TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH
8 am: Tuesday Morning Breakfast Group @ Holiday Inn-Downtown Shreveport
Bob Gansfuss, general manager, Hilton Hotel-Shreveport, will be the guest speaker. Call (318) 221-2344 or 222-7797 for more information.
9 am: 21st Annual Greening @ the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum
Display of specially decorated trees, decorated by 25 third grade classes of art students in Caddo Parish. Hours: Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 12-4 p.m. The museum will be closed Dec. 25-28. Call (318) 632-2020 for more information.
10 am: 8th Annual Decemberfest @ Broadmoor Library
The Decemberfest open house is the Broadmoor library's gift to patrons, with refreshments, multicultural holiday crafts, live music, and special guest musicians and storytellers. Also members of the band Dirtfoot will perform "Emmett Otter's Jugband Christmas," story teller Shirley Henry will perform "The Polar Express," as well as presenters Rabbi Jana DeBenedetti of B'nai Zion Temple and Janice Gatlin of the Multicultural Center of the South. The library is located at 1212 Captain Shreve Drive. Call (318) 219-1782 for more information.
10:30 am - Blue Ribbon/Founder's Day Ceremony @ Caddo Magnet High School
Program to include the history of the founding of the school which opened in August 1980, followed by Mary Rounds, Principal, who will make a presentation regarding the school's Blue Ribbon designation. The school will present its plaque and flag that was awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. The school will also recognize members of the writing committee for the Blue Ribbon packet. Superintendent Gerald Dawkins will make remarks, along with the founding principal, Ascension Delgado Smith. CMHS is located at 1601 Viking Drive in Shreveport.
5 pm: Culinary Arts Christmas Buffet @ BPCC
The BPCC Culinary Arts program will have a Christmas dinner buffet. To go boxes available. Cost is $6.50 per person.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10TH
7:30 pm - Carlos Mencia: At Close Range @ Strand Theatre
Latino superstar stand-up comedian, Carlos Mencia, will perform live. Tickets are $42. Call (318) 226-8555 for more information.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12TH
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 12TH
9 am: Community Christmas @ Byrd High School
Hosted by C.E. Byrd High School students, more than 350 neighborhood children from area elementary schools will play holiday games, make holiday crafts, and receive gifts from Santa Claus. Call (318) 364-5455 or 426-2342 for more info.
6:30 pm - 'A Christmas Carol' @ Baptist Tabernacle
The Shreveport Christian Academy Middle and High School students will present their annual Christmas play. Admission: $10, adults; $7, children 12 and younger; $20, reserved front row seating. There is another show at 8:15 pm. Call (318) 686-7551 for more information.
7 pm: Movies and Moonbeams @ The American Rose Center
Christmas in Roseland and the Robinson Film Center presents the holiday classic "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," as a part of the evening's activities at Christmas in Roseland. Visitors are encouraged to dress warmly and bring blankets for the outdoor presentation. Show times will be 7, 7:45, 8:30, and 9:15 p.m. Cost is $5; $15, per carload. Special bus rates are available. Call (318) 938-5534 for more information.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13TH
10 am: 'Santa's Fun Run' Charity car Cruise & Poker Run @ Sonic Drive-In (Bossier City)
Northwest Louisiana Car Club Council invites all car, truck, and motorcycle clubs and individuals to celebrate the holidays by helping the community. Participants should plan to bring one item or more to donate to each of the three stops. Stops will include family Services of Bossier City, KWKH, and the Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission. Each participant will receive a card at each stop and the best five poker hands will win a door prize. This event will be held at the Sonic on E. Texas St. in Bossier City.
10 am: 12th Annual Merry Berry Christmas Celebration @ Bilberry Park Recreation Center
Live entertainment, space walk, Annul Miss SPAR Pageant, spelling bee/essay contest, coloring contest, face painting, story telling, parade, pictures with Santa and refreshments. Bilberry Park is located at 1902 Alabama Ave. in the Queensborough area of Shreveport. Call (318) 673-5345 or 673-7873 for more information.
11 am: Humane Society of Northwest Louisiana Pet Adoptions @ PETCO
Dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. every Saturday excluding the fifth Sat. $50, adoption fee. Call (318) 219-7387 for more info.
11 am: Christmas on Hollywood @ Hattie Perry Park
The annual Christmas on Hollywood activities will kick off with a parade starting at Ledbetter Street, down Hollywood Ave., and end at Airport Park on Kennedy Drive, and ending with a talent showcase at the park. The talent showcase will feature church and community choirs, gospel and R&B rappers, gospel comedian, singers and soloists. Hattie Perry Park is located at 4300 Ledbetter in Shreveport. Call (318) 207-0112 or 573-8376 for more information.
1 pm: Christmas Ornament Party @ Wallette Branch Library
Adults and children will be able to come and make ornaments and Christmas cards. Wallette Branch is located at 363 Hearne Ave. in Shreveport. Call (318) 425-3630 for more info.
3 pm: 'What The Dickens?' The River Cities Jubilee Chorus @ Byrd High School
The River Cities Jubilee Chorus presents "What The Dickens?", an amusing twist on a popular Christmas tale "A Christmas Carol." Also showcasing the Youree Drive Middle School Choir. Admission is $5-$10. Call (318) 673-4968 for more information.
6:30 pm - Annual Drive-Through Christmas Pageant @ Benton United Methodist Church
A cast of more than 100 church members, live animals including Clyde the camel, appearing in this year's "Journey to Bethlehem" drive-through nativity scene. Visitors will step back in time as they drive along a candlelit path, viewing 10 different scenes depicting the Biblical account of the birth of Jesus. The church is located at 4615 Palmetto Road in Benton. The pageant is also up on Sunday at the same time (6:30 to 9 pm). Call (318) 455-8509 for more information.
7 pm: 2008 Holiday Affair on the Red @ Sci-Port
A full festive grown up fete' with all the trimmings, including a buffet, cash bar, heavy hors d' oeuvres, desserts and libations with holiday flair. Musical entertainment provided by Intuition, Karaoke Karols, holiday photos, and a full run of Sci-Port's galleries and Space Center. Cost: $30, advance; $35, day of party. RSVP deadline for advance tickets is Dec. 10. Call (318) 424-3466 for more information.
7 pm: LA Tech vs. Centenary College @ CenturyTel Center
College basketball with Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs vs. Centenary College Gents. Tickets are $11.25.
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 14TH
2 pm: Bright Star Baptist Church Annual Banquet @ Holiday Inn-Downtown Shreveport
The Business Men Scholarship will be awarded. Call (318)686-1826 for more information.
3 pm: Christmas Showcase @ SandysDance Center
The area's best Ballroom, Swing, Country Western, and Salsa Dancers in showcase exhibitions. The Center is located at 111 Dalton St., Suite 400 in Shreveport. Call (318) 465-4534 for more information.
3 pm: Praise Fest 2008 @ the Strand Theatre
Cumulus Broadcasting presents Praise Fest 2008. Tickets are $13. Call (318) 226-8555 for more information.
4:30 pm - Divorce Care @ Summer Grove Baptist Church
A weekly support group, facilitated by Gayle Russell, helping persons deal with the pain and issues associated with divorce. Sponsored by Christian Counseling Center and Summer Grove Baptist Church. The event is located in Entrance 2, Room 2S. Call (318) 686-1470 for more information.
6 pm: Communion and Candlelight Service @ Greater Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church
Last communion and candlelight service of the year with guest speaker The Rev. Leon Robertson, pastor, Shiloh Baptist Church. Greater Cornerstone is located at 3204 Darien St. in Shreveport. Call (318) 635-6546 for more information.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15TH
7 pm: Radio City Christmas Spectacular @ CenturyTel Center
The world's biggest and most spectacular Christmas show. Tickets: $29.75-$69.75. This show will run Tuesday at 4 and 7 pm as well.
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