Five things to do in downtown Shreveport

Liz Swaine
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The merriest Artwalk of the year returns, Charlie Brown takes on the true meaning of the holidays, Les Boutiques de Noel starts the season off right, and a way to go back in time for some of your holiday shopping. All this and the memoirs of the governor’s daughter in our #CoolDowntown.

Good grief, everyone, It’s a Charlie Brown Christmas at The Strand Theatre on Friday.
Good grief, everyone, It’s a Charlie Brown Christmas at The Strand Theatre on Friday.

Good grief, everyone, It’s a Charlie Brown Christmas at The Strand Theatre on Friday! It’s time to join the Peanuts crew in finding the true meaning of the holiday season, made complete by the Peanuts’ wonderful nostalgic music and Charlie Brown’s sad little tree. When: Fri. Dec. 1, 7 pm. Where: The Strand Theatre, 619 Louisiana Ave. Cost: $30/$59. Info: thestrandtheatre.com

The Shreveport Opera Guild’s holiday wonderland Le Boutiques de Noel is back this weekend at the Shreveport Convention Center.
The Shreveport Opera Guild’s holiday wonderland Le Boutiques de Noel is back this weekend at the Shreveport Convention Center.

The Shreveport Opera Guild’s holiday wonderland Le Boutiques de Noel is back this weekend at the Shreveport Convention Center. Yes, the shopping is great but there’s more to it than that! There’s Storytime with the Grinch, Selfies with Santa, and more. When: Thurs.- Sat., Nov. 30- Dec. 2. Where: Convention Center, 400 Caddo St. Cost: $5/$40. Info: shreveportopera.org/opera-guild/

Victoria Edwards releases her book The Life and Times of a Governor’s Daughter.
Victoria Edwards releases her book The Life and Times of a Governor’s Daughter.

Most have heard stories about four-time Louisiana governor Edwin Edwards. Now you can learn more about his daughter Victoria with the release of her book The Life and Times of a Governor’s Daughter. Meet Victoria and get a signed copy of her memoir at two downtown events, Friday at Ernest’s Orleans and Saturday at Refine Design. When: Fri., Dec. 1, 3-5 pm, & Sat., Dec. 2, 10 am- 3 pm. Where: 1601 Spring St. and 616 Texas St. Cost: Free. Info: downtownshreveport.com/event calendar

Step into a scene straight out of Victorian Shreveport on Saturday at the Logan Mansion Holiday Artisan Shopping Event.
Step into a scene straight out of Victorian Shreveport on Saturday at the Logan Mansion Holiday Artisan Shopping Event.

Step into a scene straight out of Victorian Shreveport on Saturday at the Logan Mansion Holiday Artisan Shopping Event. Enjoy refreshments and an adult beverage, and shop a variety of remarkably creative options. When: Sat., Dec. 1, 2-6 pm. Where: 725 Austin Place. Cost: Free. Info: downtownshreveport.com/events

It’s time for the festive, magical December Holiday Artwalk.
It’s time for the festive, magical December Holiday Artwalk.

It’s time for the festive, magical December Holiday Artwalk. You’ll walk or ride the free holly trolley to multiple stops for cookies, drinks, art exhibits, holiday shopping, food, and music. Get a Christmas photo, buy a personalized gift, make a snowflake- it’s all part of the evening’s events! When: Wed., Dec. 6, 5-8 pm. Where: Downtown Shreveport. Cost: Free to attend. Info: downtownshreveport.com/artwalk

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