Life in the 318: Christmas in Shreveport, a piano competition and what is a 'barkcuterie'

With Christmas right around the corner, tis the season for lots of Holiday events around Shreveport. Take a look at some of the things already happening and see what news you may have missed. 

Christmas Cheer is Upon Us

Several businesses are beginning to get into the holiday spirit and the Robinson Film Center and Abby Singer's is bringing the cheer all month long. Holiday décor from top to bottom, screenings of your favorite Christmas movies and holiday-themed appetizer and drink options are some of the fun you can find there during Holi-Dazed! this season. 

Who cares about Santa Clause when you can get pictures with Krampus? Necromanor Haunted House is getting in on the fun by offering a Christmas-themed haunted house and photo opportunity with Santa's demon counterpart.

Other fun festivities to look forward to are Andy's Frozen Custard's newest holiday treat menu, the Shreveport Little Theatre's production of White Christmas The Musical, and Santa Claus visiting Bossier Parish Community College. 

Finding gifts for everyone, including your pets

Looking for gifts with local flavor? Check out the "That's so Shreveport gift guide." It's full of fun local things that represent some of the best our small businesses have to offer. 

If you're looking to include your fur baby in the festivities, check out this simple guide on how to make a "barkcuterie" board for your dog. 

Shreveport's musical talent shines

For over 70 years the Wideman International Piano Competition has brought talent from all over the world to compete in Shreveport. This weekend you can attend this famed event and see it firsthand. Then on Monday, you can witness the tribute concert to honor the competition and its executive director. 

Jershika Maple found herself in the bottom three for the first time on this week's episode of NBC's The Voice. She received the instant save thanks to America voting live on Tuesday night to keep her in the competition. She has now advanced to the semi-finals.

Looking for something to do? Check out 3 things to do in Shreveport this weekend.

Be on the lookout for The 318, our round-up of the week's top headlines Sunday night.

Also, check out Business in the 318, our weekly roundup of all things business in the area.

Meredith G. White is the arts and culture reporter for the Shreveport Times. You can find her on Facebook as Meredith G. White, on Instagram and Twitter as @meredithgwhite, and email her at mgwhite@gannett.com.