TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16TH
8 am: Tuesday Morning Breakfast Group @ Holiday Inn-Downtown Shreveport
Brian Crawford, Shreveport Fire Chief, Shreveport Fire Department, will be the guest speaker. Call (318) 221-2344 or 222-7797 for more information.
6 pm: Financial Success Workshop @ LSUS
Learn how to pay off consumer debt (credit cards, student loans, etc.), handle emergencies without using credit cards, avoid the "monthly trap," save 10-40 percent on spending without sacrificing the quality of life. Dr. Tom Watson will lead this workshop. Cost: $57, per person; $65, per couple. Call (318) 798-4177 for more information.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17TH
9 am: Avoiding The Eight Critical Mistakes (That Will Short Circuit Your Career) @ Hamilton/South Caddo Library
Workshop will arm attendees with invaluable knowledge about how to improve work habits; grow value in the workplace; advance a career instead of worrying about it; tools needed to navigate and survive in the workforce during uncertian economic times, led by internationally acclaimed speaker, author and Common Sense Leadership LLC founder, G. Eric Gordon. This event is free but reservations are required. For more info, call (318) 677-4297. This event is also being held at 1 pm and 3:30 pm that day.
2 pm: Focus on Photography @ Lytle's Theater of Art
Learn the fundamentals of photography: Vocabulary and terms, How cameras work (film and digital), Choosing your next camera and equipment, Understanding the basics. Explore many fields of photography: Portraits, Events, Landscape, Architecture, Studio, Still-life, Commercial, and more. Bring your own camera and equipment. Don't forget your owner's manual! Call 453-2952 for more information. Classes are $20 each, per person.
5:30 pm -- SPAR's City Wide Holiday Dance @ Riverview Hall
SPAR presents its annual City Wide Holiday Dance Music provided by DJ Drew. Food and refreshments will be served. Free admission. For additional infomation call Germaine Williams, SPAR Superintendent at 318.673.7873.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18TH
7 pm: Poetic Paradise - Poetry at Its Finest @ H&H Lounge
Singers, dancers, comedians, and artists will compete, $25 prize goes to top poem. Hosted by Shreveport's Poetic Justice. 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: 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.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19TH
6 pm: Movies and Moonbeams @ A. C. Steere Elementary School
Robinson Film Center Outdoor Cinema presents outdoor screening of the film "Jingle All The Way," starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sinbad. For more information, call (318) 459-4124.
7:05 pm -- Mudbugs vs. Tulsa Oilers @ CenturyTel Center
A professional hockey game featuring the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs. Tickets: $14.25-$29.25.
8 pm: Christmas with Aaron Neville @ Horseshoe Casino and Hotel
Performance by Louisiana native and multiple Grammy Award winner Aaron Neville and his Quintet featuring Charles Neville. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets: $25; $35. Tickets may also be purchased the Horseshoe Gift Horse Gift Shop.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20TH
10 am: Santa Claus at the Barnwell @ Barnwell Art Center
Santa will be checking off all the good girls and boys who are on his "Nice List" as he takes their final request for items under the tree. Children will have their photo taken, then everyone will receive a special treat baked in Mrs. Claus' kitchen. One of Santa's elves will make balloon creations, then enjoy the sounds of Christmas carolers while viewing the holiday decorations. Cost: $15, for one child; $5, for each additional child. Reservations required by Dec. 15.
11 am: Christmas Bake Sale @ Courtyard Coffee
Yogie and Friends Exotic Cat Santuary will hold its Christmas bake sale. Proceeds will benefit Yogie and Friends Exotic Cat Sanctuary, the sanctuary dedicated to rescuing abused, neglected and unwanted big cats and providing them a safe, permanent home. This event is free. Call (318) 286-1145 for more information.
8 pm: Holiday Hop II starring The Coasters, Platters and Marvelettes @ the Strand
A doo-wop concert of 50s - 60s music that will satisfy lovers of vocalizing and harmonies. You'll stomp your feet and sing along to this extravaganza that brings the holiday season to life with rock and roll renditions of all your favorite holiday jingles. Tickets: $25.50-$45.50. Call 318-226-8555 to order
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, DECEMBER 21ST
2 pm: The Logan Mansion Special Christmas Tour @ Logan Mansion
The Mansion will be decked out in it's finery for the holidays, tour the mansion and get a feeling of how people lived over 100 years ago, and hear about the ghost who died tragically in the home in 1904. The Logan Mansion is located at 725 Austin Place in downtown Shreveport. Cost is $10, adults; free, children 11 years of age and younger. Call (318) 459-2285 for more information.
5:30 pm -- Christmas Drama @ Morning Star Baptist Church of Shreveport
"Christmas Lost and Found," written by Jean Waller Stevenson, will be presented. The program will also include mime teams and praise dancers. The church is located at 5340 Jewella Ave. For more information, call (318) 636-6172.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22ND
(no major events on this day)
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