to bring the camera!; Time: 5:00 –
8:00 p.m.; C Free; Biedenharn Museum &
Gardens; Info: (318) 387-5281 |
| Dec 11 |
Ruston, LA |
Ruston Jaycees Christmas
Parade; Friday, December 11, 6pm –
7pm. For more information call 318-255-2031 or
318-548-4406. |
| Dec 11 |
Ruston, LA |
Synergy Brass Quintet:
Dixie Center for the Arts. Magical technique,
unadulterated exuberance and a rock star approach
to performing classical music. Presented by
Ruston Civic Symphony Society. 318-255-1450 or www.dixiecenter.org
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| Dec 12 |
West Monroe,
LA |
Christmas on the River
“Old-Fashioned Christmas” Weekend; Brought
back by popular demand, the “Old-Fashioned
Weekend” brings back that traditional
holiday feel. Carolers roam the sidewalks and
shop owners dress in period costumes. With
carriage rides, costumes, and carolers, it’s
impossible to not get in the Christmas spirit!;
Antique Alley; Info: (318) 387-5691 |
| Dec 12-13 |
Shreveport,
LA |
Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet
presents its annual holiday classic "The
Nutcracker" at Shreveport's
Riverview Theater on Saturday, December 12 and
Sunday, December 13. This year's performance
stars guest artists Kristi Boone and Isaac
Stappas of New York City's American Ballet
Theatre along with more than 100 local dancers.
The performance also features the musical talents
of the SMB Orchestra under the direction of
Kermit Poling. The orchestra's performance is
supported by a grant from the Shreveport Regional
Arts Council, with funds from the National
Endowment for the Arts. Come and enjoy exquisite
music, beautiful dancing, and all the magic and
wonder of the holiday season with Shreveport
Metropolitan Ballet's "The Nutcracker!"
For more info and tickets: 318-866-9916 or visit www.shreveportmetroballet.org
December 12, 7:30PM |
| Dec 12 |
Benton, LA |
BENTON CHRISTMAS ON THE
SQUARE; FREE! Annual Christmas Festival
with 5K run, Classic/Antique Car Show, Treasure
Hunt, Cook Off, Parade, Musical Entertainment,
performances by Dance Schools, Dance Lines, and
High School Groups. There will be a Children's
Area with entertainment, demonstrations, and
hands-on activities, as well as, 116 spaces for
Craft Vendors and Food Booths. Parade will begin
at 1:00 pm. Call 318-965-4965. |
| Dec 12-13 |
DeRidder, LA |
DeRidder Gem and Mineral
Show; Beauregard Parish Fair Grounds,
610 West Dr.; Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. 10
a.m.-4 p.m. Sponsored by Cenla Gem and Mineral
Society and DeRidder Gem and Mineral Society.
Gems, minerals, jewelry, lapidary supplies,
demos, silent auctions, flint knapping and door
prizes. $2 adults; children under 12 free. For
more information call Jim Marler: 318-443-5184 |
| Dec 18 |
Ruston, LA |
Russ-Town Band Christmas;
7:30pm – 10:00pm; Dixie Center for the Arts;
Celebrate the season with a night full of our
favorite Christmas songs performed by our own
local musicians. Over fifty local area
professional semi-professional, and amateur
musicians will present an evening of Christmas
& holiday music. Organized and
conducted by Lawrence Gibbs. Admission to
this event will be a new toy or non-perishable
foods to benefit local charities. 318-255-1450 or
www.dixiecenter.org
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| Dec 19 |
Monroe, LA |
Louisiana Delta Ballet Gala:
Polar Express; Families don’t want to
miss this one-of-a-kind version of an enchanting
tale of a boy who takes a magical ride to the
North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa.
Artistic Director, Missy Crain, will bring this
timeless story to life. This is sure to be a
magical evening of beautiful classical ballet and
a reminder to all that Christmas is about Faith
and believing in things we sometimes cannot see.
Time: 7:30 p.m.; Cost: $20; Monroe Civic Center
– Jack Howard Theatre; Info: (318) 345-1155
or (318) 329-2338 |
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