Events of interest in the Piney Woods CHRISTMAS IN ROSELAND PRESENTS 25th ANNUAL LIGHTS FESTIVAL NOV. 28 -DEC. 24; Shreveport, LA; More than a million "blooming" lights will adorn the rosebushes of the American Rose Center as this popular attraction prepares for its 25th Annual Christmas in Roseland celebration. This year's event will run Tuesdays through Sundays, gates opening at 5:30 p.m. The last car will be admitted at 8:30 p.m. on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and at 9:30 on Fridays and Saturdays. FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, NOV 22, 2008 - JAN 6, 2009; Over 300,000 lights and 100+ set pieces along Cane River Lake. Natchitoches, LA; Carriage tours, shops and restaurants open late, river cruises, Holiday Tour of Homes, fireworks every Saturday night and New Year's Eve. Cane River Lake; Downtown Historic District. Ccall for more information 800-259-1714Email: inquiries@natchitoches.net Website: www.christmasfestival.com Christmas Wondrland in the Pines. Nov 29-Jan 2; Over 10 million miniature lights will transform Jonesboro, Hodge, and Smurifit-Stone into a magical Christmas Wonderland. Santa will be in his house in Tony Rome Park each Friday & Saturday through Dec 20 from 5pm-9pm. Carrage rides available. Its worth a trip from anywhere. For more information call 318-259-4693 Wrap It Up Downtown in historic downtown Minden from 5:30 p.m. -8:00 p.m. Dec 4; For more information, contact Judy Thompson at 318-371-4258. NSU 2008 Christmas Gala; Dec 4-5; Natchitoches, LA; Thursday, Come watch Santa, the NSU Rockettes, the Wooden Soldiers, the NSU Choir and Musicians and all the wonderfully talented students from the NSU Creative & Performing Arts Department perform in this annual Christmas variety show. No reservations or pre-sell tickets available...first come, first served. Fun for the whole family! The gala will be held at AA Fredericks Auditorium, 150 Central Ave., @ 7:00 pm; 318-357-4483 Christmas on the Ouachita; Dec 4-7; Downtown Monroe & West Monroe offers multiple holiday festivities this weekend. The Downtown Art Crawl, Masur Museum Exhibition, Santa's Christmas Village, Biedenharn Open House, and Christmas on the Alley are only a few of the holiday events going on. Info: 318-387-5691 or 800-843-1872 or www.monroe\_westmonroe.org Christmas on the Alley Festival; Dec 5-7; West Monroe, LA; Come see beautiful Antique Alley as it is adorned with lights and filled with the holiday spirit. Friday will feature a block party with entertainment, food, and boutique shopping. Visit on Saturday for shopping, all-day entertainment, and the ceremonial lighting of the lights. Also stop by Christmas on the Alley to watch the Cottonland Christmas Parade and Jaycees Christmas Fireworks. Time: 10:00 a.m. until; Free to attend; Antique Alley, Trenton Street, Info: 318-387-5691 or (800) 843-1872 or www.monroe-westmonroe.org Farmerville Christmas Parade; Dec 6; Farmerville, LA; The annual town Christmas Parade is fun for the whole family, including throwing of candy and trinkets. Time: 6:00 p.m. Free, Main Street, Farmerville, 318-368-0044 HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES. Dec 10, 12, 13, 17, 19 & 20; Hosted by Natchitoches Historic Foundation. Tour homes in the beautiful historic district of Natchitoches decorated for the holiday season. Wednesdays: 5 -8:00 PM-- Fridays: 5- 8:00 PM--Saturdays: 1- 4:00 PM. Admission: Tickets $15 per person per tour; Group rates available. For more information call 800-259-1714. Email: inquiries@natchitoches.net Website: www.historicfoundation.com Christmas Tour of Homes in Minden, LA; Dec 13; form 2 p.m. -6 p.m. Tour a historic home and learn the history of the founders of the Minden Historic District. There will be hot apple cider, photos taken with a vintage one-horse sleigh and a group sing-a-long at 5 p.m. For more information, contact Schelley Brown at 318-423-0192. The Peaches and Pines Chapter of the
Embroiderers' Guild of America meets the first
Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the
Trinity Untied Methodist Church in Ruston. |